As soon as the suggestion of leaving had escaped Caroline's lips, she noticed Klaus' countenance change dramatically. His stance turned rigid, his breathing quickened and his eyes seemed to burn into her. She knew how much she meant to him now, and she hoped that her friends would understand why she had left when they eventually realised her and Klaus had both disappeared. She didn't want to think of the revenge that Klaus might resort to if he lost her. Caroline did care deeply for him, she'd admitted that to herself now, but she knew Klaus hadn't really changed. He cared deeply, passionately and intensely, but all of that transformed into rage and betrayal when he was disappointed. She wasn't sure she'd be an exception to that. All Caroline knew was that she needed to be with him, needed to explore him and learn about him for herself. She had to take the leap.

Klaus' stare softened into an admiring gaze. He felt euphoric. Nobody had ever cared so much to willingly leave their hometown with him, and he hadn't even been the one to ask. It had been her suggestion, her choice, her own desire. A smile erupted across his face as he pulled her into him, relishing in the moment before he recomposed himself.
"Are you sure about this, Caroline?" He asked reluctantly, he had to make sure.
Am I sure? Caroline thought to herself. Her eyes raked over his features, it was clear that he was desperately attempting to cover the happiness that had overcome him. She smiled secretly to herself, she knew she shouldn't feel this way but she loved being the one responsible for that smile, that euphoria. It lit her up. That was all she needed to know.
"Yes Klaus, I'm sure." She whispered, and suddenly his arms were around her, cradling her to him. She breathed in his musky, comforting scent and felt herself succumb once more.

Outside Caroline's house, Klaus gripped her arm gently, preventing her entry.
"Hurry" He urged. His desire to leave Mystic Falls was as apparent as it was desperate. Caroline had told Klaus that she needed to leave a letter for her mom, and it was true. She couldn't leave without saying goodbye, not after the beliefs her mom had given up for her.
"I won't be a moment." She whispered, and kissed him gently on the cheek.
Once Caroline was inside, she exhaled nervously. This really wasn't like her, and yet she somehow knew instinctively that it was what she wanted. It seemed to be beyond her control entirely. If she hadn't been drinking vervain, she would be almost certain that she had been compelled. But this wasn't compulsion, it was something else entirely; something that she had been searching for her whole life but had never found. She'd thought that she loved both Tyler and Matt, but now the thought made her uneasy. It felt so utterly different with Klaus. When they were together, she felt at home. She felt safe, sheltered and loved. It was passion that she'd never experienced before now, and she allowed herself to revel in it.

Sheriff Forbes' snore broke Caroline's reverie, and she quickly retrieved a pen and a leaf of parchment from a mahogany drawer in the hallway. Hand hovering over the parchment, she suddenly wasn't sure what to write, words eluded her. What could she possibly say to make this easier? She followed her instinct and wrote naturally as her chirpy, talkative self.

Mom,
I'm leaving. I'm sorry that this is the way I'm saying goodbye, but I just can't explain in person. (I know, Caroline Forbes not being able to find the right words seems odd, right?) Anyway, I don't want you to worry. I know you will, but please try not to. I need this. I need to leave Mystic Falls for a while, even vampires can be overwhelmed, you know? I don't know how long I'll be, but I promise that I will come back as soon as I can. Tell Elena and Bonnie that I love them and I'm sorry for not explaining. It's just something that I need to do for myself.

I love you.
Caroline.

Caroline read over the letter and laughed quietly in spite of her-self, it was so obviously over-done, but she didn't want her mom to worry, and most of all, she didn't want her to search for her. She quickly sealed the letter into a white envelope addressed to the Sheriff, and left her home. She saw Klaus' face welcoming her and her face lit up in a grin automatically. He was her home now, and she didn't look back once.

In the moments that Caroline was inside her house, time seemed to stretch slowly for Klaus. He was afraid she'd change her mind, that she'd be reminded that this was her home, and he was a monster, an abomination. He still feared that she thought that of him, even after everything. It was exactly what his father had called him, and he expected that everybody else felt the same way. He longed for her to hurry, to see her face at that door, returning to him. He couldn't measure the happiness that overcame him whenever he was with Caroline. Without her, he was simply a subdued, lifeless soul, relying on his hybrids to accompany him. But then she'd come. She'd shot across his sky like a comet, brightening up his world and awakening him in ways that he'd never imagined. Ways that he never even knew existed. Where he resembled a simple drop of water, she was a drop of the richest fermented wine.
Caroline's face appeared in the doorway, and she strode over to him determinedly, smiling devilishly. He took her in his arms, and they left Mystic Falls without a second glance.

Caroline woke with a start the next morning; she'd thought that the whole night had been a dream, until her eyes darted towards the large, Victorian style window. Long, white curtains billowed from the open window, and she felt the fresh air breeze over her face. She'd never felt anything quite so refreshing. She looked around the room confusedly, where was she? The room was sky blue, with white furniture. It was decorated with paintings and sculptures, and Caroline suspected that it belonged to Klaus.

"Klaus?" She muttered; she knew he'd hear her. Nothing happened, however.

Caroline lifted herself from the large, king-size bed and sauntered over to the window. Her breath was stolen away from her as she looked out onto yards and yards of the most beautiful canal she had ever seen, not that there was much to choose from. She'd never really been anywhere. This truly was genuine beauty, she thought contentedly to herself. She stood there serenely for some time, observing the ripple of the clear, blue water flowing calmly.

She suddenly felt a presence close behind her and turned sharply on the spot. Klaus stood there, not 10 centimetres away from her face. She exhaled in relief.
"There you are." She whispered, her eyes bright with exultation.
"Morning, love." He smiled, his fingers reaching up to brush a strand of hair from her face. His warm breath tickled her ear as he whispered sweetly; "Welcome to Rome."

I was going to write a longer chapter, but I felt that I had to write the decision to leave Rome from Caroline and Klaus' point of view as well. New chapter will hopefully be up tomorrow :)