A/N Thank you for the totally awesome support! I am amazed and truly grateful by the sheer amount of reviews, favourites and follows for my first ever story! You guys are truly brilliant and have made this author feel very welcome on FF. Thank you for everything! Hope you like Caroline and Klaus's first date!
"Close your eyes, love" Klaus carefully guided Caroline out of the car and towards one of his all time favourite restaurants. It was more of a diner really but it made the best food he had ever tasted. He loved their Hot-As-Hell Hamburger with sweet potato fries and he was certain Caroline would enjoy it too. They approached the diner. "You can move your hands now, sweetheart"
Caroline did so and was gratified by the place she saw in front of her. It looked like a relaxed kind of place, which was further reinforced by its name: The Chill Kitchen. It was just what she wanted. Nothing too fancy or overly elaborate. They made their way inside and were greeted by a teen with ripped jeans and Converse. It was her kind of place. She loved the glitz and glamor of fancy restaurants but she secretly had a soft spot for burger joints when she was feeling especially undone. And she felt undone at the moment. Skinny jeans, old hoodie and hair up in a ponytail she definitely did not feel like herself. But, Klaus didn't seem to notice judging by his appreciative glances towards her. She looked down at the menu.
"What do you fancy, love?" Klaus asked as he leant closer to her. She was the messiest he had ever seen her but he still felt an attraction to her. In fact, he almost preferred her like this instead of her countless pencil skirts and girly blouses. But, he definitely liked her hair down instead of harshly pulled up.
Caroline looked at his inquiring eyes. They were blue like the ocean and shifted as if they had waves inside. She then blinked and glanced at the rest of him. He was wearing a Henley shirt with jeans but he looked smart. His shirt was black and it emphasised the clearly visible pecs beneath. She quickly looked back at his eyes. "I'll have the Barbecue Chicken Burger with a side of Caesar salad and classic fries." She said, having finally decided what to eat. She had been torn between having a salad and a burger and so in the end decided to get both. Especially, as she was having twins.
"And to drink?" Klaus said as he scanned the drink's menu. "Wine?"
Caroline let off a nervous laugh. "I can't drink alcohol anymore, Klaus. I'll just have some lemonade"
"I apologise, love. It completely slipped my mind. I too will have a lemonade" Klaus assured her. He wouldn't drink wine if she wouldn't. Wine was there to be savoured by more than one person. It was an experience to be shared.
They placed their orders when the teen- Sarah- that's what her name tag said came back. Then, they lapsed into silence. But, it was a comfortable silence. Klaus was unsure of what to do. He liked Caroline but they needed to be friends again first. Despite being friends, he knew only a little about her. She had often been there just to listen to him. He still needed to regain her trust. Caroline was slightly nervous. She had no idea about what Klaus expected. What he wanted. What to talk about. She broke the silence. "Let's pretend this is a fresh start. Tell me about yourself, Klaus"
"I'm Niklaus Mikaelson, lawyer extraordinaire" He flirted cheekily.
Caroline stifled the urge to smile. Instead, she just looked at him. "Let's play Questions"
"What's that, love?" Klaus asked.
Caroline launched into a long winded explanation. "So let's get started. I get to ask you five questions and then you get to ask me five questions and we have to answer them honestly"
"What if it's too personal?" Klaus didn't want to spill his life story so easily.
Caroline narrowed her eyes before realising he was serious. "Then, just say personal and I'll ask another question. First question: What is your favourite colour and why?"
"That's boring, sweetheart. I thought you would be a bit more original" Klaus commented.
Caroline stared at him. "Just answer the question, Klaus"
"Alright. My favourite colour is red. It's so vibrant, alive and is a powerful colour" Klaus explained. He had always felt a special fondness for red, even as a boy, and his apartment was decorated with black and red. It just seemed so strong.
Caroline mentally filed away his answer before moving on. "Okay that's interesting. Who are your family and do you get on with them?"
Klaus briefly hesitated before answering. "My father is Mikael. We have never got on as you know, love"
"I know, Klaus. Just move on" Caroline didn't need to hear the abuse of Mikael again.
"Then there's my mother Esther" He paused whilst glancing at Caroline. She motioned to move on and he was thankful. He had no wish to go through his childhood trauma once more and this time in public. "My eldest brother is called Finn and he has a wife, Sage, and two children: Adelaide and Victoria after the places in Australia that they have lived in. He is a banker who currently works in Melbourne. I have never got one with him as he has always resented me and the rest of our siblings except his twin Freya. She is my eldest sister and is older than Finn. She is a teacher who works here in Mystic Falls and is married to Matthew Donovan. They have a son called Henry Matthew..." He controlled his emotions. Henry was named after his little brother Henrik, who passed away from cancer. "She has always been very protective of our family and despite our differences we can get on quite well. Then, there is Elijah who you have met so I'll spare you the boring description. His wife is an old rival of mine, Katherine, and they have a son too: Leo William. Elijah and I have always got on really well and I would say he is my favourite and closest brother. Hence the reason, we established Mikaelson and Mikaelson together. Then, there is Kol who is younger than me. He's a 'free spirit' and currently works as a male model. He has never had a serious girlfriend and so his current fling is a girl called Davina. He's an irritation and an annoyance but I love him regardless. My youngest sister is called Rebekah and she is the fashion editor for Vogue. She is in a long term relationship with Enzo, a male model friend of Kol's, and we have always been there for each other. I am overprotective of her and she of me. Lastly, there is-was Henrik, my youngest and favourite brother. He passed away from cancer" Klaus's throat began to tighten.
Caroline reached over and took his hand. "I'm so sorry, Klaus"
"Don't be, love" Klaus regained control once more. "Ask away"
Caroline looked at him worriedly before continuing. "Who is your favourite author and why?"
"J.R.R. Tolkien-" Klaus was cut off by Caroline's squeal. He waited until she subsided with an amused look.
Caroline took a breath and calmed herself down. "OMG I love the Hobbit and LOTR!"
"Tolkien was a genius. He created a world in its entirety and wrote engagingly. I have always longed to be part of his world, even briefly." Klaus answered. "Next question?"
Caroline was thrilled to find they had something in common other than pure stubbornness. "Who would you like to meet and why? They can be dead or alive" She added as a sidenote.
He thought quickly through his favourite artists. "Leonardo Da Vinci. He was one of the greatest artists who lived and his influence is very strong upon our modern world. His use of art as a medium to invent things is something I find myself using often"
"You're an artist!" Caroline exclaimed in surprise. Mr Big Bad Lawyer had a sensitive side.
Klaus chuckled. "I am more than just my persona, love. Last question"
"What would you say defines you as a person?" Caroline asked thoughtfully. She had wanted her last question to be important.
Klaus was silent for a moment. Then, he opened his mouth. "Love and power. I have suffered through lack of love and yet I have seen its importance in equal measure. And, it is a powerful force. But, more than that power is important as it is a way to wield influence"
"Okay, now it's your turn" She said as the waitress brought over their food. She took a bite of her burger and murmured appreciatively.
Klaus sunk his teeth into his burger and took a large meaty bite. Then, he delicately wiped his mouth. "Tell me about your family, love, to start with"
"Well there's my dad. Bill. He's gay and ran off with another man when I was young. I haven't really seen much of him since then. Then, there's my mom. Liz. She was the town sheriff and so wasn't always able to spend a lot of time with me when I was younger. But, I loved her and knew she loved me too. And, she passed away recently" Caroline's voice faltered as she was reminded of the absence of her mom. Straight talking Liz Forbes who would have known what to do in an instant. Then, she blinked away the memories and continued still in a slightly quieter voice. "I have no blood siblings but I have some awesome friends. My best friends are Bonnie and Elena. They are like sisters and have always been there for me. Then, there's Stefan Salvatore who's dating Elena but who has also become one of my closest friends along with his slightly irritating older brother Damon who's dating Bonnie. They're effectively my family"
Klaus gently stroked her hand. He knew the pain of losing someone dear. Then, he quickly moved on to the next topic whilst eating his sweet potato fries. "Who are you truly, love? Behind Miss Mystic Falls? Behind the perfect cheerleader?"
Caroline was hesitant to answer. Behind those things, she thought there was very little. Who was she? A daughter, a friend, a lawyer. An animal right's girl. A feminist. "Someone who wants more for herself. Who wants to be an acclaimed lawyer. Who wants to defend those who can't defend themselves. Someone who wants to fight for women everywhere. Who wants to stop animal cruelty" She let out confidently. Then, she sipped her lemonade in an attempt to calm her angry inner self. She wanted to be someone. She wanted to make an impact on the world. It was a deep question that required consideration.
"And you'll get there, sweetheart. Of that I have no doubt. You're fiery and passionate and strong willed. You are capable Caroline Forbes" Klaus wanted to be her support. He knew the next few years would be tough. They would be raising twins and she wanted to pursue a meaningful career. He would support her through it all. "Now, onto something much easier. What's your favourite colour?"
Caroline wanted to laugh. He was using her 'boring' question. "That's easy. Blue because it's calm but strong"
"What inspired you to become a lawyer?" Klaus asked intrigued.
Caroline ate some of her salad. "Also easy. I have wanted to be a lawyer ever since I joined Amnesty International at 16 as a volunteer and donor. I wanted to do some good in the world. Be a social lawyer. But, I needed experience first and so I joined Mikaelson and Mikaelson"
"Where you defend those with enough money to be defended" He added with a devilish smirk.
Caroline fired up. "To get experience. And, anyway you make me do paperwork mostly"
"Touche, love" Klaus conceded. "Last question. Will you go on a second date with me, sweetheart?"
Caroline looked surprised at first but a small smile started forming. She had really enjoyed this dinner with Klaus. He was funny, gorgeous and he obviously cared for her. But, a small voice niggled, he broke your trust. Caroline shook those thoughts away. "Yes. I really enjoyed tonight, Klaus. You were more than I expected you to be"
"Same here, love. I had a bloody good time" Klaus agreed as they left the restaurant.
Then, he turned and kissed her on the lips. Her lips were silk, gently pressing against his, as he slowly prised them open. Their tongues met and it sent shivers down her spine. His stubble rubbed against her face but it caused violent delight to form in her lower regions. She reciprocated. It felt like a million fireworks were being lit on her tongue. They kissed harder and faster and their hands began to roam. It was sweet, sexy and so good all at the same time. But, then he pulled away. "I apologise for that, love" Klaus didn't want to rush her.
"No need" Caroline brushed off his apology. "I enjoyed it" She added with a teasing smile.
A/N Thank you for reading! Please leave feedback on what you think! Selena x