Hi Guys! I'm still here. Slowly working on finishing this story and starting something new. Therefore, if you have any future stories requested please send them my way.

I want to send a big thank to Gianni and Courtney for making this story readable and not a crazy mess.

Disclaimer: Not mine.

"Well I might as well feed you," Klaus said as he stood up from the bed slipping on his boxers.

"You mean bring me coffee and toast." Caroline smirked as she extended her arms above her head giving Klaus a great view of her breast.

"Here I am trying to do something romantic and you wound me sweetheart." Placing a hand over his heart in mock despair as Caroline let out a small laugh pulling the covers over her chest as she pulled herself up to place a kiss onto his lips.

"What's this that Rebekah gets to go with you guys to New Orleans," Kol yelled as he blasted through the door without even knocking. "Well Hello sweetheart." Kol said as Caroline let out a small yelp using the blanket cover to herself completely head to toe.

"No wonder you did not go out for a run today." Kol wiggles his eyebrows. "You had a better form of exercise. "

"Bloody block get out here!" Klaus said ready to chase his brother out of his room.

"Hey, Hey!" Kol said lifting his hands up, "I did not see anything, and plus I'm only here to complain about Rebekah going to New Orleans; meanwhile, I'm getting sent back home."

"Really!" Caroline said still hidden under the covers.

"This is exactly why I'm happy being an only child." She mumbled from her hiding spot.

"This is exactly why I want my apartment back to myself," he said "Anyway Rebekah is not going to New Orleans it's a business trip."

Caroline let out a huff as they turned to both look over at her hiding place.

"Something you like to share love."

"I just find it funny you think you can control Rebekah." She informed them.

Both men knew she was speaking the truth, even if they told Rebekah no she always did what she wanted. "Why do you even care? You go by yourself all the time and prefer it that way; If I remember correctly."

"Well maybe I want to spend time with my older brother on a free trip"

"Basically your too cheap to pay your own trip."

"I'm all for a good bargain."

"Why don't you go out with us tonight?"

"Caroline,"

"What?!"

"I would love to. What time should I be ready?"

"He's not coming, "Klaus told Caroline. "Kol you're not coming."

Caroline couldn't help but roll her eyes under the sheet.

"Well l was invited so…. " Kol replied back.

"Bloody…"

"I'm still naked here! Have this fight outside."

"Why am I doing this again?" Klaus asked as they made their way down the street. Caroline's arm tucked securely into his trying to keep warm on this cool night in the city.

"Because it's what couples do." Caroline shrugged. "Plus you like Lexi and it's for her." smiling up at him she knew he was just acting this way because he did not get Kol uninvited.

"Do we really have to go tonight..."

"Yes. It's for Lexi," Caroline shot back sternly.

"I bet Lexi would much rather be staying at home too."

"You could be right, but ..." Caroline singly uttered shrugging as they crossed the street.

"Does she even know this is going on?" Klaus asked.

"Damon put a lot of time into this so she is going to love it. Even if she secretly wants to run away and hate it"

"What's up with you bunch and surprise parties."

"It's a great way to celebrate."

"You better not throw me one." Caroline rolled her eyes.

"You don't want a party? or a surprise party?"

"Neither"

"But why not? Rebekah said you love birthdays."

"I do just not my own," Klaus said in a finalizing tone.

"Can I at least make you a cake?" she told him trying to brighten up the mood.

This caught his attention. Turning to her he asked, "Chocolate?"

"Yes." Placing a kiss on his cheek. Caroline mused how great it felt not having to hide from anyone especially since at work they always had their guard up.

With a smile, Klaus open the door for Caroline as they made their way into the bar; balloons and streamers filled the previously vacant ceiling. Damon was observed watching the hired bar workers attempt to set up a massive sign over the bar top. Rebekah was caught shouting at the workers due to their incompetence in placing the sign correctly from her seat at the bar next to Stefan who was pinching his nose as he fixed his gaze upwards towards the arming guest.

"Thank god you two are here," Stefan said from his spot

"How about we let Caroline decide," Rebekah said from her spot at the bar next to Stefan sharing his head as he shook Klaus hand as they made their way over to the bar.

"Can you please tell Mikealson over here this damn banner is centered." He said as he took a sip of his bourbon.

Caroline couldn't help but let out a chuckle,

"Actually Rebekah's right, it is a little tilted on the right." She told him sincerely.

"You would think you'd be on my side." He mumbled as he told the workers to fix the banner. Caroline couldn't stifle in a laugh as she turned towards the bar where Stefan, Rebekah and Klaus all stood talking among each other and unconsciously her lips widened at sight. If someone would have told her a year ago how much her life would change with a simple move to San Francisco she wouldn't believe it all. Klaus turned to look up at her harboring a bright smile on his chiseled face.

"You can't truly be mad at him."

"No, but you are defend story." Lexi said as she took a drink. Caroline let out a laugh knowing her friend was lying.

"I'll take this one for Damon to put that big smile on your face." She teased her friend.

"Well Hello." A British voice said as both blonde girls felt the heavy weight of someone's arm being slung around their necks.

"You must be the birthday girl. How about a drink?" Kol said winking at Lexi

"Kol" Caroline warned him as she pushed his arm off her.

"Thanks, but this is an open bar." Lexi said as she pushed his arm off her shoulder.

"Tough crowd." He said as he looked around "Anyway, let's get this party started." Once again throwing his arms around the girl. "Oh, and the name is Kol Mikealson." Winking at Lexi who looked bloody ready to punch him.

"Who Invited you." Rebekah spat as she approached the group crossing her arm.

"Better yet, get your arms off my girlfriend," Damon said as he pulled Lexi towards him and handed her a drink. Caroline couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at Lexi who just offered her a small, guilty smile looking away.

"Lovely Caroline did," Placing a kiss on her cheek. Caroline barely felt the pressure of Kol's lips before they were wrenched away.

"Bloody Hell Nik," Kol yelled as freed himself from his brother's grasp.

Everyone couldn't help but let out a laugh, "You know better." As he walked over to Caroline swinging his arm around her, surprising Caroline since some of the guest at Lexi's surprise party were from work.

"Klaus," she warned him as she looked around, but he just shrugged. "Let them talk," as he took a drink from his whiskey. Caroline contently smiled as she snuggled closer to him listening to their friends continued conversation.

"Well I might as well get this party started," Kol said as he walking through the conversation the group was having with a tray filled of shots.

"Kol you're a light weight." Klaus said teasing his brother.

"Well compared to you and Rebekah anyone would be." He shot back as Rebekah rolled her eyes.

Caroline smirked at Klaus. "Talking about light weights," Damon said as he held up a shot towards Caroline. Caroline rolled her eyes as she said, "I can hold my liquor, you just don't have a liver and can always put drinks down."

"Were a little grown for this," Stefan said.

"You just don't want to be beaten ... by your girlfriend. "

"I thought we were here to celebrate your girlfriend," They both start to stare at each other.

"Well here's to my birthday." Lexi raised her glass and everyone followed suit.

"To Lexi," They all said as the downed their drink in one go.

Caroline made a soured face as she sucked on a lemon.

"Come on lass it wasn't that strong," Kol said in his thick accent as a Klaus pushed his arm but let's out a laugh at her expences at the same time Caroline scowl at both of them.

"Jerks," she laughed.

"Another round?" Kol offered as he dashed back towards the bar.

"You seem to all be getting along, " Caroline told Klaus proudly. He let out a huff. "For now, but by the end of the night we will want to kill each other."

"Well," Rebekah spoke up "I better order some food because no offense but I'm pretty sure we're going to end up out drinking some of you! "placing a kiss on Stefan's cheek as she stood up.

"I told you not to invite them" Klaus whispered to Caroline as he wrapped his arm around her waist. Caroline shook her head and whispered back, "they want to spend time with you." She teases him.

Klaus responded, "Well I spent the last hour with them how about we call it a night." Wiggling his eyebrows.

"Hah!" Rolling her eyes "Nice try."

"How about this you spend the night among our friends. "

"My friends."

"Stefan is my friend."

Caroline let out a laugh, "But the other two are your siblings."

"Not by choice," He replied.

"Fine if you spend the night and actually try to enjoy yourself... We will do whatever you want next time."

Klaus raised an eyebrow, "When is next time?"

"Whenever you say."

"Anything I want?"

"Within reason."

"What if I want this" he gave her hip a small squeeze "Would that be in reason?"

Caroline closed her eyes and took a deep breath "Or maybe I take you up against my apartment window you love to look out." He told her as he pulled back.

"You got yourself a deal sweetheart. "placing a kiss on her forehead with a chuckle as he picked up his drink.

"How about another round mate." He told Stefan as they walked off towards the bar.

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