X Klaus' POV

"Caroline?" My eyes widened at the sight of the blonde being in my compound. My eyes drifted to Elena who gave me a sheepish smile. "I'm sorry. I ran into Damon and we accidently revealed my identity. We can trust them though, I promise!" I nodded slowly as I walked down the stairs.

Elena stands up as I walk past. I give her a kiss on the forehead. I feel her tense up and look up at me with shock written across her face. I shrug it aside as my sight focuses back on the other woman in the room. "What were you guys doing here anyway? Wait, did I hear Damon? Who else is here?"

Caroline gives me a small smile, "We were travelling. Matt kicked us out of Mystic Falls. I remembered you offering me a place here next to you and I figured I would take you up on it now. I'm ready Klaus." She steps towards me placing her right in front of me. She leans up and her lips meet mine. I don't kiss back though, I can't…

She doesn't seem to notice though since she pulls away right away. She gives me a big smile, a smile I would have killed to have seen here with me a year ago. I turn to Elena and see a flash of hurt pass her eyes. However, Kol enters the room and the hurt is gone within seconds.

She stands up and gives Kol a hug. "Goodmorning Elena. Caroline, where's the others on this lovely day? Don't tell me they're out attacking another poor defenseless girl." Caroline rolls her eyes, "They'll be here soon. I came to tell Elena that I forgive her for leaving."

"What do you mean attack a poor defenseless girl Kol? Did one of you attack Elena, I mean, Davina?" My accusations pointed at Caroline. The shock of her face is clear. "I would never attack Elena, or anyone without reason even! Don't you know that?" He shook his head, "We haven't seen each other in over a year. You'd be surprised how much one can change in that amount of time."

I turn to glare at Elena, "Who attacked you? I told you guys it was idiotic to go out!" Elena's eyes narrowed at me, "Are you serious Klaus? I can't be held in this compound like a prisoner forever!" I shake my head, "Who attacked you?" Caroline was the one to speak up, "It was Damon. He thought she was a witch out to get him. He didn't know it was Elena. He'd never hurt Elena, he loves her!"

This time it was I who flinched and felt nothing but pain. I realized at that moment that the man Elena loved was back in her life. My eyes reach hers as I fight the tears that are threatening to escape at the thought of Elena and Damon. "We're having a party tonight. I'm expecting you all to be here and be on your best behavior." With that I turned to face Caroline again, "Invite the others as well I suppose."

x Marcel's POV

I look around the room as Freya gets the ingredients she needs to finish the weapon. "When are Elijah and Hayley returning?" She shrugs, "They sent us the ash. I guess Elijah talked Hayley into taking a small vacation. Niklaus is happy he doesn't have to worry about Hayley though so he's encouraging them to stay gone for as long as possible."

I let out a chuckle, "I'm surprised he's letting those two be happy. He never let me be happy." She looks up with confusion written on her face. "When I met your family, I fell in love with Rebekah. Klaus was not happy about it. He ruined it like he ruined every other relationship Rebekah or Elijah had."

"I'm sorry about that. He's a handful, but he's just trying to protect his family." I shrug slightly, "I know, but sometimes I still hate the way he kept Rebekah and I apart." She nods, "Well, do you think maybe in the future you guys could give it another shot?"

I shake my head, "She'll never be back. Not permanently at least, and I'll never leave New Orleans." She gives me a small smile, "What's meant to be, will be. Don't worry Marcel, if you and Rebekah are meant for each other, you'll find a way. If not, you'll find love again. Who knows? Maybe it's been sitting right in front of you all along." I grab the knife from the table and hand it to her as I whisper, "I just hope Rebekah's happy…"

x Elena's POV

"Since when are we having a party?" Klaus dropped his brush after my sudden entrance to his art studio disrupted him. "It's Camille's birthday. She needs a distraction. A party will do well for her." I walk forward to stand next to him, "So, Caroline's here…"

He shrugs, "What of it?" I let out a small laugh, "Klaus, she's the girl you've been waiting for since you met her. What are you going to tell Cami?" He looks me in the eyes, "What are you going to tell Kol? I mean, Damon's back. Or should you tell Marcel? I'm getting a bit confused on which men you have affections for." With that comment I lost it. My hand met his cheek as his eyes widened in shock.

"Screw you Klaus. I'm done waiting on guys to step up and be honest. I'm going to go after what I want from now on. I'm done sacrificing what I want for others." I turn to leave when I hear him ask, "Who is it?" I stop abruptly hearing the sadness in his voice. I turned around to see him looking at me. I take a step towards him, but he steps backwards.

"I didn't plan this Klaus. I never meant for this to happen." He nods, "But you trust him… More than you can trust me. I mean, I did try to compel you and he is the one who prevented it." I close my eyes as tears began to form. I open them to see Klaus standing right in front of me. He leans down as he cups my cheek. He kisses my forehead and whispers, "Be happy Elena."

He vanished within seconds, leaving me alone. I head towards my room to find Kol half-naked. "Oh wow. I didn't know you were in here, or that you were not really dressed!" My hands were now across my face and I heard a chuckle. "Elena, my pants are on now."

I let my hands fall to my side as I look at Kol. His shirt is off and my eyes can't help but trial up and down his body. "Umm, so we should talk." He nods as he takes a seat, "Elena, Davina and I are no longer together." I look at him confused, "What? Since when?"

He sighs, "Since I kissed you and told you I thought it was her. I knew it was you Elena…" I nod slowly processing, "Davina…" He grabs my hand, "She's okay. She wants me to be happy even if it is with you. I didn't say anything because I didn't think you felt the same, but after yesterday…"

I smile as I look into his eyes, "I can't deny what's between us anymore. That kiss… it made me realize that I do have feelings for you." His eyes light up as his fingers trace my lips, "I love you Elena…" I tilt my head as I give him a small smile, "You love me?" He nods, "I have for a while now…"

I leaned in and kissed his soft lips as he pulled me closer. My hands ran up and down his body as our kisses grew more intense and needy. I pulled away for second as he looked me in the eyes, "We should take this slow…" He cups my cheek, "Of course, anything you want."

X Caroline's POV

"Guys, you're going to be late to the party! Come on, I'm already here." I hung up the phone before Damon had a chance to change his mind on coming when I heard the conversation coming from an upstairs room.

I sense a presence behind me as I turn and see Klaus standing there. "Kol and Elena? I never seen that one coming. That's almost as weird as if it were you and Elena!" Klaus' eyes suddenly snapped to mine and I noticed a hint of something. Was it guilt, or hurt? I couldn't make it out because it was gone within a blink on an eye.

Klaus nodded slowly, "Did she say she loved him too?" I shake my head, "Nope, I was quite shocked honestly. Yesterday when we ran into each other, she mentioned that she did love someone else. I'm not going to think too much on it, maybe she just figured she'd wait to tell him for a special occasion."

Klaus looked annoyed so I decided to shut up about Elena, "So, have you given any thought to my confession earlier?" He nodded, "Caroline… I had every intention on waiting for you." Just like that, disappointment starting flooding through my body. "However, I have moved on. I have deep feelings for someone else now." I nodded as tears began to escape my eyes, "I see. I'll just be waiting for Elena."

x Elena's POV

I head downstairs to the party after my confession to Kol. I really do like him, but love? I'm not so sure I love him. I don't know what's holding me back. Perhaps it's my unfinished business with Damon? I don't even know…

I look around and spot Caroline looking quite upset actually. I walk up to her and see tears in her eyes, "Care, what's wrong?" I heard her scoff, "What isn't wrong Elena? I mean, Tyler and I broke up, you left, and now Klaus has moved on." My eyes widened at the last part, "What do you mean he's moved on? He told you about Cami?" She looked up at me with a bewildered look on her face, "You knew?! You know the girl who's replaced me?"

I glance towards Cami who's talking with Marcel at the moment, "Yeah. I didn't think he loved her though, or at least not yet. She's actually really nice, but I can't see her staying in New Orleans forever like Klaus plans to." Care looked towards where I was watching and once again, scoffed.

"Of course it's another blonde vampire. Tell me she's a newbie vampire full of light and I won't be surprised." I give her a small smile, "She was human when he started having feelings for her. Dahlia, the woman who cursed me, turned her to hurt Klaus." Care glanced towards Cami and all the hostility was suddenly gone.

"She had her life taken from her because of Klaus' feelings for her? How did he even let that happen? Isn't he the big bad hybrid?" I roll my eyes, "He might be one of the strongest people on this planet, but that doesn't mean he can save everyone. He was busy trying to save everyone else. I mean, Dahlia was after all of us." Caroline glanced at me, "What was with that kiss on the forehead this morning?"

I glanced towards Klaus and can tell he's listening to us, "What kiss?" She narrowed her eyes at me, "When Klaus kissed your forehead. You seemed shocked… and when I mentioned Damon loving you, he kind of froze up." I shrug, "Maybe he just doesn't like Damon. Don't read too much into it Care." I turn and head towards Kol who just arrived at the party wanting to avoid any more questions from Caroline.

X Klaus' POV

"You found a way to transfer my brother back to his own body? Who even told you to look into that? I don't even know who you are!" The witch laughed, "Kol sent me. He said that if I can't find him, to talk to you for the last ingredient that I need." I look around the room and spot Kol dancing with Elena. "Come with me."

I march over to Kol, "Kol, I don't want to be messenger. Deal with your own damn witch." Kol's eyes lit up when he seen the girl that was standing next to me. He told Elena that he's be back in a while and went with the witch. Elena watches them as they go and turns to me, "Who's that?" I shrug, "Some witch who can put him back in his old body I guess?"

She nods slowly and looks around the room. "Looking for someone love?" She continues looking as she says, "I haven't seen Stefan or Damon yet." I shake my head, "Looking for your past loves? You decide how you're going to tell poor Damon that he means nothing to you anymore?"

Her head whips towards me and her eyes are filled with fury, "I'm sick of your constant bashing on the guys in my life. You have no idea what I feel, or for who. So stay the hell out of my business and away from me if you're going to keep acting like an ass!"

She pushes past me, but I grab her hand before she gets away. "I'm sorry love, it's just…" She looks up at me expectantly. I know what she thinks, she thinks I'm going to spill my feelings to her. "Kol is my brother, and I care about you… Damon is not your happy ending, and I don't think you should be wasting your time with people who will just end up causing you pain because they're not who you're meant to be with."

She gave me a small smile as the song changed from an upbeat one, to a slow song. "May I have this dance?" She nods as she takes my hands. "Klaus, I don't think Kol is my happy ending either…" My heart skips a beat at that and I let out a sigh of relief, "What's got you thinking that love?" She sniffles, and I know now that she's crying as she leans into my chest, "It's just a hunch…"

I hold her as we sway from side to side. I glance towards the door and notice Stefan standing there watching us. "Stefan's here." Her head pops up and her eyes drift to where mine are at. She pulls her hands from around my neck and wipes her tears, "I suppose I should go greet him then." I give her a small nod, but before she walks away, I grab her hand.

"Be careful Elena, and don't worry too much about who is your forever. You may be human in this body, but you're actually a vampire. You have forever to find out all the important stuff." She gives me a smile and squeezes my hand, "Thanks Klaus. Can you let Kol know I'm with my friend's? Sorry for cutting this dance short, perhaps you'll save me one more dance for later?" I glance towards Stefan and see confusion written across his face, "Of course. Go ahead now."

x Elena's POV

I look Klaus in his eyes one more time before I turn to leave. I give Stefan a small smile as I approach, "Hello Stefan." He lets out a small laugh and then looks me up and down. "You certainly look different, I'll never be able to get used to this." I laugh as I glance down, I still can't believe I'm in Davina's body.

"Well, at least I don't look like Katherine anymore." Stefan gave me a smile, a smile that I haven't seen in years, "You looked like Elena even if you did have an identical face, you were never Katherine." I nod slowly as I turn and spot something. "Is that Kol?"

I quickly search around the room and see that Klaus is looking at Kol as well. "How in the hell is this possible?" I turn to Stefan and see his face is also filled with confusion and shock. "Stefan, I'll be right back." Stefan nods before he just decides he'll come with me.

I walk up to Kol who smiles at me, "Hello love." He leans down and gives me a quick kiss. "Kol, I didn't think that witch was serious when she said she could put you on your own body." I glance to my side and see that Klaus has joined us. Kol simply shrugged, "I missed being a vampire."

I begin to remember what he was like as a vampire. I killed him. He was trying to kill Damon. He killed many people. I turn to leave when someone grabs my hand. I look up and see Kol looking at me with a look of confusion on his face, "Is something wrong Elena?"

I smile and shake my head, "No. I just need to go find Caroline." I turn and walk away, but take a look back towards them. Kol looks so happy being a vampire. He looks at peace with it. I glance at Stefan and see worry in his eyes, as always. However, when I look at Klaus, his eyes are trained on me.

x Klaus' POV

"Stefan, perhaps you'd like to join Elena? Just to make sure she's safe and all." Stefan nodded and it seemed he took the hint. As he walks away, I grab Kol's arm and lead him to another room. "Kol, did you think this through? You never learned control. You could hurt someone, you could hurt Elena!"

Kol's eyes widened slightly at that remark, "I would never hurt Elena. Besides, I'm sure it's not too hard to learn control." My hands find their way to my face as I groan, "Kol, it took us years to get out hunger under control! I didn't have control over my thirst until-."

Kol's eyes narrowed slightly, "You're still not mentioning her name? After all this time, you still can't get over that heartbreak?" I shake my head, "Kol. Don't go there." He shrugged as he stepped closer to me, "Nik, love is the reason you gained control. If you can gain control due to love, why am I any different?"

I start to leave the room as I whisper, "It's been a thousand years Kol. Maybe if it hadn't been that long, I would have more faith. A thousand years of not being in control is hard to overcome in a little bit of time." I leave the room and see Cami and Caroline standing not too far away, staring directly at me.

"Well, hello there. I assume you heard that conversation?" Caroline nodded as a look spread across her face. A look that I couldn't identify. "You seemed awfully worried about Elena in there. I didn't realize you guys were such good friends."

Cami glanced at Caroline and simply shrugged, "They are friends. Anyway, I'm going to mingle. I'll talk to you later." She leaned in and gave me a quick kiss, but my eyes never left Caroline. She flinched a bit at the kiss, but her eyes never left mine. Her eyes gave the look that she used to give before she reached a realization.

"What's the look love?" Caroline crossed her eyes as she rolled her eyes, "Don't call me love. You lost that privilege when you decided to move on from me within a year. However, I am beginning to wonder WHO you have moved on to. I mean, sure you're obviously with Cami, but everything I've seen so far points directly to Elena."

I decide to stay quit. Caroline will be able to tell if I'm lying. "I'm going to get back to the party now. Have a nice night lo-, I mean Caroline." As I pass her, she grabs my arm. "Klaus, you can tell me. I won't anyone and I just need to know…" I looked at her and see tears forming in her eyes. I feel my eyes beginning to water up as I whisper, "I care about her deeply Caroline, I tried to stop it, but it only grew." I continued walking and spotted Kol standing a few feet away. Did he hear that? I didn't even have to ask because the look on his face told me the answer.