Hi guys :)

I am overwhelmed by the number of views this story has gotten in one day. It's probably not a lot to most of the writers here but it was huge to me because I expected it to get maybe ten views if I was lucky. Instead I got 193 since yesterday! Thank you so much! I even got a few reviews, follows and favourites. I hope you guys are liking the story!

I'm working on elongating my chapters. I tried to make this one a bit longer but once I gain some momentum it will get much easier. I just want to set up the nature of Klaus and Caroline's relationship at the moment. Just think of this as an extension of chapter 1. ;)

Thanks again! ~Sidra.

Klaus kept running until he reached the edge of the forest that surrounded Mystic Falls. He waited a moment before he allowed himself to think of what had just happened.

Caroline.

A small smile tugged at his mouth. He looked up at the sky, feeling confused. Or maybe he was...happy? What was happiness anyways? He hadn't known such a thing since the beginning of his vampire life. Shortly after it had begun, his father had had a spell cast on him, squelching his true half werewolf side. After that he'd lived in nagging fear that his father would find him, and kill him. All of this had escalated into finally letting go. He hadn't felt anything for a long, long time.

So how could he be sure this was real?

You can't be sure. Caroline would say that if she were here. But you'll just have to trust your heart. The smile was back.

But did he have a heart? Yes, he did. But it was small, arguably unsaveable. It was too late for him. So what good would it do if he gave in? He couldn't allow himself to be weak. Love, he remembered, ruins you.

He scowled at the ground. He reached out and snapped a branch in half. His entire immortal lifestyle turned backward by this one girl? No he couldn't allow it. He couldn't let her do this to him. He couldn't go back to her, couldn't think of her. He couldn't think of that kiss-

"Klaus?"

Caroline.

He hadn't expected her to follow him.

The second he turned around and saw her, his resolve melted away. What was happening to him? He looked at her face, all beauty and innocence. His scowl washed away, he felt the light coming from her calm him down.

"Hello love. You followed me?"

She looked down at the ground, "I uh- It didn't exactly feel like I got an answer back there. And I'm, uh. Well, I'm an insecure idiot, and I need an answer. Maybe I should leave but, honestly, I don't want to." She spilled.

He stared at her in awe. "As long as we're confessing things, can I tell you something love?"

She nodded. Suddenly he was in front of her, his breath tickling her ear. She let out a small gasp, but not one of fear.

"I like you Caroline. I like you a lot."

She nodded slowly, "I like you too, and that scares me."

"I...I don't want you to feel scared." He said, realising this himself. They stood in silence for a while, contemplating what this meant for both of them.

"Can I kiss you Caroline?" He asked.

She nodded. He leaned into her ear, "Anywhere?"

She shivered and nodded again.

He leaned down and kissed the warmish cold skin of her neck. He felt her stiffen, and then relax. She put one hand on his shoulder, nails tightening the slightest bit. He grazed her skin with his teeth.

Suddenly Caroline remembered what Stefan had told her once. Blood sharing is serious for a vampire. You become tied to that person emotionally, as well as physically. Would she want that with Klaus? She was scared of the answer. Her hand tightened a bit more.

"Easy love," he murmured.

"I won't bite you without your permission."

"I…"

"Time for bed isn't it?" he asked.

"Klaus,..."

"Calm down sweetheart. Let me reword that. Time for you to go to sleep."

"Oh." She felt heat rise to her cheeks.

Klaus cursed internally. How could she be so damn appealing?

"You should get home shouldn't you, love?"

"Okay," But she didn't move.

"Need some help?" He chuckled.

"I'll get there. Don't worry." She took a deep breath and braced herself to run. She was still new at this vampire thing. It sometimes took her a while to get the stride she needed.

He watched as she concentrated hard on trying to sprint.

"You're overthinking it love. Just feel it."

She tried to let go of her thoughts, and just concentrate on moving. She felt his hands on her waist and suddenly she was flying through the air.

"Just feel it." He said softly as they flew through the forest.

They came to a stop at her front door. She turned to face him. His hands were still tight on her waist.

He leaned down close to her ear.

"Sweet dreams love. I know mine will be."

And he was gone.