Caroline hadn't ever though that out of the two of them; Klaus would be the one to need convincing. Caroline was finally getting used to the idea of her and Klaus together. Elena and Damon, however, were not. In fact any chance they got they scolded her on it. In fact, that's what Caroline was positive was going to happen today at the Founder's Ball. The ball made exclusively for the founding family and their closest friends that took place once a year. What Elena and Damon didn't know, however, was that she was coming with Klaus. That wouldn't make them feel good. Caroline thought it might even feel like a punch in the face.

Right, now she kind of wanted to punch them in the face though. She couldn't believe how hypocritical they were being. Elena was in love with Damon – she was in the exact same position as Caroline and just wouldn't admit it. Damon was Damon and had always mingled with the enemy – Katharine? Hello? Was Katherine no longer evil because Klaus was in town? They still weren't even convinced that this was my own free with. They still thought that I was being compelled. So, yeah, she kind of did want to punch them in the face right now. Figuratively.

The ball was only an hour away and was taking place at Klaus' house. There was another problem she hoped she wasn't going to have to deal with – Tyler. She hadn't really spoken to him at all since that night. She didn't want to, and she had no reason too. She knew what she wanted now, and it wasn't Tyler.

Caroline looked at herself in the mirror. She wore a beautiful purple dress adorned with beautiful beads and tensile. She looked beautiful. She had her hair in a beautiful big bun on her head. She slipped on Klaus' bracelet and admired her look. She looked flattering, she'd have to admit. She couldn't wait to see Klaus' reaction.

Caroline heard the doorbell ring and perked up. She slipped her lipstick into her dress pocket and got ready to go downstairs.

"Caroline, someone is here to see you!" She heard her mother holler of the stairs.

"Be down in a minute!" Caroline hollered back.

She made her way slowly out of her room and began her decent. She breathed deeply. She was so nervous. She hadn't been this nervous since she was with Matt. After last night's event in the woods with Klaus, Caroline was not sure what would happen tonight. Would Klaus close back up? Would he be the same amazing person he was before? There was no way of telling until she was down those stairs. She focused on her steps, making sure not to fall. Her breathing was rapid. Before she turned the corner of the stairs she paused and got herself under control. What did it matter? It didn't. If it was Klaus he would have been able to hear her heart beat while he was still outside of the house. But nonetheless, she tried and failed to calm down. Calm Down, she thought, it's Klaus. Just Klaus. Oh, right Klaus the one that's trying to kill everyone you love. She pushed those thoughts out of her head. She was not going to ruin this night. No, she wouldn't. This was going to be a great night! She continued down the stairs and saw the most handsome man awaiting her. She tried her best to keep her emotions under control, but the smile that graced her face couldn't have been stopped after a thousand years of trying.

She saw her mother from the corner of her eye signal to the kitchen, giving her privacy.

Caroline's hand gripped the railing of the staircase like her life support because right now it was her life support. That rail was the only thing from collapsing under her feet.

She reached the bottom and uttered a, "Hi." Her voice squeaked lightly, and Klaus smiled.

Klaus offered Caroline his hand and kissed it lightly. "You look ravishing, I must say."

Caroline would have blushed if possible. "Thank you." The stunned look on Klaus' face told Caroline that he had meant it. She did look ravishing.

Caroline gestured to her dress, "What do you think of the color?"

"Perfect."

"The hair?" She asked softly touching the bun.

"Beautiful."

"What about the make up?" She was so nervous. It almost made Klaus laugh.

"Unnecessary." His accent was heavy as ever.

"You don't mean it." She looked at him sternly.

"Oh, but I do. You look beautiful. You have my word."

Caroline smiled. She didn't understand how anyone could ever hate this man. He was the most kind and genuine person she knew. She couldn't help herself any longer. She closed the space between them and gave him a hug. Her head rested perfectly on his chest. At first he didn't know what was going on. Was Caroline hugging him? Surely not, but she was. His arms slowly rose and wrapped lightly around her waist. She wanted to stay in this position forever.

"Uh, Love, as much as I love what's going on here, we have a ball to be at. And we are running late."

Caroline snapped out of her fancy dream and backed away.

"Oh, yes right. I'll be just a minute." She gestured to the kitchen where her mother was. He nodded towards her as Caroline left to say goodbye.

Once in the car Caroline began fiddling with her hands. She had hugged Klaus. She had hugged Klaus! How could she have been so stupid! She was not supposed to like this man! He was evil! Pure evil! As much as she beat this into her head not a single fiber inside of her body would allow her to believe it. He wasn't evil. He was sweet. He just wanted a friend. He didn't want to be lonely.

Caroline sat in silence. Her mind raced and raced. It was a never ending cycle of he's evil, no he's not, he's sweet, no he's a murderer. It was killing her.

Klaus reached across the car and reached for her hand. She tensed noticeably and Klaus eyed her. "Please don't shut me out, love."

"I don't know what you're talking about." Caroline said strongly.

"You put your guard up again, why?" Klaus questioned.

Caroline couldn't tell if he was hurt or if he just wanted to know.

"My guard isn't up." She refused to allow him to know the affect he had on her and her thoughts.

Klaus' hand tightened around her, "Don't make me angry, Love. It's not pretty."

"Really, Klaus, I don't know what you're talking about."

"So stubborn," he whispered. "You weren't exactly discreet with you stepped away from me." His accent was thick. His accent was always thick when he was angrier, Caroline had noticed. "I'm not a monster. You look at me like I am at times, and I'm not." She saw his grip on the steering wheel tighten. She could tell that he was trying to control his grip on her hand.

"I know you're not a monster." Caroline said avoiding the subject.

"Caroline. Darling, I'm much older than you. You can't fool me."

"I'm just confused." Caroline said quietly.

"You're not confused. You know how you feel and you know what you want. You know what you should feel and just can't accept the difference between the two." Caroline was strong, but Klaus was stronger.

"I can't." Caroline whispered. She squeezed his hand looking for security. "It's not that easy Klaus, it's not."

Klaus saw the look on her face and could see that she was close to tears. He squeezed her hand gently. He rested his case for the night, "I understand, Love. Let's just enjoy the night."

She nodded quietly. "Thanks." She kissed his hand lightly, "You're so sweet to me."

Once at the ball Klaus walked Caroline in with her, his arm linked with hers. Klaus was such a gentlemen, this was one of the things Caroline liked the most about him. She felt elegant for once in her life. She felt beautiful. She felt wanted! For once, just once, someone had picked Caroline Forbes before Elena Gilbert. What was so appealing about Elena anyway? She could be really annoying. And everyone knew she was clingy. Yet, she gets all the guys in town. First she takes Matt, then Stefan and now she's just toying with Damon. Despite all the things that Damon did to Caroline, she still hated seeing Elena be so crude with him. And half the time she didn't even realize what she was doing. But Klaus, of all people, liked Caroline better than Elena. The insensible Klaus Mikelson liked Caroline.

Caroline looked at Klaus and smiled. Klaus looked at her oddly, not fully understanding. "Have something to tell me, Love?" He asked quietly with a smile on his face.

"Later." She waved it off, but she kept smiling anyway.

She looked around the ball room for her friends. The first person her eyes landed on was Tyler. "Let's go this way," Caroline steered Klaus the opposite direction of Tyler.

"Avoiding our ex's are we?" Klaus laughed softly.

"I just want this to be as drama free of a night as possible. And if that means no Tyler, then so be it."

"I could beat him up if you wanted me too." Klaus looked at her jokingly.

She slapped him on the arm lightly, and he feigned pain. "I said drama free!" She said laughing all at the same time.

"No, need for the abuse, beautiful." He laughed at her lightly.

Klaus unlinked their arms and slid his hand into hers. "You do look beautiful, you know?" Klaus leaned over and whispered in her ear.

"Don't lie." Caroline said strongly.

"I'm not, Love, you look ravishing. I may be biased, but I also think that your lovely bracelet gives the outfit a unique touch." His lips were so close to her ear that she could feel his hot breath. It sent shivers down her spine.

"Only a little biased." Caroline said quietly.

Klaus smiled at the effect that he had on her.

"Oh! I see Elena," Caroline smiled, "Let's go talk to Elena."

"Must we? You know she doesn't like me." Klaus said somewhat annoyed.

Caroline turned to look at him, "Not many people in this town do." She said looking at him.

"True," Klaus shrugged, "As long as the important people do." He looked at her and brushed his finger under her chin.

Caroline smiled shyly. "I do find it quite interesting;" Klaus began, "that you are so shy around me at times. You're the head cheerleader. You're not normally shy." Klaus observed as they made their way to Elena who was across the room with Damon.

"It's one thing to be with the quarterback of your school because you know that that's where you're supposed to be. Matt and I were programmed to be together in high school. I'm not saying I didn't love it, it's just that that relationship is a lot easier than any that I've had since I've become this," Caroline gestured to her body. "Me and Tyler had difficulties just coming around to the idea of a werewolf dating a vampire. And I couldn't be shy with Tyler. If I would have been he wouldn't have had my help when he was transitioning. I've never been truly courted."

"Well, my Love," Klaus began, "Courtship is an entirely different thing than dating."

"I don't want a boyfriend," Caroline said suddenly. She stopped in her tracks, ending her pursuit for Elena. She turned towards Klaus and took his unoccupied hand. "I'm a vampire. I live forever unless I'm killed. I don't want a boyfriend because clearly boyfriends don't last. I want a companion. I want someone who won't leave my side. And whether that's you or someone else, I don't know. But if you can't give me that, then this doesn't matter to me. I don't want a fling or something that may last a couple of months."

"I'm the same way," Klaus admitted, "I just want a friend. If you haven't noticed I am a very lonely person. I've lived a thousand years alone. I don't want to live a thousand more, alone." Klaus sighed, "You, Caroline Forbes, are the first person in centuries to have captured my attention." Caroline smiled at the word first. "I fancy you. You are beautiful. You are strong. You are full of light. I enjoy you. All day I find myself waiting for the times when I can see you. I have quite a boring life when I'm not trying to kill someone." He smirked at her.

"I guess we'll just have to see where this goes then." Caroline smiled.

She turned and began heading towards Elena again.

"I guess we will," whispered Klaus, "I guess we will."

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