Okay, I haven't written a chapter in like a month, so I feel majorly stupid. SO SORRY for the long wait everyone. I had writers block and FINALLY came up with a chapter today. Hopefully, it's as good as I want it to be! I love my readers and don't want to let them down! Please R&R!

Love,

KeepingKlarolineReal

Chapter 8: Writing a Love Story

Caroline was standing on the balcony off of her room, letting the wind blow through her hair. It was around 9 o'clock and the sun was high in the sky. The magenta halter top and grey jeggings combo Caroline was wearing felt perfect the day. The day was great exploring the city, making Caroline even more excited. Caroline was ready to go, so she stepped down from the raised platform on her balcony. She opened the door, placing her heated feet onto the cool flooring of her room. Caroline walked into her closet, searching for shoes and pair of earrings. She found suede magenta kitten heals and a pair of silver hoop earrings. Caroline slipped the earrings in and put the shoes on. It took time to adjust the new height for a second, but she balanced herself. Exiting her room, Caroline turned off the lights.

Finding her way to the kitchen, Caroline began hunting for something for breakfast. She found some sort of Italian cereal in a cabinet that looked good. The bowls were a little bit harder to find. Caroline searched until she found them in the cabinet next the microwave. Thankfully, the silverware drawer was directly underneath it. She grabbed the milk from the fridge and fixed herself a bowl. After she had just taken a bite, Klaus walked in.

"Morning, sweetheart." Klaus said, opening the fridge.

"Morning." Caroline replied, her mouth filled with cereal.

"I see you fixed yourself breakfast." Klaus said, coming up beside Caroline.

Caroline swallowed.

"Yes, I did." She said, getting another spoonful.

"You do know there is a whole staff of servants who could have made something for you, love." Klaus said, unscrewing the lid of some energy drink.

"Well, unlike you, I prefer not to make poor compelled people slave away at my every command." Caroline said, finishing off her breakfast.

"Ah, getting feisty early today are we, love? I thought after our little bonding moment last night that you would stop being so mean." Klaus said, taking a sip from his drink.

"I only kissed you last night because I wanted to thank you. I have a great boyfriend who loves me very much, thank you." Caroline replied, placing her used dishes in the large stainless steel sink.

"My sincerest apologies for thinking for one micro second that the sweet, innocent Caroline Forbes would actually care for an evil, malicious person such as myself." Klaus said, placing a hand over his heart, as if Caroline had shot him with an invisible arrow.

"Ok. " Caroline said, throwing her hands up in the air.

"What, love?" Klaus asked, grabbing a bowl from the cabinet and filling it with the cereal Caroline had been eating.

"Yes. I have some mixed feelings for you. But, you made me have them. You with your romantic getaways and expensive gifts and British charm. You make me feel so important. But then, you have to go and be the big bad original hybrid and destroy mine and all of my friend's lives." Caroline said, crossing her arms.

"Well, that was quite a statement, sweetheart. And my British charm you say?" Klaus said, sitting down at the kitchen bar, spiteful grin on his face.

"You know what?" Caroline asked, stepping towards Klaus.

"What, love?" Klaus replied, picking a piece of cereal out of the bowl with his fingers.

"I think we should stop fighting like raging idiots and enjoy this beautiful city and all it has to offer. Do you agree?" Caroline said, crossing her arms once more.

"I do agree, Caroline." Klaus nodded, getting up.

"Then let's go."

Klaus and Caroline were driving down a long winded road, away from the city. Caroline was flipping through Italia Vogue, paying no attention to her surroundings. Klaus looked over at the blonde, watching how she was so engrossed in the world of fashion. Caroline caught his gaze and looked up from the magazine.

"May I ask why you are looking at me like a bleeding human?" she asked, sounding annoyed.

"I was just looking at how addicted you were to such unimportant information such as fashion."Klaus said, shaking his head.

"Hey. Fashion is art to you know!" Caroline said, defending the great Versace.

"If you wish to think that, love." Klaus said, looking out his window.

"Listen. Designers today may not be as talented a Van Gough, but it is one of the world's greatest markets." Caroline said, opening up to the article she had been reading.

"By the way, where are we going?" Caroline asked, noticing they were in the middle of rolling hills, with Rome behind them.

"I was thinking after our little spat this morning, we could use a little time to compose our feelings and recollect ourselves." Klaus replied.

"And where are we going to do that, may I ask?" Caroline retorted.

"I had a worker put together sort of a picnic for us to enjoy. My chosen destination was the beach until I realized something a little quieter would do better." Klaus said, turning onto a secluded dirt path.

Soon Caroline could see the rolling hills of a vineyard. Rows and rows of grapes filled the hillsides, making the air smell sweet. Klaus pulled up to a house that looked a lot like the Mikaelson villa, but ten times smaller.

"Stay here." Klaus said as he exited the car. He walked up to the villa's front door and knocked. After a minute of two, a large man opened the door, and when he saw Klaus, he smiled. The two chatted for a while, and after a handshake and a goodbye, Klaus returned to the car and started the engine.

"Who was that?" Caroline asked, very confused.

"That was an old mate of mine, Kelso Antoni. He and I met a while back in the 18th century. I was in fight with another vampire and Kelso came and talked the other man down." Klaus said, starting the engine.

"So he is a vampire to?" Caroline asked, turning towards him.

"He acts more human than vampire I have to say." Klaus said, pulling out of the villa's drive and continuing down the beaten dirt road.

"So where are we having this picnic?" Caroline asked, looking out the window.

"Just wait, love."

The view was absolutely the most enchanting thing Caroline had seen since getting to Rome. She could see the coast line all the way to the city. Klaus had set a blanket and an assortment of food out behind her on the grassy hill. They were at the edge of the vineyards property, looking out upon the city.

"Are you going to stand there staring or are you going to eat?" Klaus asked when he was done setting up.

"Well, considering this view is utterly amazing, I can't really decide!" Caroline said, grinning like a kid in a candy store.

"I knew you would enjoy this." Klaus said, pouring two glasses of some exotic smelling wine.

"And how would you utterly know that?" Caroline asked as she nibbled on a cracker with cheese.

"Because Caroline. You have a certain light about you that makes you enjoy everything that is as beautiful as you are." Klaus said, taking a sip of the wine.

"Can I try some?" Caroline asked, motioning towards the wine glass in Klaus's hand. He handed her the other glass and she took a sip. The deep red wine tasted of a raspberry mixed with cinnamon with a dash of something else. Caroline smiled when she swallowed.

"I see you like it." Klaus said, noting her expression.

"That is the best drink I have ever tasted." Caroline said, taking another swallow.

"This wine actually came from this very vineyard. Kelso gave me this bottle in 1956 when he opened the place." Klaus said, smiling.

"Well, I say it has aged very well." Caroline said, finishing her glass.

Before Klaus could refill it, his phone went off, interrupting their conversation.

"Hold on, sweetheart." Klaus said, fishing his phone out of his pocket.

The name on the screen read: Elijah.

"Hello, big brother." Klaus said, turning away from Caroline.

"Niklaus, where in the hell are you?" Elijah's voice rang from the other line.

"I am currently in Rome." Klaus said, walking towards the groves.

"Why are you in Rome when you have a very big issue here in New Orleans?" Elijah asked, sounding very stressed.

"Elijah. I know I have a child on the way. Please stop stressing about that annoying little wolf." Klaus said, gritting his teeth.

"Hayley has been calling and asking was you are for the past three days, and Marcel is causing more trouble." Elijah said, sounding even more annoyed.

"Elijah. Please tell the young girl that I am away on business and should be back in a month or so." Klaus said, glancing back at Caroline who was waiting patiently on the blanket.

"Niklaus, we need to handle this issue now before it goes too far." Elijah said.

Klaus did not reply. Instead, he ended the call, not wanting to accept his coming responsibility. He walked back towards Caroline, and resumed their conversation.

"Who was that?" Caroline asked, pouring herself another glass of wine.

"Elijah calling with an update on the young werewolf." Klaus said briskly.

Caroline perked straight up.

"How is she?" she asked, looking at Klaus.

"She's fine. End of conversation." Klaus said, looking away.

"So what are we doing tomorrow?" Caroline asked, helping the conversation along.

"I was thinking of exploring the Vatican Museum." Klaus replied, finishing of his glass.

"Oh that sounds like fun." Caroline said, semi-smiling.

"I know that you don't like art that much so we can change it if you want." Klaus said, taking a bite of cheese.

"You know, this is more of a wine tasting than a picnic." Caroline said, getting up.

"Where are you going, love?" Klaus said, following her.

"I don't know." Caroline said as she slipped of her shoes and set her glass down.

Without even a word, Caroline began running through the grape groves, her bare feet pounding against the rich soil.

"Caroline!" Klaus shouted as he followed after her.

"Try and get me!" she shouted over shoulder, giggling.

Klaus chased her until she fell. Klaus landed on top of her. Without even thinking Klaus drew her face to his, kissing her deeply. Caroline pushed him away.

"What do you think you are doing?" she said, vampire speeding her way to her feet.

"Caroline…."Klaus said, looking very helpless.

"It's fine. But, we are in public. Save it for the villa." Caroline said, leading him back to the softness of the blanket.

"So, what do you want to do right now?" Caroline asked, looking around.

"Would you get upset if I sketched you?" Klaus asked, boyish grin on his face.

"That depends." Caroline said, smiling.

"Well sweetheart, you don't really have a choice." Klaus said, taking a sketchbook and a piece of charcoal out of the picnic basket beside him.

"Ok. One drawing." Caroline agreed.

Klaus begin slowly drawing the outline of Caroline's face, her eyes being the focal point. Slowly he added her hair and body, adding detail along the way. He made her seem angelic, but with a hint of secret within her. When he was done, he closed the sketchbook.

"Do I not get to see you drawing of me?" Caroline asked a slight smile on her face.

"Someday, sweetheart, someday."

Hope you enjoyed and I hope to have another chapter by Thursday or maybe even tomorrow.

Love,

KeepingKlarolineReal