Chapter Twenty-Nine

I laid next to Caroline watching her sleep so peaceful. I couldn't stop smiling over last night. Maybe we could start over. Maybe she didn't have to remember. Some things I didn't want her to remember. I didn't want her to remember all the pain she felt when she thought I hated her and that I didn't mean it when I told her I loved her.

She is so beautiful. She has changed me. Changed me into a better person. A better man. Gently I brushed her hair out of her face as I watched her sleep. I smiled at the thought of waking up to her every day. I was never letting her go. If anyone ever tried to hurt her they would pay. I would hurt them. End them. I already wanted to end Damon. Gently kissing her head I couldn't help but smile. "I love you Caroline."

Rising to my feet I headed to my master bathroom. Quickly I showered not wanting to wake her. But I had a feeling she would sleep most of the day because of the fact she was very drunk and sex with an original wasn't something a baby vampire could get used to quickly never mind a hybrid. I would enjoy ravishing her over and over. The thought of it was making me hard.

"Caroline"

I heard the sound of my sisters voice. Quickly tossing on some jeans I grabbed a tank top tossing it on. "Don't wake her Rebekah." I said entering my room.

"Why?"

"She will probably be sleeping most of the day." I said smiling.

"Oh. My. God. You two… well we need to talk come down stairs."

I nodded my head as I headed toward my dresser. I watched as Rebekah placed a pile of clothes on the empty chair by the fireplace before leaving. As I was approaching the door I heard Caroline groan. I smiled. "It's too bright."

Quickly I flashed to the windows shutting the blinds and shades making it darker in the room. "Better love." I asked approaching the bed. "Yes" Gently tucking a strand behind her ear I kissed her cheek. "Sleep love you need your rest."

"Did we?" Caroline mumbled.

"Yes"

"So it wasn't a dream?" Caroline asked.

"No, love it certainly wasn't. Why? Are you disappointed?"

"No" Caroline said smiling.

I couldn't help but grin knowing I was the reason she had a smile on her face. I caused that. No one else. Not Tyler. Not Damon. No one did but me. "Sleep love" I whispered kissing her head. I smiled as she faded off to sleep. Gently I brought the comforter up to her shoulders ensuring she was comfortable. I would say warm but we have no feel when it comes to temperature. We are constantly 98.6 normal. Never cold or too hot.

Slowly I headed down the stairs to the family room where my siblings waited. Kol was the first to grin at me. I knew he would be making some time of remark. "So how was Klausy's night?" Kol asked grinning.

"My night was fine."

"I'm sure it was." Kol said grinning.

"Kol why don't you just come out and ask it."

"Ok, fine. Did you two have sex? Because it certainly sounded like it." Kol asked.

"Yes."

"Well if you two are done I should probably warn you." Rebekah said.

"Warn me?"

"She's remembering." Rebekah said.

I froze. Did she remember what I did? Did she remember what I said? What did she remember and how was that even possible? I compelled her to forget. I'm an original. "That's not possible I compelled her." I said pouring a drink.

"Klaus you compelled her mind and thoughts. You can't compel feelings or a person's heart." Sage said.

I glanced at Sage. She sat beside Finn looking happy. I hoped Caroline and I could be like that one day. I hoped she would move to New Orleans. We could start a life together and be happy. Like we both deserved. "What exactly does she remember?" I asked panicked.

"Everything about Sage and us. Her friendship with us. The tequila body shots with you. Your evil smile and grin and everything from the ball that we held in this very house."

I ran my fingers through my hair worried and exasperated. "Niklaus what is wrong with her remembering?" Elijah asked.

"I don't want her to remember what I said. I don't want her to feel the pain she felt when I told her I hated her and that I was only trying to ravish her nothing more."

"You'll have to convince her otherwise brother." Elijah said smiling.

"What were you expecting to do? Start over?" Rebekah asked.

"Yes"

"That would have never worked. I know Caroline." Stefan said.

I groaned as I took a seat. So my time with Caroline and being happy was limited. Soon she would remember everything. It was like a time ticking bomb. There was nothing I could do. For now I could only enjoy my time with the woman I love. I never knew how she really felt for me. I want to know. I love her and was hoping one day that she would love me too.


Caroline

I groaned as I awoke from my deep slumber my head killed. What did I drink last night? I was never drinking again? "Caroline?" I groaned when I heard the loud knock.

"Go away." I mumbled into the pillow.

Instantly glanced down to see I was naked. Quickly I pulled the blankets tighter around me. "I'm coming in." Bonnie said. I peeked up to see Bonnie entering the room with Kol.

"KOL" I yelled. "I'm not decent."

"I don't mind." Kol said grinning.

"I do mate. Out."

I glanced up to see Klaus. My savior. I glanced at the clock to see it was almost four in the evening. I slept most the day away. I watched as Klaus dragged Kol away. Bonnie entered the room shutting the door behind her. Making sure the sheet was firmly wrapped around me I sat at the edge of the bed. "How you feel?"

"Like a train wreck." I said rubbing my head.

"So you two had sex?"

I nodded my head smiling. "Yup, and wow." I said.

"What? Original sex?"

"Sorta. Try hybrid and Original sex." I said smiling.

"Well dinner will be ready soon. I don't think we have plans of going anywhere tonight or drinking. Go take a shower."

"Ok" I said heading to the bathroom.

"Want me to have Klaus join you?"

"Shut up." I said rolling my eyes.

I quickly flashed to the bathroom quickly slipping into the warm water. I closed my eyes as I allowed the warm water run down my body. Remembering every spot on my body where I felt Klaus's lips, tongue and hands. How he kissed me. And how he told me he would never ravish me only love me. I couldn't help but smile. Maybe New Orleans is where I belonged.

After a relaxing shower I wrapped myself in a towel and I headed back into the bedroom. I was still alone. I spotted a pile of clothes on a chair. I smiled knowing Rebekah was the reason. Quickly I slipped on a purple lace bra and panties. Quickly I tossed on a black pair of Hollister sweat pants with purple lettering. I slipped a purple and black v-neck long sleeved shirt over my white tank top. Today was a lazy day. I slipped on some socks and began pulling my hair back when I heard the door open. I smiled when I knew it was Klaus. "Don't worry I'm dressed and still here Klaus." I said.

"That's a shame."

I spun around at the sound of his voice. Tyler. "What are you doing here?" I snapped. Tyler grinned as he held a needle that I had to guess had one of two things in it. Vervain or werewolf venom that would kill me. I swallowed hard.

"I think you know why I am here."

"You won't leave here alive." I said.

"No, but neither will you."

Tyler lunged at me. I attempted to run to the door when I was knocked to the floor. I screamed. Screamed loud. "You bitch." Tyler snarled. I could hear footsteps. I could hear the sound of one of the vampires flashing toward this room. Tyler was pinning me beneath him. He pinned his legs down with his own preventing me from moving. I was gasping for air as his hand clutched my throat. He really wanted me dead and I didn't understand what I ever did to him. All I have ever wanted was him to be faithful and love me. But no he chose Hayley instead.

My heart nearly stopped when he lunged the needle toward my neck. Quickly I grasped the needle struggling with Tyler to stop him from killing me. I didn't want to die. I was happy. "You're more of a fighter than I thought. You should have died on that bridge but instead you let that monster into your heart."

"You're the monster." I growled.

"You had one thing to do. Kill Klaus."

"I will never kill Klaus." I said through gritted teeth.

"How can you love a man who has done terrible things? How? He tried to kill all of us? He is incabale of loving anyone. Never mind a baby vampire who is you? He will only use you then kill you. You are worthless Caroline."

Those words were hurtful. I was not worthless. I had friends. I had family. Something he could never take away. "The only worthless person I see here is you." I snarled.

"Have it your way."

Tyler lunged at me his teeth nearing my neck. But he never got the chance to bite me. I watched as he froze before turning gray. He was dead. I watched his body drop to the floor as Klaus held his heart. Instantly I sat up scooting away from his body. Pulling my knees to my chest I couldn't help but cry. Cry because I was so tired of being collateral damage. Cry because I am tired of everyone ruining my happiness. Even if that happiness is with their enemy.

I watched as Klaus dropped Tyler's un-beating heart to his lifeless body. Klaus entered the bathroom then seconds later emerged with a gray long sleeved Henley. Pulling it over his hard muscular body. "I had to kill him Caroline. He was going to…"

"I don't care. I'm crying because I am so tired of being collateral damage, tired of everyone trying to kill me just because I want to be happy." I trembled.

Klaus stared at me concerned. Making his way toward me he knelt next to me as he cupped my face. "I'm sorry love." Klaus whispered. Gently he brushed his thumbs against my now wet cheeks. "Come here love."

Gently he pulled me into his arms as he held me. Held me so tight I never wanted him to let go. I closed my eyes as I felt the warmth and the feel of his strong arms wrapped around me as my body began to treble. "I will never let anything happen to you love. I promise." Klaus whispered kissing the top of my head.

I pulled from his embrace and stared at those deep blue eyes. What he said was the truth. He loved me. And I think I was falling in love with him too. My feelings felt so strong for him. A feeling I never wanted to go away. "Thank you." I whispered.

"Anything for you sweetheart. Come on dinner awaits." Klaus said. I smiled as he pulled me to my feet.

We both froze. The immediate attraction was clear as day. Gently his hands traveled down my body to the small of my back. Gripping me firmly he pulled me closer. Instantly I felt my heart start hammering against my chest. How was the slightest look could make me crumble. Slowly he moved his hands to my butt gently gripping it firmly and lifted me up. I wrapped my legs around his waist as his lips crashed upon mine.

His arms were wrapped around me firmly holding me against his chest. Gently he placed me on top of the dressed as he stood close to me in between my legs. I was getting hot. Hot for him. Gently cupping my face his tongue found it's way into my mouth. I groaned. He could always wash away all my fears and doubts. As we kissed I felt my feelings for him grow more and more. Slowly I slid my hands underneath his shirt feeling the warmth of his skin. Klaus groaned.

"Are you guys coming or….."

We both groaned as we froze. Not moving an inch realizing who just walked in on us. Kol. Out of anyone else it had to be Kol. "Or are you two having each other?" Kol said. Pulling my lips from Klaus's I glared at Kol who had a smug grin on his face. Klaus gently gripped my waist lifting me off the dresser back onto the floor.

"We're coming. If you enjoy your sexy life back off." I said smoothing out my hair.

"Ok, ok"

I watched Kol leave. I could feel Klaus's eyes on me as he closed the distance between us. Gently he brushed the hair from my shoulder gently placing feather light kisses along my neck. I closed my eyes taking in the feel of his lips upon my neck. "How you stand up to my brother is one of the many reasons I adore you." Klaus whispered.

Quickly I flashed so I was at the opposite side of the room. Klaus grinned at me. If I didn't keep my distance I would never leave this room nevermind this bed. "What's the matter love?" Klaus asked.

"If we don't go downstairs I don't think we ever will."

"My plans were never to go downstairs." Klaus said slowly approaching me.

Quickly I flashed to another part of the room. Klaus gave me that wicked grin he would always give me. "Have it your way then love." Klaus said. He flashed so he had me pinned against the wall. Klaus grinned as he gently tilted his head moving closer until his lips were upon mine. Taking this moment I flashed so I was nearly at the door but Klaus beat me to it.

"I always win Caroline."

I bit my lower lip as I gently pressed his back firmly against the door. Klaus stared at me with such desire. I inched my face closer to his brushing my lips against his. I was in control. "Not this time." I whispered.

Quickly I flashed out the door. Klaus didn't follow me this time. But I could still hear his ragged breathing. Heading down the stairs I spotted everyone in the dining room. "Everything ok?"

"Yes, Rebekah. Problem taken care of." I said taking a seat.

"Why did you scream?"

"Tyler." I said.

"What? Where is he?" Sage growled.

"Dead." Klaus said entering the room.

I glanced up smiling at the most sexy man. Klaus took his seat next to me as I seductively ate a sausage link from my fork. I could hear Klaus groan. Gently he grasped my thigh making it so no one could see. I swallowed hard trying to keep my cool. He was gently rubbing his thumb along the inside of my thigh. "We are so not finished." Klaus whispered against my ear. I couldn't help but smile knowing what I'd be doing today.