A/N: Had a little trouble writing this chapter but i think i got the groove back haha. RnR! love love love you all for taking the time to read my stuff!

The rays of light beat down on her eye lids as she slowly woke up and stretched. Elena smiled knowing she was starting over with Klaus and it wouldn't be awkward anymore. She wrapped a knee length silk robe around her and bounced down stairs.

"Mmmm." She moaned to herself as she saw the fresh cinnabons sitting on the counter still hot.

"Sounds like you're enjoying yourself." Klaus smirked leaning against the doorway, arms crossed.

"Oh" She said putting the cinnabon down that she was stuffing her face with. "I didn't know anyone was up yet." She blushed.

He was in front of her in a blink of an eye. "Who do you think made these?" He said raising an eyebrow.

"Your witch servants?" She challenged.

"I prefer to do the cooking." He said leaning down. He could hear her heart thudding in her chest. Her eyes automatically closed when he leaned in to suck on her lip. A low moan escaped from her lips. Her lips pressed into his forcefully, his moving just as forceful against hers. She could feel the heat building inside her when he suddenly pulled away, both of them breathing heavy.

"You had frosting on your lip." He said huskily.

"Is that frosting homemade?" Elena giggled awkwardly not knowing what to say. She never felt anything like that before. She hated to admit that she never felt any passion like that with Stefan or Damon but it was true. I mean there was definitely passion in the kisses she had with Damon but whenever Stefan kissed her they were sweet, not fiery and all-consuming like the one she just had with Klaus. It made her dizzy thinking back to it. She wondered if Klaus felt the same thing.

"I hope you don't mind but I have some things I need to attend to." He said motioning that he needed to leave.

"That's fine." She smiled holding her breath as his hand brushed against hers as he walked by.

Klaus sunk into the leather couch in his study, closed his eyes and touched his lips thinking about that kiss. That kiss. He could feel himself turn to mush, willing to do whatever Elena wanted of him. He wanted more time with her instantly. He walked back out into the kitchen to find Elena sipping on water staring out the window. He smiled at her beauty

"Elena may I ask you something?" He walked cautiously towards her. She hoped he wasn't going to ask her if she liked the kiss because she didn't want to admit that it was the best feeling she ever had, just yet.

"Of course."

"Will you accompany me to lunch today?"

"Hmm I don't know." She grinned. He didn't catch on and looked down at his feet as he started to turn. "Wait!" She said grabbing his forearm. "I was just kidding I would love to."

"Great. See you at noon." He grinned widely showing those amazing dimples he so rarely let anyone see.

Xxxx

Elena and Lilah prepped all day. Elena's hair was lightly curled to perfection; her makeup was subtle but played up her eyes and lips.

"I don't know why I'm so nervous." Elena said frustrated.

"I do." Lilah laughed at her. Elena looked at her blankly waiting for her to continue. "That's all you can think of is that kiss. It made your feelings change for him." She said with a sigh. "Don't even try to deny it girl." She chuckled as Elena tried to protest. "Just be careful okay? I've seen him reign girls in before just to burn them in the worst possible ways."

"He wouldn't do that to me." Elena protested

"Just be careful." She said sternly. "C'mon he's waiting downstairs."

"How did you-"

"I blessed myself with vampire hearing." She shrugged like it was nothing.

Elena felt the butterflies go crazy as she reached Klaus. She didn't know what these sudden feelings meant but she was going to let herself explore them. She didn't want to hold herself back like she had with Damon. The car ride was filled with awkward silence so when Klaus pulled over she breathed in relief.

"Shall we?" Klaus smiled holding out his hand.

He took her to a place that was similar to the Mystic Grill.

"I thought you could use a little taste of Mystic Falls." He said sweetly

"Thank you. It's just what I needed."

They spent hours talking and laughing. She drank up every ounce of attention he gave her.

"I'm sorry for what I said that first night." She became serious "About doing whatever I had to to get home even if it involved hurting you. I didn't mean it."

"It's forgiven, remember fresh start?" He tried to forget those words that hurt him to the core.

"I still had to say sorry." Elena looked over to a clock on the wall. "Eight o' Clock? Oh my god!" She laughed

"Time did fly by fast didn't it? We should go." He laid a huge bill on the table and held out his arm for her to hold. She loved this side of Klaus. She wondered if he ever showed it to anyone before. They talked the whole way home. No more awkward silences between them.

"Well this is you" He said quietly at her bedroom door. She was glad he didn't think he was getting any tonight. She wasn't totally sure she wanted to go that far with him yet.

"This is me." I said back leaning against the door. I made the first move, lightly placing my lips to him. I could feel him lean into me instinctively, the heat between us building again.

"Get a room." Kol growled as he bumped past us.

"Kol." Klaus growled under his breath.

"Oh I'm sorry" He turned back smirking his signature smirk "Was I interrupting something?"

"No." I said stepping between them

"You don't have to protect him Elena" Kol smirked

"What is wrong with you Kol?" Elena said grabbing his hand. She could see Klaus was getting angry she was paying attention to his brother now. "I'll see you tomorrow?" She looked at his expectedly

"Yes." He sighed knowing whatever she wanted she was going to get.

"Ok." She looked him in the eyes before she placed a long kiss on his lips before she said goodnight.

"You get in here." She pulled on his arm.

"Finally alone." He pulled her into his arms.

"Kol stop." She tried to squirm out if his hold.

"I like you Elena. I don't want you with him."

"Kol," Her eyes softened. She didn't want a love triangle to form like with the Salvatores. It never ends well for anyone. Everyone loses something.

"He's likely to kill you!"

"Stop now. I can see who I want. You're drunk. We can talk tomorrow if you still feel the same."

"You're going to be with me tonight." He said lazily kissing her neck.

"Stop! Please!" Elena cried. Her eyes shot open when he was pulled away from her.

"Leaver now brother, before Niklaus finds out." Elijah held him up by his neck and flicked him away carelessly.

Kol glared at them both backing away.

"Thank You." Elena breathed out. "I don't know what got into him." She said leaning into the arms he held out to comfort her.

"He's drunk and looking for a fight. One of the witches wouldn't let him have his way with her." Elijah rolled his eyes. "Did you have a nice night?" He said smoothing her hair back.

"Yes, the best. Until now."

"Well he won't bother you again tonight, I'll make sure of it." Elijah said getting up. "Goodnight."

"Elijah?" Elena reached for him before he could leave.

"Mmm?" He hummed

"Don't tell Klaus okay? I don't want Kol to get hurt; I know he didn't mean what he did."

"It's our little secret." He smirked walking out.

Elena fell asleep to thoughts of a new life, away from the drama of vampire brothers feuding over her and a witchy best friend who hated everything she and the rest of her friends stood for. She was getting use to the idea of starting fresh.