"Kidnap me"

It was almost night time. And Caroline Forbes was still sitting in front of her dresser completely and utterly puzzled. She stood up and went to her closet. She opened it and looked at her little pink flapper dress. Her mother bought it to her just a few days ago. She told her it was completely unnecessary because she had enough dresses already, but she had to admit it was quite charming. Just the right dress to wear to the club. Tyler invited her to join him again this evening … And then … There was another invitation that was burning her up inside.

"Come to the club tonight and I promise I'll take you to the stars." he said. He … Nik … She closed her eyes and remembered how her stomach twisted and turned when he took her hand. She remembered how he made her laugh. He could be a lot of things, a scoundrel, the devil, the bad guy, the big bad wolf, but he was also intelligent and not just book smart. He knew about life. And the possibility he could teach her … Teach her how to live, was just so toxic. Like a shiny apple dangling just in front of her. But would she ever have the courage to grab it?

"No!" she screamed at herself and closed the closet. She wasn't going to behave like a silly little girl. No, it couldn't be enough for him to sweet talk her into anything. She knew the likes of him. He only wanted one thing. But yet … He seemed so different with her that afternoon, so genuine … And let's be honest … Nobody has offered before to take her to the stars … Especially not in that rich British accent … She opened the closet again and stared at the dress again. She was so conflicted. She still thought he was the devil that was trying to compel her to do something wrong but she just didn't care so much anymore. Maybe it wasn't wrong after all … Maybe … Maybe it was just about right?

" Caroline?" her mother interrupted her thoughts.

"I just came to tell you have a visitor. Someone you'll be very pleased to see I believe."

" Who is it mother?" but before her mother could utter a word Miss Katherine Pierce stormed into the room like a hurricane she was known to be.

"Katherine!" Caroline screamed from joy and threw herself into the arms of her dear friend.

"Missed me that much sweet Caroline? My, my I guess I'll have to go away more often."

"Don't tease me Kat. You know I missed you. It's never the same in this town without you."

"I have missed you too little Care bear. So much … But come, let us sit. We have a lot of catching up to do."

Caroline let Katherine do the talking. It was just so amazing to listen to her. Katherine was 3 years older then her, but had experienced so much in her life. She was like a role model to Caroline. She was also a part of a very old and distinguished Chicago family, but unlike Caroline, she had a father that was crazy about his only child, and that let her get away with anything. The streets of Chicago talked about the infamous Katherine and her shameful behavior, but old Pierce didn't seem to mind, as long as she was happy. He was a bit of a trouble himself in his young days, so he liked to see himself once more in his independent daughter. Katherine has been Caroline's role model because she managed to go to college and study to be a fashion designer. Something most respectable women of Chicago frown upon, but Katherine got to travel to Paris and Rome and work with some of the most respectable fashion designers of the time. Her and her fiancé Stefan Salvatore. Yes, funny coincidence, she was dating and being engaged to Damon's younger brother for years now. Caroline was proud so say she was also the one to introduce them. But although they loved each other very much Katherine had no intention to marry any time soon. "First I want to finish college and build a name for myself. In Stefan truly loves me, he will wait." she always said and she was right. Her charm and beauty were hard to resist. Her witty brain even harder. And her strength … Ah, Caroline really wished she could be more like her.

"Hey, Earth to my little Care bear? Where have you wandered off baby doll? I just asked you what's new in your little life. Although I have to be honest and say I already know … Getting married, ha? For the little Lockwood brat? Now, whose bright idea was that?"

"Kat, I really don't think you should talk like that." Caroline said shyly.

"Don't worry; your father is not at home. I saw him leave as I was coming. Pleasant as ever, I think he thinks I'm a bad influence on you … But he can't say anything since he's friends with my father. Got to love that." Katherine said and winked not giving a damn what anyone thought of her.

"I … I don't think he dislikes you Kat. He's just, you know … Him … He's a hard man to understand."

"Caroline, I've known you for years now. You don't have to defend him in front of me. Remember all the nights you cried to me because of his maltreatment? I'm sure you haven't forgotten, because I haven't either. I know his making you marry Tyler. Oh Caroline … What about college? Your hopes and dreams? In the end, God damn it all, what about love?"

" Kat …" Caroline said and started crying. Katherine just hugged her and said: " Tell me everything."

And so Caroline did the exact same thing. She told her friend every little detail, even about Nik.

"Wow, and here I thought I led an interesting life. None other than the Nik Mikaelson? I met him once you know. But I doubt he even remembers that. He's quite the looker though. Very charming, but kind of cold and distant. But it seems he has taken quite the fancy in you. That's great."

"Kat, are you out of your mind? How on Earth is that great? I'm marrying another man in less then a month from today."

"Please, nothing is set in stone yet. Until I see a ring on that pretty finger of yours I'm still rooting for a Forbes/Mikaelson rendezvous."

"Kat … You're insane!" Caroline screamed but then calmed down, remembering her mother could be eavesdropping at the door.

"Am I Care bear? Do you dare to look your friend in the eyes and lie to her that you don't like him? At all? Not one tiny, tiiiiny bit? Do you?"

Caroline should have said something, she knew she should, but she just stayed silent and smiled a bit.

" Ok, so that's that. We are getting you dressed and dolled up and your going with Stefan and me to the club tonight. And I don't want to hear a word about it. Destiny awaits my fair lady."


Katherine always had her way, so another night in the row Caroline found herself in Tyler's club. Although it wasn't Tyler that was on her mind. She was standing there in her pretty little pink flapper dress, hair up, slight make up on, and elephants in her stomach. Seriously, these weren't sweet, little, precious butterflies, these were horrible huge elephants making her sick. She wanted to see him so badly. She was constantly tilting her head left and right.

" Looking for Tyler?" Stefan asked her. They were standing alone near the bar while Katherine was greeting some old friends of hers.

" Hm, yes …" she said but not very convincingly.

" I heard about the marriage. I guess I should congratulate the lovely bride? Right?" Stefan was asking her suspiciously. He was totally under Katherine's influence.

"Stefan, you know I love you like a brother I never had, but please … I beg you … Don't you start too!"

"You're right. I bet my dear Kat already gave you a piece of her mind. I … You know I just want to see you happy, right? If anyone in this world deserves it then it's you Care."

"You're just saying that because I met you to Katherine and now you're forever in my debt." Caroline was kidding.

"Forever in your debt or forever cursing you? That woman is the devil. But she's my devil." Stefan's eyes softened. He loved Katherine so much, and Caroline wished someone would care for her so deeply and genuinely. And right at that moment Tyler appeared by her side.

"Caroline, what a pleasant surprise. You have no idea how happy I am to see you. So honoured you have accepted my invitation two nights in a row." he kissed her hand gently and she smiled politely but felt nothing. She was still holding on … Waiting for someone else … Stefan and Tyler already knew each other since they belonged to the same circle, but they didn't particularly fancy one another. Tyler thought Stefan was a love sick fool running after that Katherine Piece and following her around the world the way he did, and Stefan thought Tyler was a daddy's little boy that would forever hide behind his last name and money. But because of Caroline they were smiling at each other and pretending to be best buds. That is until hurricane Katherine stormed into the picture …

"Well, well if it isn't Tyler Lockwood." she said and looked at him up and down.

"Miss Pierce I presume? It's a pleasure." Tyler kissed her hand but Katherine took it away from him and just seemed bored. She knew how to put a man down without saying a word.

"So, how were you travels Miss Pierce? I hear you like to spend a lot of time in Paris." Caroline wasn't sure if Tyler was truly trying to be pleasant or if he was trying to put Katherine in her place.

"Paris is wonderful, as is Europe. Have you been?"

"No, I'm afraid I am very busy, a business to run and all." Ok, Caroline saw know he was being just cocky, and she didn't like him one bit. At least when Nik was cocky he did it with style. Where was he by the way? He told her to come here and now he was nowhere in sight? Caroline didn't want to admit it but she was dying to see him. It was only a few hours since their last encounter, half a day, but it seemed like forever. She longed to be near him.

"Too bad Mr. Lockwood. You have no idea how much you can learn abroad. About culture, art, good manners."

Oh, Katherine was on fire tonight. She had no idea if Tyler would pick up that this was a plain insult to him and if he would lash out to Kat. But then suddenly she heard a voice behind them.

"Good evening."

She turned around and yes, it was him. He looked so handsome in his suit it made her heart skip a bit. She looked at him not more then a second, but she saw the recognition in his eyes. He was glad she was there, he was glad she came.

" Nik … You decided to join us. He usually doesn't leave his office if there isn't some girl in question. Who is your victim tonight?" Tyler was teasing him.

"Oh, you don't know her. You don't know her at all." Nik said and Caroline felt his look on her.

"Anyways, my name is Nik Mikaelson. He introduced himself to Stefan and Katherine."

Katherine gave him his hand and said: "You're quite the legend Mr. Mikaelson. Should I believe everything I here about you?"

" I don't know Miss Pierce. Should I believe everything I hear about you?"

Katherine just smiled and said: "Touché."

Caroline knew Katherine had liked him the second he said that sentence, he had guts, and Katherine liked men with guts. And Caroline felt something strange in that moment. No, it couldn't be, but it was. She felt jealous. She of course knew Katherine would never look another man while she was with Stefan, but she still felt jealous. She was going crazy. Especially since he was standing so close to her. But there was Tyler in between them … In every way possible … She couldn't stop staring at him as he was getting into a heated discussion with Katherine about the best European writer at the moment. He was just so powerful. In his looks, in his knowledge, his behaviour. Everything about him screamed power and Caroline was once again feeling a little out her league but at the same time very, very intrigued by this man and what he could offer to her. What he could be for her … And maybe … What she could be for him …

Stefan was cracking up while listening to the banter between Klaus and Katherine, but Tyler was obviously bored since nobody paid any attention to him. Nik stole the spotlight. And he's wan a good way to steal my heart, Caroline thought to herself not being able to fight this strong attraction any longer.

"Oh, I think I see the mayor. What an honour that he visited my club. I should go greet him. Caroline are you coming with me? This is a great opportunity for him to meet my beautiful fiancée."

Caroline felt trapped. Oh no … She didn't want to meet the mayor, or go anywhere with Tyler. She wanted to stay here. Close to Nik. Just being close to him made her blood boil.

" I …" she was trying to figure out what to say. Some excuse … But there was none actually …

But saint Katherine flew to her rescue as always.

"Oh no, Caroline? My dress got stuck in the back. You have to escort me to the ladies room so I can fix it."

"Can't Stefan do it?" Tyler asked in an angry tone.

"Tyler, how dare you even suggest something so preposterous? I am a lady you now." she said in an offended voice and dragged Caroline with her.

When they arrived at the ladies room, Katherine started laughing like crazy and Caroline joined her.

"What a tool." was the only thing Katherine said between laughs.

"Thank you." Caroline whispered to her.

"No need to thank, I got your back. Now goo, goo back and find that hunk of yours. And you know which one I'm talking about."

Caroline thought about it for a second or two, but that was it. She stepped outside and went to find Nik. She barely made two steps when someone grabbed her and pulled her into the darkness.

" Good evening beautiful."

"Nik … You almost gave me a heart attack. What do you think you're doing? Kidnapping me?"

" Well actually beautiful Miss Caroline that is exactly what I'm doing. I'm so glad you came tonight. I was dying to see you."

"But you just saw me this morning."

"So? Tell me you weren't dying to see me too?"

Caroline felt fortunate they were in the dark and he couldn't see her eyes. Because her eyes never knew how to lie. Her eyes would tell him everything.

" I don't know why I came here tonight." she decided to be a bit honest.

" Well, even that's a start, no? You came to see the stars."

" And where are they?" she asked bravely, a bit of Katherine must have gotten into her. Or maybe it was there all along and he was dragging this side of her onto the surface.

" Well personally I think they're in your gorgeous smile. But they are also just around the corner, but you'll have to trust me. So are you ready to be kidnapped?"

They stood in silence for a moment. The only noise you could hear was the beating of their hearts. Perfect synchronized beating of two lonely hearts on its way to find one other … For that reason Caroline felt like her heart gave her no other choice but to say: "Yes. Kidnap me."


You guys, I just want to thank you for all your kind words, I'm so glad you want me to continue this. I finally started feeling this story, and I have a certain plan in my head where I plan to take it. So for now I'm definately continuing ;).

I hope you like this chapter, I kind of love it. Not much Klaroline(next chapter will be a lot of it, I promise) but I looove Katherine, I think I made her quite the cool character. And I loved that elephant part because seriously? Haven't you ever felt that way? It's just so strange when you start falling for someone. I hope I captured that moment correctly. PLEEEASE REVIEW AND LET ME KNOW! YOUR REVIEWS ARE WHAT KEEPS ME GOING ;)!