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Caroline awoke to the smell of the cool winter wind. She sat up to discover the door leading out into the balcony was open. She smiled as she saw white flurries falling. She quickly stood up and walked outside. She stretched her arms out and let out a giggle as the snow fell all around her. She tilted her head back, and began to twirl around the balcony. Her laughter carried to a person who was enjoying the nice cool air of the morning on his balcony.
Klaus turned his head to the balcony directly to his left and a floor down. He watched as a blond girl twirled in her nightgown all around the balcony. He smiled as he watched her, and took in her beauty from afar. His breathe caught in his throat as he observed her from her long flowing blonde hair, which he suspected went to her waist, and her beautiful smile. She did not notice him; he realized, because when she twirled one way she twirled back.
He wanted to laugh with her, but he knew if she knew she was being watched she would stop, and he could not do that.
Suddenly she stopped, and Klaus felt his heart twinge at the sight. He did not know why he felt this way about a woman he only met yesterday, but he felt drawn to her, and he did not know why.
Caroline looked out over the land, and took in the beauty. If she lived long enough, Caroline knew this would always be her favorite moment.
She turned to go back into her room, and get dressed for the day. Today might be her one day with the king.
Rebekah dressed in a blue simple dress and prepared herself for the day. Today she would decide who would get the day with her brother.
She smiled as she remembered Stefan's words about a young girl, who seemed to have caught her brother's eye. Caroline
Rebekah wanted nothing more than her brother to be happy, and she knew, from what Stefan had told her, Nik had taken in interest in Caroline, and she also knew he would never admit that. Nik was too stubborn for his own good. Rebekah smiled at the thought of her brother. She loved him dearly, and she wanted nothing more than for him to be happy, but still she wanted to get to know this Caroline first.
A knock at her door, startled her, and Rebekah straightened up before allowing the person to enter her room.
The door opened, and Nik walked in.
"Good morning, dear sister." He greeted her, with a smile on his face, and kissed her on the cheek.
"Good morning, Nik." She answered, kissing him on the cheek as well. "To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?" She asked.
Klaus smiled. "Do I need a reason to come and see my sister?" He asked innocently.
Rebekah eyed him. "No, but today is the day you have to spend with one of the girls brought in, and I know you. You are hoping for a heads up to know who it is going to be."
Klaus dropped his shoulders. "You do know me." He whispered.
Rebekah smiled. "Do not worry, Nik. Go to your study, and I will send the first girl to you."
Klaus smiled, and gave his sister another kiss on the cheek, and left the room.
Rebekah rolled her eyes, at how childish her beloved brother was at times. Another knock rang at her door, and again she rolled her eyes as she went to answer it, thinking it was her brother once again.
"I told you no, Nik." She replied, opening the door, finding not her brother, but instead Stefan.
"I do not believe I am your brother, Rebekah." Stefan replied with a smile.
Rebekah blushed, and dipped her head. Stefan felt his heart twist at the sight of her blush.
"Forgive me, my lord Stefan." Rebekah replied with dip of her head.
"There is nothing to forgive, my lady. I met your brother when I coming to receive you. Breakfast is served and the ladies are waiting for you."
Rebekah felt her heart drop at the thought of Stefan only coming to get her because of protocol.
"I shall be there." She replied.
Stefan stepped forward, causing Rebekah's heart to flutter, but as soon as he did, he stepped back.
"I shall escort you, my lady." He replied, nervously.
Rebekah, startled by his actions, only nodded and followed him out towards the girls dining hall.
Stefan entered first, and introduced Rebekah as the lady of the palace. She smiled as she entered the hall, and took in every girl sitting at the table, especially a particular blonde, who Rebekah guessed to be Caroline, her brother's Caroline.
"Good morning, ladies. As Stefan has said, my name is Rebekah. I am the one who you will answer too, and I am the one who will decide which of you my brother will meet. I am sure Stefan has told you, you will each spend one day with the King, unless he decides otherwise. I have your names written down in this scroll." Rebekah stated, picked up a scroll from the table and held it up.
"I will call each of you into my chambers and ask certain questions. If you answer them correctly, I will deem you worthy of my brother, if not; the guards will then escort you home. I promise no harm shall come to you." Rebekah added with a kind smile.
The girls relaxed at her words, and each one gave a soft smile. Caroline, on the other hand, tensed just a little. She did not know why, but she knew the thought of going home, now terrified her. She closed her eyes, and offered a small prayer hoping she will pass the King's sister's questions.
~Rebekah's Chambers~
Rebekah interviewed five girls, and none seemed to be a suitable match for her brother. Each one stated, she was interested in the wealth, but not love. One girl even went so far as to say, she did not believe in love. Rebekah sent her home, gladly.
Caroline entered the room, and nervously smiled. Rebekah smiled back. She has a nice smile. Rebekah thought.
"Caroline, I believe." Rebekah replied, and Caroline nodded, noting how Rebekah sounded like her brother.
"Please have a seat," Rebekah pointed to a chair in front of her.
Caroline gave a small smile and gracefully sat down.
"I understand you have already met my brother." Rebekah replied, lightly.
Caroline gulped. "I suppose, I have, my lady."
"Please, call me Rebekah."
"I do not think I can, my lady." Caroline replied, meekly.
"Oh come on, in here, I am just Rebekah." Rebekah replied, cheerfully.
Caroline sighed. "Are you sure?" She whispered.
Rebekah smiled. "I can see why my brother has taken with you."
Caroline was taken aback. "What?" She asked, barely a whisper.
Rebekah smiled, warmly. "My brother, Niklaus, he has spoken of you. I believe you have admired his paintings."
"They were beautiful." Caroline responded.
"My brother has always had a gift for bringing beauty out in something dark, but sometimes he refuses to see that."
Caroline wondered what Rebekah meant. She looked down at her hands folded in her lap, and took a deep breath.
Rebekah reached out and touched Caroline's hands, bringing Caroline's eyes back up.
"As much as I love my brother, I think a little torture would suffice for today."
Caroline eyed the woman questionably.
Rebekah laughed. "I know he wants to meet you, but I am thinking of postponing your meeting for another day."
Caroline felt her heart drop.
Rebekah smiled, warmly. "On the other hand, I can see in your eyes, you wish to meet him as well." Rebekah paused taking Caroline's hands into hers. "I have an idea. I shall introduce one woman today, and then tonight I shall introduce you."
Caroline's eyes widened. "But protocol states to go before the king…" She trailed off, her voice relaying panic.
Rebekah shushed her with a smile. "Darling, do not worry. Trust me, he is my brother, and I promise he will not hurt you." She added with a note of seriousness.
Caroline looked at her closely, and realized then, Rebekah was someone she could trust, and maybe even call a friend. Another friend in two days, Caroline smiled at the thought.
Rebekah caught the smile. "What is the smile about?"
Caroline blushed. "I just thought; I've been here for two days, and I may have made two friends." She whispered, quietly.
Rebekah squeezed her hands. "You have, Caroline. You have." She replied with a soft voice.
Caroline smiled, and returned the squeeze.
~Library~
Klaus paced the back and forth, waiting for Rebekah's idea of a perfect girl for him.
The doors opened, and a small girl walked in with her head low. He rolled his eyes, and cursed his sister for playing him like this.
"Come closer, my dear." He said, trying to control his emotion.
She moved closer, and kept her head down. Klaus then noticed how scared she was.
He sighed.
"What is your name?" He asked.
The girl began to shake her head vigorously, and then turned to head out of the room, covering her mouth.
Klaus stifled a laugh, and covered his mouth with his hand, and bowed his head.
"Oh, dear, sister, nice pick." He stated, with a laugh, and turned towards the panel window.
The door opened again, and Klaus sighed, as he bowed his head. Here she comes again. He thought with a smile.
He turned around and stopped. There she stood, the woman who plagued his thoughts for two days.
"Good evening, my lord." She said, just like Rebekah taught her, but kept her head down.
Klaus raised his brows. "Good evening, my lady."
Caroline smiled. "I am not a lady, my lord."
Klaus stepped toward her until they were a foot apart. Caroline kept her head down, and Klaus took in her blonde hair gracefully falling down her shoulders.
She was wearing a light beige dress with wide sleeveless bodice. She was beautiful, but he did not want to see her hair or how well the clothes fit her person. He wanted to see her eyes.
Placing his hand underneath her chin, Klaus gently lifted her face upwards. She kept her eyes down as he lifted her face to his.
Klaus felt his heart flip at the sight of her face. "Look at me, Caroline." He whispered, softly.
Caroline closed her eyes, and slowly opened them with her eyes set on the Niklaus Mikaelson's face for the first time.
She gazed over his face, and her heart began to beat faster. His face was extremely handsome. His sandy brown hair was cropped short with small ringlets at the top. He had a sexy stubble on his face, surrounding a luscious mouth. His eyes held Caroline's and she felt herself get lost in his deep blues, causing her breath to escape her lungs, and her heart to skip beats.
Klaus felt the same way, and found himself lost in hers.
They stood that way for more than a moment, just looking at each other, not moving, just looking. Neither one wanted to move away from the other. They were entranced to say the least.
Both knew then, they were both born for this moment, and this moment alone.
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There will be more Klaroline scenes in the next chapter, but I wanted them to at least officially meet in this chapter!
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