30 days had passed since Klaus and Caroline had woken up as humans, it had been hard to adjust at first but it hadn't taken Caroline long to settle back into human life, after all it had only been a few short years since she was turned. Klaus was not handling it well, his temper worse than when he was a hybrid. He felt asthough he had been cheated, immortality is something he had always revelled in, he was strong, undefeatable and now, falling down the stairs would be enough to kill him. The pressure had fallen to Elijah to find a way to break this 'curse'
'Brother I swear to you, I will find a way to undo what has been done'
'May I remind you, brother, should you fail I will have but a few god forsaken years before I perish. That would mean through your failure YOU will break our promise to each other Elijah, always and forever'
'Niklaus I can assure you I will do everything within my power to bring you home and make this family whole again. Now, dear brother please relax, stress does not bode well with a human heart'
With that Elijah ended the phone call. Klaus was in the cottage alone, Caroline was out shopping in the village, which consisted of 1 small street on which to shop. There was a bakers shop, convenience store, florist, post office, launderette and a pub. Klaus had been spending most of his evenings in the pub, drowning his sorrows. He did not like how little tolerance he had for alcohol, when he was a hybrid he could drink a bar dry and still be sober, now, he had realised it takes him roughly 7 glasses of bourbon before he starts to feel tipsy. Not that he didn't like the feeling, but the last time he had stumbled back to the cottage at 2am mind numbingly drunk, he had an awful row with Caroline that ended with him receiving the silent treatment for 2 days, it would of been longer had he not have made an effort.
'Oh Caroline, surely you are not sleeping love, the night is still young, come, share a drink with me' Klaus had called out to Caroline as he climbed the stairs, missing a step and stumbling back a step or 2 before drunkenly falling through Carolines bedroom door 'Come on sweetheart, have a drink with me'
'Look at you Klaus! You can barely stand'
Caroline replied, disdain dripping from her voice
'Come on love, live a little' Klaus perched himself at the end of her bed 'I dare you'
Caroline felt like slapping him around the face, how dare he come in and disturb her beauty sleep at such a ridiculous hour! What made her most angry was the feelings he always stirred in her when he looked at her the way he was now, bright eyes, mischievous, right side of his lips pulled up into a daring smile, he was so handsome but Caroline would not give in 'I would rather die of thirst, but thanks' She replied before lowering herself back to the pillow, half hoping he would just get up and leave whilst the other part of her hoped he would climb up the bed and kiss her. It had been 3 weeks since they had slept together back in New Orleans and neither had brought the subject up. A flashback came into Klaus mind, the night he was in the Grill with Kol and Caroline had walked in, Klaus had offered her a drink but she had responded in the exact same way she did tonight. Kol, he thought, his younger brother who was killed by Carolines friends. In a fit of anger, Klaus stood up
'How dare you speak to me that way! If you had never come to New Orleans, this wouldn't have happened!' Klaus growled at her
'How dare you blame me! I wish I had never come to New Orleans, actually, better yet I wish you had never came to Mystic Falls! I would never have met you and everything would be different to how it is now! You have destroyed so many things but yet against MY better judgement I thought I should atleast give you a chance to prove there was something in you worth saving! How stupid was I!'
'Maybe you should have listened to your little friends and stayed away from me, you Caroline, you are the reason we are in this predicament. Against MY better judgement and my long ago decision not to feel for anyone other than my own family, I let you in! I let you in and it was a mistake and through that mistake my enemies bettered me! The original hybrid, most feared creature on this planet. How stupid was I not to realise that you would be my downfall!'
Klaus' arms began to shake with anger, it was her fault. Had she have stayed away from him, she would be safe but he'd be damned if he would confess his anger comes from his fear for her!
'SERIOUSLY! I do feel sorry for you Klaus, still so scarred by what your father done that you don't believe you are not worthy of affection and love! What a fool I have been! And just to make me feel so much better, I am stuck with you for another 342 days' Caroline launched herself back onto her pillow, she was done arguing with him, done speaking to him period! Klaus quietly walked out of her room, feeling almost sober now he headed to his room to try to sleep away this nightmare which had become his life.

For the next 2 days Caroline wouldn't even look at him, every time he tried to speak to her she turned her back and walked away. On the third day, Klaus had enough of being ignored but he knew that trying alone to get her to speak to him would not work, he had to make a good gesture to win her back so he went into the village and collected some things he thought would help. That evening, whilst Caroline bathed, Klaus set about his plan. He knew that she usually took around 1 and a half hours soaking in the water and then getting ready for bed. He had just finished setting everything up when Caroline walked back down the stairs
'Caroline' Klaus softly called to her 'Caroline, please love, let us not continue our quarrel. I would like to apologise for my actions the other night. I want you to see there is still good in me, don't give up just yet please' Klaus took hold of Carolines hands, pleading with her. Caroline rolled her eyes and gave him a gentle smile before letting him lead her toward the back door.
'Close your eyes' Klaus whispered into her ear as he stepped behind her, covering her eyes with his hands, electricity rushing through her at the touch of his hands. He lead her out of the back door before removing his hands 'Open your eyes' with his breath hot on her neck, Caroline slowly opened her eyes. She sucked in her breath and raised her hands to her mouth in surprise. Klaus had transformed the backyard, decorative fairy lights lit up the hedges. The stony path leading down to the decking area was lit up with LED sunflower lights 'Follow me sweetheart' Klaus smiled as he took Carolines hand. As they descended down the steps, Caroline could feel her heart racing, when the decking area came into view, she could barely speak. Laid out across the decking was a thick red and white patched blanket with a feast of delicious food spread out on top of it. There was a wine cooler which held a bottle of Armand De Brignac Rose Champagne, 2 flute glasses rested neatly beside it. Fairy lights was covering the outside of the decking, draping down like falling snow flakes. The garden couch had been pulled flat with 2 pillows placed neatly at the head of it whilst a thin blanket was folded at the bottom. A bouquet of wildfire dahlias, orange roses and orange and red hybrid lilies sat in a large clear, crystal vase surrounded by little candles on the glass table between the couch and picnic blanket. Klaus knew exactly what Caroline was thinking when she had spotted the couch laid out like a bed, quickly turning to her and stepping so close their noses merely a few inches apart 'I expect nothing from you Caroline, I thought after eating we could just lay together and look up at the starry night' Klaus smiled at her, dimples showing and Caroline could tell he was being genuine, this was his way of apologising and by god had he done a good job! Caroline didn't answer Klaus, she just leant toward him and placed a gentle kiss on his lips. The electricity shot through her body at the contact with him, before losing herself to quickly in this moment she pulled away and headed toward the blanket before sitting down 'Am I to eat alone?' Caroline asked, her eyes and smile shining brightly at Klaus. 'Ofcourse not love' Klaus replied before joining her. As Caroline started putting food onto the plates, Klaus sat down opposite her. After eating they both settled comfortably on the couch, Caroline was now on her 2nd glass of champagne and was feeling a little light headed. Staring up at the sky, Klaus had chosen the perfect night. The sky was completely clear of clouds, all that was above them was the bright full moon and a blanket of countless stars. She turned on her side to face Klaus, smiling at him shyly
'Thank you for this Klaus, it means more than you can imagine'
Klaus raised his hand and stroked down her cheek, raising her head slightly when she lowered it
'I'm sorry Caroline, I am sorry for putting you in this situation in the first place. Had I not have pursued you, you my love would be safely at home with your family and friends' Klaus paused before turning on his back 'This is my fault Caroline. Everything I have ever done, all the people I have hurt brought me to this moment' For a minute or 2 he fell silent, just looking up at the stars, trying to find the right words to say. Turning back to face her, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead 'I do not regret my decisions, had I have not made them I would not be here, on this beautiful night, laying here with you. There is no place in this world I would rather be' Caroline looked deep into his eyes, she wasn't sure if this was a façade, after all, this was Klaus and he never expressed his feelings. Caroline considered what he had said before gently placing a hand on his cheek 'There is a lot of things you have done to my friends, and me that I should not forgive' Klaus diverted his eyes away from her, she knew he felt ashamed of the pain he had caused her 'But, had you not of shown me the part of you which longed to love and be loved in return, I would not be here. I know your demons still torture you Klaus, what your father done, the betrayal from your mother and even betrayal by your brothers and sisters throughout the centuries but Elijah and Rebekah are still here, they are still there for you. And, I am here. I know you are more than you like to portray Klaus and I want to stick around and help you fight your dark thoughts and melancholy moments. Just open up to me, tell me wha' Before Caroline could finish what she was saying Klaus crushed his lips against hers. She could feel the desperate need in him to show her what he felt for her and she was just as desperate to show him. The kiss became less desperate and became more passionate, Klaus sliding his tongue between his own parted lips and lightly pressing against her tongue which was between her own parted lips. Moving his mouth away from Carolines, he kissed down her neck before gently nibbling and sucking. He lifted his body from hers whilst he pushed her top up, first exposing her stomach which he placed light kisses on before pushing it up over her breast. Caroline pulled her arms out of her top as Klaus cupped both of her boobs in his hands and kissed the parts bulging out of her pretty pink bra. Running her fingers through his hair and then down his back, Caroline pulled Klaus top up and over his head, letting it fall to the ground before gliding her fingers up and down his back. His lips found hers again as one of his hands slid around to her back, with a flick of his fingers, her bra was undone and quickly discarded on the floor. With their lips locked on eachothers, they began unbuttoning the others trousers, Carolines button on her little jean shorts came undone first followed swiftly by the button on Klaus dark blue jeans. They both started shimmying the remaining items of clothing off of their bodies. Once they were both completely naked with Klaus between Carolines legs, he gently pushed himself in. Caroline let out a moan of pleasure. This was different to when they had sex as vampires, it was more intimate, an expression of their hidden feelings for eachother. Their bodies moved together in synchronization, as Klaus thrusted in, Carolines hips rising to his movements. Their lips barely moving from the others only to let out a moan. Klaus could feel he was getting close, his body quivering with pleasure, the feeling of being with her, as a human was rapturous. Caroline knew it wasn't going to be long, she could feel the muscle spasms rippling through her, breathing fast and heavy. Their mouths parted as they climaxed together. Klaus kissed Caroline lightly on the lips before laying next to her, as she turned around and placed her head on his chest, Klaus wrapped his arm around her shoulder. Caroline had never felt so safe and Klaus had never felt so at home. They drifted off to sleep.

It had been a month since Klaus and Caroline had spent the romantic evening together under the stars. Caroline had told Klaus she did not intend to rush things with him and insisted they kept separate bedrooms. Klaus conceded but they both only lasted 1 night, and since then they had been together every night. Klaus had changed a lot in the last month, he wasn't visiting the pub as often as he had been before. He had taken her out on their first 'date', the day had been perfect. He had taken out to do something she had never done before, horse riding. There was miles of forest and green fields between them and the nearest town so they had spent most of the day exploring the forest, the lake and then exploring eachother again at he side of the lake whilst the horses were tied up and happily grazing. Within a week, Carolines belongings were moved into Klaus room and she loved nothing more than to cuddle up to Klaus and fall asleep listening to his heart beat. Klaus, for the first time in centuries felt truly happy. This woman, this beautiful, radiant, hard headed woman had changed him in ways he could never explain. Klaus would even go as far as saying he was falling in love with her.

Caroline ran down the stairs when she heard a knock at the door, she couldn't wait to answer it
'Care!' Shouted a brunette girl stood at the door with her arms outstretched, ready to grab Caroline into an anaconda like hug
'Oh my god, Elena I have missed you so much!' Caroline shrieked back as she grabbed Elena and hugged as if she hadn't seen her in years. Her best was finally here!
'Well hey blondie' Came a teasing voice from behind Elena. Caroline let go of Elena and grabbed Damon 'Well this isn't awkward at all' Damon said as Caroline crushed him against her, even she was surprised she had reacted like that at seeing Damon. Damon could hear an unusual sound, thump, thump thump though the sound was quiet.
'Well, well look who we have here' Klaus said as he walked towards them with his hands behind his back.
Caroline shot a glare at Klaus, giving him a silent warning to be cordial otherwise he will regret it later
'Welcome, Elena, Damon' Klaus said nodding towards them 'do come in'
As Damon and Elena walked through the door, Damon grabbed Klaus and pinned him against the wall
'huh, what an odd turn of events' Damon said sarcastically, glaring at Klaus 'How does it feel Klaus, being a weak little human, your life in the hands of a vampire'
'Damon! Let go of him' Elena demanded, grabbing Damons arm. Klaus was struggling for breath but he would not give Damon the satisfaction of seeing his pain. Damon let go and dropped Klaus on the floor.
'Do try to remember Damon, although I am no longer immortal, my family are. Anything harm you may bring to me, my siblings will make you suffer in ways that would make the devil weep' Klaus spat back at Damon who only grinned in response. Damon was no fool, he knew that if he killed Klaus, Elijah and 'sexy-bex' would kill him much more painfully.
'Please, Klaus don't. Damon just stop please!' Caroline begged them both, standing between them she pulled Klaus face in her direction, pleading eyes looking directly at his 'Please' she repeated Klaus nodded and straightened himself before walking towards the living room. Caroline, Elena and Damon followed close behind.
'So Caroline, what actually happened in New Orleans? How are you human again?' Elena asked, Caroline knew her friend was concerned for her but also because Elena had never wanted to be a vampire, she would trade it away tomorrow if it meant she could be human again.
'It's a long story' Caroline replied looking down at her lap
'Yes indeed it is, one of which we can tell you all about later this evening. As for now, we do actually have reservations at our local pub. Caroline love, would you like to show them their room or would you prefer I done it?' Klaus asked, acting the dutiful husband. My old room before I moved into yours! Caroline thought, but without saying anything she smiled to herself and grabbed Elenas hand and led them up the stairs.
After being shown their room, Damon and Elena decided to freshen up and get ready for their meal.
'I don't trust him Damon, even as a human' Elena told Damon, concerned
'Hey, don't worry about Klaus, he is no better than any other human' Damon replied, holding onto her shoulders whilst looking into her eyes
'Yeah, I know he is but his family are still vampires. Please tell me you are not planning on doing anything to Klaus? Damon it would be suicide! Elijah, he would kill you even Rebekah would! Please don't be stupid' Elena pleaded, she knew that Damon still harboured a grudge against Klaus for the things he had done to them all when he was in Mystic Falls.
Kissing her gently on the lips, Damon gazed into her eyes 'He doesn't get to just get away with everything Elena, but, I promise I will be on my best behaviour whilst we are staying here under his roof' Elena knew Damon had chose his words carefully, he would keep the peace for now but that extends only to their stay in this house.
'Damon, when we came up the stairs I only noticed 3 doors on the hallway, 1 was for this room, 1 would be for the bathroom, so that would mean the other is for the other bedroom' Elena said as if she had made a startling discovery, Damon quirked his head at her, waiting to see where this was going 'Caroline must be sharing a room with Klaus! She can't be, she wouldn't, would she?' Damons trademark smirk spread across his face, sucking in an exaggerated breath 'Caroline, sharing a bed with Klaus? How scandalous' Damon pretended to act shocked.

Walking into the village pub, Elena, Damon, Caroline and Klaus looked like any other normal group of friends going on a double date. Klaus led them over to a small table in the corner next to a window. Just as they had sat down at the table 'Damon, why don't you join me at the bar? Let us order some drinks for the lovely ladies in our company' Klaus said, smiling sweetly at Caroline making her blush a little. 'What would you like love?' Damon and Elena looked at eachother, confirming their earlier suspicions. 'I'll just have a glass of coke please' Caroline replied. 'And what would you like?' Damon asked Elena 'I think I need a bourbon' Elena replied. As Klaus and Damon made their way to the bar, Elena looked at Caroline
'So are you going to tell me exactly what is going on between you and Klaus?' Elena questioned
'Look I know this is hard for you to understand Elena but Klaus, it just happened. When we was in New Orleans before the witches turned us into humans. Then when we woke up here, no one around that we knew and not being able to leave, we argued most of the time and then he changed, he really changed Elena'
'People like Klaus don't just change Care, he had 1000 years to shape who he has become. I don't believe that 2 months of being human has turned him into a different person'
'You, of all people should understand! Wasn't Damon a psychotic killer before he met you? He killed for fun, hurt me, hurt Jeremy, he tortured his own brother for years! You still gave him a chance because you knew there was good in him. I know some of the things Klaus has done are unforgiveable but he has changed'
'I hope you're right Care, you know I am just looking out for you'
Lowering her head slightly, Elena reached out and touched Carolines hand. Just then Klaus and Damon arrived back at the table carrying the drinks and dinner menus.
As Klaus sat back down next to Caroline, he could sense something was troubling her, reaching underneath the table he placed his hand on her leg giving a gentle squeeze to comfort her. Caroline looked at him and smiled, moving herself a little closer to him.
Damon looked at Caroline, brows furrowed before looking at Elena quickly then returning his gaze back to Caroline. The sound he had heard back at the cottage, he could hear again. Thump thump thump
Damon smirked to himself before gazing back at the menu.
The meal went smoothly, with only a few threats shared between Damon and Klaus. Caroline and Elena left them both to their bickering as they walked over to the DJ who was holding the microphone, it was karaoke night and Elena and Caroline had every intention of singing!
'Damon, unless you have some sort of desire to die I suggest you tell me what it is you think you know' Klaus was leaning close to Damon, after listening to his remarks the last 20 minutes, Klaus patience had wore thin
'As much as I would love to tell you, I believe that is your girlfriends business' Damon grinned at him, leaning back in his seat and taking another sip of bourbon. Klaus directed his gaze to Caroline who was stood on the small stage singing along to The Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling. She looked happy as she sang along with Elena, dancing together. Suddenly Caroline felt faint, her vision becoming blurry. Dropping the mic to the floor, Caroline fell but before she could hit the floor she felt strong arms around her, looking up she saw Damons face 'You need to go careful mère' Caroline looked at him but before she could respond, Elena and Klaus was at her side 'Caroline are you ok?' Klaus asked, looking concerned. He took her into his arms and helped her stand 'I'm fine I was just dehydrated' Caroline responded, placing a hand on his cheek to reassure him. 'Let's go home' Klaus said as he wrapped an arm supportively around Carolines waist. Heading back to their cottage with Elena and Damon, hands linked together walking behind, Caroline kept hearing a word repeat over and over in her mind, a word Damon had said to her. She had learned a little bit of French in high school and she was wracking her brains trying to work out what the word meant. Suddenly she remembered, she sucked in her breath sharply as the realisation hit her, looking at Klaus who had stopped walking and was looking at her confused, Caroline looked at Damon who grinned back at her. He knew she had finally realised what he had called her. mère, mère was the French word for... oh my god! Caroline thought mère means mom!

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter =-) As the story continues, a few more familiar faces will appear!
How is Klaus going to take the exciting news? How will Caroline even tell Klaus?
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