Thank you to all the viewers, follows, and favs! I'm so shocked! I have like 30 followers, I'm trippin' right now.
Let me know your thoughts on if I'm going too slow with this story or not? I kind of like a slow build up to Klaus and Caroline.
Oh! Would you guys be interested in seeing other characters POVs?
I do not own any of the TVD/TO characters or storylines from the shows. Just my own story line and any characters I create.
Chapter 3: Saturdays equal Wine Nights
Klaus was still of the opinion that Elijah would never cheat on Katherine but here he was on Friday morning, knocking on Elijah and Katherine's apartment door. Elijah of course would already be at the office around ten, and he felt like he would indulge Katherine one more time about hearing her theories. Or should he say her paranoid theories, Klaus thought with a roll of his eyes.
Katherine opening the door and letting him in says, "About time you showed up. Klaus, did you find anything out? Did Elijah say anything? What did you think of Caroline?"
"Calm down Katherine." Klaus sighs. No point dragging this out he thinks. "Caroline has a boyfriend and Elijah said he considers her a friend and is glad she works at the company. There, that's it."
Katherine begins pacing around the living room. Klaus takes a moment to look at her, she has her frizzy hair up in a bun, no make up, and Klaus scrunches up his nose in disgust at her clothing. "When was the last time you took a shower or changed your clothes?" This is not the Katherine he is used to seeing. Noticing the dark circles under her eyes, he walks over and puts both hands on her shoulders. Stopping her from her pacing.
Katherine looks up at Klaus, making him sallow the lump in his throat while looking back at her, and she says with a shaky voice, "Klaus, I really think he is cheating on me."
Trying to comfort her, he pats her on the shoulders. "Katherine, I'm not very good at this kind of stuff, but I believe your wrong. I know my brother, and he loves you. Don't let your paranoia get the best of you. It won't end well, trust me."
"My paranoia is all I have left!" Katherine knocks his hands away, "Klaus, did your paranoia not help you when you were with Tatia all those years ago? Or when you suspected there was something different between you and Mikael? What about Rebekah's old boyfriend, Alexander!" Huffing she adds, "You wouldn't understand what I'm going through."
Klaus one to never show when he gets hurt replied in an emotionless tone said, "I suppose I wouldn't know, but yes those times were different. None of them involved what you are going through with my brother right now. Tell me what has gotten you in a twist now."
"Do you know what Elijah is doing Sunday?" Katherine asked looking hopeful at me.
"No, why?"
"He said he has to go into work, that he is 'working on something important', and can't be here."
With a roll of my eyes I reply, "We both now Elijah is a workaholic. Why are you surprised? He has always been like this."
Katherine proceeded to tell me how she got Caroline to agree to hanging out Saturday night, and how Caroline texted her to see if she would like to go shopping for her date on Sunday. "Don't you see Klaus," Katherine said in a defeated tone, "She wants me to go with her to pick out and outfit, for her date on Sunday, and Elijah also has a 'work issue' he has to attend too. Does that not look like a coincidence to you or what? Am I just crazy?"
"Alright, I do admit it is a coincidence, but I have another idea." Sitting down besides her on the couch I turn to her and say, "How about on Saturday you find out who Caroline's boyfriend is? You can grill her for details. Your the 'great Katherine Pierce" Rolling my eyes again, "Your really going to let some woman come into your ten year relationship with my brother and destroy it or better yet, let your paranoia destroy your happiness? You honestly don't know they have something going on or not."
Pondering what I just said she looks up at me with that annoying Pierce glint in her eyes and says, "For once Klaus you might be right. I have a great opportunity, and it shouldn't be wasted. Did I also mention I'm going to get to spend time in her apartment? I will get to look for clues." she finishes with a smile.
Smirking I add, "You could also find out more about this boyfriend."
"Ohh, is someone smitten with the blonde?"
"I'm not smitten, just curious." I scoff, standing I say, "Now, it's almost noon, why don't we head out of here and get something to eat?"
Saturday morning Caroline was up and getting ready for her shopping trip. After, finally, receiving a response Friday afternoon from Katherine confirming she would love to go shopping, Caroline felt relieved. Thinking, well at least she didn't think me texting her so much was weird. Humming a tune, she finished washing the dishes, and received a text from Katherine that she was downstairs waiting for her in the car. Grabbing her purse and jacket, locked up, and headed downstairs.
"Hi!" I said with a lot of enthusiasm, "I'm so excited for shopping today. How are you?"
Katherine smirking at me responded, "I'm doing wonderfully. Elijah woke me up in a very delicious way this morning."
Uh. Ok. Are we on that level of friendship? "Thats great!" I smile back trying not to be awkward. I might over share with Stefan sometimes, but we have been friends for years. I have only know Katherine as an acquaintance a few months, and the most we have ever spoken was this past Wednesday.
"Yes, well, I'm ready for some shopping fun. Are we going to a lingerie store by any chance?" Katherine asks with a glint in her eyes I can't place.
Deciding that a little honesty about how my date will be on Sunday I say, "No, no lingerie fun. We are getting back together after being broken up for two months, and Casey wants to talk about our relationship and where it is headed."
Katherine looks at me squinting, "How long have you been dating this…Casey?"
"Before we broke up, it was around 5 months of us dating."
"Why did you break up in the first place?"
"Casey said I choose work over our relationship too much," I reply not adding in the fact that I haven't opened up about my past.
"Elijah works too much, but I have stayed with him. That seems like a lame reason to break up."
Well just see right through me Katherine Pierce. Hesitating, unsure what to say, Katherine jumps in with, "Look, we have arrived. Lets go in and you can tell me the real reason you two broke up."
Never have I ever felt so intimated walking into a clothing store than I did at this moment. Katherine glancing at me asks, "Whats wrong? Nervous. Come on, were two girls. Nothing we can't share with each other right? That's what girl friends do." She finishes with a smile thats not quite reaching her eyes, Caroline thinks.
"Casey is different than you and Elijah. Casey never liked when I canceled on dates or plans for work." I reply.
"Was the sex not good enough for him?"
"Wha-"
"Elijah keeps me very happy in that department, one of the many reasons I love him. Did you perhaps not do it for him?"
"Our sex life is just fine, thanks. It's really none of your business."
Smirking and holding up her hands, "I was just joking, Care. Relax." Katherine smirks at me adding, "I can call you that right, Care?"
Ignoring the uneasy feeling in my stomach I respond with a, "Yeah, sure." Turning too look at some dresses on a rack, I try to relax. How am I supposed to survive an evening of wine and food with her if she is going to be like this. Besides, my sex life is amazing. Before, durning, and after Casey.
Holding my head up high without turning around I say, "Do we need to get you some lingerie for Elijah's birthday thats coming up soon?"
If I had turned around I might have noticed Katherine's look of murder on her face. Why does she know when Elijah's birthday is, Katherine thinks, sure she is his personal assistant, but surely not all personal assistants remembers their boss's birthday, right?
"Would you like to know what I have planned?" Katherine replies with a hint of amusement in her tone.
"No, because if you tell me I might not be able to keep it from Elijah. I'm a bit of a blabber mouth sometimes when I get excited."
"Oh, well then maybe you can tell me what time Elijah will be home tomorrow? I want to surprise him with dinner." Katherine says looking at me with a friendly smile on her face. Or at least it looks like a friendly smile, Caroline thinks.
Slightly confused I respond, "I didn't know Elijah was going into work on Sunday."
"Yes, well, he is and I was wondering if you could find out what time he is coming home for me so I can surprise him." Katherine says looking at me with doe eyes, "I really, really, want to surprise him so please?"
"I guess I could text him and see how long he will be in the office." Katherine nods at me and I pull out my cell to text Elijah.
"Hey boss, heard you are going to be working on Sunday! Sundays are for relaxing, you shouldn't be working. How long will you be there for?"
"Ok, text sent." Holding up a yellow dress with white flowers on it to Katherine I ask, "Does this say cute for a date, but also causal since its a Sunday?"
Scrunching her nose up in disgust, "You don't actually were dresses like that on dates, do you?" Katherine asks.
"Yes, I love summer dresses. Since its usually a little chilly outside, I don't get to wear them as much, but were staying inside." I say, smiling and fiddling with my hair. Whats wrong with this dress? Its cute.
"I think you need to make it more sexy." Katherine says holding up a skin tight, skimpy, black dress. "Elijah loves when I wear things like this. Maybe you should try it out?"
"Good thing your dating Elijah because I don't really favor the short, short dresses" I say with a smile. Maybe I could make it a little bit more cute. "How about this dress?"
After going through about 10 dresses, all of which Katherine said were horrible for wearing on a date, I finally received a text back from Elijah.
"Care I told you to stop easy dropping on my conversations."
Smiling I respond with, "I can't help myself. Now, how long are you working for, and do I need to order lunch for you?"
"Why are you smiling?" Katherine says walking over to me. Glancing down at my phone, "Elijah has texted back I see."
At that moment Elijah decided to respond back and the look on Katherine's face was one of bewilderment.
"I think you can try better at not being so nosey :) Now, enjoy your weekend and don't worry about me. See you Monday morning."
"Did Elijah just sent you a smiley face?!" Katherine said with her mouth slightly open. "He never sends me messages like that."
Feeling somewhat weird, I put my phone back in my purse and respond with, "Well you are his girlfriend, I'm sure you get sexy texts from him."
Katherine turns away from me and picks up a dark blue, silky, with a causal flow to it kind of dress saying, "Here, this is what you should wear. I think you will look great in it." Handing it to me she says, "Go check out and I will be in the car waiting for you."
Surprised at Katherine's abrupt departure, I get in line, and wonder what is up with her. One minute she is talking about my sex life, the other she is questioning me about Casey, and the next moment she shuts down and walks out. Talk about having emotions all over the place. Looking down at the dress I realize it will look great on me, and maybe Casey will want to take it off of me too. Wait no, no don't think like that Caroline. You will not have sex on Sunday, I chant to myself after paying for my dress and walking back to the car.
The ride back to my apartment was quiet and I tried not to dwell on the atmosphere of the car ride. Walking up to my apartment with Katherine following behind, I began to think maybe inviting her over for wine and food was a bad idea. I should have invited her out somewhere so if I needed to make an abrupt leave, I could come up with a white lie, and get the hell out of dodge. Typically I would just have Stefan get me out of these situations, but that ass still hasn't called me back!
Standing on my welcome mat, sighing, I unlock my door and welcome her inside. "Something wrong?" Katherine asks while shrugging off her jacket.
"Sorry, I was just thinking of my best friend Stefan. He hasn't called me back and I'm starting to worry about him." Getting out two wine glasses, Caroline can't take this much longer without some liquid courage. Pouring each a generous amount, "here, have a sip. It might relax you some." I can't believe I just said that!
Taking the glass without a thank you, Katherine wonders into my living room. Which so happens to be connected to the kitchen. Living in New York there wasn't that many options for her to choose from apartment wise, but after a very long stint spent living with Stefan, Caroline finally found an apartment she enjoys. Its a rather large studio apartment with a nice flow to it she thinks.
"How…quaint." Katherine says looking at a picture of me and Stefan, "Is this Casey?"
"No, thats Stefan." I say while looking in the fridge. Hmm, I have an idea. "Would you be ok with ordering pizza?" Please say yes, if there is a way for this afternoon to go by faster that would be great.
"Sure, why not."
After ordering the pizza, I set down on my sofa, and scroll through Netflix trying to find something to watch. Yes, this whole time Katherine has been examining my place. Currently she is wondering around in my bedroom. Guess its a good thing I have a studio apartment. Otherwise, I would be worried she might be snooping. Attempting some form of conversation I say, "So, how long have you and Elijah been dating?" I already know this, but give a girl a break here.
Before opening my closet door Katherine turns to me and says, "Caroline, lets not pretend you don't already know all about my relationship with Elijah." Smiling, and opening my closet, "How can you survive with such a small closet?"
"Is this your personality? Snippy, but trying to incorporate humor at the same time, because if so, its not that great."
Katherine actually lets out a little laugh at that comment. "Wow I didn't expect sarcasm from you. Oh! Wonder whats in the box!"
Caroline jumps up and rushes over to the closet before Katherine can open the lid, "Stop!" Pushing Katherine out of the way, she pushes the box back into the closet, and shuts the door. "Sorry about that, its just I have…personal items in that box."
Katherine looks at me for a moment, and a little grin pops up on her face. "Personal items hmm…" winking she walks to the couch and plops down. "So anything good on Netflix?"
Following and sitting down besides her I reply, "Yea I can put How I Met Your Mother on. Its a good show." Searching for it I sigh, silently, in relief that she didn't open that box. It has items from my life back in Mystic Falls. I don't really want to think about that right now.
"I guess this show is alright. So tell me something about yourself Caroline. Where did you grow up?" Katherine asks.
Just great. Why do people always ask questions like that. "Mystic Falls. It's a small town. You probably haven't heard of it."
"Mystic Falls? What kind of name for a town is that." Katherine says with a smirk. "Your parents still live there too?"
"No."
"Where do they live then?"
"Not in Mystic Falls." I say back. "Can we talk about something else please?"
With a roll of her eyes Katherine asks, "So have you always wanted to be a personal assistant?"
"No."
"Then what did you want to do before your current job."
"Whats with the twenty questions?" I ask.
Sipping her wine, Katherine turns and looks at me, "I'm just trying to get to know you. Elijah hasn't told me anything about you. Just that you make sure he eats, you have a boyfriend, and you are a great addition to the company." Katherine says finishing off her wine.
Looking up at her, I realize something. "You think I'm sleeping with Elijah." I blurt out.
Just like out of a movie, there is a knock on the door before Katherine can respond, I jump up. Grabbing my wallet I open the door expecting to find the pizza guy, instead I find Stefan with said pizza in his had, and holding a case box wine. Hey, I'm not complaining.
"Well look at what the pizza box dragged in." I say while crossing my arms.
Stefan sighing, "Great joke Care, can I please come in?" Nodding a yes, he walks in and looks at Katherine. "Uh, am I interrupting something here?"
Deciding I'm not going to let Katherine answer that I respond, "Nope, Katherine was just on her way out the door. Isn't that right?"
Katherine gets up, grabs her stuff, and I walk her to the door. Dammit, I'm Caroline Forbes, I'm not about to let her have the last word.
"You could have just asked me on Wednesday if I was sleeping with Elijah. I would have told you then, no I am not. Now since your fake attempt at a friendship has went up in flames, how about you leave with some dignity and go home. Try talking to Elijah, instead of going behind his back like some crazy bitch."
On that note I slam the door in her face and lock it. Turning back to Stefan I flip my hair over my shoulder, and walk up to him with my finger pointing at him I accuse, "So did you come here to apologize for abandoning me at a bar!" Poking him on the chest I continue, "At night!"
Poke. "On Hump Day, best day of the week, almost!"
Poke. "And you didn't return one phone call!" I huff.
"I'm sorry, Care. Can we sit down?" Stefan says. Huffing, I sit down and grab a slice of pizza.
"This better be good Stef, or else." I threaten while chewing.
As always, thank you for reading, and I welcome all reviews. The good and any bad! :)