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Title: A Thousand Years
Artist: Inspired by the singer Christina Perri
Characters: Klaus/Caroline/Tyler/Elena/Rebekah/Elijah
Summary: After going thru a bad breakup w/ Tyler, Caroline vows to stay away from relationships. But will that change when Klaus comes back & admits he's in love with her & wants her back? He's always said he'd never change who he is for anyone. But will he finally decide to change for her? Will she choose him or the ex who comes back to town to claim her again? R&R.
Chapter 3
(Caroline has a puzzled look across her face while she has the phone up to her ear. Why the hell would Tyler be calling her now, after all this time? What the hell could he possibly have to say to her that she would want to hear? She honestly didn't know what to think, what to make of it. She hasn't spoken to Tyler Lockwood in months, since they broke up. Well, technically, since she broke up with him. He made it clear he cared more about revenge than her. At first, she's pissed because after all this time, he finally calls, saying he needs to talk. Talk about what? That he misses her? That he thinks about her still? How the fuck could he still be thinking about her, still be missing her, when he's at...wherever the hell he is? She shouldn't give him the time of day, any of her time when she wouldn't be surprised he doesn't give her any of his. But, against her better judgment, she decides to)
(She looks at Elena, who is looking at her impatiently wondering if she heard her friend correctly. If Caroline really said Tyler's name. Caroline just nods in response so Elena knows who it is. Caroline turns her attention back to the phone call and has a somewhat questionable look on her face. Yes, she told Elena Tyler was on the other line, but maybe she heard the person wrong. Caroline clears her throat and speaks into the phone)
Caroline: "T-Tyler? Is that you?"
Tyler: "Yes, it's me."
(Caroline looks puzzled when Tyler confirms it's him. She didn't know why he would be calling. Well, she was about to find out)
Caroline: "Why-Why are you calling?"
Tyler: "To warn you."
(Caroline leans her head back briefly in response with a questionable face. Why would he be warning her? What could it be about? She didn't understand)
Caroline: (confused) "What are you talking about?"
Tyler: "When was the last time you spoke to Klaus?"
Caroline: "Kl-Klaus? What does he have to do with anything?"
Tyler: "Answer me, Caroline. When did you last speak to him?"
Caroline: "Before college started. Or right at the beginning. Somewhere around there. Why?"
Tyler: "I think you're in danger."
(Caroline looks at her phone weirdly. What the hell? How the hell could she be in danger? She hasn't spoken to Klaus in months and when she did, he let Tyler be free to return to her. Now, all of a sudden, she may be in danger? She shakes her head, trying to figure out what's going on)
Caroline: (sighs) "Tyler, I-I don't understand. Why would I be in danger? I haven't seen, heard, or talked to him in months. The last time I had any type of communication with him was when he dropped the war between you two so you could be with me."
Tyler: "That's the thing. I don't think he really ever ended the war between us. I-I think I'm being followed and the only thing I can think of is that it's because Klaus still has feelings for you and wants you back so he wants me out of the way to accomplish that."
(Caroline has a weird look on her face as she just heard what Tyler said. Klaus has never given her any hints on any feelings for her. As a matter of fact, he clearly told her he didn't love her. Sure, Klaus always flirts around her, but that's because she did it first. She figured he just gave her attention to piss off her ex. Caroline sighs and briefly closes her eyes before putting the phone up to her ear again)
Tyler: "Car-Caroline? Did you hear me?"
Caroline: (nods) "Yes, I heard you. What I don't understand is why you think Klaus would have someone following you or why I would be in danger. Klaus wants nothing to do with me, Tyler." (scoffs) "Neither do you. As a matter of fact, he broke the war or ended the war between you two so you could be with me." (angrily) "But you didn't care, did you? No, you didn't give a fuck about that! You were free to be with me and you fucking chose your stupid need for revenge over me! I don't expect you to just forget everything you've been though, Tyler, but when someone ends a war with you, I highly doubt he'd come after you as a way of putting me in danger. You had your chance, Tyler! You could have chosen to have a life with me! But no, you were a selfish asshole who had to go chasing after something that's not there. Yes, Klaus did some bad things. I'm not excusing that. But you're not perfect either."
Tyler: (sighs deeply) "Don't you think I know that, Car? Huh?" (frustratedly) "I love you! I always have! That's never changed! But I can't forgive and forget what he did! He hurt my family and us and for that he needs to pay!"
(Caroline sniffles and tries to fight the tears that are threatening to fall. She wipes the few tears that are currently on her cheeks)
Caroline: "Yeah, well, you're forgetting one thing. One important thing."
(Tyler sighs over the phone. It killed him that she was hurting like this, but he fully believed that he was doing the right thing...for him and for her)
Tyler: (softly) "What's that?"
Caroline: (tearfully) "Klaus isn't keeping you away from me, Tyler. He's not the one who chose to make you stay away...not anymore. Yes, he did at the beginning. But right now, the only one who is keeping you away from me...is you. Don't call me again, Tyler."
(Before Tyler can respond to Caroline, she hangs up the phone. She cries as she puts her phone back in her purse as a worried Elena looks on)
Elena: (frantically) "What did he say? Caroline, what did that asshole say to you? You were talking so fast and with the noise, I couldn't hear."
(Caroline turns her head to face Elena, who tries to comfort her friend. Before another word is spoken, Caroline runs away from Elena in tears)
Elena: (shouts) "Caroline, wait!"
(Elena sadly watches Caroline leave the party. Elena looks ahead and angrily thinks out loud, full of rage)
Elena: "Goddamn you, Tyler! What the fuck did you say to her?! If I ever see you again, I swear to god, you'll pay for hurting her!"
(Elena turns in the direction where Caroline left and runs after her friend. Meanwhile, at Klaus' house, Rebekah is at the liquor table having a drink while looking straight ahead. She looks down briefly before hearing a pair of footsteps walking in the hall. They stop in the hallway door)
Person: "You wanted to see me?"
(Rebekah turns her head to see who is in the doorway, revealing Elijah)
Rebekah: "Hello, brother."
Elijah: (nods) "Hello, sister. Not that I mind coming to New Orleans, but it's been awhile since I've been here. I figured it must have been important if you summoned me."
(Rebekah nods in repliance while Elijah casually walks to his sister. He folds his arms and tilts his head, looking at her)
Elijah: "What's in this regards to?"
Rebekah: (deeply sighs) "Our brother. He needs our help."
Chapter 3 Done
Chapter 4 Preview: 'Rebekah and Elijah discuss Klaus'
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