Thanks for the great response about a second part. I kind of had one rolling around my head. If you want to check out part one out just go to chapter 31. This chapter is from Klaus' POV.

I Can See Clearly Now (Part 2)

Synopsis: One Summer, three friends, a fortune teller and a mysterious arrival

Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind, it's gonna be a bright, sunshiny day

June 30 - Virginia

Klaus Mikaelson had never been a fan of small towns, even if he had been born and raised in a similar sized English one before the family moved to the States when he was fourteen years-old. There was never anything exciting to do and the worst part was that everyone knew you and most importantly your business. He was beginning to realise Mystery Falls was just the same. He knew it was called Mystic Falls but he'd decided to make it his pet name given the cute blonde's adverse reaction to it the other week. Klaus couldn't forget just how adorable she looked with those blue eyes blazing furiously in his direction.

He still couldn't believe his mother had summonsed the whole family to this insignificant town over the summer. Even though their horrible bully of a father had died five years earlier, it was still unusual for them to spend an extended period of time together. Esther insisted she wanted her children around over the summer before they all went their separate ways. Elijah had recently acquired a job in Boston after graduating with Honours from Princeton, Klaus was due to begin his third year at Yale, Kol his first year at Berkley and Rebekah her final year of boarding school in New Hampshire.

Why she'd chosen this particular spot Klaus would never really know but he already couldn't wait to leave. They'd been there about a fortnight and Klaus was counting down the final six weeks until he could get the hell out of here and back to Connecticut. There was only so much of his family that he could take at a time and this was definitely testing his resolve.

"Oh come on Elijah stop being so bloody precious," Klaus chided.

"I am not going to play another game of pool with you Niklaus, my ego can only take so many consecutive losses," he argued. "Why don't you go and pester Kol or Rebekah instead?"

The two brothers were currently at the Mystic Grill, the only place of real interest according to Klaus. He'd discovered it on his second day in town and hadn't really left given he could play all the pool and drink all the whiskey he liked. He'd always looked older so Klaus hadn't really come across any issues. Although of age, Elijah had always been stuffy and here was no different.

"Kol is too busy trying to pick up anything that walks and Rebekah can't play pool to save herself. Even you provide more competition than she ever could and with a lot less whining, Elijah. So stop pouting and play another round. God knows what else there is to do in the god forsaken town."

"I don't know, maybe you could read a guide book and actually learn something about this apparent god forsaken town before you write it off," a familiar voice growled. Klaus didn't see her face but could only make out her cute backside wiggling away towards the bar, those golden waves fanned out across her back.

When she had appeared on the side of the road that day post accident, Klaus had struggled to retain his usual indifferent composure. There was no doubting she was beautiful and the fitted denim shorts and black tank combination was doing nothing to quell the desire coursing through his body. After her initial reception, Klaus had decided she was a challenge, something he revelled in until he found out just who she was. Caroline Forbes, only daughter of the town's Sheriff. Given his past experiences, Klaus knew it was best to stay away from all law enforcement distractions, even if she was hot.

Watching her walk towards the bar purposefully was enough for Klaus to reconsider his options. It was a well known fact that those types made it their mission in life to rebel and torment their parents. Maybe he could help her with that, Klaus figured it was the least he could do.

"Don't even think about it," his brother warned.

"What?"

"You're stalking that girl like she's your prey, that's what," he baulked.

"No, I'm not."

"You are just about ready to devour her given the way you're shamelessly licking your lips, little brother," he scowled. "This isn't College, it's small town Virginia and it's time you remember that before you pounce on that poor, unsuspecting girl."

"Poor, unsuspecting girl? Give me a break, Elijah. I'm fairly certain she could even show you a thing or two. But I'm assuming you're more interested in her equally opinionated friend who can't drive."

"You're right about the lack of driving skills."

"Excuse me?" The brunette exclaimed overhearing their supposedly private conversation and moving towards the pool table swiftly, her anger palpable given the way her brown eyes were boring into his brothers menacingly. "If you obeyed the speed limit maybe we wouldn't have found ourselves in this situation." Klaus was ready to step in but noticed her friend move fluidly between them, her hands resting on both their shoulders. It was at that point Klaus wished she'd put her arm on him instead.

The blue, floral dress she wore was skimming mid thigh and Klaus couldn't ignore just how much the colour brought out those eyes he'd committed to memory. The added bonus of her long, creamy legs stretching out beneath it couldn't be ignored easily either.

"It's entirely too nice a day to be arguing," she offered.

"It's 104 degrees and humid as hell," Klaus responded. Call him picky but being pale skinned and English the summer weather wasn't really his best friend.

"Did I ask your opinion?"

"I was just making an entirely factual observation."

"Well, keep your observations to yourself, buddy," she scowled.

"I can look after myself, Caroline," the brunette interrupted. Klaus had wondered what her name could possibly be and couldn't imagine anything more beautiful or fitting even if she had an extremely bad attitude.

"Pity that doesn't translate on the road," Elijah mumbled. Klaus had never known his brother to be so easily provoked or open with his thoughts. Given the way she looked Klaus wasn't surprised but usually he was a stone wall and nothing could penetrate those barriers, until now that was. "The law dictates that you were at fault. I assumed you'd know that given your interest in that particular field." The brunette looked shocked, so much so that she couldn't respond immediately.

Maybe his older brother had done a little research himself. Klaus would stop short of admitting what he'd done with Caroline, something his older brother obviously had yet to learn. He couldn't help but want to smooth things over for Elijah's sake and maybe stop the blonde from thinking he was a stalker too.

"So, uh, how about we play some pool?" Klaus suggested, attempting to alleviate some of the ten

"I'd rather choke on..." Katherine murmured, before she was so obviously interrupted by the adorable blonde by her side.

"What Katherine means to say is that she likes to break," Caroline offered, albeit weakly. Klaus had to admit his heart went out to her briefly given her obvious attempt to smooth relations between her friend and his brother. She'd seemed so angry at first but there was no doubting her diplomatic tendencies. Klaus loved a fight but he also couldn't resist a reluctant peacemaker either.

After four games it was tied at two a piece. Caroline was actually quite good and Klaus was beginning to regret his offer. No one beat him at pool, ever. Klaus decided it wasn't her technique just that ability to throw him completely off balance with that hair, those eyes, that intoxicating perfume and that short dress that left little to the imagination. It was definitely all her fault.

It seemed Elijah was suffering badly at the hands of the feisty brunette and Klaus couldn't have been more mortified. It was at this point he wished Kol would suddenly appear. Not only were his pool skills second to none but he could remain relatively unscathed competitively even when a beautiful woman was nearby. If there was anything Kol hated it was being beaten.

"Looks like I came just at the right time," Kol offered, sending Elijah a dirty look in the process. Things were finally looking up for the Mikaelson brothers it seemed.

July 3

"This certainly is the best place to see the sunset," Klaus murmured from the bench overlooking the lake at the famed Lockwood Mansion. He wasn't expecting Caroline to actually turn up but yet here she was as beautiful as ever in sweats, her creamy cheeks tinged with pink from the exercise.

"This is private property you know."

"I've never let a little thing like that stop me. Anyway you're here."

"I know the owner," she offered. "Well, I did."

"Oh, I'm sorry," he apologised. "Did they, uh, pass away?"

"No, just out of town for a while," she mumbled. "Are you following me?"

"You wish, princess," he shot back. "You told me to consult the guide book and here I am experiencing the best sunset in Mystery Falls, albeit illegally. Have you ever considered that maybe you're the one following me?"

"Now you wish," she growled. "I don't make it a habit of being in close contact with arrogant, visiting idiots."

"Not that I care but you don't even know me, love," he drawled. "I know you come from a small town but maybe you should try being a little more open minded."

"I'm plenty open minded," she growled, puffing out her chest defiantly. Klaus couldn't deny just how lithe her body looked in that position especially against the backdrop of the stunning Mystic Falls lights. "I just don't take too kindly to smug idiots who seem to think they're better than small town residents."

"I never said that," Klaus insisted. "Are you still upset that we beat you at pool the other day, love?" After Kol had swapped in for Elijah (due to a supposed niggling finger injury) they'd won the deciding game.

"Yes, that's exactly it," she growled. "Now, if you'll excuse me."

"So, that's it," he baulked, moving in front of her so she couldn't run away. "You're just going to misjudge me and run off into the distance. I thought the local residents would be a little less prickly and a lot more welcoming here."

"There you go again with that typecasting," she scowled. "Trust me, we are plenty welcome to people that deserve our time."

"I wasn't typecasting your town, just you," he shot back. "Not sure what I've done to deserve such ire, Caroline."

"Just being yourself and cheating at pool." Before Klaus knew what was happening she'd run off into the distance. Klaus had to admit her backside looked absolutely stunning from this vantage point.

Klaus had never been rejected by a woman, in fact it was him that usually had to extricate himself from their clutches, especially after a one night stand. This girl didn't seem to care about who he was and for some reason that hurt. Klaus wanted to blame it on a slightly bruised ego but there was something else he couldn't put his finger on. At least he wouldn't be in this town long enough to find out.

July 4th

"Hello, Klaus?" Kol asked, waving his hand in front of his face. He swatted it away distractedly, looking around the room. As much as he'd come to like the Mystic Grill he was frustrated that on such a busy day on the American calendar, Caroline seemed to be the only one not there.

He'd tried not to think about her but Klaus couldn't get those blue eyes or that sassy attitude out of his head. He blamed it on the boredom of being stuck in a strange town with his annoying siblings but even that excuse was getting old. Klaus wanted to see her, even if it was to reprimand him again.

"Looks like someone is grumpier than usual," Elijah teased. "A certain blonde on your mind?"

"No, just you two," he snapped.

"Come on let's play some pool, I'd be more than happy to beat you again, Niklaus."

"As exciting as that sounds Kol, I'm going to get some fresh air," he growled by way of response. Klaus wasn't quite sure what was happening to him but he figured his brothers were less than enthused by the fact.

Turns out there wasn't much fresh air, in fact it was stiflingly humid as he made his way down main street. People were gathered in the town square obviously anticipating the fireworks. Klaus didn't feel like being in a crowd, in fact there was only one place he wanted to be. Before long his feet had taken him to that bench by the lake, not expecting to see her silhouette.

"Great minds," he offered.

"If you want me to tell you that your mind is great then you've come to the wrong place," she murmured, her eyes not leaving the lake. Klaus had to admit it was one of the most beautiful places he'd seen with the sun slipping lazily over the horizon.

"There's that charm I know and love," he quipped. "So, what are you doing here all alone? Where are those friends of yours?"

"I'm going to meet them at the Grill later," she admitted. Klaus was surprised she'd shared something with him given her usual hostility. "I like to watch the fireworks from here alone."

"That great a spot hey?" He asked, allowing himself to sit by her given she hadn't really bitten off his head, yet anyway. Klaus couldn't miss just how beautiful she looked in a white dress that fell mid thigh and accentuated her summer tan.

"The best," she sighed. "My father used to bring me here every year before..." Klaus knew by the way her voice trailed off that something bad had happened. He wasn't the most intuitive person but he knew not to ask given her body language.

"Well, do you mind if I sit here for a while and enjoy the show?"

"As long as you don't speak."

"I'll take that as a yes," he joked.

"I have my life all worked out, journalism at Brown next year," she rambled, losing him completely. "You know, I don't need any distractions, mister."

"Funnily enough neither do I, love," Klaus agreed thinking about his own future but a little surprised by her comment. It was then that the first firework lit up the sky. He'd never felt more at peace than right at that moment. Watching the night sky erupt in an array of beautiful colours beside this beautiful stranger. If there was anything he would remember from this summer, it would be that exact moment.

TBC?