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I'm glad you liked the last chapter and how Caroline didn't forgive Klaus straight away! Here we have the Klaroline scene we have all been waiting for!

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Because even if the lie is beautiful, the truth is what you face in the end.

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For the first time in 3 days Caroline switched her phone on, almost immediately she was flooded by texts and missed calls from various people. She ignored them all making a mental note to deal with it later. Her main concern right now was finding Klaus.

The case for Marcel was still ongoing so she decided to try the office for him first. Klaus always focused 100% on a case and it wouldn't be the first time he practically moved into his office to find a criminal. Caroline sighed as she walked through the hallways of the building towards Klaus' office. She had no idea what to say to him, maybe start with how much of an idiot she was and go from there?

"Forbes!" Ric's voice called out from across the hallway and Caroline cringed before turning round to face her boss.

"Ric, hey." She smiled sweetly but Ric's glare held firm.

"My office, now!" He replied and walked towards his office. Caroline cursed under her breath before following him. Once she was inside Ric closed the door behind her.

"You want to tell me what the hell is going on with you and Mikaelson? You are meant to be my best team but to be honest this case is turning into a hell of a mess." Ric sighed as he perched on the edge of his desk facing her.

Caroline tucked her hair behind her ear, "I'm sorry Ric. I know we have been unprofessional lately but I swear I'm sorting it."

"Good because I don't get paid to be your babysitter. I understand taking time for Bonnie but these last three days? You have been MIA and Klaus has been moping about. I had to send him home; he was no use to anyone." Ric said and Caroline was taken back at his words. Klaus never let his personal life affect his job; that was always her department.

"Ric I'm sorry…"

"Save it, I just want my team back on top form. Sort it out, Forbes. Its bad enough I have to deal with the extra paperwork on Hayley Marshall and Tyler Lockwood. The only thing saving us right now is the fact we brought down two of Marcel's inner circle therefore we are closer to getting Marcel than anyone else has ever been." Ric said as he folded his arms over his chest.

Caroline nodded, "Klaus mentioned you have evidence on Tyler Lockwood."

"Yeah, thanks to him. The guy pulled an all-nighter to back up Lockwood's confession. Large sums of money deposited into Lockwood's bank account from an overseas account we believe to be Marcel's. Several calls to a burner cell as well as several more to Hayley Marshall." Ric said handing over the papers to Caroline, "We searched his apartment, found several notes from Marcel; your name was mentioned in a few of them."

"Do we know why Tyler was made to incorporate himself into my life?" Caroline asked handing Ric the paper's back.

"Marcel wanted a man on the inside to keep tabs on our investigation. He knew Klaus would work it out eventually. Tyler was clearly expendable to him." Ric shrugged.

Caroline nodded and stood from her chair, "Let's catch this guy." She said determinedly. "I have to find Klaus then we will get back to work, boss."

"He is probably at home. I am tracing Marcel's bank accounts; hopefully we will have a location soon." Ric replied. Caroline was nearly at the door when Ric spoke again, "Forbes? Good to have you back." He smiled at her.

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To say the last three days had been hell would have been an understatement in Klaus' opinion. Caroline wouldn't talk to him and he didn't blame her. He acted impulsively and in anger but Tyler pushed his buttons. He dared to insult Caroline and Klaus saw red, it was no excuse but he didn't regret it. Klaus knew he didn't deserve someone like Caroline, someone of her kindness, beauty and light but he wanted her, he cared for her.

He tried to go back to work as normal and give Caroline space but he couldn't focus and it affected his work. Ric noticed and practically send him home and told him not to come back until he stopped 'moping'. Klaus didn't mope; he resented the implication that he did. He spent the rest of that day getting drunk at Elijah's place and ranting to his older brother about how he was a dick who just lost his best friend.

Even Elijah got tired of Klaus' behaviour and made him shower to get rid of his hangover. Klaus knew he was right besides he still needed to find Marcel. When Rebekah had called him and told him that Caroline was in a bad state too he was immediately worried about his stubborn partner. He wanted nothing more than to rush over to Rebekah's and wrap Caroline in his arms until she forgave him but he knew she had to deal with everything in her own way. She would find him when she was ready.

Safe to say he wasn't expecting to see the blonde at in the hallway of his apartment, sitting with her back resting against his door when he returned from Elijah's place. Klaus couldn't help the smile the crossed his features as he saw her.

"Caroline?" He asked gently as their eyes met.

"Klaus. Thank god you're home. I have been sitting out here for an hour now and I think your neighbours think I'm a crazy stalker." Caroline said as a blush crossed her cheeks.

Klaus laughed as he opened the door to his apartment leading her into it, "I'm glad you're here. I'm sorry, Caroline. I never meant to hurt you but Tyler was there and was goading me about you and I couldn't help it, love."

Caroline shook her head, "No Nik, I'm sorry. I should never have doubted you I should have known…" She trailed off as she threw her jacket onto his couch.

Klaus grabbed her hand, "Should have known what?"

Caroline smiled then. "That you have my back. That you have always had my back. You were just looking out for me."

Klaus smiled as he thumb ran across her cheek, "Always, sweetheart."

Caroline sighed as she leaned into his touch, "You're not a monster, Klaus. You were hurt and you're overprotective about the people you care about. That isn't always a bad thing."

"Partners?" He asked and Caroline chuckled.

"And best friends." She nodded.

"And more?" He asked hopefully.

Caroline placed her hand on his shoulder, "And more." She repeated gently.

"So are you going to kiss me or?" Klaus teased.

Caroline let out a little giggle, "I'm working up to it."

Klaus claimed her lips with his own enjoying the way she instantly melted against him. What started out as an innocent kiss quickly escalated into a passion fuelled one. Their tongues teased one another earnestly before Caroline pulled back for air.

"I think I like making up with you." Klaus breathed into her ear. Caroline unbuttoned his shirt slowly as their eyes met. Klaus smirked at her as she pushed the shirt off his shoulders, letting it fall to the ground. She kissed his chest gently, nipping his neck before her lips danced along his jaw. Klaus closed his eyes at the sensation, his fingers pushing her top higher up her body. Caroline let him remove it before he pulled her roughly towards him. Klaus' lips devoured hers with a hunger Caroline had never experienced before. His lips moved away from hers but never left her skin, they ghosted over her neck to her lace clad breasts.

His tongue darted out to taste her and Caroline arched into him, she felt Klaus smile against the curve of her breast as his hands moved round her to unclasp her bra. It fell to the floor with the rest of there clothes. Klaus' lips were still on her breast, whirling a nipple into his mouth. Caroline moaned at his touch, her fingers grazing down his back. She cupped him through his trousers and smiled as Klaus buried his head into her should letting out a moan.

"Caroline…" He started but she cut him off.

"Take me to bed, Nik." She whispered softly as her fingers tangled into his hair.

Klaus could never deny her anything and simply nodded as he lifted her up, feeling the heat of her through their trousers. He grew even harder at the thought of it. Klaus walked them to his bedroom as their lips fused together; closing the door behind them with his foot as Caroline undid his trousers.

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Bonnie sighed as she reached into Jeremy's coat pocket looking for his phone. She couldn't find hers and needed to call the florist about flowers for her father's funeral. Jeremy had been more distant lately than ever before but she didn't notice it at first. As soon as she left her bedroom after finding out about her father Jeremy returned to his long work hours and vague answers.

She pulled the phone out of his coat pocket before seeing the missed calls from a man named Ric. She knew snooping was wrong but Jeremy was hiding something and if he was cheating on her she wanted to know now rather than later. She scrolled through his call history to find a lot of calls from Ric normally late at night or early morning before he left for work. Bonnie frowned in confusion. She placed the phone down on the side table before grabbed the yellow pages. She thumbed through the book until she found the number of the law firm Jeremy worked for.

She grabbed his phone again and dialled the number.

"Hello, Mystic Lawyers, how may I help you?" A woman's voice answered.

"Hello I was wondering if you could tell me if Jeremy Gilbert is working today? He is an assistant to Mr Wilson." Bonnie asked.

It seemed like hours before the woman replied, "Sorry miss but there is no one named Jeremy Gilbert working at our firm. In fact there is no one named Mr Wilson either." She replied.

Bonnie froze for a second, "Sorry, it must have been a wrong number." She said quietly before hanging up.

Jeremy was lying to her.

She waited for him to come home, lucky for her she didn't have to wait too long. He called out for her as he walked into the apartment.

"How was work?" She asked softly.

"Good thanks." Jeremy replied.

Bonnie pressed further, "Did Mr Wilson let you go early?"

Jeremy sighed, "Yeah, he was taking his wife out for dinner."

Bonnie sighed and closed her eyes. "I know you're lying to me, Jeremy."

Jeremy stopped and turned his face to her, "What are you talking about, Bon?"

"I called your firm, they haven't heard of you or Mr Wilson. You lied to me. Why?"

"I can't tell you but you have to trust me, okay?"

Bonnie shook her head, "I can't trust you until you tell me the truth." She shouted as tears fell.

Jeremy sighed and grabbed her arms, "I work for the CIA okay? I'm an operative and I couldn't tell you anything incase you were put in danger because of it."

"So you were just going to lie to me for the rest of our lives? Did you think I was never going to find out?" Bonnie demanded as she scrubbed her face furiously.

"I thought you would trust me enough not to check up on me!" Jeremy shouted back.

Bonnie laughed bitterly, "My dad just died. I needed you and you weren't there."

"I was out looking for the person responsible!"

"What?" Bonnie asked shocked, "You were investigating my dad's murder and never said. You knew I was hurting. You chose the job over me?"

"Bonnie come on, don't do this. You don't want to do this." Jeremy pleaded with her, he knew Bonnie. He knew where this was going.

"What I want, Jeremy is a boyfriend I can trust. You have been lying to me for months, for years."

"It was to protect you. I couldn't tell you without putting you in danger. I love you Bonnie." Jeremy said desperately.

Bonnie shook her head, "I don't even know you anymore. I can't do this, Jer. Every time you leave the house I am going to wonder if you're lying to me. I can't live like that, it's just… it's not fair."

"Bonnie…"

"I'm sorry. Please don't be here when I get back, I just I can't deal with this." Bonnie replied as her heart broke.

She turned and ran. It wasn't her proudest moment but Bonnie knew if she stayed at the apartment with him any longer she would break. When her dad told her she would find a guy who would love her and treat her right he failed to mention the amount of secrets that guy would be keeping from her or the feeling in her heart when she found out he was living a lie.

It wasn't until she was in the park that the tears finally overwhelmed her. Bonnie prided herself on being strong but she couldn't stop them. She slumped into a bench and sobbed as more tears fell.

"Hey now darling, someone as gorgeous as you shouldn't be sitting alone crying." She heard a British accent say as a tissue was put into her view. Bonnie grabbed it gratefully, wiping her eyes as she looked up at the handsome stranger.

"Sorry, it's just been a really tough day." She sniffed trying to give him a kind smile. The stranger laughed.

"I know all about that. Want to talk about it? With three siblings I have the best listening skills around."

Bonnie laughed, "I don't even know you."

"What's your name?" The stranger asked

"Bonnie Bennett."

"Well nice to meet you Bonnie Bennett." He said as he extended his hand for her to shake, "I'm Kol. Kol Mikaelson."

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Caroline sighed happily as she snuggled further into Klaus' arms. Last night had been everything she hoped for and more. Her and Klaus just seemed to work together, she couldn't explain it but she was done fighting it. After the first round of the most passionate sex Caroline had ever experienced they had then made love for a second time. Taking the time to explore each other's bodies and get to know each other in a more intimate level. Caroline wasn't inexperienced when it came to sex but Klaus was by far the best lover she had ever had. He was strong and passionate yet loving and attentive.

Klaus groaned next to her and drew her naked body closer to him. Caroline let out a giggle and moved the sheet up higher to cover herself.

"You're beautiful, love. You don't need to hide it." He said roughly as his eyes opened.

Caroline blushed, "I'm not hiding, just a little cold." She smiled and rested her head on his chest, her fingers doodling on his skin.

"We still need to talk." Klaus said as his hand stroked her back.

"You still owe me a date." Caroline smiled as she placed a kiss on his chest.

"I am a man of my word. I fully intend to treat you as you deserve, sweetheart." Klaus said intensely as he placed a kiss on her shoulder.

Caroline shuddered pleasantly at the thought, "Aren't you scared?"

"Of what?" Klaus asked as he pulled back.

"We're best friends, Nik. We are great friends. What if this ruins that?" Caroline asked in a small voice as she played with his hand.

Klaus sighed and placed a hand under her chin so Caroline met his gaze, "What if it makes it better?" He countered, "We could be epic together, Caroline. The only thing I fear is letting this chance slip away."

Caroline smiled and kissed him softly. "Your sister is going to freak." She mumbled.

"We are in bed together, naked and you are thinking about Rebekah?" Klaus asked teasingly.

Caroline shoved him playfully, "Perhaps I need a distraction." She smiled as she climbed over him.

Klaus chuckled as he flipped them over, "I think I can help with that."

Their lips met again and Caroline gasped as Klaus pressed their bodies together. She knew she would never get use to this feeling.

Klaus' phone ringing caused them both to groan in annoyance. Klaus shuffled on the bed to grab it while Caroline sat up, pulling the sheets with her.

"Hello?" Klaus said as he answered, his gazed fixed on the beauty in his bed. "Okay, text it to me and we'll go there now." He replied after a time. He hung up the phone before kissing Caroline slowly.

"Who was that?" She asked once they pulled away.

Klaus sighed, "Ric."

Caroline sat up straighter, "What did he say?"

"He knows where Marcel is."

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