Well this is a record for me update wise, but busy times are coming so I won't be able to keep up this pace! It's a shame Fan Fiction still hasn't got its act together and I can't tell how many of you are reading :(

Just wanted to let you know that this story still has a long way to go, it will be my longest so far. I have it pretty much all planned out so I hope you enjoy the ride and keep reading and reviewing.

Keeping Up Appearances

Chapter 31: Can't Help Falling in Love With You

February 15 2015, New York City, New York 12:17am

"Are you sure you've got the right key?" Caroline giggled as Klaus fumbled trying to open the door to their suite.

"Well I hope so." He growled. Caroline had to laugh at how cute he looked with that sexually frustrated look on his face. You'd think he hadn't got any in months by the way he was acting.

"Here let me lover boy." She murmured taking the key and slowly inserting it in the lock but before she could turn it she felt a warm body rub up against her back.

Klaus pushed her against the door and she could feel his already impressive erection straining against her leg. He began to kiss her neck and she moaned unable to stop herself it felt that good.

"If you want to get inside the suite at some point tonight you need to stop distracting me Mikaelson." She groaned letting herself fall back into him so he could continue his assault.

"I can't help it you have the sexiest neck." He mumbled into her, his breath already ragged. "You really shouldn't wear your hair up if you don't want your neck ravaged love."

"I'll remember that for next time." She drawled letting the sensations reverberate through her body before attempting to gain some control back. "Klaus stop it!"

"Are you really asking me to stop?" He baulked turning her around in one swift move so her back was against the door.

"Well do you want to have sex in the corridor?" She asked before he sent her his most devilish smile. She only realised how silly that question was after she'd said it.

"I'm not averse to a bit of hallway sex." He said shrugging his shoulders like it was normal.

"I have a feeling the guests at the plaza would frown on something like that."

"Well obviously they don't know how to have fun." Caroline shook her head and took her chance to quickly open the door behind her back before he could deliver on his threat. Caroline knew if she didn't get in quickly there'd be some serious PDA. She pushed open the door and he chased her inside like an animal hunting its prey.

"Oh my god."

"Yes that's exactly what I want to hear you say later." He chuckled attempting to pick up where they left off.

"This suite is absolutely gorgeous." She screamed excitedly running from room to room taking in the elegant furnishings and art work.

"Well it is the Vanderbilt Suite so it should be."

"There's no one else staying here with us is there?" She asked in awe of just how big the suite was.

"What do you mean?" He baulked. "I sure hope not because I have plans for us and it doesn't include a threesome."

"Well there's enough room for a couple of threesomes with this huge living room and two bedrooms." She noted poking her head out of the doorway.

"There's actually a fold out couch in the living room too so I figured if we get bored with one bed we could always try out the rest." He smirked knowingly.

"And have you seen the view from here? " She asked looking down at the yellow taxis inching their way along Fifth Avenue. "Oh wow there's Bergdorf Goodman."

"Of course the fashion writer can sniff out the closest department store." He teased. "I'm glad you like the room but how about paying me some attention love."

"Oh are you feeling left out baby?" She cooed sauntering over to him and looping her arms around his neck.

"Maybe just a little." He whispered leaning in for a kiss.

"Mmmmm champagne and a fruit platter." She spied before bouncing over to it.

"I'm assuming you've stayed in nice hotels before?" He questioned shaking his head in confusion.

"Of course I have, but never at the Plaza. This place is the epitome of class, not to mention an icon." She grabbed a strawberry and bit into it slowly, the sweet flavours bursting in her mouth making her moan.

"Oh come on you're killing me here love." He groaned in obvious frustration.

"So which bed do you want to try first?" She grinned mischievously.

"I honestly don't care." He replied stalking towards her with purpose. She licked her lips in anticipation wondering just what he had in store. Klaus pulled her hard against his body. Her body moulded into his like it was cast to fit his shape. Hip to hip, breast to breast, mouth to mouth.

He found her zipper easing it down then pulled the lace fabric of her dress over her shoulders, watching in delight as her naked skin was uncovered bit by bit. Klaus stepped back drinking in her appearance and devouring every curve, his eyes filled with unadulterated lust.

"Mmmm, matching underwear I like it." Caroline had gone to great lengths to find the exact shade of red Agent Provocateur lingerie to match her shoes and lipstick. Who said men didn't notice anything?

Caroline took his lead tugging his pants over his hips letting them fall in a puddle at his feet, his briefs quickly following. She clumsily attacked his buttons too excited to actually undo them. Out of pure frustration and getting increasingly impatient she decided to rip them off instead.

"You sure know how to turn on a guy." He panted cupping her bottom and picking her up. Her yelp of surprise only spurred him on further as he placed her up against the wall. Caroline couldn't contain her shivers, partly from the cold surface but mostly from the excitement of what was about to come. She wrapped her legs around his waist pulling him flush to her so she could feel his swelling erection rubbing against her leg.

She was so busy admiring the view she didn't notice him unsnapping her red satin bra so that her creamy breasts sprung free from all restraint meeting his touch. Klaus leaned forward and placed kisses over the swell of her breasts then attached his mouth to her pert nipple sending his tongue on a voyage sucking softly at first then harder and faster as he gained momentum.

Caroline whimpered the feeling of his tongue igniting waves of desire through her entire body. He rubbed her other nipple between his thumb and forefinger making her feel as if she'd burst at any moment. She cried out, the heat between her legs sending her into meltdown. She wanted him and she wanted him now. Sensing her longing he pushed aside her G-string and slid into her wet centre. Caroline closed her eyes letting the pleasure take over as he rocked her back and forth.

Caroline moaned as they moved together knowing she was so close to tipping over the edge. Klaus increased his pace and she followed him stroke for stroke as the release she was so desperate for came over her in delicious waves. Klaus let out a guttural moan intermingling with her cries and she knew he felt it too.

"Who needs a bed when you have a wall?" He panted placing her back on the ground and giving her a knowing smile.

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A few hours earlier…..

Katherine ran out of the Plaza determined to get home and try to forget this night ever happened. That was the last time she let Caroline convince her something was going to be fun.

Katherine knew Elijah had a bad streak, she'd seen it more times than she'd like but for some reason she thought after their kiss things had changed. She was completely wrong about that. The fact that she'd let herself entertain the thought that he was nothing but an arse had been a mistake, one she would never make again.

"Can I get a taxi please?" She pleaded asking the kind looking porter outside the Plaza.

"You might want to take a seat Miss there's a long wait, you know Valentine's Day and all." She sat down reluctantly, normally she would have walked but it was too far, not to mention freezing cold.

"Bloody Valentine's Day." She murmured sitting on the bench arms crossed over her chest.

Katherine heard the revolving door and out stalked the guy who was the reason for her bad mood. She figured by the stormy look on his face at least she'd ruined his night as much as he'd ruined hers. He looked over briefly and she swore she could see something resembling regret in his brown eyes.

Katherine stood up and began to walk away determined to get as far from him as she could.

"What about your taxi Miss?" The porter called out behind her.

"I'll walk." She said hoping to close the distance between them quickly, there was no way she could be near him right now.

"Miss Pierce." He called out from behind her as she powered down the street. "Miss Pierce!" She continued on her way not in the mood to go another round with Elijah Mikaelson tonight.

"I'm just going to keep following you and calling out your name really loudly until you turn around."

"What do you want?" She swung around running straight into his broad chest he was that close. She stepped back shakily trying to block out the enticing aroma of his aftershave.

"I'm sorry about what I said back there."

"Yeah well it's a bit late for that." She muttered. "You know for a lawyer you certainly have a bad case of foot in mouth disease."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me Mikaelson." She yelled not caring who was listening. "You really should think about things before you say them, maybe if you did you'd have more friends."

"I have plenty of friends thank you." He replied shortly.

"Great, so go and annoy them because I'm not in the mood." She seethed rushing off realising that in her rage she didn't notice it had started to rain. Katherine was beginning to think the universe was against her. "Bloody Valentine's Day."

"I hear you." She turned around curiously to face him.

"Damn! I thought I lost you?"

"You'd have to walk a lot faster than that Miss Pierce." He said pointing towards her feet. "And I'm thinking those heels aren't going to make it any easier."

"So what, are you just going to follow me?" She asked hands on hips trying to ignore the cold drops falling onto her skin.

"Well I would much prefer to walk alongside you then people won't think I'm some sort of creepy stalker."

"Aren't you? Look I'm fine you can go now; consider your conscience clear." She said like she was reciting a spell.

"I'm not worried about my conscience; I'm just not going to let you walk home alone."

"There's plenty of people around, I mean it is Valentine's Day." She muttered her teeth beginning to chatter.

"I'd feel better seeing you get home safely." He persisted. She slowed down her pace realising he wasn't getting the message anytime soon.

"Are those actual manners?"

"I have plenty of manners Miss Pierce."

"You could have fooled me."

"You really need to stop making judgments given you barely know me. Look I'm not going anywhere so you're just going to have to deal with it." She shook her head wondering what she'd done to deserve this.

"Fine, but don't expect any conversation." They walked for a few minutes and instead of feeling awkward with him silently by her side she felt strangely comforted even if he was still an idiot.

The rain was coming down harder now and she wrapped her arms around her body, shivering slightly wishing she'd brought a real coat and not the thin wrap she was currently wearing.

"Here take my jacket?" Elijah offered.

"I don't want your jacket or your conversation." She growled not noticing the large puddle she'd stepped into causing water to fly up and coat her previously clean white dress. Elijah chuckled unable to help himself as she stood there dripping wet.

"It's not funny."

"Actually it's kind of funny."

"If you're going to stalk me then at least spare me your opinions. I think I've had enough of them to last a lifetime."

"But I really think you need to know..." He attempted looking at her helplessly before she started walking away again.

"I said shut it." She called over her shoulder before someone in a passing car wolf whistled in her direction. "Nice boobs…." Katherine gasped looking down at her dress slowly. Could her night get any worse?

"I tried to tell you." He said quietly as she surveyed the damage, why did she have to choose a white dress? Now it was see through and everyone could see everything, including the smug guy who'd ruined her night. "Please have my jacket."

He held out his jacket and looked at her hopefully his chocolate eyes staring at her face and not venturing any lower. Maybe he did have some manners after all. She felt like she could melt right there on the spot if she wasn't so wet. She smiled slightly and took it from his outstretched hands gratefully.

She put it on glad that it provided some much needed warmth and cover, plus it had the added bonus of smelling like him. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." He smiled. "Now are you…" Before he could finish a taxi flew past showering water from a puddle all over Elijah's clean white shirt. Katherine couldn't help but laugh.

"Do you want your jacket back?" She suggested meekly.

"I think you need it more than me." He chuckled despite everything.

"Bloody Valentine's Day." They both murmured in unison breaking out into huge smiles.

A few blocks and a coffee pit stop later they were fast approaching Katherine's place. She was kind of upset because she didn't want the night to end yet. What started out as something bad had turned into something kind of special, even if her new dress was probably ruined.

"So do you think you can salvage the dress?"

"I'll have to consult my dry cleaner on that one. Although I suppose it could have been worse."

"Yeah you could have stayed at that Valentine's Gala."

"I know a lot of people like Valentine's Day but I just don't understand why."

"At the end of the day it's nothing but a Hallmark Holiday."

"I know I've just always figured that if someone loves me they should show it every day not just because society dictates it."

"Oh so you want roses everyday and not just on February 14?" He teased nudging her playfully.

"How did you know?" She joked enjoying their comfortable banter.

"I had a client who told me part of the reason she wanted a divorce was because her husband wouldn't celebrate Valentine's Day."

"No way?" She asked her mouth agape and he nodded. "I had a client once who wanted to change irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce to because he is an unromantic arse." Elijah laughed heartily and she had to admit she loved hearing it.

"Do you think our jobs are why we're so cynical?"

"Us cynical?" She giggled. "There are definitely draw backs to being a divorce lawyer."

"That's for sure."

Katherine looked up at her building knowing this was it and had no idea what was going to happen next. Their relationship seemed to go from one extreme to another. Was there going to be another mind-blowing kiss or another fight?

"Well this is me." She trailed off slowly. "Uh thanks for walking me home."

"Thank you for eventually letting me." He joked and then that awkward silence returned. "Well uh good night Miss Pierce."

"Yes good night." She smiled walking towards the door. "And it's Katherine."

"Good night Katherine." He murmured. Katherine didn't think anything sounded as sweet as her name rolling off his tongue.

"Oh I almost forgot your jacket."

"You can keep it for now; I don't want you flashing some poor unsuspecting person in the elevator." She sent him one last smile and walked inside.

No there wasn't a kiss but there wasn't a fight either, surely that had to be a sign of progress.

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"Mmmm that was…"

"Spectacular." Kol finished her sentence rolling over in bed and sending her a cheeky smile. "You're welcome Bonnie."

"Oh p-uh-lease." She groaned although she had to admit he had many talents. "Get over yourself."

"It's hard when you're this good. Don't worry you're okay." He laughed earning a whack from his bed mate.

"Gee thanks." She shot back sarcastically. "It certainly beat that sorry excuse for a ball that's for sure."

"I know, although I can see Rebekah sitting at the table right now berating me for leaving early."

"Actually so can I and I've only known her a few days. At least you and Elijah are in the same boat." She chuckled. "It was sure worth it though."

"Oh yes it was." He murmured leaning over and running his hands softly through her dark hair. "I've really missed you Bonnie."

"I've missed this too."

"This?" He asked curiously repeating her term of phrase.

"Yeah you know all the fun we have.".

"I like the fun we have too but I just thought that this maybe meant more to you." He replied hesitantly.

"What do you mean by that?"

"You wanted to leave together tonight you wanted this, I assumed that meant you wanted me too."

"I do."

"So what is this then?" He implored looking deeply into her eyes.

"It's fun Kol, you know I don't like to label things."

"I'm so sick of hearing that Bonnie. I thought that after tonight we were on the same page."

Bonnie felt her chest begin to constrict again wondering what was happening to her. She got up grabbing her dressing gown and wrapping it securely around her waist as she tried desperately to catch her breath again.

"I'll take it by your silence that nothing has changed then?"

"Why do you have to go and try to analyse everything?" She muttered.

"After you made it abundantly clear you didn't want more I moved on." He baulked taking her lead and climbing out of bed. "Excuse me if tonight's events made me think differently."

"I wasn't leading you on."

"On the contrary that's exactly what you did sweetheart." He shot back throwing on his clothes at a rapid rate.

"Says the guy who brought a date tonight to make me jealous?" She countered. "Now that was really mature."

"Well it worked didn't it?" He growled buttoning his shirt. "You couldn't keep your hands off me love."

"So you think by lashing out you'll make yourself feel better?" She cried throwing her hands in the air in frustration.

"Maybe it does. I don't know why you care about my well-being all of a sudden."

"Of course I care about you."

"You have a funny way of showing it Bonnie." He spat. "Next time you get sexual urges don't think about using me again."

"I didn't use you." She said quietly hating that he thought that.

"What do you call it then?"

"This was just supposed to be casual, you said that yourself."

"Yes it was in the beginning. Although I think suddenly you realised you liked me and shit got serious." He accused. "What is so wrong with that?"

"I don't know." She stuttered realising she had no idea why she felt this way. He shook his head and she could see the disappointment flashing in his eyes before he turned and walked towards the door.

"I thought I was commitment phobic but I've got nothing on you." He said quietly. "Thanks for confirming tonight what I should have known but was too stupid to accept."

He slammed the door and Bonnie threw herself onto the bed feeling the tears that had gathered in her eyes break free and spill down her cheeks. If all she wanted was casual sex then why did it hurt so much?

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"Wake up sleepy head." She murmured leaving a trail of kisses along his bare chest.

"Are you trying to kill me woman?" He groaned peeling open one eye.

"Oh wow who can't keep up now?" She replied evilly moving dangerously lower.

"I've created a monster." He said finally opening his eyes and catching her off guard by tickling her bare stomach.

"Hey that's not fair." She squealed falling back onto the bed in a fit of laughter. Klaus acted quickly rolling over so that he was on top and she was pinned beneath him.

"All's fair in love and war."

"So is this love or war right now?"

"I think it might be a bit of both." He grinned bending down so he could place a sweet kiss on her nose.

"Oh really?" She knew it was just a figure of speech but was wondering whether it meant more than that.

"Well when I tickle you and you hit me with a pillow that's definitely war." He started making her look up at him with interest. "And I suppose everything else is love, pure and simple."

Was he telling her something without actually saying it? Caroline was confused but didn't want to be one of those needy girls who asked a guy about his feelings. She really wasn't sure what to say next.

"I'm not doing a very good job of this am I?" He murmured before adding. "This might help." He pulled out a package from next to the bed.

She recognised the aqua blue box with the white ribbon straight away wondering what was waiting for her inside. He nodded at her as she opened it slowly taking in a breath. "Ohhh."

"That's a good ohhh right?"

"How can it be anything but good?" She grinned pulling out the white gold necklace, the attached pendant had the words Je t'aime engraved on it. "It's gorgeous."

"I thought I'd stick with the French theme tonight and I'm assuming that reaction means you can translate."

"Ah yeah but I wouldn't mind you telling me in English." She suggested playfully, Klaus gathered up her blonde waves and fastened it around her neck before looking her in the eyes deeply.

"I love you Caroline Forbes." He lent down kissing her lips affectionately.

"Je t'aime aussi." She beamed as tears began to stream down her face.

"Oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you." Klaus murmured trying to wipe away the torrent of water with his finger.

"You didn't."

"But you're crying."

"I'm so happy, really." She said quickly. "It's just this time last year I caught Tyler and Hayley…well you know."

"Oh wow, I didn't even think about it." He pulled her towards him and rocked her in his arms tenderly. "I'm sorry."

"I'm not." She said after a while. "I think as sad as it was at the time it was meant to happen."

"Oh really?"

"Yes because I never would have met that smug British guy at Indianapolis Airport and fallen in love."

"I think the word you meant to use was suave love." He chuckled. "Now that's enough talking for a while don't you think?"