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Chapter Four: For Revenge...or Pleasure?
"I can't believe you're going to Europe!" Caroline cooed over Katherine who was probably on to packing her fourth suit case for the trip.
Elijah and Katherine would be touring throughout as many cities in Europe as possible for their honeymoon. They would have left immediately after the wedding reception which was 2 days ago, but to Mummy Esther's insistence, they waited.
"All my darling husbands idea." Kat purred
"Who knew Elijah could be spontaneous?." Caroline snorted
"Hey..Elijah has spontaneous side!"
"Well he has a funny way of showing it sometimes.."
"Just another noble gentleman that comes alive in the sheets.. Not that I'm complaining." Kat smirked
"You know, one would actually think that after wedding night sex, you would calm down...guess that didn't happen for you. Caroline laughed
"Well atleast I didn't trifle with the enemy." Katherine giggled at her bestie's 'incident' with her brother-in-law that she found so amusing, it was enough to joke about all the way back to New Orleans on the plane.
"Hey how was I suppose to know Nik was Klaus and Klaus was Nik..I mean 'Niklaus'? What was Esther popping out babies during the viking era? Who comes up with these names.." Caroline sighed. She had tried to get Klaus and their little sunset expedition out of her head..but she was failing...miserably, no thanks to Katherine who kept reminding her about it.
"I don't see what the big deal is Care, his hot..and you're on the verge of becoming a nun if you don't get some action real soon.. Seriously." Kat rose her eyebrows putting on her 'I'm not fucking around' face.
"His infuriating!" Caroline scoffed
"Who is? The Klaus you met on the phone that ruined your seating chart...or the Klaus that danced with you under the sunset.?" Katherine wiggled her eyebrows
"No. The Klaus that ruined YOUR seating chart, bailed on your rehearsal dinner..not to mention showed up 2 hours late for your wedding." Caroline growled
"Yeah I know I should be more like my 'revengeful make you eat shit self' but I'm so high on married sex right now, that I can't even try to care." She frowned
"You're disgusting." Caroline snorted
"Hmm and you're in denial..." Kat sang
"Where is the original evil anyways." Caroline rolled her eyes, using her most convincing nonchalant voice. Yet the problem was that she actually did want to know where he was, what he was up to..was he thinking about her as much as she was thinking about him?
"Why, do you miss him..."
"What are you like 5." Caroline sighed
Katherine was having a good day. A great day even. With all the sex, plus teasing Caroline, who was in a very sexual needy position might she add,...Katherine was on cloud nine.
"I actually don't know. I think he stayed in the Hamptons. He wasn't on the plane ride home so I doubt it," Kat shrugged
Caroline wanted to smack herself. No really.. Like a full on blow to her face at the stupid pang she felt in her chest at the thought of Klaus who wasn't in New Orleans at the moment..
"Well good. I hope he stays there..Permanently." She scoffed.
"A tour through Europe..really Elijah? I think they're experiencing summer now. Don't you think you'd be a tad uncomfortable in your suits?" Klaus smirked
Elijah and Klaus were on their way to Katherines apartment. Klaus was brought with on Elijah's insistence that he help with the luggage as well as the drive to the airport.
"What brother.." Elijah asked in annoyance
"I can be spontaneous when necessary." He added
"Its just so..cliche" Klaus snorted
"Well I wouldn't take your word on that Niklaus, we all know you couldn't do spontaneous even if it bit you in the arse." Elijah smirked
Say what? Of course he could be spontaneous. Damn right he could...
"I could too be spontaneous. I just haven't had the right reason to yet.." Klaus stated.
"Hmm would an eventful evening spent dancing under the sunset perhaps be an attempt at you being spontaneous?" Elijah smiled
Elijah had been hearing about Caroline and Klaus's meeting all the way home from the Hamptons. It was all Katherine could talk about, much to Caroline's discomfort.
Elijah hadn't missed the way Klaus's knuckles whitened as he gripped on to the steering wheel a bit tighther at the mention of his night with the blonde bombshell.
"Please.. If it were, she would be putty in my hands.. Begging me to never leave her bed, might I add." Klaus smirked
"Oh really.." Elijah rolled his eyes
"Yes.. And after that, she would be ruined for any other man." He smiled triumphantly
"She..she, can you not even bring yourself to say her name?" Elijah asked eyebrows raised
"..I.. Don't be ridiculous." Klaus croaked.
No he couldn't say it
He could not say her name.
As soon as he said it, he would think about her
The blonde haired, blue eyed beauty that challenged him, intrigued him. Dare he say it..took his breath away?.
If only Elijah knew the actual truth.
And it was that Caroline haunted his thoughts for the last 2 days non stop.
"You like her." Elijah stated more than asked.
"Unpredictably so." Klaus sighed rolling his eyes at his brothers ability to freaking state the obvious.
"Forgive me, its just that.. Well I haven't seen you quite so taken with a woman you barely know." Elijah frowned
"She's beautiful, strong, full of light..I enjoy her." He smiled
"She's a good person Niklaus..pure at heart..." Elijah began
"I feel a lecture coming on..Is this where you list all the reasons I'm wrong for her." Klaus sighed
"I just don't want you to pursue this if its merely another one of your whims to warm your bed for a night. Caroline is Katerina's best friend.. And if you hurt her, well let's just say Katerina's bad side is a force to be reckoned with. Not to mention I will deal with you personally." Elijah commanded more than stated.
"Christ Elijah, I like the girl I don't want to marry her!" Klaus growled
"I'm just saying, Given your history with women, one would not usually assume that you had the best intentions."
"When did this conversation become about me and my love life?" Klaus frowned
"Since when do you have a love life? Last time I checked you did one nighter's and non-commitment flings" Elijah smirked
"So a trip through Europe with the lovely Katerina.." Klaus attempted to change the subject. Hoping his brother would pick up of the sarcasm. Klaus had met Katerina at the wedding, and she was just a ray of sunshine.. pssh
"How long will you be away?" Klaus added after Elijah had remained silent.
"About a month, I don't want to stay away from the company too long."
"More like Mikeal doesn't want you to stay away from the company too long." Klaus rolled his eyes
"Its beyond me why you refuse to work with me Niklaus, its a good paying job. You could open up a gallery or a dozen of galleries if it's to your liking." Elijah stated.
"Working 'with you' as you put it would still be working for Mikeal." Klaus growled
"Niklaus for once could you just swallow your damn pride and think about your future it-"
"That's the thing Elijah, I am thinking about my future. And one without anything having to do with Mikeal, will be a good one." Klaus stated
Elijah will never give up on his brother. He might be a pain in the arse sometimes, but he was family. And family above all always and forever was the motto he lived by.
And now Katerina was part of that family, which meant Caroline was too. He just hoped Niklaus's intentions was as pure as he proclaimed to be. If not, his honeymoon would be cut short..that was definite.
"Elijah just texted me, his almost here." Kat smiled at her phone.
"Well we should probably get these bags to the door, I don't know why you need so many clothes... You and I both know you're going to be doing plenty of shopping there anyway." Caroline rolled her eyes.
"Carrying bags? Like are you sure you're my best friend?. And as true as that is.. I am now a high society wife. I have a reputation to uphold ie: I need to look good."
"You always look good,"
"True." Kat smirked and shrugged.
"Well I guess I'll just carry these 4 heavy bags by myself then." Caroline scoffed tugging at the luggage.
"Leave it. The guy's will get it." Kat shrugged
"You seriously think Elijah can do this by himself? Kol would never lift a finger if it didn't mean he didn't get anything out of it." Caroline giggled
"My darling husband would do anything for me, that's why I love him. And who said anything about Kol?"
"Well then who's with Elijah?" Caroline asked dumbfounded..
It wasn't Kol,
It couldn't be Finn.
Klaus?.. No he was in the Hamptons...right?
"Klaus." Kat grinned
"What?! I thought he was still in the Hamptons!" Caroline shrieked starting to pace the room. What the hell was she even doing right now?
"Calm your tits Care geez. So did I, when Elijah texted me he said Klaus was tagging along to help with the luggage. Isn't it sooo cute how Elijah just gets me.. Like he knew we would need help with the luggage, because he knew I would have more than 2 bags. Oh I love him so much!" Katherine clapped her hands squealing like a school girl.
"Hello? Do you not see the problem right now?"
Caroline asked her friend wide-eyed
"Er when did this become my problem? Chill.. you're freaking me out." Kat added
"You're right."
"I'm so not going to let him get to me, I was here to help you pack and now I'm going to leave." Caroline spoke more like to herself than Katherine
"You're running away like a coward.. What would the college version of Caroline say if she saw you now hm?" Kat asked hand on her hip
"She'd tell me to get out while I still can. Cause all this..." She stated pointed to her body whilst walking backwards toward the door. Not even noticing that it was standing wide open. "is so not worth being degraded to 'that'... No matter how cute he is with his darn dimples, intense freaky blue eyes and stupid sexy accent- Oompff!-"
Caroline suddenly knocked against something hard. Staring at a smirking Katherine she swallowed hard before she turned around
And there stood Klaus. Smirking no less
Obviously having heard her little rant and everything.
"Klaus.." She managed to croak out. Unable to hide the deep shade of red on her cheeks.
"Oh don't mind me love.. I'm just standing here with my darn dimples and intense freaky blue eyes and stupid sexy accent.." He smirked
"You're infuriating." She scoffed before turning back to Katherine who grinned at this sight before her. And then looking back to Klaus.
They stood silent for a while, simply staring at eachother for what seemed like hours.
"Well, if you two are done having eye sex, we really need to get going to the airport." Katherine coughed breaking the two blondes from their heated stare off
"Indeed." Elijah smirked finally making his presence known.
"So call me, or at least email me once a week. Oh! And pictures..take lots of pictures." Caroline smiled pulling Katherine in for a hug.
They were saying their last goodbyes after a really uncomfortable drive to from Kat's apartment to the airport much to Caroline's dismay.
"God woman! You're so needy.." Katherine joked before squeezing Caroline in return
"Have a good trip." Klaus offered the couple who soon took their leave, leaving Caroline and Klaus standing alone.
"So..." Klaus started
"Agh." Caroline scoffed and walked off.
"Caroline." Klaus called out after her as she stomped away angrily
"Don't. Seriously." She rolled her eyes and continued to walk
"Come on love, we had a little spat. I'm over it already." He smirked
"Oh, well I'm not." She stated
"Would you just hold on a second!." He reached for her arm and spun her around.
"What?!" She scoffed
"Take a chance Caroline..get to know me. I dare you." He smirked and Caroline lowered her eyes as she experienced a spasm of sexual awareness that made her knees quiver. And their close proximity wasn't helping at all.
"You know, its quite unfair love.." He began.
"What is?" She asked. Her tone seeming to have calm down much more so he continued
"Well if we had met under different circumstances, I wouldn't be at a disadvantage now would I.."
"Well..I.." At a loss for words or feisty comeback Caroline just sighed at sat down on the nearest bench.
"Let's start over.. I'm Nik," He smiled and swore he could see a ghost of a smile grace her beautiful face.
After a few long moments of silence and looking at Klaus's outstretched hand Caroline sighed in defeat.
Oh what the heck..
"Caroline." She replied taking his hand
"Well Caroline, would you like to have dinner with me?" He flashed those annoyingly charming dimples and signature smirk.
"Dinner? Really? I was thinking more of a movie at a theatre or something so that I could atleast put 3 seats between us." She fired back
The more she challenged him, the more intrigued he became. So much so that he just couldn't for the life of him, think of leaving her sight until she agreed to a date.
"You have to put this behind you sweetheart."
"I'd settle for putting you behind me. A long way behind me," She muttered
"Now love, what did we say about starting over..." He reminded her
"Fine." She sighed
"Good." He smiled
Grabbing his phone to add her number she scoffed
"But I'm choosing the time and place, Oh and try not to be 2 hours late this time." She rolled her eyes before getting up
"So could you please take me home now." She fired back.
This woman was going to be the death of him.. Not that he minded.
"Sure." He smiled putting his hand at the small of her back to usher her toward the direction of the car.
Neither one could deny the spark of electricity they felt each time they touched.
"So let's talk." He smiled
As soon as he had texted Caroline, she took her time might he add, in replying. Making him wait. Increasing his need for her only more.
And a day later, alas.. She had finally given in.
They agreed on a cosy little place, that happened to be his favorite. Cami's Corner. He hardly ever came to the place itself since he always ordered in from the apartment. It does have by far the best gumbo in New Orleans and he was quite pleased with the fact that Caroline knew it as well.
"What do you want to talk about?"
"You. Your hopes and dreams.. Everything you want in life." He smiled and she snorted, shaking her head.
"I don't know.. How do you even answer a question like that?" She laughed
"Okay.. Fair enough. Did you always want to go into Events Management?" He started off on a simple subject.
"Not exactly, well..in high school, back in my hometown. I was head of almost all committees, so planning parties, fund raisers and prom was sort of my thing and I was good at it. So when I left I guess it just kinda made sense to go into that field."
He smirked
"What? Why are you looking at me like that.." She frowned
"Well I can't say I'm not surprised. Seeing as an unplanned seating chart could rattle you up." He laughed
Caroline laughed shaking her head
Her laugh was infectious. It was like something you would hear after having an awful day and all your troubles would just dissipate.
After giving their orders to the waiter Caroline saw an out and she took it.
"So you're an artist?" Deciding to steer the questions away from her past.. She didn't want him to think she was a freak or anything
"I guess you could say that." He smirked
"So what do you paint?"
"That depends on my mood.. Or my muse." He looked directly into her eyes and winked
"You know for a person that wants to talk, your answers are very vague.."
"I didn't realize" he teased
"So I've been meaning to ask, what's up with all your names? I mean its not everyday you hear a Niklaus or a Finn."
"Mother was always obsessed with mid-evil and viking era times. And I guess we were the unfortunate bunch that got to feed the obsession." He laughed
"I like it.. Its, unique." She smiled
"So Caroline.. You've met my crazy family. Tell me about yours.." He smiled
Carolines sudden smile turn into a frown and then she looked down. Seeing her sudden change in moods, Klaus immediately regretted saying that.
"Well unless of course you don't feel comfortable in doing so, I'm sorry I didn't mean to pry." He quickly added.
"No..its okay." She sighed. Here goes nothing
"I left my home when I was 17, my town.. My parents, they always had this idea of an american dream. It was the perfect life for a young girl.. according to them.. Marrying straight out of high school, settling down to have a few kids and staying home to play wife while you're husband goes to work." She sighed "I just didn't want that. I couldn't..imagine myself being tied down that young. Yes I want children and a husband eventually, but at 17?. I want to travel, explore things. Experience things.. But my father could never understand that. So after turning down ample proposals I was given an ultimatum. Marry or leave and be cut off."
She stiled trying to stay strong and not cry. But every time she spoke about it she couldn't help but shed a few tears. In all these past years she had wondered about her parents. Even tried to call her mother a couple of times but they refused to speak to her. It broke her heart.
"Leaving was the hardest thing I did. But what was even worse than that, was the fact that after all these years.. They still hate me and want nothing to do with me." And then she couldn't hold back any more. Closing her eyes to allow the tears to fall freely
Klaus placed his hand on hands rubbing invisible cricles on her hand with his thumb.
"What kind of parents could just disown their own child, wanting to have nothing to do with them." She muttered
He instantly flinched at her comment. And she noticed.
"Oh..I'm sorry..I shouldn't have said that.." She added remembering how Mikeal would so publicly proclaim his hate towards Klaus because he wasn't his blood. It disgusted her.
"No its okay. The difference between our situations is that Mikeal actually has a reason to his hostility towards me.. I'm not his son." Klaus stated with no signs of any emotion on his face pulling back his hand.
Caroline felt a pang in her chest at the lost of his touch. But also hurt, at the manner in which Klaus could so easily disregard any feelings toward Mikeal without any emotion.
"Blood doesn't make you family Klaus. Loyalty does. Love does.. Just being there for eachother." She stated. "I might be my parents biological child, but I've felt more like a stranger to them."
Lingering in there comfortable yet emotional silence they sat and ate.
"We're the same you know.. You and I," Klaus broke the silence.
"I guess we are."
They were somewhat strangers finding comfort in eachothers company. Oblivious to the world around them.. Staying in their little bubble finding solace and somewhat peace.
3 weeks or so later...
"Kat you're so lucky! Agh I wish I could tour through freaking Europe." Caroline sighed. She and Elena were looking at all the pictures that she emailed Caroline the night before. And now they were skyping with her.
There were so many mostly selfies of course. Who would expect anything else from Katherine Pierce?. And others were of her and Elijah in front of many famous sites.
Traveling is one of Caroline's musts on the bucket list. Another reason also as to why events management were a great choice, it could take her places if she got the right clients.
"I know right. Elijah's spoiling her rotten." Elena rolled her eyes
"Speaking of.. How's Klaus?" Katherine asked
"His fine." Caroline smiled upon hearing his name.
Caroline and Klaus have been going out on dates for the past 3 weeks. From restaurants to museums to chilled night in's with chick flicks on her couch. New Orleans had so much culture, art and music to offer.. And he wanted to show her all of it.
They weren't exclusive or anything, and they didn't feel the need to give what they had a 'label'. They were just two people who enjoyed eachothers company. Right..
"And the hot date last night?" Katherine wiggled her eyebrows.
"Nothing happened.." Caroline muttered
"You mean you never had sex with him yet?" Kat asked wide eyed
"Well we've only been going out for like 3 weeks now..I don't think I should be jumping his bones yet" Caroline argued
"I think its fine that you're waiting Caroline." Elena smiled
"Yeah if this were like the 1800's. Come on Care.. Everything in your life is planned. For once just let nature take its course and give in.. He wants to.. And you know you want to.." Katherine sighed
"Wait..how do you know he wants to? Has he spoken to Elijah?!" Caroline shrieked
"Err no.. I mean, I'm just guessing." She shrugged
"Anyways.. I've gotta go.. My darling husband is taking me out for dinner. Ciao!" She added before they logged off.
"Maybe Kat's right.. I mean I do have plans for everything.."
"Caroline you should do what you feel is right okay. Stefan and I waited like a week before we had sex. Its different for every couple." Elena shrugged
"We're not a couple Elena.." Caroline sighed. She hated having to explain what she and Klaus were to people when she herself had no clue.
"Well whatever you are...just figure it out." She winked and walked out Caroline's bedroom.
"As I was saying.. I haven't seen you in weeks Nik! You owe me. Come on let's go out.. You're doing all the ladies in New Orleans a disservice by staying in your apartment all day you know." Kol sighed dramatically.
"I already have plans." Klaus rolled his eyes. Kol had shown up at his door not too long ago and since then, have been begging him to go out with him. No he didn't have plans... He just didn't feel as enthusiastic about doing anything lately if Caroline wasn't involved somehow.
Yes..he knew how that sounded. And yes its shocking especially coming from a person like him.. He was freaking out.
"Well who could you possibly have plans with? Its not like you have any real friends. Let's be honest brother.." Kol shrugged
"Unless... It's a girl?"
"No..it can't be.. But, is it possible that a mere woman has kept you whipped these past 2 weeks..?" Kol asked wide eyed. It had to be the only explanation, Klaus doesn't even spend more than 5 or so days on a painting.
"Go bother someone else would you." Klaus sighed
"Ah hah! So it is a girl. Come on, let's hear it...who is she? Do I know her.." Kol commanded question apon question grilling his older brother for information on this mysterious woman that has his brother by the balls.
"No." Klaus growled
"I bet I know who she is.." Kol smirked.
He hadn't miss the constant banter between Katherine and Caroline about Klaus..so it must be...her.
Klaus frowned looking at Kol. He couldn't possibly know, could he?. Unless Kol and Caroline were more closer than he expected. Which somewhat made his blood boil.
"Hmm let's see.. She's blonde, witty.. smart-ass comebacks told by an innocent looking lady, blue eyes.. Oh and hips to grab onto." Kol grinned
Klaus glared at Kol at his all to accurate description of Caroline.
"Say another word and I'll tear out your liver."
"So it is Caroline. I really did not see that one coming! Doesn't she hate you?" Kol frowned
"Well you know what they say.. 'There's a fine line between love and hate." He smirked
"So you're in love with her then." Kol smirked
"I'm not." Klaus fired back
"Well you must love her to some extent seeing as she's got you by your balls hiding out in your apartment until she calls again." Kol smirked
Kol pushed and pushed knowing full well the more he did, the better the chances of Klaus succumbing to his antics and joined him in a night on the town.
"You know what.. I suddenly feel like my shcedule has cleared up. Let's go out." Klaus muttered.
Kol smirked triumphantly.
"That's the brother we all know and love."
"So do you want to do anything later?" Elena asked
Elena and Caroline had been lounging about in her apartment all day going through the wedding pictures, putting them into albums.
Because if they knew Kat, she wouldn't and it would all pile up landing in a box in the attic or something.
"I don't know. What'd you feel like doing?"
"Stefan has been on night shift all week. So I've basically been stuck at the apartment which is empty thanks to my evil twin... I feel like we should go dancing!" Elena smiled
"Are you sure you're not Kat?" Caroline giggled
"Well you sound a lot like her right now. What happen to the stay in and watch a movie kinda girl?" She added
"She was left alone in an apartment for days. Now get up and go get ready." Elena demanded jumping to her feet and pushing Caroline towards her room.
"Should I call Klaus?" Caroline muttered
"And make me a third wheel? Uhh no thanks. Come on ! Its a girls night." Elena pouted
"Fine..fine I'll go shower real quick." Caroline giggled walking into her bathroom.
"You know for people that's apparently not 'an exclusive couple' you sure sound like one!" Elena called out walking over to Carolines room and raiding her closet.
"Whatever!" Caroline fired back.
She welcomed the warm gush of water and steam that ran down her body. Sighing in defeat, she let her mind drift to Klaus. Again..
Elena had a point.. For 2 people that have been seeing eachother almost every day for the last 3 weeks that practically did everything other couples do..minus the sex, they sure as hell acted like an exclusive couple.
The question was, did she want to be exclusive?
Yes they almost kissed a few times and yes maybe she wanted to go further with him. But was that how he felt too?
"Care hurry up." Elena called out pulling her from her thoughts.
With the beautiful night sky and a gentle breeze blowing, it was a real delight to be out on the town. New Orleans night life had so much to offer, And the people were thirsty for it.
The roads were brimmed and busted with the town folk all indulging in the festivities that were bars, clubs and even voodoo shops.
"This is Tatia and her lovely twin Tessa.." Kol purred ushering two long legged brunettes over to his and Klaus's booth at the club.
The music was booming, vibrating the little table cramped in the corner holding Klaus's 8th or was it his 9th glass of bourbon.
Kol had realized how broody Klaus had been the minute they'd set foot in the club so he quickly arranged for strong drinks in order to loosen him up a bit, which Klaus warmly accepted.
Klaus was drunk and Kol was bored
"Tatia over here was a gymnast in highschool," He winked at Klaus pushing Tatia forward and the petite brunette ever so eagerly made herself comfortable on Klaus's lap.
Klaus was frustrated, drunk and maybe a little vulnerable.
Caroline did not have him by the balls. No
He was a grown man, he made decisions for himself. Caroline wasn't his girlfriend, what could possibly be wrong with having a little fun?
No. He thought, this was the alcohol talking. Wasn't it?
He wanted to prove to Kol, no. Prove to himself that he was still the same Klaus, capable of just as much womanizing antics as Kol was.
"Hello sweetheart." He slurred into her ear, bile rising in his throat, completely drunk off his ass hoping to fill the empty void he felt in his chest
Caroline sighed in contempt at the scene before her. She knew there was a reason as to why her heart was set on starting over in New Orleans as soon as she set foot here. New Orleans was her home, it had been for 3 years now. The town was alive. Always filled with interesting people doing interesting things.. It was so much different than Mystic Falls, and for that she was grateful.
"You look hot." Elena purred stepping out of the cab to join her friend
Caroline had a mat black dress cut at mid thigh and hugged her body in all the right places. Her make up was dark and smokey finished off with red lipstick. Her heels were high and sparkly. As much as she tried to look the part, she couldn't feel it. She wasn't feeling it. All she thought about was Klaus.
"So do you mama" Caroline winked
Hooking in Elena by the arm, they walked down Bourbon Street over to the club that served Elena's favorite cocktail. Not missing the hungry stares they were getting from passer-by's in the street, they just shook their heads, laughed and kept walking.
The Club was dark with luminous lights shining through hinting at the sweaty bodies that were grinding up against eachother all over the dance floor under the disco ball. The bar was filled with the usual students, colleagues and even hookers trying to work their next client. New Orleans was after all invested with diverse culture as well as people after all and nobody was here to judge.
"This is crazy!" Caroline shouted to Elena trying to overpower the loud music that boomed throughout the place
"I know right!" Elena grinned
Caroline hardly ever saw Elena's 'Katherine side', not that she was complaining. So she decided to indulge her friend a little. Katherine would be so sorry that she missed this though, she always tried to get Elena out of her shell.
"Let's get some drinks. This blonde needs her jiggle juice!" Caroline stated and they made their way over to the bar.
"An apple martini please.." Caroline called out to the bartender earning a 'are you freaking serious' look from Elena and then she finally shrugged
"Fine!.. Make it 4 shots.. Of tequila." Caroline laughed
"Sure thing ." He winked turning to tend to their drinks
Caroline who was still eyeing the bartender who was preparing their orders, didn't notice Elena that turned around facing the rest of the club looking over to the dance floor.
"Isn't that..oh my god." The words were out of her mouth before she could even stop herself.
Caroline instantly turning around upon hearing her friends comment gazed on the sight that was Klaus scooped up in a far corner booth, with a petite long legged brunette on his lap whispering sweet nothings into her ear..and then kissing her.
Caroline felt like her heart fell to her ass, if that even made sense. She felt hurt, betrayed even?
But why.. They weren't together or anything. Klaus had the freedom to do whatever he wanted, see whoever he wanted.. Even if they were long legged sluts!
Puting on her bravest and most convincing fake smiles she turned to Elena who looked wearily at her.
"Care..I'm so-" Elena was cut in by Caroline
"No Elena, its totally fine. Klaus and I aren't together. He can do whatever he wants. Its fine." She shrugged. Only her heart was breaking into a ge'zillion pieces.
Turning back to the bar facing the 4 shots that were now infront of her she downed them all after eachother in one go without even thinking.
Her dry throat welcomed the cold burning liquid that washed down into her pitiful excuse of an existence.
"Oh..kay uh maybe we should slow down a little." Elena muttered pushing the shot glasses away and putting some bills on the counter.
"Maybe we should go." Elena stated
"No.. Don't ruin your night because of me." Caroline shrugged.. Her head spinning already from those clean shots.
"No Care really its fine. Let's just go okay." Elena smiled ushering her friend away from the bar
Caroline took another glance at Klaus who had his face buried in that sluts neck and sighed inwardly. The truth hit her like a ton of bricks. Klaus didn't want this, he didn't want her or to be in a relationship with her. She finally had her answer and was so glad she figured out how he felt before she went and made a fool of herself declaring her feelings to him.
The thought of that alone, gave her the strength to hold her head up and walk out with the little dignity she had left. As soon as she turned her face, Klaus looked up to see glimpse of what he swore was Carolines face, and then watched a retreating blonde figure.
"Caroline? Caroline!" Klaus shouted over the loud music, suddenly feeling really sober. Had she just seen him and Tatia? Shit!. He pushed away from Tatia's confused figure and speed walked over to catch up to Caroline
Hailing a cab that Elena got into followed by Caroline who was about to, when she felt a tug on her elbow
Turning around to face none other than Klaus Mikealson himself looking concerned and somewhat guilty
"I can explain.." He started
"Don't. You don't need to explain anything. We're not together Klaus. You can kiss and touch, hell even sleep with whatever slut you want!." She shrieked. Okay maybe the tequila gave her a little too much confidence.
"Love, nothing happened. It was just...Well I.." He was at a lost for words. Only if he could just somewhat make her understand that he was only trying to get her out of his head. But he couldn't, even with the help of a slut and 9 shots of bourbon. He then realized that he was actually falling for this girl, fast and hard. But how could he explain all of that to her.
The look on her face. The usual light that loomed around her was replaced with a slight silhouette of sadness and hurt. He felt like scum.
"Don't bother." She half smiled and got into the cab before it sped away leaving a baffled, confused and frustrated Klaus in the now half empty Bourbon Street under the dark night sky.
Uh Oh... Someone's in trouble..
I'm sorry if you hate me since there's no Klaroline smut yet.. But the build up is just as good as the climax sweethearts ;) It'll be worth it I promise.
Another big heartfelt thank you to everyone that followed and fave'd, since I'm sort of like a fanfic virgin and this being my first time/story LOL, I'm glad I got to share it with all ya'll ;)
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