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Chapter 11: The Phone Call
I had spent over an hour debating my next move, before I finally decided against running. I pulled my car into the apartment's parking lot. It was crowded, I was lucky to get a space.
Music thumped from somewhere within the apartment building.
The atmosphere was chilly, I stuffed my hands in my pockets and headed for the stairs. People swarmed against the brick walls and apartment communal doors. Some I recognized from my classes but I had never actually talked to.
I couldn't help but feel resentful for whoever decided to throw a party on a Monday night. I needed to study for my looming literature paper tomorrow. It wasn't majorly important but with midterms coming up, it would be beneficial.
Pushing myself through the heavy double doors at the top off the second flight of stairs, I smacked into a wall. Blonde hair collapsed in front off of my face.
At least I thought it was a wall, pushing my hair out of my face, I looked up to see Kol staring at me.
"You don't want to go in there Caroline, Klaus has fucking lost his mind!" he shouted above the laughter and music.
I wondered if he was referring to Matt, but I didn't want to open my mouth and say the wrong thing. They had both told me to stay out of it, so that's what I was going to do.
Although I wasn't going to act like it never happened when Klaus and I are on our own, that would be idiotic. If I'm going to remain living in his apartment for the time being, I have to hear a valid reason for his actions.
I needed to feel safe.
I wanted to feel safe.
I pushed myself up on my tip toes so I was closer to his ear, "What's going on?" I asked.
"The apartments trashed, he's throwing a massive party and he is absolutely hammered. I'm going to Bonnies."
Klaus was throwing the party? I swear, he is the most complex man I have ever known. I just don't understand him or his actions.
Kol pulled my hand so I moved towards the wall, allowing two students to get passed us. "I wouldn't normal mind, heck I love a good party but he knew I had a football match in the morning." Kol let go of my hand, "Are you coming with me?"
"I need to talk to him." I said.
Kol shook his head, "Good look with that. If you need anything call Bonnie okay?"
I nodded. "I will."
Kol headed down the stairs and I walked cautiously towards the apartment. The door was slightly opened. I nudged it open the rest of the way, music, laughter and shouting amplified.
There must have been at least a couple dozen off people in here. The whole kitchen was crowded, I pushed myself through towards the living room. I glanced around looking for Klaus. The paintings on the far wall were slanted, there was glass on the floor and what I hoped was a drink spillage on the white rug. Plastic cups were scattered everywhere.
Then my eyes landed on the back of Klaus' head. He had his face in the crook of Riley's neck. Her hands were tightly threaded through his hair. Riley was also a freshman and she was in mine and Rebekah's psychology class. I couldn't bring myself to look away. His hands dipped down low.
"You look pissed," a male voice said as he stood beside me. "Is he your boyfriend?"
"No, he's-" I paused, thinking back to our conversation at the Pavilion. "Just my friend."
The man passed me a bottled drink, I took it and smiled at him. "That would have been extremely uncomfortable if he was."
I laughed, "Tell me about it," I needed a distraction because seeing Klaus was stirring up emotions I didn't want to be stirred up. "I'm Caroline."
"Well Caroline, I'm Jake." He lifted up his bottle and I did the same allowing mine to click his. "So do you go to college here?"
I took that moment as an opportunity to look at him. He towered over me with his lean body, dark black hair and brown eyes. Jake was definitely good looking, I had to give him that.
"Yeah I do, I'm a freshman. What about you?"
He shrugged, "I graduated last year, what brings you to this party?" he asked.
I hesitated, "I live here." His eyebrows rose. "Temporarily though." I added.
"Okay, do you want to dance?" He asked.
Did I want to dance? Not really, but Jake was nice and that's what I needed.
Before I could accept, Klaus stumbled beside me and draped his arms around my shoulder. I found myself supporting most of his body weight. "Car-oline lets go." He stuttered.
"I'm talking Klaus," I said moving his arm from around my shoulder. "Klaus this is Jake."
"I know who is he is!" Klaus snapped, he grabbed my arm. "Come on were going to my room."
"Ow!" I yelled. "Get off of me Klaus, you're hurting me."
Jake put his hand on Klaus' arm, "That's enough, you're hurting her."
I felt relieved when Klaus let go off my arm, then I gasped when I caught sight of his fist pound into Jake's face.
Jake swayed back surprised.
Klaus' lifted his arm again, I grasped it and tugged on him until he turned around. "Don't, If you touch him one more time. I will leave." I shouted. I wasn't sure if that would actually work, but it was worth a try.
I was furious that Klaus thought he had the right to hurt someone because they were protecting me from him. He had a nerve.
"If you ever look at her again, I will break your fuckin' jaw!" Klaus yelled. I winced when he tried to get me off of his arm.
"Whoa Klaus mate, calm down," another male voice said.
I let go off Klaus and scampered down the hall towards the bedroom.
I needed to be away from him. Tears formed in my eyes and I allowed them flow.
I cried for my traumatic night.
I cried for my past.
I even cried for my future.
Jake didn't deserve what Klaus had done to him, it reminded me off Stefan back home. He had tried so hard to help me, to support me and I pushed him away. I refused to accept his help. I was listening now, and I wanted his help now.
Decision made, I pulled my phone out of my bag, searching for his number. The phone rang several times and I considered hanging up.
"Caroline?"
Too late, he had already answered. There was that voice I had given so much grief too. "Hi Stefan," I said softly. There was a moment of silence and I doubted that this was a good idea.
I heard him sigh in the background, "I thought I would never hear from you."
"You always told me that teacher and students should never have a personal relationship."
"Well I'm not your teacher anymore Caroline. How are you?" He asked.
I had two options, one I could tell him everything was fine and not to worry about me. The other was tell him everything, let him know what was going on. I choose the latter, because that was the reason why I had dialled his number. I wanted to talk to someone honestly.
I told him everything from the moment I arrived here up until the moment I rang him. Stefan allowed me to spill my guts, he never interrupted me.
"Everything will be okay Caroline I promise."
I sniffled.
"I hope you're not mad that I told Callie where you were, she really wanted to make it up to you." Stefan said.
I nodded, more to myself because he couldn't see me, "No I'm not mad. She's your sister Stefan and we have known each other for years," I paused. "I honestly think we could be friends again."
I wasn't sure we could, but I knew Stefan was hopeful and I didn't want to upset him. I would honestly try to forgive.
"Good. Did she mention Ryan?"
I sighed, I knew this would come up I just hadn't prepared myself. "Yes I know he's in jail but that has nothing to do with me, and there's nothing I can do."
"Would you if you could?" he asked.
I grabbed a pillow and shoved it in my lap. "Would I what?"
"Would you help him?" Stefan voice was laced with disgust.
"I don't know Stefan. What he and I had, it was over a long time ago." I thought for a moment, "But I do still care about him."
"He used you Caroline, you were still a student," said Stefan.
Yes I was still a student, but I wanted to be with Ryan and that was my choice. The blame couldn't all be put on him. Ryan had been funny, charming, respectful and loving. He had been everything I wanted in a guy. It helped that he was hot as well. But would I still be with him if all that hadn't of happened? That was the million dollar question. There's also that part of us that wonders 'What if'.
"I initiated it." I reasoned.
Stefan groaned into the phone clearly annoyed at me for still standing in Ryan's corner, "Caroline you may have initiated it but he was your teacher, he knew better and had an obligation to all students. As soon as he allowed you to continue your infatuation and encourage that, he failed."
Argh, "It wasn't an infatuation Stefan."
"What was it then? Love? You felt a connection because he took pity on you!"
"I don't want to talk about him anymore Stefan. I just wanted to hear a familiar voice." I snapped.
A moment of silence followed.
"Okay. Okay I'll drop it. So tell me about this hot guy? He's not a professor is he?" Stefan sniggered.
I threw the pillow that was in my lap across the room and snorted, "That's one way to make a joke out of a very sore subject."
"I do try." He laughed.
We had talked for a little while longer, Stefan told me about his plans for Christmas and he talked about his family. Then we said our goodbyes and I hung up.
I walked over to the closet and rifled through my clothes that I put away here yesterday. I hung my blazer up and removed my top, chucking it in the wash basket. I shimmied out of my jeans then I massaged my scalp with my fingertips.
Someone slammed into the back off me and wrapped their arms around my waist. The music was too loud for me to of notice the door even open. I was just about to scream, when I smelt him. It was Klaus.
"You scared the shit out of me," I said. I didn't want to argue with him anymore. After talking to Stefan I realised I can't go through life being angry and sad. I needed to be in a place where I was happy. And focusing on arguments was not the way to do it.
"You smell remarkable love," he whispered as he nestled his face on my shoulder, I could feel his breath on my bare skin.
"Klaus..." I attempted to protest but it came out as more off a moan. My body was clearly deceiving me.
Klaus started to draw circles on my stomach, and that was all it took to remind me that I stood in nothing but my underwear.
I tried to manoeuvre out of his arms but his arms only tightened around me.
A quiet moan escaped from his throat when he pressed his pelvis against me, I could feel how much he wanted me. At that moment I couldn't think off a reason why we shouldn't take that step.
Klaus turned me around and pushed me against the wall, our eyes locked together. Without his eyes leaving mine, his hand dipped into the small of my back. I had seen with Riley in the living room but this was different. He was being caution, watch every reaction I give to his touches.
His face moved closer and I thought he was going to kiss me, instead he closed his eyes and rested his forehead against mine.
"Not like this." He whispered, brushing his lips ever so slightly against mine. "I want you, but not like this." He stumbled back and left the room.
I didn't understand what he meant but I didn't want to wait to find out, I tugged one of Klaus' t-shirts out of the wardrobe and pulled in over my head. I crawled into the bed and brought the covers up to my chin.
I can't believe what I was just about to do. Sleep couldn't come quick enough.
Next on Dangerous, Deadly and Deathly: The party ends and Klaus goes to bed. Will he remember what happened in the morning? Caroline finally tells Klaus how it is and Rebekah voices her concerns about Matt. Bonnie, Rebekah and Caroline have a girls night.
Okay there's chapter eleven.
One thing: Stefan's family has known Caroline's family since they born so obviously her having his number ect. Is because off that. If you have any questions feel free to ask me.
DDDL: There was a quote out of the vampire diaries in this chapter. If you guess what it is, I'll send you the flash back scene from the next chapter.
See you all at chapter 12
