A/N: Being it's been a long time since I've updated, I've attached the recaps (chapters 1-11) in case you needed it. If you don't, feel free to skip it. My apologies on taking forever to finish this story. Real life happened and I've been trying to finish all my stories. I'm finally in the process of slowly finishing my stories. This story is will be updated weekly until it's finished. Please let me know if you are still with me. You will notice the chapter is off by one. Please know you are NOT looking at it wrong. I don't know how to fix it by deleting the author's note from before and replacing it with this so you can still read/review this chapter. I've never been good at that. Please disregard that and enjoy.
Chapters 1-5
Caroline thought she had the perfect life until her boyfriend Tyler decided revenge on Klaus was more important than her. Klaus made the ultimate sacrifice for her graduation by ending the war against Tyler so he could be with Caroline. Klaus never admitted it, but he always had feelings for Caroline. Klaus never even admitted it to himself. He was impressed by her free spirit. Caroline was determined to go to parties to meet new people. Despite hanging out w/ Elena, it's obvious Klaus is on her mind. Klaus angrily drinks scotch & throws it against the wall w/ Rebekah looking on. Rebekah calls out her brother on his feelings for Caroline & that maybe it was time they spoke. Rebekah calls Klaus out on whose face he truly sees when he bedded women in the past. Tyler makes a secret call to Caroline, hence the 'blocked number'. Tyler claims Caroline may be in danger & stated he thinks he's being followed by someone who works for Klaus. Tyler reasons it may be b/c Klaus still has feelings for Caroline & he wants Tyler out of the way to accomplish it. Caroline gets defensive, saying Klaus wants nothing to do with her as he ended the war so they could be together but Tyler still chose revenge. Caroline understood Tyler's anger but in the end Tyler needed to grow up. Tyler knows he's in the wrong but still loves Caroline & still feels Klaus needs to pay. Caroline points out it's Tyler keeping him away from her & warns him to not call her again, hanging up on him. Caroline angrily leaves the party, leaving Elena to angrily wonder what Tyler said & vows revenge if he hurt her. Rebekah summoned Elijah to New Orleans to discuss Klaus.
Caroline tearfully cries in her pillow. She tried to fight Tyler's hold over her. She also wished she knew that if Klaus felt something for her, why he didn't fight for her. She was confused at Tyler's claim that she may be in danger. Elena comforts a devastated Caroline. Caroline was mad that Tyler called her just to say he thought Klaus was gunning for him. Elena & Caroline both wondered if there was anything to Tyler's claim that Klaus wanted to hurt him & using Caroling to do that. Elena then wonders if Klaus ended the war so Tyler could be w/ Caroline as he thought that's what she wanted as it was his way of letting her be happy. Caroline remembered Klaus' last words 'he's your first love; I intend to be your last'. Elijah downplays Rebekah's concerns over Klaus until she says the name Caroline Forbes. Elijah's face goes from amusement to shock. Elijah now understands the seriousness of the situation. Rebekah senses Elijah's dislike about Lockwood & wonders why. She gets him to admit that Tyler tried to kill him which surprises her. Elijah is adamant on Klaus not knowing but Rebekah feels he has a right to know. Elijah reminds her of the truce, but she doesn't care. Rebekah feels Klaus has a right to know. Klaus interrupts wondering what he has a right to know. Elena asks Caroline if she has feelings for Klaus.
Chapters 6-10
Caroline smirks without coming right out and answering Elena's question. She finally admits she cares for Klaus, but not sure if she loves him. Elena can tell it goes farther than that. Klaus gets Elijah to admit Tyler had a talk with him. Klaus/Elijah/Rebekah wonders if Tyler is up to something. Rebekah gets Klaus to admit he has feelings for Caroline. Klaus sighs in defeat that he gave up pursuing Caroline as she still loved Tyler, but Tyler wasted his chance by seeking his continued revenge against Klaus. Both Rebekah/Klaus think Tyler is dumb for doing that. Rebekah points out that being Tyler is still gone, Klaus still has a chance with Caroline. Klaus makes the decision to go speak to Caroline in Mystic Falls on Friday as he's going to surprise her. Caroline asks Elena to accompany her to New Orleans on Saturday so she can finally speak to Klaus about everything. Caroline has a romantic fantasy about Klaus and wonders out loud why it wasn't real. Elena teases her friend on it.
Chapter 11
Klaus has a sexual fantasy about Caroline. In the dream she tells the truth, that he misses her & wants to be with her. Caroline is afraid to tell Klaus her true feelings as he'll reject her. Elena tries to reassure her friend that Klaus does love her. Caroline hopes to never see Tyler again and says she's a Klaus fan, as is Elena.
Title: A Thousand Years
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 13
(Elijah and Elena glance between Klaus and Caroline and decide to give the possible lovebirds some time alone to talk)
Elena: "Um, Elijah and I are going to leave for a while. Caroline, if you need me, I'll have my cell on me. Good luck, girl."
(Elijah and Elena leave the dorms and decide to go for a walk. Caroline and Klaus continue to stare at each other nervously until Caroline speaks)
Caroline: "Come in. Let's talk."
Klaus: (nods) "Okay."
(After shutting the door behind him, they finally get settled in Caroline and Elena's room. They both decide not to sit)
Caroline: "I was, uh…" (chuckles nervously) "…I was planning on coming to see you tomorrow. Elena was coming for moral support."
Klaus: (smiles) "I'm glad. I don't know about you, but I think enough time has passed."
Caroline: "I agree. We need to discuss everything. Get it all out in the open, once and for all."
(Klaus looks at the bed next to him and decides to sit down on it. Caroline sits down on the chair next to the computer desk)
Klaus: "First off, how are you?"
Caroline: "I'm good. Doing well in school. Making new friends. I've been to parties with Elena. You?"
Klaus: "Not too bad. Elijah and Rebekah keep me on my toes."
(They both had so many questions and things they wanted to say. They knew they needed to take things slow so they don't rush anything and blow everything. Klaus decides to take the next step)
Klaus: "I still have that picture of us smiling for the camera. The one where it shows your red tank top and your flawless face." (chuckles) "Very rarely do you take a picture with me so I've kept it ever since."
Caroline: (chuckles lightly) "I'm surprised as you don't always like taking pictures, either."
Klaus: (shrugs) "It's the only one I have of us together. It's the only reminder I have of you."
(He decides to get down to business)
Klaus: "Have you been in contact with Tyler? Have you seen him?"
Caroline: (shakes her head) "No, I haven't spoken to him lately. No contact in the last couple of weeks. He DID call me a while ago, telling me that you threatened him and want him dead. What's that about?"
(Klaus sighs deeply and briefly looks down before wiping his face. He then faces his hopeful beloved)
Klaus: "It's true that he's not a fan of mine. I can't stand him. Never have, never will. However, I don't want him dead." (raises his eyebrows) "However, if he ever came after me, I would defend myself, of course."
Caroline: (nods) "I would, too, and I don't blame you on that. Thank you for being honest."
Klaus: "I would never lie to you, Caroline. If you want the truth, you'll get it."
(He clears his throat and speaks in a serious tone)
Klaus: "How do you feel about Tyler? Do you still love him?"
Caroline: (sighs) "I won't lie. I did love him. Do I still love him? No. The day he chose revenge over me and our relationship…was the day it was completely over with us."
(They both knew what was coming next. It was a moment of truth between the two of them. One of them had to go first. Being Klaus was the one who made the first move, he figured it was only fair that he asks the important question)
Klaus: "I think we both know what needs to be said next. I'll go first."
(Caroline was on pins and needles as she knew what he was going to ask. This is what she was dreading. That he wouldn't admit his feelings after she admits hers. Only one way to find out)
Klaus: "How do you feel about me? I have been wondering that for a long time."
Caroline: (nods) "I've been wondering that, too. How do you feel about me?" (scoffs) "For all I know, you don't feel the same way."
(She gets up from the chair and walks around the room)
Caroline: "I was dreading this conversation. I was worried you would have me admit my true feelings, but you wouldn't admit yours. Great, I just made a complete fool of myself."
(Klaus gets up from the bed and goes to Caroline and stops her from pacing around the room. She is completely caught off-guard by his next move. He rests his hands on her cheeks and passionately kisses her. She puts her hands around his neck and he moves his hands to her back. They open their mouths to allow the others tongue in. They moan softly with pleasure before breaking apart due to lack of oxygen)
Klaus: (smirks) "Does that answer your question, love?"
Chapter 13 Done
Chapter 14 Preview: "Klaus and Caroline are interrupted"
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