Caroline arrived at the Mystic Grill ten minutes early for her date with Bonnie. She sat down and just she got her phone out to play Angry Birds until Bonnie arrived, Kol appeared next to her table. "Hello, Caroline. May I have a seat? Thanks." He sat down and Caroline put her phone back in her purse. "Kol, nice to see you. I am waiting for Bonnie. She should be here in a couple of minutes." He smiled. "Too bad, I wish we would have a little more time to talk. How about dinner tomorrow? Say yes." Caroline wasn't averse from going on a date with Kol, but she feared Klaus' reaction. "Kol…this sounds interesting but it is not a good idea." Kol frowned. "It's because of Klaus, right?" Caroline nodded. "Then let's just grab a bite as friends. Just friends." He grinned. Caroline sighed. She saw Bonnie enter the Grill. "Alright. Just as friends. Nothing more. Tomorrow at 7, here. Don't make me wait."
Bonnie walked up to them eyeing Kol up and down. She raised her eyebrows at him and said nothing. He got up winked at Caroline and left with an "Enjoy your day, ladies." Bonnie sat down. "Don't ask me." Bonnie shrugged. "Okay, then tell me where were you today? You missed school." Caroline took a deep breath. "I was with Klaus." Bonnie was disturbed and confused. "What? Why?" "He asked me to go out for a cup of coffee and I said yes." Bonnie sighed. "Really, Caroline?" She shook her head. "Bonnie, listen. I think I can help him. You know, how Elena kept Damon in check and how Lexi got Stefan off his ripper trip? I can do that. I can be what Elena is to Damon." "You mean you can be the one he loves so much that he would even refuse to be an asshole?" Caroline inhaled deeply and then sighed. "Maybe…" she whispered. "But first of all it is important that he stops being a terrorizing, slaughtering, psychopathic maniac. And if I can do that, why shouldn't I?" "You shouldn't do it, because it is dangerous to get so close to him." "I can take care of myself. I know what I am getting myself into. Nobody was lecturing Elena when she went back to Stefan. No one ever was mad at her for spending time with Damon. Why is it that the Salvatore's can to pretty much everything...?" Bonnie wanted to interrupt but Caroline shook her head. "…no. Let me finish. Stefan was a ripper, he killed so many people and yet we accept him. So why not Klaus? Maybe I can change him." "Aren't you just doing this, because you have feelings for him?"
"I don't know if I have feelings for him." Before Bonnie could say anything she saw Elena entering the Grill. When Elena saw Caroline she wanted to leave immediately. Bonnie used her magic to close the doors. Elena walked over to them reluctantly. "Bonnie, let me go." "No. Sit down." Elena hesitated and then she sat down. "You two need to talk things over. Seriously I am sick of you two not talking to each other. None of you will leave until we settled this." Caroline and Elena looked in different directions. Bonnie sighed. "Okay… If none of you want to start, I will. Elena, you need to accept it if Caroline decides to be around Klaus and Caroline you need to have to understand why Elena is so upset about you and Klaus." Caroline looked at Bonnie. "She has no right to be mad. It is not her life..." Elena interrupted her. "He is a bad person and you mustn't be close to him. He did so many bad things…" Now it was Caroline's time to interrupt. "Oh and you can date the ripper of Chicago? Seriously Elena, stop being so hypocritical!" Elena stared at Caroline in total disbelief.
"You compare Stefan to Klaus? Stefan is not like Klaus. He is not a ripper anymore. Stefan controls himself."
"Yes he does, because of you! And who is to say that Klaus can't change? Why is it OK for you to hang with the bad guys, like Damon?"
"I don't hang with Damon."
"Yea, you just made out with him and played hooky with the Salvatore brothers. And I was on your side. I was there for you. I didn't turn on you because you got close to Damon. Damon, the one who used and abused me. I accepted it. So why can't you be a friend and do the same?"
Caroline had tears in her eyes. Elena was speechless. "Caroline has a point here, Elena. You should be a little more understanding. And Caroline can't you understand why Elena hates Klaus so much?"
"Yes, I can understand that. I know he killed many people and I know you have been through a lot because of him. But please Elena, I am serious about this. I know I can change him. If he and I get a chance... maybe life will be carefree in Mystic Falls again. But I really need you in this with me Elena. I don't expect you and him to be best friends but I really need you by my side. I need to know I can rely on you."
Elena looked at Caroline for a long time. Then she grabbed her hand and smiled, teary-eyed. Caroline told Bonnie and Elena everything about her time with Klaus and Elena told them that Lana had moved in with Damon. As they left the Grill it was almost as if nothing had ever happened. "We need to have an all girls night again. But this time there will be no talk about boys. Just us three and a couple of good movies." Caroline suggested. They planned to meet up on the weekend. On her way home Caroline was happy because she now knew that Lana and Klaus were no longer an item. When she arrived home she saw a known silhouette in her front yard. "Klaus, didn't expect to see you again so soon."
He turned around and gave her that smile that made a shiver run down her spine. "Hello Caroline, it is as always a pleasure to see you."
"What are you doing here at this time?" He looked a little bashful. "I wanted to see you." She smiled and a warm feeling washed over her. "Do you want to go for a walk?" He offered her his arm. She took it and they started walking down the dark streets of Mystic Falls. Caroline felt incredibly close to Klaus and she just had to admit that she had very strong feelings for him. With every step she took by his side, she was more and more convinced that this was right. "Klaus, what are we doing? What is this between us?" She had said the words without thinking about them.
He stopped and locked eyes with her. "I don't know. But I am certain that I don't want it to stop. I feel comfortable around you." She looked down to her feet. "And what about Lana?" She knew this had to be settled before they could go any further. "Lana and I broke things off this afternoon. She has moved out. We are trying to be friends for now." Caroline wanted to know if he and Lana really were over but she knew it wasn't the right time to ask. She squeezed his arm gently and they started walking again. They walked smiling through the darkness. When Klaus dropped Caroline off at her house, she didn't know if they had been walking and talking for minutes or hours. "Well, good night then."
Suddenly Caroline was nervous. Klaus couldn't seem to stop smiling. He leaned forward and kissed her for the second time. But this time it was a promising and passionate. He grabbed her face and his thumbs caressed her cheeks. She sighed and sank into him; she threw her arms around his neck and her fingers touched his hair. It was smooth under her touch. He groaned a little and pushed her back against the door.
One of her hands reached back and opened the door. Still kissing they walked to her room. Caroline was glad her mother had to work a late this night. Klaus backed of a little and looked her deep in the eyes. She admired his blue green eyes. Caroline wasn't sure how far to go, but she was certain that she wanted to go as far as possible. She bit her lip. Klaus' gaze fixed on her mouth and he started kissing her again. They fell onto the bed. Klaus could feel that Caroline was still insecure about them.
"Let go, sweetheart. Just let me show you a whole new world."
She giggled and then she felt something inside her released. She had let go. Klaus took his time to feel her body up and down. Caroline yearned for his touch; she wanted to feel his skin. He slowly took her shirt off and kissed his way down to her hip. Slowly he stroked over her skin. He looked up at her as if he needed her allowance. She nodded. He opened her jeans and slowly pulled them down. When she was lying in front of him only dressed in her underwear, she could see his eyes glow. "Caroline…" Her name rolled over his lips and he cherished every syllable. He took his shirt of and Caroline could see his perfectly sculptured body. While he slowly approached her again Caroline could not take her eyes off of him. He kissed her neck and his hands massaged her breasts. She couldn't hold a little moan in.
As if encouraged by this his mouth wandered deeper. He kissed her breasts and caressed her skin. Slowly he made his way down to her thighs, slightly spreading them so that he could kiss his way up to where her panties where slowly getting wetter. With a lazy grin he wandered back up and gave all his attention to her breasts. First he freed them of her bra and then he sucked on her right nipple while massaging the left. Caroline let out a sweet little moan, her eyes closed. One of his hands wandered deeper rubbing the wet spot on her panties. She grind her hips against his hands, desperately wanting more. He teased her for what felt like hours, sucking her nipples and rubbing her in slow, lazy circles. When she felt as if she was about to explode from lust and want, he finally slipped his hand inside her panties. He continued his slow speed and soon Caroline was begging him to give her release. He pulled his hand away and pulled her panties down. She was lying naked in front of him and his eyes ravished over her body longingly. She sat up and reached for his belt. His erection was clearly visible through his tight jeans. She pulled his pants and briefs down and reached for his cock. Klaus closed his eyes and licked his lips. He wouldn't enjoy this for to long, since he had set himself the goal of making it a night SHE would never forget.
He pushed her back down and settled between her thighs. His arms around her waist to hold her down, he knew she would be going crazy in just a little while. He had this wicked grin on his face and then he slowly kissed her thighs and wandered further inside. His tongue grazed her clit and she made a noise that was somewhere between a sigh and a moan. Slowly he dipped a finger inside her finding that sweet spot and whit the experience of 1000 years he made her come in just a few minutes. Her hips were jerking up and down and she was moaning loudly. When she fell back into the pillow, breathing hard, hair a mess and body trembling he moved up, kissed her lips and stroked her face. She smiled at him, like a sated lay down beside her and pulled her close. She wanted to give back the favor but she was completely and utterly exhausted from what he had down with her. Never had anyone made her cum so hard with just a finger and a few licks of his tongue. He kept on stroking her head until she fell asleep.
The next morning Caroline woke up alone in her bed. She was still in a state of shock and awe because of the things he did to her that night. Suddenly she realized that Klaus was gone. She sat up and suddenly she felt a surge of panic grip her tightly. Then she heard a noise. Klaus stood in the doorway. "Thought I left you, my love? Get ready I will drop you off at school."
He turned around and Caroline got up to get dressed. She was still not feeling like herself. After a hot shower she felt better. When she left the house, he was already awaiting her in his car. He dropped her off at school as promised. As Caroline grabbed the door handle Klaus took her other hand. He pulled her back to him and Caroline fell backwards but Klaus caught her. Her head was leveled with the steering wheel and she looked up at him with big eyes. He pushed her upward a little and kissed her softly on the lips.
"Have a great day, my love."
Then he helped her sit up. Caroline got out the car still flustered and confused. He was just too much to handle sometimes, she thought to herself. When Caroline came home from school she almost expected Klaus to be there again. But he wasn't. "What is he doing?" she wondered. When she approached her front door she saw a note on the floor. A silent smile appeared on her face. When she picked up the note, she frowned. "Looking forward to tonight. Just friends. K." And then she remembered. She was supposed to meet up with Kol this night. She had totally forgotten about it. Caroline spent the afternoon with talking to Bonnie and planning the Halloween Party at her school. When it was about time to meet up with Kol, she made her way to the Grill. Kol was already waiting for her.
"Hello Caroline, what a pleasure to see you." Caroline smiled at him.
"Hey Kol. Have you been waiting for long?"
"Oh no, I have just arrived." They ordered dinner and some drinks. "I heard you will be planning the Halloween party at your school?"
"Yes, I love to organize parties. I've pretty much plan every school ball." They kept on talking about random things, mostly about Caroline and her favorite things to do. After a moment of silence Kol asked "You know that Lana moved out?" Caroline tried to look as casual as possible. "Yes, I heard about it. Why are you mentioning it?"
"Well, I know that you and my brother…" He left the sentence unfinished. "You know what?" Caroline frowned. "You and he have a thing, am I right?" Caroline blushed a little. "I think so." She whispered. This was the first time she really realized that it was public. That everyone knew about her and Klaus by now. She wondered if Tyler and Matt knew too, and what they would say. When she thought about Tyler she sighed. He would hate her now, she was sure of that.
"Why do you look so sad?" Kol had been watching her closely. She put on a smile. "Oh, it's nothing. I was just lost in thoughts." She drank another sip of wine. The waitress came to take their empty plates. She stared at Kol but he seemed to have only eyes for Caroline. It was amusing to Caroline. She felt adored. "Two originals can't take their eyes off of you. You got it, girl." She thought. But then she remembered what she had said about herself once. "I am not shallow, I am kiddy pool." And she knew that she shouldn't let all that attention get to her, she refused to ever be like that again. Caroline was certain to stay grounded and not be overly excited.
She noticed that she had been staring into Kol's eyes, while thinking. For the first time she noticed that they were almost black. She felt as if she was falling into a bottomless pit. But it didn't scare her. She knew those eyes meant adventure and danger, everything was a challenge. She wondered if she was a challenge for him; if he only wanted her, because Klaus wanted her. Even if so, she didn't really care. Because she knew she wanted Klaus, at least she was certain that she strongly believed that she wanted Klaus.
But in that very moment she was drawn to the easiness she felt when she was with him. He was all about fun and adventure. He was different than everyone else in town especially Klaus. Kol gave her that cheeky smile, as if he knew what she had been thinking. Caroline returned it. "Let's leave and have some fun." He winked and they left shortly after he paid for their dinner. "Where are we going?" Caroline was excited. She just knew this would turn into a night she would never forget. "I learned a lot about people these days, especially about how they love to party. I know a club in Richmond. You'll love it."
"But I am officially under age. I won't get in."
"Caroline, baby, we are vampires. We can do and go wherever we want." He laughed and they drove off to Richmond. They went to a club called Richbrau Brewery. The dance floor was packed and the music was so loud you couldn't here the other one, even if they yelled. But it didn't matter to them. They were vampires; they could hear a needle fall on the floor if they concentrated. Caroline's mind was swirling from the alcohol and the music. She was having the time of her life. Every time she looked at Kol his eyes were sparkling dangerously at her. Caroline didn't know what was happening to her, all she knew was that for the first time in a longtime she was just letting go of everything. Not even Klaus could make her let go like this, well at least not in this sort of situtaion. When they played 'The Elliots – Blood Call' Caroline was in another world. She felt Kol pull her close, they got lost in a dance. She had her eyes closed but when she opened them, his face was just inches away from hers.
He whispered in her ear. "You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I want you." She felt her knees shake. To her, his voice was louder than the music. All she could hear, see, smell and feel was him. She knew it was wrong and yet somehow she was unable to pull away. The voice in her head screamed for her to tun her head but it seemed impossible to get her body to move. Then just before their lips touched she was yanked away and turned around.
In front of her, a not so happy Klaus. "Klaus!" Caroline was in a state of shock. He pushed her away and walked over to an also shocked Kol. "You…" Klaus growled. The people on the dance floor had formed a circle around them. "Outside." Klaus growled again. He pushed Kol towards the exit. Without looking at Caroline the men left. She followed them. Outside Klaus pushed Kol into a wall. "You have to interfere in my business as always, right little brother?" Klaus threw Kol across the street and onto a car. Kol got up and went for an attack himself. He punched Klaus in the face, hard. Caroline ran to them. "Stop it! You're going to kill each other." Even though she was scared, she was also turned on by the thought of these originals fighting over her. And yet again that voice in her head told her not to be so shallow. "This was what I intended, my love." Klaus said in a dead serious tone of voice. He reached for Kol and suddenly his hand was in Kol's chest. "Say your goodbyes, brother."
"You just can't lose, can you Niklaus?" Kol managed to get out. Klaus twisted his hand a little and Kol winced. "Still so brave? You should be begging for your life." "Klaus, stop it! Please. Just stop it." Caroline was almost crying. She didn't want to be the reason for Kol's death. Klaus turned to where she was standing right behind him, her hands on his arm. "Let him go." She whispered. He took a deep breath and turned back to Kol. His hand twisted a little more, Kol let out a scream. "I guess this is your lucky day. Don't you ever dare to interfere with me again."
Klaus pulled his hand out of his brother's chest and wiped it off on Kol's jacket. Then he grabbed Caroline and pulled her toward his car. "We are leaving." She followed him without hesitance. Before she got in the car she looked back at Kol. He lifted his head and caught her eye. A smile played around his mouth and he winked at her. She had to grin despite the fact that she felt anything but happy. Kol was just inveterate. Caroline got in the car and Klaus sped off. He didn't say a word on their drive home. When he parked in front of her house, she just sat and stared at her hands. Caroline knew he would say something. She hoped he would.
"Why?" His voice was struck by bitterness.
"We're just friends."
He exploded. "Don't you start that, too. It seems like you women are never just friends with a man. Why Caroline? Am I not enough for you?"
"It wasn't like that."
"Then why didn't you tell me that you were going to Richmond with him?"
"We were out for dinner because he invited me, as friends. And then we ended up going to Richmond to party. It wasn't even a real date. It was just having fun. And I didn't tell you because I had totally forgotten about it until I found a note he stuck in my door, this afternoon. How did you know where we were, anyways? Do you follow me around or what?"
"Someone told me."
"Who?" He was quiet for a while. "One of your hybrids? Do you have them stalking me?"
"No. It was Lana."
"And of course you believed her. What did she say? That we were having sex in the middle of the grill?"
"No. She stopped by our house to visit Rebekah and when I opened the door she asked me since when it was OK for my brothers to date my…" There was silence.
"Klaus, what am I to you?" Caroline asked very calmly. All her anger was blown away. She wanted to know where she was with him. "You belong to me. I don't want you to go on dates with other guys. Especially not my brothers."
"That's not an answer. What am I to you? Do you think I am your property or…" Klaus interrupted her. "I think nowadays you call it 'girlfriend.'" She turned her head and raised her eyebrows.
"Wow, this was easy." She thought to herself.
She nodded and grabbed his hand. "I'm sorry." He shook his head as if he couldn't really believe what just had happened. He got out of the car and opened her door. Caroline got out and when he kissed her forehead and turned around to leave, she grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the house. "You know, my mother is working tonight. I have the house to myself. We have it…" They entered and went straight to her bedroom. Caroline turned the music on.
The first two songs on the play list were 'Sex on fire' and 'Blood call' It was just what she needed right now. They started kissing and soon it turned into a very rough make-out session."Let go. Just forget about everything for a second. Close your eyes and feel the vampire in you. Feel the beast. It is there, in the darkness. Feel it, my love." Caroline tried to and there it really was, something dark. Something that wanted to be released. And without really doing anything, she felt a surge of thirst and lust wash over her. And that was everything that counted. She was letting go of her humanity. All her problems were forgotten. She hadn't noticed that they had taken of their clothes. They were already at it. It was pure pleasure. Something was missing. She looked up at Klaus and she saw his eyes turn dark and his fangs came out. She knew now what was missing. "Have. At. It. My Love." He said between his thrusts into her. Caroline could feel his breath on her neck and then he was drinking her blood. She rammed her fangs into his skin right above the collar bone. It was delicious. It was all she could ever desire. Nothing else mattered, as long as she had him.