This is my first Klaroline fanfic. I've also written Gwuncan fanfics and Delena ones. Yes, I love Klaroline, and I'm hoping this goes well. I don't own TVD or any of its characters or lines or you get the point.

"There's a whole world out there waiting for you."

"I want to talk about you. Your hopes, your dreams, everything you want in life."

"Is that our thing?"

"I know that you're in love with me…and anybody capable of love is capable of being saved."

"We're the same, Caroline."

"I've shown kindness, forgiveness, pity... because of you, Caroline. It was all for you."

"So you never felt the attraction that comes when someone who is capable of doing terrible things for some reason cares only about you?"

"He's your first love. I intend to be your last, however long it takes."

Without a second to breathe, my eyelids flew open. I found myself lying in my bed curled up against my comfy, white sheets. Facing my body toward the window, I allowed the sun to gleam on my face. The light was warm as my body remained cold. Sometimes I feared the light knowing well enough that if the ring were missing from my finger, it could kill me. Even so, I remember how much I used to bask in the sun before I became a vampire. All of the summer days were filled with light. After graduation, I found myself rolling in my bed. I did not keep track of time even though the clock kept flashing 9:32. With everyone caught up in their lives, I began to feel a bit left out. Elena was too busy being lovey-dovey with Damon. Bonnie decided to spend the entire summer with her father. Stefan was totally M.I.A after graduation ended. I believed it had something to do with Elena and Damon getting together. Stefan needed to heal, and since I heard nothing from him, I assumed he was doing well. Everyone was gone except my mom of course. And even though Klaus said Tyler could come back, he said he would not be able to for another two weeks.

Lately, I've been having strange dreams about Klaus. I keep flashing back to our conversations. Every day I have the same dream, and truthfully, the dream has become less of a dream and more of a nightmare. The fact that Klaus was taking over my subconscious thoughts were revolting. I loved Tyler. I could not wait for him to return, but I still felt missed his presence although he could be a pretentious pain in the ass. I began to miss Klaus as one of my close friends. Weirdly enough the corners of my mouth would form into a smile when I thought of Klaus following me, hoping to get my attention. Nowadays, I hardly heard of him. I guessing the life in New Orleans was doing him so well that he didn't even have the time to pick up the phone. Or maybe he meant it when he said he would wait for me.

There was nothing to do in Mystic Falls, and for once I really did want to explore. However, I didn't have the money for a plane ticket to go somewhere like Paris or Rome. I did with what I had. I had a car. I had a cellphone. I also had some cash from graduation. Before I hopped in the car to who knows where, I decided to notify Elena and Bonnie. No surprise that I got voicemail. Leaving them the sincere messages about how happy I was for them, I left.

Paying little attention to where I was going, I found myself in Baton Rouge. It didn't take me that long to realize that I was Louisiana and foremost less than 2 hours away from New Orleans. How did I end up here? I didn't exactly know that there was a thing like subconsciously driving. My mind had chosen where it wanted to be the most, and it had taken me a while to realize that I wanted to go to New Orleans. I wanted to see Klaus, but most of all I wanted him to see me.

Entering New Orleans, I felt a dark aura looming over the town. I could sense that they were much more vampires and the supernatural vibe could have competed with Mystic Falls. It seemed strange. When I drove in the downtown I was halted by a barrier. Only witches could put up barriers, but why were they blocking entry. Parking my car to the side, I banged against the force field. No entry. It would have been less suspicious if there weren't people on the opposite side of the barrier. With another glance, I soon came to realize that the people on the other side of the barrier were human, and this field was meant to block the supernatural.

It was starting to get late. The ride had been about 7 hours, and since I was subconsciously driving, I had forgotten about gas. My car was empty and my phone was practically dead. For a downtown, you would think that there would be some sort of motel or hotel or anything. A second later, a presence had begun to form.

"Caroline."

I turned around as I found myself face-to-face with Klaus. He was so close that I could practically feel the warmth of his breath against my cheek. I breathed as I took a step back. I was frightened but elated to find out that it was Klaus.

"Hey, love," Klaus smiled. "Did you come all the way down here to see me?"

I replied, "No, I was just driving, and I had just happened to end up here."

"You just happened to end up 7 hours away from Mystic Falls" Klaus laughed.

I said, "Yes, in fact I was planning on leaving."

"Or you're welcomed to stay with me."

My heart beat for a second at the thought of being with Klaus. Swiftly I replied, "No, all I need is some gas."

"The closest one is a mile from here."

"That's fine."

"On the other side of the barrier"

Thinking of another idea, "Then I'll just stay in a motel or something."

"Also on the other side of the barrier"

"Okay, well then, I'll sleep in the car."

"That I won't allow. This place isn't safe," Klaus said with strong conviction.

I stared back at him, "I'll figure it out."

"I missed you," Klaus eyes were soft.

I awkwardly said, "I missed you too…friend." Although I was the one to have said friend, I felt like I had just stabbed a dagger into my back as it lunged toward my heart.

"And as a friend, I won't allow to sleep in your car."

I gave up, "Well, thank you for your hospitality."

"You're welcome always, Caroline." I couldn't help but smile at his smug grin.

And that concludes the first chapter of We Can't Stop. Yes, I did take the title from Miley Cyrus's songs. Truthfully, I couldn't think of title. I just named it Klaroline fanfic on my computer. I hoped you like it. Please R&R.