N/A: Hello again. I know I said updates wouldn't be as frequent – and they still probably won't be – but I just got so inspired from the response to this story that I wrote another drabble! This story has made it to over 30 reviews and almost 60 followers in just two chapters and that's insane. So thank you. This is your present for being such awesome people.
A guest, NikMik, left a suggestion in their review and I just rolled with it. I hope what's below is close to what you had in mind. I had a lot of fun delving into the characters a bit more with this one, so I hope you enjoy it. Without further adieu...
"And so for tonight's homework I'd like for everyone to make an outline of chapter twelve, and it will be due on Monday."
The class let out a collective groan.
"We still have about ten minutes left in class so you may begin working now."
Chairs squeaked as students turned around to talk to one another, completely ignoring the teacher's instructions. Loud chattering quickly filled the room as Caroline stared at the clock, silently begging it to move faster.
It was the last period of the day on Friday, and Caroline couldn't wait any longer for the school day to be over. Klaus and her had made plans to drive a few towns over to go have dinner and see a show, all away from prying, judgy eyes.
The two had been dating in secret for almost six months now. They had chosen to keep it between them as Caroline was slightly terrified of the backlash were they to reveal their relationship. Klaus couldn't care less though; he would shout it from the rooftops just so that everyone knew the blonde belonged to him – Caroline would slap him upside the head for calling her a belonging – but Klaus continued to keep them a secret, as to not upset his girlfriend.
Klaus was the resident 'bad boy' of the school. He had a reputation for skipping classes and ditching school altogether. The class that he attended most often was art – and he usually spent the class time working on his own paintings or drawings rather than the teacher's assignment.
Caroline, on the other hand, was a straight A student, the head of every committee – that mattered– and head cheerleader. She was little miss sunshine and rainbows and took everything in stride. Nothing could bring down the Caroline Forbes; she was indestructible, mostly anyway. But she happened to have a soft spot for bad boys, hence how she fell for Klaus.
So the relationship was kept a secret. The only person that knew anything about their relationship was Klaus' youngest brother Henrik who had walked in on them making out once – can you say cock block? – and Klaus, being the wonderful big brother that he is, ended up giving young Henrik a condensed version of the birds and the bees. Though, he'll deny it at all costs – don't want to ruin your reputation as the big bad, huh Klausy?
Nevertheless, Klaus had to bribe his brother with the a ride on his motorcycle in order to keep his mouth shut, and so far it had worked. Let's just hope no one else finds out...
The bell rang, interrupting Caroline's musings, and she shot up out of her seat. She gathered her belongings into her purse and headed out the door behind all of the other eager teenagers. She made a quick stop at her locker, trying to avoid Bonnie and Elena who would try to grill her on her plans for the night – she didn't want to have to lie again to her best friends; she was a terrible liar and was surprised that no one had discovered her secret thus far. Knock on wood. Caroline had almost made it, too. She slammed her locker shut and made a bee line towards the school parking lot, only to be intercepted by Bonnie and Elena themselves.
"Caroline, we were wondering if you wanted to have a girl's night like we used to. We haven't had a sleepover in forever." Elena said with hopeful eyes staring at the blonde.
Caroline cringed. "Sorry guys, not tonight. My mom took the night off" lie "and we were planning on having dinner together" another lie "so maybe we can do it another day." Caroline's eyes drifted around the hall, looking for a way to escape.
"Oh." Elena said deflated.
Bonnie nudged the brunette and turned towards the blonde. "Well that's great that you and your mom are spending time together. She's always working and you guys don't see each other much, so, that's good." Bonnie paused. "It's just that we don't see you very much anymore either. I mean, your always busy nowadays, and half the time we aren't even sure what your doing, or who your doing it with."
Caroline bit her lip and sighed. "You guys, there is absolutely nothing to worry about. It's senior year and prom is fast approaching and I've got school work and club meetings and such, but I know... I know I haven't been making time for you guys, and I'm sorry. I've been a pretty crappy friend lately, and I apologize." Caroline looked up at them with puppy eyes, hoping to gain their forgiveness. Once the two seemed to give in, the blonde brightened up. "You know what, why don't we go shopping together tomorrow? Just the three of us. We can shop 'til we drop and eat to our hearts desires. It'll be great."
Bonnie and Elena looked at each other, then back at the smiling blonde. "Sure, that sounds like fun," Bonnie said.
"Sounds good to me." Elena added.
Caroline clapped her hands. "Well then, it's settled. I'll pick you gals up tomorrow around ten and we can shop the day away." The blonde then caught sight of a clock on the wall and gasped at the time. "I gotta get going now though." She said pointing towards the exit.
Bonnie and Elena looked at each other but chose not to comment. The three friends hugged and said their goodbyes, and the blonde was off.
Klaus was picking Caroline up at six for an early dinner before the show, and it was currently four o'clock. Only two hours to get ready now, nice going Caroline. She sighed and walked faster towards her car. Once inside, she started the engine and headed home.
The doorbell rang at exactly six o'clock. For a guy who was always late to or missed class, Klaus sure was punctual. The blonde ran down the stairs, hopping as she attempted to put on her last heel, and rushed to open the door. The two had been dating for half a year, so she didn't really worry about seeming eager anymore.
She opened the door with a flourish, and standing at the front door was definitely not Klaus. In fact, the person was a woman, or to be precise, two women. And those women just so happened to be her best friends Bonnie and Elena.
"What are you guys doing here?" The blonde asked wide eyed, looking behind them for any sign of Klaus.
Before her friends could answer, however, her iphone dinged, alerting her of a new message. She pulled the phone out of her purse and looked at the text.
Running a bit late. Rebekah is throwing a hissy fit and has taken my car keys hostage. Will be there as soon as I can. XO Klaus
The blonde looked up from her phone back to her two friends staring at her intently.
Caroline cleared her throat awkwardly and repeated her question. "So, what are you guys doing here?"
Bonnie spoke up first. "Well, we thought you were having dinner with your mom tonight so we went down to the grill, but your mom just so happened to be there making her rounds." Caroline mentally cringed. "So we thought, maybe she had to take a shift last minute, so we asked her, but she had no recollection of you two ever having dinner plans. She said that she always works Friday nights and you know that better than anyone." Caroline looked down guiltily.
"I don't get it Caroline. I mean, if you didn't want to hang out, then you should have just said so instead of making up a fake dinner with your mom. If you're sick of us, just tell us, don't make up lies." Elena said looking disappointed.
"No!" Caroline exclaimed. "That's not it, you guys. Really, I just, I wasn't up for the whole girl's night tonight. I've just been so stressed with school and prom committee lately, that I just wanted to have a relaxing night in by myself."
The excuse might have worked too, but her friends looked down at her attire and back at the blonde's face with their eyebrows raised. "Aren't you a little dressed up for a night in alone?" Elena asked.
Caroline's eyes widened and she looked down at her navy blue maxi dress and red pumps and back at her friends. Yup, I've got nothin', Caroline thought.
Just as she was attempting to fabricate a response, Klaus came bounding up in his black suit, looking dapper as ever, saying, "sorry I'm late, love. You know how much trouble Rebekah can be –" He stopped speaking however, when he looked up and spotted Elena and Bonnie staring at him wide-eyed from the doorway. He froze as he caught side of the blonde behind them, who looked flustered and caught off guard. Which was reasonable in this situation.
Caroline cleared her throat, and with a hesitant smile said, "you guys know Klaus, right?"
Elena and Bonnie looked back at their friend skeptically. They looked at Klaus in his suit and back at Caroline's dress. Bonnie seemed to be the first to realize what was happening as she muttered, "you're seeing Klaus." and then more confidently, "you're seeing Klaus. It totally makes sense. Well not a lot of sense actually, I mean you two?" she looked at the blonde, her eyebrows raised skeptically. The blonde just shrugged her shoulders with a small smile playing on her lips. "Well at least now we know why you've been so busy lately. Or should I say getting busy."
"Bonnie!" Caroline chastised.
"What happened to hoes before bros? Sisters before misters?"
Caroline's smile grew as Bonnie was taking this a lot better than she had imagined. Elena stayed silent however.
Klaus spoke up then, and Caroline had momentarily forgot he was there to begin with. "I'll give you girls a minute. I'll be waiting in the car, sweetheart." The last part was directed at Caroline, and the blonde gave him a reassuring smile in response.
Once Klaus was safely away from hearing distance, Elena spoke up. "Are you sure you want to get involved with Klaus of all people? He has a pretty bad reputation and I've heard some pretty bad stuff about him."
Caroline scoffed. "I could say the same about Damon, and you don't hear me complaining."
Elena looked offended, "That's not the same thing –"
"Oh, but isn't it?" Caroline interrupted. "Most of the things you've heard are rumors anyway, Elena. And so what if he doesn't have perfect attendance. So what if he's a little rough around the edges. He makes me happy and I love him. Isn't that what you want for me? To be happy?"
"Well, yeah, but –"
"No buts, Elena. Klaus makes me happy, and I'm not going to stop being happy just because you don't like him, even though you don't really know him. I've grown up with Demon –"
"Damon."
"– and I still think that Satin is a better being, but I've never once asked you to break up with him, 'cause he makes you happy, and I want you to be happy."
Elena looked caught off guard. "Okay, but how can you say you love him? You guys have been seeing each other for, what? A month? Two?"
"Six." Caroline replied.
Elena sputtered. "Weeks?"
"Months."
"And you didn't tell us?!"
"Well I knew you'd react this way!"
Elena was about to respond when Bonnie cut in, "'Lena, listen to Caroline. Klaus apparently makes her happy, and while I'm upset that she didn't tell us" she looked pointedly at Caroline, who looked down ashamed, and back at Elena, "I understand why she did. She didn't want to be judged. She wanted to be free to see whoever she wanted without people prying into her business."
Caroline looked at Bonnie, an eyebrow cocked. "You sound like you're speaking from experience."
Bonnie's cheeks reddened.
"Bonnie Bennett! Who are you seeing in secret? Is it a girl? We won't judge!"
Bonnie laughed. "No, it's not a girl, but I'm glad to know that your questioning my sexuality." Bonnie said with a roll of her eyes.
Caroline just smiled innocently. "So? Who's the lucky fellow?"
Bonnie sighed and looked anywhere but at her friends. "JeremyGilbert." She mumbled quickly.
"What was that? I didn't quite catch it." Caroline said with a smile.
Bonnie glared at the blonde and said, "I may or may not be seeing Jeremy Gilbert."
"My brother!" Elena exclaimed.
"Hmm, little Gilbert, I never would have guessed. But he has grown up quite a bit in the last few years. How is he in bed?" Caroline asked giddily.
Bonnie looked down embarrassed, and Elena yelled, "Ew! That's my baby brother!"
"Well he's not exactly a baby anymore since Bonnie deflowered him."
"Caroline!" Bonnie shouted.
"Nope. No. Nada. Subject change please?" Elena pleaded. "Like maybe how both of my friends have been keeping their relationships a secret, when we could have had way more boy gossip this whole time. Except, Bonnie, I'd really rather not hear about my brother's sex life, thank you very much."
Bonnie's cheeks were permanently red by now. "No problem." She said. "But you're not mad?"
Elena sighed. "No, I guess not. I can't really think of anyone better suited for my brother." Bonnie smiled.
Caroline looked at Elena warily. "And me?"
Elena collected herself before she began speaking. "No." Caroline's head snapped up. "If Klaus makes you happy, then what am I to do about it? As long as he's good to you and keeps making you happy, I'll try not to judge too much. Just no more lying. That goes for both of you."
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Caroline squealed, hugging Elena tightly.
Elena sighed lovingly, and hugged her back. Bonnie wrapped her arms around both girls, joining the hug. After a few minutes, the girls broke apart and Bonnie said, "So you and Klaus, huh?"
"Yeah, how did that happen?" Elena questioned.
Caroline sighed. "That's a story for another time. Right now, I have a hot date waiting in his car for me."
"Right! You go have fun, but not too much fun." Bonnie said. "Use protection! Hugs not drugs!"
Caroline laughed. "I love you guys."
"You too, Care." They replied.
Caroline grabbed her purse and shut the door behind her. As she and her friends made their ways down the porch steps, Bonnie piped up, "Are we still on for shopping tomorrow?"
"Definitely." Caroline answered. She smiled at her friends and they said their goodbyes.
The blonde made her way over to Klaus' car and got into the passenger seat, giving Klaus a kiss in greeting. "Sorry that took so long."
"No problem, love." Klaus replied, pulling off the curb and heading out of town. "How did everything work out?"
"Everything's going to be okay." Caroline said to him with a smile.
"That's good." Klaus responded. "And, love, you look absolutely ravishing this evening."
Caroline blushed. Six months of dating and compliments and he could still make her blush. "Well you don't look so bad yourself."
"Excuse you, I look magnificent. You won't be able to keep the ladies away."
Caroline snorted. "Sure, if you say so."
"So." he responded.
The blonde stuck her tongue out at her boyfriend and turned to face him fully in her seat. "Well, since you are so handsome, what do you say to being my prom date?"
Klaus looked at the blonde in surprise and then back at the road. "Sweetheart, there will be other people at prom, you know. People that you know personally. The whole senior class, in fact."
"I'm aware. I am planning it."
"And you still want to go with me?" he asked skeptically.
"There's no one I'd rather go with." she replied honestly.
Klaus looked at her once more, a genuine smile playing on his full lips. "Than I'd love to accompany you, sweetheart."
"Good." she said. "'Cause you didn't have a choice. You were going either way. This way, I don't have to drag you kicking and screaming or threaten to withhold sex for a month."
Klaus chuckled, but kept his eyes glued to the road ahead.
Caroline sighed and looked out the passenger window. She began to think about how school might be on Monday. She can imagine that the whole school will know by Monday morning – Elena could never keep a secret – but as she envisioned the whispers and stares that they were sure to receive – the teacher's pet and the bad boy dating? What? – she realized that she wasn't at all frightened.
She was Caroline Forbes, damn it, and with Klaus by her side, she was invincible.
N/A: So? Thoughts? Good? Bad? Okay? Okay. Sorry... TFIOS feels...
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