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" SHE WHAT!, okay I am on my way Bonnie" Caroline left the mansion after a nice shower. She was kind of jealous of Klaus' bathroom, it was nice. As she is heading out the door she runs in to Elijah. " Caroline, leaving so soon?" he asks.
" Yes, I don't really see the point of staying. Klaus is gone anyway." she shrugs.
" My brother explained to me that you are more than welcome to stay until his return." Elijah felt the need to let Caroline know how important she was to Klaus. He was very happy his brother had found someone to love. Now if he would extend that offer to him and Katerina.
" Thank you" Caroline nods as she heads out the door.
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As she pulls up to Bonnie's she realizes the last time any of them had been here. It seems like ages ago. When things were normal. She missed that, along with Bonnie's gram. Caroline walks in and everything is still the same. Bonnie had chosen to stay here after her fights with her father. Who is now back in town, trying to play the role of concerned father. That was something her and Bonnie always had in common.
As Caroline turns the corner there she is, bawled up on the couch. " Hey, Hey, trust me that is exactly how I felt when she tried to kill me too." The blonde sighs. Giving her best friend a bear hug, while rubbing her shoulders.
" I could have killed her, last night. The only good thing that came from this was my control. I feel like I can harness my magic a little better." Bonnie sobs in to Caroline's shirt. Moving back she looks at Caroline " I still can't believe she tried to kill me." Throwing her hands up in protest. " How could my best friend try to kill me" Bonnie was ranting. Caroline just sat there and let her finish. Needing her release of rage and anger, like she did.
After a few more moments, she takes pause and looks at Caroline. " Hey, I called your house first and your mom said you did not come home. I need a little distraction. Where were you?"
" Um at Klaus'" Caroline says shyly like she has been caught by Liz. Bonnie shakes her head. " Figures" she shoots back throwing Caroline for a loop.
" What" Caroline snaps. She stares at Bonnie waiting for her to explain her last comment.
" Look everyone knows how he feels about you. Everyone, you have to acknowledge it at some point." Bonnie smirks at Caroline.
" What if you see good in a person but... I don't know. Never mind" Caroline shrugs her shoulders looking defeated.
Bonnie takes her hand and smiles at her. " Look maybe a year ago, I would say you were crazy. Betraying our friendship, now after all of this. We all walk a fine line." Bonnie pauses and moves closer to Caroline. " If he is different with you that must mean something right. I only ask that you really think about it, but you do need to face your feelings for Klaus."
Caroline jumps a little when her phone vibrates breaking her and Bonnie's moment. Looking down at it she raises her brows a bit.
Elijah:
Join me for dinner at the house ,would love your company~EM
Caroline:
Sure?
" Weird" she says placing her phone down and looking at Bonnie. " Elijah just invited me to dinner at the mansion"
" Great, Maybe you can do some Klaus research" Bonnie responds in a husky sultry voice, joking with her.
Caroline hits her on the shoulder as she gets up to leave. " Thanks Bonnie and sorry that your part of the my best friend tried to kill me club" she smirks. " Keep me posted on what the plan is with Elena" Caroline finishes.
" I will but just concentrate on your issue. Okay, I think we all need an Elena break" Bonnie smiles. Heading back in the house she grabs her keys as she watches Caroline drive off. Bonnie had to get back to Silas she needed answers...
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Caroline steps out of the closet as Liz is calling her name. " Yes mom in here" she yells back. As Liz walks in the room, she rushes over to give her a hug. " Honey, I was worried. Now that Elena is on the loose and after last week..." Caroline cuts her off " mom I am fine, sorry for not calling or texting." Caroline says as she begins to lay out her outfit for this evening. " I was with Klaus" Caroline takes a deep breath and waits for the fall out.
When her mom just stands there and nods, Caroline looks confused. " What" Liz asks.
" Your not gonna lecture me on how horrible he is or crazy..." Liz cuts her off and walks closer to her daughter.
" Caroline, you are strong and if there is one thing I can say about Klaus. He cares about you." Liz starts to walk out of the room and pauses at the door. " The only person I will be afraid of you being with now is Elena." Liz walks out and Caroline smiles a little.
Was everyone's view changing towards Klaus, or maybe they are understanding him better like she was. Seeing that all things are not always so black and white. She stands there for a few more seconds and begins to dress.
Caroline walks towards the foyer about to grab her keys. She looks at the mirror giving herself a once over. Jeez, Caroline it's just Elijah not the president. She choose a pair of black leggings with black boots. Her top had many colors in it and fanned out past her butt, almost looking like a dress. Her hair was down in loose waves. Simple but nice, exactly what she was going for.
Closing the door to her car, her phone rings. She speaks to the car as the caller comes through the speakers. " Hello, sweetheart" Klaus answers. Caroline closes her eyes a bit, feeling the shivers she got at the falls rush over her. His voice was smooth and silky, with a little husk. She loves it " Klaus" she responds. Not wanting him to hear her desire over the phone.
" Going to dinner with Elijah, don't look too sexy" he says smirking through the phone. Caroline is driving and dips her head down for a quick second blushing. " I am dressed like I normally dress, thank you" she responds.
They share a quick laugh and Caroline can't help but yearn for him. " And how did you know about dinner with your brother?" she asks.
" He called me, to see if it was okay." he pauses. Caroline's face starts to scrunch a little. Before she can comment, Klaus continues. " I told him as long as you agree, knowing you would not want me to make that decision for you." he stops. That was exactly what she was thinking.
" Caroline" he sings her name a bit. " Stop it, Hm... you were right. Thank you" she responds shaking her head as she pulls into the driveway.
" I am at your house, any advice. I am kinda nervous. I don't really know him that well." Caroline says as she ponders a bit.
" You will be fine, just know he loves history. Hopefully he won't bore you." he laughs.
Caroline smiles " How is everything in New Orléans?"
" As to be expected" Klaus sighs a bit. " I wish you were here to lighten the mode a bit, you would love New Orléans."
" Klaus...Klaus...Hello" Caroline calls out, he just stop talking. She could hear movement but nothing else. Then she finally heard loud taking and music, jazz.
" Sorry, love. Instead of me explaining I wanted you to hear. It would be better with you here." he says as he stands out on the balcony.
Caroline closes her eyes, and sees him standing in the french quarters. Talking to her on the phone. Oh she missed him. She never thought she would as much.
" Caroline...your gonna be late. I will call you when I can, love." his voice breaks her from her daydream.
" I do miss you" she answers softly in to the phone as their phone call ends. She sits for a minute wondering if he heard her last sentence. Her phone vibrates.
Klaus:
You too sweetheart. I miss you too.
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Caroline walks up to the door, Elijah is standing there with it already open. " Caroline, thank you for coming."
She enters the dinning room following Elijah, and takes the seat he pulls out for her. She nods as she sits. The fist course follows shortly after Elijah takes his seat.
As they begin to drink blood laced wine and dine. Caroline studies Elijah, him and Klaus are so different. They are also a lot a like with the walls they put up.
" How is everything" he asks.
" Fine, thank you" she answers
Elijah is very intrigued by Caroline. He has never seen his brother so taken by a woman before. He decides to take the first step and break the awkwardness.
" So, I guess you are wondering why I invited you to dinner." he says looking at the blonde.
" Yes, I am. Don't get me wrong I enjoy it but I just never really talked to you before." Caroline smiles. Stopping before her rambling got out of control.
" Just wanting to get to know you a bit. So you are an only child and Katerina turned you, right." Elijah sucks his breath. " I only know what Elena has told me."
" Yes, that's right." she pauses. " How was it growing up with Klaus?" she asks
He chuckles a bit " It was good, we were close before Tatia." He looks at the floor a bit. " I'm sure you know that story. My brother is a good person that has had bad things happen to him." Elijah says.
Caroline almost chocks on her wine. Elijah raise his brows a bit. " You don't understand why I feel that. Many don't but he my brother." he says.
" He daggers you, when you have fall outs. Thats not normal" Caroline laughs a little. " sorry if you think I am too straight forward." she adds.
" No, I expected it. A women that has taken Niklaus' eye has to have some fire" he grins.
Elijah motions for the table to be cleared, standing up he takes Caroline by the hand as they began to walk. He walks her to the garden outside. They take a seat on the bench.
" My father was hard on Niklaus, they relationship was strained. When we became vampires he hunted us for centuries." Elijah pauses recalling memories in his head.
" Trust has always been a soft spot for him. I believe my brother puts walls up, so he will not feel hurt, pain, and rejection."
" Rejection, that's the one he feels the most." Caroline sighs. " I know that feeling all to well. With always being second to Elena and my parents...My parents rejecting me when I first turned." she says softly.
" So, you do have a lot in common. We all have scars, Caroline that's one thing I can assure you being a vampire will bring. Do you know your intentions with my brother" Elijah asks. He looks at her, taking her surprise. " I don't mean to be invasive but..."
" No...No...its fine. It's just that I don't really know. What will people think? How will he treat me? These are all questions I have." Caroline gets up and starts to walk. Elijah joining her.
" Well, you can't let what other people think sway your decision. Everyone has flaws, everyone does things that others may not understand." Elijah stops and takes her hand, leading her in to Klaus' studio.
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Caroline looks around and still remember when she first came in here, during the ball. Elijah starts to talk, while moving around some things. Caroline is still standing there while this takes place. " I want to show you this" he says.
" I felll in love with Katerina and that changed me. I was about to descend down the path that many of my siblings took. Afraid of love, breaking down walls" he pauses. " I feel that you can change all of that for Niklaus." Elijah places the canvas on the stand and pulls the sheet off. Caroline lets out a gasp.
She walks closer to it and looks at the writing on the bottom. "A treasure"
Her eyes start to swell, she rushes back towards the sofa and takes a seat. " You brought me here for your own gain, for him to forgive Katherine." Caroline takes a breath " Showing me all these things, not for him for you." her voice falls weak, as she drops her head.
" No, your wrong. Did Niklaus tell you why he went to New Orléans?" Elijah asks.
Caroline brings her head back up " No, why?" She answers with a hint of venom.
" He has an old friend down there, Katerina informed me of a letter she wrote him and what she put in it. That witches are trying to plot to kill him." Elijah pauses feeling like he is loosing her interest.
" Maybe you're not ready...sorry to make you feel sad and confused. That was not my intentions for this evening." Elijah begins to walk out of the studio, only to be stop by a soft reply.
" Please finish, I want to know. Sorry to make a haste decision but..." Caroline stops and shakes her head. " A lot of emotion. I been through a lot of different emotions these past weeks."
Elijah turns around and sits next to Caroline. Looking at his brother's painting. " I know my brother and what he desires most. When he sees everything laid out in front of him. I'm scared that he will want, crave. The power, the army, I have been there since we parted ways."
"Rejection again, it lies with his rejection he's always felt. Thats why he wanted the hybrid army. The respect, he likes those things. Why do you feel I can change them?" Caroline looks bewildered.
" I'm not asking for you to change Niklaus. Look at that picture Caroline. I feel if you do truly have feelings for my brother, it would change his prospective greatly. Not his wants but how he goes about them." Elijah smiles knowing she understands him now.
" You fear for him" she says
" Yes, because with what has happened to Finn and Kol. I do not want to lose any more family. Even if we don't always see eye to eye. Him and Rebekah are all I have left." Elijah gets up and pours him and Caroline a drink.
Caroline takes the drink from his hand and looks at him " Do you think he can love, I mean me. Do you think he loves me?" she smiles turning her head.
" Yes, He loves you very much. I knew it when I found this painting. I knew when he told me about Silas and that he called you for help." Elijah starts to walk towards the door.
" Caroline, he does not do that with everyone. He chose you. You are his light. Thank you for a wonderful night. If you would like to stay please do so." Elijah walks out of the room.
Caroline sighs loudly this time, looking at the painting. It's of her sleeping in his arms the night she told him, he was in love with her. It was so beautiful, she was so beautiful. He always saw that in her. Something that she never saw in herself. Caroline knew then the reason she gravitated towards him.
They were a lot a like, Elijah confirmed that tonight. She also knew that he loves his brother and whats to help. She also knows that he loves Katherine very much and he sees that in her and Klaus' relationship.
Caroline being herself walks into the living room, where Elijah was reading. She peeks around the corner before walking in the room. " Can I ask you a question?" she smiles.
"Please" he answers
She walks further in " I'm scared that...that he will leave me. Tyler left, my dad left. I try to forget all the things he has done. I see his humanity when he is with me but is that enough?" she looks at him with doubt. Scared of his answer.
" Caroline, any man who thinks his beloved is a treasure is enough. Trust me love does things to a man. Great love changes a man. You will do anything for them even die." Elijah looks at her. " You've seen that with your friends and Elena, right"
Caroline nods, she starts to walk away. " Thank you, for everything. I will stay tonight." Elijah nods his head and smiles. Caroline whips back around on her heels " Oh and even though I hate Katherine, I know you just want her to be who you met centuries ago. I guess she has her reasons too for things she has done." Caroline shrugs her shoulder " who knows, someone once told me epic love can change a person. Goodnight." She grins taking her exit. Elijah smirks " Goodnight, Caroline."
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Caroline goes in to Klaus' room, grabbing the t-shirt he had on last night. She goes towards a guest bedroom. She felt weird staying in his room without him there. She was happy to sleep in the guest room. Taking off her clothes, slipping on the shirt. As soon as it fell upon her body, she could smell him. She smiles laying her head upon the pillows.
It had been thirty minutes and she still was not asleep. Looking around the room, it was nice better than a hotel she thought. She picks up her phone scrolling throw the contacts and stops on Tyler's name. Why did he just leave her hanging and not return her phone call. She really needed to speak to him. Pondering on that irritated her to no end. Then she thought about her feeling for Klaus, what everyone told her today. She really did miss him. Then Elena pops in to her brain and everything she had done the past couple of days. The one thing she could relate to with Elena was the struggle of having feelings for two people Tyler and Klaus. you are over thinking again She told her self. So taking a chance, she messes her hair a little and sits up on bed. Holding her phone up and practices her looks before snapping a photo. She smiles as she is sending it to Klaus.
Caroline:
Wish you were here. Stay safe Goodnight:)
Caroline waits for a minute, laying back down. She was worried about what Elijah spoke about tonight. If he sent something back he was safe. It did not take long for him to answer.
Klaus:
Ahh! your killing me, love. My t-shirt never looked so good. Soon Caroline... goodnight
Hope you guys enjoyed this one its a little longer but I wanted her and Elijah to have a real good talk and understanding. Klaus will be coming back soon but not before Caroline hears from Tyler, she needs that closer. Again Please leave reviews or comments. thanks for reading. xx
