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Collision Course: Chapter 27
September 29: Chicago Illinois
Caroline stirred as the light streamed into the bedroom through a crack in the blinds. Her eyes fluttered open slowly adjusting to the brightness. The bedside clock read 6:17 am and Caroline knew she should try and sleep considering their overly active night. She surveyed the room noticing pillows, bed sheets and pieces of clothing strewn about the room, it looked like a tornado had hit.
Caroline smiled thinking back to their explosive reunion. Even though it was a long wait Caroline realised it had been well worth it. She knew sex with Klaus was amazing but last night was an entirely new experience for her. Caroline realised they weren't just having sex anymore they were making love. She looked over at her husband fast asleep, a slight smile on his face. Caroline planned on starting every day of her life just like this, nestled in bed with Klaus and listening to his steady breathing.
After about fifteen minutes Caroline realised she wasn't going to fall asleep anytime soon. Thoughts of the previous night were racing through her head arousing her considerably and she was struggling to control her urges. She looked over at Klaus wondering whether he would enjoy an early morning ambush.
As much as she wanted to and thought he would happily oblige Caroline knew how tired he'd been from his movie shoot. She decided if she was going to get any sleep a cold shower was in order. Caroline wasn't even sure if it would work but she was willing to give anything a try. She got up slowly careful not to wake him and crept quietly into the bathroom and started the shower.
She stepped into the shower trying not to shriek as the cold water hit her warm skin. She breathed in and closed her eyes trying to acclimatise herself to the freezing temperature.
"I thought we discussed this before love." Klaus said his voice thick with sleep. She jumped startled by his sudden appearance on the other side of the glass shower screen. He looked so adorable standing there rubbing the sleep out of his eyes with his hair standing up all over the place. Caroline realised she was going to need the water a lot colder.
"Discussed what?"
"You escaping from bed without my permission." He said his eyes roaming all over her naked body taking in each and every curve. Caroline shivered with longing, all it took was one look and she was a complete mess. Her eyes wandered over his broad chest and travelled further downwards noticing his growing erection. She inhaled sharply not expecting him to be equally as aroused.
"Well um I needed a shower." She said quietly struggling to keep control. He opened the shower door his eyes never leaving hers and stepped in cursing loudly as the cold water hit him squarely on the chest.
"God Caroline!" He cried not expecting the cold surprise reaching past her to turn on the hot water. She eventually stopped quivering as the warm water washed over her. "Oh I get it now." He said whispering in her ear sending shivers reverberating through her body.
"I read in Womens Health Magazine that cold showers are good for you." She said unconvincingly trying to calm herself.
"Oh really?" He whispered pulling her flush against his body so that her back was right up against his hard chest. Caroline could feel his erection pushing into the back of her leg "Next time you're horny please wake me up."
"You just looked so peaceful I didn't want to disturb you." She said through ragged breath. The desire was pulsing through every cell in her body and she was struggling to contain herself.
"If it's a choice between sleep and sex you know which one I'd pick love." He pushed her hair aside and began to place kisses down the length of her neck. "And you should see just how peaceful sex makes me." He growled as his hands roamed over her shoulders and then moved downwards cupping her firm breasts. Caroline groaned the feeling of his hands over her body making her feel like she was on fire.
He rubbed his fingers softly over her nipples slowly gaining speed. She threw her head back as the sensations raced through her body, her moans echoing throughout the bathroom. Caroline felt him gently nudge her downwards so she was bending over slightly and pushed himself inside her as he started to tweak her nipples. Caroline cried out as the pressure inside her intensified, the combination of both actions sending her into a complete frenzy.
She could feel his hot breath on the back of her neck as he panted heavily obviously just as turned on as she was. Caroline felt herself let go their cries of pleasure intermingling as they climaxed together, the waves of desire washing over her body. She leaned back his support the only thing keeping her from falling into a satisfied heap on the floor.
"Now that's the way to have a shower love." He teased and even from behind she could tell he was smirking.
October 25: New York City
"Caroline are you listening to me?" Katherine asked waving her hands in front of her friend's face.
Caroline shook her head trying to break free from her Klaus trance. She found the only way to bear the distance between them was to replay memories of their time together. Although she realised those thoughts were quite distracting, all you needed to do was ask Stefan or Katherine.
"Sorry sweetie." She said squeezing her friend's shoulder lightly.
"Seriously Klaus needs to get home pronto so I don't have to endure more of these little moments." She said rolling her eyes dramatically.
Caroline had been busy the past week rehearsing for a benefit concert that was being held in a few days at the Radio City Music Hall. She had taken some time out to meet Katherine for coffee and a quick shop around Soho.
She couldn't believe Klaus had been gone so long but was excited for his impending return just in time for the concert. They had managed a few brief visits over the last few weeks knowing their willpower wouldn't last but Caroline was busting with excitement knowing they wouldn't be apart any longer.
"Well you'll be happy to know he's due back in a few days." She said smiling at her friend. "Anyway you were the one who helped me plan my surprise attack in Chicago and for that I am eternally grateful."
Caroline had given up on visiting Klaus in Chicago considering it was all too difficult when Katherine had intervened helping to organise a little blonde distraction for Kol and assisting with every aspect of Caroline's sexy wardrobe.
"That reminds me I want my red Louboutins back for some fun of my own." Katherine laughed. "Those shoes are my lucky charm, if they won't get a man into bed I don't know what will."
"Speaking of getting a man into bed how is the eldest Mikaelson? Or shouldn't I ask?"
"Elijah is good he's just not here with me unfortunately." She pouted. "I think I'm having a closer relationship with my phone and computer considering the amount of time we spend on Skype not to mention all the emails and texts."
"Tell me he's coming back for Halloween in New Orleans though?" She asked and Katherine nodded eagerly her eyes lighting up at the prospect. Caroline smiled happy for her friend but also pleased there would be a few of them going to this party, safety in numbers and all that.
"I can't wait Caroline; I have missed him so much." She sighed. "Plus I have a killer costume planned, Elijah won't know what hit him."
"Well considering you always look amazing on Halloween Kitty Kat I'm not expecting anything less this year, especially with your new boyfriend in attendance."
"Yes it's definitely something to look forward to then." She beamed. "Elijah is actually considering moving to the States full-time."
"So we've been together for a few hours and you only decide to tell me this now?" She cried.
"Hey it was a little difficult considering you've been so busy mooning over Klaus."
"That's so great Kat." She said smiling sincerely at her friend. "So when's this all going to happen? I know Klaus will be happy to have Elijah closer."
"Nothing is definite yet but if he doesn't hurry up and get his arse over here I may kill him." She said. "Sorry I must be more sexually frustrated than I thought."
"Wow looks like the end of this month couldn't come quicker for both of us."
"You're telling me. It will be good to get everyone back together for Halloween."
"Do you realise that none of this would have happened if it weren't for Klaus and I getting married in Vegas six months ago." She chuckled thinking about the chain of events that had occurred since their drunken wedding. Caroline realised not only had she and Klaus helped to facilitate Katherine and Elijah's relationship they'd also been instrumental in the unions of all their friends.
"Honestly first Elena then Stefan, Matt, Jeremy and now you. I should really start my own dating agency I'm that good."
"Um Caroline I hate to break it to you but that was all by chance. It wasn't like you or Klaus orchestrated any of this on purpose."
"Way to burst my bubble Katherine." She laughed. "Fine although there's a lot to be said for fate and being in the right place at the right time."
"Definitely, I can't believe that was almost six months ago now." She said as Caroline raised her eyebrows in amazement. "So what are you planning for the occasion, and I don't mean in the bedroom."
"Come on Katherine it's not like you to not want all the juicy details."
"Yeah well when you are as sexually frustrated as me that really doesn't help things."
"I don't know actually, I have to be honest celebrating something that I don't even remember happening is kind of strange." She said shaking her head.
"I couldn't agree more sweetie. Did you ever think of maybe having a real wedding so you can make some memories of your own?"
"I have to admit it's crossed my mind, but I'm not sure whether Klaus would go for it."
"Why not he's obviously crazy about you Care."
"I know that but if we have a wedding the media are going to be hovering and it will most probably turn into a circus." She despaired. "Plus call me old fashioned but as much as I'd like it I don't really want to be the one doing the proposing."
"That's hardly old fashioned Caroline. You want the whole bending down on one knee thing right?"
"Well no, it doesn't have to be exactly like that but it'd be nice just to be asked."
"Well the anniversary is approaching fast and who knows what he'll have planned for you." Caroline nodded hoping that his plans for the day included a surprise proposal.
October 26: New York City
Caroline woke up with a start at the sound of loud and persistent buzzing from her intercom. She looked out the window noticing it was still dark outside, who the hell would want her at this god forsaken hour?
She jumped up the buzzing obviously not going to stop anytime soon and stumbled towards the front door half-asleep. This better be good she thought. She looked at the security screen her stomach dropping at who was impatiently waiting downstairs. Trust Rebekah bloody Mikaleson to wake her up, she was dressed in sweats no doubt out for her morning jog. Caroline considered ignoring it but she knew Rebekah was far too tenacious to stop.
"Yes." She mumbled.
"Caroline I'm so glad I got hold of you." Caroline just shook her head. "Fancy joining me on my morning run?" No Caroline thought the last thing she wanted to do was run least of all with her annoying sister-in-law.
"Maybe another time Rebekah I'm still half asleep given it's only 5:30am." She muttered.
"Well it sounds like you're awake to me." She chirped. For someone so bitchy Caroline found it absolutely amazing that she was this cheerful in the mornings. Stefan was definitely not a morning person so she wondered how he handled her.
"Yes but I'm not really the running type."
"Nonsense Caroline everyone can run, now get your butt down here." Caroline noted she wasn't asking anymore she was demanding.
"Fine." She muttered stalking off to her bedroom to change. Rebekah Mikaleson was going to be the death of her. Ten minutes later Caroline emerged dressed in her best electric blue work-out gear. She always had good intentions when it came to exercise but she much preferred eating to any sort of physical activity.
"Finally." Rebekah drawled before turning around and beginning to race away. Caroline had to rush to keep up she certainly was fit, although being a top fashion model it was hardly surprising. "Come on keep up." Caroline shook her head regretting ever answering her intercom. The girls ran towards the entrance into Central Park on East 81st Street. Even though it was early Caroline had to admit it was a nice time of the day for a run in the park.
"So how's that idiot brother of mine?" She asked barely breaking a sweat. Caroline couldn't say the same unfortunately.
"He's still an idiot but that's just to be expected." She joked earning a smile from his sister. "No he's fine Rebekah; he'll be back in New York tomorrow."
"So have you two got any plans for your upcoming anniversary?"
"Not yet we haven't really spoken about it to be honest. He's been busy shooting his movie in Chicago and I've been rehearsing for my concert." She said slightly out of breath.
"Did Stefan tell you we'll be at the concert?"
"He did actually; I never really took you for a fan."
"Well I wasn't always, I'll admit, but now I know you I'm willing to open myself up to some other musical genres." Caroline rolled her eyes.
"That's so generous of you Rebekah."
"Yes isn't it." She replied obviously missing the sarcasm in Caroline's tone. "I just thought it would be good for us to catch up and discuss the future." Caroline looked at her curiously.
"The future?"
"Yes I mean now that you and Niklaus are finally together decisions need to be made." She said matter-of-factly. Caroline had no idea what she was talking about.
"What decisions?" She stuttered taken aback by the whole conversation. Caroline had assumed whatever decisions they made would be between them not by anyone else, least of all Rebekah.
"Well for starters we need a better wedding than that farce you two had in Las Vegas." She said a look of disdain on her face. "I would be more than happy to act as wedding planner, I mean you've seen first-hand how well I plan a party." Caroline was shocked and unable to speak. Although Caroline knew she wanted another wedding the last person she would ever want as a wedding planner would be Rebekah. Caroline would be lucky if she had any input into the arrangements.
"That's nice of you Rebekah but Klaus and I haven't really discussed that yet."
"Well tell Niklaus he needs to get his act together." She snapped. "Every girl deserves her dream wedding and you won't be disappointed with what I have planned." Caroline rolled her eyes realising she was right Rebekah already had everything organised. She was trying to work out a nice way to decline before Rebekah spoke again.
"Then there's the question of children. I mean I need to know I'm going to be an aunt sooner rather than later." She rambled. "I also think that I should be godmother given my nurturing and maternal nature." Caroline nearly laughed aloud the thought of Rebekah being maternal slightly disturbing. She continued to talk but Caroline had long since stopped listening.
Caroline realised she and Klaus had never really talked about anything, including whether they wanted a family in the future. As much as she hated to admit it Rebekah was right they needed to work out where they stood before moving on further. She was beginning to see that being in love wasn't nearly enough to make a marriage work.
Caroline wanted children more than ever, although she was still relatively young and had only been married for a short period so it wasn't an urgent consideration. She couldn't help but smile at the thought of Klaus surrounded by their gaggle of children.
She needed to know that was something he could envisage in the future because if it wasn't they were going to have a serious problem. Caroline suddenly felt sick the thought of him not wanting the same thing weighing heavily on her mind.
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"Stefan seriously you need to keep control of your girlfriend."
"Okay what did Rebekah do now?" He asked rolling his eyes at her.
"She woke me up at 5:30am to go for a run."
"That may have sort of been my fault." He admitted sheepishly. Caroline placed her hands on her hips waiting for his explanation.
"Well she gets up so early all the time and I needed a break." Caroline raised her eyebrows obviously guessing the rest of the story. "So I might have told her that you liked to run in the mornings too. Ouch Caroline!" He cried as she hit him firmly on the chest.
"Well you deserve that." She cried. "You know full well I don't like early mornings or running for that matter and the combination of the two is something out of my worst nightmares."
"Sorry I just thought maybe since you two are going to be related forever you should get to know each other."
"You did not Stefan you just wanted a sleep-in." She cried. "And I know she's your girlfriend but please don't remind me that we're related forever, it will just make me feel sick again."
"Are you okay?" He asked concerned. "I mean the concert is tomorrow night, are you going to be okay for that?"
"Don't worry Stefan I'll be fine, it's just a little upset stomach." Caroline said realising it had been hanging around all day, ever since she started thinking about Klaus and children.
"Are you sure Care?" He asked coming closer so that he was gazing directly into her eyes. "I can tell something's not right and I don't think it's just your early wake up call." Caroline looked up at the stage checking if anyone was listening to their conversation. Her band were currently on break from rehearsal and it looked like she and Stefan were the only ones still inside.
"Well if you must know it was something your girlfriend said after she woke me up." She growled.
"Oh no do I want to hear this?"
"Well apparently Rebekah is going to plan my wedding."
"Your wedding? Why am I only hearing about this now?" He asked the confusion registering over his face.
"Don't worry I didn't leave you off the invitation list, although after what you did I may reconsider." She said going off track while Stefan continued to look at her bewildered. "There is no wedding although Rebekah thinks there should be and apparently she has it all planned out for me." Stefan's face broke into a smile and he started to laugh earning another whack from Caroline.
"Sorry just the thought of Rebekah planning your wedding is hilarious." He said shaking his head. "You do realise that's just Rebekah's way of being nice though don't you?"
"Yes I know but she can be so full-on. If I do happen to have another wedding it's your job to break the bad news to your girlfriend, I figure it's the least you could do after this morning."
"Fine." He said closing his eyes briefly obviously imagining her ensuing wrath. "So are you telling me you want to get married again?"
"Maybe, I mean it would be nice to have a better story to tell our kids. I hardly think getting wasted and having Elvis marry us in Las Vegas is very child friendly."
"Yeah that's a very good point." He agreed. "So kids hey, you two are moving fast now if you're already discussing children." Caroline felt her stomach churn not even noticing her slip. She still had no idea if he even wanted kids or not.
"No we haven't discussed it yet, knowing my luck he probably hates children."
"I don't really take Klaus as the ogre type." He teased. "Look obviously you need to ask him but he loves you so much Care. I honestly think you having his children would make him the happiest man alive." He said pulling his friend into a hug trying to alleviate her fears. They stood there for a while just enjoying the moment before she pulled back.
"Thanks Stef, have I ever told you what a great friend you are?"
"Yes but feel free to tell me again." He joked. "Everything will be fine I know it."
"Well if that's the case Rebekah has insisted on being godmother." She said. "Apparently she's quite maternal when she wants to be." She laughed taking a sip from her water bottle. Caroline heard some noise from the stage signalling the band's return, knowing her break was over. She stood up just as dizzy feeling overcame her; she stumbled back briefly before Stefan reached out and caught her.
"Hey Care I don't think you're okay at all." He said sitting her back down. "I think I should call the doctor so he can look you over." Caroline shook her head, Stefan was always so dramatic.
"I'm fine Stefan; I just stood up too fast." She said taking a few more sips of water. He looked at her unconvinced. "Trust me I'm okay but if you're worried stay around until we finish and then you can take me home." Stefan relented finally as Caroline walk back on stage to continue the rehearsal.
"Okay everyone; let's take it from the top." She said smiling at her band. She heard the music start up and felt the familiar vibrations from the surrounding speakers. She put the microphone up to her lips about to sing when everything went completely black.
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The first thing Caroline heard when she woke up was Katherine and Stefan squabbling which wasn't doing much for her pounding headache. She looked around briefly noticing she was lying in what looked like a hospital room.
"Well maybe if you'd taken her to the doctors she wouldn't be lying in a hospital bed Stefan." She cried emphasising his name.
"You of all people should know just how stubborn she can be Katherine."
"It's nice to see nothing changes even when I'm unconscious." Caroline joked her voice slightly raspy, they both flew over to her bedside their faces etched with concern.
"Care I'm so glad you're okay." Stefan said squeezing her hand tightly. "I was so worried when you fainted."
"How are you feeling honey?" Katherine asked gently pushing a stray hair out of her face.
"Mmmm yeah I feel all right, a bit tired and thirsty." Stefan poured a glass of water and held it up to her mouth so she could drink. "How long have I been out?"
"You came to not long after you fainted but we called an ambulance just in case and they brought you here. You've been sleeping ever since." Stefan said the relief on his face evident. "The doctor seems to think because you weren't out that long you should be okay."
"I'm not surprised, I mean I'm fine." She replied rolling her eyes. "Actually I really need to get back to rehearsals." She said attempting to get out of bed only to have Katherine and Stefan hold her down.
"Woah what do you think you're doing Caroline?" Katherine cried placing the blanket over her. "Seriously you would have to be the worst patient I know."
"He said I was fine though."
"No he said it was encouraging you weren't out long but he's done some tests and should be back with the results soon." Stefan said his face deathly serious.
"Okay Dr Stefan what's wrong with me then?" She teased poking her tongue out.
"Well the Doctor said it might be low blood sugar or possibly an ear infection but he won't know for sure until he gets all the results back."
"Oh and Elena wanted me to tell you not to worry and that she has everything under control if the media start to sniff around." Katherine said.
"Well I hardly think an ear infection is newsworthy."
"Yeah well this is the media we're talking about, apparently everything is interesting." She rolled her eyes. "Last week they printed a story about me eating eggs for breakfast."
"I spoke to Klaus as well, which reminds me he's this close to hopping on a plane." Stefan said his forehead creasing into a frown. "You should probably give him a call; I don't think I've ever heard him this upset before." Caroline immediately felt terrible that she'd worried him for something so minor; she knew she had to catch him before he rushed back for no reason.
"I might give him a call then." She said gingerly propping herself up in the bed with Stefan's help and taking her phone from Katherine's outstretched hand. They both stepped out of the room obviously wanting to give the couple their privacy.
"Caroline?" He cried picking up after half a ring, she realised he must have been sitting on his phone to answer it that quickly.
"Yeah it's me." She said her heart going out to her obviously worried husband.
"Are you okay sweetheart? I've been going crazy ever since I heard about what happened." He said his voice thick with concern.
"I'm fine Klaus, really." She replied trying to reassure him.
"You fainted Caroline I would hardly call that being alright." He snapped anxiously. "Sorry I don't mean to take it out on you I'm just so worried that's all."
"I know baby but I'm going to be fine."
"So what did the doctor say?"
"He's done some tests just in case but seems to think it's just an ear infection or low blood sugar."
"Well even so I'm still coming back today." He replied. "I'm booked on the next flight out of Chicago."
"No Klaus there's no point really." She implored "You only have another day of filming and then you're finished."
"That doesn't matter; I'd rather see that you're okay."
"Look if you come here now you'll just have to go back again." She said. "Then I know I would have serious problems in letting you go."
"Yeah you're telling me." He murmured. "I hate being this far away from you and not able to hold you in my arms and make you feel better." Caroline felt tears springing to her eyes realising she'd never heard such strong emotion in his voice before.
"Trust me you can do that all you like when you get back." She promised.
"Good." He said quietly obviously overcome by the moment. "Look even if I can't be there to look after you tonight I'm going to make sure someone is."
"Fine." She conceded. "Just don't make it both Stefan and Katherine, they haven't stopped arguing and it's doing my head in." He laughed despite everything.
"Okay will do." Caroline looked up noticing the doctor had arrived flashing his pearly white smile in her direction.
"The doctor's back so I should probably speak to him." She said hesistant to get off the phone. "But I'll call you later."
"Yeah let me know what the doctor says." He added. "I'll call Katherine, I figure that way you won't have Rebekah forced on you while you're sick." She smiled thinking how he'd read her mind. "I love you sweetheart."
"Love you too husband." She murmured softly and disconnected the call. Caroline looked up slightly embarrassed the doctor had to hear their heartfelt exchange.
"Sorry about that."
"No problem Ms Forbes or is it Mrs Mikaleson?" Caroline realised she'd never thought about her name because up until now their marriage wasn't real but she was starting to think Caroline Mikaelson had a nice ring to it. She broke out of her trance deciding she needed to deal with one thing at a time.
"It's Caroline. So what's up Doc?" She laughed unable to stop herself. "Sorry I couldn't help myself, I've always wanted to say that."
"Yeah you and everyone else." He laughed shaking his head. "Although you recovered fairly quickly Caroline it's standard practice for us to do some different tests just to check everything is okay.
"What's wrong? Is it my ears because honestly when I was younger I had this horrible cream I had to put in them and it wasn't at all pleasant." She rambled not noticing the doctor was trying to interrupt.
"No Caroline it's not your ears." He said slowly. "The tests we did included some blood work and the results came back positive."
"Positive for what?" She asked inhaling sharply like he was going to tell her she had the Ebola virus or something equally as deadly.
"You're pregnant." Caroline looked at the doctor unable to comprehend what he was saying at first. Did he just tell her she was pregnant? She realised she must have been imagining it but thought she should check just in case.
"Pregnant?" She asked in disbelief.
"Yes pregnant." He reiterated. "There's nothing to be worried about Caroline. During pregnancy the blood vessels are dilated meaning that blood pressure decreases and can sometimes restrict the flow of blood to your head which can cause fainting spells like the one you experienced today. Thankfully yours didn't last very long so there's nothing to be worried about."
Caroline had stopped listening after he uttered the work pregnant for the second time. Strangely enough the idea didn't upset her; in fact she was slightly excited at the prospect of becoming a mother. Maybe she hadn't planned for it but however it happened it was a blessing nonetheless.
She felt her stomach lurch realising Klaus may not be as overjoyed by the news as she was. Caroline still had no idea whether he wanted to have children but it was too late now. Klaus was having a child whether he liked it or not.