AUTHOR'S NOTE:
This chapter has no smut. I do not own Vampire Diaries :)
I won't be able to update for the next few days. This is just a really short chapter to keep you guys going for a bit and then i'll post the last chapter when I can :)
I'm sorry its so short you guys... but I'll make it up soon :)
Chapter 4:
Caroline woke up the next day, wrapped in a cocoon of some sort. It took her awhile to realize that the amazing night last night was not a dream, but reality. Turning, she reached out for her beloved, only to find the bed cold and empty. Fear gripped her as thoughts rushed through her head. Was he taking me for advantage? Did he play me? Was it a one night stand? Unable to process the horrible thoughts from coming, she let out a ragged, choked sound; tears streamed down her face and she gripped the sheets tightly in her slowly forming fists.
Just then, the door opened and in came Klaus, holding a tray. The smell of bacon and eggs wafted towards her nose and she looked up. Upon seeing her tears, Klaus rushed to her side, leaving the tray on the table and asked, "Love, what's wrong? Did I hurt you? I'm so sorry!"
"I- I- though you left me…" Caroline replied, shaking her head furiously at the thought of him hurting her. Laughing, Klaus pulled her into a crushing hug and murmured in her ear, "I would rather die than be without you, love. I love you". Smiling and wiping away her tears, she snuggled against his chest as he spoon-fed her breakfast.
6 Years Later…
Klaus and Caroline were sitting at a fancy restaurant somewhere in Italy. It was the day after her graduation from University and he decided that he would take her out to celebrate.
Klaus was dressed in a suit and Caroline wore a floor-length gown. Gold in color, she accompanied the dress with a set of simple pearls and diamond earrings. Of course, these had been bought by Klaus. He was so attentive towards her and knew her sizes for all types of clothes.
As she sipped her champagne, she was mildly aware of a group of musicians coming over, playing a romantic song. Turning her head, puzzled, she did not notice Klaus moving from the table. As she turned back with a question on her lips, she realized that he was kneeling beside her chair, a red velvet box in hand.
She gasped, as he said, "Caroline, the love of my life. I know we have had our ups and downs, our arguments and such. But despite all that, I truly, truly love you. Will you marry me?"
Squealing with delight, she kissed him on the lips, screaming, "Yes! Of course I will!" Swinging her around the air, he laughed and pecked her on her nose, the crowd in the restaurant clapping wildly.
Grinning from ear to ear, he slid the ring onto her finger and kissed her again, this time, a slow lingering kiss on her lips that told her just how much he loved her. With happiness blossoming in their hearts, they left the restaurant hand in hand.