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Chapter 3
Klaus felt especially cheery this morning. Between texting Caroline before going to be at night and waking up in the morning after dreaming of her throughout it, he was feeling quite jovial. Indeed, as he washed his dirty blonde curls in the shower, he thought that nothing could wipe the smile off of his face. He decided to dress with precision today, as it was only a breakfast/coffee date he could not look too formal or she would laugh and think him too eager. Walking to his wardrobe, towel slung lowly around his hips, he felt his worry begin. What am I going to wear? Obviously never having had a proper early date before, he had no idea the type of outfit to wear or formality rules that came with them. Checking his phone, he relaxed slightly, noticing it was only 6.30, so he had plenty of time to get ready.
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Over at the Forbes residence, Caroline was having the same problem.
"STEFAN SALVATORE!" She yelled loudly through the bathroom door. "Get out of that shower now. I swear if you use up all my hot water before I've had a chance to wash my hair I will so find a way to stake you!" Before she could continue her nagging however, the door swung open and Stefan swagged out, towel hanging loosely around his legs, smirk ever present on his face.
"Calm down Caroline, you sound like a nagging wife." Caroline smacked his arm hard.
"I'll give you nagging wife in a minute mister! Now move I need to shower before Klaus gets here. I can't go on our coffee date whilst looking like a crazy cat lady hung-over on catnip!" She grumbled loudly, Stefan laughed at her and ruffled her hair.
"Alright Caroline I'll move, but just remember I shall be playing the concerned big brother and questioning his motives when he gets here." He smirked, speeding out of the way as a hairbrush came sailing past him, flung at him by a growling Caroline. Caroline grabbed her I-pod and jumped into the shower, switching on an old Coldplay song. She honestly felt that this song represented her apprehension of pursuing a relationship with Klaus at this current time and began to sing along loudly as the chorus started.
What if you should decide,
That you don't want me there by your side,
That you don't want me there in your life?
Oooooooh that's right.
Let's take a breath try to put it aside,
Ooooooh that's right.
How can you know it if you don't even try?
Ooooooh that's right.
Stefan smiled as he heard Caroline voice among the noise of the blasting shower and thumping music, he was glad she was okay after yesterday. After thinking over for most of the night, he had concluded that he needed to have a chat with Lockwood about his methods of luring old girlfriends back to him. This would also help him stop picturing the way Elena and Damon gazed at each other last night, like victims of dehydration looking at a body of fresh water. Grimacing at the mental images, he shook his head to clear the thoughts and looked at the clock on the mantel piece. 7.30, maybe there's time for a run before school. Just as he was thinking over routes to take there was a loud rapping of knuckles on the front door. Tightening the towel round his hips, Stefan walked slowly to the door and almost balked when he saw Klaus' back and hair facing him through the clear glass of the door. Luckily he had not seen him yet, as Stefan had momentarily wondered why he was here, but then remembered the date he and Caroline had planned this morning. Slowly he opened to door.
"Morning sweetheart sorry I'm a bit early just thought we'd get in an early sta-" Klaus finally turned and saw who was actually standing at the door. The happy smiled slid off his face instantly.
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What about a Henley? He thought. Maybe or a shirt, but is that too formal for breakfast? It was at times like these he regretted daggering Rebekah, he really could've used her help right about now. Hell even Kol would've been helpful, but he could not call him without him wishing to speak to Rebekah and Kol wouldn't be happy if he discovered he had daggered their sister once again. Finally deciding on a pair of black fitted jeans and a dark grey jumper with a white t-shirt under it, he prayed that this was the right apparel for a second date, albeit a coffee date which probably should've preceded the first. But he never was a man who knew much about the art of wooing. Shaking the confusing thoughts from his head, he set about getting ready and grabbed his wallet. He was going to be a gentleman and pay for her coffee today, no matter if she had one cup or a thousand, he was going to pay and show her he doesn't always compel or force people to do his bidding. That he could just be a normal man, out on a normal date, except with an exceptionally beautiful and special lady. There was nothing normal about Caroline, she was extraordinary and different in comparison to every other woman he had met in his thousand years, and he liked that. It was like a breath of fresh air after all the predictability over the centuries. Opening the door and walking down the expansive driveway to his car, Klaus pulled out his phone to check the time. It was only 7.22, he would be early. Caroline may scold him but it was perfectly alright with him. After all, he had always thought her light shone a little brighter when her emotions were to their extreme. I'll just drive slowly. He smiled to himself; he didn't want to appear over eager, although inside he was as giddy as a five year old on a sugar rush at Christmas. Jumping into his car, he actually took the time to put on a seatbelt, wanting to make a good impression as usually he would just not bother and compel anyone who had the gall to pull him over. But for Caroline he was fairly certain he could compromise a little of his darkness for some of her light. Driving slowly and carefully around the tiny town streets, Klaus thought to himself about this date. This would be one of the first real dates he had ever been on, definitely the first coffee date. He hoped he could conduct himself in the way a man should on a second date. Over the years he had observed many generations of lovers, some tragic and romantic, others jovial and fun, even those of violence, fear and hate, but all of them had had love either at the base or surface. He had never had such a strong connection with anyone, not even his siblings or Stefan back in the 20s. Definitely not with Tatia during his human life, she was just a way of distracting himself from his father's hatred and getting back at his elder brother for always being the golden boy. Klaus had honestly never received the vibes he got from Caroline, the physical ache he got in his chest as he drove away from her yesterday was not easily diminished. Nor was the sense of belonging he felt when she invited him for coffee today. As he drove round the corner to her road a song on the radio caught his hearing. Klaus generally didn't bother keeping up with current music, much preferring old records and dated singers, but the lyrics to this particular song brought him to attention as he listened carefully.
The moment that we met,
I didn't know yet,
That I was looking a face I'd never forget,
Cause I,
Can't get you off my mind.
I can't get you off my mind.
Give me the chance to love you,
I'll tell you the only reason why,
Because you're on my mind.
I wanna know you feel it,
What you see when you close your eyes,
Because you're on my mind.
Klaus felt another twinge in his chest at this song, it seemed to describe exactly their events since he first met her after changing her ex cheating mutt into a hybrid and every moment beyond then. Finally he pulled up outside her house and switched the engine off. Pulling down the visor and ruffling his curls slightly, Klaus let out a big breath and smiled at his reflection.
"This is it."
He climbed out of the car shutting the door and not bothering to lock it, he was not so distracted as to miss some low life trying to steal his car, beside he would've ripped their arms off before they even got their screwdriver near his car. Practically skipping up the steps of Caroline's porch, he knocked gently but just loud enough that she should be able to pick it up without her vampire hearing. Turning back to face the street, he looked around at the quiet houses; it seemed that everyone was still sleeping the morning away. Hearing the door open slowly behind him, Klaus smiled, smelling Caroline's creamy shampoo.
"Morning sweetheart sorry I'm a bit early just thought we'd get in an early sta-" He turned and saw who was actually standing at the door, the happy smile sliding off of his face. His old friend, an old trusted friend, was here with his girl, his Caroline.
"Klaus," He saw Stefan falter slightly at the sudden lack of smile. Then he sighed. "This really isn't what it looks like." Klaus could've laughed out loud.
"Okay then Ripper, this should be interesting. Now explain to me that even though you're in nothing but a towel, at Caroline's house, you smell of her shampoo and yes I can hear the shower still going which must mean she's still in there. Now explain what else it is supposed to look like?"
"Elena is staying at mine and I didn't want to stay there and watch her and Damon together so I asked Caroline if I could stay here. Because she's my best friend she said yes and here I am. No we are not together and no we did not share a shower or anything else. Yes I came over late last night but we had a drink and that was all. Yes I am in a towel but Caroline is like a sister to me and I her brother. Also yes I do know about the thing you two have going on as she filled me in last night. So if you would like to come in and wait Caroline will be right down and I don't care how old you are, old friend, if you mess Caroline around I will find a way to get rid of you." With that Stefan smiled and turned walking back into the hallway, leaving Klaus absolutely dumbstruck on the doorstep. Finally, getting over the initial surprise, he crossed the threshold closing the door gently behind him.
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Sorry my dears gonna have to cut and run off here. Apologies for the songfic-yness of this chapter, it was unitentional but I added them for more effect. If you can guess the songs I'll think up a special prize for you. ;) Not much dialogue sorry and no Klaroline interaction but Steroline and Klefan were featured and I feel I have to get that in here as well as Klefaroline does feature a lot in this story. We will see Tyler again in the next chapter unfortunately but he is instrumental, no matter how much I dislike him. Thank you so much for reading my little story and keep reviewing! :) x