Author's Note: Hey guys! I wanted to add in another chapter, which focuses mainly on the dreams that Annabelle and Klaus keep having about each other. I got inspiration when I listened to the song "Tonight, I Love You" by The Latency, which is why I dedicated the chapter to it! You guys should listen to it and tell me what you thought of this chapter!

Chapter Nine: Tonight, I Love You

"It's a beautiful night and I'm opened up

The look in your eyes says so much

Nothing can touch us out here…

I need to hold you, my dear…

I think I'm falling for you… I think tonight, I love you…"

Ooo0ooO

I opened my eyes to find myself next to the river. It was cold and the sun was just beginning to shine over the horizon. The birds were waking up and filling the air with their morning song. I went to stand up and realized instead of standing on two legs, I was standing on four paws. I heard a soft snort of amusement and turned to see Annabelle standing next to me on her wolf form.

Her coat glowed a soft brown and her intelligent gray eyes sparkled. Her mouth opened, revealing her sharp teeth, with her tongue lolled out, and she appeared to be grinning at me. Her bushy tail was wagging slowly.

"Can you hear me?" I flinched a little at the sound of her voice echoing in my head. I heard her laugh.

"We can hear each other's thoughts when we're wolves," she explained, her tail wagging a little harder. Her head cocked it the side a little as she gave me a good natured look.

"How is that even possible?" I asked. Her fur covered shoulders lifted and fell in a wolf shrug.

"How is any of this possible?" she replied with amusement. Then she stepped towards me and nuzzled me, rubbing her face into the side of my neck. She pulled back and turned, shooting a look at me.

"Catch me if you can," she teased before taking off into the trees. I hesitated before I dashed after her.

When I caught up to Annabelle, she was back in her usual form, leaning against a tree, with a secret smile curving on her lips. I shifted back and stalked towards her. Placing a hand on either side of her face, I quickly captured her lips. Her hands latched onto my hips as she groaned. Her tongue met mine, causing a fire to burn through my veins as I pinned her to the tree. Her nails dug into my skin and I hissed in pleasure. I leaned in to take her lips again…

My eyes snapped open. I sat up in bed, rubbing a hand over my face.

Throwing aside the covers, I stood up and walked to the window that overlooked the forest. I remembered how I had looked out this window once, after dreaming of Annabelle… right before I met her.

Right before my whole life would change forever.

Turning from the window, I left my room and walked down the hallway before pausing in front of Annabelle's bedroom door. I listened to her quiet breathing and slow heart beat. She stirred and murmured.

"Klaus," echoed through the silent room. Opening the door, I saw her in the middle of the bed, tangled in the sheets. Half her body was concealed under the covers while the other half was outside them. She wore cotton pants and a tight top that molded to her flat stomach and small breasts. I walked to the end of the bed and stood over her, watching her sleep.

Ooo0ooO

I was sitting in the forest, surrounded by darkness and the trees. I was up in one of the redwoods, on a higher branch so I could look over the forest. The night sky was clear and covered with glittering stars.

"Annabelle?" I looked down at Klaus's voice and smiled. He stood right below me, his hands in his pockets, looking up at me with amusement.

"For a werewolf, you spend a lot of time in the trees," he said, humor trickling into his voice. I swung my feet like a child.

"Come join me," I said, putting the space next to me on the branch. I heard the whoosh of air and suddenly, he was by my side. I looked at him.

"Hey there," I said softly. Klaus leaned over and kissed me slowly.

"Hello, love," he murmured back.

"Why do you only call me 'love' sometimes?" I asked.

"Because I have a feeling if I called you love all the time, you would become annoyed with me rather quickly," he told me, kissing my shoulder. I sighed, knowing he was right.

"Point taken," I mumbled, scooting closer to him so I could lean on him. I inhaled his scent; the woodsy, spicy smell that I had committed to memory. My lips curved as I nuzzled his neck. He looked out towards the distant horizon, his blue eyes almost black in the night.

"What are you thinking about?" I asked. He turned to look at me.

"You," he answered.

My eyes opened slowly and I immediately sensed someone in the room with me. Klaus was sitting on the edge of the bed, watching me with those blue eyes of his. I smiled slowly.

"Can't sleep?" I teased softly. He smiled and shook his head.

"No," he disagreed. "I was sleeping quite well."

"Why are you in here then?" Klaus didn't answer, he just moved so he could sit on the bed right next to me, under the covers. Complying, I shifted over so he could lay out next to me, his back rested against the headboard of the bed. I placed my head on his lap and he began playing with my hair.

"Was it the dreams?" I asked quietly. His fingers ran steadily through my hair and I felt my skin prickle at his touch.

"Yes," he said.

"What did you dream about?"

"You." I turned over on my back so I could look up into his eyes. They were calm and dark. He traced my cheek and I felt warmth spread throughout me, from my head to my toes.

Shifting, I laid out next to him, resting my head on the pillow, facing him. Klaus moved down so he could lie on the pillow besides mine. We watched each other until I moved to kiss him. He deepened it and suddenly I was flat on my back and he was lying over me, his body intimately cradled between my legs.

Klaus kissed me deeply and my hips rocked up against his. He growled in approval and his hand crept down to cover my breast, his thumb rubbing over my nipple through my shirt. My hands fisted on the sheets as I felt long, liquid pulls in my belly, desire heating my core. His hand left my breast, sliding slowly down my side, trailing along my ribs and then my hip. I arched my back as he surged forward slightly to capture my lips again. A finger traced the waistline of my pants before dipping in. The rest of the hand followed as it made contact with the soft skin on the apex of my thighs. His fingers spread before moving towards my panties. I gasped when one finger slid underneath them and skimmed over my slit. Klaus groaned against my mouth, teeth tugging at my lip, tongue soothing the sting.

When that finger dipped inside me, I cried out his name. His thumb pressed against my clit before moving in slow circles. My hips moved against his hand as I groaned. Another finger slid inside me, stretching me deliciously. My walls clamped around him as his finger slid in and out slowly, in time with his tongue. I held onto his shoulders and threw my head back.

"Klaus!" I cried. His lips trailed down my neck, nibbling along my pulse. His fingers kept moving in and out of me and I felt the pressure of orgasm build up in my lower belly.

"Let go, love," Klaus murmured, his thumb making another circle along my clit. I sobbed out a breath. My claws exploded from my fingers and ripping through his shirt, digging into his skin. They scraped along his shoulder blades and he grunted in pleasure and pain. Thrusting his fingers faster into me, his lips met mine in a searing kiss.

I came hard, my world falling apart as I screamed. I collapsed, exhausted. Klaus removed his hand, before kissing me softly. He nudged me, encouraging me onto my side before his body molded to my back. His hand rested against my side and I pulled it up, holding it in both of my hands in front of my chest. His face pressed into the curve of my neck, inhaling quietly. His stubble tickled as he kissed my pounding pulse. A wave of fatigue hit me and wrapped up in his arms, I fell asleep.

When my eyes reopened, I was sitting in the middle of a clearing in the woods with Klaus by my side. We were sitting on a checkered blanket with a picnic basket resting in front of us.

His hands were moving over my shoulders, rubbing over my sore muscles. His touch ignited electrical sparks along my skin, making me shudder as heat spread in my veins.

"How's this, love?" he asked, kissing my neck, nibbling my ear. I moaned softly.

"Don't stop," I whispered.

Then I was lying down, Klaus over me, his lips pressed to mine. My hands slid up his arms, his shoulders and down his back. He shuddered at my touch. His lips slid against mine, tongue meeting mine wickedly, making me moan again.

Klaus broke the kiss off, looking down at me with his wolf eyes.

"Annabelle," he murmured. His eyes cooled and he traced my finger along my cheek. He pulled me up so we were sitting again.

Klaus reached into the basket and pulled out a champagne bottle and two glasses. He popped off the cork and poured some of the frothy wine into a glass before handing it to me. He poured one for himself before facing me.

"To us," he said. I clinked my flute against his in salute before taking a sip. It was delicious and chilled.

I listened to the sounds of the birds, the squirrels and other wildlife surrounding us in the woods. I felt so home, so at peace.

"You know, I never knew finding Mystic Falls would change my life so much," I said to Klaus. I looked at him seriously. "I never thought I'd actually find you."

"I would have found you eventually, sweetheart," he answered, sipping his wine.

"Oh?" I asked. Klaus nodded.

"I was going to have my Hybrids start searching for you."

"But how? You only knew my first name and what I looked like… That's not a lot to go off of," I pointed out.

"I have my ways," he said in his mysterious way. I snorted.

"Now that you have me, what are you going to tell people when they start asking questions about me?"

"The truth." I cocked my head slightly, drinking more champagne.

"Which is…?"

"You're my girl and no one can touch you unless they wanted to die a very painful death," he said seriously.

"That seems like a little much, Klaus," I scolded, shaking my head at him.

"Not to me, it isn't," he replied easily, sitting back to lean on one hand, stretching his legs in front of him.

Still shaking my head, I looked out towards the trees again.

"Mommy?" I jolted at the sound of a child's voice. I turned to look over my shoulder.

The world seemed to freeze as I saw two kids, a boy and a girl, standing five feet away from Klaus and I. They were obviously twins, though the boy was brunette with blue eyes and the girl had soft blonde hair and gray eyes. My eyes widened when I realized who they resembled.

"Klaus?" I asked, my voice trembling in fear and shock. Looking back, I saw Klaus had disappeared.

"Mommy!" The twins stepped closer to me.

"Mommy!"

I woke with a start. I was breathing hard and my heart was pounding hard against my ribs.

Klaus was still sleep, oblivious to me. He was now on his back. I turned over to place my head on his chest and his arms went around me automatically.

Taking deep breaths, I slowed my heart beat. My mind was still screaming with questions but I forced myself to push them aside. I fell back asleep slowly, now sleeping dreamlessly.

Ooo0ooO

I woke up in bed with Annabelle curled into my side, breathing softly. Her face was serene and peaceful, her lips parted as she exhaled.

I got out of bed quietly, moving to the window. I opened the door that lead to a balcony and stood outside in the cool morning air.

I inhaled, taking in the scent of trees and the autumn air. I placed my hands in my pockets and watched as the sun began to creep over the horizon.

"Klaus?" I turned to see Annabelle standing by the doors, wearing nothing but a sleep shirt that ended mid-thigh. Her hair was messy and waving past her shoulders and her cheeks were flushed.

"Good morning, love," I said. She walked towards me and wrapped her arms around me. I smiled before placing my arms around her and dropping a kiss in her hair. I inhaled, enjoying how she always smelled of cherry blossoms and lavender.

"Why are you standing out here alone?" she asked, propping her chin against my chest and looking up at me with those clear gray eyes.

"I was just thinking," I said, running a hand down her hair.

"About what?"

"Now how many times am I going to have to repeat myself? You, darling. It's always about you." She smiled and leaned up to kiss me gently.

"Daddy?"

Flinching at the sudden sound of a child's call, I looked back towards the doorway and spotted two children standing there. The blond boy stared at me with blue eyes while the gray eyed girl played with her long brown hair.

"Daddy?" they asked in unison again. I looked down in shock but Annabelle was gone.

"Annabelle?" I called out.

"Daddy!"

"Annabelle!"

I inhaled sharply when I woke up. Annabelle was against my chest, her hand curled over my heart, breathing gently. Staring up at the ceiling, my mind buzzed with images and questions.

Resting a hand against Annabelle's back, I listened and felt her heartbeat, letting it soothe me. I watched her sleep for a long time. I thought about how much had changed between us since that first day in the woods.

Annabelle was the angel in my life, a bright light beckoning me out of the dark I lived in. She already had my heart. I just didn't know how to tell her.

Do you love her? I winced as that question fluttered into my head. I shoved it aside. All I knew was Annabelle was here with me now and she made me happy, she made me feel more alive that I've ever felt in my whole existence. And if I was falling for her… I shook my head and quieted my thoughts.

I rested quietly a bit before closing my eyes and slipping back into sleep.

Ooo0ooO

What do these new dreams mean? And will Klaus tell Annabelle how he feels about her? Find out soon!