Caroline felt swamped with homework and studying. She knew getting into a relationship her first year of college was a bad idea. Her biggest problem besides the constant work was she wasn't willing to give up Klaus for anything. She sighed as once again her mind drifted to him and thought about everything he could've been doing at that moment.

She silently commanded herself to get her act together and went back to the giant textbook in front of her. She slammed it closed when she realized she's read that same paragraph four times since she started. Caroline was really close to banging her head on the desk repeatedly until the familiar chime sounded on her phone.

Like clockwork, her handsome boyfriend texted Caroline asking her to take a break.

"Only for a little bit, gotta study hard for this test." She replied. She practically flew out of her chair to go freshen up her makeup and head out to go see him.

"Hey love, I have something to show you." Klaus said when he greeted Caroline at his door and pulled her in.

"I need that arm ya know! What is it?"

Klaus rummaged through his schoolbag and pulled out his sketchpad. "Got my first perfect grade on a sketch, my subject was flawless so it was kind of a given."

He flipped to page where it was a sketch of Caroline sitting in a meadow of flowers looking up and smiling. He added very few colors and did plenty of shading. It was absolutely gorgeous and it took Caroline's breath away.

"Baby…this is just…I can't even…wow. I'm speechless."

"Do you really like it?"

"Yes! I love it. How did I nab such a great boyfriend?" Caroline asked with a smile. Klaus responded with a kiss. He pulled away and let the tip of his nose touch hers ever so lightly. Caroline kept her eyes closed and just breathed in him in.

She knew the answer to her question was that she had to be incredibly lucky.


Caroline woke up with the sun peeking through the curtains and warming her skin. She was disoriented a bit when she realized it wasn't her bedroom or bedroom she wasn't sleeping in but everything seemed perfect once she felt Klaus' arm tighten around her waist. She snuggled into his embrace a bit more and heard him sigh. She turned to face him and giggled at the sight of him fake sleeping.

"Morning love" he said opening one eye and smirking at her.

"I love seeing these dimples first thing... How long were you fake sleeping for?"

"I've been up since 7 or so..."

"Why didn't you wake me? I would've woken up, babe."

"I was perfectly content with just holding you while you slept, that's why."

Caroline felt her heart swell at the words. She kissed him knowing she was content the way they were also. He deepened their kiss and rolled over so Caroline lay on top of him. She broke away and looked at him with a glint of mischief in her eye.

"Are you trying to get into my pants Mr. Mikaelson?" She asked in a mock British accent

Klaus giggled and tucked her wavy blonde hair behind her ears.

"Well Ms. Forbes...I'd be lying to you if I say it hasn't crossed my mind. But considering that said pants are already on the floor I'd say mission accomplished."

She tickled the side of his neck knowing how ticklish he was there and started a tickling war, through all their happiness and laughing she knew a repeat of last night would be the end result and she still wouldn't study for that test but for now things were just perfect.


Caroline raced back to her dorm to change into clothes that didn't smell like Klaus' apartment and to grab her books. Then she raced to head to Daniel's class in which there was a huge poetry assignment due. She breathed a sigh of relief when she made it outside of the classroom with time to spare.

Klaus was outside the doorway with that ever present smirk and pencil behind his ear. Caroline approached slowly noticing the mischievous twinkle in his blue eyes.

"What are you up to…I'm not sure I like the way the way you're looking at me standing there like that."

"C'mon love, it's gorgeous out. Let's have a picnic or something get out of that stuffy classroom."

"Babe, that's impossible. Did you forget about the poetry assignment due in like 5 minutes? Or our art class after that? Let's just go in…we could picnic on the weekend." Caroline replied grabbing his hand.

Klaus didn't budge. "Care, it's raining this weekend…it's only two classes, email Professor Smoldypants your assignment and we let's spend the day together."

"Seriously? No, Klaus…we spent all night together and the better half of this morning. I can't just skip the rest of my classes. Neither can you, so let's go. You're already too much of a distraction."

"What do you mean I'm already too much of a distraction? So it's wrong of me to want to spend time with my girlfriend?"

"No. You know that's not what I'm saying. But to want to spend every waking moment with me…that's a bit much. I love spending time with you but you of all people should know how serious I take my schoolwork." She said letting go of his hand.

"Caroline that's not fair and you should learn how to unbury your head from your books sometimes and really experience your first year of college."

"I am! I'm going to my classes, I'm learning new things…I have a boyfriend! How much more 'experience' do you think I should have? I want to be a writer Klaus, I don't want to lay around all day being lazy and sketching." She said slightly regretting her last comment. "I didn't mean that!" she said trying to take it back.

"Yes you did, otherwise you wouldn't have said it would you. Obviously you feel a certain way about me and I already know at the end of this petty argument you'll choose that stupid classroom over me…so why don't we just end it here." Klaus said looking downwards and not at Caroline's angry face.

"End it here? Because I'm choosing to do the right thing, you're breaking up with me? Forget this, I'm done. Good riddance." Caroline said turning on her heel and entering the classroom. She didn't even bother to hear what Klaus was saying about not meaning his last statement. She just needed some breathing room.

She slammed her schoolbag on the floor and her books on the desk and sat down in her usual seat. Class was starting soon and she needed to concentrate on her work instead of him, which was hard, seeing as how the seat to her left where he always sat was empty.

"What's going on? I passed your lover boy in the hall telling him class was the other way and he practically killed me with this glare..." Lexi said sitting next to Caroline and snapping her out of her anger.

"We had a stupid fight and broke it off right outside in the hallway."

"Ouch…no wonder I got the death stare. C'mon, you guys are joined at the hip; things can't really be over can it?" Lexi asked with an edge of concern in her voice.

Tears stung the back of Caroline's eyes when she let herself stop being angry to mask the hurt. "According to him it really can…"

Daniel's announcement at the start of class ended her and Lexi's conversation, which may have been for the better since it allowed her take her mind of Klaus. At the end of class Caroline felt a bit calmer but still hurt.

"Hey, I'll walk you to the art building, my next class was cancelled." Lexi said linking her arm with Caroline's. "What are you gonna do when you see him in your art class? "

"He most likely won't be there…honestly I don't know what I'd do. I should be really heartbroken right? I mean I'm hurt…that he would just end what we have in a split second…but I know that my studies were lagging because of our relationship. There's no way around that. I kept losing focus while I became even more infatuated with him."

"Well then maybe this is a blessing in disguise. You know both of you care for each other but I also know that as your good friend, you want to take your education seriously. Isn't this college the whole reason you moved so far from home? I mean, you had your dreams and priorities figured out before Klaus came into your life…there's no reason they should be altered just because he showed up."

Caroline knew Lexi's point was valid. She knew this was probably the best thing. She needed time to focus and get her act together before being in another relationship.

"Thanks Lex, you're the best."

"Psychology major…duh!" Lexi said laughing.

She actually felt cheered up as she walked into the art class. She settled in her seat realizing he skipped out on this class too.

Making her way back to her dorm she saw him sitting outside her room in the hallway. As soon as he noticed her walking towards him he bolted straight up.

"Care! Please hear me out, I didn't want to break up! I wanted to end the conversation and cool off, not end things with you. I'm so sorry, if you need me to back off I will, if you need me to study with you I will. Anything Caroline, just don't…don't end things."

"Klaus, I didn't mean it when I said good riddance…or about the lazy, sketching thing…it's just I really do need a break. I want to focus on the goals I set for myself. You had a point about me needing to experience my first year of college…so far I've only experienced you. We fell for each other so fast…I wasn't thinking straight. This has to be a blessing in disguise Klaus, winter break is coming up, we're going to be separated anyways…I think this is for the best."

He couldn't believe the words coming out of her mouth. Just this morning he realized he needed to tell her he loved her after they made love. This was his dream relationship and he couldn't help but feel it was his entire fault for it falling apart in front of eyes.

"Caroline…I—uh…well I don't want to resort to begging right here on my knees but you have to know that I l—"

Just then her roommate opened the door and got startled not expecting them to be outside of the door.

"Jesus. You guys scared me! Go on in you two lovebirds…I have a 3 hour class right now. Put the scarf on the doorknob Care!" she said while walking down the hall.

Klaus knew it was too late; he missed his chance in declaring his love for her. He felt the hot tears welling in his eyes. He quickly put his head down and pressed his thumb and forefinger into the sockets so the tears wouldn't betray him and fall.

"Klaus…take care ok? I'll see you in class."

She closed her door and rested her back against it. She couldn't even take a step further. She knew she made the right decision but why did it have to hurt so much.


How was this chapter! I know how it seems...Klaroline break up? I had to add just a bit of drama..Wait til you see who makes a guest appearance in the next chapter...I got inspired by TVD 3x19 (:

Review please, any likes, dislikes or suggestions!

xoxo,

Steph