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KeepingKlarolineReal
Chapter 4: Keeping Secrets
When Rebekah woke up, she realized that Caroline was asleep on the floor, her phone in her hand. Remembering the events of last night, she carefully climbed out of the bed. Knowing Klaus would be up, probably painting, Rebekah crept down the hallway to Klaus's private library/study. She silently cracked open the door, looking in.
"Rebekah, please come in." Klaus said, sensing his sister's presence.
"Nik, how would you feel if Caroline knew about you and Hayley?" Rebekah said, stepping in and closing the door.
"Considering I don't ever intend to tell her, I would be rather furious and probably kill whoever spilled to her." Klaus said, turning away from his easel.
"What if the person who told her mattered a lot to you and you would never really harm them?" Rebekah asked, interlocking her fingers nervously.
"Rebekah, what are you saying?" her brother asked, placing the paintbrush he had been holding down on the desk.
"I may have told Caroline the secret last night." the Original sister said, stepping back in shame.
"You what?!" Klaus shouted, most likely awakening the whole house.
"I was upset and rambling and didn't realize what I had said until it was too late!" Rebekah cried.
"Just let me handle it, Rebekah." Klaus said, composing himself.
"Ok." Rebekah said, scurrying out of the room.
Caroline woke up to the sound of someone shouting. Probably Klaus yelling at one of the other Original siblings. She rose off the floor, stretching her arms. She decided against going downstairs in her pajamas, knowing Klaus would LOVE that view. Realizing Rebekah wasn't in the bed, Caroline stripped down and grabbed her bag. She also noticed she was running out of cute clothes. But, she could most definantly talk Rebekah into shopping.
Once she had picked out an outfit that consisted of skinny jeans, a pale red tank top and ballet flats, she curled her hair and applied light makeup. She slipped down the stairs quietly. She was greeted by Klaus in kitchen.
"Morning, sweetheart." the accent was the perfect touch to the sentence.
"Morning." she responded, sitting herself at the kitchen bar.
Klaus placed a warm mug of blood and an omlet of spinach and cheese in front of her.
"What is this?" Caroline asked, motioning to the meal.
"I thought you would be hungry." Klaus said, shrugging.
Caroline took at bite, savoring the amazing taste.
"This is delicious! I didn't know you cooked." she said, looking up at Klaus.
"Love, when you have lived over 1000 years, you pick up some skills." he said, smiling.
Caroline laughed.
"I thought that maybe you and I could maybe explore today?" Klaus suggested, changing the subject.
"As long as you promise not to be romantic, than yes." she agreed.
"I promise." Klaus said, sounding a bit disappointed.
Caroline and Klaus were cruising down a random street, talking about Klaus's history in New Orleans.
"So you helped build this city?" Caroline asked, sounding amazed.
"Yes, every square inch." Klaus said, looking over at her.
"Wow, you really are old." Caroline replied, teasing him.
Suddenly, something in a shop window caught her eye. Caroline stopped.
"What's wrong, love?" Klaus asked, concerned.
"That dress." Caroline said, pointing to the display.
The dress was light blue, the same color of her eyes, and it had delicate white crystal beading on the bodice.
"That dress would look ravishing on you." Klaus whispered in Caroline's ear.
"Should I try it on?" she asked, turning to him.
"I would love to see you in that gown." Klaus said.
"Ok." Caroline said, opening the shop door.
A middle age woman with bright red hair stepped out from behind the counter when Caroline entered.
"How may I help you?" the lady asked, looking exuberant to have a customer.
"I would like to try on the blue dress in the window." Caroline said, nodding towards the display window.
"Of course. Just go into to the dressing room and I will bring it to you." the saleslady said.
Caroline thanked her and went in search for the dressing room. Klaus followed her. Once Caroline found it, she entered and waited. Klaus situated himself on the bench in front of the mirror. The saleslady returned, handing Caroline the dress through the closed curtain.
Caroline changed into the soft silk dress, letting it fall onto her shoulders. She carefully lifted up the floor length skirt up and stepped out of the changing room and onto the mirrored pedestal. She opened her eyes.
The dress was magical, hugging just the right places. Her eyes sparkled with the matching color of the dress.
"Caroline..." Klaus said. He was lost for words. Caroline had looked elegant at the ball in a similar dress, but this revealed more skin and had more glamour to it.
"I'll take it." Caroline said, knowing she was completely in love.
She changed and handed the clerk the dress, who proceeded to ring it up.
"The final total is $598.90."
Caroline was startled. She couldn't afford such a price.
"Here." Klaus said, handing the lady a few bills.
The saleslady thanked him and handed Caroline the bag. Caroline silently thanked Klaus as they exited the store.
Caroline couldn't really grasp the idea, but she might actually be forming a friendship with the one and only Niklaus Mikaelson.
So, I was thinking about Klaus and Caroline traveling out of the country? I want Klaus to get Caroline away from his siblings and alone. Any suggestions for a destination? Please no Paris, even though I love the city! Please review and I will pick a destination!
Love,
KeepingKlarolineReal