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Chapter 6: Wake Me Up Before the Dawn
Waking up, Caroline felt disoriented. She felt an arm on top of her waist. She also felt that her legs were bare and that she was wearing a shirt that was larger than anything she owned. Then she was hit by the scent. Klaus' scent.
'Vampire,' she thought, sitting bolt upright. They had been attacked by a vampire in the woods. However, she now noticed she was in a bed.
"Caroline," Klaus whispered, his voice hoarse from sleep. "You need to rest, love." He tugged her back down and enfolding her in his arms, nuzzling her neck.
Then she remembered what Rebekah had said about Klaus and Hayley. "Nope. You can stop with trying to charm me," Caroline snapped, trying to pull away Klaus, who refused to budge.
"What did I do this time, love?" Klaus inquired. "Or is it what I haven't done," he chuckled, rolling Caroline onto her back and pressed his lips to hers while sliding his hands down her body heading toward her underwear.
"Stop," Caroline gasped and he pulled away.
"Why? We just got started. And don't worry. Kol went to class. No one is going to walk in on us," Klaus murmured, tugging at her underwear.
"I said no," Caroline told him and pushed him away. Getting up and climbing out of the bed, Caroline stood there wrapping her arms around herself.
"Caroline, if this is about what I said yesterday I came to apologize and when Bekah told me you went off I went looking for you. That's how I found that thing trying to drain you. I'm so sorry, Caroline." Klaus got off the bed and wrapped his arms around her as Caroline began to shake. "I should have been able to protect you. Why were you running around in the woods anyway?"
"A little birdy told me about you and Hayley," Caroline snapped, pushing him away.
"What little birdy? And what do you mean, me and Hayley? That is Kol's thing. And, yes, I spoke to her the other night when she came over here rather wasted to talk to Kol. Then she started asking me about Elijah for some reason. I do believe she fancies him the way she was going on. As I said, she was wasted. So, I let her sleep in my room and took the couch. You can ask Elijah; he came over that morning. Acted a bit odd when Hayley came out of my room in one of my shirts. Then Rebekah… bloody hell… it was Bekah. I will strangle her for this." Growling low in his throat, Klaus lowered his head.
Not allowing him to get another word out, Caroline pressed her lips to Klaus' pushing him backward with her body toward the bed and she laid on top of him. She kissed him like she had never kissed another guy, giving in completely. Just as suddenly as she began to kiss him, she pulled away.
"Caroline?" Klaus began when she placed her hand over his mouth.
"I'm not going to have sex with you, Klaus. Like you said, women have made it far too easy on you. So, here's your challenge. Take me on dates. Lots of proper dates. We'll get to know each other really well and there are a few bases we can work our way up to before you get to score a home run. Okay?" Caroline asked.
Klaus pulled her hand away and then kissed her palm. "How many bases?" he asked and she felt his grin as he pressed his lips to hers once more.
"We have to get to class," Caroline told him out of breath when they broke apart.
"What class?" Klaus asked, finding her lips again.
Pulling away reluctantly, Caroline felt his mouth at her neck, "Marcel's class. You know, acting. He seems like a nice man and I don't want to disappoint him."
"Who do you care more about disappointing, him or me?" Klaus demanded, kissing her wrists.
"Klaus, if you go to class with me I will," she whispered into his ear something that made him laugh.
"You're on. Last one to the shower will have to take a cold one. Actually, we should probably just take one of those, don't you think?" Klaus inquired but Caroline had already shot forward taking a wild guess at where the bathroom might be. Turning a knob, she half-excepted to walk into a closet. Then cheered when she stepped into a clothes less room.
"Ha ha," Caroline cheered and then stopped when she heard the water come on. Then she felt a piece of clothing, hit her in the face. "Hey! I got here fair and square," she told him and was answered by Klaus gripping the end of the shirt she was wearing and yanking it above her head. He tossed it to the floor. "I said we're not going to do that yet."
"Yes, you did, Caroline. That doesn't mean that we can't take a shower together," Klaus informed her.
"But you're looking at me. And I'm naked, "Caroline protested.
"I have my eyes shut," Klaus retorted. "Here," he took her hand and placed it to his shut lids. Then he reached down and slid her underwear off. "Now, we're going to have a quick shower. And then go to class like the good little students you want to believe we are." Pulling her to him and off her feet, he carried her into the shower.
Feeling her nude body pressed to his, Caroline tried to even out her breathing. "That is cheating."
"All's fair in love and war," Klaus replied. Caroline sucked in deep breath when she felt a soapy wash cloth touch her neck and then begin to slide over her body. "Mmm…" she couldn't force herself to tell him to stop as he cleaned off the remains of the day before. When he was done, she pouted, "Don't worry, sweetheart, I still have to wash your hair."
Caroline felt her lips turn upward as Klaus turned her around, sliding his hands into her hair, massaging the shampoo in and then rinsing it out. Taking the conditioner, he repeated the action. When he was done he pressed his lips to her shoulder blade and then stood motionless for a moment. "Love, you need to get out of here because if you don't I will not be able to make good on my promise."
Forcing herself to behave, Caroline got out of the shower to allow Klaus to calm down. "I don't have anything to wear," Caroline called to Klaus when there was a knock on the door.
"Hi," Hayley said when Caroline opened the door. "I brought you clothes after Klaus called and told me what happened to the two of you out in the woods. I went out there right after he called but there wasn't a hint of anything out there."
"Why would you go out there?" Caroline hissed. "Are you insane?"
Hayley was quiet for a moment. "Caroline, how much do you know about supernatural things?"
Caroline thought about what to say. "Not much. But being attacked by a vampire helped. I think. Actually, that's probably not the best way of putting it."
"Caroline, you need to sit down," Hayley told her.
"Why? Hayley, you're beginning to freak me out. Are you about to tell me you're a vampire because if you are I do not need to know?"
"No. I'm not. I'm a werewolf," Hayley replied.
"Oh," this was the only thing Caroline could think of to say. "So, that's why you had all those chains in your bag?"
"How do you know about those? It was Rebekah, wasn't it? The nosy little bitch?" Caroline heard Hayley begin to pace about, "I'm going to kick her ass."
"Get in line," Klaus' voice called from his bedroom.
"Don't worry. I will," Hayley yelled back. "Now, would you get some pants on? We need to go. You two aren't the only ones who are about to be late for class. Speaking of, Care, you might want to get dressed."
Caroline felt her cheeks to burn as she took the clothes Hayley had given her and hurried through Klaus' bedroom to the bathroom. After shutting the door, she dropped the towel and pulled on the bra and underwear. Grabbing the other piece of clothing, Caroline lifted her eyebrows at Hayley's choice. Feeling that it was a velvet dress, she pulled the zipper and pulled the dress up. It definitely did not belong to her so it must be one of Rebekah's.
Attempting to pull the zipper up, she missed twice before she felt the zipper being tugged upward. "Klaus! Were you in here the whole time?"
"Do you want the honest answer to that, love?" He asked quietly.
"You are such a jerk," Caroline said, turning around and swatting his chest. "What's this?" She inquired, taking the tie around his neck and pulling him closer to her with it.
"A tie, love. Occasionally I wear such things. For events and such," Klaus replied, resting his forehead against hers.
"Oh, and where would you be wearing it to?" Caroline asked, smiling up at him.
"Hello! Can you two, please, come out of there? I need a ride," Klaus sighed as Caroline walked past him and out the door.
"We're coming, wolfgirl," Caroline called as they came out the bathroom.
"Yes, Hayley, we know how much you adore classes. Speaking of which your appointment with my brother is today, is it not?" Klaus called, sounding amused.
"Screw you, Klaus," Hayley retorted.
"Is that the mouth you want to use on my brother?" Klaus teased, causing Hayley to growl at him. "Off we go then."
After they dropped Hayley off, Klaus and Caroline literally ran to class. Slowing down to open the door to the theater, they attempted to look dignified as they half ran down the steps to the seats below.
"Ah, if it isn't my favorite fighting duo. I'm going to assume that there was kissing and making up. So, you two get excused for being twenty minutes late to class." Marcel's voice echoed off the walls, causing Caroline to blush once more.
"Sorry, mother, won't happen again," Klaus called back.
"Oh, ho. So, you remembered. Hope you're in the mood to get you butts up here again and give us another display of that wonderful talent of yours. And, look at that; you're all dressed up. Come. Come on up here. Don't be shy. Because we know you're not."
Klaus and Caroline dutifully got up on the stage. "Today I want you to tell us something that the other one doesn't know."
"Tonight my parents are having a dinner party and that is why Hayley brought you that dress. Because I wanted you to come as my date," Klaus told Caroline causing her to suck in a deep breath.
"I'm going to have surgery next week because my doctor believes they can help me see," Caroline told Klaus. "I mean it's experimental. It might not even work. But my parents and I agreed that I should give it a try."
"Really?" Klaus sounded excited. "That would be brilliant."
"Yeah. I guess. Now, what do you mean you want me to go to your parents? We've never been on a date before." Caroline shot back.
"Well, you weren't very specific about what you consider a 'proper' date," Klaus retorted.
"It doesn't involve being surrounded by your family. Two of whose members are teaching me and one of them is my roommate. So, I think I'm around them plenty already," Caroline informed Klaus, crossing her arms over her chest.
"If you don't want to go then just say so. I'm sure someone else would love to take me up on the offer," Klaus yelled at Caroline
"You are being ridiculous!" Caroline yelled back. "No wonder your mother talks to you the way she does."
"Are you taking her side?" Klaus questioned Caroline.
"So what if I am?" Caroline snapped. "She has a lot of children who can't seem to behave. Maybe she's tired of trying to raise so-called adults."
"How dare you! You know nothing of my family!" Klaus roared.
"Well, apparently I will after tonight!" Caroline screamed at him.
"Does that mean you accept my invitation?" Klaus responded sounding calmer and somewhat smug.
"I suppose," Caroline told him, shaking her head. "Someone has to be nice to your Mummy."
Chuckling, Klaus walked across the stage and kissed Caroline making her knees begin to tremble.
"Bravo!" Marcel called. "You two kill me. All that passion. I love your energy. Don't get me wrong, I expect you to get in here on time for the next class but watching the two of you act just makes me happy I teach. So, that's all for today, folks. Have a lovely weekend."
Caroline and Klaus began to walk off the stage when Caroline heard Marcel's voice again. "Hello, there, young lady. Can I help you with something?"
Pausing, Caroline's ear perked up, "No. I think not. I am here to collect my brother and my roommate," Rebekah's voice echoed off the walls in the typical haughty tone she used with other freshman to prove that she was the queen of the land.
Placing a hand over her mouth, Caroline forced a yawn to hide the wide grin. "Nik! Caroline! Are you going to leave this place sometime before we're seniors or not?" Rebekah shouted at them.
"Have you ever taken an acting class before, Miss Mikaelson?" Marcel asked Rebekah and Caroline heard his footsteps approaching them as she and Klaus came to stand with Rebekah. "Because I think you could have a lot of fun in mine."
Rebekah began to laugh scornfully. "I do not need acting classes. I am going to be a lawyer."
"Really? Law school. That's quite a competitive field you're looking at, Miss Mikaelson. Are you sure that's what you want? All those nights spent in a library buried beneath a stack of books. I think a girl like you would benefit from sunshine and flowers. Maybe a walk on beach. Or a picnic in a park," Marcel continued and Caroline tried not to laugh as Rebekah snorted in derision.
"I think not. And might I add you are a Professor. Won't they take away your position for propositioning a female student?" Rebekah snapped at him.
Marcel began to chuckle. "Did I say I would be the one to be taking you out, Mis-"
"Rebekah, Rebekah Miklaelson. And, yes, you did imply that it would be you. Do you think you are the first man to flirt with me or that I was born under a rock somewhere. As for my ability to go to law school that is not any concern of yours. I like to be buried under books rather than a smooth talking man who will simply get bored and move on." Finishing her speech, Rebekah began to walk away.
"If you change your mind my office hours are 1:30- 3:00 Mondays and Wednesdays. I would love to sign you into the class," Marcel called after her.
"I guess we should be going," Caroline said, taking Klaus' hand.
"Just a minute, love," Klaus replied.
"Marcel," Klaus called.
"Yes, Klaus. I suppose since we get along so fabulously we can go with first names. What can I do for you?" Marcel inquired, walking over to them.
"Would you like to come to my family's dinner party?" Klaus inquired.
"That's a bit last minute of you. And I'm not sure we know each other well enough to be having dinner. I usually like to be taken out for coffee. Maybe a movie or a lunch first. And I'm not sure I have anything to wear," Marcel joked. "Besides it seems a bit personal, don't you think?"
"Nonsense," Klaus argued. "I think you could come to dinner with your two 'favorite' students. Besides two of my family members are faculty and it will give you the opportunity to have another row with my sister, the lovely, Rebekah."
Caroline shook her head. This was going to be an interesting night. "If you don't think your parents will feel that I'm intruding I'd love to; I don't have other plans," Marcel was telling Klaus. "I'll have to run home and change. I'll also need the address." Caroline heard something being written down. "Thanks, I will see you two later."
"Did you just ask our teacher out to dinner?" Caroline teased Klaus as they walked up the stairs.
Klaus placed his arm around her waist as they mounted the stairs to leave. "He was right. Bekah has to get away from the books at some point. And maybe he will be good for her. Force her to loosen up a bit. Then there is the benefit of keeping her out of your room."
Leaning against him as they exited the building, Caroline snuggled up to him. "I think you are a little crazy. But you're also sweet in your own way."
"Thank you, sweetheart," Klaus whispered, pressing his lips to hers. "I hope you still think so after tonight." When he pulled away, Caroline felt nervous. Was she really ready to be in the same room as the whole Mikaelson clan? She wasn't sure but she was about to find out.
Maytesalvatore: Nope not all human. You will have to tune and find out if Klaus is a vampire. Yes, I am no longer giving away plot points unless someone wins the silent contest that only previous winners now about. PM me for details.
AurorMartinez23: Yes, Rebekah is going to be with Marcel eventually but she has some stuff to deal with first like Caroline on TVD and Klaus or Bekah and Marcel on TO. And now you know that there was no sexing it up between Klaus and Hayley. I saw that coming on TVD and I do not see the chemistry between the two actors. Stefan and Caroline may have develop into a not so platonic relationship for a time… Caroline's surgery will happen in chapter 9, I'm sure of this because I checked.
WG: My desire was to climb under the desk I was sitting at because I missed the first fifty minutes on the TV. So, I had to go to the library and I had to stop myself from cursing the writers aloud. Of course, then I have to remind myself of all the agony I put my own readership throw as the weeks pass and how much they probably curse from time to time to time like with this last chapter. Anyway, I wrote a short story called Shredded posted this past Thursday to make up for the pain.
Guest: Tune in to find out.
Redrosebud: It would be funny if Hayley hit on Mikael in another fic. And I wanted to make note of the fact that Klaus is telling the truth. He did not hook up with Hayley. Nor will he in this story. It's not that either character is innocent. Both Hayley and Klaus have "interesting" pasts. However, they both find that person that makes them want to be better. So, I'm getting sappy but part of this story is about finding love that you have to work for but is worth it if you can find it.
I have thirty chapter written and there will probably be a bit more to add on this summer when I have time.
Guest: No, there is no grand Klaus/Hayley/baby plot in this story.
SabbyDeeKnowles: I'm sorry you feel that way. I had to make a decision early on and this the one I went with. That's why I said it would not be an all human story in the summary because I did not want to shock readers like I did with MFDC.
Nati1729: Thank you! And thanks for adding new lingo to my vocab, I had to look up 08/15 and that is a great compliment! I also enjoyed the pun.
Thank you for reading, faving, following and reviewing: to all of you out there. I will see you next week.
Love,
LL