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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 7

(Caroline looks at Elena with an uncertain look. Again, she knew she was going to be asked that question sooner or later, but did she expect it now? Hell, no. Truth be told, she was hoping she could put it off for a little while yet, but she knew she was lying to herself. Sure, Klaus hinted he had feelings for her, but he never came right out and said it. Then again, she didn't either. She knew damn well she was going to have to admit it, if not to Elena, then at least to herself. In the end, Caroline knew perfectly well that once she does admit it, say it out loud for herself to hear, there was no taking it back)

(She has to ask herself if she is prepared to confess her true feelings for Klaus. The big hurdle she has to conquer is…what if she does admit her true feelings and Klaus doesn't feel the same way? What if he just thinks of her as a friend or even less, an acquaintance, and doesn't have much use for her? Caroline isn't sure if she is ready to admit it, but deep down, she knows it would break her heart. She faces Elena and sighs deeply, knowing her friend is waiting for an answer)

Caroline: "Being I sorted out my feelings for Tyler, you're wondering where that leaves Klaus?"

Elena: (nods) "Yeah." (sighs sympathetically) "I mean, if you haven't thought about it much, it's understandable." (chuckles softly) "But, I know if it was me, I wouldn't be able to think of anything else."

(Caroline chuckles slightly at Elena before Elena gets serious)

Elena: "Girl, I would never pressure you girl on your feelings for Klaus or Tyler. No one can control your feelings for them except you. It is totally up to you when you realize what your feelings are."

(Elena offers Caroline a smile as comfort)

Elena: "I'm just here to help you in any way that I can. Consider me your sounding board."

(This comment causes Caroline to laugh out loud. Afterward, she nods and smiles before sharing a hug with her best friend. After breaking free, they look at the other)

Caroline: (sighs) "Sometimes it's like…just when I think I've made up my mind on Klaus, something happens and it forces me to question it."

(Caroline sighs sadly, causing Elena to look at her with concern. She doesn't know whether to comfort her friend or give her space. Elena attempts a different approach)

Elena: (tilts her head) "Car, talk to me." (shakes her head) "I hope you know whatever you say won't leave this room."

Caroline: (nods & smiles) "Yeah, I know."

(Elena can tell her friend is torn on what her feelings are. Before Elena can say anything else, Caroline startles her by getting up off the bed in a huff. Caroline screams causing Elena to jump up a little as she tries to figure out how to help her friend. In the end, she comes to realize Caroline needs to get it all out of her system. Caroline begins to pace back and forth with her hands in the air)

Caroline: "God, that….ugh! I shouldn't even waste my fucking time on him! He is so goddamned arrogant and thinks he knows everything!"

(Elena continues to watch helplessly as Caroline gets her frustrations out)

Caroline: (scoffs) "He couldn't fucking tell me how he felt the last time he saw me, but no! He told me he ended the war against Tyler." (nods to Elena) "Yeah, that made me happy, don't get me wrong. But what did that accomplish?" (shrugs) "I mean, really?"

(Elena gets tempted now and then to comfort Caroline, but she knows not to dare, so she continues to be the helpful friend and continues to let her vent)

Caroline: "Tyler decided in the end that I wasn't fucking good enough so he chose his revenge with Klaus over being with me! I have loved Tyler through everything! EVERYTHING! And what does he do in return?! He walks away from me without a second thought!" (tears in her eyes) "I should feel hatred, nothing but hatred for Tyler." (shrugs) "But I can't just shut off my feelings." (scoffs) "Then there's Klaus….again. He has never given me any indications that he feels anything for me. Sure, he flirts with me and of course I flirt with him, but nothing has ever happened."

(Caroline looks at Elena and raises her shoulders in confusion)

Caroline: "Am I not seeing something? Is he secretly telling me or showing me how he feels and I'm not seeing it, Elena?"

(Elena gets up off the bed and goes to her friend. She looks at her seriously yet compassionately as she places her hands on Caroline's shoulders)

Elena: "You did nothing wrong, Caroline. If you missed in Klaus' possible signals then so did I. Klaus can be very frustrating when he wants to be." (scoffs lightly) "I've never really understood him. He seems to think he knows everything." (sighs softly) "But I have seen the way he was around you."

(Caroline tearfully sniffles but she is determined to remain strong. She knows there isn't anything wrong with showing weakness around Elena, but she isn't quite ready to let it out yet)

Caroline: "And? What did you think?"

Elena: (sighs) "With Klaus, I may not be the best judge of character."

Caroline: (sighs in determination) "It matters to me. Elena, you are one of my best friends. You should know by now I value your opinions." (hopeful look) "Please, tell me."

(Elena stares at Caroline's facial expressions and briefly smiles at her friend in hopefulness)

Elena: (raises her eyebrows) "Honestly?" (smiles a little) "It's obvious to anyone with eyes that Klaus has feelings for you. Whether he admits it or not, that's another story."

Caroline: (scoffs lightly) "You're telling me."

(Caroline shakes her head in determination)

Caroline: "There is no way I am ever telling him how I feel until he does it first."

(Elena can't help the smirk that appears across her face. She briefly looks away from Caroline, but it's obvious she can't hold it in anymore)

Elena: (raises her eyebrows & smirks) "So, does this mean you have feelings for Klaus?"

(Elena's question appears to be answered when Caroline can't help the half smile on her lips. Meanwhile, in New Orleans, at Klaus', Klaus is looking at his brother with a deadly glare. Elijah continues his casual look with a nervous Rebekah looking on)

Klaus: "It's funny how our sister seems to think I have a right to know, but no words are coming out of your mouth."

Elijah: "Oh, Klaus, I never said you didn't have a right to know. I just thought it was an unimportant matter."

Klaus: (raises his eyebrows) "An 'unimportant matter' that our sister feels you should clue me in on." (raises his hands) "What's the matter, Elijah? Afraid I'll blow a fuse?"

Elijah: (shrugs) "You have known to do that on occasion."

Klaus: (shakes his head) "I'm not in the mood for games so get that out of your fucking head."

Elijah: (casually) "I never said I was playing games. Rebakah may feel everyone is entitled to the truth, but she doesn't know everything. You of all people should know that."

(Before Klaus can respond, Rebekah steps in)

Rebekah: (scoffs) "I've never heard any complaints from Klaus before."

Elijah: (shrugs) "He can be too kind at times."

Rebekah: (scoffs angrily) "Kind, my ass. You're not the one who has to live with him."

Elijah: (shrugs) "No one is forcing you here."

Rebekah: "Who else will keep you two in line?"

Klaus: (shouts) "ENOUGH! Enough of all this fucking bullshit! Quit dodging the fucking question!" (to Rebekah) "If you don't have the fucking guts to tell me, shut your goddamned mouth while I speak to our brother."

(Klaus turns to face Elijah in anger)

Klaus: "Do I have to beat the truth out of you, Elijah? Because I have no trouble doing that."

(Elijah rolls his eyes in frustration)

Elijah: "Oh, for god's safe, Klaus, fine! If you want the fucking truth so damn much, I'll tell you!"

(Elijah glances at Rebekah who looks at him wondering what he'll say. Elijah looks back at Klaus and sighs)

Elijah: "What Rebekah and I were discussing…It's about Tyler."

Chapter 7 Done

Chapter 8 Preview: 'What does Elijah reveal to Klaus?'

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