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Chapter 6 What He wanted

Mystic Falls 1864

Caroline was brushing her hair when Bonnie came into her room a smile on her face.

"Could you help me?" Caroline asked gesturing to the back of her dress. She needed her corset to be tied up as well as help putting her gown on.

"Of course, but first a surprise." Bonnie said coming to stand beside Caroline.

Caroline smiled widely at her friend and set down the brush and turned from her mirror to look at Bonnie.

"What is it?" she asked excitedly clasping her hands together.

Instead of answering her Bonnie held up a bracelet. Caroline took it from her cautiously and examined it before throwing herself on Bonnie for a hug.

"I love it!" Caroline gushed hugging her tightly.

Bonnie laughed, "breathing become an issue, Care." She said hugging her back just as tightly.

Caroline joined her in laughter and pulled away so she could put the bracelet on.

"It has special energy so it will protect you from bad things." Bonnie said vaguely.

Caroline nodded not really paying attention to her friend and instead admiring her new jewelry.

"Do you need help now?" Bonnie asked and Caroline nodded eagerly.

"So what time is Mr. Mikaelson supposed to be here?" Bonnie asked doing up the ties of her corset.

"Six. He's going to meet father." Caroline said playing with her new bracelet.

"Are you excited?" Bonnie asked.

"Very! He's so charming and handsome…" Caroline mumbled bashfully.

"Do your brothers' like him?" Bonnie asked curiously.

"Damon doesn't. But Damon doesn't like anyone and Stefan hasn't met him. I'm excited that Stefan will be meeting him tonight, he generally has a better understanding of people." Caroline said.

"Is Katherine coming?" Caroline asked trying to keep her voice level as she asked the question.

"I'm not sure…she may still be sick. She's been complaining about this cold for days now. I'm tired of her being in the house." Bonnie said quietly wondering why the woman was avoiding the world. She was a vampire, she didn't get sick.

"I'm sure she'll come tonight. Damon and Stefan are going and if they are gone who does she have to play with?" Caroline said as Bonnie finished tying the strings.

"I'm sure she's going." Bonnie said going to get Caroline's gown, which was on her bed.

"I—" Caroline began but was interrupted by a knock. The two girls looked at each other and then Caroline grabbed a robe to slip on so she could answer the door.

Caroline opened her bedroom door and her jaw tightened as she saw the brunette woman whom they had just been discussing. Katherine gave her a charming smile and pushed herself into the room.

"Care!" Katherine said adapting the nickname almost everyone in the house called her. Caroline thought she made it sound more mocking than adoring however.

"Katherine." Caroline said fake smiling and watching as she came into her room uninvited.

"Are you readying for tonight?" Katherine asked seeing Bonnie holding the gown.

"I am. Did you need something?" Caroline asked watching Katherine peruse her bedroom.

"I was talking to your brother, he said you were being courted this evening." Katherine said coming to stand in front of the blonde.

Caroline nodded cautiously.

"I wanted to talk. Girl talk. It's so boring being around men." Katherine said going to sit on her bed.

"Girl talk…" Caroline mumbled mistrust lacing her voice.

"Yes. Tell me who this man is! Damon said he was new to town. He also doesn't seem to like him much. I'd trust your brother, Care." Katherine mused gazing up at Caroline.

Caroline stared at her for a minute and then looked over at Bonnie who was also watching the vampire an odd look on her face.

"Damon doesn't like anyone." Caroline said shortly.

"What's he like? Is he handsome?" Katherine egged on.

Caroline frowned, "He's nice and yes quite handsome."

"What's his name?" Katherine asked staring into Caroline's eyes.

"Are you coming tonight?" Caroline asked choosing not to answer her question.

Katherine looked away, "I'm still feeling a bit sick…I think Damon might stay home to look after me. Your father and Stefan will go because of business I suppose, but Damon was kind enough to offer to stay." Katherine said an innocent look on her face.

"I'm sorry you're still sick. Damon is an excellent caregiver, you'll be in good hands." Caroline said trying to be sympathetic.

"Indeed. But I want to continue girl talk. I'm sure it's hard being around men all the time. I feel like since I've gotten here we haven't been able to bond. I've talked with everyone but you Caroline. I want to get to know you. I'm hoping I'll be around for awhile, I really like it here. It's homey." Katherine said smiling up at the girl.

Caroline nodded her expression guarded. The smile on Katherine's face seemed off, like she was hiding something.

"Yes. We'll have to go shopping again soon, perhaps tomorrow?" Caroline said hoping this tense conversation could come to a close.

"Yes, perhaps. But anyway! What's his name?" Katherine asked standing up and looking into Caroline's eyes.

Caroline felt an odd pull as Katherine asked that.

"Caroline tell me your suitor's name." Katherine purred and Caroline felt the pull even stronger.

"What is it?" Katherine asked again her eyes directed on Caroline. Bonnie watched mesmerized by what was going on and was about to cut in when Caroline blinked and looked towards the clock on her bedside table.

"I'm sorry Katherine, but I need to ask you to go. I have only 30 minutes to finish reading myself." Caroline said walking over to Bonnie so she could continue getting ready.

"But—" Katherine began but Caroline cut her off.

"We'll shop tomorrow." Caroline said before waving her hand to the door and a stunned Katherine went out of it. Caroline watched the door shut and then turned to Bonnie with an eye roll.

"God, what a witch." Caroline said laughing and went to put the gown on. Bonnie numbly helped her finish getting ready knowing that Katherine was going to be more of a problem then before.

Klaus begrudgingly descended from his carriage to stand in front of the Salvatore mansion. He let out a sigh and readied himself before he rang the doorbell. He was not looking forward to meeting Caroline's father. He was eager, however to start the evening with Caroline.

He hadn't been able to stop thinking about her as hard as he tried. Whether they were good, bad, or dirty thoughts she was always in the back of his mind. Klaus took a deep breath and tried to quell his discomfort and then rang the doorbell. A young blonde man answered it almost immediately and asked him to come inside. He took him to a sitting room where Mr. Salvatore sat with Damon in the corner drinking. The young blonde man went to sit beside Giuseppe watching Klaus carefully.

Klaus looked at both of them and smiled a strained one knowing that he had everything riding on this evening. If he wanted Caroline he'd have to impress her family.

"Hello." Klaus said bowing slightly to the men.

"Hello. I am Mr. Salvatore and this is my son Stefan. I think you've already met Damon, my other son." Giuseppe said gesturing to Damon skulking in the corner.

Klaus couldn't help but notice how Damon glared at him.

"How do you do?" Klaus asked almost mockingly.

"I'm Klaus." Klaus added looking at the older man.

"How are you liking Mystic Falls?" Giuseppe asked gesturing for him to sit.

"It's very nice, thank you." Klaus said sitting across from the men.

"Would you like a drink?" Giuseppe asked.

"Yes." Klaus said and Giuseppe looked at Damon meaningfully. Damon sighed and poured two drinks before taking it over to them. Stefan continued to stare at Klaus.

"The Gilberts' should be a fun event. We were all going to go, but we have a guest, so it's just Caroline going I'm afraid." Giuseppe said sipping on his drink.

"How come?" Caroline asked coming into the room.

Klaus gulped down his own drink when he saw her. She was wearing an emerald gown tonight that brought out the blue in her eyes and the red in her cheeks. Her hair was up in curls and she looked absolutely stunning. He stared at her not being able to look away.

Damon cleared his throat in the corner and broke Klaus's gaze from the young blonde.

"Mr. Mikaelson." Caroline said curtsying and giving him a soft smile.

Klaus stood up and bowed before taking her hand to kiss it. Her smile widened at the contact.

"We will not be joining you tonight. I've already spoken to the Gilberts, they understand." Guiseppe said breaking their moment.

"And why not? I thought at least you and Stefan would come." Caroline asked frowning.

"Katherine's cold has turned for the worst. We want to be here." Stefan said mechanically.

"But she—" Caroline began.

"Do not worry, sister. She'll be fine. You will be representing us tonight." Stefan said standing up and going to hug his sister.

"Be good." Stefan whispered in her ear.

"I just—" Caroline started.

"Have fun. I know how much you like these things." Damon called across the room having another drink.

Caroline frowned and turned to Klaus who was standing quietly watching the whole exchange.

"Don't be back too late." Giuseppe said and then turned to Klaus with a stern look.

"And take care of my daughter." He added.

Klaus nodded, bowed and then took Caroline's hand in his as they exited the house. Klaus couldn't help but feel as if someone was watching them. The hairs on the back of his neck stood up and if there was one thing Klaus knew it was to trust his instincts. He looked around the grounds not seeing anything. He then quickly glanced up to the mansion and saw someone standing in the window. They were gone too quick for him to make out the person, but he made a mental note to ask Elijah to investigate Caroline's house.

He helped Caroline into the carriage and then they were off to the Gilberts. As they drove it was quiet but finally Caroline let out a frustrated sound.

"I really don't like her." Caroline grumbled crossing her arms.

Klaus looked at her surprised. "Don't like whom?" he asked curiously.

"We have this guest. She's a complete pain! She has all three of them wrapped around her finger." Caroline said annoyed.

"They were supposed to come tonight! I had talked to her an hour earlier! And then all of a sudden she's too sick and everyone has to care for her she's such a…such a…tramp." Caroline said and then gasped.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't be talking like that. I should just drop it." Caroline said looking at Klaus apologetically.

Klaus smirked at her, "it's alright, at least now I get you for the night." He said giving her a devilish smile.

Caroline giggled.

"Is this that Katherine woman your brother spoke of?" Klaus asked curiously.

"Indeed. Dreadful creature." Caroline mumbled. "I don't want to talk of her anymore. Such a pain." She said shaking her head and then turned to Klaus with a bright smile.

"So how is everything? Are you well?" Caroline asked changing the subject.

Klaus nodded still curious about the guest in Caroline's house, he wanted to talk more of her, but since Caroline didn't he figured he'd just ask later. Or get Elijah to investigate.

"Quite. How are your studies?"

"They're ok."

The fell into an uncomfortable silence, one Caroline was eager to fill. When she got nervous, she had a tendency to talk. She raked her brain wondering what she could say that would interest him, but she was drawing a blank and instead sat quietly on her side of her carriage biting her lip in anxiety.

Meanwhile Klaus craved to ask her questions and get to know her. He had finally managed to get her to himself and he couldn't think of a single thing to say. He raked her brain wondering what she would find interesting to talk about, but for some reason the almighty Original was unable to think of one thing to talk about. He wanted to impress her. He wanted to woo her. He had never felt like this before wanting to actually electrify her, make her need him, like he was finding himself needing her. He felt like a mere mortal and what was worse he felt like a baffling fool who didn't know how to interact with woman. He cursed himself quietly and looked over at Caroline who was sitting opposite of him quietly.

He watched her delicate pink tongue jet out and lick her lips followed by her teeth biting them gently. He swallowed thickly feeling a strain in his pants. He looked away from her mouth and gazed in her eyes, which were watching him as closely as he was watching her.

"You look beautiful tonight, Ms. Salvatore." Klaus rasped eliciting a blush from her.

"You say that every time I see you." she said bashfully.

"Because it's the truth. I must be honest with you; I've never seen anyone as beautiful as you. You're indescribable." Klaus blurted out honestly. Once the words came out he clamped his teeth down annoyed he had been so tactless. It was the truth, but he wanted to draw her in slowly, he didn't want to rush things. He looked out the window feeling even more like a babbling idiot and going back to cursing himself angrily.

She grinned at him and leaned over to take his hand gently in hers. He looked away from the window surprised and over at her hand in his hand. She squeezed it gently and shuffled closer.

"Thank you. You're quite handsome yourself, Mr. Mikaelson. You're as indescribable as you claim I am. I find you very attractive." She whispered looking into his eyes honesty seeping through her own and into his.

He felt an unfamiliar clenching at his heart as well as a strange feeling come over him. He opened his mouth to return the sentiment when the carriage came to a halt.

"We're at our destination Mr. Mikaelson." The driver announced.

Klaus gave Caroline a charming smile before tightening his grip on her hand.

"Are you ready?" he asked looking over at her.

She nodded reluctantly, "let's go." She said as he pushed the door open and stepped out before helping her out as well. They shared one last smile before entering the Gilbert dinner party.

Mr. Gilbert answered the door at the first knock and welcomed them inside with a warm smile. Klaus excused himself to talk with Elijah as Caroline made her rounds to the neighbors.

"Elijah." Klaus said going over to Elijah who was speaking with Mr. Forbes.

"Excuse me, my brother needs me." Elijah said ever the polite one.

Klaus and Elijah walked into a quiet hallway of the mansion not wanting to be disturbed.

"What's the matter, Niklaus?" Elijah asked sipping his wine.

"There's a guest in Caroline's. Her name is Katherine." Klaus mumbled watching the opening of the hallway to make sure no one was coming.

"You want me to go investigate." Elijah guessed knowing his brother well.

"Indeed. You can play the sick one tonight." Klaus said looking to his brother for his help.

Elijah regarded him for a minute before nodding, "as you wish brother. Kol and Rebekah shall be arriving soon." He said before downing his wine and going to leave the hall.

"Brother," Klaus began staring at his brother in the eyes. "Always and forever." Klaus said after a moment.

Elijah gave him a brief smile before leaving the hall. Klaus emerged a few minutes later to see him telling the Gilberts of a sudden illness he developed. Klaus smirked to himself and looked around the party for Caroline wondering where she had gone.

He finally located her in a corner having a heated conversation with Mr. Lockwood. Klaus scowled upon seeing Mr. Lockwood's hand on her arm and advanced towards them his blood boiling as jealousy raged through his veins.

(A/n: So? What do you guys think? Please review and let me know! Next chapter will Elijah find Katherine? Will he betray his brother again or turn her in for her awaited torture? On top of that what's Klaus gonna do to Tyler? And will Klaus forgo his plan with caroline and just give in to his feelings? Also let me know if you want Mabekah or Stebakah! It could go either way. Thanks!)