This is a new chapter that is very Klaroline involvement, so be ready. Thanks to those who reviewed, and thanks to all new followers!
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KeepingKlarolineReal
Chapter 7: Changing Views
Leaving the city, Klaus pulled into the villa's gated drive, dropping Caroline up at the front entrance. She walked up the front steps, and opened the heavy front door. Refreshing air conditioning cascading over her as Caroline sat down in the parlor, relaxing into the soft tan leather of the sofa. Klaus came in later, after parking the car. They were both tired and sweaty, but Caroline had an idea.
"Do we have a pool here?" she asked, looking over at Klaus, who was reclined in the chair next to her.
"Yes. It's on the lower level below the terrace." Klaus said, sitting up.
"Is it ok if I go sit in the sun?" Caroline asked, getting up.
"Don't get burned." Klaus said, smiling. Caroline rolled her eyes.
Speeding up the stairs to her bedroom, Caroline opened her dresser drawer. Her new bathing suits were lined up in a neat row. Knowing Klaus would see her no matter what, she chose a black and red bandage suit, nothing to revealing. The sun was still high, so Caroline switched her white sunglasses for a pair of sparkly black ones.
The pool was shaped in a full oval, covered in mosaic tiles. The view was incredible. A deck chair was already laid out with a towel, looking very inviting. Caroline sat down, reclining back. The sun felt warm on her face, but not as warm as she wanted it to feel. She missed the warmth of the sun on her skin when she was human. But, those days were over. Settling herself, Caroline closed her eyes. Her sun was shortly dismissed when a very annoying shadow blocked the golden ray.
"Seriously?" Caroline asked, lowering down her sunglasses.
"Sorry, love." Klaus said, grinning. He was standing right in front of Caroline, wearing board shorts and no shirt. Caroline had seen hi shirtless before, when Silas had made Klaus think there was a piece of the white oak stake inside him.
"So, Klaus Mikaelson likes to swim." Caroline said, looking at Klaus. He was perfectly flawless, no kidding.
"In my defense, I did have to learn to swim to survive, sweetheart." Klaus replied, sitting down next to her. He slipped a pair of aviators on.
"Good for you." Caroline said, rising up from her seat and placing her sunglasses down on the lounger. She stepped out into the cold water of the pool. She slid in. The water was like silk against her skin, smooth and fresh. She popped up to the surface. Klaus was at the edge of the pool, waiting for her.
"Like the water, love?" Klaus asked, smiling.
"It's amazing!" Caroline said, paddling around.
"Well. I'm glad you're having fun." Klaus replied, sticking his feet in the cool water.
"Can I see your hand?" Caroline asked, reaching towards Klaus. He took hers and Caroline yanked him in the pool with her. When Klaus emerged from beneath the blue water, he was laughing.
"You want to play that game, love?" Klaus asked, hands on his hips in the waist deep water.
"Yes, I think I do." Caroline said, pretending to ponder the question. Klaus splashed her. She yelped in surprise.
"Hey!." She shouted, looking annoyed.
"You said you wanted to play that game, love." Klaus said, reminding her. Caroline just rolled her eyes.
"Well, I quit." she said, stepping out of the pool on the tile stairs.
"Where are you going?" Klaus asked, watching her exit.
"I'm going to go get a shower. And expecting you want me at dinner?" Caroline concluded. Klaus nodded.
"Thirty minutes." and with a swish of her drenched blonde hair she was gone.
Exactly thirty minutes later, Caroline was heading towards the kitchen. She had taken a shower to wash the chlorine out of her hair, and changed into her own favorite Victoria Secret sweatpants and some simple tank top that was in her dresser. She had french-braided her semi wet hair to keep it out of her eyes. Klaus was at the stove when she go there, wearing dark wash jeans and a black henly. He turned around when he sensed her presence.
"Did the shower help?" Klaus asked, wiping his hands on a dish towel.
"It did." Caroline replied, hopping up onto the bar stool across from Klaus.
"Good." Klaus said, returning to his work at the stove.
"So, what are we having?" Caroline asked, craning her neck to see.
"An Italian classic." Klaus said over his shoulder.
"Ooh...what?" Caroline said, looking excited.
"Pizza." Klaus said, trying not to grin.
"Pizza. Are you kidding me?" Caroline asked, hands on her hips.
"Well. Come and tr the sauce at least." Klaus said. holding up a wooden spoon filled with steaming red liquid.
Caroline slid off her perch and walked around until she was next to Klaus.
"Here." he said, motioning for her to try it. Caroline blew on the spoon and tasted the tomato sauce.
"Its good isn't it?" Klaus said, looking he in the eyes. Caroline nodded. They were close, and Klaus was staring daggers at her. She could she the lust in his eyes. Caroline knew it was the wrong thing to do, but she had to. She reached up, and pulled Klaus's face to hers, and their lips crashed. Klaus was surprised at first, but soon fell in synchronization with Caroline's lips. He wrapped his arms around her, deepening the kiss. Caroline moaned, weaving her fingers though his golden curls.
Klaus knew this was a sacred moment, so he lifted Caroline onto the counter, making her giggle. Caroline parted his lips with her tongue, savoring the sweet taste of his lips. Tyler never had kissed her like this before. Klaus was tender, making her savor every second. Klaus broke the kiss, kissing his way down her neck, making Caroline giggle.
"Thank you." she whispered.
"For what, love?" Klaus asked, tucking a loose bang behind Caroline's ear.
"For bringing me here. Making this possible." Caroline said, motioning to her surroundings.
"Anything for you, Caroline."
Klaus and Caroline were in Klaus's drawing room, eating ice cream. Pretty much a normal night for anybody. Caroline was curled up on a couch, watching Klaus paint. He made light strokes of red across the blank canvas.
"What are you painting?" Caroline asked, mouth full of chocolate ice cream.
"You'll see." Klaus said, adding orange to the mixture on he canvas.
"How do you it?" Caroline said, licking her lips.
"Do what?" Klaus said, cocking his head.
"Be so peaceful near me, but a terror to everyone else?" Caroline said, setting her bowl down.
"Caroline, you are full of light, beautiful. You inspire me to be a better person. But only around you." Klaus said, placing his paintbrush on the easel.
"Why?" Caroline asked, sitting up.
"Because. I cannot seem weak. I am a Original vampire hybrid, the most powerful being on this earth." Klaus said, sitting down next to her.
"No kidding!" Caroline said sarcastically, rising to her feet.
"Sweetheart, why are you getting so worked up?" Klaus asked, settling back.
"Because. Hayley is carrying your child, and you are a complete ass to her. But, when I'm around, you are nice and sweet and so freaking romantic." Caroline said, pacing.
Now Klaus was getting angry. He sprang to his feet, ready to rip the young vampire's throat out. He stopped himself. Calming his nerves, Klaus took Caroline's hands in his.
"I will take care of Hayley, Caroline, but you must listen. It will always be your happiness. You are the only person I will fall for. Only you." Klaus said, looking so truthful, Caroline had to hug him.
"Fine. But you have to deal with Hayley. Soon." Caroline said, looking Klaus in the eyes.
"I will. I promise." Klaus said.
"Good. Now I think some sleep will do me and you both good. Goodnight." Caroline said, leaving Klaus in the drawing-room.
"Sweet dreams, Caroline." Klaus whispered, only for him and her to hear.
Klaus and Caroline steamy make out session. And Caroline bringing up Hayley AGAIN. I can't wait to update again, but I have finals. So, I hope this is entertaining enough. Please excuse my other typos, this is the updated version.
Love,
KeepingKlarolineReal