AN: Thanks for everyone that reviewed the last chapter! Dark-Supernatural-Angel pointed out to me last night that the sneak peaks I was sending out were the exact same I sent out for the previous chapter. Oops. So, sorry about that and I will correct that for anyone who reviews this chapter.

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Ch.21

I slam my locker shut and walk out of the school, determined to just get home and relax. All week it's been one problem after another. First the Elena issue, then the Klaus issue, then on Wednesday someone dropped their books on my cracked fingers which hurt, a lot.

Later that same night I had gone to the grocery store to get some more fruit when I saw Klaus in the other isle. I pretended I didn't see him but I know that he saw me because he followed me into my isle and took the apple that I had picked from my hands. When I protested and tried to get it back, Klaus smirked and hid it behind his back. I told him that it wasn't funny and he should just leave me alone but he didn't back down.

Klaus replied, "But it's so fun to make you irritated."

"Well, I don't like it so give me back my apple and leave me alone." I had responded.

Klaus simply smirked and his eyes had raked down my body causing shivers to run up and down my spine. "You're looking very lovely today Isabella. Quite delicious." His eyes locked onto my throat and the message was sent loud and clear.

"It's Bella, and the only time you'll ever drink from me is in your dreams," I said through gritted teeth.

Klaus' smirk widened and said, "Is that your way of saying that you want me to dream of you?"

I gave him an incredulous look, grabbed another apple at random and walked to the till.

After that confrontation I thought that I would be Klaus free for a few days but then I saw him drive by my house a few times that same night. My irritation with him just keeps growing each time I see him. I mean, he doesn't have to be watching me so closely! From what I've heard about this town, anytime someone so much as sneezes everyone automatically knows about it. It's not like I could tell someone about vampires and Klaus not figure it out for a week.

Yesterday I saw Stefan in watching me from the Grill when I went to return a book to the library but I ignored him. Thankfully I haven't seen Klaus or Stefan yet today and since it's the weekend tomorrow, hopefully I won't see anymore vampires.

I climb into my car and peel out of the parking lot, determined to get away from all the nonsense. After a few minutes of driving I start to turn towards my house when I realize that neither Liz nor I have picked up any substantial food in a few days. Groaning, I head towards the Grill, determined to place a takeout order and leave before any vampires that like to frequent that spot try to talk to me.

After parking my car, and ordering my food, I go and grab a pool stick. I set up the pool balls at an open table before breaking and then I glance around the Grill. I don't see any vampires and I let out a sigh of relief. I walk around the table and keep knocking the balls into the pockets consistently until I notice something out of the corner of my eye and I scratch.

I curse softly under my breath and slowly turn my head and my eyes lock with deep-soul searching blue ones. Even though I've only seen those eyes a handful of times, I know immediately who it is. With an aggravated sigh, I turn back to my game, determined not to let him push my buttons. But even without looking at him, I can tell he is still watching me from the intense burning at the back of my neck.

I take in a shaky breath and push down the unease that is building in my stomach. How does this man evoke such emotions from me without even saying a word? After a few more minutes with the same burning sensation at the back of my neck, my irritation rises. Why is he still watching me? I'm not even doing anything remotely interesting for Christ's sake.

I place the pool stick firmly on the table top, clench my teeth together and spin on my heel. I march towards Klaus and I watch as one corner of his mouth tilts up. Even though it is sexy as hell, I ignore the electric sizzle that runs down my spine.

I stop two feet in front of Klaus and glare all my irritation from the past few days at him. A waiter comes out from the back and drops off my food on the bar's ledge and I thank him. After he leaves, I glance over my shoulder to see if anyone's watching but they aren't so I slap my hand down onto the bar ledge. "I don't need a babysitter, Klaus."

"Is that you think I'm doing?" He asks with a smirk.

I raise an eyebrow at him, "You can't deny it, I've seen you all over town ever since I met you on Tuesday."

Klaus' smirk grows wider, "Are you sure it wasn't the other way around?"

I bite my tongue and let out a frustrated puff of air. "Look, you and the other vampires in this town don't need to worry about me spilling your secret. Unlike some people in this town, I know how to keep a secret to the grave."

"You must have some experience in keeping these types of secrets then." Klaus leans forward in his seat until his mouth is near my right ear. I freeze in place, the air caught in the middle of my throat.

His breath is warm on my ear and neck and he whispers, "Do you have some other vampire friends? Or maybe you're more of a wolf girl?"

My heart races in my chest as I start to stutter, "Um, no- I. I mean…, I-I. I have to go."

I grab my food and turn to go before I can make an even bigger fool of myself. As I take a step away from the bar though, a warm hand grabs my right wrist and yanks me back to him. I stumble over my own feet and accidently collide with his body.

I feel like I've just been electrocuted as the current flows throughout my veins and body. I gasp in shock and take in the alluring scent of him. It's musky from the slight amount of cologne he is wearing but also dark and dangerous, if that's even possible. Realizing that I just smelt one of the most dangerous beings on the planet, I take a quick step back. I try to pull my wrist from his grasp but no matter how many times I pull, Klaus doesn't let go.

I look up, ready to demand he let me go when the words die on my lips. The blue of his eyes seems even more unreal this close, they look the still water on a clear lake or ocean. From the last few times I've seen Klaus, his eyes have been cold and unfeeling but now they are alive with feeling and I can't help but think that maybe I caused it. I can the surprise and curiosity in the depth of his eyes and hidden beneath all the layers is something dark and prominent. Maybe it's the dangerous part inside of him? Or maybe the adrenaline rush I'm feeling is making me see things.

Klaus looks down at the wrist he is grasping and slowly opens his fingers. I try to shake the feeling off the reaction to his skin touching mine but it doesn't work. The electricity is coursing through my veins travelling from the tips of my toes to the crown of my head. I wouldn't be surprised if my hair is starting to stick up from the electricity. Klaus brings his right hand up next to his other hand and slowly traces the bite mark scar that is visible to anyone who looks hard enough.

My eyes dart frantically up to his, hoping that he won't know what caused it but knowing deep down that my hopes are futile. His eyes slowly raise and lock onto my desperate ones. He knows. The thought flashes through my brain and I yank my arm from his hold before bolting outside with my food.

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