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The Night's Not Over Yet:

"It's a shame you couldn't come seeing as the party was more for you than it was for Mikael's death." He told her as they walked around the town square. It wasn't that late out but most of the kids were at the homecoming dance, so it was pretty empty outside. She looked at him with raised eyebrows, obviously not believing him. "What? Mikael's death was just a bonus to your birthday celebration."

"Are you toying with me?" She asked bluntly.

"Have I given you a reason not to trust since before this summer?" He asked her. They both knew he was right. He hadn't hurt her the whole time she was on the road with him and Stefan. Klaus had actually saved her life from the hybrids and they both knew that.

"Not really." She told him. "But I didn't think you would remember my birthday let alone acknowledge it and throw me a party."

"Do you really think that low of me?" He asked offended as he looked at her conflicted expression.

"I honestly don't know what to think of you, Klaus." She admitted as she kicked a rock across the sidewalk. He nodded. He didn't blame her but at least she seem to hate him anymore.

"I apologize for the pain I have cause you and your loved ones. I hope that some day you'll be able to forgive." He said sincerely. Beth was shocked. She didn't expect him to apologize to her. Klaus decided to change the subject before she started to change her mind about coming with him. "You know I love birthdays." He grinned as she smiled. "After over a thousand of them, they never really get old. They're one of best parts of being a vampire."

"I love them too, especially since my mom used to make sure I had the most amazing ones. Ever since my father left on one of my birthdays she was determined to make every other one better than the last." She smiled reminiscing. Klaus felt a certain sorrow at learning that her relationship with her father was horrible, like his but she continued on. "She'd take me anywhere I wanted. She'd make sure that Alaric was there and even if it were just us, they'd somehow make it to be the greatest day of the year." Beth self-consciously looked down, seeing Klaus stare at her, curiously. "And I have no idea why I'm telling you this."

"It's okay, love. Consider me to be your confidant." He winked at her and she rolled her eyes but somehow she knew he wouldn't say anything. "So, love, seems like the grill's still open. Fancy something sweet?" He smirked with a mischievous gleam in his eye. Beth was suspicious but she agreed anyways. This was probably going to be the only thing she'll do for her birthday anyway. Klaus opened the door for her letting, her go in ahead of him.

They sat down at a table. She only saw one employee there which was strange seeing they had at least a few around at night. "You know I remember one of my specific birthdays. It was very memorable." He chuckled remembering. "I didn't really want to celebrate that year for some reason but you didn't care. Rebekah and you set up a whole party at the house and surprisingly even got Elijah and Kol to come. Though, you'd never admit it you and my sister forced Kol to come." Beth laughed at that and he smirked. "He was surprisingly civilized to me that night, which I didn't think was possible but I suspect you threatened him." He said that with an amused tone but also with an air of approval. "That was honestly, one of my favorite birthdays."

"Sounds like a good one but it was planned by me so of course it was." She joked with a smile. He chuckled.

"Let's not let that go to our heads, sweetheart." He winked at her and she rolled her eyes. As if he should be the one to warn her about letting anything goes to her head. Before she could respond a waiter set down a cake in front of her. It was lit with 18 candles all around, with chocolate frosting on the top spelling out 'Happy 18th Birthday, Elizabeth!' Klaus looked at her waiting for her reaction and was pleased to see that she couldn't stop smiling. "I planned to bring this out at the party after I dealt with Mikael but I think this worked out better."

"Klaus…. this is amazing. Thank you so much." She thanked him sincerely. It was way more than she expected from him. He had even gone through the trouble of making sure it was her favorite. Her green eyes twinkled with joy at seeing the cake. He grinned at her, happy that she was cheering up.

"Well, only the best for my favorite witch." Klaus smirked at her. "Now, make a wish, sweetheart." She smiled over at him before closing her eyes. She paused for a minute before blowing out all 18 candles, leaving small wisps of smoke. "Now, I say I did a good job of cheering you up."

Beth rolled her eyes but grinned as he cut the cake. "Yeah, you actually did the impossible." He handed her a slice. "Why are you doing this for me?" He looked up at her before sliding the plate towards her and handing her a fork. "You know, that I knew what they were doing and you got me out of the apartment."

"If they had to trap you in, sweetheart, you obviously weren't all for it. And you're my friend and I don't have a lot of those right now." He said truthfully. Beth took into account what he said. He sounded sincere. He gave her a smile before reaching into his pocket. "But, now it's time for your present." Beth was surprised. She would have thought that, the cake was her present but he took out something that was wrapped tightly in a case. "Happy birthday." He handed it to her. She took it and gently took out the paper and unraveled it. It was a portrait. It was of Klaus, himself and it was amazing. It was practically done by a professional. "You did that, one day and gave it to me for my birthday, thought you should have some of your own work."

"This is great." Beth exclaimed. She couldn't believe she did this herself. It captured his facial features perfectly; it was practically a replica of the man sitting in front of her now, wearing a grin and all. "But, Klaus I can't take this, if I gave it to you. It's yours."

"I insist, love. And I'm not taking no for an answer." He told her firmly and she gave him a smile. It was amazing that she was able to draw something like that. "There's one more in there." Beth put the other one down, carefully and took it out. This one was different. It was even better than the one before, and it was of her. She was smiling, happily in a room. It was like looking in a mirror. "I did that one. It was a miracle that I managed to finish it at all, with you fidgeting." She laughed and hit him lightly on the arm but he could see she was pleased.

"You did this? Of me?" She asked surprised.

He chuckled. "I'm not sure why you're so surprised, sweetheart. You're beautiful."

Beth blushed deeply at the compliment. It was definitely unexpected coming from him but he just smiled at her. "I'm not that beautiful." She denied humbly.

"You're right." He agreed with her. "You're so much more than beautiful, love." She turned red at that. This shouldn't be happening. She didn't want to lead him on, seeing as Rebekah said he had feelings for her. Klaus was definitely passing the friend line right now.

"Thank you, Klaus." She said looking down. A look of hurt flashed through his face. He was so close but he was patient he could wait.

"Anytime, love." Klaus winked at her before taking a bite out of the cake.

xxxxx

Damon was walking around town. He knew she must have been around her somewhere. After the failed plan of killing Klaus and telling Elena everything, he got a call from Ric asking what they were doing for Beth's birthday. He knew that's probably why she was upset about being locked up more than anything. He felt bad and went to the apartment to apologize but found she wasn't there. Stopping near the Grill he heard a familiar voice. "So, night turn out better than expected?" Damon turned and saw Klaus and Beth sitting at a table in the grill.

"Seeing as no one but you and Alaric remember, it was better." She smiled at him.

"Well, of course, love. I'm here." He said jokingly. Beth rolled her eyes and wiped some cake on his face. She giggled at the sight. It was not every day you saw Klaus with chocolate cake on his face. He chuckled. "Very nice, love. It's not really my color. But…" He took some of his and wiped it on her face and she gasped. "It looks divine on you." Damon got angry and rolled his eyes. She threw a piece of the cake at him and laughed as it his him dead on. "All right, love. You asked for it."

They launched cake pieces back and forth for a while till Beth held her hands up in sureender. "Okay, okay! I'm done!" She laughed out. And she looked down at her dress which was now covered with chocolate. "And now I look like I belong in a bakery." She commented. Klaus chuckled and took a piece of cake off of her and plucked into his mouth and grinned.

"Delicious."

Beth rolled her eyes but nudged him as she heard a noise outside. "Did you hear that?" She asked. Klaus shook his head but he had a slight grin on his face. He knew that Damon was there.

"Probably some wild dog, sweetheart." He assured her with a grin. "Would you like a ride home, love? I left my car here. It is late out and I don't want you to walk home alone."

"I can take care of myself, Klaus." She said.

"I know but it'll make me feel better." He told her.

Beth sighed. It was cold out. "Okay, sure. Thanks." She thanked him. He let her go first outside, assuring her the place would be cleaned up by tomorrow. When, they went outside, there were no other vampires, just the faint scent of a Salvatore.

xxxxx

Klaus had dropped her off almost ten minutes ago. She had successfully changed clothes and got all the cake off of her. She placed the drawings in a safe place where they couldn't get damaged. Beth was now sitting down on the couch, admiring her new crossbow that Alaric gave her. She really didn't need one but she liked having it with her. There was a knock at the door. "El!" Beth rolled her eyes, knowing that voice. "Come on, El! Open up! I have to talk to you!" He told her. Suddenly, the door opened to reveal Damon standing in the doorway.

"Thanks so much for waiting for an invitation." She said sarcastically. He moved to take a step forwards but saw he was stuck. "I locked you out, Damon. It doesn't feel nice to be locked out, does it? Being locked in doesn't feel any better you know." She told him bitterly.

He sighed. "El, come on! I only did that to protect you! And why the hell were you out with Klaus? Did he compel you?"

"That's bull, Damon!" She said standing up to face him. "And you know it! You just didn't want me to ruin up your plans. Wait…. were you spying on me? Do you really not trust me that much?"

"I wasn't spying! I came to see you and saw you weren't here so I went to find you. I just happened to see you and Klaus together!" He told her angrily. "Did you seriously go with him willingly?"

"YES! Yes, Damon I did! He was actually nice to me! He didn't lock me in my home like a prisoner because he trusts me! And damn it, Damon, he didn't forget my birthday!" She yelled at him. Beth didn't know where it was all coming from but it just angered her too much.

Damon felt bad. "El…I'm sorry. I just forgot. I was trying to find a way to kill Klaus and in everything I forgot it was today. I'm really sorry." He said sincerely.

"You have a problem if finding a way to kill Klaus is more important to you than the best friend, Damon." She snapped at him. "He hasn't even done a thing to you since he's gotten back into town. He just wanted to make sure the man that was hunting him for over a thousand years was dead so he could have his family back! I want you to leave now!" She demanded angrily. She was getting tearful and she hated that.

"No, El! Listen to me! I was trying to get rid of him cause he would hurt Elena. And he blackmailed you into coming with him this stubborn! Did you forget that?" He yelled at her. He didn't understand how she could trust him after everything he's done to them all.

"All Klaus wants to do now is protect Elena and me! The last thing he wants is one of us hurt, especially me. He's my friend, Damon, just like you are Elena's." She pointed out to him.

He scoffed at her trying to defend him. "Really, El? You really think he's your friend?! He's using you! He'll turn on you in a minute! I can't believe that you're even falling for this! I thought you were smart enough not to fall for this!" He yelled at her and that hurt her a lot. Damon could see he overstepped.

"Then go! If you think I'm so stupid than you shouldn't even be here." She snapped angrily. Damon sighed. This was the exact opposite of what he wanted. He came to apologize and he just made it worst like always. "Just go see about Elena, like always."

"What's that supposed to mean?" He asked her sharply.

"You know exactly that means." She said. He looked at her expectedly and she scoffed in disbelief, her eyes still wet. "When the plan failed and you left the party, did you come to see me first?" She asked. Damon just looked at her, not answering. They both knew who it was, who it always would be in the end. Beth bit her lip to keep from letting the tears fall. "I can't do this right now, Damon. Just…just go."

She closed the door on him before he could argue though it didn't look like he was going to. Beth made her way and sat on the couch as she let the tears fall on her face. She tucked her feet up on the couch and let herself cry, not knowing Damon could still hear her. Beth hugged herself and buried her head in her knees. She was sitting there for a few minutes when she heard the door open. Beth quickly looked up and wiped her eyes. It was only Alaric. He walked in seeing, her eyes red and puffy. "Hi." She said softly as a few tears escaped her eyes. It broke his heart to see her upset. He gave her a sad smile. He sat down besides her without a word and pulled her into his arms, letting her cry on his shoulder while he held her.