A song inspired me a little bit here. It's a german song and it's so so beautiful and I immediately had Klaroline on my mind (like with every song but never mind :D) This is AU. Enjoy!

"Even though your closeness was poison, I'd be with you till I die." - 'Das Beste'(the best), Silbermond

She walked through the apartment careful not to trip over something in the darkness. It was past midnight and Caroline was just on her way back to the bedroom she shared with her boyfriend- her snorting boyfriend by the way.

She was a light sleeper and the fact that Klaus had caught a cold lately and snorted rather loudly in response didn't exactly help her sleep. With a sigh she flooped down on the mattress. Cuddling into the warm sheets she just watched Klaus sleep.

She could see him quite clearly because their bedroom was dipped in moon light. His handsome features were outlined and she couldn't help but to admire him. Even in his current state with his hair mused, his lips dry and a light sheen of sweat on his pale face he was beautiful.

He was truly beautiful. And she couldn't resist the urge to wipe away some of the curls on his forehead.

She flinched when he coughed loudly in his sleep and his face grimaced in discomfort. She hated that pained look on his face. When she knew that he was in pain, she felt like she was in pain too. Sometimes it was strange how she felt connected to him like she felt to no one else.

Suddenly his eyes opened and he looked up at her sleepily.

"Hello love." He rasped.

She could barely hear his voice. Her eyebrows knit together in worry and she touched his forehead to search for high temperature. She was relieved when she only felt cool skin.

"Looks like the fever went down." She observed and caressed his cheek lightly. His blue eyes looked up at her innocently.

"You look beautiful." He managed to say.

She smiled at him and moved closer to him.

"Love you should stay away from me. I don't want you to get sick too." He murmured with his raspy voice.

"I don't care." She whispered against his dry lips.

And then she kissed him - kissed him deeply, trying to distract him, trying to make him feel better.

A few days later it was Caroline who lay in their bed coughing and shivering. This time he held her, trying to give her warmth.

"Nik I'm so cold." She whimpered.

"I'm sorry love." He whispered into her hair.

"I never wanted for you to get sick as well. You should've stayed away indeed."

She coughed loudly in response.

"No."

He almost didn't hear her. Her next words were more firmly.

"I could never stay away from you. I would've stayed even if it killed me…because I love you." She whispered those last words.

A shudder went through her as he kissed the back of her neck lightly and squeezed her cold hands with his.

Just as she was about to doze off from exhaustion he spoke.

"I love you too Caroline, more than anything."

She smiled, feeling a sense of calmness despite her current state and she felt him hug her tighter.