Chapter 7

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Note: Previously, in "When You Least Expect It," Caroline receives a bouquet from Klaus, after which Bonnie suggests she go to the hospital to surprise him.

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Mystic Falls Medical Center – Later…

Caroline let out a sigh as she pulled into the parking lot of the hospital, killing the engine and taking the keys out of the ignition. She had been thinking about how she was going to pull this off, as well as wondering if Klaus was going to be surprised to see her when they did encounter each other. She almost changed her mind about it, but she remembered the card attached to the roses telling her to take a chance.

Damn you, Klaus, you had to be a persuasive son of a bitch, didn't you?, she thought. Well, I guess the only way I'm going to find out if I'm going to get a reaction is to actually go in there and find him. Besides, if I want to finally bring down my emotional barrier, I have to do what the card is telling me.

With another sigh, Caroline climbed out of her car and went inside the building, looking ahead to avoid the glares of the people in the lobby. She then boarded the elevator and checked the floor listing to see which floor Klaus worked on. She saw that the oncology ward was on the third floor and pressed the number 3, after which the doors closed. After a few minutes, when it arrived on the third floor, Caroline got off and walked down the hall leading to the oncology ward, her heart pounding in sync with the heels of her boots on the tile.

Calm down, Care, she thought. You're making it seem like you're a death row inmate being led to execution chamber, where they'll give you either a lethal injection, gas you, or put you in the electric chair. Relax, you're going to do great.

Elsewhere…

Klaus ran a hand through his hair. He was still thinking about the encounter with his mother and the bastard she claimed was his biological father. Just what the hell did she expect to happen when she came to him unannounced? That he'd just forget about the restraining order and accept her lover with open arms? Not bloody likely. Though, the best consolation he could get out of it was that Elijah was having the man investigated.

Suddenly, he saw a familiar face coming toward him, bringing a smile to his own. I see my bouquet worked.

"Caroline, what a pleasant surprise."

Caroline met his gaze. "Hey. I, uh, got your flowers. Which is kind of ironic, considering how I was yelling at the florist for screwing up my order." She sighed. "I hope that I wasn't bothering you. I know that you probably have a ton of patients to see."

"On the contrary, love, you're not bothering me at all," said Klaus. "I am never too busy for you." He took her hand. "Come, we'll go somewhere more private. Wouldn't want to embarrass you in front of my colleagues."

Caroline went to reply, but didn't get to, because she felt him pull her arm, leading her down the hall to his office, where he shut the door and locked it for privacy, pushing her up against it as he kissed her passionately. She returned his kiss and moaned into it as it deepened, running her hands down to his shirt, trembling as she imagined them naked, pulling away and breaking the kiss, earning her a concerned look from Klaus.

"What's wrong? I wasn't hurting you, was I?"

"No, you weren't," she replied. "I just want to know if you meant what you said in your note. You know, about showing me that not all men are as evil as the one who hurt me."

"I can assure you, I meant every word," said Klaus. "You're beautiful, you're strong, you're full of light." He kissed her neck softly, feeling her tremble against his lips. "I will never do anything to hurt you, Caroline. You deserve to have the world at your feet."

Caroline panted as she listened to what he was saying. Shit, how could she possibly hesitate around him when he was speaking so sincerely? Without another word, she kissed him even more passionately than he had kissed her earlier, pushing his white coat off and undoing the buttons on his shirt, pulling it off and throwing it onto the floor by his discarded coat. Klaus then returned her kiss and undid the buttons on her blouse, slipping it off and throwing it on the floor by his shirt and coat. He then lifted her up off the floor and carried her over to the couch in his office, laying her down and removing her bra. Caroline then ran her hands down to the button of his pants, undoing it and the zipper, pulling them down as Klaus then removed her skirt and panties. When she got to his boxers, she played with the strap, earning her a chuckle.

"Do you want me, Caroline?"

"Yes," she replied. "Oh God, I want you so bad."

Klaus smiled and kissed her breast, moving down to lick the nipple. "Then you shall have me...in spades."

With that being said, she removed his boxers and once they were completely naked, she wrapped her legs around his waist as she gyrated against his hips. Klaus then grabbed her ass and guided his throbbing cock into her core, thrusting hard and fast against her, savoring the heat that was rising between them. Sweet God in Heaven, she felt so good, and he didn't want this moment to end.

Several Hours Later…

Caroline snuggled against him as she and Klaus held each other close on the couch. She never imagined that she'd be doing this when she arrived here. She just thought they'd go to the hospital cafeteria for coffee, like they had done at the Grill. Who'd have guessed that they'd wind up having such a steamy interlude?

"That was amazing."

"It certainly was," said Klaus. "You were amazing yourself, love."

"I don't want to take all the credit," said Caroline. "But, yeah, I was pretty amazing." She giggled. "Though, I have to admit, I wasn't expecting this to happen when I came here. I just thought we'd talk, but this was just as good."

Klaus smiled. "I'm glad you came. In fact, I was hoping I'd see you."

"You were?" said Caroline. "Why? Are you okay?"

Klaus sighed. "Something happened to me the other day. No, it wasn't another patient death, which probably wouldn't have been half as bad as what I experienced. My mother stopped by when I left the Grill."

"What did she want?" When he didn't answer her, she added, "Klaus, what did your mother want?"

"She had a man with her, Ansel Bradbury," said Klaus. "According to her, he's my biological father. I didn't believe her, because she was always a bit unhinged, but the man said it was true. I still refused to believe them and turned them away." He twirled a strand of her hair around his finger. "I called Elijah after they left and told him what happened."

Caroline nodded. "What did he say?"

"He's going to have him investigated," said Klaus. "He knows a private detective who owes him a few favors. Hopefully, this whole thing will turn out to be a lie, because I don't trust my mother any further than I can throw her."

"Well, no matter if it's true or not, I'm not going to let you go through this alone," said Caroline. "You're going to need more than just your brother's help here. You were so determined to help me, so maybe I can return the favor and help you." She saw that he was about to protest. "Ah, ah, I insist."

Klaus nodded, knowing that it wouldn't do any good to discourage her. "All right, I'll let you help me."

"Good." She kissed him. "How about we don't think about it for right now and focus on us? I'm not trying to avoid it, I just want to be with you."

Klaus nodded again and returned her kiss, grateful that he had her here with him.

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