Chapter Nine

I watched as Klaus's eyes sprang open at the sound of my voice. My back was pressed against the door as I hung onto the door knob for dear life. Klaus's eyes met with mine. I was sure he could see the pain in my eyes. "Caroline what is it?"

"Something…is…wrong." I said.

Klaus flashed himself so he was inches from my face. His eyes widened with concern. Gently looking me over he cupped my face. "What is it love?" Klaus asked.

"I don't know. All I know is it hurts."

"Turn around." Klaus said.

I didn't know what he was planning on doing. I didn't argue. Klaus held out his hand. Gently I grasped it squeezing it hard through the pain as I slowly turned. "Sorry" I said through gritted teeth. Klaus chuckled. "Sweetheart I'm an original." Klaus whispered. I closed my eyes as I felt his breath against the back of my neck. I pressed my forehead against the door. Slowly he brushed my hair away from my shoulder. His touch on my skin was so exhilarating. Gently his fingers slowly stroked my skin down my neck to the strap of tank top. He gently slid the strap over my shoulder where it revealed the spot the stake had been earlier. "You have wood splinters love." Klaus said. "And they have vervain in them. Come on."

Klaus grasped my hand as he led me to his bed. "Lay on your stomach." Klaus said. I painfully climbed onto his bed lying on my stomach. I watched as he entered the bathroom then emerged with a bowl of water and tweezers. I knew this was going to hurt. Gently he sat down next to me. I gripped the sheets as I buried my face into the pillow. I felt the tweezers go into my wound as it fished for the wooden splinters. Tears spilled down my face with each splinter that was pulled from my body. "Sorry love." Klaus whispered. I wanted to scream in pain. It took several minutes before they were all out. One almost lodged into my lung.

"There all done love." Klaus said.

Gently I felt a damp cloth wipe away the blood on my shoulder. I was exhausted from the pain. "Klaus can I stay in here for the night?" I asked sleepily.

"You can stay in my bed anytime love." Klaus grinned.

I laughed as I gently swatted Klaus on the arm. I climbed into bed as Klaus went and disposed of the wooden splinters in the bathroom. I claimed the side that Klaus was not sleeping on. I lay on my stomach with my arm above the covers. I felt the bed dip when Klaus climbed in. Instantly the room darkened.

"Sweet dreams Caroline." Klaus whispered.

"Klaus…thank you."

I opened my eyes and looked to my side. Klaus looked deep into my eyes. There was something else in his eyes that I have never seen before. Not in anyone. Klaus gently scooted closer to me. He was now lying on his side. This person I was looking at wasn't the monster that everyone thought he is. He is sweet, charming, charismatic, loving, compassionate, strong and goofy at times. He's not the villain he sets out for everyone to think he is. Gently he brushed my hair out of my face as he gently began running his fingers up and down my arm.

My heart was hammering against my chest. What was happening to me? What was he doing to me? I couldn't help but smile. "What?" Klaus asked.

"Underneath that evil villain or monster that everyone claims you are. There's a sweet, charming man who cares deeply about his family and me." I said.

Gently tilting my chin up his lips hovered over mine. "Don't tell anyone." Klaus whispered. His lips planted a kiss on my cheek before he rolled back over to his stomach. I laid there trying to get a hold on breathing. I feel something for him. I know I shouldn't but I do. I can't fight it. But what is so wrong with feeling something? Yes, he has done some horrible things but so has everyone else. So have I. I killed twelve witches just to save Bonnie. I went on a feeding rampage when I was turned. Elena killed people at school and so much more. I sighed as I closed my eyes. I rolled to my side as my back faced Klaus. I felt his arm drape around my waist as he pulled my back to his front.

This felt so…perfect. So right. I smiled as I lay in his arms. Gently I froze when I felt his lips kiss me behind my ear. Instantly my nerves were woken again. There was a fire building inside of me. I swallowed hard trying to push these thoughts out of my head. As much as I didn't want to admit it then Elena was right. I did have dirty thoughts of Klaus and I. I still do. "One day you'll tell me you feel something." Klaus whispered.

I awoke alone. I climbed out of Klaus's bed feeling much better. As I headed to the door I heard him. I could smell him even. "Morning love." Klaus said in that sexy accent. I turned to face him and froze. Klaus stood shirtless with a towel wrapped around his waist. Water was still dripping from his body and hair. My god. Klaus grinned as he looked at me.

"Morning. Um… I need to change." I said smiling.

Quickly I flashed out of his room before he could stop me. My heart was hammering against my chest as I was heading toward my room. As I approached the door I was flung hard against the wall. "What the hell." I muttered. I glanced up to see Corinne smiling.

"You need to leave. You're not wanted."

Rising to my feet I glared at her. "Back off Corinne."I growled. Was she out of her damn mind? Seriously. "Have it your way." Corrine growled. I knew that look she thought because she was a vampire now she could end me. I don't think so. I jumped before she could make her move on me. She came at me again causing us to fall over the railing and crash loudly onto the small table in the foyer.

"What the bloody hell is…oh, shit. KLAUS!" Rebekah yelled.

I knew I didn't have much time left before Klaus came down and stopped me. "God dammit Corrine do you have to antagonize Caroline?" Kol bit out as he entered the foyer. I heard Klaus's bedroom door. Without another thought I slammed Corinne against the wall grabbing her by the throat she wiggled to get free. I sank my fangs into her neck. She screamed. I drank from her until I felt her weak.

"Caroline love let her go." Klaus said.

I couldn't help but smile. He sounded amused by my actions. I glared at Corinne who looked at me afraid. "Come at me again I will kill you." I said through gritted teeth. I released my grasp on her throat allowing her to drop to the floor. I turned to face Klaus but he wasn't the only one standing there. Klaus stood wearing these dark denim jeans and a gray long sleeved button down shirt with the top few buttons exposing his hard chest. God why was I acting like this? I needed to get away from him and calm down.

I swallowed hard and headed toward the stairs. Klaus grasped my wrist stopping me. I glanced up at him holding my breath. "Caroline." Klaus said. I smiled knowing exactly what he was thinking and I understood why. "Don't worry I'm not going to take off." I said. Klaus smiled and relaxed a little. Rebekah was smiling as she watched us. I headed up stairs quickly. I needed to relax.

After taking a nice relaxing bubble bath I slipped on some dark denim jeans pulling a white t-shirt on underneath my gray long sleeved sweater with a black belt at the stomach. I slipped my black flats and applied some light makeup.

I headed down the stairs and headed into the kitchen where Rebekah stood with Finn and Sage. I smiled. "It's a pleasure to see you again Caroline." Finn said smiling.

"You as well. Hello Sage."

"Caroline I do apologize for trying to kill Damon." Sage said smiling.

I liked Sage she was sweet and you could see how long Sage and Finn have been in love with one another. I just hope one day that can be me no matter who it is with. As long as they never tire of me. "Not a worry. Isn't my problem. I'm done being collateral damage." I said.

"Ah, yes when it comes to Elena."

"Yeah." I said.

I headed to the freezer grabbing some ice cream and blood mixing them into a bowl. Rebekah got me hooked on this. It's a girl's best friend. "Blood and ice cream? Interesting." Finn said. I laughed as I nodded my head. "It's a girl's best friend. Sage you should try some. Rebekah got me hooked."

Finn chuckled as he watched Sage make a bowl of ice cream and blood. Finn was handsome. In fact all the Mikaelson boys were handsome. Finn was tall. Always dressed in suits or dress shirts a lot like Elijah very elegant. His hair was short brown tousled hair that was slicked back out of his face. Bright hazel eyes. You could see how in love he is with sage. The way he watched her. I couldn't help but smile. "Where's Klaus?" I asked.

"On a date."

I whipped around at her voice. Was Corinne really starting this again? Did she want me to end her life? "What? Shocked that he didn't want you? Or did you give him a piece? I saw you in his room last night." Corinne said smiling.

"He was helping get wood splinters out of my shoulder."

"Sure he was. But he doesn't want you anymore." Corinne said.

I don't know what came over me. I shouldn't care that Klaus is on a date. He is allowed to date whoever he is. I didn't care. I didn't. But I was finding myself getting angrier and angrier by each passing second. And it was getting harder and harder to not rip her throat out. I was breathing heavily. I wanted her to die. "Caroline what's the matter am I upsetting you?" Corinne said smiling. She slowly began walking toward me. "You are ugly. Pathetic. Weak. And unworthy of love."

That was it. I couldn't take it anymore. I flashed before she could react. Plunging my fist into her chest as I slammed her against the wall. I held her beating heart as I watched her not move but look afraid. "CAROLINE NO." Sage and Rebekah chimed.

"KOL" Finn yelled.

Quickly Caroline and Sage were by my side. Rebekah placed her hand on my shoulder. "Caroline don't do this. You'll ruin your shirt." Rebekah said. But I didn't move. All I saw was blood, anger and revenge. I wanted to rip her heart out while it was still beating. I wanted her lifeless body to drop before me.

I stood there glaring at Corinne waiting for her to say something. But she didn't and I was shocked for once. "Cat got you tongue?" I snarled. I could hear two sets of footsteps walking into the dining room where I had her pinned. I already knew it was Elijah and Kol.

"Rebekah Klaus would like…." Elijah said frozen.

"Seriously?" Kol said annoyed.

"She started it." I bit out gripping her heart tighter.

"What Elijah?"

"Never mind I will deal with this. Klaus she seems to have her hands tied at the moment….like stopping Caroline from ripping Corinne's heart out. No her fist is literally in her chest." Elijah said into the phone.

Sage gently placed her hand on my shoulder. "Caroline don't do this. This isn't you. This is your anger and hatred for this girl speaking. If you kill her you will never forgive yourself. You will live with guilt for the rest of your life don't do it. I'll kill her for you."Sage said.

But I didn't listen to a word they were saying. I wanted to hurt her. Like she hurt me so many times in high school and now. "Elijah give me that phone." Rebekah said. I watched as she yanked the phone out of her brother's hand. "You need to calm her down. Please." Rebekah snapped. Rebekah flashed to my side as she pressed the phone to my ear.

"Caroline love listen to me." Klaus said.

I groaned. It was the sound of his voice and what he meant to me. I could feel some of the anger leave my body. How does he do this? "No" I said through gritted teeth.

"Caroline don't do this love. This is not you. You will want to kill yourself over guilt and regret. Please don't do this. If anything don't do this for me love." Klaus said.

I groaned in frustration. He had to pull that card. He had to say that. Because part of me knew he was right. I would regret this and feel guilt. I breathed exasperated. "Fine." I said. Rebekah smiled as she took the phone. I couldn't hear what he was saying. I glared at Corinne. I leaned forward and grinned. "So help me god if I see you when no one is around I will kill you." I spit out.

I released my fist from her heart and pulling it out of her chest. I would let her live. For now. Corinne gasped as she dropped to the floor. I flashed passed Rebekah and grabbed a bottle of tequila from the den and was heading straight to my room. Maybe I would go back tomorrow. "Caroline." Sage asked.

"I want to be alone."

No one spoke a word but stared at me. I gulped down several swigs before I made it to my room. I wanted to be belligerent drunk so I passed out. I still wanted to kill that bitch but I wouldn't for Klaus. Why was I so angry when she told me he was dating? I entered my room clicking on some angry chic music as Stefan
called it. I collapsed onto my back as stared at the ceiling drinking all my thoughts and sorrows away.