My Sweet Caroline

Authors Note

Hello my lovely readers! I am back with another chapter! I would like to say thanks to my lovely beta, throughmysoul44. She is amazing, and you should check out her stories!

Chapter 4: The Choice is Mine

His voice was naturally seductive, and it made me shiver. The beaded necklaces around his neck swayed back and forth as he stood up and walked over to the side of the bed I was sitting on. When he sat next to me I felt warmth radiating off of him, and it made me want to snuggle up into his chest and never leave. I realized I was staring at the same time he was. I glanced away, fixating on the painting that was hanging on his wall.

"That's alright, love. Stare away, it doesn't bother me any." He hummed.

My cheeks turned a shade of crimson red, and I could feel myself getting lost in his voice. I don't know if it was because he wasn't wearing a shirt, or if it was because he was about to feed on me. My eyes wanted so badly to see the other half of his body. I stood up and paced back and forth, my arms holding my shaky frame.

"Nervous, love? You shouldn't be. You did ask for this, remember? Or should I say begged. Quite desperately I might add," He smirked and I knew he was mocking me.

I refused to let it get to me. If this was going to happen I needed a cool head, and a clear mind, instead of throwing a string of curse words in his direction I simply mumbled,

"I am quite fine, thank you."

He chuckled at my retort, before speaking, his eyes stabbing me with an intense stare.

"Well then I see no reason for you to be jogging across my room and back. Calm down sweetheart. This isn't going to hurt. In fact I think you will find the experience quite enjoyable." He practically purred at me.

He certainly was an arrogant son of a bitch. He knew exactly how to push my buttons, and he was pressing all of them tonight.

"Why are you such an ass?" I snapped.

"Well I am giving you any and all reasons to back out, love. If you are not completely happy with your decision, you should walk away right now."

"I am completely capable at making valid decisions, and I do not appreciate you questioning every single one of them."

He threw his hands up as if to say "My apologies" without out really saying anything.

I sat next to him and bending my neck to the perfect angle, for access.

"Right to the point, I see. Well I am happy to see you so eager." He said soothingly.

I wasn't even looking at him and I knew he was wearing his classic smirk, which had most of the ladies in town practically throwing their panties at him. I simply rolled my eyes at him and turned around.

"Can we get this over with?"

I tried not to show my eagerness, but I knew he could see right through me.

"If you turn around so that you are facing me, it will be more comfortable. In this position you are sure to get a neck cramp before my fangs even descend."

I adjusted to the position he suggested, moving so that my eyes had no where to look, except into his own. I felt a tug at my hair, and then it fell around my shoulders. His lips reached my neck, and I shivered. He gently kissed the sensitive part, and I almost moaned. My blushing reached its peak when I realized, I had never really been touched by a man. It had never crossed my mind before now, likely because I was too busy acquiring knowledge to even have a crush. That's a lie, I thought to myself, knowing it couldn't be true. I once had a huge crush on Elijah when I was younger, but it had faded over time, and was now nonexistent.

I was brought back to the present, with an unbearable stinging sensation at the base of my neck. I almost screamed, but held it back, not wanting to wake the others in the household. The pain was quickly replaced by a warm pleasure traveling through my neck and the rest of my body. My mind was no longer able to wander; all I could think about was Klaus. I imagined his dark golden hair, and his chiseled features and how badly I wanted to feel them. I however, wouldn't allow myself to go any lower, already embarrassed by my thoughts. He took deep and slow gulps and I could tell he was enjoying himself almost as much as I was. He drank more and more, and I felt more amazing with each sip he took from me. I was starting to close my eyes, moan when I was ripped from his mouth and thrown against the wall.

"Nik, what the hell are you doing?!" Rebekah growled.

I tried to stand up, but I was too light headed to even move my lips. I managed to stand somehow, with great support from the wall. The next thing I knew I was being dragged into my own room, by his enraged sister. She tossed me onto my bead roughly and everything soon went black.

I awoke with a jump when I heard the two arguing. The words were too muffled to hear properly. I quietly walked to Klaus's study, standing outside the door. I tried to make out what they were saying, pressing my ear against the door.

"She is just a girl," Rebekah pleaded.

"I invited her to the party; she was the one dancing on the table. She is not as fragile as you think, and she has grown a great deal. She is no longer the little girl we rescued, and you know it!" Klaus yelled.

"We shouldn't have dragged her into this mess we call our lives! It will ruin her!"

"She was involved the second she threw that apple. She is a fighter, and would make a fine vampire, but you knew that too!" He explained.

"Nik she doesn't even know what she is getting into. Please spare her the pain of living forever. We both know it can break the strongest of people."

"I think she is stronger than we know. I have a feeling she can handle anything life throws at her. Besides why are you so against turning her? She obviously craves power that only vampirism can give her." He explained.

"We both know that is not why you want to turn her and your reason is a selfish one. Just because you fancy her does not mean we should steal her humanity."

I couldn't take listening anymore so I barged in.

"It is up to no one besides me whether I wished to be turned. I can't believe you would consider taking that decision away from me. I will tell you if such actions are necessary, but only then will you consider my decision. I am tired of you two bickering like children, and I cannot sleep with all the racket. Please save the discussion, for a later date, by later I mean a lot later!" I ranted, probably looking like a crazy Barbie doll to them.

I walked away without looking back. I needed to speak to Elijah. He always has a clear mind, and an intelligent opinion, one that had always has held great meaning to me. I reached his room and entered without knocking. He was awake and he too wasn't wearing a shirt. Even though he was just as toned as Klaus, his appearance did not have the same affect on me in a way. I guess Elijah was more like a brother to me.

"Hello Caroline. Although I am not surprised to see you here, I am curious as to why." He raised his brow, pulling his eyes to look at me.

"Why does my visit not surprise you? Do you have many women barging in on you, in the middle of the night?" I asked in a teasing voice.

"Your time with my brother has improved you humor, but has apparently not improved your understanding of vampire hearing." He smiled.

He had heard the whole thing, I screamed at myself.

"I need your help, and I am sad to say I don't trust the other two as much with my problem. They have both already made up their minds on the whole situation, and I need someone who is a little more impartial." I explained

"What is troubling you so?"

"I am not sure as to whether I want to become a vampire or not. Frankly, I don't k now if I could handle it or not. Over the years I have met quite a few vampires and they are all different. Some vampires are hateful at what they have become and some enjoy it very much so. Some have a great control over their bloodlust, and some cannot drink from someone without ripping their head off. I don't want to make such a permanent decision, and then hate myself for all of eternity." I pulled away from his gaze, realizing how afraid I was to choose the wrong decision.

"I am afraid I will not be of much help in making that choice. It is something you must consider greatly before doing anything rash. If I may say so myself I think you would make a wonderful vampire. You have a spark in you that Nik saw since day one. I didn't see it until recently, but I suppose it has been there the whole time. I think you would enjoy seeing the world through new eyes, watching the world change each decade. Although you are still very young and you might not want to make a decision until you have matured completely. Your strength is of great power and I think you would be happy with any decision you make. But in saying that I must point out that, the decision must be yours. You should not let others influence you so much. It is your life, and no one else's. Keep in that in mind." He smiled and I felt my lips curve into a grin.

"You always know what so say Elijah. I greatly appreciate your help, and I hope I do not disappoint you with my decision."

"You could never disappoint me. I have been proud since the second you threw that apple." He confirmed

"Everyone keeps speaking of me throwing apples. I do not understand why that is of such significance." I whined, crossing my arms.

"That day is the day that Klaus saw humanity as something more than just a blood source. He saw that there are people worth his time, even if they won't live forever. If a twelve year old can change him that much, I think he is redeemable. You have changed him for the better. Whether you turn or not, I don't think he could truly forget you, even if he lives a thousand more years. I also want to thank you for that. Even though you didn't know it then, I think you saved him from himself." He breathed, looking me straight in the eyes.

"Thank you Elijah. I think you helped my sort my thoughts, and make up my decision."

Authors note

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