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Title: A Thousand Years
Artist: Inspired by the singer Christina Perri
Characters: Klaus/Caroline/Tyler/Elena/Rebekah/Elijah
Summary: After going thru a bad breakup with Tyler, Caroline vows to stay away from relationships. But will that change when Klaus comes back & admits he's in love with her & wants her back? He's always said he'd never change who he is for anyone. But will he finally decide to change for her? Will she choose him or the ex who comes back to town to claim her again?
Chapter 6
(Caroline stares at her friend nervously. She isn't sure how to answer Elena's question. She privately knew it was only a matter of time before she was asked that question. But it doesn't mean she is ready to answer it. Does she have feelings for Klaus? Or is he just another annoying guy that somehow refused to stay out of her life no matter what? Technically, he was out of her life because they haven't spoken in months. But yet, he was never far from her mind. Even though she has always denied it, she often wondered if he was always in her heart without her even realizing it. No, that's impossible. She loves Tyler. Well, she did love him until he showed his true colors when he admitted revenge was more important to him than Caroline. Caroline, his high school sweetheart who he had always pictured a future with. Well, that was shot to hell the day he let his sworn enemy come between them. Tyler never expected his ex to forgive him, but he knew it would take a long time before she could ever possibly get over what happened)
(Caroline nervously looks down before meeting Elena's eyes. She isn't sure what to say. She had never lied to her best friend before. Well, okay, maybe not on purpose. But she knows that before she could answer Elena, she has to ask herself that question. But the question is...is she prepared to answer it? Elena studies Caroline's facial expressions and can tell her friend is genuinely torn)
Elena: (sighs sympathetically) "I'm guessing you never thought you would be asked that question?"
Caroline: (scoffs lightly) "I guess you could say I never expected I would have to think about it."
Elena: (shrugs) "Ever since you said Klaus made that comment to you, 'he was your first, I intend to be your last', I've been surprised you haven't said anything about it 'til now."
Caroline: (lowers her shoulders & sighs) "It's because I always thought my future was with Tyler. I mean, considering how long we were together." (scoffs) "But then again, I never expected him to choose revenge over me, either."
Elena: "He's a dick, what can he say?"
Caroline: (seriously) "There were so many goddamned times I wanted to fucking kill him for his behavior, but of course it wouldn't solve anything."
Elena: (smirks) "Doesn't mean it wouldn't feel good, though."
Caroline: (chuckles) "You're telling me! I have to admit it would feel pretty damn good to hit him across the face."
Elena: (smiles wickedly) "Oooh, I would definitely want front row seats to that one!"
Caroline: (points to Elena) "I'll tell you one thing, if I ever do get that chance, I don't plan on wasting it."
(Elena faces Caroline and looks at her friend seriously, making Caroline give Elena her full attention)
Elena: "I know you will always love Tyler. There's no denying that and it's okay that you do still love him. Tyler was a big part of your life and you thought you would always be together. He was a great guy." (sighs deeply) "But the day he decided to go after Klaus...he changed." (shaking her head) "I'm not condoning what Tyler did and I'm not condoning what Klaus did. They both did terrible things. Too many things between the two of them to count if you ask me."
(Elena sighs as she tries to figure out how to best express herself so her friend understands what she is trying to say)
Elena: "But the difference between the two men...Klaus ended the war so Tyler could be with you. Tyler? He chose to continue his need for revenge against Klaus over being with you." (shakes her head in determination) "I don't care how pissed off Tyler is at Klaus, he should have chosen you. Any man who doesn't choose you is a damn fool."
(That last comment causes Caroline to laugh as she wipes the tears off her cheeks. She sniffles before Elena continues)
Elena: "Now granted, we don't know the whole story in regards to the situation between them. Between Tyler saying Klaus is after him or that he didn't fully end the war. But here is what we do know: Klaus came to you and proved he was sincere by saying he let Tyler go to be with you. And Tyler's reaction? He proved to you what mattered most to him and it sure as hell wasn't you. If you did matter to him, he would be with you right now." (raises her hands) "But is he here?" (shakes her head) "No, because he has it in his fucking head that his feud is more important."
Caroline: (sniffles) "He broke my heart when he did that. I'm not expecting him to forget everything, but he wouldn't even consider letting it go." (scoffs) "That right there showed me where his priorities really stood."
Elena: (shrugs) "If you ask me, Klaus has proven his loyalty to you more than Tyler has."
Caroline: (nods) "True. Right before school started, he came to see me and said he ended the war between him and Tyler so Tyler could be with me. I was shocked to say the least."
Elena: "I know both men made mistakes."
Caroline: (scoffs) "That's for damn sure."
Elena: (tilts her head) "How do you feel about Tyler?"
(Caroline sighs deeply as she rests her face in her hands. Elena can tell her friend is really torn up over this whole thing. Elena comforts her friend by massaging her shoulder. After a few minutes, Caroline looks up at her friend)
Caroline: "I will always love Tyler as he was my first real love, but he has changed so much since this mess happened." (shakes her head) "I honestly don't think I can ever be with him again after all that's happened."
Elena: (shakes her head) "I don't blame you. I will always love Tyler as a friend, but I will never forgive him for what he did to you. Sounds like he won't be coming back anytime soon."
Caroline: "It wouldn't surprise me."
Elena: "Now that you have sorted out for your feelings for Tyler, where does that leave Klaus?"
(Caroline looks at Elena with an unsure look. In New Orleans, Elijah and Rebekah look at their brother in caution. Klaus raises his hands and shrugs)
Klaus: "Well? What's going on that you don't want me to know, dear brother?"
(Elijah glances at Rebekah quickly before facing his brother and smiles)
Elijah: "Not even a 'hello' from you? It's been a while since we have seen each other."
(As Klaus is walking towards Elijah, he speaks)
Klaus: (glaring at Elijah) "Don't fuck with me, Elijah. It's obvious something is going on. Considering my name was mentioned, I'm quite certain it has to do with me. Now, I will ask you once more. What the fuck is going on? And don't try to lie to me?"
(Rebekah looks at Elijah with a serious look)
Rebekah: "He deserves to know."
(Klaus looks at Rebekah, then turns his attention back to Elijah and tilts his head)
Klaus: "There's that phrase again. That's exactly what I heard when I first arrived." (seriously) "What do I deserve to know?"
(Elijah studies his brother's facial expressions and tries to figure out what to say next. Elijah clears his throat when he realizes Klaus will not let up from this. He knows he needs to explain himself. The question is, how does he want to answer his brother's question? Elijah nods his head before speaking)
Elijah: "Okay, brother, you want to know what Rebekah and I were discussing? I will tell you."
Chapter 6 Done
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