AN: Hey guys! Back at it again with a short chapter! I know you might think it's a filler chapter as I do but bare with me the bet on love is coming up real soon!

Caroline grinned like a fool as she reached for the paper her professor was handing her back temporarily, she had gotten an even better grade than she had expected and knew Klaus' help was to blame. After last night's game it was the least he could do, she thought as she gave back her paper and raced from the room.

Spotting Klaus at their usual sport sporting his Henley and jeans with a stack of books in his hands she paused trying to slow her walking into a light stroll before reaching him. He turned around probably sensing her and the smile that hit him reverberated in her core though Caroline being Caroline just ignored it.

"I bought it, it was a special, don't over think it," the blonde said as she reached out handing him a smoothie like the kind he drank sometimes when they studied.

Klaus' smiled morphed into a smirk, "I wouldn't dream of it," he answered her as he set aside the stack of books and grabbed for the bottle in her hand.

He appraised her enjoying her presence even if she was a bit early, now he would have to tell her he also worked her part-time which is why it was convenient to meet here most of the time. Still he was happy to see her, in all honesty it was her perfume that drew his head back to look at her and what a view she was.

"You're early," Caroline said as she stood before him looking over at him appreciatively without actually meaning to but she was happy to see him.

"I'm always here at this time," Klaus confessed sheepishly with one hand behind his neck rubbing softly as he spoke.

Caroline clucked her tongue, "So all this time I'm thinking I'm early and you've already been waiting for a half an hour?" she asked him with a smile.

Klaus nodded, "Well I work here," he replied in turn smiling as she was.

"How did I not know that?" the blonde asked him making Klaus looked down and away from her as he thought of his answer.

"Personal, I suppose," he said finally making her turn thoughtful.

"You're not wrong," Caroline admitted knowing she could get mad if he ever brought up personal stuff, "Anyway, I got an A which I could have gotten on my own but the plus really helped so thank you,"

Klaus nodded once in acceptance, "I'm only happy to help Love," he assured her.

"And even thought I should be mad at you, Thanks," she said playfully as she turned around to walk over to their usual study spot.

"Why should you be mad at me?" Klaus asked curiously reaching for her textbook and binder before she could refuse him.

Caroline shook her head unable to keep from smiling at the gesture, "Because you beat Tyler last night again," she reminded them both.

Klaus smirked as he set down her books, it had been rather glorious, "What was I supposed to do? Let him win?" he asked as she sat down.

"No," Caroline admitted knowing Klaus letting him win wouldn't have done anyone any favors, "But it's like you turn into another person when you're playing, who are you trying to impress?"

"If I were to answer that you'd be mad at me," Klaus said meaningfully as he opened her textbook to the newest chapter she had to work on.

"Tonight could you just go easy on him," Caroline asked and Klaus arched his brow, they had just agreed for Klaus not to let him win, "Like no taunting him."

"I can't make that promise Love," Klaus told her in French making Caroline's face contort though she commented no further.

Caroline then proceeded to call Klaus the most colorful word she could think of in French because let's be honest everyone learns the bad words first. Klaus sat looking aghast but impressed as he read through the next portion of her assignment before explaining it to her.