They stood in the doorway to her room.
"Thank you for today."
Caroline flashed him a bright smile. His own smile faded lightly as he moved in slowly and placed a gentle kiss on her cheek. It was a natural exchange between them now and she welcomed it each time.
"I assure you, it was my pleasure."
Turning on his heels he clasped his hand behind his back to walk down the hall. Caroline's eyes followed him until he was out of site, the goofy grin on her face still present as she entered her own room and shut the door.
After a few hours of trying to fit her new clothes and presents she'd acquired while on the trip into her luggage and double checking, Caroline's nerves were still on edge. She had thought distracting herself with packing would drive out what she was really worrying about. What happened now? She had taken the first step into this strange relationship between them. She knew that now. Though she wasn't sure what the next move was. She didn't even know if she was ready for any next move. So what happened now? Now that she knew where he stood with her. Truth was she'd always known where he stood with her. His clear intent was not based on greed or jealousy. She wasn't something to conquer or a prize to be won. And he never treated her that way. From the beginning he offered to show her the world. Because she was too full of light to play small town girl. He had saved her more times than he'd put her in danger now. There was the way he was around her. Showing sides of himself that no one else saw but her. She knew he would always want her and they could explore eternity together. Things between them had grown deeper but she still had her home in Mystic Falls and a freshman year of college to finish. Part of her really didn't want to leave. But she knew she would because it would break her mothers heart if she canceled on Christmas. She thought about coming back. Do the Christmas thing but finish out the rest of her break in Nola. New Orleans must be even more wonderful during New Years. Would he even want that? She was pretty sure she knew the answer but wondered if he was still awake to ask.
Opening the door to her room she peaked down the hallway and saw a stream of light escaping beneath his door. Stopping in front of it she hesitated a moment and closed her eyes as she inhaled deeply and then exhaling while opening her eyes slowly. She lifted her closed fist to knock when the door opened swiftly and Klaus stood with a Cheshire grin to greet her.
"To what do I owe this midnight calling."
He moved aside and held his arm out offering her to walk in and she accepted. Spinning around on her bare feet in only a white camisole and pajama shorts she tilted her head to the sides shooting him a playful smile as she spoke.
"Well."
She began and while he made his way from the door to only a few steps between them and she shifted nervously.
"I was just wondering what New Years is like around here."
Klaus's smirk made a quick appearance before his tongue swiped along the inside of his lips. Her shifted his weight to one side and cocked his head to stare at her.
"I think there's a lot more of New Orleans to be seen. Lots more sights, and experiences. "
She eyes him playfully as he saunters over to her with his chin up and eyes staring down with a flat grin. Caroline's eyes widened and her mouth opened slightly but no sound came out. She clenched her teeth and head fell catching the hesitant movements of his hands rising to lightly cradle the sides of her face and bring her eyes clear into his view. His eyes bore into hers intensely. Most likely in search of some indication that she wanted him to stop. He wouldn't find one. He was only touching her face and already her nerves felt like they were trying to jump out of her skin.
They stood like this for a moment just starring back and forth into each others eyes. Her gaze fell to his lips and back up to meet his. The next thing she knew her lips had crashed against his. His hand fell from her face to her lower back while hers wrapped around his neck and her hips bucked into him. They kissed feverishly, continuing to grab at any part of each other they could touch. Caroline grabbed onto his shoulders and sped them around and against one of the bed posts. This caught Klaus off guard and he gave her a wry and proud smile that she returned by tearing his henley off his body. Klaus followed her lead and with a swipe of his hand over her chest the white cami fell to the floor in shreds. She grabbed his face again to kiss him fast and hard while his hands roamed down her sides and he gripped onto her hips. Klaus whipped them both around and onto the bed never missing a beat between their kissing. Caroline was under him now and she stopped to look up at him, her eyes shining bright with excitement. He surveyed her bare skin before growing serious when looking back to her. His hand coming up to brush a piece of hair from across her face.
"Are you sure about this Love?"
Caroline's expression grew soft and the smile on her face wider.
"Seriously?"
She teased him before looking back and forth in his eyes and slowly bringing her lips up to his. Closing his eyes he deepened the kiss and he felt her hands undoing his belt. He assisted her in pulling his pants past his legs and letting them fall on the floor. She gave a short chuckle as he turned his attention to her own legs and sliding his hands up her legs, slipping his fingers along the hem and her shorts and pulling them slowly down and then dropping them onto the floor. His arm wrapped around under her and he moved them up further onto the bed. He moved his arm out from under her while his mouth trailed kisses along the side of her body starting at her breast, along her hips, and then curving around her thighs till his tongue dove inside her. Her arms threw back behind her head against the headboard. Her legs spread on either side of his broad shoulders below her. Gratuitous moans escaped her and she had begun to shake when she grabbed the sides of his head and guided him back up to her.
"My turn."
She says as she switches places with him and now he's the one groaning as he grabs handfuls of her blonde hair and then smooths it back down. Klaus grits his teeth and pulls her up onto his lap and sits up to meet her face to face. They challenge each others eyes before she slides herself onto him and they both exhale heavy and breathless. His hands curl around her shoulders to push her down further and she lets out an arousing gasp when she starts moving her hips in a slow rhythm. She regains herself and looks down at him, his mouth still open from the pleasure and she closes it with her own. The sounds of their satisfaction exchanging between each kiss. His hand moved her hair away from her shoulder and the kisses trailed the nape of her neck. She opened her eyes to see his lingering on the pulse beneath her skin.
"Go ahead."
She breathes out and he shoots a wary glance at her.
"It's okay."
She assures him. He holds her eyes for a moment and she nods lightly.
Unnaturally brilliant gold eyes replace his usually grey ones and sharpened teeth are barred before turning and sinking into the skin just above her collar bone. Her head falls back and his hand cradles around the back of her neck. A small whimper escapes her as he drinks for a few moments before extracting his teeth. Swiping his tongue over the wounds and kissing away the extra blood. She looks back down at him, his face back to human and sincere.
"Your turn."
He commands her and her eyes stay on him while she moves down to his chest. Pecking small kisses along until she tilts her head and shows her teeth before sinking them into the skin just above his nipple and drinking. He watches her intently while caressing the side of her face with his thumb. She continues drinking until she throws he head back in satisfaction.
"There. See. No harm done."
She assures him with a devious grin. He smiles back at her and grabs her face between his hands and kisses her hard. She pushes him back onto the bed and positions herself on him again.
It's the first time she's seen him willingly give up control, and he does it for her. Grabbing both his hands she guides them to hold onto her hips. Sitting up she begins moving with a slow rhythm, never letting her eyes leave his face. She wants this, needs this. To see him come undone beneath her. When she quickens her pace and he bucks harder off the bed their breathing is heavier and in pace with each other. The moaning starts, his eyes close, his head pushes back into the pillow and she smiles to herself before her own head falls back the release sends a charge through her body. She lets outs a visceral cry and his hands are on her face bringing her back down to him for a passionate kiss. A kiss that feels more like a praise, a thank you, for this moment, this night, and a hopeful prayer for more to come.
Its hours before they seem to run out of their endless supply of vampire strength. She's collapsed on his chest and his arm is draped over her bare chest and hips while his other hand is caressing her blonde hair mindlessly.
She breaks the silence.
"I have to leave today."
He lets out a heavy sigh.
"I know."
She lifts her head and rests her chin on his chest so he can see her when she tells him this.
"But I'll be back."
She says with a reassuring smile. He gives her one of his half cocked smirks and places a kiss on her forehead before he replies,
"I know that too."
She smiles widely before grabbing his lips with hers and holding them for a moment. When she lets them go she lays back against his chest and falls into a deep sleep filled dreams of beautiful places, and him.
