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They still stood in front of each other. Caroline still had tears running down her face and Klaus was still holding her upper arms waiting for answer from her.
"If I turn you, would you love me as I love you?"
She took deep breaths to compose herself, never taking her eyes away from his determined ones. Steadily she brought her hands up to his face to which he closed his eyes briefly at her touch.
When he opened his eyes again and looked into hers he knew he wasn't going to like what she was about to say to him.
"Klaus," she gently began, "I know that you think you're in love with me, but the truth is that we hardly know each other." She could see the anger rising beneath his silence. "Think about it. The times we've spent with each other have always been because we were forced to work with each other, or my friends were trying to kill you or you were going to kill them."
He pulled away from her and walked over to a window.
Caroline watched him, wondering what he thinking, or really wondering if what she was saying mattered. She gathered the bed sheet that was wrapped around her and lifted it so she could walk over to him. He wouldn't look at her but he could sense he was just behind his shoulder.
"I have feelings for you," she continued. "I mean, I care for you, I do."
Klaus clenched his jaw at her words and then turned to face her again. "It's not enough, Caroline. All that you've said is true but you forget other moments we've shared. Love isn't logical, sweetheart. Come to me when you accept that."
He started to walk away from her but then she grabbed his arm. "Wait, where are you going?"
"You still remember what vampires eat, love, don't you?" And then he was gone.
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After showering, Caroline got ready for what was left of the day. She ate alone and in silence in the kitchen and then she waited. She waited for what seemed like hours.
She constantly checked her phone but no one called. She realized she had never spoken to him over the phone before but when she scrolled through her contacts she wasn't surprised she had his number.
She walked outside onto the immense patio that looked over the gardens and watched the sunset. The day had been short but, for her, it felt like the longest day ever.
Other moments we've shared.
Yes, she knew exactly what he was talking about. They had had plenty of moments that made her feel like she was the only girl in the world for him.
All the times he had saved her came rushing into her mind. Every time their eyes connected. Those moments when they both knew that what she was saying had nothing to do with what she was feeling.
The times when they genuinely laughed with each other; the first was in his art studio and the second was during their date.
She learned a long time ago that his humanity was never not there. He was just broken. Hurt. Betrayed. And every time she remembered that, she found herself wishing she could extend her loyalty to him and forget every horrible thing he had ever done.
Looking at her phone again and seeing no messages, she decided enough was enough. She went to down to the seven car garage, chose a car and drove into the night.
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"I think he's right," Stefan told her from where they sat in his of library of the boarding house.
"What?" Caroline was shocked. She had just spent the last hour confessing to Stefan about the supposed relationship she had with Klaus. She started at the very beginning, not wanting to leave out any details, much to his regret, because she wanted to make sure he had a clear idea of what she was going through.
She was expecting him to tell her that not totally giving into Klaus was the right decision. She truly expected that from him because she also knew that he wanted her to remain human, but when he just he agreed with Klaus she couldn't help the sound of surprise that escaped her mouth.
"You're joking, right?"
"No, Caroline, I'm not." He stood up and walked around the sofa and poured himself a glass of bourbon. "Klaus and I go way back. I know how he thinks and while I don't agree with all his decisions, I learned a long time ago that he is extremely perceptive. He knows what he's talking about."
"So what are you saying? Give into him?"
"I think you're looking at it all wrong. It's not so much giving in to him, it's just you being honest with yourself."
"I don't get it, Stefan. How can you encourage me to choose the bad guy?"
He sighed and then looked at her again. "We've talked about this, remember?"
"Yeah."
"We're all the same. There isn't good or bad for us. Only choices."
At the same moment, her phone beeped and when she saw who the message was from, her heart skipped.
Klaus:
Come home, love.
8:39pm
Home. Technically it was their home she thought. The sound of it made her body warm.
Stefan watched Caroline blush as she stared at her phone. "Caroline, I'm not encouraging you to become some dark vixen of the night," he joked, "but I do think you should do something for yourself for once."
"Dark vixen of the night?" She laughed. She was thankful for the friendship she had with Stefan. Do something for myself. Her phone beeped again.
Klaus:
Come home.
8:41pm
Caroline read the text and smiled but was annoyed with his impatience.
"Look," he said, "right now we don't know where Silas is or when he plans on showing his face again. But we can't wait for that. You can't wait around, Caroline. Your life shouldn't revolve around that."
She fell back on the sofa and groaned in defeat. "I know. You're right." Her phone beeped again.
Klaus:
Tell me you're safe wherever you are, love.
8:42pm
"Is that him?" Stefan asked, already knowing the answer.
"Yeah. I think he's used to getting his way. He's kinda bossy." They both laughed at the obvious.
"And strong?" Stefan added grimly.
She realized Stefan was looking at her bruises and frowned. "He's mad at me about that too," she clarified, "I didn't say anything while he…I didn't say anything and I should have. I know he doesn't want to hurt me."
Stefan only nodded.
"Stefan," Caroline laughed. "I know I look like some abused wife trying to defend her bruises but come on, you know me…and you know him."
The Salvatore chuckled at the metaphor because, like she insisted, he knew it was far from the truth. He knew Klaus never wanted to hurt her, but then his thoughts were interrupted when her phone started ringing.
Caroline had raised her glass but then stopped mid sip when she saw who was calling.
"Hi," she answered after she accepted the call.
"Why aren't you answering my texts?"
The sound of his voice brought relief to her and she realized she really missed him. "I was going to. Klaus," she sighed, "it's only been five minutes since you texted me."
Stefan refilled his glass again and then began making his way out of the large room. "I'll be upstairs," he told her, "Feel free to stay as long as you want, Caroline." She nodded.
"You're with Stefan."
The jealousy in Klaus' voice brought Caroline's attention back to their phone call. "Yeah, I'm just over at his house."
"Have you had dinner yet?"
"Um, no."
"Will you…please come home. I'd like very much to talk to you over dinner."
He said please, she told herself. Caroline couldn't help her nerves. "Okay," she finally answered him.
"I'll see you soon, sweetheart."
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Klaus set his phone back down on the counter, grabbed a wine bottle, two glasses and then made his way to the dining room.
When he came home and Caroline was absent he wasn't exactly surprised. He was well aware that they parted on less appealing terms.
He didn't lie, however, when he mentioned feeding. As soon as he left the mansion he found someone to feed on. Afterwards he retreated to the woods and walked until he was so deep within the forest that he couldn't hear any sounds of civilization.
He spent the rest of the day thinking about Caroline and all that she had said to him; he concluded that he wouldn't believe a word of it because for her it was just another excuse to push him away.
And he also decided he wasn't going to let her do it anymore. Push him away that is.
Caroline was young, very young compared to him and he always kept that in mind. It was the reason why he was able to take all her insults and mean looks. His age and wisdom of the world allowed him to see beyond her defenses and truly look at the person she was. That was why he loved her, because he could see the real her. Beautiful. Strong. Full of light.
He set the wine and the glasses on the table the same moment he heard her pull into one of the garages.
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Caroline killed the engine and took a deep breath. She pulled down the visor mirror and checked her appearance. What are you doing, Caroline? Why are you still fighting him? She glared at herself in the mirror as if trying to compel herself from being stubborn.
The entire drive over to the mansion her thoughts were consumed of Klaus. She replayed every conversation they had and all the ones she didn't. There were times she looked at him when he wasn't watching and she admired him. She admired his strength and determination to keep going, to survive. The love that he had for his siblings, even though she didn't agree with the daggers, made her respect him because in the end he still fought for them even he said it was for himself.
The truth was that she had fallen in love with him rather quickly and it was because of that rapid fall did she constantly push him away. Stop being so scared.
She shook her head hard. She'd been human for over three months but it wasn't long enough for her to forget that vampires, including certain hybrids, could hear extremely well.
Reaching up, she pulled at her hair tie and let her hair fall around her shoulders. She brushed her fingers wildly through her waves until she was satisfied with how she looked.
She got out of the car and made her way to the door that entered into the mansion. With another deep breath she reached for the doorknob, pushed open, and then walked over the threshold.
"Evening, love," Klaus already felt relaxed at the sight of her even though he knew they could potential fight again.
Caroline also relaxed. She was relieved but also terribly nervous. She eyed him warily as he leaned against the frame of an archway. He was wearing a basic Henley and black jeans and she was glad because she was dressed just as casual with her strapless spring dress and cardigan. Of course she would worry about what she was wearing when it didn't really matter. "Hi," she replied meekly. Why I could I talk to him over the phone so easily and now I just feel small? She watched him push off the frame and stalk towards her.
His eyes locking her gaze to him, he could tell she was unsure. Honestly he missed the bravery she used to display to him but this was her as a human. Always second guessing herself because he knew that she thought of herself as coming in as second best. "You look lovely, Caroline." Her chest rose and fell quickly with each step he took towards her. Without hesitation Klaus raised his hands and held the sides of her face and then brought his lips down to hers for a light kiss. It was quick and sweet but when he pulled away Caroline still blushed. She smiled at him and he smiled back. "I'm relieved you've returned safely."
She took his comment as something that was meant to lighten the mood so she rolled her eyes playfully before she spoke. "I've lived as a human longer than as a vampire, Klaus. I remember the rules. Don't talk to strangers. Look both ways before you cross." She giggled at herself but then stopped abruptly when she saw he wasn't amused. He stared down at her with a stern look that made her gulp noticeably.
Klaus was sincere when he said he was relieved. She was now easily broken and that fact had become, in a matter of one day, a constant worry for him. He moved one of his hands to hold her chin and kissed her again but a little more roughly. He slid his tongue across her bottom lip and then bit down hard. The pressure wasn't enough to break her skin but it was uncomfortable enough for her to push him away just slightly.
"Ow!" she complained with wide eyes, looking up at him as she touched her lip.
"Don't joke about your life, Caroline."
The second kiss was meant to scold her and she took it as a hint of how controlling he would be if they were really in a relationship. Oh I would change that. Wait, am I really considering giving him a chance? Focus, Caroline. "Then give me another one," she challenged.
"Ah," he raised his eyebrows, "and there's the fire I've been missing." He grasped her hand gently and began to lead her to the dining room.
Caroline scoffed and snatched her hand from his and brushed past him. She intended to continue giving him the cold shoulder but when she saw the romantic dinner settings she stopped in her tracks. "What's this?" she asked turning to face him as he slowly entered the room.
"A glimpse," he replied casually.
She was still confused as he pulled out a chair and motioned for her to sit. "Of?" she inquired.
"Of a future if you choose to open your eyes, love." He pushed in her chair as she sat down. He took the seat across from her and then called out to someone. "You can come out now."
Right on cue, Hayley walked in with a scowl on her face. "Hello Caroline, may I pour you a glass of wine?"
"Um," Caroline couldn't believe what she had just heard or better yet what she was seeing. Hayley dressed in a white button up and black dress pants. She was dressed as restaurant's help. Caroline turned her face to Klaus again. "What did you do?" she interrogated sharply.
"Nothing, love." Klaus smirked when he glanced at the brunette. "Hayley came to me this afternoon because I hadn't returned with the needed items. I was going to send her back to New Orleans with them but then she mentioned you and I wasn't exactly pleased with her opinions. So," he leaned back in his chair like a king would do, "Hayley has agreed to cater to us tonight."
Caroline was biting her inner cheek to keep from smiling but she failed miserably. "She agreed?"
"Of course she did, sweetheart," Klaus coolly assured her. "I will admit that it took a bit of persuading on my half but in the end she just felt compelled to help."
Caroline heard Hayley growl.
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Dinner was coming to an end as hinted by Hayley's serving of dessert. They were served an exquisite Italian meal and fine wine that Caroline was sure Hayley could not take credit for. That also made her sure that Hayley hadn't been the only one compelled that evening.
They made small talk over dinner. Klaus then talked about New Orleans and his siblings. Caroline would ask him questions from time to time but with every answer he gave, she felt she already knew. As time passed on, she realized how deep her feelings were for him. In one moment, she accepted that Love did not have a set time or sensible guidelines. It was just a feeling in her heart and she knew it was only for the Original Hybrid that sat in front of her.
Klaus asked her questions in return, some regarding her reasons for becoming overly social in school, others pertaining to why she was so forgiving. None of her answers surprised him.
"You may leave now, Hayley." Klaus instructed her to take the items with her on her way. "Oh and do tell my brother that I won't be returning for some time."
Hayley rolled her eyes but did as she was told and left eagerly.
He was amused when he found Caroline's judging eyes on him.
"You can't do that again," she huffed out.
"Do what exactly?"
"Compel someone just to serve you dinner," she explained. "Compulsion should only be used if it's, if it's, I don't know, a life or death situation." She crossed her arms in front of her, determined to stick to her beliefs.
Klaus wanted to argue but then decided otherwise. "Okay," he conceded.
Caroline dropped her hands in her lap. "What?"
"I said okay, love, if that's what you want."
She sat across from him surprised by his response. "You would do that for me?"
"Would that make you happy?" He gazed at her as if trying to convey how much she meant to him.
"Yes," she whispered.
"Then yes, I would." He leaned forward slightly. "Caroline, do you believe me when I say I love you?"
She let out a shaky breath. "Yes."
He clenched his jaw together, frustrated because he could see her wall building up again. She was answering him truthfully but she was still fighting with herself. He sighed heavily. "Then—"
"I love you, too," she whispered.
Klaus stiffened and closed his eyes at her confession. He felt like he waited his entire existence to hear those words from her. Still, he had to hear her say why. So he asked.
Her heart was pounding in her chest but she couldn't tear her eyes from his. Do something for myself. She looked at him and saw a man she loved. With all his imperfections and complications, she loved him. "You understand me," she began, "It's like you're the only who sees the real me. You always have, Klaus." She laughed without humor and then placed a hand on her forehead. "You give me whiplash. I don't care what you think. We hardly know each other but we understand each other." She smiled at him. "You won't always enjoy me," she warned him, laughing, and she turned her eyes elsewhere as if pondering, "I'm a lot to handle. You can ask my mom about that." She laughed again. "Then again you can be difficult too. But," she looked in him in the eyes again, "I think we'll be okay. Right?"
Before Caroline could say another word, Klaus was pulling her up from her chair and into his arms. He held her against him as if she was his life source. He then pulled away but only to cup her face. "You realize, love, that I'm not going to let you go now."
She held his wrists and pressed up on her toes and kissed him sweetly. "Yes," she smiled up at him.
"Say it again."
She saw how he had unshed tears in his eyes and grinned from happiness. "I love you," she told him again.
Klaus crushed her body to his and molded his mouth over hers, kissing her so deeply she whimpered and her knees went weak.
Her hands went into his hair and then to the back of head, not letting him part from her. She grew dizzy from how intensely they were kissing so Klaus reluctantly pulled away to grant her air. He wrapped an arm around her back and curled the other under knees and lifted her. As he carried her down hall he heard heart beating rapidly and he smiled down at her.
Caroline felt like it was her first time all over again. She had let everything out in the open. There was no turning back now; she knew that.
When Klaus managed to grab a blanket and opened a back door Caroline's curiosity peaked. "Where are we going?"
He dipped his head and captured her lips once more before he answered her. "To the garden."
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After weaving through what seemed like a labyrinth, Klaus finally set Caroline down on her feet so he could lay out the blanket.
She looked around and gasped at the beauty of everything. "Three months and I never wandered back here," she admitted when she felt his arms wrap around her from behind. "Why here?"
He softly kissed the side of her neck, then her cheek up to her temple. "I want you under the stars."
He held her to his chest possessively as his other hand squeezed her breasts, making her flutter her eyes shut.
He intended to undress her slowly but she turned in his arms and made quick work of his shirt. She tugged at his necklaces so she could kiss him again which he obliged. It was like a storm was unleashed between them because they were grabbing at each other, undressing each other and leaving frantic open-mouthed kissed over their bodies. He sucked on her neck and she nibbled on ear. Their hands roamed over each other's curves and muscles, desperate for warmth and bare skin.
Caroline stepped out of her flats, her last article of clothing and then pushed him to lay down on the blanket. His boots were already off so she tugged at his pants and boxers, pulling them both off at once.
Klaus watched Caroline through lustful eyes. Her body glowed under the stars and moonlight and the way her skin felt against his was sensational. The way her lips felt on his chest, he felt like he couldn't breathe. Her wet kisses trailed down to his stomach and then he groaned when she gently took him in her hand and began to stroke him. "Caroline," he whispered her name and then moaned when she took him in her mouth and began to suck.
Caroline peered up and saw Klaus looking back at her with his lips parted and his breath ragged. She quickened her pace and he tangled a hand in her hair, cupping the back of her gently. With her free hand she sought out his and they laced their fingers together and squeezed tightly.
Still, Klaus didn't want it to be over so he quickly so he reached down and pulled her up to him so that she was straddling him. She pouted at him and he chuckled as he kissed her lips. "You surprise me, sweetheart. I never took you for that kind of girl, not that I'm complaining." He smirked when she kissed the side of his neck, effectively hiding her blushing face.
He moved his hand between her legs and then guided her until he was deep within her. Caroline sighed at the feeling of being so full. She pulled back to look at his face and her heart skipped when their eyes connected again.
"Move for me, love," he commanded lovingly.
She rose her on knees and then pressed down again and they both moaned at the feeling. She repeated the motion and clenched her eyes shut at the incredible heat that was building between them.
Klaus sat up and tilted her slightly back. "Don't stop," he told her, his voice strong and raw. He covered one of her breasts with his mouth and gently sucked and licked. He did this repeatedly, switching back and forth to give each equal attention.
Caroline panted at the feeling of his tongue on her chest but when she felt his thumb begin to circle her most sensitive center she felt a heat rising that she knew she wouldn't be able to control.
She continued her movements, at first slow and sensual but as his thumb circled around her faster she began to quicken her movements, threatening to break her steady pace.
She knew it was coming. Klaus watched her throw her head back and bite her lip and he groaned at the sight of her. He was determined to make her fall apart. Shatter her so that he was the only one who could put her back together again.
She held onto his shoulders tightly and rose and fell on him without any control. Her body was seeking release and she didn't want to try to steady herself. And then finally she felt the most delicious heat travel from the core of her body to every tip of her toes and fingers. She cried out and gasped for air and the heat somehow continued to build within her.
Klaus watched her orgasm and he had never felt more aroused but he continued to circle his thumb on her simply because he wanted her to fall apart again.
The feeling was too much. Small jolts of pleasure made her shudder and she felt as if she might break and die of pleasure. "Klaus," she begged in between breaths. His arm remained behind her back, effectively holding her to him and his other hand continued to caress her. She pulled at his hand but he wouldn't stop.
"Again, Caroline," he growled out, now needing her release for the sake of his own.
His words were her undoing and once again she shattered as pleasure wracked her body. She clenched around him and groaned.
In a flash he had pinned beneath him and he began to thrust into her frantically. He lifted her arms and held them above her head and then seized her mouth, forcing his tongue in as he penetrated her deeply.
She pulled her mouth away from his and panted. "Easy, not so tight."
Klaus immediately loosened his grip on her wrists but continued to move within her, circling his hips and thrusting at different angles until she cried out again. He found her mouth again and with one last push he stiffened and groaned as he poured his love into her.
He let his body fall completely onto hers and she wrapped her arms and legs around him, keeping him close. Their mouths were still touching, both breathing raggedly into each other but also smiling. I love you.
**Hope this chapter was worth the wait! Just one more chapter and I'm betting you all can guess what will happen.
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PS- I'm super excited for 4x20. Klaus. Caroline. Prom. Yes!