Hi! First off, I'd like to apologize for making you guys wait FOREVER to finally update. I don't know how many of you saw my Tumblr post a while back, but I just hit a wall with this story. To this day, I feel like anything I write will just not be good enough and I'm very sorry for not being able to complete this story the way I wanted to! It pains me, but I'm going to have to close this one for good. I am, however, giving you guys a few excerpts of what I had already written before I hit the writer's block wall. Don't hate me! :-\
EXCERPT #1
Caroline stepped out of the car, surrounded by the picturesque green hills covered in wildflowers. A light refreshing breeze enveloped her as the sun's warm rays poured down on her face. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes, taking in the air infused with scents of flowers and pasture. Klaus came up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Welcome home, sweetheart." He whispered into her ear and she smiled, slightly turning her head to stare into his radiant blue eyes.
She grinned as her gaze fell over the new home. Their home. It was an enormous two-story villa, located about a two hour drive from Venice, in the beautiful Italian countryside. She loved every aspect of it, from its elaborate Tuscan design to the grey stone walkway leading up to the entrance. Its walls were a deep sandy color and the roof's dark taupe shade created the perfect contrast. Arches ran across the entrance and the glass on the windows were a faint tint of blue. There was a terrace that stretched along the south side of the house and a smaller one that covered the north side.
"You were right. I love it!" She exclaimed, grinning as her pearly whites sparkled in the sun.
She turned around and wrapped her hands around his neck as her lips clashed into his. Klaus smiled against her lips as they broke apart.
"And you haven't seen the best part yet." He said, taking her hand in his.
He led her through each room of the house. The family room had the obligatory fireplace that seemed to be present in every home Klaus had own thus far, and the dark brown leather sofas gave it a very earthy feel. The entire floor was covered in a cream colored carpet.
The kitchen had marble counters and oak brown cabinets with bronze handles. It was fully equipped with a refrigerator, stove, toaster oven, and a coffeemaker. Caroline looked at him inquisitively without saying a word.
"I didn't forget about your meals, love." He said, knowing exactly what was on her mind. She smiled at him with twinkly eyes.
They continued the tour, climbing up stairs to the second floor where all the rooms were located. They had plenty of extra space, it was definitely too big for just the two of them, but Klaus loved living large and she didn't mind it at all. The master bedroom was luxurious, with a large bathroom. Caroline couldn't hide her excitement when she spotted the hot tub. She couldn't decide what she liked more, that or the walk-in closet.
"Plenty of room for you, I hope." He said, as she walked around, tracing her fingers over the furniture.
"More than I need, really." Caroline replied, smiling wide.
"I figured it's what you deserve." He said, leaning against the doorframe.
Caroline furrowed her eyebrows. "Wait, this is my room?"
Klaus simply smiled with a quick nod. The expression on Caroline's face was not what he was expecting.
"I'm sorry, did I miss something?" She asked with an attitude that made Klaus feel like he was in trouble.
"What's wrong, sweetheart?" He asked concerned.
"What's wrong? What's wrong? I'll tell you what's wrong. You bring me to one of the most romantic cities in the world. We kiss, we go on a date, we make love! We move to this house and now you're telling me we're back to being just... Just... What exactly? What are we?" She took no pauses, expelling everything out of her chest in one breath.
"I'm sorry, love." He said gently, walking towards her. "I didn't want to pressure you into anything. That's all." He explained.
He searched for her eyes but she avoided him, crossing her arms over her chest in anger. Klaus found her attitude endearing but kept a straight face as to not make it any worse.
"So, what are we then? Am I just your guest or something?" Caroline asked, finally giving him a quick glance.
"You know you're so much more than that, love. I didn't want to make you feel like I was forcing you into anything." Klaus said, placing his hands on her arms. "You're everything to me, Caroline." The way he said her name caused tingles to run down the back of her neck.
Her demeanor softened and she finally looked him straight in the eyes. "I appreciate you being a gentleman, but is having separate rooms really necessary?" She replied with a smirk. "I mean, how often are we actually going to sleep alone?"
"Have I ever told you how much I love your assertiveness?" He asked coyly.
Caroline had nothing else to say at that moment. All she wanted to do was taste his lips. Having him so close was intoxicating. Her fingertips raked the back of his neck as her mouth made contact with his. He slowly lowered his hands to her waist, drawing her in closer. It always surprised her how being with him made her feel. She knew she didn't have to hide behind a facade; she could be herself and most importantly, she felt free. Her lips gently sucked on his, her teeth scraping them lightly as he parted them. Klaus pulled away, leaving her gasping for air and wanting more.
"Remember you still have to see the best past." He muttered.
She relented, even though she wanted him and nothing else at the moment. Klaus smiled at her, knowing that her body was more than ready for him to do whatever he pleased. It was difficult for him to turn down such an opportunity but he was dying to see her face when he showed her what he had in store. He held on to her hand and walked her downstairs. They headed towards the back of the house and a familiar smell hit Caroline's nostrils as soon as they stepped outside. She smiled wide but restrained herself from jumping to conclusions.
They walked around the swimming pool, its blue water sparkled and moved with the breeze. Klaus unlocked the gate but before Caroline could walk out, he made it a point to cover her eyes.
"You know I can still hear and smell with perfect clarity right?" She asked with a giggle.
"Humor me." He said as he guided her forward.
It didn't take Caroline long to realize what the surprise was. She was practically jumping of excitement as soon as she heard it. When Klaus uncovered her eyes she saw them. Two beautiful horses stood in a stable. One of them was dark brown, it was bigger and stronger than the other. The second was a gorgeous blend of white with patches of grey and a white mane and tale. Her mouth dropped open and her eyes were filled with joy at the sight of the creatures.
"Do you like them?" He asked, tilting his head.
"I can't believe you did this!" She replied stunned, "I love them!"
Caroline slowly reached out to the smaller horse, running her hand over its smooth, shiny coat. It was soft and warm but she quickly pulled it away when the the horse released a loud snort.
Klaus smiled wide, "I think she likes you."
"Hmmm." Caroline hummed, nervously, before placing her hand on it again.
"Do you want to ride it for a bit?" He asked, sure of the fact that she was dying to do it. He didn't even wait for her to answer and quickly saddled them up, bringing them out of the stables.
He helped Caroline hop on and made sure she was seated securely before climbing on his. She looked at him and noticed how effortlessly he did it, almost as if he'd been riding his whole life.
"I have to admit, I'm kind of freaking out right now. I haven't been on a horse since I was five and that was actually a pony." Caroline confessed, nervously.
"You'll be fine, sweetheart." He replied, as the horses began moving.
They only rode for a few minutes before coming to rest in an open field, their home looked tiny in the distance. Klaus helped her down as she looked around, taken aback by the beauty of the scenery. The tall grass was vibrant and the flowers gave the air a sweet smell.
Caroline sat on the grass before lying on her back, enjoying the sunshine. Klaus sat next to her, leaning over her face.
"I told you, you'd be fine." He said before placing a kiss on her lips.
Caroline pulled him down towards her until he was hovering over her, his body threatening to collapse on her any minute. Her tongue parted his lips teasingly, until it was submerged in his warm mouth. He lifted her shirt up, exposing her midsection as he broke the kiss away. His eyes swept over her and a tiny smirk appeared on his face as he brought his mouth to her stomach. His hot breath touched her skin, as his lips left a trail of kisses over her belly button.
She giggled as she watched him slowly undo her shorts. Her breathing became uneven when his hands began pulling them down, revealing the tiny undergarment she was wearing. His eyes shot up at her and she noticed the hunger in his gaze. He continued with his kisses, each one making her shiver and gasp in delight. She closed her eyes when his tongue came in touch with the flesh between her legs.
Tiny little stars appeared behind her eyelids before an explosion of cosmic proportions began firing off as Klaus started doing amazing things with his mouth and tongue. She arched her back and moaned, as she curled his hair around her fingers. He delighted himself in her taste and her response only made his length throb as it stiffened itself even more. He felt her body spasm underneath him as her moans turned into exhausted little whimpers, and he slowly retracted himself. Caroline pulled her shorts back up, exhaling loudly.
"Is there anything you're not good at?" She asked breathlessly, looking up at the clouds in the sky.
"Not when it comes to pleasing you." He replied with a puff.
Caroline smiled, running her hand over his chest and continued even lower until it reached the hardness underneath his jeans. She kissed him as her fingers began to undo his belt buckle. They were so caught up in the moment it took Klaus a minute to recognize a familiar voice in the distance. Caroline released his lips when she noticed him tense up. She turned her head towards the house, squinting her eyes to make out the figures standing near the stables.
"Looks like we have company." She said, letting go of his belt.
"My siblings have quite the timing, don't they?" He replied a bit frustrated by their interruption.
EXCERPT #2
The days began to slip away and each always proved better than the one before. Caroline felt happy but her happiness scared her. She knew too well from experience that good things didn't always last.
"I don't want this to end." She said one night as they lied together in bed.
Klaus was already starting to fall asleep but this caused him to open his eyes.
"You have nothing to worry about, sweetheart." He replied.
"I love you." She muttered.
He lifted his head up in surprised. This was the first time she'd ever said that to him. He had been afraid to say the words to her, thinking it would scare her away.
"Caroline..." He began.
"Don't even try to say I'm confused or that I don't know what I'm saying." She interrupted, "I'm sure of it. I love you." She repeated.
He kissed her, "And I love you." His voice had an alluring quality to it and it filled Caroline with warmth.
She smiled against his mouth as she breathed in deeply, before closing her eyes.
EXCERPT #3
His hand ran along her body. The passion was burning up inside her, threatening to consume her to the very core. He wanted to have her, then and there. The mere sight of her naked body and the sweet smell of her skin drove him crazy.
Klaus propped her leg over the ledge of the tub, smoothly running his hand over her leg. Caroline closed her eyes and shivered. He latched on to her lips as his fingers continued a trail to her center. Caroline moaned in pleasure at his touch, and he glided his lips over her neck, moving slowly and lower until they reached her breast. He sucked on it lightly, teasing her nipple with his tongue. Her moans became louder, asking him to keep going as his fingers incessantly ran up and down her center of pleasure. His lips once again returned to hers, alternating between her upper and lower lip as he gently nipped at her flesh. He looked at her directly in the eyes, his fingers closing in on her opening. She gazed at him with fiery eyes as she nodded, granting him permission to further explore her. He kissed her, as he introduced his fingers inside, feeling the warmth and wetness of her walls surrounding them.
There you have it. I somehow could not put all of these together or incorporate more of the Original siblings into the story. BLAH! I promise not to leave you hanging in the future. I just have no idea what happened with this one! Until next time...