Hey! So the finale was amazing and all of the Klaroline feels consumed me so I had to write this!

If you haven't seen the episode 4x23 DON'T READ DOES GIVE SOME SPOILERS!

The scene starts out how it was on the show, but AU from there!

LOVE YOU! xxkrista

The night had just begun, the school was empty, and the Graduation ceremony had ended a couple hours before. Klaus walked up onto the podium where Caroline was standing. She noticed a presence, and knew exactly who it was, she smiled.

"How did you get here so fast?" Caroline asked sweetly as she turned around to look at Klaus.

"I was already on my way," Klaus paused, as he made his way closer to her. "I received your graduation announcement, very subtle." Klaus commented. Caroline smiled with no shame.

"I assume your expecting cash?" Klaus asked playfully.

"That, or a mini fridge," Caroline said sarcastically, another smile grazing her lips.

"I had considered offering you a first class ticket to join me in New Orleans," Klaus paused, and Caroline didn't respond. Her head slightly went to the right. "But I knew what your answer would be," Klaus continued. "So I opted for something I knew you would accept." Klaus looked to Caroline with all seriousness. He knew he needed to do this - he needed to do this for her.

Their was a silence in the air, and Caroline was curious to know what his gift was. Jewelry, clothing, art?

She was not prepared for what he was about to say, because she never expected it. "Tyler is now free to return to Mystic Falls."

Caroline's heart stopped, she felt a wave of excitement consume her, but then she realized the huge sacrifice Klaus was making for her, and she couldn't help but ache for him, and maybe even for herself. He let Tyler come back. For her.

"Wh-at?" Caroline let the words slip. Did she hear him correctly?

"He is your first love," Klaus said, not letting his eyes meet hers, his face positioned towards the sky, "I intend to be your last." He looked to her now. The utter shock sweeping across Caroline's face made him feel triumphant, because he knew he still had an effect on her, and when she didn't say anything in protest - it almost felt like she knew - in the back of her mind, that she was going to end up with him.

Caroline's gift was more than a piece of jewelry, piece of clothing, or piece of art; It was his way of saying, 'I love you. And I want you to be happy. Even if I cannot be the one to make you happy, I can sure as hell try in any way that I can.'

"However long it takes." Klaus breathed. It was painful for him, because he knew this was goodbye. He leaned in almost instantly and kissed her cheek. He knew it was now or never, and that his true feelings could not be suppressed any longer.

The kiss on her soft cheek, gave him hope. Hope that one day - she will show up at his door, and let him show her what life has to offer.

He thought back to when she had hated him, loathed him even. The day he saved her life, when he didn't even know her. How he grew, how he loved, and how he lived for her. 'It was all for her.'

He pulled back away from her face, and she gave him a smile that could kill.

He felt for once in his life, he had found the one who could see past all of his darkest days, and find the light that others swore was non existent.

And thats what he loved about her. Thats why he will wait for her. 'however long it takes'.

"Congratulations, Caroline," Klaus said.

Caroline was at loss for words. When he said congratulations, her heart fluttered, and not because of Tyler.

She knew it was important for herself to figure out who she is beyond Mystic Falls, beyond this cheerleader-control freak cliche. She needed to find this out for herself.

Before she could stop herself she said the words she had fought so hard to keep down, "I feel something for you,"

Klaus looked to her trying to comprehend what she had just said. His eyes widened, and a smile slipped onto his lips.

"But - I need to be by myself, and really get to know who I am before, and if we try," Caroline paused and swallowed a the big lump in her throat. "I love Tyler - I always will," she looked down, "But I can't deny my feelings for you. No matter how hard - I try - and trust me, I have." Caroline paused, all of her feelings rushing to the surface, "You consume me, in every way possible. Hate. Love. Lust. Everything -" Caroline's mind traveled off, hoping he would stop her before she confessed her soul.

"Caroline -" Klaus said so quietly, that if she wasn't a vampire, she wouldn't have heard it.

She looked to him now, and cupped his face. She leaned in slowly and kissed his lips softly. The kiss was gentle, but passionate at the same time. She had never felt so loved. It scared her - the way he made her feel.

He was the one to pull away, their foreheads connecting, and their breaths mixing as one. They were so close. Mentally and physically.

"When you are ready," Klaus whispered, "I'll be waiting."

Caroline smiled, their heads still connected, "I know." Caroline breathed.

"You might not love me, Caroline, but I need you to know -" Klaus was cut off by Caroline.

"I do." she whispered. "I think that I could." she answered honestly.

In high school Caroline through herself at any boy that breathed. When she became a vampire, she changed. She can't risk ruining whatever she and Klaus has just because they went to fast. She needed to really be ready. Klaus understood that.

"Until one day." Klaus hummed.

"One day." Caroline sighed. She closed her eyes for the briefest moment when she felt Klaus's warmth leave her face, and he kissed her forehead, the warmth returning.

She opened her eyes and he was gone.

But they both knew it was only a matter of time before they saw each other again. She couldn't help but think that for once, in her entire life, she was sure of something.

Her something was Klaus.

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow,

Only know you love her when you let her go,

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low,

Only hate the road when you're missing home,

Only know you love her when you let her go,

And you let her go.

-Passenger ; Let Her Go

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much love xxkrista ❤❤❤