Another update from me! Thanks for the reviews and I hope you like this chapter. Pure Klaroline scenes here! I'm so psyched waiting for the new season to start. Can't wait to see Joseph Morgan back in action!
Caroline huffed in exasperation as she sifted through her clothes. She had no idea where Klaus would be taking her. She didn't want to look sloppy or overdressed. It was six and she had one hour left. She sighed in defeat as she settled for a white cotton dress.
She slipped into it and sent Tyler her daily text which consists of missing him and asking him to hold on and how much she loves him. Caroline sighed as she walked towards her window. The sun was about to set giving the town of Mystic Falls a lovely orange hue. She glanced down and jumped, startled by what she saw. The figure below seemed to have noticed her as he glanced up and smiled.
Caroline glared at him as she raced downstairs and flung open the door to see the hybrid standing there grinning. He was dressed in his usual jeans and top.
"Stop being such a creep!" Caroline scolded.
Klaus raised his eyebrows. "I was early so I decided to wait here until it's seven. Would you rather I climb in through your window, sweetheart?"
Caroline couldn't find a reply so she decided to scoff at him and walked towards the kitchen.
"It seems like you're ready." Klaus said as he stepped into her house.
"Yea, so?" replied Caroline as she poured herself a drink.
"We can leave if you're ready. I have great plans for tonight that I am sure you'll enjoy." Klaus said as he smiled.
Caroline glanced at the wall clock. It is only 6:40. She still had twenty minutes before seven.
"You said the date starts at seven, right? So there's still twenty minutes." replied Caroline as she headed to the living room.
She sat down on the couch and on the TV. Klaus did not reply but sat beside her and chuckled.
"What's so funny?" snapped Caroline.
"You are very unwilling to get this date started but I am sure after this date is over, you would regret that it had ended." said Klaus good naturedly.
"Kind of getting ahead ourselves, aren't we?" Caroline replied sarcastically to which Klaus only smirked.
They lapsed into silence as Caroline stared at the TV. In actual fact, Caroline's eyes were on the screen but her mind was wandering elsewhere. It felt weird sitting on the couch watching TV with Klaus. The man who had once tried to sacrifice her to break his curse and the man who repeatedly tried to murder her best friend. Caroline sneaked a peek at Klaus who was staring at the TV. He seemed just like a normal person.
"What shows do you watch on TV?" Klaus asked suddenly as he turned towards her.
Her peek was instantly spotted by Klaus who grinned. Caroline blushed and turned away from him.
"So, what do you normally watch on TV?" repeated Klaus.
Caroline expected him to make fun of her staring but apparently he did not. She turned to face him and his face was genuinely curious again, no hint of amusement anywhere.
"I watch Gossip Girl and some others." she replied.
"Never heard of it." Klaus said.
Caroline rolled her eyes. Of course he hadn't since he was busy plotting how to bring the residents of Mystic Falls trouble everytime.
"Well, it seems like it is seven. Our date starts now." Klaus said as he stood up and switched off the TV.
Caroline stared at the clock. It was indeed seven sharp. Resigning to fate, she stood up reluctantly and followed him out of the house.
"You look very pretty tonight, Caroline." Klaus complimented as he held open the door of his car to let her in.
Caroline rolled her eyes and climbed in but a smile was gracing her lips at his corniness.
They were soon speeding out of Mystic Falls when Caroline was getting a little hysterical.
"Where are you bringing me?" she shrieked. "Are you planning to kidnap me?"
"Relax, sweetheart." Klaus chuckled. "I'm not planning to kidnap you. There is this place downtown I think you will enjoy."
Caroline relaxed as she glared at him smirking away.
"Have you been out of Mystic Falls?" asked Klaus to which Caroline shook her head.
"My offer still stands you know." said Klaus. "I will take you anywhere you wish to go."
Caroline chose not to reply as she stared out of the window. She was not angry with Klaus but she just didn't know how to react.
They arrived at a small downtown district about an hour later and Klaus parked his car in front of a café.
"Are we dining here?" asked Caroline as they walked in.
"Yes, I managed to find this place that serves the best salmon." replied Klaus.
A waiter hurried out to serve them and Klaus compelled him to get them a booth by the corner that was distant from the rest of the tables.
"What would you like to have?" Klaus asked, his attention solely on Caroline.
"I can't decide! Everything looks really good!" Caroline said a little excitedly as she flipped through the menu.
Klaus smiled and turned to the waiter. "I want everything on the menu."
The waiter seemed shocked. "B-But, sir, there are more than fifty dishes… And it can't fit the table."
Klaus glared at him and said in a deathly whisper, "Then make it fit."
The waiter seemed to understand that Klaus is not one to be messed with as he nodded and scurried off immediately.
As soon as the waiter left, Caroline turned to Klaus in astonishment. "Why did you do that?"
"I thought you wanted everything in the menu, love. Was that not what you wanted?" Klaus asked.
Caroline was looking at him for any signs of sarcasm but Klaus seemed serious. Caroline sighed.
"Of course not! I just couldn't decide, that's all." Caroline said, slightly exasperated. "And we can't finish all that food!"
Their food arrived very soon after as people around gawked at them. There were eight waiters carrying trays of food to them and Caroline gasped.
"Just have a bite out of everything, sweetheart. In that way, you get to taste everything." Klaus said and smiled as the first waiter placed nine plates of food on their table. The remaining waiters were just standing awkwardly beside their table.
Caroline wanted to stay mad at Klaus but couldn't as soon as she took the first bite of dish that was placed in front of her. The steak tasted so good that Caroline was tempted to take another bite but decided to heed Klaus' advice.
"How is it, love? Is it to your liking?" asked Klaus.
In her excitement, Caroline beamed as she cut out a cube, stabbed it with her fork and handed it to Klaus.
"It's really good, try it!" she said happily.
Klaus seemed pleased as he took her fork from her and put the steak in his mouth. Of course Klaus knew how good it was considering he had been here quite a few times. Klaus returned her fork back to her but that was when Caroline realised she had willingly shared her fork with Klaus. Trying to hide her embarrassment, she cleared her throat and ventured on to the next dish.
It was almost an hour later and Caroline and Klaus had finished off taking a bite out of every single dish. And Klaus was not kidding. The salmon was the best out of everything she had. Caroline was so stuffed and contented, she couldn't help the smile that was spreading across her face. During their dinner, they had talked about almost everything but of course, they had carefully avoided subjects that had anything to do with Elena, doppelgangers, Bonnie, Damon, Stefan, hybrids and of course, Tyler. Caroline didn't want to admit but she actually had a pretty good time talking to Klaus.
"So, how is the date so far, Caroline?" Klaus asked, noticing the smile on her face. "I hope you enjoyed it so far."
"It was fine." replied Caroline, to which Klaus grinned. "Not bad but better than I expected."
They both emerged from their booth and Caroline had a horrible realisation. Klaus seemed to notice something was wrong as she was now staring at him, furious.
"Oh, you're just evil, Klaus. I can't believe I haven't thought of it!" hissed Caroline angrily.
Klaus stared at her, baffled. "Pardon me, love, but what are you talking about?"
"You're going to compel the waiters out of paying, isn't it?"
Klaus laughed. "Oh, I knew you would react like this. But not to worry, sweetheart, I am going to pay them."
Pay them? Seriously? Caroline stared at him suspiciously as they made their way to pay.
"That would be seven hundred and eighty dollars, sir." the waiter said.
Klaus fished a thousand dollar bill note out of his pocket and handed to the waiter. "Here, keep the change."
The waiter seemed as shocked as Caroline as he stared at them as they walked out of the café.
"Seven hundred and eighty dollars for a meal? That's outrageous!" Caroline said as she got into Klaus' car.
Klaus smiled as he started the car and drove. "It is cheap considering how much we had."
"Where are we going now?" asked Caroline.
It was almost nine thirty and a part of her feels like going back to Mystic Falls yet another small part of her was intrigued by Klaus' plans.
"We are going to a bar." replied Klaus simply. "It is just around the corner."
True enough, in less than five minutes, they stopped in front of a bar. They got out and proceeded in and Caroline noticed that the bar was dimly lit but cosy nonetheless. Something in Caroline felt weird as she observed the people inside.
"Are they all vampires?" whispered Caroline, slightly in awe.
Klaus smiled and nodded as he steered Caroline to a private booth. "This is a vampire bar. In private, they like to call this place the fangout."
Caroline tried to contain her laughter but it failed and a snort came out instead. "Seriously?"
Klaus nodded and smiled. She noticed that a few vampires around the bar were staring at Klaus. It was a look of fear mixed with admiration. Some vampires were staring at her curiously instead. Perhaps they were thinking who this blonde was that had the original's attention?
They were seated, bodies slightly close as Caroline flushed at the proximity. Klaus waved a waiter over.
"O for me and B positive for the lady." Klaus ordered.
The waiter nodded and left them alone. Caroline wondered if they were going to bring humans with blood type O and B positive over for them to drink on. Her gaze wandered around the bar and to her relief, there were no signs of vampires drinking on anyone at all. All of them were sipping on blood that were in normal glasses. If a normal human were to enter this bar, they probably wouldn't have noticed anything wrong with it.
"So, this is dessert?" asked Caroline. "I thought we'd be having a more normal date."
"How is normal to you?" asked Klaus. "Are you not craving for some blood?"
Caroline shrugged. "I'm fine. Had a couple of blood bags before I left home."
"What dessert would you have preferred?" Klaus probed.
"Ice-cream!" came Caroline's immediate reply and she regretted it instantly thinking of how childish she must have sounded.
Klaus didn't seem to think so as he looked at her fondly. Their drinks arrived soon after and Caroline drank it anyway. Which vampire would refuse blood? And it was her favourite type at that.
"How did you know I like B positive?" asked Caroline, staring at him suspiciously.
Klaus smirked. "Oh, it's a small town. Word gets around."
Caroline rolled her eyes. "Stalker."
It was ten and the crowd was starting to fill in. Music filled the bar as vampires were heading towards the dance floor.
"Come, have a dance with me." Klaus said as he stood up and offered his hand.
Caroline took it and they proceeded towards the dance floor. It was a slow song and they swayed along to the music.
"You know, you still look very beautiful in just a cotton dress." whispered Klaus into her ear.
Caroline turned a brilliant shade of magenta as she chose not to reply. She hates it when he whispers to her. It reminds her of that night when she was lying in bed after Tyler had bitten her and when Klaus had came over to save her life. His whispers always send a strange tingling feeling to her back and toes. They continued dancing in silence and the song ended soon after.
Klaus led her back to their booth and said, "Give me a moment, sweetheart. I'll be back shortly."
Before Caroline could ask where he was going, Klaus was gone. She took a sit but in less than a minute, a vampire was right in front of her. Caroline had noticed him earlier. He was the one who was staring at her instead of Klaus. And his stares were making Caroline slightly uncomfortable. He was tall and quite handsome.
"So, where did your date go?" asked the vampire as he sat in the booth next to Caroline.
Caroline glared at him and shifted away. "None of your business. Now, leave me alone."
The vampire didn't seem annoyed but instead, he laughed. "Come now, don't play hard to get. Just have one dance with me. You'll find me fun. I'm probably a lot more fun than your date."
Caroline ignored him again but he continued.
"Your date seemed like quite a gentleman. If it was me dancing with you just now, I would have brought you to my car and ravished you right there."
Caroline could feel her anger rising. Who does this vampire think she was? Does she look like she is the easy type?
The vampire was now staring at Caroline, his look so intense that Caroline was a little frightened. She swallowed her fear and scooted further away from him but the vampire had his hand on her wrist immediately. He was gripping her so tight, Caroline knew this vampire is definitely older than her and of course, a lot stronger.
"I said, leave me alone!" shrieked Caroline.
Immediately, Caroline saw a blur and standing in front of them was Klaus, looking very angry. His eyes had turned a little yellow.
"Leave my date alone." Klaus growled as he grabbed the vampire by the neck and lifted him up.
The vampire seemed shocked at Klaus' strength. "W-Who are you?"
Klaus laughed dryly. "You became a vampire without knowing who am I?"
Their commotion had the attention of the entire bar now and was making Caroline very uncomfortable.
"Klaus," she said. "I'm fine. Let's go."
The moment Klaus' name spilled off Caroline's lips, the vampire went rigid as his eyes widened with fear.
Klaus looked at Caroline and nodded as he took her hand, the other hand still on the vampire and walked to the back exit.
As soon as the back door swung shut. Klaus threw the younger vampire onto the pavement. The younger vampire cowered into a corner immediately.
"I'm so sorry! I didn't know you're Klaus! If I knew she was your girl, I would have never hit on her!"
Caroline almost felt a rush of pity as the vampire looked absolutely terrified right now.
"Too late. Anyone who shows Caroline the slightest disrespect answers to me." Klaus growled.
Before the vampire had a chance to react, Klaus' hand flew towards his head and with a sickening smack, his head was now on the floor, detached from his body.
Caroline cringed as she looked away. The sight disgusted her.
"I'm sorry, sweetheart, for leaving you alone just now." Klaus said as he took her hand.
Caroline pulled her hand away immediately and glared at him. "Why did you have to kill him? What's wrong with you?"
Klaus seemed slightly taken aback. "I was just protecting you, love. I don't see a problem."
Caroline laughed dryly as she walked away from him. "And to think I thought you could change."
Klaus caught up to her and spun her around. "Caroline, don't walk away from me. What is the problem?"
Caroline shook her head. "The problem is, Klaus, you don't even know what your problem is."
They were now back in Klaus' car with Caroline staring out of the window, refusing to look at him.
"Talk to me, Caroline." Klaus said. "Make me understand."
His voice sounded so hopeful Caroline had no choice but to turn around.
"Take me home, Klaus." Caroline sighed.
Klaus' face fell but without a word, he nodded and they were soon speeding back to Mystic Falls. Throughout the ride, neither of them spoke but Caroline knew that Klaus was looking at her from time to time. They soon arrived back at her house and Caroline got out of the car. Before she could take a step forward, Klaus was suddenly in front of her blocking her way.
"What now?" asked Caroline sarcastically. "Are you going to kill me too?"
Klaus frowned. "You know I will never do that, love."
Caroline made her way around him and got to her front door with Klaus behind her.
"Goodnight, Klaus." she said wearily as she unlocked her front door and stepped in.
Before Caroline could close the door, Klaus kissed her lightly on the forehead and then he was gone in a flash.
Feeling irritated, Caroline slammed the door as she trudged upstairs back to her room. He seriously needs to stop doing that! Kissing her like this and then gone in a flash. Caroline quickly took a shower and changed into a tank top and shorts. She tied her hair up in a messy ponytail just when the doorbell rang. She frowned as she made her way downstairs. It was almost midnight and Caroline wondered who it could be. Her mother had informed her that she would be at work until the next afternoon.
Caroline gasped as she descended the stairs to find Klaus standing at the other side of the door. She opened the door as Klaus smiled.
"Our date isn't over yet, sweetheart." said Klaus, his eyes running all over Caroline's form.
Realising that she was wearing short shorts, Caroline fidgeted uncomfortably as Klaus stepped in. Caroline noticed immediately that he was holding a tub of ice cream.
"What's that for?" asked Caroline as she shut the door behind him.
"For you." replied Klaus simply. "I did not like how the date ended just now so I am back here to make it right again."
"Then you can go home now. I'm going to bed." said Caroline as she folded her arms beneath her breasts.
"Come now, Caroline, are you really rejecting ice cream?" Klaus asked playfully as he walked to the kitchen.
"Hey, don't act as though you're familiar with this place!" shouted Caroline as she ran after him.
Klaus smirked as he got out a spoon and handed both the tub and spoon over to Caroline.
"I am familiar with this place, sweetheart. Remember those times where I leave presents and drawings in your room?"
Caroline grabbed the tub and spoon from him. "Pervert!"
Klaus shrugged and laughed as Caroline flounced back to the living room. Klaus followed behind as the both of them sat on the couch side by side. The only sounds that could be heard was from Caroline digging the spoon into the tub and then eating it.
"So, are we going to just sit here with you staring at me?" Caroline asked as she put another mouthful of vanilla ice cream in her mouth.
"I really am sorry about what happened just now, love. I should not have done that in front of you." apologised Klaus.
Klaus' face reminded Caroline a little of how a puppy was scolded by its owner and Caroline started laughing as Klaus stared at her.
"What is so funny, love?" asked Klaus.
He didn't seem mad that she seemed to be laughing at him but was glad that she was finally laughing again.
"Nothing." replied Caroline as her eyes twinkled playfully.
There is no way in hell she would tell Klaus about what she had just compared him to.
"So, all is forgiven then?" asked Klaus.
"Yes, yes, all is forgiven." replied Caroline. "Now, go grab a spoon. I can't finish all by myself."
Klaus smiled. "You can have it all to yourself, love. I don't eat ice cream."
As soon as Klaus finished his sentence, Caroline was gaping at him, her spoon frozen in mid-air.
"Seriously? You don't like ice cream? Klaus, how can anyone not like ice cream?" she said, her tone somewhat reproachful.
Klaus laughed as he turned to her and suddenly cupped her face in his hands. His reaction took Caroline off guard as she stayed frozen, staring at him. His face was merely a few inches away from her as he whispered.
"You look adorable when you are scolding me like that, love."
Caroline felt her face grow hot as she moved back, letting Klaus' hands fall.
"Don't change the subject." she replied and pretended to focus on digging for more ice cream.
Klaus smirked, clearly noticing how red her face had turned into. "I have never tried them before."
His comment made Caroline look up again and this time her face mixed with disbelief and amusement.
"Oh, you got to be kidding me." Caroline said.
Klaus shrugged. "I'm an original. What makes you think I have time to eat sweet creamy dessert? And not to forget my reputation." he joked.
"Right, I forgot you have a reputation to uphold." laughed Caroline rolling her eyes. "Here, try it. I promise it's good."
She scooped a generous helping of the vanilla ice cream and handed it to Klaus. Klaus eyed the white creamy mess sceptically and Caroline urged him on.
"Come on, just try it. I promise it won't turn you into a fluffy ball of kitten." she giggled.
Klaus could see the hopeful look in Caroline's eyes and well, everyone has been raving about this for years, so it shouldn't be that bad, right?
"Fine." Klaus said finally much to Caroline's delight as he took the spoon from her and put the ice cream in his mouth.
The cold creamy ice cream slid down his throat and Klaus realised that it was indeed good.
"How was it?" asked Caroline who was now kneeling on the couch, facing him.
"It is alright." lied Klaus as he gave a nonchalant shrug.
Caroline threw up her hands in annoyance. "Just alright? Seriously, Klaus? That's all?"
Klaus cocked his head to the side, amused by Caroline's outburst. It was just ice cream and Caroline could get so worked up about it but at the same time, Klaus found this aspect rather endearing.
Caroline huffed as she snatched her spoon back from him. "Well, maybe you'll feel differently about the chocolate."
"I doubt it." replied Klaus as he stole a glance at Caroline who seemed to have gotten very grumpy.
Caroline glared at him as she switched on the TV.
"Ooh, Gossip girl is on re-run!" she said excitedly as she sat cross legged on the couch.
Klaus stared at Caroline, surprised to find her so at ease with him now. He gazed at her face as she sat there, eyes transfixed on the TV screen, eating her ice cream. She was now licking her spoon and Klaus found himself entranced. How her tongue darts out and cleaned the spoon expertly, not leaving a trace of ice cream on it. And how she licks her lips after every mouthful of ice cream. Klaus could feel himself harden instantly as he thought of the marvellous things her talented tongue could do to him. His gaze travelled down to her thighs and Klaus thanked whoever it was who invented shorts.
"No, no, no. Blair needs to be with Chuck." Caroline groaned and Klaus snapped out of his reverie.
"Who are you talking about, love?" asked Klaus.
Caroline pointed her spoon at the screen accusingly. "There! I can't believe Blair left Chuck because of that stupid deal she made with god! They are made for each other! What they have is passion. They're soul mates! Ugh!"
Klaus looked at the screen in amusement and then back to Caroline. "So, you believe in soul mates?"
Caroline shrugged, her eyes still fixed at the screen. "I guess."
"Do you think that Tyler Lockwood is your soul mate? Do you have what you call passion when you are with him?" asked Klaus seriously.
His questions startled Caroline as her spoon fell back into the tub. Caroline felt a huge wave of guilt wash over her immediately. Upon hearing Tyler's name, she just realised she haven't thought about him at all since dinner started with Klaus earlier. Klaus' questions sank in Caroline's mind as she struggled with an answer. Yes, Tyler makes her happy. But passion is another thing altogether. She had heard from people that some relationships are so passionate it consumes oneself but in truth, Caroline always felt as though she had never experienced it before. Not with Matt, not with Tyler.
Klaus was still staring at her as she continued to stay frozen. Caroline blinked as she quickly looked up at the clock. It was almost one.
"It's late," she said finally standing up. "We should end the date here."
Klaus seemed to notice that the mood has turned heavy as he nodded. "Goodnight, Caroline."
He leaned in, tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and then he was gone in a flash.
Caroline stood still for a moment before she went to the kitchen in a daze. She threw the tub of ice cream into the thrash and washed up the spoon. She went past the living room, turned off the TV and made her way upstairs to bed. That's right, she needed some sleep and some time away from Klaus, she decided. Tomorrow she will wake up and all will be good again and she will have no problem in saying "Yes, Tyler is my soul mate and we're really passionate together."
That's right. Some sleep would fix that in a jiffy.
How was it? Which part of the date did you like best? The part where they had dinner and drinks and danced with the other vampire bugging Caroline or the whole ice cream part? Let me know what you think. Review please! You know how reviews make me motivated to write faster. ;)
