A/N: so yes, the last chapter was a sneak peek at what was on my mind for a few days now. did you love the concept?
I want to try writing it though but as of the moment I can't post a new story and I don't know why!
So Feel free to tell me our opinions about that sneak peek guys!
As I promised, Chapter 9 is here! hope you'll like it!
~~~~~ BECOMING A PRIORITY ~~~~~
CHAPTER IX
The moment Klaus heard the noise downstairs, he quickly went down
"Niklaus, How's Caroline?" Elijah said
"Resting" Klaus answered shortly and turned his attention to their two guests
"They're from Mystic Falls, Nik. He says he's acquainted with Caroline" Rebekah informed
"Hello there, mate" Enzo greeted, grinning
Katherine moaned, "Love the accent"
"I have an accent too" Kol retorted
"Not as pleasing as his" Katherine scoffed
Klaus slammed Enzo on the wall, "Who are you?!"
"Woah. Slow down pal" Kai chastised
"Can't say I'm not expecting this" Enzo winced
"How do you know Caroline?!" Klaus demanded
Elijah flashed, "Let the man go, Nik. He's not here to create some conflict"
Klaus glared at Enzo
"For God's sake Nik! He saved Caroline!" Rebekah exclaimed
"Why don't you listen to her, mate. And I suggest you keep your voice low. Gorgeous have a sensitive hearing" Enzo said, slyly
Klaus glared daggers at Enzo and released him
Enzo fixed his self, "You're that guy huh"
Everyone turned to Enzo, interested
"What the bloody hell are you talking about?" Klaus hissed
Enzo smiled maliciously, "Damon mentioned that I might be gorgeous' type. Talking about my similarities to someone"
"Did he?" Klaus drawled
"And what did the older Salvatore say about sweet Caroline's type?" Kol inquired
Enzo walked away from Klaus as he said, "Well traveled, Charming accents" smiled at Rebekah and Katherine, "Dodgy morals"
Others snickered at that and looked at Klaus, expecting him to be growling but instead, he looked pleased
Enzo being Enzo loves to infuriate people so he continued, "But I remembered gorgeous adding the list"
"Oh pray tell, hot guy" Katherine flirted
Enzo winked at her and raised a finger, "Arrogant"
Another finger, "Tactless"
and dramatically sighed, "Completely unable to take a hint"
The others chuckled at that and chuckled more when they noticed Klaus' pleased face fell down
Klaus' face was grim, "As much as I would like to-" Klaus get cut off when he heard a loud whimper and in a flash, he was at Caroline's side, soothing her
Everyone followed Klaus, all wore a worried expression. They stood still and watched Klaus murmur reassuring statements at the sleeping Caroline
"Damn that vampire speed!" Kai complained as he arrived at the room
Klaus glared at Kai, Kai covered his mouth, "Sorry" he whispered and gave out a peace sign
Klaus laid Caroline back to the bed and turned to everyone, "Go, We'll talk about everything tomorrow" Klaus commanded
The others nodded and stared at Caroline and Klaus for awhile and started moving out
"I'll show you to your rooms" Elijah ushered Enzo and Kai, Katherine followed them
Rebekah and Kol approached Klaus and Caroline
"She's going to be alright, Nik" Rebekah comforted as she kissed Klaus' cheek
Kol nodded, "Sweet Caroline's strong, Nik. She'll be fine in the morning"
Klaus nodded at their reassurance, his eyes never leaving Caroline
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Caroline walked downstairs and proceed to the dining room since the noise comes from the area. When she entered the room, everyone turned to look at her and she smiled at them, looking at everyone
As her eyes met Enzo, she rushed towards him and hugged him, "You're here!"
Enzo returned the hug, "Glad you're okay, gorgeous"
Caroline just giggled
Klaus raised an eyebrow at Caroline's reaction
Kai coughed, "I hate to spoil your reunion but do I get a hug too? Since I've helped rescue you?
Caroline looked at Enzo, confused. She gave him as 'who-is-he' look
Enzo shrugged, "Meet Kai. He was the latest bad guy in Mystic Falls before he left"
"You're from Mystic Falls?"Rebekah asked "Haven't seen you there"
"Nope. I just went there. Create a havoc then left" Kai shared
Kol whistled, "I like you, let's be friends"
"That depends, Do you like chaos?"
"You bet I do"
"We're friends!"
Elijah shook his head at the immaturity of the two
"Looks like most of the villains in Mystic Falls are gathered here" Katherine smirked
"Do you happen to be a villain too, Enzo?" Rebekah asked
Enzo and Caroline exchanged looks
"Well, something like that.. sort of. For a while"
"Caroline, darling, Are you sure you're supposed to be here? Kol teased
"He's right, Care. It seems to me like you're on the wrong side" Rebekah inserted
"Now, now, what would your friends say? Fraternizing with the enemy" Katherine mocked
Caroline rolled her eyes at their attempts, "Oh get over yourself" and turned to Klaus, who was just looking at her with a blank expression
"Hey" she greeted and approached him
Klaus just nodded
Caroline furrowed her eyebrows at that response
Elijah cleared his throat, "I believe we need to know the side of your story" as he turned to Enzo
Enzo shrugged, "Well..."
FLASHBACK
Enzo and Kai just arrived in New Orleans
"This place looks fun" Kai commented
"This place also happens to be full of supernaturals," Enzo said
"So how do we find your friend?" Kai asked
"Easy. We'll ask the supernaturals" Enzo replied
After tracking a vampire in a city full of people. They questioned him about who's leading the place and where to find them
Enzo and Kai were outside of the compound and they heard loud noises inside
Marcel saw them and approached, "I'm not familiar with your faces"
Enzo stepped forward, "Tourists, mate. What's the ruckus?"
Marcel 'oohed'. "Well sorry but today's not a good time for us to entertain some tourists. We're at war right now" Marcel informed "With witches"
"Is that the king?" Enzo asked and tilts his head towards Klaus
Marcel sighed, "Yes and I advise you to not capture his attention, he's not in the mood. Caroline just got kidnapped"
Kai and Enzo perked up at the name, "Caroline? Who's that?" Enzo carefully asked
Marcel mumbled, "Klaus' someone -something"
"So you better go man, you don't want to be involved in this war," Marcel said
END OF FLASHBACK
"After that, we followed you to where the abandoned house is should be and waited for you to leave so that I can enter the house" Enzo finished
"But we saw nothing there!" Rebekah exclaimed
"Like the witch said, she cloaked it and I siphoned her cloaking spell" Kai explained as he raised his hand
"Siphoner huh. Rare species" Kol mentioned
"What's a siphoner?" Katherine asked, in all her years running, she never encountered one
"A witch or a warlock but it sucks the magic out of you. Pretty handy power but the downside is, he doesn't have a magic on his own that's why he needs to siphon before doing magic" Kol explained
"But how did you know I was not in Mystic Falls? You were still traveling the last time I've been there" Caroline questioned
"I returned. I went to your house but no one's there. I looked for you and your mother but failed. I went to Damon, asked him. He told me about your mom's death and you fleeing. I asked if they tried to do a locator spell to find you. He just shrugged and told me they were busy with something else" Enzo said
Caroline's eyes flashed hurt but hid it right away
"Don't worry gorgeous, I beat him up after telling me that" Enzo winked, "So I left the house and came face to face with that human boy"
"Matt. His name is Matt" Rebekah interjected
Enzo shrugged, "He told me your whereabouts then I left. Met up with Kai and he tagged along"
Elijah gave Enzo a calculating look, "Have you mentioned to us where you were from? We never met you during our stay in Mystic Falls"
Enzo smirked, "I was busy during that time, mate"
Caroline rolled her eyes, "He's an Augustinian vampire, Elijah"
Elijah, surprised, "Really? So it's true then, that there were people who experimented on vampires"
Enzo spread his arms, "The living evidence"
Katherine winced, "Being tortured was your past time then"
"Let's just say I excel in the subject of torture" Enzo winked
Elijah cleared his throat, "Now that's settled" he turned to Klaus, who remained stoic
"Bloody hell" Rebekah cursed in a low voice
Kai turned to her, confused
"Get ready" Kol muttered
"Niklaus.." Elijah tried to calm his brother
Everyone was aware of Klaus' mood. His rage and dark aura says it all. He was hiding it earlier because he wants to hear everything first before exploding
"Klaus, are you okay?" Caroline asked
Klaus just glared at her
"Elijah! Since the war's over, how about we celebrate our victory?" Rebekah intervened
"Celebration," Elijah asked
"Party sounds good!" Kol cheered
"Not a party -wild party! What I meant was a ball!" Rebekah retorted
Kol groaned, "You just want to dress up!"
"How about that, Lijah?" Rebekah asked
Elijah quiet for a moment, thinking
"We, girls, can organize it, right?" Rebekah said and nudged Katherine
Katherine choked, "Oh yeah. We can do that" Katherine muttered as she swallowed her food. She decided to eat her food before Klaus explode and might turn the table upside down
"That's a great idea!" Caroline exclaimed, "A celebration after all that stressful war is something we might just need!"
Klaus snorted, "I doubt that"
Caroline turned to him, "Then how about a small celebration?"
Klaus shrugged, "Doesn't sound great to me"
"And before you go and start to plan about this bloody ball. I have you know that I don't approve of this and I'll make sure that no one will come!"
"But we just won the war, Klaus, we need to celebrate!"
"Is it really necessary?"
"Yes! So that your vampires can unwind!"
"No"
"We're still going to plan it, right Bekah?"
"Do it and I'll make sure that I'll dagger Rebekah on the process"
"What the hell is your problem?!" Caroline demanded, anger in her tone
Klaus angered more by her anger, slammed his hands on the table, "What were you thinking?! Trying to save Camille on your own?!" he yelled
Caroline crossed her arms, "So this is what it's all about"
And her statement fueled Klaus' rage. Other, face-palmed, if only Caroline just stayed quiet
"You sneaked away under our noses, against my rules, and went to Davina to save Camille!" Klaus shouted
"So what? I tracked Camille!" Caroline retorted
"You got yourself kidnapped!"
"I miscalculated my strategy" Caroline shrugged "But I did figure out the Celeste problem"
Klaus clenched his fists, "What can a baby vampire do against a powerful witch?!"
"Why are you still dwelling on the past?! I'm still alive, Klaus! No harm done" Caroline countered
"You think being injected by a werewolf venom is a no harm done?!" Klaus bellowed
"Come on, Klaus! Okay fine! I defied your orders, got kidnapped and a dangerous venom in my system but I did help you solve the mysteries with my plan, right?!"
"Next time, just tell me if you plan to commit a suicide. I'll gladly kill you myself!" Klaus said and walked away
Caroline huffed and stomped her feet, "What's his deal?!"
"Don't think about what he said, Carebear" Katherine said
"Nik's just lashing out" Rebekah piped in
"He did have a point, gorgeous. It was a stupid plan" Enzo said
"But we did benefit from it" Caroline argued
"I think this is more on to your safety" Kai pointed out
"Niklaus just doesn't know what to say, Caroline. After everything that happened yesterday, emotions were evident in his features. And he believes them as a weakness" Elijah informed
Kol snorted, "My brother's a fool, darling. He doesn't know how to express. He's too proud to show it"
"Not like you're any better" Rebekah retorted
"Nik's worst" Kol countered
Caroline sighed. Of course, She already knows that. She knew that Klaus must be angry with her actions. He was engrossed to keeping her safe and then she goes and sneak away and got herself in trouble. She's aware of her mistake but she was also too proud to admit it.
"I just hate it that all of you are treating me as some sort of weak and fragile baby vampire as if I can't fight on my own, that you have to protect me from everything, all the time" Caroline mumbled
"You misunderstood us, Caroline" Elijah consoled
"We're the Originals, darling. Can't die easily. And out of all the people present in this room, you're the baby here" Kol piped in
"They used to treat me like that too, Care. Trust me, I know what you feel but in the end, love, you'll feel grateful for what they're doing for you" Rebekah smiled
"Don't you know how lucky you are?" Katherine teased "I want to swap places with you so that I'll be the one who they'll pamper"
Caroline shook her head at Katherine's weak attempt to brighten up the mood, "I'm sorry guys. I was being stubborn yesterday and got you all worried, I'm sorry"
Other smiled at her in response
~~~~~ BECOMING A PRIORITY ~~~~~
Klaus was wandering around his city, trying to avoid everyone -everything. He wants to have a time for his self, to understand what he is feeling right now
Yesterday was such a hellish ride of emotions within him. Anger. Rage. Revenge. and Fear. Which is a bit new since it was only the first three emotions was he accustomed to feeling for a thousand years
Bloody Caroline. for being a stubborn girl
He only wanted to keep her safe and everything so that she won't get hurt but the girl he cares so much fucking sneaked out right under his nose. Damn
But then if only he paid a closer attention to her yesterday then he would have known that she was not in her room at all. He blamed his self for being irresponsible
He sighed. She did have a point, though. She's alive and that's what matters. Even though that bloody Enzo was the one who found her, he just need to make sure that that will be the last time Caroline will be in danger.
~~~~~ BECOMING A PRIORITY ~~~~~
"What are we going to do now?" Kai asked
"how about you tour us in this city, gorgeous" Enzo commanded
Caroline shrugged, "How about not?"
"It's the least you can do to us for saving your ass last night" Enzo retorted
"I didn't ask for it!" Caroline snapped
"Woah. Slow down, you two. You look like in one of those lover's fight" Kai cringed
"Ohh, Nik's going to love that comment" Rebekah smirked
"Though I'm curious, Carebear. If not for Klaus, I would have thought hot Enzo here is your boyfriend" Katherine intrigued
Caroline groaned, "Oh not you too!"
Kol snickered, "So does that mean someone already asked if you two are together?"
"Someone did alright but blondie here, absolutely insulted my manhood" Enzo quipped
"You're exaggerating" Caroline rolled her eyes
"How?" Kai asked
"I believe her words were 'Oh god no! would you date that?'" Enzo imitated
"I only answered Ivy's question!"Caroline exclaimed
"Who's Ivy?" Kol asked
"She's Stefan's rebound girlfriend or something. When Stefan learned that Elena was confused about him and Damon, he went MIA for a while, Enzo and I went to find him" Caroline said
"And Stefan just go along with you when you found him?" Rebekah questioned
Enzo chuckled, "I actually killed Ivy to retaliate Stefan's behavior towards gorgeous"
Caroline glared at him, "I don't see the need to share that matter"
"Why? What did he do?" Katherine piped in
"I found blondie crying in the car because she happens to care for that fool that time," Enzo said
"Stefan happens to be my best friend during those times!" Caroline snapped
Enzo hummed, "Wait! I thought Enzo's your guy best friend!" Kai exclaimed
Caroline bit her lip, "Well, after those times, Stefan and I drifted apart and this annoying guy filled his role"
"You make it sound that Stefan and I are in league gorgeous. I'm better than that lad. I happen to appreciate everything you did for me" Enzo tutted
"What's that supposed to mean?!" Rebekah urged
"Let's just say that a lot happened after your family left that pony town" Enzo winked
Caroline stood up, "That's enough!"
"Why? I want to know more!" Kai complained, "I always love a good story!"
"Stand up! I'll tour you in this city" Caroline declared
"Now, now, gorgeous. I thought you don't want to?" Enzo teased
Caroline rolled her eyes, "Just get your ass up and let's go!"
"We'll stay here, darling" Kol announced and pointed at Katherine and Rebekah
"Why?"Caroline asked
"I heard Elijah needs us to do something" Kol shrugged and gave a pointed look at Katherine and Rebekah
"Is it serious? Do you need help?" Caroline asked
"It's alright. We can handle this, Care. Go and entertain your guests" Rebekah shooed
Katherine smiled a bit, "I'm sure we can do something without you Blondie"
Caroline snorted, "We'll be back after the tour, okay?"
~~~~~ BECOMING A PRIORITY ~~~~~
When Caroline, Enzo, and Kai left, the two remaining girls turned to Kol
"What is it?" Rebekah demanded
"Hm?" Kol replied and gave them an innocent look
"Obviously you're up to something. Tell us" Katherine said
The two girls crossed their arms
"Well, we just won the bloody war but Nik's not in the mood for celebration but we all know that we deserve that!" Kol barked
"Just get to the point, Kol" Rebekah retorted, impatiently
"Nik's mad because of Caroline and the thing called 'jealousy'. SO why don't we just make those two be together -together once and for all?" Kol smirked
"But I still want to see Nik's reactions about this bloody Enzo and I want to see Nik trying so hard to impress dear Caroline" Rebekah pouted
Katherine scoffed, "Don't worry about that, Beks. Klaus will still be the jealous possessive hybrid even when they're already official"
~~~~~ BECOMING A PRIORITY ~~~~~
Klaus decided to have a drink at Rousseau's when nightfall came. He was just sitting at the bar, drinking and watching people
Camille was trying to make a conversation between the two of them but she gets pulled away when there's a new customer
Klaus noticed the sudden silence in the bar, Klaus has a feeling that he already knows the reason why. He continued drinking his scotch and smirked when he heard her sister's voice, "What are you looking at? Mind your own bloody business!" so, the others went back to their business but look at them once in a while
Caroline arrived at Rousseau's together with her guests, Kol, Katherine, and Rebekah. Of course, they receive a certain reaction from others but Rebekah scolded them, so now it's all good. They can have fun
"So this is their famous bar huh," Kai said as he looked around
"Do they have a great bourbon?" Enzo asked
"There's a bar there. Go fetch your drink" Caroline said and continued to talk
Kol, Rebekah, and Katherine looked around the area as they were trying to find a certain hybrid when they found him, the three exchanged glances
"So you're celebrating your victory, I presume?" Camille said as she finally had the opportunity to approach Klaus
"I'm not in the mood to talk to you, Camille" Klaus dismissed her
Camille was taken aback by Klaus' dismissal but recovered quickly, "Well all the more you have to talk to me"
Klaus ignored her
"So, thank you for saving me" Camille started
"You don't have to thank me. Caroline was the one who saved you" Klaus replied
"Ah yes, Caroline" Camille mumbled
"So, who is Caroline anyway?" Camille asked
Klaus raised an eyebrow at her question, "Why?"
"Avoiding the question. Got it" Camille said
"But I'm sure she's really nothing, right?" Camille said "I mean, she's really pretty and all, She's a good distraction"
"Caroline is someone we hold dear" Klaus simply said
"But not really that 'dear' " Camille insisted
Klaus, amused, "What are you trying to achieve, Camille?"
"Umm..." Camille bit her lip
"Ahem" Someone coughed
"Dear sister, to what do I owe this pleasure?" Klaus said as he turned around to face Rebekah and Katherine
"Save me from your sarcasm Nik" Rebekah sassed
"You need to come with us, Klaus" Katherine ordered
"And why should I follow you?" Klaus retorted
"Because I'm your sister and I insist!" Rebekah said, confidently
"Hello?! Can't you see that I'm still talking to your brother?" Camille interrupted
The other two girls turned to her
"I'm aware but I don't bloody care," Rebekah remarked
Camille ignored Rebekah's remark and turned to Klaus, "We're still talking, right?" and gave Klaus the 'puppy look'
Katherine scoffed, "Ew. Don't tell me you'll fall for that Klaus"
Rebekah, disgusted, "Let's go Nik!"
"Why don;t you just ignore them and stay here with me?" Camille flirted at Klaus
Rebekah was about to rebut when Klaus tapped her shoulder, "Don't make a scene, sister"
Camille looked at Rebekah and gave her a taunting smirk
Katherine gave Klaus a pointed look, "It's Caroline"
Klaus face turned into a concerned one, "Why?"
"We'll talk outside, Nik. We don't want anyone hearing it" Rebekah said as she glared at Camille
Klaus nodded
"Wait! Klaus!" Camille interfered
"What?" Klaus asked sharply
"You can't just leave!" Camille outraged
Klaus chuckled humorlessly, "Of course I can"
Camille, mad, "Decide now! Me or that pathetic Caroline?!"
"Cami, darling, You're nothing compared to my Caroline" Klaus mused
"But you like me!" Camille insisted
Klaus laughed at her, "You're kidding, right?" and walked away
Katherine and Rebekah looked at Camille, grinning maliciously and followed Klaus
Camille was left there, stuck and felt like she was suddenly washed by a cold water
~~~~~ BECOMING A PRIORITY ~~~~~
"I know that you two are up to something because I'm quite sure outside doesn't mean here" Klaus barked
The three of them were standing at the side of the stage where they can see all the vampires in the area
Katherine rolled her eyes, "Oh loosen up Klaus"
"She's right brother. We just want to talk to you about what you have done earlier" Rebekah said
Katherine nodded, "That was pretty harsh. Saying you'll kill her and all"
"I know, I know. I'll apologize to her later, happy?" Klaus remarked
Katherine and Rebekah exchanged smirks
"How about now?" Rebekah challenged
"She's busy. She's with her friends" Klaus gritted
Katherine faked a gasp, "So you were just planning to approach her and apologize right then and there?!"
Klaus grumbled, "Yeah"
"And you imply that you're quite a romantic" Rebekah scoffed
Klaus drawled, "I just need to apologize, right? I should just go straight to the point"
"You just told her that you'll kill her yourself, do you think she'll just forgive if you just say 'sorry'?" Katherine snarked
"You have to be sincere Nik" Rebekah mentioned
Klaus glared at them and turned to locate Caroline. He saw her laughing at something that Kol has just said
Klaus sighed, "Okay what are you suggesting?"
Katherine and Rebekah's exchanged knowing looks, thinking how Klaus is such a sap when it comes to Caroline
Rebekah revealed a mic
Klaus' eyes widen, "Bloody hell no!"
"But Nik!" Rebekah whined
"I'm not going to embarrass myself in front of my people, Bekah!" Klaus fumed
"You and I both know that you're not going to be an embarrassment!" Rebekah retorted
Klaus shook his head, "No, I'm not going to play your game, sister"
Rebekah was about to protest but Katherine held her back, "Let it go Bekah. We both know we can't force Klaus to do anything"
Klaus nodded furiously
Rebekah gave Katherine a confused look that says 'what-are-you-doing'
Katherine returned an 'I-got-this' look
"Caroline already had an experience like this" Katherine said
Her words got Klaus and Rebekah's attention
"Really? when?" Rebekah questioned
Katherine, acting nonchalant, "I think it was an open mic too, at the Mystic Grill. But I think it was Caroline, the one who sang a song for someone"
"For who? Tyler?" Rebekah asked
Katherine shook her head, "No"
Klaus' interest was now peaked so does Rebekah's
"Who else would it be?" Rebekah demanded
"It was ... Matt" Katherine said slowly
"What?!" Rebekah outraged
"The quarterback?" Klaus asked, astounded
"Uh-huh," Katherine said and shrugged, "So there's no need, Original blondie. Carebear can always look back and think of that moment every time she sees a stage and a mic stand, she'll always remember Matty blue blue"
Katherine paused and looked at Klaus' reaction. His face expressed a disbelief and irritation, there was also a bit determination in his eyes and because of that Katherine knew she was winning
"Oh well, let's go Beks!" Katherine said and hold Rebekah's arm, who was still grumbling at her newfound information, Katherine was about to dragged her away
"Fine" Klaus said, defeated
The moment Katherine mentioned that lowly human, he knew fully well that there's no way he's going to let that memory stay. Klaus' a possessive guy and he don't want Caroline to think about another guy. Who cares if this already happened to her? He'll just have to overlap that memory and change it to a new one -a better one
Katherine and Rebekah squealed in triumph
Rebekah Klaus the mic and muttered Kol's name
In an instance, Kol was with them
"I should have known that you're also involve in this scheme" Klaus groaned
"Awww Nik, don't be such a whiny. This is for your sake" Kol grinned
Kol quickly grabbed Klaus and flashed towards the stage, whispered the song and left Klaus alone the stage
Klaus froze for a moment as he looked at the crowd. "You'll pay for this" Klaus huffed as he looked at Kol, Katherine, and Rebekah, who positioned their selves at each side of the stage
"Oh please, brother. We're doing you a favor" Rebekah barked, "And you're not getting off that stage on my watch. Make a spectacular performance that can make Caroline forget about her memory with Matt!"
The song was starting to play
"What's going to be Klaus? Let her memory with Matt remain or change it into a new one?" Katherine challenged
"Just try Nik! Caroline deserves this" Kol grinned, "And besides, you don't back down from a challenge, right? or are you turning into a coward?"
Klaus looked down and sighed
This is for her
All for her
Just for her
He took a deep breath and his cue to sing arrived
I wanna follow where she goes
I think about her and she knows it
I wanna let her take control
'Cause every time that she gets close, yeah
The people in the bar turned to look at the one who sang. Everyone knows that it was an open mic night. So far, the ones who sang earlier were either drunk or have terrible voices
That's why it's surprising to hear someone sing and actually have a nice voice. And to their surprise, it was their King!
Everyone turned to cheer
She pulls me in enough to keep me guessing, mmm
And maybe I should stop and start confessing
Confessing, yeah
Enzo, Kai, and Caroline were busy talking when suddenly, Enzo chuckled, "Gorgeous, You better turn around and watch your guy" and nodded his head
Caroline, curious, turned around and froze
Klaus in on the stage. Singing
Her eyes widen in disbelief and gasped
And that was the moment Klaus chose to look at her and stare. They had an eye contact
Klaus smirked at her
"Oh my god" Caroline breathed out
Klaus' smirk grew wider when he heard the crowd cheer louder but his eyes never left Caroline
Caroline giggled, "This guy is so unpredictable," she thought
She continued staring at Klaus, mesmerize at the sight
"Man, that dude has it bad" Kai commented
Oh, I've been shaking
I love it when you go crazy
You take all my inhibitions
Baby, there's nothing holdin' me back
"That's what you get for assuming too much, Miss 'o' Connell," Elijah said as he took a seat at the chair where Klaus just sat on
Camille turned to Elijah, "Huh?"
"You were nothing but a mere substitute," Elijah said and smirked at Camille
Camille was speechless
Elijah Mikaelson, the moral and noble one, has just said those impure words to her and so casually
She was surprised by his rude behavior
"You know my brother is a very private person, he has many talents and doesn't show it to everyone, he doesn't do this kind of thing for anyone not unless that someone is very important," Elijah said and turned his head to the crowd
Camille was too preoccupied that she didn't notice Klaus singing earlier, she looked at Klaus. She smiled and smirked, "Important huh. Does that mean that this is for me? Why would Elijah bother telling her this if isn't for her?" She grinned at that thought
Elijah turned to look at Camille and saw her hopeful expression, he snickered, "Don't hope too much, Miss 'o' Connell. I assure you this performance is not for you since you're not the one my brother is staring at"
Camille, taken aback, "What?"
Elijah tilted his head and smile malevolently
You take me places that tear up my reputation
Manipulate my decisions
Baby, there's nothing holdin' me back
There's nothing holdin' me back
There's nothing holdin' me back
She says that she's never afraid
Just picture everybody naked
She really doesn't like to wait
Not really into hesitation
"I knew I made the right choice of the song!" Kol grinned
Rebekah scoffed, Yeah, 'cause this is such a confession song"
"Bekah, we're at a bar. Ed Sheeran's Tenerife Sea doesn't fit in here!" Kol barked
"I have you know that the first time Nik and Caroline dance was at the Mikaelson ball with Ed Sheeran's Give Me Love!" Rebekah retorted
Kol rolled his eyes at Rebekah's antics, "This is a confession son too, Beks. If you listen to the lyrics intently!"
"Oh boo-hoo, Stop with your childish banter! We're here to enjoy! Come on, let's dance, hype up the crowd more!" Katherine urged
Kol, Katherine, and Rebekah went in front of the stage and started dancing
Klaus smiled at their antics
The others joined them
Klaus repeated the chorus as the dance floor goes crazier and crazier
Everyone was having fun
'Cause if we lost our minds
And we took it way too far
I know we'd be alright,
Know we would be alright
If you were by my side
And we stumbled in the dark
I know we'd be alright,
I know we would be alright
As Klaus sang the bridge part
He stared at Caroline with such emotions in his eyes
Caroline held his gaze
Her eyes dazzling with joy
He smiled at the thought of her enjoying his performance
It was an enough prize for embarrassing his self in front of his loyal subjects
Reputation be damned
'Cause if we lost our minds
And we took it way too far
I know we'd be alright,
I know we would be alright
If you were by my side
And we stumbled in the dark
I know we'd be alright,
We would be alright
Klaus jumped off the stage as the crowd parted to give him a path
He was making his way towards Caroline
Kol, Rebekah, and Katherine were on the sidelines smiling in victory
Their plan has actually worked!
When Caroline saw Klaus walking slowly towards her, still singing
She grabbed on to Enzo's shirt
She tried to cover her gasp
Enzo turned to look at Caroline, smiling
He grabbed Caroline's hand on his shirt and shove it away
Caroline looked at him, flustered
Enzo chuckled and winked at her and joined the sidelines
Oh, I've been shaking
I love it when you go crazy
You take all my inhibitions
Baby, there's nothing holdin' me back
You take me places that tear up my reputation
Manipulate my decisions
Baby, there's nothing holdin' me back
There's nothing holdin' me back
Everyone watched as Klaus slowly approached Caroline
Caroline just stood there awkwardly, conscious of everyone's eyes on them
She used to love it before but right now, this is different, she feels a tad bit insecure
But she decided to be against that feeling, she doesn't have to be insecure and think about other's judgment
This is her life and she's loving it
Klaus touched her chin and tilt her head up so that he can look at her in the eye
He stared at her with mix emotions
He was doubting his self
Uncertain that he was making a right decision of risking his weakness
Exposing his self
Letting other people know about Caroline
Caroline smiled at him, reassuringly, implying that she understood what he was feeling
Klaus caressed her cheek and slid his hands to Caroline's arm and hold her hand
He twirled her and Caroline giggled
Klaus leaned his forehead at Caroline's as he sang the lyrics, "I feel so free, when you're with me baby, Baby there's nothing holdin' me back"
Both got lost in each other's eyes and smiled genuinely
When suddenly Klaus tossed the mic aside and held Caroline's face and kissed her
Caroline responded
The crowd went wild
Cheers and wolf whistles were heard around the area
Elijah and Camille were also watching as the scene unfolded from the bar
Elijah stood up as he turned to look at Camille, who was staring at the pair
"This is how special Caroline is, Miss 'o' Connell. You can't compete with her since you're far below her" Elijah stressed out
Camille looked at Elijah and gasped when he suddenly leaned towards her, "Next time you insult Caroline, this will not be the only thing you'll receive. I'll make sure you'll regret it" Elijah said in a low threatening voice that only Camille can hear
Elijah straighten up and gave Camille a warning look before walking away towards his excited siblings and lovely Katerina
Klaus pulled away from the kiss and whispered, "I'm so sorry about this morning, love. I ..." He was cut off when Caroline interrupted him, "It's okay, I understand, You were just lashing out"
Klaus was about to protest when Caroline silenced him, "We'll talk about this later" Klaus nodded and smirked at her, "Did you enjoy my performance, love?"
Caroline rolled her eyes, giggling"And here I thought you don't do this kind of thing"
"There's always an exception," Klaus said as his arms slid around her waist "You have to do certain measures for your girl"
Caroline blushed and hummed, "Am I your girl?"
Klaus cocked his head to look at her
She wears the face that she was just teasing him
Klaus leaned to her and whispered huskily, "My one and only" and crashed his lips to Caroline's again
Caroline pulled away from the kiss suddenly
"The ball..." she breathed out
Klaus groaned inwardly, irritated that their kiss ended abruptly "Fine! You can have your bloody ball!" and captured Caroline's lips once again as she grinned at his reaction
~~~~~ BECOMING A PRIORITY ~~~~~
A/N: And that's chapter 9 everyone! :)
Hope you like the chapter though!
How did you find the part where Elijah confronted Camille? Love it or was it too childish?
And the performance Klaus made, like it?
Did you love the manipulation of Queen Kath?
The song is Shawn Mendes' song "There's nothing holding me back"
I chose it because I do think that the lyric was close to the situation of Klaroline! :)
Till then everyone,
xoxo