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Chapter 7
He would have a lot to tell Marcel tonight.
Klaus slammed the door, and sank to the ground. He rested his head in his hands, and let out a groan. It had been a stupid, foolish move on his part. The moment had been ruined by Damon's phone call, but he couldn't let it go. He had run away out of pure cowardice. He hadn't waited to see her reaction, hadn't waited to see anything.
I should go back, apologize… But he knew deep down that he wouldn't have the courage to face her again.
Klaus had never thought he'd ever experience this emotion. Not since Tatia - and he suspected that had been puppy love.
The thought of her, Caroline, in danger made him feel physically ill. A small voice in the back of his head told him that by simply being with her he was putting her in danger.
He shook away the thought. He would always be there to protect her anyway.
He stood up and marched out the door to buy Caroline the best phone he could possibly find.
Caroline couldn't sleep. She tried, over and over but she simply wasn't able. She sat up and unconsciously started tracing her lips again. Her cheeks burned at the memory.
And then there was the nagging voice reminding her that her friends might be in trouble. She would ring them - only she knew Damon had probably told them she was with Klaus by now. She blushed further imaging what they must be thinking. Well she was screwed now. She started wondering how long it would be before her mother found out she was fraternising with the enemy.
She flung her head back on the pillow and started counting sheep - but was disturbed by a noise outside the window.
Brow furrowed, she cautiously walked over and opened the shutters. She stuck her head out the window and inhaled deeply. There was something out there. Taking a quick look over her shoulder, she climbed out of the window onto the fire escape. She looked down and saw three strange vampires waiting on the ground. They were all staring up at her. She started backwards only to be grabbed by a strong pair of hands. She didn't have a chance to run before she felt the stab into her neck and the burning sensation of vervain coursing through her veins. Shit… were her last thoughts as she fell unconscious.
Klaus considered compelling the saleswoman, so he wouldn't have to pay, but he knew that Caroline wouldn't appreciate it. He handed over the due amount of cash and took the new phone off the counter. "Have a nice evening" He heard the woman call from behind him, but he was already out the door.
He was half walking, half marching down the street, dodging tourists as he went, when he saw the small sparkle out of the corner of his eye. He walked back a few paces and saw the tiny pendant gleaming from the shop window.
It was a white gold heart with a tiny gold dove in the center. Between the bird's wings was a minuscule, glimmering diamond. Even Klaus had to admire the craftsmanship. He walked into the shop and had a closer look.
A young woman materialized behind him.
"Looking for something for your girlfriend?" She asked with a friendly smile.
"Yeah, something like that. How much is the dove?"
Klaus exited the door, the necklace hidden in his coat. He wasn't exactly sure when he'd give it to her. He wasn't even sure if the rule about no gifts still applied.
He heard his phone ring from his pocket and groaned when he saw it was Marcel calling.
"Look mate, sorry I haven't checked in yet, you know how it is…"
"Enough with the chit-chat Klaus. You're going to come here now, and you're going to come clean about what you're doing in my town."
Klaus smirked. "And what on earth makes you think I'll do that?"
"Well you don't have to of course, but I'm pretty sure your pretty little blonde friend will suffer for it, if you're not here in fifteen minutes."
Klaus heard the phone disconnect. Seconds later a photo came in of Caroline, bound and gagged, unconscious in Marcel's dining room.
Klaus didn't even consider the consequences before he started running.
