Elegant, gold writing held her name on snow white paper. Caroline sat at a small coffee shop in Mystic Falls. The invitation came from Klaus. It was time for the yearly Founder's party, and this year it was at the Michelson's new house. Caroline thought back at the other ball, Klaus had invited her to. She resented herself for feeling the way she did about a person who had tried to kill everyone she loved. And what about Tyler, every time she thought about Klaus, Tyler came back into her head. Caroline could only think of one way to keep her feelings at bay, to stay away from Klaus. She placed her hands on the warm coffee cup and closed her eyes, letting the sunlight stroke her skin. She felt safe, hearing the buzzing of people and the hum of cars as they raced along the roads. The squeal of a chair broke her day dreaming. Klaus. He sat opposite her, smiling, amused at her surprise. He noticed the invitation in her hands. "Will you go with me", he gestured at the envelope. "Go away". Caroline stood up and started walking, not looking back. Klaus caught up with her in a second. "Come on Caroline, we had so much fun last time, I'll even take you shopping. Please", he grabbed her wrist and a shiver raced through Caroline's spine. She felt…drawn to him. Gazing at his face she contemplated going with him. "Yes", she blurted out. Glancing down she continued, "pick me up at seven, tonight." She turned on her heel, feeling secretly pleased to be having another date with Klaus.