A/N: So, let me know what you guys think of this update! :3

Almost 42 hours since their plan had gone into action. Though there had been no public displays of affection yet, cuddling, or even hand holding. Which Caroline was thankful for, she hadn't wanted this plan to actually work or Damon to agree with doing but it had happened. Today however was the day they would be putting things to the test, Klaus was heard to be walking around the town square. Caroline glanced at herself once more in the mirror, and headed downstairs. "Ready to go?" he asked, hearing her come down the stairs.

"Damon." She said turning to face him. He nodded, and held his hand out for her. "Ready to kick some Original ass?" he asked with a grin. She shook her head and just nodded,

"Let's just see how today goes. Okay?"

Within ten minutes the two were strolling through the middle of town, out of the corner of her eye Caroline spotted Klaus. "Ready?" Caroline whispered under her breath. Damon nodded, and intertwined his hand with hers quietly as they continued to walk. To be holding hands with Damon, felt weird. After everything that had happened, but she knew it had to be done. Deciding to make it look a bit more realistic she leaned against him gently.

"Damon, Caroline." Klaus spoke, suddenly in front of the two.

"Klaus." Caroline responded evenly.

"And to what, do I owe the displeasure of seeing you two walking around town, seeming very much in love."

"Well for one, we are." Damon retorted. He unclasped their hands and wrapped an arm around Caroline's waist, sensing her uneasiness he gave her a gentle, reassuring squeeze. "Number two, it's called PDA. I'm sure even you know what that is." He challenged.

Klaus let the words sink in, both Damon and Caroline could see that he was thinking. Trying to register all of this in his head. "Yes," Caroline said. "Well, as you can see, Damon and I..are very much in love." She said, trying not to cringe at her own words.

" I'm going to have to call your bluff." Klaus said evenly.

This was something neither had expected, they had just hoped Klaus would buy the fake relationship and they'd both be on their separate ways. "Hm..well, maybe this, will persuade you." Damon said, before reaching over to kiss Caroline gently on the lips. When he pulled away he smirked, and glanced at Klaus. "Better?" he sneered.

Klaus glared, before turning and walking the other way. Once he was out of earshot, Caroline turned to look at Damon. She hadn't expected the kiss. It all seemed to sudden. "Do you realize, how many other people could have seen that?" she exclaimed. "Elena, Bonnie, Matt, Stefan, the list just goes on and on." She said.

"Hey." Damon said, grabbing a hold of her wrist. "Look, you came to me for help. You told me the plan. My job's to make it look real." He hissed.

"Well how do you suppose we're going to explain this to everyone else?" she countered.

Damon took a moment to think, and suddenly a grin came to his lips. "We'll just tell them we're dating. Besides, if they believe it, so will Klaus." He said satisfactorily.

"Fine." Caroline agreed. Checking her phone she realized the time, "I've got to go. I'm meeting Elena and Bonnie at the Grille." She said. "I'm assuming I'll see you later" she asked, with a raised brow.

He nodded, "That's fine with me." He agreed before the two parted their separate ways.

Walking through the doors of the boarding house, Damon sighed. "There's no use in hiding little brother, I know you're here." Damon said as he walked over to pour himself a glass of bourbon.

"Who said anything about hiding?" Stefan countered, as he walked down the stairs.

"Considering," Damon started, pausing to take a drink. "You were so intent on listening to my thoughts that you were dead silence as entered the house?" he smirked.

The younger Salvatore just rolled his eyes, pouring himself a glass. "what's going on with you and Caroline, huh?" he asked, leaning against the wall.

"Caroline and I?" he asked. "And what's got you so interested, my dear brother?" Damon returned.

"Just trying to figure out what you want with her." Stefan said, taking a sip of his drink. Damon set his drink down and turned to look at his younger brother. The room was thick in the tension, and his gaze was locked on his brothers.

"What I want with her?" Damon chuckled, "No need to drabble in the past, brother."

"What do you want with her?" Stefan growled, now face to face with his brother.

Damon grinned for only a moment, before pushing his brother away from him. Picking up his drink he walked towards the fireplace, staring at the flames intently. " We're going out." He answered simply. Stefan's eyes widened in surprise, his mind was trying to process that thought and what Elena had said the previous day.

"I'm sorry. What?" he asked.

"Caroline and I. Are dating." Damon said slowly. "Did you get that now?" he smirked.

Setting his glass down once more, he grabbed his leather jacket and slung it over his shoulder. "Well, I'm going out." Damon said, patting his brother on the shoulder as he saw his appalled look. "Don't strain yourself." He smirked, before walking out the door.