I stepped off the staircase into the living room, wearing a pair of jeans and a red v-neck shirt. My shoulders were bruised and aching, and I felt emotionally worn out from the day. I just wanted to get this over with. The living room had been cleaned out by the time I had showered and gotten dressed. Henry sat on the black leather couch, the only piece of furniture from the living room that hadn't been destroyed today.

He sat hands relaxed on the couch on either side of him. His eyes were screwed up tight, and his forehead wrinkled in concentration. He looked just like he had that day in the car. I sat down on the furthest end of the couch, trying not to disturb him. His phone lay next to him on the couch, and it lit up, reading 1 NEW MESSAGE FROM KLAUS.

I looked over to see if he had noticed but he didn't. I reached over, patting the arm closest to me gently, and every thing around me turned dark. The ouch I was sitting on was a bench now. The one from the garden. It was freezing cold outside , and the only light was from the few places the moon shined from behind dark clouds.

I shot up and peered into the darkness, searching for sign of anyone. I was so confused, I waked out of the garden and towards the side of the house. There I saw Henry, and Klaus. They both looked angry. Henry's fists were balled up at his sides, and he glared down at Klaus.

"You'll kuh-kill huh-her!" he bellowed out. He grabbed Klaus by the shirt and pushed him back hard.

Then he noticed me, Klaus' face registered my presence, and he stood up rushing over to me. He stared down at my neck, noticing blood dripping down my neck from a giant gash in my neck. I touched it and the blood was wet on my hand,but it didn't hurt. My forehead wrinkled on confusion.

I looked back up at Klaus, and the veins beneath his eyes were dark, and he grabbed me roughly, but I couldn't feel his hands on my arms. saying, "It's okay my little butterfly." Then he sunk his teeth into my neck, but I couldn't feel it. Uncontrollably, a shriek bellowed out from my throat, but it was high pitched, and unfamiliar sounding.

I saw Henry then. He rushed over to me as I struggled in Klaus' death grip. he stood behind Klaus, looking at me saying. "Ho-ld uh-on Sar-rah. I'll huh-elp yuh-oo."

Sarah? I thought. He leaned closer then, his hands grabbing Klaus arms, pulling him back. I saw a girl in the reflection of his eyes, she lokoe scared and confused. Her long black hair was blowing crazily in the wind, and her grey-blue eyes looked frightened. I realized I was the girl in the reflection.

Then all of a sudden I was back on the black leather couch, Henry watching me with curious eyes.

"Did you do that?" I asked him.

He nodded and said, "Be care-fuh-ll El-enahh." He warned me.

I didn't say anything, just nodded and stood up, heading for the door. I turned before leaving asking, "Did she die?" Henry gave a sad nod and I walked outside. The cool summer night air felt good on my skin.

Why did Henry warn me about Klaus? I was exhausted from all the thoughts running through my head. I sat down on the steps that led into the house, resting my head in my hands. I heard a car pull up, and looked up, watching Klaus get out of his black SUV and walk over to e, twirling the keys in his hand casually.

At least Klaus seems to be in a better mood than earlier, I thought to myself. "Ready to go?" he asked me, reaching out hand to help me up. I stood up, leaving his hand hanging the air.

"I don't see why we have to go out, just to renegotiate. We could do that here easily," I muttered crossly, crossing my arms over my chest grumpily and walking towards the car.

"Why not get out? Explore the world? have some fun?" he asked gleefully. I rolled my eyes and got into the car, slamming the door shut roughly.

We drove off, Klaus put o the radio, and a song I didn't recognize played loudly. I thought about Jeremy. I missed him a lot. I missed everyone a lot. But I knew they were safer with me here, even if it means I have to go to dinner with the man I hate most in the world.

After a twenty minuet drive, Klaus pulled into a small, Italian restaurant. We got out of the car, and I followed Klaus inside. It was a little crowded and I overheard Klaus asking for a table in the back. The waitress nodded happily, and led us over to the table. We passed people chatting over their meals, and a small dance floor, where people where dancing to classical music.

We came to our secluded table, and I sat down across from Klaus.

"Klaus, I plan on insisting the dame deal as before." I started, but Klaus held up a hand, stopping me.

"Elena, we have all the time in the world to talk about business. Let's just enjoy our meal." he said, and I saw the waitress bringing over plates with steaming food.

She set down a plate of pasta with different vegetables and meats in it. Klaus and I managed to get through eating our meals- well I ate- and keeping up normal conversation. I told him of how Stefan used to take me to this little restaurant once a month. Talking of Stefan reminded me of home, so I got a little sad, but distracted myself by keeping up conversation with Klaus.

After I finished the waitress came and cleared our plates away, and Klaus offered me a hand saying, "Would you like to dance/"

"Not really." I said flippantly.

He shot me a grin saying, "Come on. it won't kill you."

I hesitantly took his hand and he took me out to the dance floor. A soft, piano solo was playing, and Klaus put his hand on my waist, and placed my hand gently on his shoulder, taking my other hand in his. We swayed slowly and he spun me around a few times. While we were dancing I couldn't help but stare into his beautiful blue eyes, and watch the way the sparkled in the dim light of the restaurant.

I also couldn't help but noticed how he drew me closer with each step, his hand sliding to the small of my back and holding me close. His other hand was still holding mine tightly, the warmth of his touch radiated through me.

Towards the end of the song our bodies were pressed as tightly together as could be, and his face was only inches from mine. he gave me a smile, and I smiled back, my heart beating loudly in my chest. He leaned closer to me, his lips getting closer and closer...

What am I doing? This is Klaus! I immediately backed away. Stepping out of his embrace and looking down at he floor I felt embarrassed and foolish that I had let myself feel so comfortable around Klaus. "Maybe we should go." I suggested.

He just nodded, composing himself quick, and keeping emotions of his face. When we were in the car, I turned to face him and said, 'So, about the deal."

"Ah, yes. Not to worry, love. I haven't forgotten." he said with a smile, "Where shall we begin?"

"Like I said before, I'm not backing down from the conditions I had before. I'm sick of death, of people dying. It's necessary." I said confidently, determined to keep to my previous terms.

"Okay, Elena. Here's the deal. You were right earlier. I need you. So, I promise to stop the death. But you have to promise me something."

"What?" I asked nervously.

"You have to listen to me. I am still in charge. And whether or not you care if you die, there is something I can do." he said, looking over at me with a serious expression.

"Klaus, you already promised you would stay away form everyone I care abut and mystic falls. There's nothing left you can do to hurt me." I said stubbornly.

"And I intend to keep those promises. But there's something I could take away from you."

"And what's that?" I asked.

"Your mortality." he said, smiling cruelly.

"What?" I asked, shocked.

"That's right love. I could easily turn you into a vampire."

Thank you all for reading! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! :) Things are going to start getting exciting soon! I cannot wait! I also have an idea for sort of a spin-off or novella for this story called "Elena's Journal" It would be a seried of journal entried baut her life wiht Klaus, etc. So tell me what oyu think of that idea. So update tomorrow, mostly likely!