Damon Salvator was not happy with the amount of attention that Klaus was bestowing onto Caroline. The first, and most important, was that it appeared that the Mikealson's were trying to form an alliance with both of the families. What better way then through a marriage. This in turn would make them the most powerful out of the three. The second, and most disturbing, was that Klaus was a part of the team that made her a widow. It was simply unhealthy for the two of them to form a relationship. Damon was by no means a saint, but he knew that there was a line that you simply did not cross, and if things continued to play out then Klaus soon would. Besides the way that he saw he owed Blondie, and his debit was nowhere near being paid in full.
"I simply don't like it. I don't like what ramifications this will have on business, and I certainly don't like what this is gonna do to Caroline." Damon voiced his concerns over drinks with his father and brother. The three men we
Caroline was very surprised to find that she had enjoyed herself on her night out with Elena. In truth a night out was exactly what she needed; to be reminded that she still had a life waiting for her. However the biggest surprise was that phone number of the very attractive British man that was slipped into her bag. That was until she had actually used it. She still didn't know where she had gotten the courage from to call him. After weeks of communicating, and simply getting to know each other through text messages and phone calls she had finally accept his invitation to go out on a date with him. but here she was about to go out on a date with the man that had captivated her since the moment they met. Klaus was not like any other man that she had meet.
It should be noted that Caroline had not been out on a date in three years; not since Tyler. She might as well be a teenager again. She stood starring at her reflecting in the mirror smoothing down the front of her dress. She was in a flirty navy blue dress that reached mid thigh, and had three quarter sleeves. She paired it with a printed blue scarf, and a pair of sun glasses. She fluffed her hair one last time before making her way out the door.
Liz Forbes was walking through hall checking the mail when she noticed her daughter. "Caroline you look lovely darling. Where are you off too?"
"I'm just going out mother." Caroline replied with a roll of her eyes. She was a grown women. She did nor need to be treated like a child.
"No need for an attitude young lady." Liz was taken back by her daughter. Honestly she just thought that she was asking a simple question.
Caroline winced. She wanted to get out of the house without the grand inquisition, or without raising suspicion. She needed to play nice. "Sorry mom; I'm just in a rush." Caroline tried to explain off.
She was nervous, and slightly excited but more nervous. They had chosen to have an afternoon date. A trip to the art museum and lunch after was what they had decided on. She was surprised to find that Klaus was an art enthusiast. He all but knocked her on the floor when he had confied that he even dabbles in painting himself. She paid the cab driver and made her way to the museum entrance. There leaning against one of the walls was Klaus. Talking on his phone. He was wearing a pair of dark jeans, with a black sweater with a plaid white shirt underneath. "Hello love." He greeted Caroline.
"Hello," she answered. She was unsure what the first date protocol was these days. Should she hug him or do they shake hands. Luckily for her Klaus made the choice for her when he pulled her into a hug giving her a quick kiss.
"Are you ready?" Klaus held out his arm and Caroline quickly pulled her arm through his. They spent the afternoon looking at the work of the master artiest. Klaus kept enthralled by telling her about each and every painting. It was a lovely afternoon, and Caroline was finding that she was wishing that it didn't end. By the time they had left the museum it was near closing and the sky had darkened. "I know that we said we would keep this light but how would you like to join me for an early dinner?"
"I would love it." This time Klaus didn't need to offer her his arm as she quickly took his hand in hers. Dinner was spent with the two of them getting to know each other. Klaus talked about his siblings, while Caroline talked about what it was like growing up as an only child.
"So if you had to choose which is your favorite?" Caroline teased him.
"Well I am the closet with Rebekah. She is the baby of the family. Finn is the oldest, followed by Elijiah, myself, and then Kol. Each of my siblings are are very unique, and have their own qualities. For example if I want to go out and have a good time I call Kol, and if I need help with matters of business I got Elijiah. Finn is very wrapped up in his new family so we don't see him much. How about you, what was it like growing up?"
"Being an only child has both advantages, and disadvantages. I got all the attention, and was spoiled rotten, obviously. I was also very lonely. Dad was off building up his company, and mom was busy with her charity projects. I had a slew of nannies that came and went so I stopped getting attached to them. Once I was old enough to look after myself my parents gave me a bank account, several credit cards. It wasn't as bad as it sounds. Having very little parental supervision had it perks when I was in high school. And I quickly realize that most of peers were growing up the same way." If Caroline only knew that while she thought she was on her own her father had bodyguards following her to make sure she never got into any real trouble.
"I don't want to talk about me anymore. Tell me what else you enjoy.?" Caroline asked as she peered over her wine glass.
"I love horses, and I try to ride at least once a week. My family has a stable right outside of the city. I would love to take you there sometime." Klaus asked hopeful.
"I would love that." Caroline gave him a real smile.
At the end of the evening when Caroline agreed to allow Klaus to drive her home, after much protest about how he was not allowing a lady to see herself home, he walked her to her door. He was about to kiss her when Caroline stopped him. "Just so we're clear I am not smart to be seduced so soon."
"Thats why I love you." Klaus leaned in a gave her a kiss in her hair before she walked in the door.
