AN: Another Quick Edit.
"Did he really make you this nervous?", Caroline asks.
"Oh lord, Caroline. When you find that connection with someone, it's like your body has finally answered a call from another. Your mind and spirit is calling out, sending out a beacon for its companion. When the right person finally comes along, answering that beacon, it's a whirlwind of emotions and desires that overpowers everything. Your vision has never been clearer, your taste buds have never been sharper, your skin has never been so responsive..." Olivia stares at the ceiling as if lost in, what seemed to Caroline, a very pleasant memory.
"Ok, Granma. Keep your panties on", she giggles.
Olivia looks at her granddaughter and laughs out right, "No one has ever said that to me before."
Olivia turns her head and looks out the window. "Caroline, I hope one day soon, you experience the pull to another human being. It is a love I would wish for even my worst enemy..." whispering to her granddaughter as memories flash before her eyes.
"Granma. I hope so too", Caroline confesses.
Olivia looks over at her and smiles, "Even after everything that happened with Tyler?"
Looking into her grandmother's eyes, Caroline knows she cannot lie to her. "Honestly, even with Tyler, I didn't experience anything like what you're saying. We had fun and had good sex but nothing like that. Never like that. Nothing anywhere near to that."
A slight blush spreads across her cheeks as her grandmother gives her a knowing look, "Good sex, eh?"
Laughing with her grandmother, Caroline puts her head down into her mattress trying to hide the deepening blush of her cheeks.
"Don't hide from me, Caroline. I'm not your mother, you can always be honest with me." Caroline chuckles and gives a sigh of relief.
Looking up, she asks, "So happened on your date with this Rebel Without a Cause?"
"Well, he came to pick me up in a stylish black and white Camaro. I was shocked to say the least. No one I had ever dated had anything close to that. They all drove shitty Volvos like me and it belonged to their dads. I wore a simple red and white dress with white sandals. Looking at this car, I felt like I was bit underdressed. You know it was so fancy and we lived very modesty in those days. He had knocked on my door and charmed the pants off my roommate. It was rather hilarious because I'm pretty sure that's how I looked just the night before.
Walking out of the building to his car he said, 'Good evening, Olivia.'
Smiling like a schoolgirl, 'Good evening, Klaus'.
He chuckles noticing the blush on my cheeks, 'You look ravishing in this dress'.
'Ravishing? Me? Are you sure you're looking at the right girl?' No one had ever paid me such a compliment. Laughing whole-heartedly, he closed my passenger-side door. While he briskly walked around to his side, I leaned over and unlocked the door.
Sitting down in the driver's seat, he leans over to me and locks my door.
'There is no one else, love. Your beauty is too radiant to notice anyone else.' he whispers this not two inches from my face.
His lips so close, I couldn't help myself. I leaned forward and kissed his lips very lightly. His eyes widen in a moment of pleasant surprise. He kisses me back, letting his lips linger on mine for a beat longer. He leans back into his chair, leaving me breathless. In a single moment, he's made me feel more alive than I've ever felt. My skin was covered in goose bumps as it responded in a way I can't even describe. My breathing came a bit heavier as I tried to calm my nerves and my sexual awareness with my hand on my chest as if it'll calmed down my heart's rapid beating. He inhaled a deep breath and exhaled. I look over at him and bit my lip in embarrassment.
'Don't worry, Olivia. My heart's racing too'
I relax a little bit feeling relieved that I have an effect on him too. 'So it's not just me?'
He shook his head as he turns the key in the ignition bringing the car to life. He wore this cocky smirk all the way to the movie theater. We talked about my family and friends. I told funny stories to which he laughed and commented. It was pleasant conversation. It was easy and flowed so nicely. He purchased our tickets and took me to wait in line. The lines in those days were as insane as they are now. He stood very close behind me in a protective manner from the rowdy youths behind us. I could feel his body so close to me. He put his hand on my shoulder, ushering me forward as the line moved along. His cologne was intoxicating, coming to me in waves. It didn't help that his hands would go from my shoulder then move to lightly caress the base of my neck moving slowly down the spine of my back. I shivered at his light touch. He teased my skin. It drove me mad." Olivia chuckles thinking about it.
"Wow, grandma" was all Caroline could think to respond.
"We finally got to sit in the theater. I thought perfect. We'll be sitting down next to each other, in the dark. I won't have to look at him and I can be completely distracted by the film. Hah! That was a joke. Once the lights dimmed, I felt the urge to pull his lips onto mine by his hair with such a passion that shocked me! There was electricity between us; it was hard to focus on the movie. I placed my hand on the arms rest. He immediately intertwines our hands together. I looked up at him and he smiled down at me turning his eyes to the film. As I try to watch it, I feel his fingers let go of my hand momentarily only to lightly caress the palm of it. He uses his fingers to lightly graze my fingertips sending a shock of sensation throughout my body. I felt it in my arms, my belly and...well , you know. It's slow but instant. He continued this for a few moments, then put his arm my shoulders. He starts to stroke my shoulder lightly with his fingertips. I involuntarily shivered creating the attack of the unwanted goose bumps on my skin.
'Are you all right, sweetheart?' leans over coyly whispering in my ear, would you like my jacket?"
My breath hitches for a moment. I look him boldly in the eye and return a coy smile whispering, 'Yes, love. Everything is fine.' He smiled a knowing smirk and returns his attention to the film.
At the end of the movie, we waited for everyone to leave the theater before we get up. Once the crowded room is almost empty, he stands to fix himself and offers me his hand. I looked up at him and took his hand.
In the next moment, I was in his embrace with his left arm around my waist and his right hand lightly cupping my face, 'Before we leave for dinner...I just...' He leans in and kisses me. My arms immediately wrap around his neck, giving in to every thought I've had since last night. Every doubt about this stranger who suddenly comes into my life. Every thought I've had to try and resist this delicious forbidden fruit offered to me. But in that kiss, it all made sense. His lips perfectly fit mine. It shocked my system to a new level of awareness and understanding. His lips lightly kiss mine and deepen once he feels my response. In that perfect moment, I knew I've fallen completely and utterly in love...' she whispers as sleep begins to over take her.
Caroline's grandmother falls asleep after her brief telling of her story. Caroline watches her grandmother doze off for a few moments. Sitting back against the hospital chair, she reflects on the passed couple of years being in and out of the hospital with doctor visits and fatal medical scares. Grandma got sick with cancer a few years back. Caroline had to make sacrifices to watch over her. Her mother Liz was holding down the fort in the financial department; the bills for the house and her new private room in the hospital, medications purchased. Caroline stayed home to play nurse. She was happy to do it, Grandma always watched over as a child, now it is her turn to return the favor. She loves her more than anything. It was Grandma who helped her with homework, taught her about make-up and clothes. She taught Caroline how to be a confident woman. When she got sick, it knocked the air out of her lungs.
Her head hurt so much from crying but Grandma just said, "Don't worry, baby. I got some business to take care of before I go. I can't leave my Caroline just yet". Thinking back on it, Caroline smiles and tears up. She has been so lucky. Shaking herself out of these depressing thoughts, she starts to fix her grandmother's bed sheets.
Her mind wanders back to Klaus and how he affected her grandmother so much. She never would have thought a romance like that was possible. How can someone just know these things? Don't you have to get to know a person before you fall in love? Know everything about them, their goals, theirs dreams, their flaws? Sighing to herself, she thinks of her last boyfriend, Tyler Lockwood. That had been so different from what Grandma had described. She thought she was deeply in love with Tyler. She loved everything about him. Yet, when the going got tough, he couldn't deal. Tyler couldn't deal with Caroline's new role as nurse for too long. They were young and deserved to live their life not be stuck at home. He did not want her to lose her youth for the sake of someone who's all ready lived her life.
Sometimes, she did regret staying home with her. She missed out on prom, homecoming games and house parties. She wasn't around to be with him. He felt like he lost her and went to find a replacement. She needed him the most for support and strength; he failed in that department. Haley and Tyler have been together for about a year now. It still stings to see them together, but she doesn't cry over it anymore.
She remembers how her heart broke when she saw them together. She was supposed to stay home with her grandmother, but Liz was home. She took the night off and told Caroline to get some air and enjoy herself. It was amazing to get a break from everything. It was liberating to simply walk outside the house in a floral dress and flats, and inhale the fresh air. It was exactly what she needed. Going into her car, she dialed her boyfriend's number. Hello, you've reached Tyler Lockwood. You know what to do. BEEP. Hanging up, she redials to receive the same response on the other line. Not leaving a message, she hangs up and makes plans with Elena and Bonnie to meet at the Grill. Parking her car outside, she noticed Tyler's car. Excited to see him, she thought this was a great opportunity to surprise him. She smoothed out her dressed and took a couple of deep breaths to calm her nerves. She was smiling from ear to ear; ecstatic to finally get some time with the man she thought to be the love of her life. She opened the door to find Elena and Bonnie speaking to each other in heated tones and whispers.
"What's going on? What's wrong?" Glancing at each other, Bonnie looks Caroline in the eye, "Care, if you look over there, you'll see Tyler playing pool...with a girl."
"What?" Caroline whispered in response.
She looked over and saw Tyler with a pretty brunette playing pool. Their arms around each other, laughing and smiling, anyone can see they were intimately together. She's devastated at first then gets extremely angry. Planting a fake smile on her face, she walked to the pool area.
"Hey, Ty! Long time no see!" Wide-eyed, Tyler steps away from the pretty brunette.
"Caroline! Hey! How are you? What are you doing here?" Tyler stumbles trying to regain his composure.
"Oh Nothing. I had plans with Bonnie and Elena. My mother stayed home with my grandmother tonight," extending her hand to the other girl, "I'm Caroline, by the way."
Unknowingly of what's going on, she takes Caroline's hand, "Hey! I'm Hayley, Tyler's girlfriend."
Nodding her head, Caroline looks at Tyler who closes his eyes waiting for the wrath of Caroline Forbes."Oh wow! I had no idea."
Hayley smiles sweetly, "yea, it's about two months but it's going really well" tucking her arm around Tyler.
"It's nice to meet you, Hayley. Tyler, it was nice to see you. Enjoy the rest of your day."Caroline could barely spit these words out without choking on the lump in her throat. She walked away and out the door wiping the tears from her face. She's numb, not hearing Elena and Bonnie yelling after her, not the car that screeches to a halt behind her. Once she arrived back home, she saw her grandmother in the living room watching TV.
"Caroline, my dear. What's wrong?" Caroline sobbed into her grandmother's lap and told her the story.
"Don't worry, Caroline. He's a fool. No matter how much your heart is breaking, you have to remember, 'it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all'. You will learn and move on. And one day, the right guy will come along. He'll sweep you off your feet, challenge you, and make you better and you will do the same in return. Don't worry, Tyler Lockwood is another dog humping around." Caroline laughs feeling better all ready.
"Here, my girl", passing Caroline a small glass, "Have some vodka".
Laughing at the memory, she shakes her head and remembers the heat of the vodka going down her throat. She never would have thought she'd have her first alcoholic beverage with her grandmother.
"Better to have loved and lost…" she whispers to herself.
Klaus must have been that man for her. The one who challenged her; made her better and in return, she made Klaus better. Caroline looks around her hospital room, trying to tidy up the little personal space Olivia has left. Lost in her thoughts about a young Olivia and the mysterious Klaus, there's a quiet knock at the door. Caroline walks over to the door to find a tall handsome stranger standing there with a bouquet of flowers. He's tall with sandy blonde hair, dressed stylishly yet tasteful, and the most intense blue eyes she's ever seen. Dumbfounded for a moment, she drinks him in not able to say anything. The man looks at her and seems to be stunned in silence as well.
Recovering quickly, he clears his throat, "Is this Olivia Forbes' room?"
Visibly shaking herself out of her stunned state, she clears her throat as well, "I'm sorry", she chuckles, "Yes, this is her room. May I ask who you are? She doesn't have many visitors other than myself".
Smirking at her, he responds, "I'm sorry for not introducing myself. My name is Klaus, Klaus Mikaelson...the third" he quickly adds on. "My grandfather was a good friend of your grandmother."