MAJOR smut alert. As in, I-embarrassed-myself-when-I-tried-to-edit-it kind of smut.

Elena eased herself into the warm water and let her eyes flutter closed with pleasure.

"Oh…my…..god….." She moaned. Damon wiggled his eyebrows at her.

"Careful." He grinned.

"Damon, we just did that. You are so insatiable." Elena frowned, leaning her head back against the rocks and propping her elbows there too.

When she opened her eyes again, Damon was scouring her with his steamy gaze.

"Stop looking at me like that!" Elena insisted, blushing.

"You stop looking like that, and I'll stop looking at you like that." Damon smirked. His smirk faded quickly, though, returning to his hungry expression.

He was making her self-conscious, so she immediately decided a change in topic was needed.

"So you said Klaus was yelling in the background when Caroline called you? What do you think will happen with him?"

Damon frowned and a serious air came over him.

"I think we're going to need to be prepared for whatever he throws at us. Caroline seems to have him pretty much neutered at this point, but I'm not comfortable with him around my son, needless to say. He's going to want to test your blood and see if he can still make hybrids with it, and if he can't… he might not be bothering us anymore, but he might also decide to nip at us and watch us suffer a slow, agonizing death. Until he has a chance to test us, Alaric is safe. When he does test your blood, we should high tail it out of there until we know if he favors Dr. Jeckyl or Mr. Hyde."

Elena nodded. Damon scooted over closer to her, taking her hand and stroking it under the water.

"Don't worry so much. With these new powers, I think we'll be able to roll with the punches much easier than we did before." Damon's arm snapped out to his right, creating a splash. Elena jumped in surprise.

"See? Water moccasin. Didn't have a chance." Damon lifted his hand from the water and Elena's gasped in surprise at the writhing snake he was holding just under its head. He turned and tossed it far out into the forest.

Elena nodded again and rested her head against his shoulder. After a few moments, she stood, exposing her upper body to the air, and waded over to Olivia's car seat. She checked on the sleeping baby and adjusted the blanket around her to make sure she wouldn't get cold.

"Good thing this steam is so warm or else I'd worry about her catching a cold." Elena smiled, glancing back at Damon. That look was back.

"Oh no." Elena whimpered to herself. Damon stood and waded over to her, the water rolling off his chest and abdomen and highlighting how toned he was. Elena swallowed thickly as his hands came to rest on her hips, his thumbs lightly caressing her. His eyes skimmed over her, a small smile lifting the corners of his mouth. Then with a sudden movement the world was upside down and she was hanging off his shoulder with her butt up in the air.

She squealed in surprise as Damon stepped out of the hot springs and headed towards the woods with her.

Caroline tried to soothe the crying child as best as she could, but she was near tears herself now and Alaric was going on twenty minutes. She fisted her hands over her ears for a brief moment, squeezed her eyes shut, and prayed to the Baby Gods for relief.

Google was her new best friend. Unfortunately, she couldn't find anything useful on it.

"Alaric, just tell me what you want and I'll do it!" Caroline pleaded after scouring the internet. Alaric's vocabulary was extremely limited, however, and the baby just blinked at her.

Don't even think about calling that ass. You can do this. You're Caroline Forbes! This is just one baby.

Caroline rocked Alaric back and forth and made happy sounds at him. Alaric's crying slowed and he smiled a bit. He reached for her hair and twisted it around his fingers.

"Looks like you don't need my help." Caroline tried to ignore the fluttering of her heart at the sound of his voice. She reminded herself that she was still pissed at him.

"Looks like. Why don't you exit the way you came, then?" She growled without looking back at him.

"If I may suggest-" She heard footsteps and then he was in front of her. His curling golden hair and slight smile spurred her heart into another damnable flutter. Caroline tried her best to glare daggers at him. "You have him dressed for winter, but it's summer, Love."

"I just didn't want him to get cold."

"Mission accomplished. A little too well, I'm afraid." Klaus eased Alaric from her arms and started to unbutton the tiny sweater. Alaric immediately brightened and the misery left his face.

"Hot." Klaus said gently, looking closely at the baby.

"Hot." Alaric said after a moment of hesitation.

Caroline was speechless. She didn't know why she couldn't figure these things out for herself. She was smart. She was capable. I have zero experience, though.

"I'm sorry." Klaus said suddenly, almost too low for her to hear. She heard it, but it was too much fun to pretend she didn't.

"What did you say?"

Klaus huffed a bit before repeating the words, his voice barely even a whisper.

"No more yelling around Alaric. He hates it. I may be baby stupid, but even I can figure that out."

"Promise." It was a low purr of contentment.

Caroline sat down on the armchair with a sigh of relief. The blissful silence.

"Alright, you can stay."

Klaus tucked Alaric into his crib, securing the blanket around his little body, while Caroline checked her messages.

"Elena and Damon should be here soon. Maybe two hours?"

Klaus soured at the mention of their names, but he didn't say anything.

"You won't hurt them." It was more of a question, though she presented it as a forceful statement.

Klaus hesitated.

"I won't hurt them."

Caroline relaxed a bit at this reassurance. She yawned and stretched. It had been a full day of work and then fussing over Alaric, so she was exhausted. She wanted nothing more than to slip out of her work clothes, into her ratty pajamas and- what? Watch Greys Anatomy reruns and sigh over how lonely you are and how hot the fake doctors are?

Klaus was gathering up his coat from her entryway. He shrugged it on and turned to say goodbye.

"Don't you have better things to do with your time than help me take care of Damon and Elena's baby?" Caroline asked, suddenly desperate to keep him from leaving.

Klaus paused before laughing.

"Not really. I enjoy spending time with you, more than almost anything." Klaus grinned, turning to leave.

Caroline softened at his words. People didn't say things like that to her, not anymore. Not since Tyler.

"Do you want to spend a little more?" The words slipped from her mouth before she could stop herself.

Klaus was halfway out the door when he stopped and pivoted slowly to face her. Something familiar sparked in his eyes, and she was reminded of that time in his car when he kissed her. She had felt helpless then, helpless against herself, against what he made her feel, even against all logic that clearly indicated he was bad for her.

"Of course." The door was partly open, but instead of pushing it open, he pulled it shut. He stood there watching her, waiting calmly for her to initiate whatever she intended for 'spending time'. Nerves flooded her suddenly. What are you doing? She wondered to herself wildly, but as it happened so frequently around him, she was helpless to her own desires.

"Wine?" She asked finally, after her mind raced through a million different implausible possibilities. No, we cannot go go-kart racing. Calm down, Caroline.

"Yes, please." He said very politely, clasping his hands behind his back and meandering into her living room as she ducked into the kitchen.

She returned with two shaking wine glasses, one of which she quickly handed over to him before he could notice how visibly nervous she was. She sipped hers, using her lips to steady the glass against her shivering grasp.

Klaus was quiet as he sipped from his as well, looking around her apartment like he'd never seen it before, even though he'd spent the last three hours there.

"This apartment is very organized. I love a clean woman." He observed. Caroline somehow found herself blushing.

"Stop complimenting me. Please. I'm all confused now." She admitted, sipping at her wine to hide her blush.

"Oh?" Klaus cocked an eyebrow. "Confused? About what?"

"You know what."

Klaus's eyes glittered.

"I'm not going to hurt your friends." He said softly. He set his barely-touched wine glass down on a nearby lamp stand and stepped closer to her. Caroline's breath hitched, but she couldn't step back to reestablish the distance between them; she was mesmerized by his sea-green eyes. "I'm even helping you take care of their child." He didn't articulate his implication. He didn't need to.

Would it really be such a mistake if I let myself give him a chance?

"Klaus." Caroline said softly. Her wine glass was completely steady now, her nerves replaced with fierce determination. The decision was made and there was no turning back.

Klaus's eyes skimmed over her body and came to rest on her face. He read the consent there before crashing into her.

Animal lust erupted inside of her as his body met hers. Light burst from beneath her closed eyes at the feel of his mouth on hers, just as she felt herself give in to the darkness in him, for she couldn't deny that there was a great deal of darkness inside of him and somehow, illogically, she loved every part of it.

A low groan vibrated through his chest, spreading through her as well. He was holding her tightly, almost too tightly. He lifted her by her thighs and walked them back into her bedroom, ravaging her neck with his lips as he did so. Caroline gasped as his tongue raked over her jugular, then his lips caressed her collarbone before moving across her chest. Caroline ran her hand through his soft golden curls, and that same groan echoed through him again. An ache started between her thighs, and she pressed herself into him, wriggling against his hard body in desperate need.

Then she felt the softness of the bed against her back as he laid her down gently. Klaus situated himself between her thighs, still standing, and ran his hands up her sides, lifting her shirt with them. When the shirt was gone, his eyes skimmed appreciatively over her exposed upper body, and a small smirk started on his face. Caroline felt heat creep into her cheeks as the moment stretched on, the hunger growing in his expression. Mostly to break his stare, she sat up and worked her hands under his shirt, brushing her hands against his taught, smooth skin. She lifted his shirt off, and then it was her turn to stare.

Golden hair trickled from his bellybutton down below his dark jeans, and a small expanse stretched over his chest as well. The rest of his skin was flawless, pale and toned over hard muscle that rippled as he moved. A dusting of freckles covered his shoulders.

Klaus grabbed both her knees and yanked her down the bed so her sex was flush against him. His hands travelled up her trembling thighs. She was wearing a pencil skirt, for work, and he immediately began unbuckling and unzipping this article of clothing, a smoldering grin on his face. She couldn't look away from him as he did so; the filthy look he gave her was too intense.

"You're so beautiful, Caroline." He said under his breath as her skirt hit the floor, revealing all of her long, smooth legs. Caroline sat up to unbutton his jeans, her lips dangerously close to his strong chest. She placed a few kisses across his skin and felt him stir beneath her fingers. He stroked her hair and sent shivers dancing along her neck as he brushed her skin. She was suddenly very aware that they were both only in their underwear. All hesitation was gone, however; the decision was made.

Klaus stepped out from between her legs only to spin her around so she was lying on her stomach. The movement was forceful and unexpected, strange when coupled with the light touch along her back as he undid her bra.

As he bent over her, her butt pressed against him. He moaned as she moved against him accidentally. Hot kisses covered her neck in response, a new urgency to his passion, likely inspired by her unintentional teasing. A sigh brushed past her ear as his warm hands replaced her bra on her breasts.

"Jesus." She muttered as he massaged her nipples, his breathing deepening into a harsh sound.

He bit at her earlobe, and she released a sharp gasp just as he flipped her over again, rising into a standing position so he could look her over. Caroline hastily tugged his underwear down, her eyes immediately flying to the hardness she had felt against her ass.

Oh god. That's why he's so arrogant.

Klaus grinned lazily at her look of shock and desire as he stepped out of his fitted boxers before ripping her own underwear from her. He leaned over her, his heavy breath on her chest, and his fingers found her sex. Caroline almost stopped breathing as two entered her. His thumb massaged her clit gently as his fingers began to tease her.

"Mmmm…. I think you're ready for me, Love." He purred against her ear. Caroline could only close her eyes, mortified at how wet she was for him, how much she wanted him.

She tilted her head back so he couldn't see her squeeze her eyes shut in embarrassment. She felt strangely like a child being held by a parent, strong and sure but still gentle and loving. Then she felt him at her entrance, warm and hard and gently pushing into her. She opened her legs more for him and his hips pressed into her until they met her skin. She couldn't believe how full she felt.

Klaus let his head fall onto her shoulder, a ragged breath caressing her skin, giving her a moment to adjust to the intrusion. Then he lifted himself up to look into her eyes. Caroline, suddenly freaking out as she realized she was really, truly having sex with Klaus, couldn't meet his gaze.

"Look at me." He demanded, his voice soft but intimidating.

Caroline's body obeyed, though her mind was still reeling from the reality of what was happening. He knew she was embarrassed, ashamed of her feelings for him. He was making her face them. He was forcing her to give in to her desires and admit her feelings for him.

His thumb traced her trembling lower lip as he held her gaze for a heated moment.

He had pulled out of her as he lifted himself to look in her eyes, and now he sank back into her, stretching and filling her completely. He watched her reaction with hooded eyes. Caroline moaned and tilted her head back to the intense, tingling feeling that shot through her.

"Mmmmm." He muttered as he pinned her arms above her head, driving into her again, more forcefully this time. Caroline was used to being in control- her favorite position was on top- but she didn't want to take the reins, not this time. She just wanted to give in, completely, to her guilty desires and let him take over her body.

Klaus refused to allow her look away as he pushed her knees up to her chest, exposing her even more to him. She could feel him penetrate her deep in her core, his pace picking up as she began to relax into the feeling and moan loudly. He whispered unspeakable things in her ear, encouraging her moans and sending thrills of pleasure down her spine.

A thrumming began in her as his pace reached its peek. Klaus had finally closed his eyes to the sensations, and his expression was that of a man lost in pleasure too intense for words. Pride surged through her and the old Caroline, the one who loved control, resurfaced at the sight. He slammed into her once more before she seized him by the arms and tugged him down on top of her.

Klaus's eyes widened in surprise as she rolled over onto him, but then they fell back into a lazy, half-open, steamy look of desire. Caroline pinned his own hands above his head with the soft command,

"Look at me."

Klaus quickly lost his smile as she began to ride him and move over him. He closed his eyes and cried out in pleasure many times over, but every time he closed his eyes, she stopped her movements and demanded that he look into her eyes. Klaus submitted, reluctantly at first, until the tidal waves of ecstasy overtook both of them. Then they clutched at one another, unable to look away, as their simultaneous climax hit them.

Elena tried not to show how nervous she was as she and Damon stood outside Caroline's door awaiting a response. She called two times already with no answer. Damon didn't bother hiding his anxiety.

"She knew we were coming. She said she'd be here." He muttered, his tone accusatory.

"Maybe she went out for more diapers or something." Elena tried to soothe him. They could both hear Alaric's quiet breathing on the other side of the door, along with something else that Elena could not quite place. Whispering, maybe? Whatever it was, it wasn't helping her to hide her anxiety.

Damon pounded on the door, his fist heavier with each repeat.

"I'm going to try calling one more time." Elena said, a hand on his shoulder to calm him.

The sound of quick footsteps came from the other side of the door and a breathless Caroline opened it for them.

"Hey guys! Sorry, I was in the shower, didn't hear you." She gathered both of them up in a quick, but tight, hug.

"That's a lie. We have super-hearing again, remember?" Damon growled as she released him.

A slight blush crept into Caroline's cheeks.

"Damon, be polite." Elena muttered, steering him by his arm into the apartment. Damon shot another glare at Caroline before hurrying to the side of Alaric's crib.

"He's been asleep for a couple of hours now. I don't know if you want to wake him to take him home or leave him here for tonight."

Elena shared a look with Damon. They had both missed Alaric terribly, but if he was asleep then waking him would only upset him and might throw off his sleep schedule.

"Maybe it's best we leave him here, just for one more night." Elena fought her maternal instinct to grab Alaric that instant.

"You can pick him up in the morning, then." Caroline said, almost too brightly. "I leave for work at about 7:30, so anytime before that."

"Were you having sex?" Damon asked abruptly, his eyes traveling over her admittedly disheveled appearance.

"Damon!" Elena said, a clear warning in her voice.

Caroline turned beet red, but she didn't respond.

"You were." Damon smirked.

"Damon! It's none of our business!" Elena shook her head in exasperation, casting an apologetic look at Caroline.

"Let's just take Alaric home now, Elena. He'll be cranky, but he'll get over it. Caroline is busy." Damon grinned evilly at Caroline's red face as he reached into the crib and gently pulled Alaric from it. Somehow, magically, the baby stayed asleep as Damon settled him against his shoulders and planted a sweet, tender kiss on the side of his head.

"I'll be by tomorrow to gather a blood sample. Then we'll be able to tell exactly what you two are." Klaus was leaning against the doorframe of Caroline's bedroom, his clothing disheveled as well. His shirt wasn't even buttoned. Caroline, impossibly, turned even redder as she glued her eyes to the floor. Both Damon and Elena's jaws fell slightly open.

Damon was the first to recover.

"Well, from what I can tell, and what Bonnie has told us, we're still mostly human. So the standing non-invitation to our house should still be alive and kicking. But when we leave the house… I really wouldn't mess with us, Klaus. We're just not human enough to kick your immortal ass." Damon's smile turned dangerous as a murderous glitter lit up his eyes.

"Let's go." Elena couldn't help glancing at Caroline's mortified face one more time before grabbing Damon's hand and leading him from the room.

Surprise! Klaroline smut instead of Delena smut.

A geographically astute reviewer pointed out that there are no hot springs in Louisiana, so I pretended that I knew that and went back and changed it to Texas :P. So…they were on the road for a couple hours more! As for the water moccasin in the hot spring… well, let's play pretend with that one too because I doubt that would happen, but whatever.

SPOILER ALERT- my joke that Klaus is awesome as a baby daddy has become surprisingly and magically REAL. The circumstances of which, I have to admit, were hugely disappointing. As a Klaroline fan, I am no fan of Hayley, so I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about the whole Originals plotline, but once again, I'm putting my faith in the writers and praying to the TVD Gods that it will be good.

Thank you to the one reviewer who bugged me to update, reminding me that this story existed XD. Also, to the reviewer who was giggling over the two babies being a handful with their new powers... YES. So excited to write it. Just, YES.