A/N: I own Nothing, just in case that wasn't clear.
So wow, chapter 7! This one is extra wordy compared to the other chapters, yay! I'm excited, I had more fun writing this song-fic than I thought I would and I hope you enjoy.
P.S. I strongly suggest you listen to the song "I won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz if you haven't heard it already, it kind of sets a certain pace for this chapter.
TY LOVELIES FOR ALL YOURS FAVORITES AND FOLLOWS! Nowwww, I'm gonna be greedy and ask, maybe for some reviews to go along with those? ;)
Caroline P.O.V. will be Italics, Klaus P.O.V. will be normal.
Day four after dropping Caroline off at the Florida border with no explanation and no word since, Klaus was feeling surly, and the whole of Orlando, Florida was feeling the aftereffects of her departure. A series of strange deaths suddenly began plaguing the lower east end, and the authorities seemed undeniably amped up, but had no idea where to even begin.
He wasn't stupid enough to get caught, every victim seemed to have an 'accident' that conveniently led to them bleeding out, but all their blood would be gone. He was feeling stronger, gorging as he hadn't in decades and yet he still couldn't tamp it down.
His need for her was intense on so many levels he couldn't keep up.
She needed her space. She didn't need him crowding her with thoughts of her humanity.
Her pain.
She was being so blind, he had no idea how to make her see her humanity was important, her grief was going to kill her light. Force hadn't worked, and neither had reason. She had blocked him and it out so far he didn't know if he could reach hers when he didn't even have his own.
[Jason mraz]
When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?
Caroline let the lifeless body fall to the ground without a second thought. She stepped over it, taking care not to get blood on her new heels. She loved being able to do whatever she wanted, and be able to look fabulous while she did it. She understood Katherine more now than she ever had thought she would. Her humanity was a weakness, and she had shed it quicker than she'd even been able to let go of anything her entire life. Too easy Barbie, watch your step. The ease of her transition had not even registered in her brain until after the fact. Did that mean her humanity could snap back as easily as it had gone? The thought was unnerving but she shrugged it off. With the back of her hand she wiped the few drops of blood from her lips and grinned. "Time to go get drunk." She giggled and fixed her hair in a nearby window before setting off down the sidewalk.
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
Klaus growled at the Witch before him. "Are you telling me there's not one spell to force humanity back into a vampire? After all the years of witches looking for ways to make us pay for our sins you've never found a way? NEVER?" His barely contained rage was taking over, and he knew he needed to cool it before he killed her.
"No, I have never heard of such a thing, and the spirits whisper to me it is not possible. She has to want this for herself." The old black woman's stare was strong enough to make Klaus believe her as he stormed his way out of her shop and into the bright shining sun. Normally he would have killed her for being useless, but for some reason force wasn't an option, and Caroline didn't want her humanity right now...Klaus felt helpless. For the first time in his existence he'd finally been feeling his human side and the cause of it went and lost her own...
And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find
She was sitting at a bar in Miami, but she hadn't bothered to learn the name. Her tiny red sequined dress sparkled brightly, reflecting the lights and lasers in time with the music. Her eyes swept over to the dance floor while she waited for her Long Island iced tea. The gorgeous bartender came back swiftly, drawing her from her thoughts. "On the house ma'am." Her smile was radiant as she took it from him, her fingers lightly grazing his as he drew back. She gave a small seemingly nervous smile before quickly looking away back to the floor. Bodies were everywhere wall to wall, sweaty skin pressed against her own and she closed her eyes to absorb her surroundings.
'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up
I could just turn my own emotions off and get on her level? He mused over the thought but decided against it as he leaned against a light pole directly in front of the witch's shop. His face slowly turned upwards, eyes closing gently as he let the rays of the sun that were so deadly to most of his kind bore down into him. He focused on the feelings he was experiencing, the turmoil and deep feeling of loss with Caroline gone...
The anger at her for making him feel and then leaving like that. His fists balled up at his sides as he allowed the thought to simmer quietly. He couldn't think of a better way to make her pay for making him feel, than to make her feel. He was going hunting tomorrow. She would be allowed one more night of freedom before he went after her.
He'd never gotten to win her heart with everything going on, so maybe if he could woo her enough now... She'd carry those feelings as he helped her grieve once she turned her emotions back on. His eyes snapped open, and he took in his surroundings. His grin was slow as he eyed the old couple staring at him.
If only they knew...
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Her head cocked gently as she focused on all her senses but sight, blonde curls framing her face on one side and covering it on the other as she took in the vibrations of the room. She sensed the bartender near her and held up a single finger for another drink. Cautiously she opened her eyes, the sounds of the club suddenly falling away she spotted a tall, blonde broad backed Adonis near the entrance way. The curly, sandy blonde hair almost caught her off guard until the man turned around, revealing he not who she'd thought he was. Shaking off the odd tightening in her chest she dropped a dollar on the bar for the bartender before grabbing her drink and melting into the crowd. Dinner time. She thought darkly as she rounded the dance floor to subtly move into the man's line of sight, but not close enough to speak to.
She bit her lip in feigned nervousness, clutching her drink a bit tighter to her chest and allowing a bit of worry to show within her bright blue eyes. She knew her dress was catching eyes everywhere, so she wasn't surprised when he finally walked up to her with an easy smile on his face.
She was almost taken aback by how much he resembled Klaus even up close, and it only made it that much sweeter as he fell into her trap.
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and gifts we got
Yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end you're still my friend, at least we did intend for us to work
We didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got,
Klaus didn't know what to do with himself for the rest of the day. He'd tracked her down through his network of spies and decided to leave her be for the night, he was after all, about to rock her world.
and what I'm not
Caroline dropped the lovely unconscious man to the gutter by the back door of the club. She used a single finger to wipe the remaining blood off of her chin and licked it clean. The veins under her eyes receded and her breathing returned to normal as she fixed her curls and took off at a brisk walk down the sidewalk, careful to avoid any mess she may have left.
And who I am.
He dropped the wrist of the girl in his lap and sighed heavily. The blood induced haze he was in did nothing to help his aching heart. Hell, nothing could probably help that except for a certain baby vamp. His growl was savage as he thought about Caroline before tearing into the blonde's wrist again.
I won't give up on us
Why didn't I kill him? The thought weighed heavily on Caroline as she took her time strolling down the main road, the hustle and bustle of the late night crowd and layered sounds of different types of Spanish, English and a couple other languages she wasn't so sure about flying through the warm night air allowed her to get lost in her thoughts. He looked like Klaus.
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
Still looking up...
Klaus took another swig of his bottle, glaring at the body that was slowly leaking a puddle of blood on the plush white carpet of his suite. Stupid fucking blondes. He couldn't help but feel the sheer anticipation of the hunt he had in store for the next day. She would never see him coming, and he couldn't keep the evil grin from forming. Oh Caroline, we have things to do indeed.
I won't give up on us
(No I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough, He knows
(I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn
(We are alive, We are loved)
God knows we're worth it
(And were worth it)
Caroline dropped to the bed of her compelled suite in the Holiday Inn. It was only a few streets down from the club she had been in so it hadn't taken long to get there, even at human speed. The buzz from the nights activities and the face of a smirking hybrid wouldn't leave her alone the whole journey, and the energy she had felt from her feeding session was beginning to wear off, leaving in its place a dark, ragged hole she wasn't sure how to fill. Blank eyes stared up at the pristine ceiling as she sifted through her thoughts, Is lust considered an emotion? She mulled that over as she pictured his face, a contented sigh escaping her lips as she closed her eyes and let dreams of them in the forest take her over.
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up...
