I'm SO excited for the next episode! This idea has been gnawing at my mind for days so I had to write it down. Consider it a thank you to all of you who have reviewed, added this story to their favourites and put it on alert! :) The dance is the one that Elena & Damon do in the 'Miss Mystic Falls' episode in season 1 (episode 19). I own nothing, except for Evelyn, of course.
Reminder: Bonus chapters are not a part of the story, their just short, spin-off stories involving Klaus & Evie.

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The forest looks divine, tonight. The idea for this year's Homecoming is absolutely fantastic and very original – Caroline and the other members of the committee have put together an outdoor stage that is raised higher than the ground. There is a guitar, a drum set, a bass, a keyboard and a microphone all set up for the band 'My Morning Jacket' who will be performing later in the night. Behind the various instruments are huge 3D, red shimmering sculptures of the letters in the band's name that have large light bulbs placed on the outside of them – it reminds Evelyn of something out of broad way. Above the clearing used for the event are about seven or eight chandeliers that have been hung on to trees. Twinkling lights have been wrapped around the diamonds and brass frames to enhance the lighting; there are two spotlights on the stage to make the area brighter. Large, dark trees surround the clearing and a gentle breeze disarrays the leaves perched on their branches. Stars and a crescent moon fill the beautiful midnight sky.

"Oh my God," Evelyn gasps as she gawps at everything – taking each and every tiny detail in as everyone sways to the beat. The students of Mystic Falls High School have all gathered in a circle around the centre of the clearing where all of the Founding children will soon be dancing; they are currently getting ready to go out there from behind the stage. "This is beautiful, Caroline!"

"Thank you!" She beams, "I'm pretty proud of it."

"You should be!" She scoffs before looking around at the small crowd around them; they are planning on making a great entrance: walking across the stage, down the steps and in to the centre of the crowd. Caroline Forbes is dancing with Tyler Lockwood, Amber Fell is dancing with her latest boyfriend, Alex Lopez – her fifteen-year-old sister is dancing with Harry Fitts; Elena Gilbert is dancing with Damon Salvatore; Jeremy Gilbert is dancing with Alexis Fell and... Evelyn Gilbert scans the room for Stefan Salvatore who had promised to dance with her... "Okay, where's the Ripper douche?"

"It seems that your dance partner is unavailable, at this moment in time."

Evie, Elena, Caroline, Damon, Jeremy and Tyler all turn with wide-eyes at the familiar voice. Stood there is a man who appears to have just entered his twenties – he is lean and stands tall; something that makes him come across as both arrogant and classy... Which, of course, he is. He is dressed in a black suit with expensive looking leather shoes, his blazer buttons are fastened; underneath this he is wearing a silver shirt with the top button unfastened and a darker grey tie; it shimmers and turns to purple under the artificial lights illuminating the nature surrounding them. He has a pale complexion, a slight amount of stubble, dirty blonde hair that is cut short and splays out in waves atop his head... His face is angelic – his pink, perfect lips are turned up in to a mischievous grin but the dimples dotted on his cheeks make it seem so innocent. He has a cute button nose and a set of drool-worthy green/blue eyes that are set on Evelyn's figure.

Klaus has returned.

Nobody can see the way he momentarily falls speechless at the beauty standing before him. Her hair has been straightened for the occasion – she has plaited a few strands of hair at the side of her face and brought them together with two sapphire-encrusted slides at the back of her head. The rest of her hair fall loosely around her back and a couple of strands are resting on the front of her shoulders. She is wearing a silver heart locket that holds vervain on the inside, a sapphire ring and an above-the-knee sapphire, silky dress that shimmers a lighter colour under the lights. The dress has straps resting just before her shoulders and hugs her curvaceous figure magnificently. Her lips are covered with a natural pink lip gloss, her cheeks are dotted with colour from the intensity of his gaze and her eyes are like chocolate... How he has missed those eyes.

"Your dance partner appears to be absent, Miss Gilbert. Would you like me to take his place?" Klaus smiles pleasantly – he is acting like he is speaking to an acquaintance.

"But you're one of the chaperones... Aren't you?" Angela frowns.

"Yeah, and you're not part of the Founding families, or dating anyone in them!" Jeremy chips in with a smirk.

"Oh, I have solid evidence that my family were here a long time before the founders discovered it," Klaus grins and winks – everyone can see the underlying message of 'you need to shut your mouth and know your place'. Evelyn looks up at his angelic features with a frown; she is still furious due to the fact that he lied about who killed his Mother but she knows she cannot make him mad; he might leave and that will ruin the brilliant plan they have concocted... The one that is shaking at its foundations but looks sturdy when put in to words.

"I would be honoured; thank you...?" She keeps up a pretence of not knowing his name.

"Mr Pickett."

Evie gasps quietly at his true last name – she was told that Elijah used Smith. Klaus notices her reaction and leans in to whisper in her ear.

"My brother likes to play pretend but I keep it real."

The doppelganger rolls her chocolate brown eyes at the Hybrid whilst she attempts to ignore the looks her friends are giving them. The 'naive students' all seem to be mildly confused at the banter going on between chaperone and student; the 'in the know students' are all curiously watching them... Wondering just what Klaus is like around the people that mean something to him.

"Ah, my Hybrid!" Klaus beams devilishly as he spots Tyler, "How are you?"

Evie elbows him in the ribs, "Shut up, idiot."

Klaus just chuckles at everyone's tense, uneasy body language. He notices that Evelyn's body language is the exact opposite... He sneakily intertwines their fingers and waits for those deep, chocolate eyes to look up in to his; when they do they are glistening with wonder and joy. He smiles down at her and gives her hand a light squeeze – if they were alone he would stroke her cheek. He can't wait to kiss her, again.

"To kick off Homecoming tonight please welcome the Founding families!" One of the committee councillors calls from the stage. The crowd of students begin to cheer and Evie gulps nervously; she had learnt this dance as a child and is not sure if she still remembers it. Klaus senses her fear and leans down to whisper.

"Don't worry, love. You'll do fine."

They all step up on to the stage; the females hold on to the males arms whilst they do so. Evelyn and Klaus gain a lot of confused and disapproving looks; Klaus does look to be around three or four years older than her but she shrugs it off. It is obvious that Klaus doesn't care so why should she? The doppelganger sucks her inner fears up and makes eye contact with Rebekah; she is glaring daggers at the back of her brother's head. Evelyn hopes that the Original notices her sympathetic expression.

All I Need by Within Temptation begins to play through the speakers; filling the student-packed clearing with violins and guitar strums. The dance begins with the males bowing and the females curtsying; Klaus and Evelyn's eyes are locked on each other's – despite everything negative he makes her feel she cannot help but be pleased to see him, again. Her heart flutters in her chest as he smiles sweetly at her; he has obviously picked up on her thought pattern. Stupid Original powers. They step out from their greetings and raise their right palms so that they are facing each other – Klaus can feel the heat radiating from her silky skin and Evie can feel his cold temperature tickling her palm. Their hands cannot touch as this dance is about the intimacy of the near-touch; as they step around in a small circle they cannot help but wish they could feel the others palm on their own, once more.

This part of the dance is repeated once more – they let down their right palms, step out and then step back in with their left palms, this time. Evelyn's cheeks fill with a blush as Klaus' eyes gaze in to hers intensely... The passionate gaze takes her breath away and has her trapped. She cannot break eye contact; everything and everyone else seems to have blended in to the background... The only people who exist at this moment in time are the two of them. They place down their left palms and then repeat the process with both palms facing their partners; neither of them can think of anything outside of the other. They can feel electricity shooting through their hands and up their arms - it is addictive; they are staring in to the others soul the whole time. She can see his joy to be with her and he can see her happiness to be with him. The moment is perfection.

They place their palms at their sides and step out again; then they step back in and Evelyn shivers as Klaus' right hand rests on the smooth satin of her dress; his cool skin has goose bumps raising on her arms. She rests her warm left palm on to his blazer-covered shoulder and her left hand is taken in to his. They start with a backwards step to the right, and then another to the left – this proceeds to taking the steps forwards again and before they know it they are moving automatically; it is as if their minds have intertwined and they are on the same brainwave of thoughts. Their steps and turns are graceful – everyone is watching them alone because it looks as if they have taken the time to choreograph every single movement. She smiles secretively at him and Klaus returns it – he can see her joy, her happiness, her devotion... Her acceptance and her love. She can see his humanity – happiness, adoration, love... It has her heart thumping rapidly. Something that rings through his ears loud-and-clear. The sound brings colour to his cheeks as well as hers; something neither of them miss.

The music reaches its crescendo and everyone stops in their original starting positions. Klaus unwillingly allows his hands to slip from her grasp and she feels a loss at his contact breaking away from hers. Elena and Damon, the couple besides them, look at both of their expressions in shock; they have never seen Evelyn and Klaus so elated.

"I love you," Klaus lip-speaks tenderly. Neither Damon or Elena miss this.

"And I love you," Evie beams; murder plans and previous mistakes forgotten... All that matters is the man stood in front of her.

She never thought a dance could be so intimate.