AN: sorry I took so long to update, I've been so busy with finals. I appreciate the great feedback!

Caroline felt as if her stomach was going to explode. She had never eaten so much in her entire life, but she just couldn't have enough of one Italian dish. The whole night after her talk with Klaus on the balcony made up for the awkwardness that was beginning to brew. The night was full of fine dining, dancing, and sightseeing. It was the first time she had ever seen Klaus act so... human.

Nonetheless, Caroline couldn't stop thinking about the almost kiss that happened earlier. A part of her felt that she was right to have denied Klaus, another, didn't exactly agree. She knew Klaus was too stubborn to give Tyler his freedom, so what was the point in keeping hope? Back in Mystic Falls, she spent almost every night alone in bed, crying until she fell sleep. She was tired of being alone, but she stubbornly refused that she did not want to wait for Tyler anymore.

As she and Klaus walked back to their hotel from a nightclub, she couldn't help but look over at him and imagine what life would be like with him. Obviously, like this; amazing dinners and nightlife, but how would it be besides that? Would her kiss her with passion like Tyler? Would he comfort her in her times of need? Would he be able to love and cherish every side of her? She thought to herself that she could never find out until she tried. Now just wasn't the right time.

"Klaus?" she asked as she paused at a street lamp.

Klaus stopped, puzzled. "Yes, love?"

"About what I said earlier, on the balcony..."

"Don't worry about it, love. I understand. Come, let's not argue and spoil the rest of the night." He beckoned for her arm, but she refused.

"No, I just wanted to say... I love Tyler and he became a part of me that will never come back,"

Yes, you've made that quite clear, love, he thought smugly.

"But I just wanted to say that I don't want to wait for him anymore. I mean, what's the point of waiting if he's never coming back, thanks to you." Caroline felt herself getting tense. This wasn't going as she expected.

Klaus was taken by surprise by her sudden accusation. "Excuse me? Let's not forget that your boyfriend tried to kill me. I was simply getting revenge and like I've said before, love, I'm not exactly scrounging the world for him." He spoke in a controlled but annoyed tone.

Caroline pursed her lips. She knew he was right and he wasn't trying to kill Tyler for her sake. "I'm not really sure why, but... I feel bad for wanting to get over him." She crossed her arms and began walking back to the hotel.

Klaus watched her walk for a while, wondering if there was the slightest chance he could have a go with Caroline, but he knew she was still hurting and he couldn't intervene immediately. It was obvious he'd have to give her some time, but that time was almost torture, for he finally got some time to spend with her, alone. Klaus exhaled sharply and followed the blonde silhouette before him.

So what do you guys think? ;)