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The sight before her is exactly what she wanted the prom to be. She smiled. A number of couples are already on the dance floor. Her friends too, Elena with Damon, Matt with Bonnie. Jeremy, Rebekah, April and Kol are there as well. She's very satisfied with her work.
"You did a pretty good job." Stefan said.
Caroline faced him and saw his warm smile. "Thanks" she said sweetly and humbly.
"So, shall we?" Stefan said as he offered his hand to her for a dance.
"Why so sudden brother? Tired of the town already?" Klaus asked Elijah back in their mansion.
"Let's say it's a business trip. I will return, of course, but it may take a while." Elijah answered.
Klaus nodded as he shifted on the sofa. On his hands are a pencil and a pad. He shrugged and continued what he was doing. The scraping sound of his pencil against the paper was the only sound in the room.
"Well then I wish you good luck on your endeavors." Klaus replied a few seconds after.
"Are you sure you're not coming?"
Klaus chuckled. "New Orleans is fun, one of my favorite places in the world. I may soon join you but not right now." He said.
Elijah's lip twitched in a small smile. "Tonight, the wait ends, am I right Niklaus? Everyone will not have anything more to say about you and Caroline in the morning."
The rustling noise of the pencil stopped. Klaus smirked and looked at his brother.
"Yes, and it will turn out fine, brother. Now why don't you go ahead? If there's any trouble, I'll be glad to help. You know me."
Elijah was thoughtful for a while.
"Niklaus" He said in a more serious tone. "What would you do if what happens with Caroline will not turn out as you please? It is possible, there may be mistakes in the witch's potion. I'm afraid you will lash out the way you always do. Just like what you said, I know you."
Klaus grinned. "Playing the big brother again Elijah. There is nothing to worry, the Bennett witch won't be hard to confront if such thing happens."
"How can I make sure you will keep the peace this town already has with our family here? Rebekah and Kol happen to like the town now. Be careful with your temper Niklaus, we found a home, and I do not want to watch our family fall apart again."
Klaus remained silent, thinking.
"I know how you feel about Caroline." Elijah continued. "I have until tomorrow before I leave town. If things do go wrong and I find Bonnie Bennett, or anyone else, in danger at your hands, you'll have to leave everything and come with me instead."
Klaus stared incredulously at his brother before he laughed. "If I do become angry and I wanted to kill someone, I don't really think you, or anyone else, can stop me Elijah." He said.
"I'm only warning you Niklaus. Your word is all I need."
The two exchanged a long stare, one as unyielding as the other. But it was Klaus who shifted his gaze first.
"Fine" He said. "Agreed. You have my word."
"Have I told you your dress looks great on you?" Stefan uttered while he slow dances with Caroline. "I happen to hear about you stressing out Bonnie this morning. Your dress does not look like a substitute though." He said.
"It is not." Caroline answered. "I mean... uhm... I actually didn't find any substitute dress."
Stefan raised an eyebrow.
"Okay, promise me you won't ask me any more questions if I tell you?" Caroline then said, stepping back a little to look at Stefan.
Stefan smiled and nodded.
"It's from Klaus." She said.
Stefan, who already knew what's going on between Caroline and Klaus, slowly smiled at his friend. He shook his head grinning. "Klaus, huh."
Caroline sighed. "Yeah... I don't know why Klaus is like this with me but I'd rather not know. I wish he'd stop."
Stefan looked at Caroline closely. "I see you're not really comfortable."
"Well, yeah. That evil original hybrid told me he likes me, who's not uncomfortable with that?" Caroline muttered.
"You still wore the dress though." Stefan smiled.
Caroline straightened her back. "Well... it's really beautiful you know."
"Then you have to thank him."
"I know, I'll do that of course." Caroline replied.
Stefan and Caroline continued to dance. They talked and they laughed. They talked more about the prom, about their bunny times together before, about people, etc. The two might look like they're having fun but the view of Elena and Damon together is not, in any way, fun for Stefan.
Then they talked about moving on.
"I keep telling myself I'm moving on" Stefan muttered to Caroline. "But I don't know if I actually do. How does anyone move on?"
Caroline looked at her lonely friend. She glanced around the room and saw Damon and Elena, both smiling and happy. She also saw Tyler and Hayley dancing together. She sighed.
"You will move on Stefan" She said. "I mean, look at me and Tyler. We had the perfect relationship before, we're in love and everything is just so nice between us. But look at us now, we're moved on. I am moved on. Someday Stefan, maybe soon, you will meet someone new, someone really great, and you'll never realize, you've already fallen head over heels in love."
It took Stefan a few seconds before he smiled. "Yeah, maybe..."
The two fell silent, both lost in their own thoughts. Stefan about Elena, and Caroline about her confusion. Now after saying those words to Stefan, she began to think how did she ever actually move on from Tyler. She knew how painful she felt before when Tyler cheated on her but she can't remember how exactly was she able to move on.
She truly meant those words she said to Stefan but suddenly she didn't know where those words came from. Her head started to ache. Caroline didn't want the pain so she began to think about other things instead.
"If I come to Klaus, he won't kill me will he?" Caroline all of a sudden asked Stefan. Stefan became a little surprised but that made him laugh.
"No Caroline" Stefan stated after a chuckle. "I don't think Klaus will do that."
Caroline had just danced with Matt. After getting herself something to drink, she once again looked around everything. The prom dance is indeed really nice. Caroline has already thought of that. But she couldn't help but feel like it sucks. There is something missing, she's looking for something but she can't just know what it is. And that is what's making her feel not completely happy.
She looked around, she saw Bonnie now dancing with Kol, Rebekah with Matt, Stefan with Elena, and Damon, is standing beside her. Caroline crossed her arms and sighed.
"Why so unhappy blondie? I'd offer you a dance but I have a feeling you don't want to" Damon said.
Caroline smirked and shook her head. "Why are you here, you don't even go to school." she muttered.
Damon shrugged. "Why not, Elena could use the most handsome man in this town for a date" Damon winked.
"Yeah whatever." Caroline answered. After a while, she turned to Damon. "Damon, can you please tell the others I'm at the after party? This party sucks. I'll be off."
Damon watched Caroline turn around and leave.
At the Lockwood Mansion is where she went. She walked left and right placing stuff, arranging things for the after party, the cups, a few drinks, some food, etc. When everything's done she sat comfortably on a chair and stared at the clock only to get annoyed at the hours she still has to wait.
"Ugh" she said out loud.
She rose to pour herself some alcohol in a cup. As she stood though, she saw her own reflection in the mirror across her. She stared. She still is in awe at how beautiful the dress she's wearing is.
Once again, Klaus filled her thoughts. It's been bothering her how come he took sudden interest in her. She wouldn't deny that she felt flattered, knowing Klaus is the most powerful being and with all the women he can have, he wanted her. But that also makes her feel afraid. And her previous encounters with Klaus made her realize that he has a certain pull on her, and she doesn't like it.
She can't make Klaus think that she's giving in his charms. He's evil. Caroline thought she only had to remind herself of the evil things Klaus had done. She glanced at the clock once again. With all these thoughts about Klaus in her head, she could only think of one thing to kill the remaining time.
She marched towards the front door and left, going straight to the other large mansion in Mystic Falls.
Klaus remained sitting on the sofa by the fireplace, now on the eighth page of his pad. Sketching is indeed a pleasant, solitary way of killing time, and killing thoughts as well.
Elijah has gone away for the evening after they talked. Rebekah and Kol are at the dance. There is nobody to distract him and his thoughts on how Caroline had treated him days before came filling his mind.
Klaus sighed. He misses her. In a matter of hours though, she'll be back to him. But Klaus started to think again about what Elijah and Rebekah told him, about Caroline possibly not going back. The thought made him knit his eyebrows. He dropped his pad and pencil at the sofa. He stood up by the fireplace and watched the burning flames.
After a few minutes though, he felt her familiar presence.
"Klaus?" Caroline's voice echoed "Are you here?"
Caroline? Klaus asked himself. He looked at the time and learned midnight is still hours away. The Caroline he's hearing approaching is still not the one he's waiting for. He remained standing and waited for Caroline to appear at the doorway. In a few seconds, she did. Klaus placed his hands at the back.
"Oh there you are" Caroline said. "I'm sorry, the door's open so I let myself in. I've been calling for you downstairs but you're not answering." Caroline stared at Klaus, suddenly feeling afraid. When he smiled at her though, she felt warmth, and so she started to relax.
It took a few moments before Klaus could answer. He looked at her and he took all his time admiring the beauty before her. She is wearing the dress. He couldn't help but smile.
"Caroline..." He uttered, amusement is in his voice. "It's fine, but to what do I owe this pleasure?"
Caroline swallowed. "Well... I want to thank you for the dress. But... I'm not keeping it so I'll return it to you tomorrow." She gave him a tight, polite smile.
Klaus gazed his eyes on her entirety once again. "As you may Caroline, tomorrow then." Klaus returned her smile with a shrug. He sighed and turned to look at the fires once again. "But how come you couldn't wait? I think your dance still hasn't ended." He said.
"I uh... I just dropped by, I'm not returning to the dance, I'm going to the Lockwood mansion for the after party... which I think is not going to start soon." Caroline sighed. "So I figured I could... well... uh..." Caroline's eyebrows weaved together. Suddenly, her reason for coming to Klaus seemed very stupid. "...see you and say thanks?" she muttered very slowly.
Klaus turned around to face her once again. The quizzical look on his face turned slowly into a wide grin.
"Okay" Caroline continued. "This is stupid, I... I'm going now."
As soon as Caroline moved towards the door, Klaus grabbed her arm gently.
"Wait Caroline, please stay." He said. "From what you said, you have a few more time to spare, am I right? Join me. Don't worry I won't hurt you. Would you like something to drink?" He smiled.
Caroline moistened her lips as she looked back at Klaus. There he is again with his smile and his welcoming, warm gaze. Why does someone as evil as Klaus get to have this kind of look? Caroline thought for a while. Some part of her wanted to stay, she doesn't know why but she decided to give in.
"Fine, but I won't drink much. I still have to go to the party"
Klaus' smile went wider. "Make yourself comfortable love. I'll get us drinks."
Caroline walked around the room. On the wall are paintings and drawings of people and landscapes. The furniture are classy and antique, something that's expected for a family like Klaus'. This is her first time going here but she wonders why it feels like she had been here many times before? She stopped by the sofa and sat down. She didn't fail to notice the drawings laying beside her.
"Did you make these?" She asked when Klaus returned with two glasses and a bottle.
"Yes, it's one of my passions." Klaus stated, pouring themselves some wine.
"Wow" Caroline heard herself whisper. She turned her head and looked up at the wall. She stood up and gazed once more at the framed paintings and drawings hanging nicely. "How about those paintings, did you make them too?"
Klaus watched Caroline and thought again of the time he first shared his paintings to her.
"Some of them I did, some are others' works that I admire." He said as he walked towards her to hand her a glass.
Caroline smirked, taking the glass. "So, there is something else you do aside from killing people, and destroying lives?" She mocked.
Klaus only licked his lips and chuckled.
Once again, they exchanged a look and Caroline realized no matter how many times she deny it to herself, she keeps on getting lost in his eyes. All she knew about Klaus is that he's evil. Nothing else. Yet she couldn't keep herself away from him when she can easily do right now.
"Come with me, I'll show you my paintings."
For the next hour, Klaus walked her around. He showed her the paintings and sketches he did, hanged and not. When Klaus told her big words and speeches, she kept on smirking and scoffing and rolling her eyes. Klaus would only smile back and chuckle. She tried to be a bit kinder but she couldn't help it when the only thing that can protect her from his charms are her banters and sharp answers. Caroline found it rather impressive how Klaus was being too patient on her harsh words. Klaus can even turn her words into something kinder and amusing for himself, as if he knew her well. Caroline realized, if only Klaus isn't as evil as he is, the two of them could be good friends.
When there are no more paintings to look at or to talk about, Caroline and Klaus went back to the sitting room.
"Hey, uhm..." Caroline started. She's been with Klaus longer than she intended to so she already thought of saying her good bye. "I know this will sound really stupid, especially for someone like you, but I really thank you for the dress. The prom is really important for me, and I wouldn't be there if not for the dress. So thanks."
"No problem Caroline, anything for you" Klaus simply stated.
"I think, I'll go ahead now. I mean, I already said thanks. So... bye" Caroline gave Klaus a smile before she turned around and walked towards the exit.
Klaus glanced at the clock again and found it'll be only a few minutes before midnight. He decided it would be good to keep her with him, at least until midnight when his Caroline will finally return to him.
"Caroline" He called out her name before she could leave the door. She turned around. "I'm sorry love, but I wonder if you could stay for a longer while? I mean, perhaps until midnight?" Klaus asked her gently.
Caroline furrowed her eyebrows, yet she smiled. "What?" she asked. "Why?"
Klaus looked at her, his eyes careful and gentle. "Well..." Klaus shrugged. "Maybe you could do that fairy tale stunt and only leave when the clock strikes twelve." He smiled, the dimples are showing once again.
Caroline gaped at him incredulously before she laughed. "Seriously? And that makes you what, my prince charming?"
"Come on Caroline" Klaus charmed. "Actually I was thinking, with you in that dress, there is nothing I would want to do than to dance with you."
Caroline crossed her arms and kept her furrowed look at him.
"Please?" Klaus muttered. "Consider this a way of thanking me for that dress. Dance with me Caroline."
Caroline rolled her eyes. But when Klaus offered his hand, she took it.
"Fine, only until midnight."
"Don't worry love, I don't bite"
.
.
"I held the stars to light where you are
When your unfeigned heart called to me through the dark
Soaked in the sound that rose from the ground
There I could feel
I felt, I felt you near"
.
.
They danced. The old phonograph is playing the music. The fireplace lights the whole room. Klaus' embrace is warm. His touch is warm, and the feel of his hand at the back of her waist is making her feel things. Caroline kept a safe distance from him.
Her body is stiff against him. Klaus smirked as he continued swaying her through the music. A few more minutes, he thought.
The two of them had been making small talks, there aren't so much the two of them can talk about at that moment so their topic consisted of the weather, the prom dance, and the upcoming graduation.
"When high school is over, where do you plan to go Caroline?" Klaus asked.
"I uh, I have plans." Caroline replied confidently.
"You have plans?" Klaus raised an eyebrow. "Would it be rude if I ask you about them? I'd love to know about your dreams, tell me Caroline."
Caroline scoffed at him. "What? You, are impossible you know that?"
Klaus chuckled. "Are you going to stay here in town? Or will you go out, and see the rest of the world?" He asked.
Caroline found earnestness in his eyes and she found herself think about her plans.
"Well" She started. "Going to college is one of my plans. I thought of staying here in Mystic Falls but I'm not sure if that's what I want now."
"What do you mean?"
"Recently I began thinking about going out of town, in another country maybe. It didn't occur to me before and I don't know what happened to make me change my mind but, going to other places seemed really a nice idea."
"It is" Klaus replied. "You're a vampire, you can do anything you want Caroline." He said with a smile. "Where do you plan to go?"
Klaus' question made Caroline smile back. "Well, I'm not really sure." She said. "I've never really been anywhere. There are so many places I want to go. Rome is one. And Paris, I've always wanted to go there. And, uh, Tokyo is an interesting city." Caroline chuckled. "Oh I don't know, really, those three places are always in my mind whenever I think of going out of Mystic Falls."
After hearing her answer, the smile in Klaus' lips had faded. He remembered that night when he first told her he fancied her. That was also the night when he told her he'd take her to those places, those exact three cities. His face grew more serious as he continued to look at the smiling Caroline in front of him.
When Caroline glanced up, her smile was met with a long, hard stare.
"W-what's the problem?" Caroline asked.
Klaus blinked. "Nothing, I uh..." He laughed quietly. "Those are beautiful cities. I'm sure you will love them Caroline."
The music went on playing. Klaus felt Caroline more relaxed at his arms. He tried to pull her closer and he smiled when Caroline didn't object. He squeezed her palm and he held her close. Their eyes met but Caroline was quick to drop her gaze. Both of them continued dancing, both aware of the feel of each other.
After a little while, a ringing melody echoed in the whole room. It came from the grandfather clock with its hand pointing at twelve. That was when Caroline pulled herself away from Klaus.
"The time... That's me I guess." She said, looking at Klaus. "I have to go now."
Klaus only remained silent, watching her closely. When Klaus didn't say anything, Caroline raised an eyebrow and spoke again.
"Well... thanks again Klaus, and goodbye. And wait, just so you know, what happened here does not change anything, I mean, we're not friends or anything. I already said thanks, and, you've had your dance, so, I'll be going."
And by that, Caroline turned to her heels and started to walk away from him. Somehow she was confused at Klaus's sudden silence. But she's aching to go now, she has started to feel something and it's scaring her.
"Wait" Klaus called. Caroline sighed before she faced him again. She looked at Klaus and she wondered why he's looking at her that way. His face is confused, and his eyes are full of worry. "Caroline" he called her name.
Caroline stopped in the dark.
"What is it?"
Klaus looked back, observing her, watching her closely, intently.
"What is it? Is there something wrong?"
"It's past midnight" Klaus muttered. "And you... you're still going."
She raised an eyebrow. "Yeah. I have to go, I have a party to attend remember? My friends are waiting. Goodbye" Caroline gave final look at Klaus, a strange look, before she set off on her heels.
Klaus weaved his eyebrows together in confusion and disbelief. It's past midnight already, the third night is over, and yet, Caroline still can't remember.
He turned around to face the raging fire once again. He can still hear the clicking of her heels, going softer as she walks away from him, until it finally stopped. He licked his lips as he tried to think of what he should do next. Perhaps, it's too early. He thought. Or perhaps not. He has to talk to Bonnie at once. Something inside him went insane and he felt his emotions rising. Caroline cannot be gone just like that.
After a few seconds though, he heard the clicking noise of heeled footsteps once again. And it's getting louder, and faster, the sound seemed to come to him quicker. He turned around and watched the door. And from the shadows, once again, she appeared.
"Caroline" Klaus whispered, with eyes wide, all the hope came rushing back.
"I... I'm sorry." Caroline said. "I forgot something."
She walked inside and went straight to the sofa, where her purse is lying. "I... my purse..."
Realizing she was talking about her purse, Klaus smirked. He let out a quiet laugh. And a dangerous one. And then after a while, he just stood silent. Eyes frowning, eyebrows weaving and chest heaving in deep breaths. He once again, shot his eyes towards the fire.
"This is ridiculous." He muttered. He didn't just let this happen, did he? He thought.
Caroline, however, stood still, watching him. Klaus was silently glaring at the fires, he didn't notice how Caroline had been looking at him differently. She cleared her throat.
Klaus heard her but he never looked. "What is it Caroline? You may go now."
Caroline stood straight and raised her head in confidence. "About this dress." she started. "I said I'm returning it, right? Well... I'm returning it now."
After hearing her, Klaus quickly turned his head to Caroline and threw her a puzzled look. "What do you mea-"
Klaus wasn't able to finish his question. He stood there face to face with a different Caroline. Her knowing eyes are shot straight at him, her lips twitched in a smile. She began to step closer to him.
"Could you, maybe.." Caroline continued. "...help me take it off?" She grinned.
Klaus just felt a huge rock fall off his chest. It took him seconds before he realized everything. And then he laughed. He laughed hard. Caroline bit her lip and started giggling.
"Oh my god I'm so sorry Klaus, I was harsh, wasn't I?" Caroline said, her eyes concerned over Klaus. "I can remember everything. I can't believe it" she said after giggles.
Klaus stopped laughing. He stared at her, cupped her face, and kissed her forehead.
"I'm glad you're back love. You've made me suffer do you know that?" He whispered.
Caroline laughed once again. "I know! I told you I can remember everything. I did when I was just walking downstairs, I just... I felt it all come back just like that." She said. "I'm sorry" she whispered back. She tiptoed and placed a quick kiss on Klaus' lips.
Caroline wasn't able to land her feet down on the floor after that quick peck though. Once she left his lips, Klaus held her tight against him and covered her mouth in a fervent kiss. It took Caroline by surprise but she just let him. And she felt in that kiss, how hungry Klaus had been. She opened her mouth and let Klaus taste every inch of her. Their tongues glided together and she felt herself burn up. Klaus's arm are already tight around her waist and his one hand at her nape, her chest against his hard chest, and her arms are tightly enclosed around his neck. They kissed as if it's their last kiss. She realized, Klaus isn't the only one who had been hungry.
They pulled away from each other, both breathing heavily. Klaus chuckled and she giggled once more.
"Now love, what was that you told me about the dress I gave you?" Klaus whispered to her ears huskily.
Caroline smiled and bit her lip. "I don't know... I can't remember..." She grinned.
Klaus raised an eyebrow and carried her all of a sudden, making Caroline shriek. "You said you need help taking it off?"
"Oh did I?"
"Yes you did sweetheart"
And quarter past twelve on the clock, Klaus' bedroom door closed with a thud. Caroline laid on top of Klaus placing kisses all over him, a kiss for every rude word, for every scoff, for every glare and every mock. In the end though, she whimpered under him, squirmed and screamed of pleasure while Klaus ravaged her in punishment since those little kisses weren't good enough for him.
tbc...
Hahaha, well... did you like it? haha sorry the chapter sucks XD but I loved writing this though. Please review!
Also the song lyrics I used in this chapter is from 'To Be With You' by The Honey Trees