"She wasn't exactly sure when it happened, or even when it started. All she knew for sure was that right here and now, she was falling hard and she could only pray that he was feeling the same way."
-Nicholas Sparks, Safe Haven
Caroline allowed her arm to hang lazily off the bed, an olive complected wrist dangled limply in front of her. Caroline smiled wickedly and took the wrist into her hand; she admired the identical punctured holes that were now the source of a constant flow of blood; dripping slowly down the inside of the arm and concaving into the crease of the elbow. Caroline inhaled deeply, her nose overwhelmed with the scent of metal and iron; as she did her canines protruded aggressively, her eyes darkening to black.
She suddenly felt a hand on the side of her neck; it caressed her softly, pulling her hair away. "Best drink up, love" Klaus whispered, his lips moist against her hot skin, "We have quite the day ahead." Caroline pressed her lips to the dangling wrist, she opened her mouth widely; a soft sort of crunching sound filled the silence. And then there was blood pooling heavily into her mouth.
Xxx
Caroline's eyes darted open as she gasped.
It took her a moment to remember where she was.
In Klaus' room, the light of morning hadn't even begun to shine dimly behind a pair of deep burgundy curtains. She wondered what time it was.
It was then that Caroline heard the deep breathing next to her.
She sighed, "That's right." She thought to herself, a smile spreading across her lips. She rolled over onto her side, watching Klaus as he slept; perhaps dreamed. He had one arm peacefully resting against his stomach while the other rested over his head against the pillow.
Caroline admired his bare chest, the muscle definition contoured against his creamy skin. She wanted to reach over to him, to feel his hand intertwined with hers while his arm lay over her protectively. Caroline reached her hand out but stopped just short of his chest.
She couldn't see Klaus being the cuddling type.
Caroline frowned, "Or maybe he is." She couldn't help but think. So far, he had nothing less than surprised her with the things he did or said; Caroline realized she didn't really know him at all.
She thought she had him figured out.
Caroline sighed and watched his chest rise and fall peacefully, her frown deepening as her thoughts consumed her.
"You're distraught."
Caroline jumped at his voice, she'd been so taken away with her thoughts that she hadn't realized Klaus had woken up. He watched her closely, "What's wrong?" He asked, as always reading her like a book.
Caroline's face relaxed as she did her best to smile, "I had a nightmare." A breath escaped through her mouth as she turned over onto her back.
Klaus smiled as he sat up a little, reaching out he pulled her into him; her head rested easily against his chest. They stayed silent, only hearing each other breathe.
Caroline was glad Klaus didn't ask her what the dream had been about. She didn't know if she could tell him. It was surely a bad omen, feeding on a human together. "What could it even mean?" She wondered silently, thinking back to her high school psychology lectures and making a mental note to Google search dream interpretations.
Caroline felt Klaus' fingers twisting the ends of her hair lightly. She smiled, enjoying the sensation it created inside her. She wondered if Klaus enjoyed it when she pulled his hair. "There are lots of things I wonder about him." She told herself. It almost annoyed her, how little she really knew about him.
"He's complicated." She thought, dragging her finger along Klaus' chest. "Can I ask you something?" Caroline said suddenly.
"Anything." Klaus responded slowly as a yawn forced itself from his mouth.
"What did you like most about Paris" Caroline asked, ceasing the movement of her hand and letting it rest easily on Klaus chest; she frowned at her question, "The first time you were here, not now." She clarified, chewing her lower lip while waiting for the answer. Klaus thought for a moment, his hand moving to her shoulder; he carefully brushed the hair away, leaving it exposed, "Courtesans." He said with a smirk, coursing his hand delicately over the back of her neck.
Caroline laughed and turned to meet his eyes, her chin balancing against him, "I admire your honesty." She told him, a smile forming on her lips. Klaus lifted his neck and knelt down; he kissed her softly, sending a rush through her entire body.
She breathed softly as they broke apart slowly. "Would you have liked me then?" She asked, feeling small and inferior. Her eyes full of vulnerability as she yearned for his answer.
Klaus kissed her again, with more of a purpose, "I would like you…" He began with a whisper, "Anytime. Anywhere. And any place." His lips pressed onto hers between every word.
"But…" His eyes wandered over her, the sheets hung snuggly to her figure, "There is something about the present you that is…incredibly addicting." He started under her chin and drew a line with his finger gingerly to her collarbone, hesitating just short of her breast.
Caroline reacted to his touch, a shiver traveling down her spine.
"Addictions are unhealthy." She reminded him coyly, dragging her finger from his cheek to his chin. She playfully ran it across his lower lip, as he opened his mouth she pulled her finger away quickly.
"Perhaps you're right." Klaus said as he flipped himself on top of her. Caroline emitted a gasp as their naked bodies pressed onto each other. She had never fit so neatly into any man before; the way their bodies connected was unlike any other experience.
Caroline traced her foot against Klaus' leg, dragging it up his calf and reaching his thigh. She gasped when Klaus gripped her thigh and pulled it to Caroline's stomach. She stifled a moan as Klaus kissed her knee; his hands lingered there, dragging hopeless circles into her skin.
Caroline lifted herself up and in an instant their lips were connected passionately. Her arms embraced around his neck, pulling Klaus closer towards her; he fell with her as her head landed back onto the pillow gently. Caroline melded her lips into Klaus', his tongue hesitantly rolled over her bottom lip as if asking permission to continue. Caroline opened her mouth slightly, allowing their tongues to dance together freely; avidly. Her leg wound itself onto Klaus' back; pulling their hips together.
The contact was overwhelming. Caroline broke the kiss as their cheeks rested against each other. "Don't be a tease." She whispered breathlessly, their chests rising and falling collectively. Klaus found her lips with a need, desire taking over; his teeth gently pulled against Caroline's bottom lip as he pushed his swollen member into her.
Caroline moaned against his lips; her back arched at the new sensation. She closed her eyes momentarily as her hands grasped onto Klaus' shoulders, clawing them pleasurably. Klaus thrusted slowly into her, with every movement he counted the gasps and moans that escaped his lover's mouth. As Caroline's eyes opened, they were immediately consumed by his, intensifying the heat that grew within her. Her other leg floated up now, hooking over his left hip and intertwining with the ankle of her right foot.
The feeling became unbearable for both of them. Klaus's speed quickened and Caroline matched it ardently; their eye contact brought on a new intensity. Drowning in the pool of Klaus' eyes, Caroline had never felt more alive, and free. But most of all, she felt loved.
Caroline felt her end was near, her lips found his frantically, devouring every inch of them with her own. Klaus growled lowly, feeling completely consumed with Caroline, the frenzy of their bodies together brought them both to the edge. Klaus pushed into her one last time, feeling a sudden release between them.
Klaus groaned and relaxed on top of her, burying his face into her neck. Caroline knelt into him while they fought to repossess their breathing. Caroline's legs fell from Klaus back, soundlessly landing on the sheets below. A smile spread across her face, and she emitted a giggle.
Klaus lifted his head and questioned her with his eyes. Caroline smiled at him, as if she was hiding some sort of inside joke, "Just so you know," She said softly, "I'm not leaving this room. Ever." Caroline said with a twinge of seriousness.
Klaus smiled as he pushed the moist hair off her cheek; he kissed her meaningfully. "I'd have it no other way."
Caroline smiled as Klaus lifted himself off of her and lay neatly beside her, his arm draped over her stomach. She rolled over to face him, lying on her side with her head nestled into his other arm.
"Clothing optional?" She whispered seductively, watching as Klaus' eyes lit up, he shook his head with a grin, "Clothing not permitted."
Caroline squealed as Klaus' lips crashed onto hers, pressing firmly against them while his tongue battled hers possessively. His hand snuck up to her waist and pulled her into him; Caroline smiled into his lips as his hand wandered down her back and onto her thigh.
"You're right." Caroline whispered as she tilted her head back, exposing her neck; Klaus nuzzled his lips onto it, placing hot, lingering kisses here and there, "I'm addicted." His exploring hand slid back up to Caroline's back and over to her stomach. He drug it up slowly caressing the side of her breast on its journey to her neck.
"Do you wish to stop and join a twelve step program?" His eyes nearly sparkled as his hand backtracked down to her stomach. Caroline began to writhe under his touch; she pressed her hand to his cheek, tracing circles mindlessly, "No." She murmured, trying very hard to keep her composure as Klaus' hand froze where it was.
A pout formed against her lips, "Don't stop now" She whined a little, pushing herself closer towards him so their chests barely touched. Klaus was amused by her helplessness, "It's comforting to know we want the same thing." He said huskily, resuming his hand movement across her body, feeling completely aroused.
Klaus was like putty around Caroline. She was the only one who had this type of control over him, he wanted what she wanted.
"I hate foreplay." She growled seductively, pulling herself up and nearly attacking Klaus' lips. She slid on top of him, straddling his hips easily. Boldly, Caroline immersed Klaus' erection into her; she gasped slightly at the new position. Klaus let a breath of surprise escape from his mouth, his hands travelled up and down her hips and stomach.
"Oh, Nik…" She breathed his name softly as she began moving atop him, her hips rocking back and forth methodically. The way she whispered his name put Klaus in a frenzy. He sat up and his arms wrapped around Caroline's back, deepening the sensual impact. Caroline's hands enclosed around his neck while she buried her face into his neck; dragging her lips along it mindlessly.
Their bodies moved in sync, every touch and gasp pulling them closer to the climax.
Caroline felt her canines sharpen, and in embarrassment slowed her movement and turned her face away to hide.
"Don't" Klaus whispered, using his hand to tilt her face back to him. Caroline resisted for a moment, but sighed and gave in, turning to face Klaus.
Klaus gently brushed her cheek; his thumb ran gently below her eyes, "I want all of you, Caroline." He told her earnestly, bearing his soul into her eyes. Caroline nodded and pressed her hand against his as it lay on her cheek.
Klaus kissed her, now red, lips. The passion remained, but he kissed her slowly, feeling the entire shape of his lips on hers. His tongue crossed over to her and ran along her protruding teeth gently. Caroline sighed, and instantly her canines receded.
She looked at Klaus, her eyes alluding desire; she bit her lip as Klaus slowly re-adjusted, he laid her down gently. He enjoyed the way she looked below him, her hair splayed around her delicately.
"I've never wanted anyone more than you." Klaus admitted, pushing her now sweaty hair away from her beautiful face. Caroline smiled as he pressed his lips to hers; he craved the feeling of their mouths melding together.
"Then take me." She whispered against his lips as they pulled away. Klaus found her hand and intertwined it with his, pulling them above Caroline's head. Their lips collided once more, the desire slowly climbing, "Don't ever let me go." Caroline murmured against him. Klaus met her eyes with tenderness, she smiled at him softly.
"Never." He whispered back, squeezing her hand tightly as he slid into her.
xxx
Caroline awoke lazily. Her arm draped across Klaus chest while her head was nestled into the crook of his arm. She stayed still for, what felt like, a long time, simply remembering the evening and early morning events that had left her flushed and breathless.
She felt Klaus move beneath her, she turned to look at him. "Hi." She said simply, feeling a blush intrude on her features. Klaus smiled and traced his finger over the outline of her cheeks, "Good morning." He sighed contently.
Caroline pulled the sheet around her and sat up, she stretched her neck; a yawn pushed through her mouth. "What time is it?" She drawled, the sleepiness hung on her every word. Klaus sighed as he sat up as well, pulling his phone off a side table, "Eight O'clock."
Caroline frowned, "That's it?" Klaus chuckled, "Did you have a long night?"
Caroline sighed dramatically, "Yes, it was awful." She looked at him vividly, "I hardly slept at all." Klaus reached for her arm and pulled her into him, "Perhaps there's something to be done about that…" He kissed her perfectly, hearing his phone ring behind him. Klaus groaned and pulled away quickly, he looked at it and sighed, looking at Caroline apologetically.
"Suspicious business meeting?" Caroline asked, attempting to hide her disappointment. Klaus laughed and kissed her sweetly, "Something like that." He smiled, pulling himself out of bed and disappearing through two darkly stained French doors. He re-emerged fully clothed, dressed professionally in grey slacks and a nicely fit business shirt.
Caroline's eyes lingered on him as he sat back on the bed with his shoes and began lacing them onto his feet, "I hope you know it's rude to walk out on your date." Caroline said as he stood and slid his wallet into his pocket. Klaus smiled, leaning his body onto the bed and kissed her in a way that made her want him to stay. "I hope you know, you don't have to leave." Klaus smiled playfully.
Caroline rolled her eyes as Klaus picked up his phone from the table. He turned to her suddenly, "I'm very serious, you can stay here all day."
Caroline groaned as she laid herself back onto the group of pillows that remained on the bed, "Just hurry up and leave so you can come back." Klaus laughed and nodded, "I'll be back in no time, promise." He knelt over the bed and kissed her again, his lips lingered against hers a moment too long, he sighed and pulled himself away. "You may be the death of me" He sighed, cupping her face and meeting her lips forcefully, Caroline closed her eyes, beginning to feel consumed; abruptly he pulled away and as Caroline opened her eyes, he was gone.
Caroline contemplated staying in Klaus' bed all day long, after all, he offered; drifting in and out of sleep. But she decided against it, pushing the sheets away from her and scampering into the bathroom.
xxx
With a bowl of cereal in hand, Caroline wandered aimlessly around the apartment. Granted, she could have Leo drive her somewhere or simply take a walk, but she wasn't in the mood. After all, she'd been living her for a while and had yet to explore completely.
"What's in here?" She thought quietly, approaching two rather large brass doorknobs attached to a set of oak looking wood doors. She twisted one of the knobs carefully, while trying not to dump her breakfast. As she emerged onto the other side, she gasped.
A library.
The nerd that lived inside her mind had a mini heart attack. She walked along the shelves of book, dragging her finger against the spines.
Caroline felt the floorboard shift and heard a light footstep outside the door; Sophie entered the room quickly, her eyes lit up when she saw Caroline.
"Oh, good morning Miss!" She said politely, bowering her head just slightly. "Good morning Sophie." Caroline returned cordially. "I just came back from your room!" Sophie said pleasantly as Caroline felt a blush creep up her cheeks. "I changed the linens and brought up some fresh flowers." Sophie continued, completely oblivious to the embarrassed Caroline.
Caroline spooned a bite of cereal into her mouth as she watched Sophie quickly move around the room, fluffing the pillows that lay on the chairs and dusting the lamps easily. "Such a tidy man, Mr. Klaus." She said to Caroline, smiling sweetly, she went over to a desk that sat against a broad window and opened the top. "Has he shown you these?" Sophie asked, her eyes wide with wonder.
Caroline made her way to her, she shook her head. "They're quite exquisite!" Sophie exclaimed, handing the stack over to Caroline.
Caroline looked over the drawings very carefully, a smile tugging the corners of her mouth up, "He drew these?" She asked, looking at Sophie, who nodded, "Quite talented, isn't he?" Caroline looked back to the drawings, they were all beautiful, but one held her attention longer than the others.
It was of a woman, her back was turned and her wavy hair hung down to a midpoint of her back. The girl was facing the right, looking down just past her bare shoulder where her chin rested delicately.
Sophie gasped, "That looks like you, Miss!" Caroline felt herself laugh, "It kind of does, doesn't it?" She shook her head and shuffled the pictures, quickly handing them back to Sophie.
"Does Nik keep any of his old photos here?" Caroline asked, and then recoiled, "Klaus, I mean?" Sophie hardly seemed to notice Caroline's faux pas as she opened another drawer of the desk, "These are the only ones I'm aware of." She said honestly, smiling as she looked through the pictures and then passing them to Caroline.
Caroline took the 4x6 pictures and shuffled through them. "When were these taken?" She asked, looking at Sophie curiously. Sophie shrugged, "That I don't know."
Klaus holding a beer and grinning wildly, his arm around some other man, a friend perhaps? Caroline looked closely, "He's not dressed weirdly…So this had to have at least been from the 90's…" She said aloud. The next one made her giggle, Klaus was outside now, creeping just underneath a bench, pressing his index finger to his mouth, while a couple hotly made out just above him, "Who do you think took these?" She asked Sophie, flipping to the next one of Klaus giving a thumbs up to the cameraman while the man from the previous couple flipped him off in the background.
Sophie shook her head, "I don't know that either Miss." Caroline handed them back to her so Sophie could put them away correctly. "Does Klaus have a lot of friends?" Caroline asked while she followed Sophie out of the library, Sophie picked up a basket of sheets and walked into the kitchen, "Mr. Klaus is quite popular, everyone loves him, I'd say."
"Everyone loves who?" Leo asked, emerging through the side door of the kitchen, Sophie smiled instantaneously, "Miss Caroline was inquiring about Mr. Klaus." She said brightly, resting the laundry basket on her hip as she walked over to him; she kissed his cheek briefly, "I've got to get this laundry finished!" She said happily before disappearing out the door Leo had just entered from.
Caroline smiled politely as she put her bowl away in the dishwasher.
"What were you wondering about Klaus?" Leo asked, as he leaned easily against the bar, pulling the daily newspaper into his reach and opening it curiously.
Caroline shrugged, "Just wondering if he had a lot of friends." She repeated her question, "Sophie was showing me those pictures in his desk-"
Leo looked up at her and laughed, "You saw those, eh?" He laughed again, shaking his head. Caroline looked at him quizzically, "Who was that guy in the picture with him? Do you know?"
Leo nodded, "Yeah, that was me." He said, almost proudly. Caroline appeared dumbfounded and then mentally rolled her eyes. Of course, Leo was only a human, meaning he aged normally. So of course this man before her could've been the bright-eyed friend in the picture with Klaus.
"When were those taken?" She asked shyly, trying not to appear as if she was calculating Leo's age. Leo shrugged, "Boy…I'm not sure, probably the early 90's?" He gazed off for a moment, "I was probably only 21 or 22. Those were the good years." He told her with a wink. Caroline laughed.
"What was he like back then?" She question, resting her elbows against the island, across from Leo. Leo thought wistfully for a moment, "A lot like he is know, I 'spose." Caroline watched him intently.
"Pretty good natured, funny…a little intense at times." Leo laughed and began to tell a story of how he and Klaus convinced a group of American college girls that they were French royalty. "I'm sorry," He apologized through a laugh, "I know you don't want to hear about Klaus and other women." Caroline shook her head, "I don't mind, really, tell me another story." She coaxed with a warm smile.
As Leo spoke Caroline realized that he knew nothing of Mystic Falls and the hybrid fiasco. The thought twisted her stomach for a moment, but then she decided that she didn't care about that anymore, it was cruel, what he'd done to her friends and family. But Caroline knew that wasn't who Klaus was, not really.
Caroline realized in that moment that she didn't care about his past, only his future; and how she belonged in it.
xxx
Klaus returned just as the sky began its shift from the blue day to the pink of evening. He found Caroline reading in the library; he watched her a moment, the way she was curled up in the large armchair; her intense stare against the pages and the way her brow furrowed as she turned a page.
He smiled.
She looked up and found his eyes instantly, "Hi" She said, a smile consumed her features, Klaus leaned against the doorframe, "Hello."
Caroline tilted her book up, so the cover was exposed, "I found something to do." She smiled sheepishly. "The Giver?" Klaus asked as Caroline smiled, "One of my favorites."
Klaus laughed, "Ah, so scholarly Caroline does exist." Caroline giggled, closing the book and putting it on the table that sat in front of the chair, "I'm a woman of many trades."
Klaus grinned, "It's quite lovely out, would you care to walk with me?" Caroline nodded, standing from her chair and meeting him at the door frame.
They wandered out of the apartment and down a winding alleyway. Caroline followed closely behind Klaus, unsure of where they were going. They crossed a busy street and then Caroline found themselves walking into a public park. Several people were out and about, some couples, some families…They passed several street vendors and performers.
"How was work?" Caroline asked, her walking in sync with Klaus'. Klaus shrugged, "A bore." Caroline laughed, "Sounds invigorating." She said sarcastically, reaching out and grasping his hand tightly. Klaus smiled, "Well, it can't always be joyful, I suppose."
"What did you have to do, anyways?" Caroline asked curiously, their pace slowing to a leisurely walk. "My lawyers have been hounding me about reviewing my will." He told her truthfully. Caroline allowed this thought to process, "I didn't even think vampires needed wills…"
Klaus laughed, "A security measure, mostly." He told her nonchalantly.
A man with a large bouquet of flowers presented Caroline with a pink rose, "Pour la belle Madame!" He said brightly, Caroline smiled and thanked him. "It seems people love you everywhere." He noted, watching as the man stopped another couple, however making the man pay for the flower he handed to the woman.
Caroline laughed and noticed a group of children playing in an open field. She watched as a small girl tried to chase after a pair of older boys, her brothers maybe? She tripped as she crossed the pavement and instantly began to cry.
Caroline smiled as she approached her, "Shh, ne pleure pas!" She soothed sweetly, showing the young girl her rose and handing it to her gently. The little girl smiled broadly at Caroline, she held onto the flower dearly as she quickly stood and bounded off after the boys.
Klaus watched her, a smile spread across his face. "That was kind of you." He said as he approached her, impressed by her natural kindness. Caroline, he realized, only saw the good in people, always the first to help and offer a smile. Caroline shrugged at this, "I'm trying to reverse my karma." Klaus looked at her strangely, she sighed to clarify.
"I was a terrible human…" She admitted, "Now I have forever to make up for it." He admired this, yet frowned, "You couldn't have been terrible."
Caroline shook her head adamantly, "You didn't know me back then. I was…" Caroline sighed, "I was jealous and had entitlement issues." She said lightly, "I had no self-esteem." She emphasized "no" and made a face of disgust, she grew silent, recalling the memories. "I was awful." She concluded quietly.
"It's our future that defines us, don't forget that." Klaus told her wistfully, strengthening his grip on her hand. Caroline looked at him and smiled, "You shouldn't either." Klaus' eyes lingered on her for a moment as she continued walking. As always he was surprised by her response. He wondered how she did that, always keeping him on his toes.
The time passed silently between them. The sky dissolved from light pink to dark purple; the clouds disappearing and allowing the moon to take center stage.
Klaus peered up at the moon, knowing it would be full in just two days. Caroline squeezed his hand, bringing him back to her. She smiled when his eyes met hers, "I'm not going anywhere." She told him in all seriousness. Klaus nodded, and then a coy smile graced his features, "I believe you've said that before…" Caroline laughed lightly, "Things are…different now." She shrugged, turning her gaze back onto the sidewalk before them; she stole a glance at Klaus and smiled to herself.
They passed a couple on a bench silently, nodding politely to each other as they continued on the path. The streetlights flickered on and the darkness was upon them; the bright of the moon casting onto them like stage lights.
Klaus paused midstep and spun Caroline into him, as if they'd been dancing. She giggled as her hands pressed easily into his chest. Klaus admired her features against the moonlight.
"What?" Caroline asked timidly, habitually pressing her teeth into her lower lip.
Klaus shook his head, bewildered, "I simply can't understand what it is about you" Caroline shrugged with a smile, "My awesome personality and flawless looks of course." She laughed, pressing a wrinkle out of Klaus' shirt. Klaus looked at her thoughtfully, "I believe it might be deeper than that."
Caroline felt her breath stop in her throat. Her eyes widened slightly as Klaus knelt down and kissed her softly; leaving her with those words to mull over. She relaxed into his kiss as it consumed her. His hand fell to her lower back while Caroline's hands held his neck.
Klaus eased himself back from her, resting their noses together. He sighed quietly and his eyes found hers in the darkness of the evening, "Caroline I-" Caroline pulled away and shook her head, smiling widely. And then, like a child, she bounded away running. Klaus watched her for a moment, amused by her game; he followed her laughing. "Slow down!" He said after her and finally she stopped.
Caroline came to a fountain and leaned against it easily. She smiled, catching her breath "I'll never stop running, Nik, you should know that by now" She grinned, pacing her hands on her hips. Klaus jogged to her easily, and pulled her into him; his arms enclosed her protectively. "Then I will chase you forever Caroline."
Caroline smiled and stood on her tiptoes; she pressed her lips onto his and kissed him fiercely.
A/N: So, I was listening to a song (Give me love by Ed Sheeran) and I was like, "Okay, I've seriously heard this song before…" So I youtubed it, and guess where I heard said song? That's right. The vampire diaries. Lol. AND it was a Klaroline scene, how fitting!
Can anyone guess what my new favorite song is? Haha
Miss Petrovska, just go ahead and add Ed Sheeran to my list of British guys I'd like to marry! (Not for looks, but merely because he could serenade me daily. Lol)
