Title: Redemption

Pairing: Klaus, Caroline

Rating: T

Summary: Klaus will make an agreement with Caroline to play piano for him on every night because he thinks his life is too dark and needs someone who can help him with that. Soon he would understand that it is not the music therapy he needs but it is her. (AU/AH) Probably ten-shot.

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0o Chapter 4 o0

Klaus had gone through different phases in his life. This time—was the hardest of all.

A month had passed after that kiss.

One stressful month.

He didn't know what had gotten into him on that day. He felt like he was being dragged to her. By the time she declared about her departure Klaus couldn't handle it properly.

When he saw tears coming from her eyes, he felt like a pervert.

Klaus was many but never tried to force himself on a woman.

That day was bitter. Sweetly bitter.

Softness was all he could feel while kissing her.

Her lips were plump, and Klaus didn't want to leave them forever. He started to feel wetness on his face. Abruptly he pulled back and watched tears flowing down to her face.

Klaus, for an instant, froze in his place.

Pulling back completely he cussed mentally. "I—I'm sorry." He mumbled and saw her shiver slightly. "I shouldn't have done like that."

She was still afraid of him? He didn't know that. His conclusion caused him pain inwardly. He was about to move away, but she managed to hold his palm and surprised him.

"Kiss me." Caroline let out a whisper.

A smile crept to Klaus' lips while he entered the same old piano where Caroline had played for him.

His mind was stuck to the day when she left him alone.

Klaus let out a huff of smile when she asked to kiss her.

"Are you sure?"

With a nod Caroline blushed, and began to chew her lip from inside. Klaus smirked as he reached for her cane and took it from her hand. Placing it in the chair he glanced back at her cautious face.

He soothed caressing her cheek. Her body seemed to relax gradually. He curled around her waist with one hand and pulled her body close to him.

Klaus leaned down to her and about to kiss her when she stopped him.

"I want to see you first." She stated in a hurry.

He frowned quickly, not understanding how it was possible. She smiled as her hand touched his jaw. His eyes were on her entire time as she took her time to discover his features.

First she placed her hands on his shoulders and trailed along the length and down to his torso. "You wear suit." She mumbled.

Going up she cupped his face with both of her hands, traced his jaws. Slowly she trailed up and he found her touching his hair.

"Curly hair." She mumbled tilting her head as she ran fingers through his curl locks. "I wonder how it looks like."

"Two shades darker than yours." He replied.

Klaus wetted the corners of his lips. There was a ghost of smile on his face watching the glow from her.

From the middle of his forehead she went to his temples.

"You are warm." She commented.

That was true. Her skin felt cool against him.

Her fingertips came upon his eyes, and Klaus instantly closed his eyes. Very delicately she traced the curve of eyelid and brow bone on either side.

She went down to his cheeks and caressed them with back of her fingers. "Stubble beard." She nodded as if she came into conclusion.

Klaus frowned slightly in confusion.

He inhaled softly when her fingers were around his nose, tracing along the shape. Her rosy fragrance hit his senses strongly.

She was hesitating for something. He rubbed her back soothingly in response.

Her fingers were shivering for sure, as she went to his lips.

Caroline began to smile widely as she ran her thumb across his lower lip. He didn't understand why.

He grasped her wrist and placed tender kisses on her fingertips.

Her cheeks turned into a light shade of pink. Klaus placed her hand on his special spot, his neck.

Instantly he closed his eyes when she traced his neck. She rose on her toes and nuzzled her nose closer. Klaus had to part his lips and took a small amount of air as her lips were pressed to the pulse point. His instincts were forcing him to grab her waist and pull her closer.

Caroline pulled back slowly when he was breathing hardly.

There was smirk on her face as she told: "What are you waiting for?"

Klaus smirked back and dragged her near. He stared at her for a second before claiming her lips. This time he was a bit softer.

She was new to this. He figured it out.

Her lips were still trembling in the kiss. Klaus didn't mind to cool them down. Gently he nibbled her lower lip and earned a moan from her.

Both of them were lost in time.

Pulling back he let her breathe for a moment while he skimmed against her cheek, corner of her mouth.

"Klaus." She said his name in between. Klaus absent-mindedly buzzed as his kisses went down to her neck. "I—I think I must leave."

He froze again.

No!

He wanted to yell, but he didn't.

Nothing in his life stayed for long. Now not even her.

He pushed himself away from her completely, and turned around. If he turned back, the he would definitely stop her.

"Leave." He forced out a mutter.

Klaus cocked his head to aside as he ran his fingers across the keys of dusty piano.

He missed her.

He wouldn't get to see her again. And he didn't keep close tabs on her. That was what she asked for.

Pressing randomly on keys Klaus shook his head. Probably he should ask Stefan to keep an eye on Caroline.

"You're playing it wrong." He then heard Caroline's voice from the door.

He snapped head to her direction.

She was there for real this time.

There was a smile on her face. Like always she was wearing a long plain skirt, and a blouse. Slowly Klaus' eyes registered Stefan's presence beside her. He was grinning too.

Stefan mouthed a 'sorry' as she walked inside with the help of her cane.

Well, Klaus was not. He was more than glad to see her.

Robotically he made way towards her and pulled her into a bear like hug and her feet were almost off the ground. She let out a melodious laugh. "I missed you, too."

Klaus smiled brightly as he pulled back and glanced at Stefan.

Stefan sighed. "Yeah, I'll leave you two alone. Miss Forbes, I guess you remember Miss Branson's deadline." He warned before he left closing the door behind him.

She smiled smugly and nodded quietly to herself.

Klaus didn't get anything except that Stefan had brought Caroline all the way from New York to Seattle just to see his friend happy.

"Why did you come?" he asked.

"I—" Caroline let out an awkward laugh. "Well, that's not at all embarrassing." She commented wryly.

Klaus smirked lightly.

"Lexi has been complaining about my behavior." She spoke keeping her eyes down like usual.

"What did you do?" he asked tucking her blonde to the back of her ears. He didn't stop smiling like an idiot.

"I'm barely touching piano." She admitted with a blush.

Klaus raised his brows. And he had been standing in front this piano for hours.

"And then Stefan showed up. He told me about you." Caroline giggled. "You were acting like a hermit?"

"I was distant, yes, but not—" Klaus muttered disapprovingly.

Caroline smiled crookedly. "I'm glad to hear that."

Klaus caressed her cheek as she pulled him into a kiss.

"I missed you." She admitted again.

"You are going to stay here?" He asked hopefully.

Caroline gave him an apologetic shrug. "My mum's going to visit me in a week. She doesn't know anything about you Klaus."

"I told you before, love. I care neither about your mother nor about your cousin." His lips brushed against her cheek, felt her smiling quietly. "I'm damn serious."

"Lexi has given me time. I should return before my mum's visit."

"You are not going anywhere." He snapped and kissed her on lips again. "Be mine, love."

Both of them froze simultaneously.

Klaus was a bit shocked with himself. He had been thinking if she ever returned to him, then he wouldn't let her go this time. Perhaps, that was what he put out.

He didn't know what she was thinking.

He waited calmly.

Caroline stiffened a smile as she brought his face closer to claim his lips softly. Klaus was confused, not knowing how to consider it. Whether it was yes or no.

At that moment, he didn't consider about the problems she might face if she said yes. His enemies could become hers as well, and probably could plot against her. Who knows.

0o Chapter 4 o0