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"I don't want your number, no, I don't want to give you mine-"

Cherie raised her eyebrows at her reflection as Caroline's voice carried through the house. Her sister had gone to fetch heels that would match the dress and apparently had grown bored. A moment later Caroline appeared, heels dangling from her finger as she sang.

She showed her sister the heels, waiting for a nod, before placing them down on the ground beside the mirror. The younger sister smiled brightly, turning around on her heels before she pointed at her sister, beckoning her over.

Cherie gave her a sister a lopsided smile."Really?"

Caroline shrugged, not ashamed of herself."It's our song, remember? We had the outfits, the dance routine and everything."

Cherie huffed out a breathy laugh and nodded."Yeah, I remember. I remember you trying to do the hair as well. You were green for weeks. Didn't turn out well, did it?"

Caroline gave a pout, rolling her eyes."I remember, thank you."

Cherie then turned around, holding out her arms, presenting herself to Caroline."So?"

Cherie smoothed down the red skater dress she wore, Caroline smiled, giving her sister a thumbs up before giving a teasing smile.

"As much as he's a complete monster-"Caroline happily started, only to roll her eyes when Cherie shook her head."He doesn't have bad taste in clothes. Must've gotten help from his sister."

Cherie smiled, looking at herself in the mirror again

"It's perfect. On you, not on the floor or torn up."Caroline smiled at her sister before giving her a sharp look, pointing at her."Keep it on. Know what? I've got a snowboard jacket somewhere; it'll go lovely with your eyes."

Cherie arched her eyebrow at her sister, hands on her hips that made Caroline roll her eyes once more.

"Caroline-"

"I know, I know, no bad mouthing about the evil, hybrid bogeyman. And, yes, that is what I call him without using cuss words."

Caroline carried on before her sister could chide her, no remorse on her face."You went for dinner with him once. Just like he asked. Why are you doing it again? Why aren't you wearing running shoes like the first time? And why are you going out of town?"

Cherie gave a one-shouldered shrug, fidgeting with her long blonde locks.

"To answer them all, it's because I want to."

The younger blonde quirked an eyebrow, wondering why she would want to be near Klaus before she piped up."It's his accent, is it? You're too busy falling for it to hear the evil things that he's saying, yeah?"

Without waiting for an answer she didn't want, Caroline just nodded before carrying on with her singing.

"I don't want to meet you nowhere, no, i don't want none of your time and, no!"

Caroline pointed to her sister, ready for her to chime in with the next verse.

Memories of the pair singing the song flashed in her mind, most of them attempting to make a show for their parents. Cherie shook her head, knowing that her companion was going to turn up. And said companion had very excellent hearing, even better than Caroline's considering he was much older.

"Nope, not gonna fall for it."

Caroline pouted, peering over to her sister."Come on, Cher, please?"

Cherie was ready to refuse, but Caroline urged her. The elder sister sighed as she nodded, turning back to the mirror as she carried on with the lyrics.

"I don't want no scrub; a scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me."Cherie softly sang, refusing to show the smile that was threatening to curve at her lips."Hanging out the passenger side of his best friend's ride, trying to holler at me."

Caroline clapped happily, jumping before she began to sway over to her sister.

"I don't want no scrub; a scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me. Hanging out the passenger side of his best friend's ride, trying to holler at me."

Cherie smiled as Caroline came up behind her in the mirror, the younger sister placing her hands on Cherie's shoulders and forced her to sway with her. Cherie spun around, her hand grabbing Caroline's and she twirled her sister around.

The two shared a look before tipping their heads back as the chorus circled round.

"I don't want your number, no. I don't want to give you mine and, no, I don't want to meet you nowhere, no. I don't want none of your time, no."

The Forbes sisters sang as loudly as they could, apparently not caring that they were anything but good, words almost overlooked as laughter took over. They continued to laugh as Caroline slumped back onto Cherie's bed while the elder sister moved to slip on her heels.

But, in true Caroline fashion, just as everything was silent, the vampire shot up and spoke her mind.

"So what's it like canoodle with Damon and Klaus?"

Cherie's head snapped up, eyes wide, completely startled. As she made a move to straighten, her surprise caused her to stumble, and she lost her footing. She cried out as she took a step back, tripping over the heel she'd been in the middle of slipping on.

"Oh, God!"

Cherie cried out as she started to fall backwards, only to fall into Caroline's arms when he sister caught her. She gave a grateful smile at her sister's vampire speed and panted for air, her heart ramming against her ribcage and echoing in her ears.

Cherie swallowed in between pants, meeting Caroline's gaze, trying to sound casual."P-Pardon?"

"First you and Klaus, now you and Damon."Caroline rolled her eyes as she helped her sister back onto her feet, handing her the heels."What's going on with you and Damon? I saw you two when he brought you home."

Caroline let herself plop back onto the edge of Cherie's bed, crossing her legs, eyes wide as she looked like she was being informed with juicy gossip.

"I thought you were dating Klaus."

"We're not dating."Cherie replied, sitting down on her vanity stool, leaning down to slip on her heels, face scrunching up as she stumbled over her words."I mean, we've had dinner on a date. The 15th. But we're not dating. We've had dinner, and we're having dinner tonight. But we're not in a relationship."

Caroline hummed, amused at Cherie's word stumbling."And Damon?"

"We had yummy bakery goodness and got drunk. See? No date."

"So what? Are you with both of them?"Caroline asked, utterly curious as she looked over at her sister."Not judging, I just think you could do better."

"Caroline, you said you'd stop that."

"So you don't think they're hot?"

"Caroline, i'm not blind. Klaus' accent and Damon's smile? Uh, not a bad thing."

Cherie leant closer to her sister, hands meeting in a clap to catch Caroline's attention.

"But there's no canoodling with Klaus or Damon."Cherie slowly stated as clear as she could to her sister."None whatsoever."

Cherie shook her head firmly; she wouldn't do that.

Especially to Klaus and Damon. She knew Klaus had issues before she'd spent time with him and she knew that Damon was similar. Both men had their problems, their own deep rooted insecurities that had been caused by women toying with them. That damage had caused them great emotional scarring and Cherie couldn't add more to that.

"I am not sleeping with either of them. Sheesh, can't a girl have a meal or a drink with a guy without people assuming they're doing the dirty dance? Besides, dating two people sounds so tiring, I don't know how anyone manages it."

Cherie shook her head as she got to her feet, picking up her coat."You wanna be with two people at the same time? As long as everyone's informed and happy, do whatever floats your boat."

"If not, it's heartless, and I couldn't do that. I remember what you told me about Damon's ex, the one that Elena looks like. She did that and look at the damage that did, the damage your friend did before Damon saw sense. And Klaus? Don't you think he has enough family drama without that? It's just...cold-blooded."

Caroline winced at the underlying mention of Elena before asking."Then what are you doing?"

"Getting to know them. They're old, Caroline, they've got so many stories."Cherie's smile widened as she pocketed her phone after making sure it was charged, seeming almost giddy as she added."Did you know that Klaus wore bellbottoms? Or that Damon was on stage with the Beatles?"

Caroline forced a smile, throwing up her hands and gave a fake laugh."Imagine that!"

Cherie noticed how fake it was and rolled her eyes. Caroline sighed, kicking the air as she sighed, trying to fight the words but, as usual, Caroline Forbes had no self-control over her mouth.

"So you're never going to date either of them? They like you, Cher, you can't miss that."

"Care-"

"Like-like you, and that's a big deal!"Caroline lowered her voice as if the entire world was listening in."It doesn't matter if you don't mean to, you're going to catch feelings for one of them, that is if they don't kill each other first. Klaus is an alpha male with super possessive tendencies and Damon? Damon is-Well, he's the same. That's why they don't mesh well."

Caroline, as if thinking Cherie needed a demonstration, pretended her fingers were unable to large."See? Un-meshable!"

Cherie huffed out a laugh, shaking her head."That's not a word."

Caroline shrugged."It is now!"

Cherie just shook her head as she shrugged on her coat, always by her sister's entertaining personality despite her warnings.

"Cher, there's one way this is gonna end."Caroline stood, tone softening as she walked over to her sister."Damon and Klaus are never going to be healthy for you. They are a pair of children who act out when others try to take their favourite toy, and they have no problem getting rid of what they see as competition. You know full well they'll do it without thinking."

Cherie turned around and faced her sister, long locks flying around her. She frowned, ready to hurl back her own statement and the sisters made eye contact, both willing to fight their corners.

"And Tyler hasn't acted like an animal over you before? He's hurt you, and you are still around him, you've forgiven him because you know who he is deep down. You've taken a life, and i'm not scared of you. You could take a hundred lives, and i'd still not be scared of you."

"That's-"Caroline narrowed her eyes, hands on her hips, at a loss for words."Don't use logic against me."

Cherie gave a small smile, arms crossed over her chest and her eyebrow arched."I know what they are, Caroline, I know."

"Damon and Klaus are flawed; i'm not saying they're not."Cherie firmly said, her tone as gracious and self-assertive as ever, and she gave a shrug."Like you, like me, like Tyler and even Matt."

Cherie stepped closer to her sister, hands on Caroline's shoulders."But the moment they start to see me as a toy, not the very smart, free thinking woman I am, then i'll walk away."

Caroline opened her mouth to protest, but Cherie hushed her with a hug. The younger sister sighed, hugging her sister back, their tiff forgotten.

"Caroline, you're my sister, and I love you more than I love anyone in this world, but you know that i'm a stubborn bitch, just like you, and I learn as I go on."Cherie whispered, hugging her sister tight, shutting her eyes for a moment as she lingered."I'll be fine and if I want to be anything more with Klaus or Damon, I will. It's my life. I can mess it up if I wish."

Cherie blew away some of Caroline's hair that was tickling her cheek."'Kay?"

The younger blonde huffed but nodded."'Kay."

Caroline held tighter onto her sister, burying her face into Cherie's shoulder. She wanted to lock Cherie away in a box where nobody could ever hurt her, especially Damon and Klaus. Cherie would never mislead someone or play with their feelings. Caroline would bet her life on that.

But if she did start to have feelings for Klaus or Damon, then she'd have to follow her heart.

The thing was, when it came to the heart, Damon and Klaus were well versed in ripping it out.

At that thought, Caroline clung to her sister, as if convinced she was able to squeeze some sense into her. While she wanted to control every aspect of Cherie's life to stop any harm getting to her, Caroline wasn't like that. She hated whenever people controlled her, and she wouldn't do that to her sister, it pained her for even thinking such a thing.

Caroline let out a long breath, smiling small against Cherie's shoulder."I love you, Cher. Even though you totally have a death wish."

Caroline's smile grew when she felt Cherie's shoulder shake when the human giggled. The pair laughed softly, both smiling.

"Me too."

DING!

The pair reluctantly ended their hug, Caroline's mood darkening a little, knowing who was at the door. As she straightened, Caroline looked at the clock, noticing that he was right on on the dot.

"Death is always on time."Caroline muttered, offering Cherie a small shrug when she received a meagre glare."I'll get it."

"Don't give me that look; i'm just getting the door. I'm doing you a favour."Caroline backed away to the door, rolling her eyes when Cherie gave her 'the look' before gesturing to her own lips."You've smudged your lipgloss."

Rolling her eyes as Cherie spun around to face the mirror to rectify her smudged problem, Caroline turned and ambled out of the room. She muttered under her breath as the doorbell was rung once more before a knock on the door followed.

Caroline released an exasperated breath as she ambled down the stairs, the window to the front door coming in view. She paused as her eyes landed on Klaus who stood patiently, dressed in smart clothing with his hands behind his back.

He wore an almost fond smile as he saw a shadow coming down the steps, his bored expression turning to one of keen anticipation.

But his smile soon fell as he caught sight of Caroline. The Original cocked his head in an annoyed fashion, a fake smile plastering on his face.

He then nodded to the door as if seeing her as help."Smug, infuriating piece of-"

The blonde vampire cut herself off as Klaus, clearly having heard her, raised unamused eyebrows. She parted her lips to carry on, determined not to show how intimidated she was, but the Original flashed his eyes amber.

Caroline's mouth snapped shut, and she lingered at the bottom step for a long moment before gathering up the courage to make her way to the door. The Original straightened, a satisfied grin on his lips as he watched the young vampire reach for the door handle.

Apparently sensing her hesitance being near him, Klaus' grin widened as the door opened.

"Ah, good evening, Cora. "

Caroline bared her teeth at Klaus, gritting out."Caroline. My name is Caroline."

"Oh, well, no significant harm done."

Klaus gave a small shrug, taking a step forward, smiling to himself when Caroline straightened. The Original gave a smirk, the toes of his shoes lining up against the doormat. He gave the doorframe a once-over, as if observing the invisible barrier that stopped him from entering. He gave a silent laugh, hands behind his back as he looked back to Caroline.

"How are you?"Klaus drawled, pretending interest as he smiled at her, dislike clear in his gaze as he cocked his head."I would say it's nice to see you but you and I both know that i'm not a liar."

"Nope, just a murdering, sadistic brute."

Klaus pursed his lips, feigning offence as he placed a hand over his heart.

"Such bitterness from a fledgeling. I'd curb that attitude if I were you, love, you might just bump into someone who won't take it so well."The Original's eyes darkened, flashing amber before his face broke out into a wide smile, voice softening."Is the lovely Cherie ready?"

Caroline rolled her eyes, biting back an insult as Klaus nodded to the staircase.

"Unfortunately, yes, despite my begging for her to run and hide."Caroline petulantly said, sneering at Klaus before she turned and called."CHER, IT'S THE GRIM REAPER!"

Klaus pursed his lips once more, hands now meeting in front of him as he shifted from foot to foot.

"Aren't you ingenious?"

The Original sneered at Caroline's back, hand itching to reach out and punch into her chest but he fought it. His fingers wiggled in desperation to clutch her heart but the Original rolled back his shoulders, reminding himself that he'd given his word.

As the Original felt the anger bubble up inside of him, the sound of heels cut through his heartbeat echoing in his ears. He turned his head and sought out the source of the sound, his eyes zeroing in on a pair of heels.

His eyes trailed upwards, his anger subsiding bit by bit until his eyes met Cherie's.

And there she was.

His live wire.

His lips curved up as the human ambled towards him, a peppy bounce in her step and a teasing look on her face as she saw his speechless expression.

"You look exquisite."The Original whispered more to himself than anyone else, blinking several times as if snapping out from a reverie long enough to meet Cherie's gaze."You're ethereal."

Cherie looked down at herself, suddenly sheepish, letting out a breathy laugh. She chewed on her bottom lip, smoothing down the dress as she looked anywhere but Klaus. Expression softening, her blue orbs vibrant.

"I know."Cherie finally said in agreement, exaggerating a curtsy that made Klaus laugh, causing her smile to grow."I don't accept gifts but, uh, tell your sister that she has great taste. It's beautiful. Thank you."

"No, thank you."Klaus mumbled before he composed himself, teasingly adding."I was expecting it to be returned, considering the independent woman speech you regaled me with last time."

Cherie shrugged, pretending to ponder his words."I didn't say i don't accept gifts."

Smile widening, the Original extend a hand, his fingers hitting the invisible barrier. It didn't deter him, however, and he kept his hand extended.

"You ready, love?"

Klaus' gaze pinned Cherie's as he offered her his hand."We've got a delightful night ahead of us."

The eldest Forbes sister keenly nodded, hand reaching out to accept Klaus'. But, just as her fingers brushed his, Caroline reached out and gently yanked the hand toward her. Klaus' eyes darkened in offence, and he glared at Caroline.

Cherie looked to her sister, a hint of a whine in her tone."Car-oli-ne."

"I just don't want you to forget this."Caroline gave an overly cheery laugh as she placed the dart in Cherie's hand."It's wolfsbane. A lot of it."

As Caroline gave Klaus a pointed look, Cherie sighed, looking to the weapon with an arched eyebrow."Care, he didn't kill me the first time."

Klaus, realizing the progress, smiled at Cherie, his eyes turning brighter. Caroline cleared her throat; eyes narrowed and ready to fight her corner.

"It's either that or i'm third wheeling."

While Cherie placed the dart in her coat pocket, Klaus raised his eyebrow at the female vampire.

"You've got weapons on hand?"

Caroline nodded, crossing her arms over her chest, looking extremely smug.

"Oh, thanks to Ric, we've got weapons everywhere. Here, our cars, the school, in our bags-"Caroline paused long enough to look at her sister then back at Klaus, hands on her hips."under Cherie's pillow. Just in case, y'know."

In a rare moment of being tongue tied, Cherie gawked at her sister, going slightly pale.

"Care-Bear!"

Cherie opened her mouth to scold her sister but decided against it. As she turned back to Klaus, she quickly caught the smile on his face.

"Stop it."

"Stop what, love?"Klaus forced himself to seem solemn, giving Cherie his most innocent look."Tell me, will I be graced with your singing skills on the way?"

Cherie almost choked on air as Klaus raised his eyebrows in an almost teasing manner. Instead of responding, she quickly hugged her sister and walked past him.

Klaus let a laugh leave him as he backed away from the door, turning to follow Cherie but Caroline's voice stopped him.

"If you ever hurt her, I will hurt you. I mean really hurt you in a way that even an all-powerful Original won't survive."

Klaus froze in his tracks, his eyes going blank and he remained that way for a moment before he spun around to face Caroline.

He took a step forward but not close enough to catch Cherie's attention. His body language remained indifferent, but his eyes turned dark, clearly intimidating Caroline. But, as always, Caroline remained rooted in her spot, arms crossed and expression defiant

Klaus gave a hurt look, as if offended she'd even voiced the idea, shaking his head."Oh, sweetheart, I wouldn't hurt Cherie."

Caroline scoffed."Yeah, right."

The Original gave a snarl, his eyes flashing amber for a moment and he smiled slightly when Caroline flinched. She took a step back despite the invisible barrier being in between them, swallowing at Klaus' dangerous smirk.

He can't get in; he can't get in.

"I wouldn't hurt one hair on her beautiful head. I'm quite fond of the girl."Klaus said wholeheartedly, turning to look over at Cherie where with a small smile before turning back."It doesn't mean others have the pleasurable experience of that exception, though."

Caroline gave a small laugh, tilting her head."Are you threatening me?"

"Not you, love, i'm a man of my word, and you'd just love to make me look bad."Klaus chuckled, shaking his head once more before his tone turned dark."But others might not be so lucky. Especially a certain imbecile that better stay away if he knows what's good for him."

Klaus lingered in his thoughts for a moment, expression unreadable before his head snapped up, smile returning.

"Now, if you don't mind, my girl is waiting for me."

The Original lifted his foot to take a step forward, but he suddenly leant closer, raising his finger and pointing to Caroline.

"And in response to your earlier speculation, i don't think it's me you should be worried about, love. A little bird told me you were the one with a lack of security."Klaus said in his most serious voice though his small smile ruined the entire thing and he sounded like he was scolding Caroline."I suggest you get a better guard dog. Anyone could walk in, am i right?"

Caroline's eyes widened, and she peered up at Klaus, gaping at him as a sheepish blush appeared on her cheeks.

"W-What?"

The Original chuckled as he turned and made his way down the porch steps, a spring in his step.

"I'll have her home by midnight!"

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