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Chapter 11: The Pond

Klaus pulled into the Grill parking lot. He glanced over at Caroline with a smug grin and held up a hand when she reached for the door handle to get out of the car.

"No, love, you stay here, I ordered take out." He said smirking at her.

Caroline rolled her eyes but sat back in her seat to wait for Klaus to return. He hurried out of the car and went into the restaurant as Caroline sat there impatiently awaiting his return. After several long minutes he came back to the car and they began to drive.

"So where are we going?" Caroline asked curiously eyeing the big bag of food he had put in the back seat.

Klaus glanced at her a mysterious smirk playing across his lips. "It's a surprise. Just enjoy the ride love." He said vaguely.

Caroline huffed and rolled her eyes in annoyance. "Fine. So what have you been up to? I haven't seen you lately." She asked looking at him.

Klaus sighed and began to tell her about the horrors of being a litigator. He told her about all of the work he had been doing and how he was going to have to leave to meet with his client soon.

"You're leaving?" Caroline asked her eyes narrowing in suspicion.

Klaus sighed and nodded not looking at her but concentrating on the road, "I am, but just for a little while, just a weekend, like I promised."

Caroline looked out the window her anger towards him already skyrocketing, "when?"

"Probably in about two weeks. The court date is at the beginning of June so I want to go meet with my client two weeks before the date, fly back here spend time with you and Will and my family, and then go do this whole court thing and then probably take a vacation for a bit." Klaus said looking over at her trying to gauge her mood. He knew she was angry, but he wasn't sure how much. He couldn't help the situation it was his job after all so he hoped that she understood. He didn't want to leave, but he had to.

Caroline shifted in her seat taking in his plan and trying to staunch her anger. "You'll come back?" she whispered anxiously.

Klaus looked over at her to smile encouragingly, "of course, love. I just have to leave for a weekend and I'll be back before you notice."

Caroline nodded slowly while biting her lip in nervousness.

"It'll only be for a little bit, love. Don't worry." Klaus said trying to sooth Caroline's nerves.

"I'll notice you're gone. So will, Will." Caroline said quietly.

Klaus sighed heavily and pulled into a driveway suddenly. It took Caroline a few minutes to realize that they were sitting at his house.

"What are we doing here?" Caroline asked forgetting momentarily the fact that Klaus would be leaving her in two weeks.

"This is where we are having our date." Klaus said grabbing the food and leaving the car. Caroline followed behind him warily.

"I'm not jumping into bed with you." She warned loudly as they walked up the driveway. Klaus laughed affectionately and grabbed her hand. Instead of going into the house they went around the back and went to sit by the pond.

Caroline had always strategically avoided the pond. The pond was special for them. They had so many big moments there. They had their first kiss there. He told her he liked her there. She told him about Damon there. The pond had a special place in both of their hearts and she should have known he would choose this spot.

"Why are we here, Klaus?" Caroline asked watching as he spread a blanket on the grass and sat down on it. He began to open the bag of food, but stopped when he noticed Caroline wasn't sitting.

"Sit down, love." He said looking up at her and patting the empty space beside him.

Caroline raised an eyebrow and sat down next to him tentatively. She tucked her legs beneath her and looked at Klaus as he finished taking the food out.

"I got cheesy fries, tacos, and sliders." He said pointing to each container of food.

"I also got us drinks." He said holding up a bottle of wine with a smirk.

She smiled and watched as he poured the wine into two plastic cups.

"Why are we here?" she asked again sipping her wine.

"Do you remember our first date?" Klaus asked putting some of everything on both plates.

"Of course. You and Damon were about to fight." Caroline said rolling her eyes at the memory.

"Right, well I wanted to re-create it, but without Damon or all of our friends staring at us. The house is empty now so we don't have to worry about interruptions. I also wanted to take us to our special spot as well as the first place we kissed." Klaus said quietly.

Caroline felt her cheeks heat up and she reached for his hand squeezing it to reassure her of his presence. "Thank you." she whispered blushing.

"You're quite welcome." He said feeling his own cheeks become red. He looked into her eyes always in awe of the shade of beautiful cerulean blue they were.

"So you will come back, right?" Caroline asked as she began to eat her food.

Klaus rolled his eyes playfully, "I couldn't ever leave you or Will again. I told you I want to start over. I want to be with you and Will and I intend to do good by you." he said repeating all of the words he's already told her.

She sighed knowing her insecurities were getting the best of her. She had to trust him if they were going to make this work. She had to allow him back in, she trusted he wouldn't up and leave again at least she wanted to, but her insecurities always worked against her. Leaving was something people did really well with her.

"I'm trying, Nik, really. Its just…" she mumbled picking at her food.

"I know you're scared, love, I am too. But we just have to take a chance. This could be amazing if we let it. We could be epic." Klaus said putting a hand to her face to caress her soft cheeks.

"I know." She whispered looking into his eyes. He smiled back at her as their eyes collided and the different shades of blue connected. Slowly Caroline began to lean forward and Klaus copied her action. Their lips touched briefly before Klaus took the plunge and placed his mouth over hers. The kiss started off slow and sensual and turned hurried and passionate very quickly. Caroline had forgotten how good of a kisser he was. She loved the feel of his soft lips on hers and she didn't want it to end. She placed her hands on either side of him to bring him closer to her. Klaus's arms wrapped around her slim waist and she brought herself to sit in his lap as their tongues danced together while they sat in the dark by the pond. When both of them could barely breathe they broke apart their breathing ragged.

"God I've missed you." Klaus moaned his forehead resting on hers.

She smiled softly and gently kissed his lips again. She then grabbed her wine glass and her plate of food before chowing down. Her mood uplifted by the epic kiss and the promise that he wasn't going anywhere.

Klaus smirked at her before beginning to eat his own food. The dinner was filled with tender kisses and murmured discussions. The topic of Klaus leaving wasn't brought up again along with Caroline's insecurities. It was close to one in the morning before Caroline decided she had better get home. Klaus drove her back to her house and they kissed like crazy teenagers in the car for another half hour before Caroline could bring herself to go into the house. That night was the first night she went to bed without reading a letter, she had the real thing after all and all of her doubts were put behind her, at least for the time being.


Sunday was busy for Caroline as she was meeting with the doctor's convention clients and had to book some appointments for Katherine that were for the flowers, the bridesmaids dresses, the wedding dress, and the cake tasting. Elijah had the tuxedos already taken care of since he had a personal tailor. Katherine was becoming bridezilla, so Caroline barely had time to spend with her son on that Sunday.

Instead of bringing Will to the mansion and making him color or play with his cars while she, Rebekah, and Katherine argued. She allowed Klaus to take him to lunch and then to the park. Will was excited to be spending time with Klaus. Caroline pulled into the Mikaelson Mansion with Will who was jumping with excitement beside her. She smiled with love at her son as they went into the mansion and saw Klaus sitting in the living room waiting for them.

"Hey." Caroline said smiling at Klaus.

Klaus smiled back and was about to lean over to kiss her on the mouth when she moved away self-consciously and he caught her cheek instead. She discreetly nodded her head at Will who was looking at him with huge blue eyes.

"Hello mate!" Klaus said hugging the little boy and trying to ignore Caroline's obvious uneasiness about their PDA.

"Hi! Nik! I'm really happy we're going to the park today! If I had to stay here with mommy and watch her work I would be sooooo bored." Will said rolling his eyes cutely.

Klaus laughed noticing the similarities that Will had to Caroline when she was annoyed.

"Yeah ok." Caroline said rolling her own eyes.

Klaus laughed harder making mother and son confused.

"Sorry…you just…look the same." He mumbles trying to stifle his laughter.

"So where are you two going today?" Caroline asked looking at Klaus and then Will.

"Lunch and then the park." Klaus said smirking at Will. Will returned the smirk almost identically making Caroline laugh this time.

"Alright, be back by six I want to be home to have dinner with grandma at seven, she's had a long week." Caroline said feeling sympathetic towards her mother.

Caroline looked over at Klaus and smiled. "You can come too."

Klaus grinned and nodded, "I might take you up on that."

Caroline smiled and kissed Will on the cheek and gave him a big hug. She then hugged Klaus and kissed him on the cheek before going to the study where she could already hear Rebekah yelling.

Klaus took Will's hand and they walked to his car to drive to the Grill. On the way to the Grill Will explained to Klaus all about his school and his friends. He told Klaus what foods he loved and what foods he hated. He informed Klaus of the books he had recently read and which ones he wanted to read. When they got to the Grill Klaus got them a booth by the window and Will continued to tell him about his favorite book.

Klaus couldn't help but be fascinated by the boy as he told him all of these things. He felt proud that Will was his son. He was incredibly smart and resourceful. Caroline had raised him so well.

Vicky, who still worked there took their orders and brought crayons for Will. They played tick-tac-toe and hangman while waiting for their food both enjoying the other's company. Klaus was astounded at the similarities between the two. He decided to indulge himself in a hamburger and Will got the same thing. Klaus knew without a doubt he could never leave this child again. He was too special. Too full of light, like Caroline. He was also going to do great things one day and Klaus wanted to be there for them.

While Klaus told Will about his own favorite books an unwanted presence interrupted them. Klaus glared at the black haired man that was interrupting their lunch and he was surprised to see that Will was glaring at him too. Klaus knew in that instant Will was most definitely his son inward and out. There was no question about it.

"What do you want, Lockwood?" Klaus snapped wanting to keep it PG for Will.

"Yeah!" Will huffed glaring at the older man.

Tyler glared back at him and then pulled his attention to Klaus.

"I'd stay away from Caroline if I were you." Tyler warned.

Klaus's eyes narrowed, "is that a threat, mate?"

"More like a warning." Tyler said shrugging.

"It's the same thing." Will piped up rolling his eyes and once again looking like Caroline.

Both men looked over at him, a smirk on Klaus's face and a scowl on Tyler's.

"Just stay away from Caroline. She's mine." Tyler said ignoring Will.

"Caroline isn't a possession. She's a person and she can choose who she wants. I'd back off if I were you, Lockwood, before you get hurt." Klaus growled.

"Well she isn't going to choose you. The only thing you're good for is leaving." Tyler said triumphantly thinking he'd outsmarted Klaus.

"I suggest you back off, mate, before I inflict some real damage." Klaus said standing up.

"He sounds angry, Tyler, I'd leave if I were you and stay away from my mommy." Will cried angrily scrunching up his blue eyes.

Tyler's gaze swung around to him angrily. "Stay out of this pip-squeak and let the real adults speak for once."

Will frowned not liking how he was being talked to and Klaus let out a low growl before punching Tyler in the face.

"Don't talk to him like that!" Klaus snarled as Tyler whipped blood from his mouth.

"Then keep your son in check you asshole! Do you know how annoying it was to continuously chase after Caroline when all she would talk about was you! You left six yeas ago and still she only talked about you! And then every time I came over I had to look at him! The spitting fucking image of you!" Tyler yelled pushing Klaus before Matt and the bartender came over to wrestle him away.

Klaus watched them pull Tyler away in astonishment and then he turned back to Will who was sitting there with wide innocent eyes. Klaus knew there was no way around this now he and Caroline had to tell Will the truth.

"Will?" Klaus asked quietly when Will continued to stare at him with those wide innocent blue eyes.

"Daddy?" Will whispered staring at him.

Klaus felt his heart tighten and knew that there was no going back now.

(A/n: o snap! cliffhanger! Let me know what you guys think! I know im evil! And did anyone notice the similarities?! just wondering! Please Review!)