A/N Here is another update. I hope you like this it's kind of just a filler chapter because i'm building up to something good. None the less read on and i apologize for any grammar mistakes or if this story at anytime doesn't make since...enjoy!

It's been over a week since Klaus was in New York and the events that took place cleared nicely. The NYPD visited Klaus and Damon at their hotel room as they were prepping to check out asking them about their dinner with Conner. Klaus informed them of their business plans and investing in their company based in New York because Galen does own a software company that is doing quite well for its self.

The NYPD ruled Conner's death as an overdose and Rose was cleared because she has no prior attachment to Conner before the party. Klaus was happy to see Rose got out safely. She went back to London because she's been living in Klaus' flat for the past few years. Kol and Lexi went back to the main office in London and Elijah was happy with how smooth this job went, even though Klaus got hurt.

Klaus' recovery has been slow because the gash was deep in fact his body function was limited when he woke up the morning after the job. Every little turn he made sent a surge of pain through his rib cage. Lexi said that morning as she checked his wounds that he was lucky enough Conner didn't actually hit bone. As a result of his limited mobility Lexi only allowed them to visit the Guggenheim for an hour, but an hour was all Klaus needed to admire the modern display of art.

When he return to San Francisco he wanted nothing more than to see Caroline, but he decided it would be best to wait until he was able to move his body more freely. Even Lexi told him not to go to work for a week and just let it heal.

His wound still has stitches and bruising but it was healing nicely now, after he took a week off from work and spent much of that time with Elijah, because of his insistence, allowed his body to take the time it needed at least scab the wound. As much as Klaus loved his brother four days with him and Katherine was his limit.

He even got a lovely mouthful from his sister telling him how irresponsible he was and if he really did die she would never forgive him. Klaus only chuckled and treated his baby sister to a day of shopping so she would forget the whole thing.

He and Caroline have been texting on and off for the past week but have yet to see each other and as chance would have it he didn't run into her when he finally ventured off to work at the beginning of this week. She told him she was editor for the next month since Jessica left for vacation and it was keeping her pretty busy so he didn't want to just pop in on her during the week he thought he'd wait, it only being midweek he thought it best to wait until at least Friday to see her.

Klaus stepped out of his cab after a long work day and he was happy it was over. That week off really hurt him because they were still being audited, he was especially grateful for his top accountant at that moment she was wonderful. She was well on her way to taking Klaus' job and he'd be happy to give it to her because she was a smart young woman.

As Klaus leaned down to pay the driver he twitched a little in pain because of the bruising around his cut when he heard a motorcycle pull up behind the cab with a young man in control. When he looked up he didn't expect to see a particularly beautiful blond taking off a helmet.

Caroline giggled taking off her helmet before she swung her leg over the bike to get off, she was happy she actually chose to wear dress slacks today instead of a pencil skirt. She and Ian had lunch earlier today, this was the third time over the past week, and he offered to give her a ride home after work, Caroline couldn't refuse.

Caroline's breath caught in her throat when as she ran a hand through her hair noticing Klaus standing on the curb his eyes shifting between her and Ian. She noticed the look of confusion on his face and it hurt her because they haven't seen each other in over a week and she didn't think she would run into him with Ian. Her gaze stayed locked with his until Ian's voice pulled her back.

"Care?"

She shook her head breaking her gaze from Klaus', "Yeah."

"Do you want to have dinner this weekend?" Ian smiled as he took the helmet from her.

"Can I get back to you on that," She stammered a little but smiled at him before her eyes lingered back to where Klaus was standing. She sighed because he was gone.

Ian noticed Caroline distraction and followed her eyes earlier and noticed a guy in a suit standing there. He didn't know who that was and didn't want to ask her but he got the attention of Caroline. He sighed and just smiled.

"Ok just text me if you want to do anything this weekend," Ian smiled as he started his bike back up.

Caroline smiled, "Of course, and thanks for the ride Ian it was awesome." Caroline grabbed her bag from behind Ian and gave him a quick hug before she walked back toward her apartment building.

Ian watched her hurried pace as she walked back into her building. He put his helmet back on and rode off.

Caroline walked into her building and headed for her mailbox, she was hoping to catch up to Klaus but no luck. She was wondering if would be a good idea to see him before she went home. She checked her mail and walked to the elevator. When the door slid open she saw Klaus about to step out.

"Hey," she smiled.

"Evening love," Klaus stepped out of the elevator walking past her.

"That's it," Caroline said holding up her arms before he could walk off. "I haven't seen you in over a week."

Klaus chuckled, "I have some unexpected business to take care of back at my office, will catch up soon." He smiled before turning around and walking off.

Caroline stood there in disbelief watching him walk out of the building

Caroline walked into her apartment not really knowing what to think, she figured he really was busy. She saw it was only six and she wanted to have dinner. She changed in to a pair of blue jean shorts, a white halter top that hooked around her neck with red trimming and a cherry printed pattern. She topped them off with some black sandals.

She texted Matt and Elena to see if they were free, but that fell through because Elena was putting together an event for her recent client and Matt was studying for his last final of the semester. She smiled when she thought of her friend Bonnie.

Caroline hasn't seen Bonnie in a few weeks because the week everything happen with Tyler Bonnie barely flew home to Mystic Falls for her grandmother's funeral. Caroline was sad to hear that Bonnie's grandmother passed, she only had fond memories of Sheila Bennett.

Bonnie was back in Mystic Falls taking care of her grandmother's affairs because Grandma Bennett was the main one who raised Bonnie. Bonnie was still in contact with her parents but it was a thin line of contact. When grams died Bonnie was devastated. Caroline offered to fly back with her to help, but Bonnie said she needed to face her family alone. Caroline stayed with her until she had to catch her flight.

Bonnie stayed in Mystic falls for three weeks, and when she finally made it back to town was the week her boss decided to take a week off leaving her in charge. Caroline's never met Bonnie's boss and whenever Bonnie talked about her job Caroline felt bad because she didn't understand any of it.

Caroline hit dial on her phone for Bonnie before lying down on the couch.

"Hey Care," Bonnie said a little frantically.

"Aww what's wrong Bonnie you sound frazzled."

Bonnie sighed, "Everything was going smoothly here and I thought I'd be able to finish my work at a decent hour tonight, but no these papers decided to screw me over."

Caroline chuckled, "I'm sure it will all work out Bonnie so don't kick yourself yet."

"Yeah I know. I'm sure it's just in these boxes somewhere, but my boss is on his way back here because this is driving me crazy."

"So I take you're not free for dinner then?"

"I'm sorry Care I need to finish this paper work," Bonnie said as she shuffled through some more papers.

"I understand, I just haven't seen you in forever," Caroline sighed. "We really need to catch up."

"I know," Bonnie said apologetically. "Will hang out soon Care I promise."

"I'm going to hold to that Miss. Bennett."

Bonnie laughed, "I know I know, Caroline Forbes doesn't forget a promise."

"You know it, I still remember when you promised me getting my belly button pierced wouldn't hurt," Caroline chuckled. "You liar!"

"Oh you were just being a big baby," Bonnie laughed. "Plus those things didn't even last a month before my grams found out. I still remember her pulling at both of ours asking us if it hurt."

Caroline started laughing as her hand landed on her stomach, "Oh god I still remember when she told my mom. Sheriff Forbes didn't let her rebellious daughter out of the house for a month."

Bonnie chuckled, "But did that stop her."

Caroline smiled she loved talking to Bonnie about home because she was her only real connection, "I guess not," she chuckled lightly. "I miss you Bon's."

"I miss you to Care," Bonnie sighed lightly. "I have to go Care my boss just walked in, will catch up soon."

"Ok, bye Bonnie."

"Bye."

Caroline hung up her phone smiling.

Klaus walked into his conference room. He smiled when he saw his top accountant wave at him as she hung up her phone and placed it on the table.

"Oh my god Klaus thank you for coming back, I'm working through the final substantive procedure on the Winston Diamond account for their huge ad campaign last summer, but I can't find the invoices for their ads," she said as walked up to Klaus with a stack of papers.

"Here are the actual ads, but I can't find an invoice to place with the billboard ad, TV spot and the series of magazine spreads they're not in the file, and without those invoices we can't credit the money received for those ads." she sighed in frustration as she ran her hand through her long brown hair.

Klaus took the pile of papers he remembered this account because it brought the ad firm a six figure income. "Alright Bonnie calm down let's start from the beginning. Let's back track the months of June, July and August of last year since those were the months this account was active for the summer. I'm sure they are just filed wrong." Klaus took off his jacket and loosened his tie.

Bonnie nodded her head, "I have the file boxes over here," she pointed to the edge of the table.

Klaus smiled, "Why don't you go get yourself something to eat while I look through these files." Klaus took a seat next to the boxes.

Bonnie smiled, "What would you like to eat?"

Klaus chuckled as he started to roll up his sleeves, "surprise me."

Bonnie nodded as she grabbed her coat off the chair, "Be back in a bit." She walked off in her black high heels and her red and black pencil dress.

Bonnie was a graduate from the University of Chicago it was a huge difference from her small town life in Virginia, but it was one of the top business schools in the nation. She graduated with her masters when she was 24 and moved to San Francisco because she thought it would be a good idea. Klaus remembered her mentioning that one of her childhood friends lives in San Francisco as well, but he never really thought about it.

Bonnie started working for Klaus almost two years ago, and now at 26 she's an accountant alongside one of San Francisco's most respected CFO's she couldn't be happier.

Klaus pushed shuffle on his phone as music filled the conference room and he started to sort through the first month. He passed through invoice after invoice deep in thought as he matched ad to invoice not realizing over thirty minutes has passed and Bonnie was finally walking back through the door.

"Sorry that took so long, who knew it would be crowded downtown on a Wednesday night," Bonnie shrugged as she placed the take out on the conference table. "I bought a bottle of wine, I hope that's ok."

Klaus looked up from the papers and smiled, "that's perfect, thank you bonnie."

Bonnie smiled as she started dishing out the Chinese food for her and Klaus and pouring them a glass of wine.

"Ok Mr. Mikaelson take a break and have some dinner," she clapped her hands before pushing the papers aside and places his food in front of him with a cup of chardonnay.

Klaus chuckled as he stopped the music on his phone, "Very well Miss. Bennett. Thank you." He smiled as he placed a napkin in his lap and picked up his chop sticks.

Bonnie took a seat opposite Klaus. "So you like punk music?" she smiled adding soy sauce to her rice.

Klaus smiled, "Yes I am rather fond of it. Why is it not to your likely Miss. Bennett?"

Bonnie shrugged, "I can listen to it. I mean one of my closest friends loves the genre. Some of it stuck, but I have to say I'm fond of more dance type music," she chuckled.

Klaus nodded taking a bite of his food.

"What did you do while you were away for a week," Bonnie smiled picking up some noodles. "Us being in the middle of an audit I didn't think you would take a vacation."

Klaus smiled as he picked at his food, "It wasn't a vacation. I actually had some family business to attend to." Klaus said before picking up some sweet and sour chicken.

Bonnie nodded taking a sip of her wine, "I appreciate you coming back and helping me Klaus. I just don't want to be the one to screw up this audit." She smirked picking up her chop sticks.

Klaus chuckled, "Oh I see so you want to pin point the blame on me." He lifted his eyebrows picking up his wine. "Here I thought it was because you needed my genius."

Bonnie giggled, "Let's just settle on both."

Klaus chuckled nodding his head as he continued eating. "Bonnie you are fully capable of carrying out this audit yourself and I'm sure in the future you'll even have my job."

Bonnie grinned, "You really think so?"

"Yes I wouldn't want any other account on this floor to take my place," Klaus smiled. "When the time comes of course." He winked.

Bonnie and Klaus finished their food and returned to sorting through the files. Bonnie started on the month of July boxes as Klaus continues to work the June boxes. They matched ad to invoice for over 1000 ads in each box.

Bonnie filed the final ads in the July box when she sighed in frustration. "Ugh…it wasn't in their either." She shoved the box away from her.

"Yes it wasn't in June either, so our last resort is August," Klaus stood up and placed the boxes in front of him and Bonnie. "I'll do one and you do one."

Bonnie nodded as she started taking files out of the box, "It's already 10 it better be in this box."

Klaus nodded, "If we can't find it in this box will have to back track the entire year. If it can't be found will have to contact Winston Diamonds and make sure they have an invoice on file for their purchase." Klaus sighed in frustration he hoped it didn't resort to them contacting the client because that would make their accounting department look like fools, which at the moment they were.

Bonnie and Klaus got back into the swing of things for the next hour when Bonnie jumped out of her chair shouting. "I found it!" She jumped happily as she walked around the table and showed the pile of invoices too Klaus.

Klaus looked over them matching them for the ad and smiled, "well done Miss Bennett it seems you were able to find the piece that will keep this company out of hot water with the IRS."

Bonnie grinned and hugged Klaus happily causing him to wince in pain from her body hitting his ribs. Bonnie leaned back her hands resting on Klaus' shoulders, "Sorry I get a little enthusiastic." She smiled.

Klaus chuckled, "It's no problem," his hand still on her waist.

Bonnie's eyes locked with Klaus' before she knew what she was doing she started to lean forward slowly closing her eyes. She always found her boss attractive and after his break up with his girlfriend she started hearing of his reputation.

Klaus stopped her, "Bonnie sweetheart I am flattered and you're a beautiful woman, but I'm sorry I just can't do that."

Bonnie cleared her throat and pulled herself away from Klaus, "Oh I'm sorry Mr. Mikaelson i just thought with your reputation…"

Klaus saw her get very uncomfortable all of a sudden. He put the papers on the table and took a hold of Boonies hands. "Bonnie listen to me love if it was at any other time in my life I would have been more than happy to." Klaus chuckled, "I mean look at you you're gorgeous."

Bonnie giggled as she looked down blushing.

"I just can't, I hope you understand," Klaus squeezed her hands.

Bonnie nodded, "Of course." She pulled her hands away from Klaus' straighten her posture. "Thanks for the help Mr. Mikaelson but I'm sure I can handle it from here."

Klaus smiled picking up the invoices, "I'm sure you can Miss Bennett." He handed her the invoices. "I'll see you in the morning." He took his coat off his chair and started walking toward the door.

Bonnie nodded and sat back down with files in hand.

Klaus opened the door as he slide on his jacket looking back at his accountant seeing her get back to work. He sighed as he walked out headed for the elevator.

As Klaus walked out of the elevator and headed for the cab when he heard his phone start ringing seeing an unknown number come up.

"Hello," Klaus said as he stood by the curb looking up and down the street for a cab.

"Nik," Bekah said in a frantic voice.

"Bekah what's wrong," Klaus stomach tensed as he heard his sisters voice. His baby sister was a strong woman, but still young, she was only 26 and he always felt the need to protect her.

"I need you to come get me," Bekah said in the calmest voice possible.

Klaus saw a cab in a distance and started waving his hand, "Where are you?"

"I'm at the police station," Rebekah said lightly. "They won't release me until a family member comes to get me."

Klaus pulled the cab door open, "I'm on my way." He hung up and told the driver where to go.

Klaus rushed into the police station and saw Rebekah sitting on the bench with a female officer next to her talking. "Bekah," he sighed in relief as he walked up to her.

Rebekah looked up her make up smeared from tears and her hair a little frazzled. "Nik," she smiled and wrapped her arms around him in a hug.

"What happen?" Klaus asked hugging his sister before she pulled away allowing him to see her face. That's when Klaus noticed the bruise on her cheek and a cut on his sister's lip. "Bekah how did you get that?" Klaus rubbed his thumb along her cheek.

"She was mugged. Two suspects mugged her while she was waving a cab downtown but you should be proud of her your sister is a tough cookie," The female officer stated standing beside him and his sister. "She was able to fight off one of the attackers, but the other one was the one to hit her out cold. A pedestrian found her on the curb side near the University."

Klaus' body stiffened, he swore to never let anyone touch his baby sister again. "Do you know who did it?"

"No, no suspects right now. Your sister left details with the police station and will let you know if we find anyone," The officer stated.

Rebekah saw the look in Klaus' eyes, she recognized that look because it was the look Klaus often had when he intended on hurting someone. She saw that look often when they were growing up, especially when their father decided to be the one to take a fist to them.

"Nik I'm fine, you should see the other guy," Rebekah giggled trying to lighten his mood nudging his shoulder. "I wasn't expecting two of them. They just caught me by surprise."

"Can I take her home?" Klaus said as calm as possible to the female officer.

"Yes she is free to go," the officer smiled at Rebekah. "Will keep you update Miss. Mikaelson."

Rebekah nodded as she started to walk out of the police station with Klaus.

"You'll stay with me tonight Bekah," Klaus said as they walked up to the cab outside the station.

Rebekah only nodded as she got into the backseat, she knew there was no point in arguing with Klaus when his mind was made up. She figured she'd save them both the trouble.

Klaus sat next to his sister and Rebekah rested her head on his shoulder. "I'd like you describe these men to me Bekah," Klaus said lightly. "I'll find them."

Rebekah sighed before lifting up her head from Klaus' shoulder. "Nik that isn't necessary, I'm fine it was just a random act and the only thing they got away with was my purse."

"Look at your face Rebekah," Klaus turned his gaze toward her. "I promised you if anyone ever laid a hand on you again they would regret it. I keep my promises Rebekah."

Rebekah smiled, she loved her brother and he always blamed himself for their father's abuse. Mikael was a terrible man and Nik was always the one to take the beatings if it meant he never touched Rebekah, Kol or Henrik. In fact Mikael is who kick started their family business.

"Nik I know but can we please just let the cops handle this one," Rebekah looked at Klaus with a pouted lip hoping it he would change his mind.

Klaus chuckled shaking his head, "Fine, but if you ever I mean ever see those people again you call me." Klaus pointed his finger at her. "Promise me."

Rebekah nodded and playfully saluted him, "Yes sir," causing both of them to chuckle.

They sat quietly the rest of the way back to the Klaus' apartment.

Klaus opened his apartment door and let his sister walk in.

"I'm going to take a shower Nik, get me something to wear?" Rebekah stated as she walked toward the guest bathroom.

Klaus chuckled, "Its midnight I am not going anywhere tonight Rebekah so you have to settle for a pair of my clothes."

Rebekah scoffed, "Nik as lean as you are your clothes are still too big for me." She leaned against the bathroom door. "I have an idea," she smirked devilishly.

Klaus stood against the wall opposite her lifting an eyebrow, "and what's that?"

"Your neighbor," Rebekah smiled. "Caroline is it."

Klaus only nodded waiting for her to finish.

"She looked about my size when I met her at the show, why don't you ask her if I can borrow a pair of clothes," she smiled sweetly batting her eyes

Klaus rolled his eyes, "No Bekah, you can deal with my clothes for the night." Klaus pushed himself off the wall about to walk off.

"Nik I just spent half the bloody night in a police station, I have dry blood in my hair and my face hurts," Rebekah started to raise her voice. "Now go get a comfortable pair of damn clothes to wear." she pointed her finger toward the door. "Please," she smiles before closing the bathroom door.

Klaus sighed as he walked into his room to change in to his sleep wear before going to Caroline's. He pulled his necklaces out from under his loose fitting V-neck shirt as he tied the strings to his plaid pajamas bottom's before walking out of his apartment barefooted.

Klaus stepped in front of the door debating if he should actually ask, then he thought of his sister. If he came back empty handed she would throw a fit before going to bed. Klaus sighed as he pinched the bridge of his nose as he knocked with the other hand.

Caroline's night was uneventful because she settled on ordering take out because she had to be part at work early to start layout for the weekend entertainment inserts.

She flipped through Netflix before settling on s show called "Lie To Me." She liked this show because she figured be able to tell if someone was lying just by looking at them would be a cool. Caroline leaned back on her couch with a cranberry chicken salad in her lap and a glass of Roscato red wine her favorite wine from Italy.

After she finished her dinner she grabbed a blanket from her room and settled on the couch for a few more episodes of Lie To Me. Before she knew it she was asleep. Caroline eyes peaked open when she heard her phone's notification go off. She flipped the blanket off her and sighed when she saw she fell asleep in her clothes. She stretched out on the coach yawning before she leaned forward and grabbed her phone off the coffee table.

Caroline read it was after 11 as she unlocked her phone and saw one missed call, a voice mail and two texts. She yawned and dialed her voice mail because it was Jessica who called.

"Hey Caroline, I'm just checking in to see how you are enjoying the editors position while I'm gone. Italy is fabulous by the way thank you for recommending it. Any who I better go Josh told me no working while on vacation, yup can't upset the husband," Jessica laughed. "I'll call you next week. Bye Caroline and I trust you're doing a great job with the paper."

Caroline smiled as she ended voicemail before opening her text messages, one from Bonnie and another from Ian.

I just humiliated myself tonight with my boss.

Caroline looked at Bonnies message confused.

Why? What happen, was it something you were working on?

After she sent her message she opened Ian's.

I just got the news and I thought you'd like to be the first press contact to find out. Social Distortion is booked for the Warfield next month.

Caroline sat up straight with a huge smile plastered on her face. She told Ian over lunch this past week who her favorite artist was, and how she always wanted a chance to interview Mike Ness. Ian only nodded and smirked at the time and now she knows why.

This wouldn't be a cruel joke now would it Mr. Knight because if it is you'll have a very angry reporter to deal with. ;)

Caroline couldn't stop smiling as she got off the couch because if Social Distortion was actually going to be at Warfield she was in no way missing that. She should be back on her reporter duties by next month because Jessica was scheduled to come back at the end of June. Caroline washed the dishes she used and picked up her blanket before turning off everything and heading to bed.

Just as she was going to change her phone dinged in her pocket, she opened up the new texts.

I'll tell you about it later when we catch up. God it's a good one, night Care.

Caroline smiled as she hit reply, Night Bon. I'm sure it wasn't that bad but I look forward to seeing you :)

Caroline switched over to Ian's and screeched in happiness as she read it.

Oh it's no joke Miss. Forbes and I'm a little hurt you would think that :( THE Social Distortion will be at the Warfield Theater the second Friday in July. Is that official enough for you ;)

Caroline was grinning from ear to ear and has to took a few deep breathes before she replied, Please mark me down as the reporter for the Chronicle because no one else is doing that story but me :) Good night Ian and thanks for the heads up this is amazing.

After Caroline changed into a normal tank top and some booty shorts as she tied up her hair in a messy bun. She brushed her teeth before walking up to her bed. She pulled the blanket back from her bed when she heard knocking on her front door. Caroline looked at the time on her phone wondering who would be at her door after Midnight.

She walked down the hallway with phone in hand hearing the knock on the door again.

"Who is it?" she said as she stepped in front of the door.

"It's Klaus." she heard before she unlocked the door. Caroline opened it to see Klaus standing in his pajamas with no shoes and a shy smile on his face.

Caroline smiles but scrunches her eye brows at him confused, "Um. Hi."

"Hello love, sorry if I woke you."

"No you didn't," Caroline shook her head. "I was actually getting ready for bed."

"Well I won't keep you. I just need to ask a little favor?"

"Ok," Caroline smiled because she saw that Klaus was getting nervous. "What's up?"

Klaus smiled before stepping forward so he was a little closer to Caroline. "I need to borrow a pair of clothes darling."

Caroline laughed lightly, "Um…why?" she asked a little confused.

"For my sister," Klaus motioned to his apartment. "She's staying with me tonight and she refuses to wear any of my clothes. She thought as a solution I ask you." He said as his hands gesture toward Caroline.

Caroline smiled, "Rebekah, right?"

Klaus nodded, "Yes my lovely little sister. I hope it's not an inconvenience I understand if you say no."

Caroline chuckled, "It's not a problem, come in." She moved out of the way and let Klaus walk in before closing her door. "I'm assuming she just wants sleep wear or does she need something for tomorrow?"

Klaus shrugged, "I am just going to say both to be safe because there is no way to win an argument with my sister." Klaus chuckled as he followed Caroline to her bedroom.

Caroline giggled, "I'm sure." She slide open her closet and started digging through her clothes. "What sort of stuff does your sister usually wear?"

"It doesn't matter whatever you can give her will work," Klaus smiled as he stood next to her with his hands behind his back watching her go through her clothes.

Caroline laughed, "Ok." Caroline took out a pair of black leggings and a white button up top for her to wear for the day, and a pair of plush pajama pants and a tank top for her sleep wear. Caroline took them out of her closet folding them before she handed them to Klaus. "Here you go, and if she doesn't like it tell her sorry it's hard to pick out a girls outfit if no one is willing to help." She smirked at Klaus as he chuckled taking the clothes.

"I'm sure she can manage with this. Thank you Caroline I owe you," Klaus smiled as he held her clothes in front of him.

Caroline waved her hand in front of her, "Don't worry about it. Just bring my clothes back," she pointed at him smiling.

Klaus nodded, "Well I better get back Rebekah is probably waiting."

"Of course, I'll walk you out," Caroline smiled as she motioned toward her bedroom door. Klaus and she walked to the front door in silence as Klaus opened the door turning to look at Caroline before he left.

"Thank you again sweetheart, I promise to return these," Klaus held up her clothes smiling.

Caroline chuckled, "Its fine Klaus return them when you can." She smiled sweetly as her hand rested on the door.

Klaus nodded, "Well good night."

Caroline stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Klaus' neck giving him a hug before he walked away, "Night Klaus."

Klaus smiled against her cheek as his left hand landed on the small of her back hugging her.

Caroline stepped back smiling before she closed the door.

Klaus smiled as he walked back to his apartment because Caroline giving him a hug and kiss helped push away the thought of her getting off the bike earlier from his mind. He walked back into his apartment locking the door behind him before he heard Rebekah call out from the bathroom.

"Nik is that you!"

Klaus walked up to the door, "Yes Bekah it's me. I'm putting the clothes down by the door. You can sleep in my room tonight I will sleep on the couch." Klaus placed the clothes by the door.

"Ok, Thanks Nik."

Klaus smiled as he turned around and opened the closet in the hallway getting out an extra pillow and blanket to set himself up on the couch. Klaus got his phone from his suit jacket and plugged it in by the couch before lying down to look through his missed calls and messages.

He got two missed calls from Elijah followed by a text asking him how their sister was. Klaus updated him quickly telling him he'll have Rebekah call him in the morning. Klaus opened his texts and saw one from Kol and Rose.

Hello brother I was wondering how you would feel if I visited San Francisco for a few days, I mean did you even celebrate your birthday this past weekend?

Klaus rolled his eyes he didn't see the point in celebrating his birthday anymore not after the lovely celebration he had last year. He ignored Kol's text for now he figured if he didn't respond his brother would drop it, but knowing Kol he would have to answer him eventually. Klaus opened Rose's text.

Oh shit I am such a bad friend. I completely forgot it was your birthday this past weekend I'm sorry I didn't call after everything in New York I needed to recover. Anyway Happy Birthday Klaus :) I hope you have a thousand more.

Klaus chuckled because he didn't make a big deal of his birthday this past weekend, he barely left Elijah's after a week of recovering and it took a lot of convincing to both Elijah and Katherine not to throw him a party, but they took him out to a nice dinner none the less.

Katherine gave him a black and silver stripped tie with matching cufflinks; he thought it was thoughtful given he wears so many suits. Elijah gave him a book featuring a collection of impressionist artists over the past century that he has yet had the chance to browse through.

Klaus hit reply, Thank you for the birthday wishes Rose but don't beat yourself up my birthday is just like any other day. Good night I hope you are well after New York if you need anything let me know.

Klaus set his phone down on the end table by the couch before lying on his arm to get comfy. He smiled to himself thinking of Caroline answering her door a little confused with her hair tied. She looked adorable he thought but his smiled fell when he remembered seeing her earlier.

He didn't want to ask who the guy on the bike was because it was her business who she saw. I mean it's not like you got a chance to ask her out or that you're dating, he mumbled to himself.

"So how is your cute neighbor doing," Rebekah smirked as she stepped around the couch waving her hands in front of her motioning for him to scoot over. "These are really comfy clothes."

Klaus sat up sighing, "Bekah it's been a long night and I just want to get some sleep."

Rebekah scuffed, "Oh please Klaus I'm the one who had a long night," she pointed to her face. "Plus…I can't sleep I need to talk for a bit." Bekah shrugged and she pulled her knees up to her chest.

Klaus nodded, "I know Bekah I'm sorry, what would you like to talk about my dear sister." He smiled as he leaned back in the couch.

Rebekah smirked; "Well for starters why haven't you asked out your cute neighbor?" she wiggled her eyebrows at him. "You two seems rather cozy at the concert a few weeks back."

Klaus chuckled before he rubbed his face with his hand, "I don't know to be honest. We've hung out a lot and she's beautiful, I guess it just hasn't come to that." He shrugs.

Rebekah rolled her eyes, "Oh please that has never stopped you before why don't you just treat her like all the other girls that have shared your bed."

"Because she's not like all those other girls," Klaus stated a little harshly.

Rebekah held up her hands, "Sorry you must really like her if you're getting this defensive." She chuckled. "I don't think I've seen you act this way since that evil brunette."

"Yeah well just because I like her doesn't mean she likes me," Klaus rubbed the back of his neck with his left hand.

Rebekah scrunched her eyebrows, "Why do you say that?"

"I saw her getting off the back of some guys motorcycle when I came home earlier," Klaus shrugged. "She looked like she was enjoying herself."

Rebekah couldn't help but laugh, "Oh Nik, don't be such a twat, that could easily be her friend. I mean did you see her kiss him or anything?"

Klaus shook her head, "No but that look of glee on her face doesn't lie."

"Nik if she didn't kiss him then it wasn't a date or anything," Rebekah shook her head. "Plus what girl can resist a ride home on a bike but that doesn't mean she's sleeping with him," Rebekah chuckled as he rested her head on her knees.

"I guess," Klaus shrugged thinking about it even hoping Rebekah was right.

Rebekah smiled as she stood up, "Oh my dear brother this girl got to you," she chuckled. "But seriously just ask her out already if you're worried about her going out with anyone else." She shrugged before walking off. "That's your only solution. Night Nik."

"Night Bekah," Klaus laid back down on his couch with Rebekah's wording floating in his mind. He sighed before picking up his phone and turning on his music hoping it lightly playing in the background would put him to sleep. He put his arm behind his head before closing his eyes.

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