A/N: PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BELLOW

~ So last chapter I got an overall could response to it though I did get some constructive comments as well. I know a lot of you guys really liked the length of that last chapter but that one was a little over 2,000 words so I might not always reach that far but I'll try to keep giving you long ones.

~ One person commented on the dressing of Rebekah & Caroline ; They are just what I wanted them to wear. I think they were dressed perfect for the occasion because it really wasn't anything special or fancy. I know Rebekah wasn't around for Madona's time but for the story's sake, she was. I'm not doing everything exactly like the show so If I have a few mistakes sorry but my story isn't following the exact plot line of TVD

~ You guys all really liked the holiday themed chapters and I'll be happy to let you know that I am also planning a Christmas one that'll be really critical for the two couples so look forward to it!

~ Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes and hope you enjoy! Leave a review to let me know what you think, good or bad.

"Show you off,

tonight I wanna show you off.

What you got,

a billion could've never bought.

We gonna party like it's thirty twelve tonight,

I wanna show you all the finer things in life.

So just forget about the world,

be young tonight.

I'm coming for ya."

Caroline clapped her hands together to break the thick tension in the air, her blue eyes scanning over her diverse group of people sitting in her living room. Matt and Jeremy were sitting on the couch, lounging casually next to each other with childish grins on their face. Klaus had himself positioned in the back of the group leaning against the wall with Damon in a similar position as him almost a foot away from him. Rebekah was seating in an arm chair sitting upright with her long legs crossed over one another. Elena was looking around the crowd over and over again, her slender arms wrapped around her body as she sat next comfortably by Stefan with Bonnie close in tow. Tyler, who had the nerve to bring his she-wolf with him, was sitting awkwardly avoiding Caroline's evil eyes while Hayley smiled at Caroline oblivious to what a home-wrecker she really was.

"I'm going to make this clear to all of you guys, we are going to have a nice Thanksgiving dinner. I don't want any fighting, threatening, or talk of any of that sorts." Caroline made sure to speak the last bit more towards the boys, giving them a small glare. "If you can't abide to my holiday rules then you know where the door is and I'm sure you can escort yourself out of my house. Got it?"

"Got it queen sassy pants." Jeremy said with a chuckle, making Matt snicker with laughter. Caroline stuck her tongue out at the younger Gilbert, though she couldn't help but smile at his childish carefree attitude. He was taking the presence of Klaus and Rebekah very well.

Elena, on the other hand, immedially thought that they were only here to try to hurt her. It pissed Caroline off that she always had to find some reason to connect things to herself. Stefan had yet to leave her side like a lost-puppy, considering he was the Salvatore brother she favored the most at this current moment. Damon, however, had gotten used to the fact that they were staying and instead preoccupied himself with making snarky yet hilarious comments at Rebekah and having small talk with Klaus. Caroline was pleasantly surprised and happy with Damon.

"Barbie, can we stop the lecture and just eat already?" Damon pushed himself off from the wall and made a beeline for the food, taking a spot in the middle of the table. Caroline scoffed at him, annoyed that he hadn't even given her a chance to respond.

The blonde stalked to the front of the table, plopping herself in the head seat at the table. Rebekah immedially took her right side, earning a side glance from Elena who took a seat on the opposite side of the table with Stefan in tow.

"Can I sit here?"

Caroline's eyes snapped up to stare at the brunette wolf looking at her expectantly motioning to the other seat next to Caroline. Tyler made a face as if to tell her not to ask though she ignored him. Caroline wanted desperately to yell at her but bit her tongue to stop herself.

"Sorry, that's my usual spot." Bonnie saved her by speaking up, sending the girl a smile before slipping into the seat Hayley was momentarily considering to sit in. "Didn't want you to snap her head off her neck," Bonnie squeezed Caroline's hand that was clenching her silverware tightly. The girls exchanged small smiles that Rebekah was envious off, wishing she was apart of their long going friendship as well.

"Thanks, Bon." Caroline released her death grip after bending her fork, letting out a breath she didn't know she was holding in. "Okay, before we eat I want to go around the table and have us all say what we are thankful for." She shot Jeremy a nasty look after seeing the piece of bread he was trying to hide by shoving in his mouth. "I will start us off by saying that I'm thankful for all of you; You guys have really helped me through a lot especially during this whole year with my transformation and I probably wouldn't have been able to stay sane without you guys."

Caroline earned a few 'awws' throughout the table and couldn't help but grin. Even though she wasn't exactly the most thankful for Rebekah and Klaus, she was really enjoying her new found friendship with Rebekah and currently Klaus wasn't terrorizing them so he wasn't that bad.

"I'm thankful for find Abbey and her still being apart of my life, and I'm also thankful for you guys as well. Even if you piss me off sometimes." Bonnie said with a lazy grin, forcing her face not to contradict in disgust when she mentioned Abbey. She was taking the transformation really badly.

"I'm totally thankful for having Tyler and meeting you guys." Hayley cooed, giving Tyler lovey-dovey eyes. Once again, Caroline had to resist the urge to throw something at her.

"I'm thankful for my family and friends." Tyler spoke awkwardly and fast, avoiding both Hayley and Caroline's piercing stares.

"I'm thankful for not turning into a psycho killer yet, considering all the times I've died." Jeremy joked, lightening the mood while wiggling his hand with his ring on it. "Oh, and you guys aren't so bad either." He added as an afterthought jokingly, though Caroline did catch him mouthing a quick 'I love you' to his sister.

"I'm thankful for you guys and my killer football ranking this year. Also pretty thankful that I've managed to stay human all through out this year." Matt also joked at the end, earning a snicker throughout the group.

"I'm thankful for nothing," Damon said shortly, earning a deathly glare from all the females. "Fine! Sheesh, I'm thankful for all of you annoying son of a bitches."

It was Klaus's turn and he looked a little bit lost of what he wanted to say. No one really expected much because he didn't seem like a people person, to be honest. "I'm thankful for..I'm thankful for Rebekah and you guys in a weird way. You provide a nice amount of entertainment in my life." He smirked, though Caroline had a good idea that he probably would have thanked Elena for her blood or something else weird if he could but he knew he'd get his ass kicked by Caroline for breaking her rules.

"I'm thankful for you guys," Both Elena and Stefan said, giving the very ordinary and generic answer.

"I'm thankful for Nik, even after you staked me,for Caroline and I's new friendship, and these teenage years I never got to experience." Rebekah said nonchalantly, concluding their little circle of talking, everyone raising their glasses in the air before toasting and taking a drink.

The silence broke and instantly little side conversations started as everyone ate. While it was still tense with the two siblings and Tyler and his wolf girl everyone managed to be polite as possible. Klaus was even being able to hold a civil looking conversation with Damon, with Jeremy stepping in at certain parts. Caroline was sure they were probably talking about something fucked up, though.

Caroline smirked, taking a sip from her red wine laced with blood as she looked over the crowd. Everything was going smoothly, surprisingly.

"Because maybe,

you're gonna be the one that saves me.

And after all,

you're my wonder wall."

Klaus walked into the kitchen, going to fetch the bottle of wine Caroline requested after the group ended up finishing most of the bottles on the table. He smoothed out his curly blonde hair as best as he could, taking a deep breath. Caroline's scent was everywhere in her house and it was almost overwhelming. She looked beautiful tonight, like she always did, though Klaus had an unnerving urge to rip off the velvet dress she wore and show her how a real man should treat her.

"Surprising you and your crazy sister came tonight."

Klaus's head snapped up to glare at his first hybrid with distaste, fighting back a growl. How dare the little mut show his face at this evenings dinner, especially bringing the girl with him too. If he was still sired to him he wouldn't have allowed this to happen. Allow him to hurt sweet Caroline.

"Surprising you and your slutty mut came tonight, as well." He responded back as his usual smirk filtered onto his dark pink lips. Klaus watched as the boy twitched under his glare and snarky comments, his fists clenching together. "Hit me, I dare you too." Klaus added with excitement laced into his voice. Tyler throwing the first punch would give him full right to beat him to a half-dead pulp.

"I see what you're playing at and I'm not going to help you gain Caroline's affections by making me look bad. She loves me and she'll always want me, It'll never be you." Tyler responded through gritted teeth though he smiled slightly knowing his words would affect the ancient hybrid.

And that they did. Suddenly Klaus's smirk faltered and he stared at the boy with hate before hurtling himself forward and wrapping his hands around the boys neck tightly, digging his nails into his skin.

"Caroline said no fighting!" Tyler managed to choke out as he grasped at the strong hands holding his neck. Klaus was too strong.

"Yes, but she said nothing about compulsion." He said with a smirk as his pupils dilated and his tone changed to speak to him. "You will keep your mouth shut for the rest of the evening. You will only respond when spoken too and you will refrain from having any physical contact with Hayley. You will be nothing but pleasant to your hostess, do you understand me?"

Tyler nodded in a daze and as quick as Klaus was holding him he let go and scurried off to the rest of the group, carrying the wine. "I've got wine," He called waving the bottle and instantly Damon jumped for it proclaiming that he needed a drink.

OKAY, SO THAT'S THE END OF THIS CHAPTER AND THANKSGIVING PARTY. THE NEXT CHAPTER WILL NOT BE THE PARTY. I KNOW I DIDN'T KNOW YOU THE WHOLE SCENE BUT I JUST WANTED TO SHOW YOU MAIN PARTS OF IT. I KNOW SOME OF YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEE TYLER UNDER HIS COMPULSION BUT THERE REALLY IS NO NEED FOR IT. IT'S REALLY JUST SHOWING THE LENGTHS THAT KLAUS WILL DO TO MAKE CAROLINE HAPPY. HOPE YOU ENJOY AND LEAVE A REVIEW,FAVORITE, AND FOLLOW FOR MORE.