Hey guys! So I rewrote this chapter & made it a bit shorter..don't kill me! I kept most of the drama in. But let me know your thoughts!


"You're going to tell Caroline the truth, Klaus. And you have to do it soon. Whatever she decides is entirely up to her." Elena said standing in front of him while he brushed crumbs off his robe.

"I find it rather odd you're not running for your life or screaming that we're murderous creatures. Why are you so calm about this?" Klaus asked skeptically.

"Let's just say I've never underestimated the different cards life can deal out...you don't know anything about me Klaus...it's just me and my brother and those two girls in there. Stefan told me everything. So here's the deal, you—"

"Deal? I do not negotiate with little girls sweetheart."

"Well you'll start if you love Caroline the way Stefan told me you did." She said with her hands on her hips in a defiant pose.

Klaus rolled his eyes and crossed his arms in frustration. He walked a bit further away from the kitchen door knowing Stefan would be trying to listen in on the conversation. Elena followed him reciting her terms and conditions.

"First, you'll tell Caroline...today. I have to speak with Bonnie today so we can all be on the same page, no secrets. You and Stefan will stop this nonsense fighting...he's with me, Caroline is with you...for now & that's that. Also I'm expecting an apology from you for last night or I'll take back my you know what so you'll never step foot into this house again and make sure everyone else knows this fact. Finally I need you to help me find out who killed my parents."

"You cannot be serious...apologize?"

Elena shot him another glare. Out of everything she said, mostly to his back, this was the one statement he picked up on.

"Alright...Elena I apologize for threatening your life and being…unsatisfactory towards Stefan." Elena nodded her acceptance.

"And may you enlighten me on why should I help with this little project of looking for your parents murderers?"

"Because I know they were vampires."


Bonnie sat in the dressing room applying a coral red hue of lipstick on. She was pinning her hair into an elaborate up do when she heard a knock at the door. She was positive that it was Elena being the thorough boss she was and making sure she would be ready in time.

Kol came in and leaned back on the door. Bonnie just had her slip and matching robe on and he appreciated the view. Her hands froze at the back of her head where she was pinning and she just stared at Kol through the mirror facing her. Elena had told her everything there was to know about Klaus and his siblings.

"You're not supposed to be back here." She said going back to her hair and avoiding his intense gaze.

"Well you haven't kicked me out just yet right...how is your evening going Bonnie?"

"It was going along swimmingly until you snuck in here…" she said while giving her hair a final lookover in the mirror. Bonnie stood to face him; she knew what he was, what he was capable of but all that could be thrown out the window if he continued to look at her that way.

"Like I said…you have yet to tell me to leave doll…"he said approaching her slowly and watching her so intently. He wanted nothing more than to taste her…in more ways than one. He stopped in front of her, "I can't get you off my mind Ms. Bennett, just wanted to let you know…maybe you can come up with a solution for my little dilemma."

Bonnie knew of the dangers Elena had warned her of but the heat coming from his stare and the heat starting in her chest and traveling to her core begged to differ. The obvious attraction was there.

"Find your way back here after my performance…maybe I can find a way to help you out." Bonnie said her voice low with desire.

Kol smirked and turned to leave. "Save a dance for me will ya…I'll let you finish up in here."

He left and Bonnie let go of the breath she didn't realize she was holding.


Klaus and Caroline stayed behind. He kept his word and was going to tell Caroline the truth, the rest of her gang was headed straight to Elena's. Jeremy Gilbert was back, therefore his older sister and the patrons of Elena's were sparing no expense for the baby faced big shot and owner of the infamous speakeasy.

Caroline didn't mind though, she'd spend time anywhere with Klaus. They went to his home and ate a low-key dinner. She even wore one of those wide leg trousers Elena was so fond of.

She could tell something was on his mind and it was incredibly difficult to keep her cool and allow him to tell her on his own terms.

"You look absolutely fetching in this outfit love." Klaus said sipping his wine while imagining Caroline without her silk blouse.

"Ya think so? It's nice to dress down for a moment...I now see what the big deal about these pants is. Anyhow, thank you darling." She said while stretching her hand over to his and raking her nails lightly against the back of it sending small waves of electricity through Klaus' entire body. "How about we move on to dessert ..." she whispered seductively.

Klaus took her hand in his and gave it a light squeeze. "Just a minute...Care I have to tell you something...a big something." He was incredibly nervous, of course Caroline would be the one person to ever make him feel this way.

She saw the look in his eyes...it was the same look of trepidation that he had when he told her he wanted to spend eternity with her.

"Yes Nik, I love you too. You always get that look, not to worry stud, but you're pretty much stuck with me."
He chuckled nervously and smoothed invisible lines on the tablecloth in front of him.

"Caroline...do you believe in supernatural beings?" He got out just above a whisper.
She stared and blinked at the subject change.

"Uhhh...that's more of Elena and Bonnie's forte...I don't know if I believe in anything like that."

"If someone were to tell you vampires and werewolves existed..."

"I don't know Nik...are you trying to tell me you believe in that kind of stuff?"

"A bit more than believe sweetheart...to come right out and say it...I'm...I'm a vampire. Well hybrid to be exact..."

"As in Dracula vampire?"

"More or less..." he said preparing his self for the emotional breakdown she was sure to have.
Caroline snickered at first, then busted into full on laughter. Klaus stared at her while he let her have a good laugh.

Caroline wiped away tears and breathed slowly to regain her composure. Towards the end she realized Klaus was not laughing along so she knew she didn't quite understand the punch line.

"Caroline…darling, unfortunately I'm not joking. Elena forced me to tell you the truth all because Stefan told her. For whatever reason she's fine with it…she just wanted the same for—"

"So all those remarks from your sister...and those times you seemed to move incredibly fast…and…"

"First things first Care, you don't have to be fearful...I would never hurt you...I can promise that."

"Speak for yourself brother…where's Kol?"

Klaus slammed his clenched fist on the table which made Caroline jump. He could tell the mix of emotions on her face and Rebekah slinking in with an empty threat was not helping.

"Rebekah, leave this instant."

"I seriously cannot believe you and Stefan are so head over heels in love with these humans you'd risk everything we work for to—"

"Kol is at Elena's. Leave. Now."

Rebekah saw the pure rage behind her brother's eyes and got his point. She went to find Kol who was surely fawning over Elena's best friend singer. She rolled her eyes as she told the compelled driver where her destination was. She was over Klaus and his blonde and definitely over Kol ignoring her and giving this Bonnie girl his attention. Enough was enough.


Bonnie had the crowd at Elena's in a joyous mood. She awaited Jeremy's arrival to announce him. She spotted familiar faces of Chicago's young and wealthy. Including Kol sitting at the end of the bar when she first saw him her opening night. He winked at her while talking to another gentleman.
Stefan was at his usual reserved table against the wall and closest to Elena's office. Elena was mingling and keeping an overall eye on everyone. Drinks were flowing like no other time at the club and everyone didn't care about a possible raid, nothing could possibly ruin the night.

Jeremy entered the club with a huge grin on his face surrounded by four of his biggest friends. Elena spotted her baby brother and sent her cue to Bonnie. The spotlight shone on both Bonnie and Jeremy making his way into his club.

"Ladies and gents, raise your glasses for the man of the hour, Mr. Jeremy Gilbert! How bout we just pretend it's his birthday and party till the sun comes up! C'mon boys, hit it!"

The band followed Bonnie into an upbeat jazz number while Jeremy attracted all of young available women in the entire club. He sat at a reserved table right next to Stefan watching Bonnie perform.

Bonnie wasn't into her performance for more than a minute when a flash came on stage and she found herself being gripped from behind. Her singing was stopped abruptly when an arm went around her throat and all she could see was the bright spotlight and scattered terrified faces in the crowd.


Duh duh duhhhhh. Ok I really couldn't help myself, had too much fun writing the dramatic parts...I do have this fic listed as a Romance/Drama.

Writing a SUPER long chapter 10...it should reveal some answers.

Anyone liking Kennett? I took a small detour from Rebekol...

And remember a few chapters back when I mentioned a small appearance from another Original...next chapter should be it (:

READ AND REVIEW...KEEPS ME GOING!

xoxo,

Steph