3x21
"It's okay. It's okay. It's me. It's okay...You're safe"
She immediately could breathe again. Taking a deep breath and turning her head to her savior Caroline felt herself relax back into his chest.
Klaus. He had come. He had saved her. All she could do was look into his eyes and feel safe.
"We'll save Elena. You go straight home. You stay inside. Do you understand me?" He whispered with urgency.
He gripped her shoulders sharply, turning her to face him.
"Do you understand me?" he commanded. His expression was desperate. Maybe even scared. The look in his eyes frightened her.
"Thank you." she mumbled dumbly. He gave her a meaningful look before rushing away.
She took a deep breath followed his example and ran. She got to her car. Her keys were on the ground where she had dropped them. She scrambled to pick them up and unlock the car. She opened the door and paused.
It felt wrong. She couldn't leave him to face killer Alaric by himself. He might be the original hybrid, but Alaric was powerful. His mother was set on seeing the originals and their vampire progeny dead. Esther would have prepared her monster to be able to kill her most powerful child, Klaus. He had saved her. Caroline couldn't leave him. Caroline knew she had to stay and help take down Alaric. Her chest expanded with emotion that she didn't want to acknowledge even to herself.
Silently she crept down the hall towards the classroom she had been held captive in all day. She could hear Elena screaming and struggling against Alaric. Using her vampire hearing she could hear other sets of footsteps. It wasn't just Klaus who had come to rescue the girls.
"Kill me!" Elena screamed.
She edged around the hallway corner, ready to rescue her friend. Caroline watched as Ric let go of Elena and backed off.
She held her breath and tried to think of a way to get Elena out. Cursing herself for not thinking this rescue mission through. She was Caroline Forbes. She always had a plan. Except for when it came to Klaus.
Suddenly Stefan and Damon grabbed on to either side of Alaric. The three of them are struggling. Damon was thrown against the lockers. And Stefan to the ground. Klaus was there with his hand lodged in Alaric's chest. For a moment Caroline thought it was over. Then Alaric was able to dislodge Klaus' grip and threw him down the hall towards her.
She immediately pulled back not wanting Klaus to know she had disobeyed him.
Alaric threw Klaus on his back and tried to stake his heart. Klaus stopped the blow. Alaric was slowly pushing the stake closer and closer to Klaus' chest. Caroline reacted. Did not think. Just tackled Alaric to the ground and the stake went flying from his grip.
Her back hit the wall and suddenly she was wrenched up. Staring straight into Alaric's dead eyes. Her teacher was no longer a part of him. Then black.
K & C
Why couldn't she ever listen to him? He thought sarcastically. Klaus watched helplessly as Alaric snapped Caroline's neck. He desperately looked around for the stake. It was just a few feet from him. Using Alaric's moment of distraction, Klaus grabbed the stake and stashed it into his jacket. Alaric was still turned towards Caroline's still form. Klaus forced his hand into Alaric's back.
He hoped the witch was able to complete the desication spell quickly. He had a hold of the monster's heart. He wouldn't be able to hold much longer. His gaze fell to the floor and a lifeless Caroline. Her neck was still at it's deadly angle. How did she always end up in harm's way?
He let his rage consume him. Letting his wolf side take over and holding his enemies heart. But Alaric was fighting him. Klaus could feel his strength waning. He turned to see Damon, Stefan and Elena running. The doppleganger was safe. He was on his own and Caroline was defenseless.
He couldn't risk her life as well as his own. Klaus instantly let go of Alaric's heart and snapped his neck. Letting out the air he had been holding in. Klaus check to make sure Alaric was not conscious. He checked that he still had the stake. Then Klaus leaned down to pick up Caroline. She always felt so right in his arms. There was something about this baby vampire that he could not shake. With one last look at his mother's abomination, he turned with his girl and ran.
K & C
Groaning Caroline slowly opened her eyes. She was in her room laying in her bed. What had happened? Slowly she began to sit up, but was stopped by a hand on her shoulder.
Klaus slowly pushed her back down. As he sat on the edge of the bed.
"What happened?" she asked.
"Alaric snapped your neck," he replied coolly. His eyes flashing yellow.
She slowly rolled over to face him more directly. "How did I get back home? Elena?"
"The Salvatores got Elena out. She is okay. I brought you here. Thought you would want to wake up somewhere familiar. Having your mother invite me into your home wasn't the worst idea now, was it?" He smiled.
She scoffed at his attempt to make light of his previous attempt on her life. She sat up and this time he did not stop her. Their faces were only inches apart.
"I believe this means you owe me," she grinned up at him.
"Love, we are even. I put you in danger with the hybrid bite, but I did save you. I saved you from your teacher and…" He paused
"Admit it. I saved you from my teacher too. Even?" she challenged.
His eyes met hers and there was longing there. The same longing he had felt since the night he saved her.
"You stayed," she murmured into the space between them. His mouth inched towards her.
"I had to make sure you were safe," he replied honestly.
She glanced between his eyes and his lips. In a split second she made the decision to kiss him. Her lips crashed into his. He met her lips and ran his hands into her hair. She grabbed his shirt, wanting him closer, impossibly closer. Their mouths fought for dominance. He slowly licked at her lips and she granted him permission. Opening up to him. One of his hands ran down her side. He slowly started to push her down onto the bed and lowered himself on top of her. Their lips never parting. Hooking her leg around his hips. Trying to meet his movements with her own. Her hands went to his back to pull him into her.
Suddenly the kiss was broken and Klaus was off the bed standing at the window. He looked shocked and out of breath. She st up staring at him with bewilderment. Caroline's hand went to her heart as she tried to catch her breath. Their eyes locked for a moment. Shocked at their own actions.
"We can't. You were just held hostage and tortured. We need to stop," Klaus panted as he stared down at her. His eyes flashed yellow and his expression was pained. Then he rushed out of the room.