A/N: Ok seriously, episode 3x21 was pretty awesome. I was on my toes the entire time, and I can't always say that. Also, I can't thank all of my readers enough. The only way I know how to thank you is update as quickly as I can. You make me smile when I see someone favorite, review, or put this on your story alerts. =)

"Stop drawing in my notebook!" Caroline giggled as she grabbed her notebook from Klaus's iron tight grip. He smiled as he held on for dear life, continuing whatever masterpiece he was working on.

"Works of art take time, sweetheart."

"You're doodling and it's a wolf. It's not Van Gough." She smiled as she gave in and let him keep the notebook.

They were currently in art class, supposedly working on the current assignment. Everyone in class was being loud though. It's what normally happened on Fridays. The teacher just didn't care what they did at the end of the week. It had been almost two weeks since Homecoming, so it was about mid October now. Caroline sincerely hoped the teacher would let them do this every Friday for the rest of the year. It was art class after all. Weren't they supposed to share their artistic abilities with the other students and discuss amongst themselves?

Caroline watched as Klaus flipped through the pages of her book. It was her doodle book. It was the place she would draw all of her fashion and jewelry designs that she planned on using when she made it big in New York after she graduated from this place. She watched as his expression changed from an amused look to one of focus.

"These are really good, Caroline. Why haven't you showed me before?"

"I don't know. The topic never came up I guess."

"So this is something you're passionate about?"

"Yea. I really want to move to New York after we graduate and get into something that involves designing. I know it will probably be a while before I could actually have my own line of clothing, but I'm willing to work for it."

"I think you'll do a fantastic job. Your work is almost as good as mine." He grinned as Caroline punched him on the shoulder playfully.

"And what about you, Mr. Mikaelson? What are your plans after graduation?"

"I haven't really thought about it before."

"Not at all? What about your drawings?"

"I'm not going into fashion design." He smirked.

"I didn't mean that," Caroline giggled, "but what about selling your pictures? You haven't imagined some of your work being in an art gallery?"

"The thought's crossed my mind. I just have little faith in that daydream actually coming true."

"Don't sell yourself so short." She smiled, taking his hand in hers and giving it a soft squeeze. Caroline had seen his drawings and they were amazing…probably better than her own designs. Klaus just needed a little push in the right direction.

"I'll think on it."

"That's all I ask," Caroline turned to continue working on the assignment at hand. It was pretty simple stuff. If she had to guess, it was probably just busy work. All they had to do was draw something that was in the room. The teacher had said it was just to sharpen their artistic skills. Her choice had been to sketch a book that was on the shelf next to the window. Klaus hadn't even touched his paper. He was too busy drawing wolves in her notebook still. She smiled as she turned around so her back was against their table and her legs were crossed. Caroline attempted to give Klaus a faux seductive look, narrowing her eyes at him.

"Draw me like one of your French girls." She said in a high-pitched voice.

Klaus started laughing quietly, obviously trying to keep from drawing attention to himself by busting out. He leaned in close to Caroline's ear to whisper to her.

"I think we'd need a wardrobe change for that, angel." He grinned and kissed her softly on the cheek before returning to his doodle.

"You wish." She mumbled to herself, grinning like a little girl. As if that thought hadn't crossed her mind already. Caroline looked at the clock. Only fifteen minutes left until she was home free for the weekend. Her drawing was basically done at this point. She leaned in closer to Klaus, watching him draw his wolf.

"Oh! Are you going to the Salvatore's birthday party at the end of the month? It's a costume party since it's so close to Halloween. Everyone from our lunch table is going. It would mean a lot if you came with me." She gave her best set of puppy eyes.

"Darling, you're lucky I went to Homecoming after that party at Jules's house. Parties and places with large crowds aren't my scene."

"I beg to differ. I found that party quite memorable. There was this boy there and he ended up being the highlight of my evening."

He chuckled. "Well I guess I can't argue with that. Some girl ended up saving my ass that night."

"She sounds pretty remarkable." The thought of his words that night came rushing back to her, making her grin.

"She is." He smiled, giving her a sideways glance. Caroline couldn't help but blush. Damn him.

"Well if she is so remarkable, you should probably go to this party with her. Especially since Elena will be occupied with one of the birthday boys. Not to mention Bonnie and Matt have gotten closer, so they'll be stuck at the hip."

"Alright, alright," He chuckled, "I'll go with you."

"Yay!" She clapped her hands together.

"So what are you dressing up as? Please tell me it's not a slutty nurse…or anything slutty for that matter."

Caroline giggled. Klaus was so different from other guys sometimes. He had told her before that he would much prefer a girl with class than a girl who had her legs open for all the guys she met. Which meant he was pretty much the opposite of every guy in this school.

"I was thinking Tinkerbell." Caroline watched as his expression became horrified.

"I'm not going as fucking Peter Pan. There is no way in hell I'm wearing tights."

Caroline did her best to keep from doubling over with laughter. He thought they had to match? Oh dear god. Tears came to her eyes as she pictured Klaus in lime green tights and a little green hat to match. When she finally looked at Klaus, his face was confused, wondering what in the hell she thought was so funny about this. It only made her want to laugh more. She finally settled herself before speaking again.

"You don't…Hun, you don't have to match me," She bit her lip to keep from laughing more, "I'm not even sure if it's what I'm going to dress up as."

"Oh thank god." Klaus let out a huge sigh of relief.

Just then the bell rang. Finally, class was over. She gathered her books up and waited for Klaus to tear his doodle out of her book before giving it back to her. Caroline raised an eyebrow questioningly before shaking her head and heading to the front of the room to turn her picture in. She watched by the door as Klaus handed the teacher his wolf drawing, giving her a little wink before walking over to Caroline. She could see the teacher shake her head, a small smile on her lips. Caroline was pretty sure she was just happy Klaus was even attempting to participate. The expectations teachers had for him were pretty low, and that was just how he liked it. She giggled as he came up to put an arm around her shoulders, the two of them walking out of class together.

Yup…that was her man alright.


Caroline,

Meet me upstairs. I have a surprise for you.

-Klaus

Rebekah looked at her note. Katherine had given it to her last week when she had given Katherine a piece of paper with Klaus's signature on it and what she wanted the message on the note to be. It looked exactly like a note Klaus would write. The forgery was perfect and Katherine had done an excellent job.

If everything went according to plan, this would hopefully tear Caroline apart so much so, that she wouldn't want to see Klaus again. The Salvatore birthday party was in two weeks, and she was sure Caroline would go. Whether Klaus went or didn't go was not important. This would work for either occasion, Rebekah had made sure of that.

Her phone buzzed, announcing an incoming text message. It was from Katherine.

You're lucky I'm good with Photoshop. They're finished.

Rebekah smiled to herself as she typed out a response.

Perfect. I'll pick them up at your house. Thanks.

Everything was slowly falling into place. The only question left would be if Caroline believed the set-up or phone buzzed.

No, thank you. You still owe me another $20 ;)

Dammit. She sighed and threw her phone on the desk beside her bed. The girl was expensive, but hopefully well worth it. From somewhere downstairs, she could hear a glass shatter. Seemed like her father was drinking again…and he wasn't happy.

Rebekah tiptoed to her door; as if someone would hear her if she just walked over there like she usually would. Mikael was yelling again. Nik was home apparently. She sighed as she heard footsteps on the stairs. Slowly, she opened her door just to see through a tiny crack. He didn't look happy, but he didn't have any bruises or new cuts. She sighed, closing the door quietly and leaning against it on the floor. Niklaus deserved better than this place.

Everyone thought Rebekah was just jealous of the attention he was giving Caroline. Which…she would be lying to herself if that wasn't partially true. Caroline was a small town girl though. She would stay here and have a white picket fence life. If her and Klaus continued dating, he would end up joining her. When Klaus was into a girl, he was in for the long haul. He would stay with Caroline here if that were what she wanted. Klaus didn't need to be here though. Rebekah knew he had to be away from their father…far, far away.

And that was the truth. No matter what she told everybody else and no matter what she told herself…the truth was that she loved Nik and just wanted to see him get away from this place.

And what she had planned was the only way it would happen.

A/N: And the plot thickens! Does Rebekah mean well deep down? And, we'll be having another party soon. That's always a good thing, right? I mean…nothing bad ever happens at the parties. This party is a costume party at least. I already know what I want Caroline and Klaus to go as, but do my lovely readers have any ideas for the other characters? Anything you want to see your favorite character dress up as? If not, I'll think of something, just want some of your opinions!