Okay! I've been recuperating for the past few weeks that I was dormant. I'm still working on my inspiration. But thankfully there are still times that I get so hyped up that I'm still able to write. So.. here's to nothing


Caroline awoke to the heat of the sun peeping through the curtains. She sighed contently against Klaus's chest, knowing he was awake. He had his eyes closed, no doubt still waiting for her to sneak out of bed and maybe pretend nothing ever happened. But no, this time she wasn't gonna walk away.

It was good the first time, but being with him the second time around only made things more undeniable. Both times that they had sex, it wasn't just sex. Even back in the outdoors of Mystic Falls, it had felt like they were really making love. She had a hard time confirming if it was definitely like that back then, but now it couldn't be more true. Their desires that were always kept hidden, acted of its own accord. Their lovemaking a testimony to their moments of truths.

Caroline waited for him to open his eyes, waited for him to realize she wasn't walking away, that she wasn't gonna turn her back to him. Not this time. After a few minutes, Klaus still had his eyes closed, making Caroline giggle as she traced circular patterns slowly against his chest. Her smile widened when she felt him shiver slightly.

"You can open your eyes now," she said as she gave him a peck on the cheek.

Niklaus did as she said and slowly turned his head to look at her, his eyes twinkling with renewed emotions. "I beg your pardon sweetheart, I thought you'd need more time to resolve your inner conflict."

"So me not leaving last night was not clear enough?" She pouted.

Niklaus gave her a sound kiss, removing her pout that was replaced with a smile. "Well, as I recall love, it has been quite the routine for us after having a round of hot hybrid sex. The denial and the abandonment, for example."

"Klaus, besides last night, we only had one other hot hybrid sex. You can't really call it a routine," Caroline laughed as Klaus followed with a chuckle.

"I've replayed it too many times in my head, it seems." Klaus gave her a grin as she blushed with his not so subtle confession.

For a while they stayed in each others embrace, soaking up the rare comfort in their silence. Later on, Klaus turns to his side to look at Caroline facing him as well. His face once again serious. Although Caroline had proven that she wasn't going to leave anytime soon, he didn't know how long it was going to last. In his thousand years of existence he should know well enough that nothing good ever did. Especially not someone as good and as full of light as Caroline.

Caroline frowned when she saw that Klaus was looking grim once again, his brows furrowed. She gave him a chaste kiss, which was followed by another and another that was becoming more passionate each second that passed, until Klaus was on top of her again. Klaus growled as he slid his tongue into Caroline's mouth exploring it again. Caroline was grabbing fistfuls of his curls, pulling him closer to her, closing the space between them.

What they didn't count on was Rebekah barging inside, ignoring the lock on the door that was now beyond repair. Caroline scrambled to cover herself while Klaus groaned, moving so he could block Rebekah's view of her.

"Well, I didn't think Ms. Righteous would give in so easily. Doesn't really make much difference from your previous conquests brother," Rebekah was smirking as she leaned on the door.

"I have no patience for your trivialities, my dear sister. Give me one good reason why I shouldn't dagger you right now," Klaus sat on the edge of his bed, the sheets covering only his private parts.

Rebekah shifted slightly at the menacing tone of his voice, but she was mostly angered by the fact that the blond headed pawn had Niklaus wrapped around her tiny finger again. She glared at Caroline who was observing her with wary eyes from behind Klaus.

"Well, the ball is tonight. You might want to think of getting some business done," Rebekah huffed before flashing out of their sight.


Caroline looked at Klaus, hoping he would give her honesty. Her heart sank when he stood up in all his naked glory, heading towards the dresser, still remaining silent.

"Klaus," Caroline's eyes were pleading, silently asking him to purposely ruin what they had.

Much to Caroline's relief he headed back towards the bed after putting on a pair of trousers. He was surprised when Caroline snuggled towards him, his arms instinctively opening and went around her as he rested his back against the headboard.

"You'll hate me if I tell you everything," he simply stated it. He was counting on it.

"I may not be ready for a relationship Klaus, but I promised you that I'd be here for you. I want to keep that promise, as I know you'd keep yours. Please," Caroline looked him in the eyes and she had that loving look in those blue-green orbs that she wasn't even aware of.

"I had planned on compelling you before we left for the ball." Caroline just looked at him as if waiting for him to say more. So he resumed," but I assume I can't do that anymore. And last night, I let something happen that I know might cause you your freedom. I knew it could happen, but I didn't tell you."

He left the sentence hanging. Caroline waited for him to continue, to say something more. Surprisingly she had been expecting Klaus to do something as ridiculous as compelling and keeping her from attending the ball, but there was something else that he was keeping from her and it was eating her from the inside out. It was always his schemes and secrets that drove other people away. How he would always have a backup for his backup. And Caroline didn't like secrets. Although Klaus was one of the most deceptive people she has ever met, she still didn't want him to try and fool her. Instinctively she reached out to hold Klaus's arm, as if to encourage him.

Klaus sighed,"Caroline, when we shared our blood at the same time a deeper connection was formed. A bond. I'm sure you were aware, that besides the exhilarating sensation there was an inexplicable connection between our emotions and thoughts. We mated. I, you, we would now have this instinct and belief that we own each other."

Caroline stiffened. She recalled their morning. Why didn't she wonder why she just knew that he was awake? Why did she know that he was waiting for her to leave and regret it all? She slowly backed away from Klaus, enveloping herself with more of the duvet. He didn't warn her that this would happen. Once again she felt trapped, captured by him. She felt like she was without power.


Niklaus watched as the horror crept into his blond queen's blue-green eyes. He hated that it was him who put it there, despised that it always had to be him.

He stood up, no longer able to take the scene before him. He didn't want to admit it, but it felt like his heart was breaking all over again. He thought it would have to be the end of the world before he let weakness ruin him, so he did what he did.

"I suggest you make haste in your departure, love. Better go back to your small town before I tie you to my bed and make you the bride of the damned," his back was turned to her and his face betrayed him, showing anguish.

He quickly donned the first shirt he found and left the room.


Caroline stared at the door blankly for a few seconds before regaining her composure. His words had been cruel. The actions he promised were those she condemned. Their evening, up to their morning was unlike any other. She would ask for a thousand more of those moments. But the bond that he claimed had been formed was too much. She wondered if he really didn't plan it, or if he was faking it. She hated that she had to think of him as a liar. But no matter how much she tried to be angry at him, she couldn't. She felt his anguish, his pain. Her sorrow had doubled the moment their eyes met, and she knew that it was his pain that she felt at the same moment.

But, what really got to her was when he spoke of her like she was just a possession. Own her, like she had no feelings. It hurt her to think that she was probably just a toy he couldn't let go for now, a passing fancy.

Slowly, she got out of bed and made her way back to her room, sleeping her melancholy off.


Rebekah roughly shook the sleeping vampire 'Barbie', as they had called her. And even though Caroline would have easily been awakened, she simply to chose to infuriate her.

Rebekah only smirked when the young vampire sat up with a scowl on her face. "It's already noon, I suggest you make your decision."

Caroline ignored her, standing up as if she heard and saw nothing, never acknowledging Rebekah's presence. Nonetheless, she headed straight for her walk-in closet before realizing that she had left it up to Klaus to decide what she would wear. Sighing, she inspected the other cocktail dresses that were at hand, seeing as Klaus had painstakingly collected an array of wardrobe for her. There were several stylish surfaces in the middle of the room sporting several designer bags. On one of the tables was a large box, just like the one she had found in her room back in Mystic Falls. There was a note on it, which made her smile. He really likes doing things the Klaus way, she thought to herself.

To my eternal light

No worldly material can ever bring justice to your beauty

Fondly, Klaus

Caroline carefully placed the note back on the table, mentally noting that she should find a place to keep it in later. Untying the ribbon, she slowly lifted the lid of the box, gasping at the marvelous beauty of a dress that was inside.

It was made of silk, probably the highest quality in the richest color of gold. If she didn't have the eyes of a vampire, she could've been fooled that the dress was indeed made of gold. Around the collar and the end of the sleeves were soft black laces that were intricately designed. The remaining length of the golden dress had an elegant design to it, becoming even more speechless when she found a necklace in a black velvet box beneath the dress. The necklace was regally studded with diamonds.

After inspecting everything inside the box, sadness crept up again. It must have been sometime yesterday when this was deposited in her closet. She longingly looked at the ball gown and wondered if it was still a good idea to continue their plan with her tagging along.


Rebekah had heard Caroline's almost inaudible gasp, signalling that she had found her brother's gift. It was nice how her brother tended to be less violent around Caroline, and opened up more. Having another female presence in the household had also made her more comfortable in staying. She loved her brothers dearly, but whatever happens they were still boys, unable to understand all her needs.

Yes, her opinion on Caroline was conflicted. There were times she hated her and times she did not. But she wasn't going to trouble herself over that for now, especially with Niklaus being an arse again.