Lowkey long A/N:
Alright haha I knew that last chapter was going to bring out interesting reactions which I was looking forward to but umm...lets straighten some things out: I honestly do appreciate your reviews and even take some of your suggestions into consideration but there is a difference between constructive criticism and just plain criticism and some of you have the two mixed up. Do NOT insult my story or my writing because I'm not writing it the way you think it should be. I write and tell my stories the way I imagined it and I'm open minded because I know not everyone else shares my vision and I love when different ideas are exchanged but be polite about it not offensive, that's not only discouraging as a writer but as a person.
Another thing, this odd implication that I'm bias with my characters...first of all "what?" Second of all I'm not, I might enjoy writing certain characters than others but I do not purposely try to make one look worse than the other. Third, sexism played no role in Klaus having a fling and Caroline not idk why that was even brought up because it's not that deep. Caroline didn't move on because she simply didn't want to and she decided to focus on herself for awhile while trying to mend a hurt heart, she was NOT waiting for Klaus because as she said she had no idea if/when she would see him again. It's all in the writing and I try making it as clear as possible but...
Anyways glad that's out there but I honestly do love reading your reviews and hearing your input especially constructive criticism, it's my favorite part after each update just be respectful about it and I'll be respectful to you. I'm glad you guys are enjoying this story and it should be joyous experience for all of us. Happy reading lovelies xx
Caroline was still feeling partially upset and angry when Klaus picked her up early morning at her house so they could go to the airport together.
Upset because well...who wouldn't be when they find out the love of their life is now with someone else? She was angry and jealous and wanted to beat the shit out of this woman and him but that wasn't the case. It'd be easy to point fingers at Genevieve or even Klaus but honestly, Caroline knew she had some fault too.
Klaus wanted their relationship to continue, he wanted to try the long distance but her fear got the best of her again and she shut him out. If she was honest with him from the beginning none of this would have happened. Caroline was a mess of emotions and she almost called the whole trip off but she still wanted to support him. Nonetheless, she cared about Klaus and wanted to see his success for herself.
She was less emotional by the time they arrived at the airport after an agonizingly quiet car ride. Caroline had never been outside of Virginia so the hectic experience of an airport was all very new for her. Klaus led the way as they began the process of bag checks and metal detectors.
Before searching for their gate, they stopped at the Starbucks because Caroline's stomach was growling like a wolf. Klaus bought her a croissant and vanilla bean frappuccino and himself a coffee. She insisted on paying but of course he declined her offer with a smirk.
-That damn smirk.
After finishing eating,they eventually located their gate and boarded their plane. Caroline sat at a window seat anxiety fluttering through her stomach as she nervously gulped. They hadn't even lifted off yet and she was already ready to vomit. She had never been on a plane before and had no idea what to expect being thousands of feet off the ground. A loud thud from outside made her panic, her nails pierced into the arms of the chair like she was holding on for dear life. Her breathing pattern gradually quickened as she looked outside the window flinching at the feeling of a warm hand engulfing her's,
Of course it was Klaus's.
She quickly faced him before looking down at their joint hands. The warmth radiating off of him was so soothing she completely forgot what she was terrified of. His thumb smoothly rubbing over her knuckles eased her anxiety. Their eyes met in a heated gaze when she finally looked away from their hands.
-He's moved on. He's moved on.
Caroline repeated to herself as endless amount of sinful thoughts ran wild in her head just from one look.
"Are you alright, love?" Klaus softly asked still holding her hand.
She gulped. "Umm, yeah I've just never been on a plane before."
He looked almost confused and displeased. "You've never been outside of Whitmore?"
She shook her head shamefully.
"Now that's a shame. This world is too beautiful for you not to see it."
"Well in case you forget as until Thursday I was a high school student. Couldn't exactly go on a wildlife safari in between finals."
Klaus amusingly smirked. "I do hope you're able to see the world someday though. It's breathtaking and life changing I assure you."
"Suddenly you're an expert on sight seeing?"
"I've had my fair share of visiting the world's treasures, I could take you one day if you'd like wherever you want."
Caroline raised an eyebrow curiously. Traveling with Klaus sounded like a dream she never wanted to wake from. Not knowing how worldly he was excited her and getting out of her small town back home sounded more than appealing. But how could she think of that future with him when he's done thinking of one with her?
Reality of their situation set in again and she quickly removed her hand from under his. Klaus shifted in his seat uncomfortably as she peered out the window again. Sometimes he had to remember how easily it was for him to be with Caroline. Their teasing and banters developed so naturally they never realized it was happening till it was happening. He meant what he said, he'd love to show her all that life has to offer. She was so full of passion and determination, it would be a waste for everyone else not to see what he saw. But based on their current slippery slope that dream didn't seem plausible, at least not anytime soon.
The seat belts light flashed while the flight attendant was giving standard procedure on being cautious and enjoying the flight. Of course the instructions on what to do if the plane crashes made Caroline even more paranoid than she already was. Eventually the plane began to move as it prepped for take off. Klaus was stunned but joyous at how fast she grabbed his hand with closed shut eyes and frantic breathing.
Caroline briefly opened them after realizing she was holding his hand again tightly and blushed noting his expression.
"I'm just nervous, this doesn't mean anything." She confirmed breathlessly.
"I didn't say it did." He smirked gaining an eye roll and faint grin from the beautiful blonde. Klaus squeezed her hand to let her know she was safe with him and she nodded as if she already knew.
The plane ride wasn't long at all, Caroline almost wished they could've just drove and saved her the heart attack. She hadn't noticed until they landed that she was holding his hand the whole time. Neither spoke much to each other besides Caroline asking if he was excited about the showing and Klaus asking her if she was ready to see New York. She was only staying for the weekend and hoped to get the best out of it even if her and Klaus were on awkward speaking terms.
After retrieving their luggage and other possessions, Klaus called a car to pick them up from the airport.
Caroline couldn't believe she was actually in New York. She never thought she would see a day outside of her hometown at least not until she was done with school. They were only at the airport and she was already feeling the difference in lifestyle. The car Klaus called pulled up and she hurriedly walked over to it, anxious to see the rest of the city.
The talk buildings, multiple pedestrians and busy traffic was ultimate culture shock and nothing compared to back home. She liked it though, the busy lifestyle in a big city. She liked how it seemed like everyone had something to do or somewhere to go.
They finally arrived at Klaus's loft in Brooklyn. At first Caroline was more than looking forward to spending a weekend alone with Klaus in his loft but since finding out about his "friend", she wished she listened to her mom and got a hotel. But it was just for a weekend, she could do this.
Klaus fumbled with his keys before unlocking his door opening it up to Caroline. It was actually a lot nicer and bigger than she was expecting based on how he talked about the prices. She noticed his art equipment set up by a big opened window, for some reason the sight made her smile.
"This is...really nice." Caroline admitted.
"I'll give you the tour." Klaus grinned closing the door and leading her. "Well you're standing in between the kitchen and the common area. There's a deck outside."
Walking towards the window where his art supplies were. "My unofficial art studio basically where I am 98% of the day."
"What do you do with the other 2%?" She asked.
"I sleep." He playfully grinned.
"Alone?"
Klaus slightly rolled his eyes not wanting to dive back into that hole with her. He walked to one of the bedroom doors opening it.
"This is my room and that's my mate's room next to it."
She curiously raised an eyebrow. "You have a roommate?"
"Don't worry, love he won't be back until next week. I wouldn't have let you stay here if he wasn't gone, I don't want you to feel uncomfortable here."
"No, it's fine I was just surprised. You just seem like a person who prefers to live alone."
Klaus smirked. "Usually yes that's my preference but the place Marcel showed me was unlivable and we're old college friends, luckily he needed a roommate."
"Seem to have a lot of friends lately." Caroline muttered walking back towards the front door to retrieve her bag. "Where am I sleeping?"
"You can have my room, I'll take the couch." He suggested.
She furrowed her eyebrows. "What? Klaus I'm not putting you out of your own room."
"It's fine, love I assure you."
"Has she been in your bed?" Caroline asked barely looking at him. Once again she opened the jar of worms and Klaus was now getting irritated.
"Is this honestly how it's going to be during your entire stay? Us being awkward and you making sly comments about my personal affairs?"
She nervously bit her lip looking down at the ground playing with her fingers.
"I can't change what's happened in the past six months, believe me if I could I would but I can't. But you let me go, Caroline not the other way around."
"You weren't exactly being 100% honest with me either!" She huffed. "You're the one who invited me out to dinner and asked me to come to New York without even telling me about your hook ups! I found that out by chance, this works both ways okay?! You can't play moral police then end up doing the exact same thing you're mad at me for! Hypocrite much?"
Klaus knew she was right, he had his own mistakes to own up too as well. He didn't want her to think he didn't genuinely care about her because he did. Genevieve was an impulsive fling and he wished it had never happened because of how much it hurt Caroline. He was supposed to be the one who didn't hurt her.
He sighed. "I'm sorry. I didn't go to your graduation with the intentions of hurting you..." He drifted off trying to collect his thoughts.
Caroline looked up tugging a strand of loose hair behind her ear. "I know." She simply replied. She was tired of fighting him on this subject, it wasn't going to make it magically disappear, it happened and possibly happening.
Klaus felt slightly relieved, almost seemed like Caroline had more on her mind than she was saying but she shook it off.
"And to answer your question, no she has not been in my bed. No one has but me."
She nodded definitely taking notice in his tone as if he was trying to emphasize that he didn't bring his women home. Caroline didn't know whether to feel relieved or not but if she had to sleep there, she's glad it'll smell only of him.
"You should get settled in while I make us some food, hungry?"
Her mouth watered just from the mention of food. "Starving!" She answered with a smile that he undoubtedly reciprocated.
After calling her mom to let her know she landed safely and was at the house, she began unpacking. She could smell the food through the closed door and her stomach aggressively reacted.
She walked out the room towards the kitchen where Klaus was cooking and suddenly she caught a serious case of deja vu.
Klaus smirked to himself when she took a seat on one of stools.
"Smells good." She commented.
"I hope you don't mind spaghetti. It was the only thing I could find."
Caroline quirked an eyebrow.
"We don't eat in much." He smirked grabbing two bowls from the cupboard.
"I guess that's what a busy lifestyle does to you, you can't even have time for yourself."
"Afraid not." He poured a decent portion of the pasta in both bowls, handing one of them to her.
Caroline tried not to appear more eager than she was to devour the amazing smelling pasta but the moment the fork was in her hand she dived in.
Klaus just watched her in amazement as if she's never had food in her life. He loved that even though they're not together she still felt comfortable enough around him to be like this with. He couldn't bite back his wide grin at how adorable she looked with tomato sauce on her face and a small giggle escaped his mouth, alerting her.
"What?" Caroline asked with a mouthful of spaghetti. She was so invested in the food and completely oblivious to her actions amusing Klaus even more.
"You umm..." He pointed to the sauce at the corner of her lip. Instead of waiting for her to catch the hint, he took a napkin of the stack leaning forward to wipe the spot for her. Their eyes met hotly at the intimate gesture. It was an innocent act but the way they looked at each other was anything but which made Klaus quickly wipe off the mess and retreat his hand from her face.
Caroline shyly smiled. "Thanks."
Klaus nodded playing with his food nervously as she did the same with her's.
"So when should we start getting ready?" She asked looking down at her food.
"The show is at 8 and it may take us awhile to get to Manhattan from here."
"The gallery is in Manhattan? Sounds fancy."
He smirked. "It's quite nice, yes."
"I think we should leave at 7:00. Just in case we run into traffic or something and you haven't earned the rights to be fashionably late yet." She joked hopping off her seat. "I don't know about you but I'm going to start getting ready now."
Klaus furrowed his eyebrows. "But it's still fairly early."
"Well unlike you I actually enjoy pampering myself." She sassed prancing to the room.
Caroline deeply sighed with closed lids as her body submitted to the warm water in the bathtub.
She needed this. Some time to herself and distress from everything Klaus if only briefly. If it wasn't obvious enough that she still wanted him, her aching core was more proof. The unresolved sexual tension that would randomly resurface between them was driving Caroline crazy. Of course she wanted him more than just physically but that was a hard factor to ignore.
This was ridiculous, if she told him right now that she loved him and wanted to be together she knew he would accept with no hesitation. So why didn't she? All she had to do was tell him how she really felt and they'd be back on track, why was that so hard for her to do? Why was fully committing to him so hard for her?
She stayed in the warm bath a little longer before standing up to wrap her wet body with a towel stepping out of the tub. When she opened the door she was shocked to see Klaus standing there. She stupidly blushed noticing his eyes looking her over as if he's never seen what's under the towel before.
Klaus nervously cleared his throat. "Sorry, I didn't mean-"
"It's fine. I was done anyways."
"I actually wanted to know if you minded my sister tagging along with us? Her guest legion didn't work out so well."
"Rebekah right? Last I checked she hated me..."
He chuckled. "Love, I told you she doesn't hate you."
She grinned. "Of course I don't mind but she's your sister, my opinion shouldn't even matter."
"Caroline, your opinion will always matter to me." His tone stern so that she knew he meant it.
She gulped blinking out of the trance and remembering her state of dress, or lack there of. "I should probably get dressed..."
They exchanged awkward glances as Caroline walked past him brushing her skin against his clothes, sending unwanted chills down her spine from the friction. It was crazy how they still had that effect on one another.
Caroline was steaming her dress while Klaus took a shower. They had awhile until they planned on leaving and Caroline wanted to look perfect. She was not only representing herself but also Klaus by being his guest, she didn't want to make him look bad in front of his co-workers and other associates. The yellow summer dress she bought was casual but formal enough to pass as appropriate for an art gallery.
All dressed and finishing her hair, Caroline grabbed a little white sweater before walking out the room greeted by a very pleased looking Klaus who was now dressed himself leaning on the island countertop staring at her.
"Wow. As stunning as ever." He complimented.
"Thanks, you don't look bad yourself."
He definitely didn't.
The black Henley with matching black jeans was sexy but the addition of his signature necklaces was orgasmic. Caroline was clutching on tight to her sweater to resist reaching out for him.
"So is Rebekah almost here?" She asked.
"Actually my dear sister just texted me saying she has another date, shocker." Klaus rolled his eyes
"I'm assuming you're not okay with her dating?"
He sighed. "It's not that, Rebekah's grown she just...she falls hard and fast for men she shouldn't be with."
"And as the overprotective big brother you want to protect her." She claimed with a faint grin which made Klaus grin too. "I think it's sweet that you two are close enough for you to even give a damn. You don't talk much about your other siblings besides well Elijah."
"Truth be told Elijah and I didn't become as close as we are until only a couple of years ago." He sighed. "There's a lot of baggage that comes with my family, so much that it might not be enough time to explain in just a few minutes." He laughed off.
Caroline gave him a sympathetic look. His family definitely seemed like a touchy subject for him and one he liked to avoid. As much as she wanted to know more about his life, she could tell what a sensitive topic it was and didn't want him to feel pressured.
His phone began vibrating abruptly. "The car just arrived, shall we?" He smirked.
"Does no one drive in New York?" She teased.
"You've seen New York traffic, love. Would you want to drive in it?" He teased back. She rolled her eyes walking past him out the door of his loft.
Manhattan was about thirty or so minutes from Brooklyn and Caroline's eyes were glued to the car window the whole time. She could see the Statue of Liberty, the taxis and limos practically hovered over each other in traffic, the Brooklyn bridge was lit up and Times Square was as flashy and beautiful as she saw in the movies. She wanted this. The busy and complex lifestyle of living in the city excited her. She didn't even realize Klaus's hand on her thigh until his voice shook her.
"Are you alright, love?" He asked amusingly.
She nodded her head. "I'm just overwhelmed by the city. Whitmore looks like a cube of cheese compared to it."
"I guess that's one way to put it." He chuckled. "But yes, it's quite amazing. Keeps you inspired, makes you want to dream big."
"Must be nice."
"It is, it can be for you too."
Caroline shyly smiled tucking a curl behind her ear.
"I'm serious, Caroline. There is so much more to life than a comfortable one stuck in a small town."
She scoffed. "I'm not stuck."
He raised an eyebrow smirking. "Okay, sweetheart."
"I'm not."
"I said okay." His tone too smug for her liking. "Ah, we're here."
Caroline suddenly got anxious again as the the car pulled up to the side door of the building. Klaus opened his for first before walking around the car to open Caroline's. She nervously took his hand stepping out of the vehicle. Klaus looked at her concerning.
"Hey." His voice soft as he turned her so they were now facing each other. "Caroline..."
"Klaus I'm fine." He looked unconvinced.
"I'm anxious for you because I know you have a lot of important people coming tonight and...meeting your fancy rich art friends..." She admitted lowly.
Klaus took advantage of still holding her hand by pulling her closer to him. Their faces were inches from each other's as their hot breaths brushed one other's skin. His blue eyes bored into her's with such intensity and concern.
"I appreciate you wanting me to do well I do but I'm going to be fine, you don't need to worry about me." He reassured her with a smile. "And far as my 'rich art friends' well I don't have any."
She raised a brow.
"Too preppy and arrogant for my choice of company."
"Sounds right up your alley." Caroline sassed biting her lower lip shyly.
Klaus lightly laughed. "Well even if I did, you would still have nothing to be nervous about because their opinions on you wouldn't mean anything to me."
"I thought you liked opinions."
"Only yours." He said making her brightly blush.
"Alright, let me see you in action Mr. Mikaelson." She teased with a smirk.
They were nothing but smiles as they walked through the doors of the gallery together. Caroline didn't know people were already going to be here. Everything and everyone seemed so proper and intimidating. Not realizing until he squeezed it that Klaus was still holding her hand.
"Shouldn't I be the nervous one?" He whispered.
"It's not funny." She huffed. "This is just different."
"Everything's going to be fine." He voice soft and low in her ear she wanted to melt especially at the feel of his lips brushing her skin lightly.
"There you are! Man of the hour...and his beautiful date." An extremely handsome dark skinned man greeted them with a blinding smile. He gracefully took Caroline's hand kissing the top of it lightly. "Marcel Gerard, and you are?"
Klaus rolled his eyes.
Caroline eyed Klaus before introducing herself. "Caroline."
"Ah, nice to finally meet you Caroline. Too bad your boyfriend can't share the same manners." He teased making them both turn red in the face. "I was just teasing, don't worry but Klaus you literally made it just in time. There's some major people here tonight and one already wants to buy one of your pieces."
Klaus eyes shot up. "Already?"
"I told you your work is a goldmine." Marcel smiled wide. "They want to meet the man behind the magic."
It truly was a beautiful sight to see Klaus full of so much glee and life, she didn't remember the last time she saw him this excited.
"Don't worry, I'll tend to Caroline until you return." He winked making Klaus lowly growl.
She held his hand tighter and lightly smiled to indicate that she'd be fine and for him to remember why he was here. They exchanged grins before he finally let go of her hand walking away.
Caroline stood next to Marcel awkwardly.
"Well I guess I have you to thank for getting Klaus's mojo back." Marcel pointed out confusing Caroline. "Klaus and I are pretty close, alright he tells me things...he's told me about you."
"He did?"
"Well more like he told me he had a 'friend' from Virginia who was coming to the show tonight. When Klaus says 'friend' he means friend, I just put two and two together." He smirked.
"Yeah, he seems to be using that word a lot lately." She said still looking at Klaus who seemed like he was giving one hell of a speech to that potential buyer.
He snickered. "Mmm, I'm assuming he told you about Genevieve."
-Wow Marcel thanks for the reminder.
The evening was going so well with Klaus she had forgotten all about her. She wish she still did.
She just nodded her head in response looking around nervously.
"Sorry."
"It's okay."
"I wouldn't stress over it, it was just a one time thing nothing serious." He side eyed Caroline with a smirk.
That was news.
Caroline thought Klaus and this girl were living some kind of romance together all this time. Then again she didn't let him explain the bases of his relationship with Genevieve mainly because she didn't want to know nor cared. She attempted to comment until she saw Klaus walking back over to them.
"First sold piece of the night!" He exclaimed giving Marcel a high five.
"That's what I'm talking about!" He grabbed two flutes of champagne from a tray and handed one to Klaus and one to Caroline. "You two drink to that, I have some networking to attend to." Marcel flashed his beautiful smile as he walked away.
"Well congrats on your first sell of the night." Caroline smiled clanking her glass with his before taking a sip.
Klaus smiled back. "Let me show you the rest of the collection." He lead her towards the hall that was strictly dedicated to his work only.
Klaus could literally go on and on about art all day if he wanted to. He was a rambling mess and Caroline wasn't going to stop him. Tonight was dedicated to all his landscape paintings and he was using terms for colors that she never even heard of. She just watched him in amazement as he explained things to her, he didn't even realize she wasn't responding back to him at first.
"I'm rambling again, aren't I?" He heavily sighed as if he was trying to catch his breath.
Caroline giggled. "Yes but I like when you ramble about your art, it's cute."
He shyly grinned looking down.
"Your work is amazing, Klaus honestly. I'm glad I decided to still come." She admitted taking a sip of her drink.
Klaus nervously licked his lips. "Caroline, I really do appreciate you being here if I haven't said it enough. I'm much more nervous than I appear to be but having your support is helping."
"I'll always support you, you know that."
He shrugged. "Considering all that's happened since the night of your graduation I wasn't so sure. I wasn't sure about a lot of things anymore."
This was it. He was giving her another window. All she had to do was say it, say that she loved him and always has. She hasn't moved on and if it's not too late she wants to give their relationship another try. Sounded simple enough, right?
"But I understand why you just want to be friends now."
Shit.
"You're starting college soon and building a life for yourself, you don't need the burden of having a long distance relationship as well. And my discretions I'm sure have built a certain lack of trust you have in me, I understand. I don't want to be the one who hurt you and held you back." He explained.
This took a huge unexpected turn. She appreciated him owning up to his bad deeds too but she wasn't okay with him just accepting what is. He thought she didn't want him anymore even though she clearly did.
She took a deep breath. "Klaus..."
"Klaus! There are some people I want you to meet also your sister is looking everywhere for you and she's already yelling my ear off to find you." Marcel didn't even the Klaus a time to reply before dragging him brought the crowd with him and her courage went along with him.
Caroline's eyes felt misty. She didn't want to cry here but the urge not to was painful. He thought he was doing the right thing by saying he was fine with them not being together if only he knew how she was feeling inside. That was Caroline's problem, she kept all her emotions bottled up because she didn't want to appear vulnerable but now she lost the love of her life because of it. She finished off her champagne with a gulp blinking away her tears.
"It's you."
An unfamiliar female voice from behind startled Caroline. She turned to face the woman. She was breathtakingly beautiful with flawless snow white skin, sky blue eyes and long red hair.
"Umm...I'm sorry, who are you?" Caroline asked.
The woman nicely smiled. "I'm sorry, terrible manners but I'm sure you've heard of me by now. My name is Genevieve."
Caroline gulped. No way in hell was she prepared to see the woman that Klaus fucked. Genevieve was intimidatingly beautiful, grown and mature much of an upgrade from boring ass Cami. She could see why he was attracted to her which only made her stomach sink more.
"Caroline." She greeted herself. "No offense, Genevieve but I really don't think this is the time or place-"
"Caroline, I promise I'm not here for a cat fight or anything I just wanted to meet you, I know how important you are to Klaus."
"He told you about me?" She asked softly.
The redhead woman faintly smiled. "He's told me a lot, we were actually friends before everything that happened between us. But yes, he told me about the girl he fell in love with that he had to leave behind."
Caroline just stood there as she continued talking. She didn't even know how to react to this very unexpected confrontation.
"Our time together I knew wasn't serious, I knew I was a rebound but at the time I didn't care because I had him if only briefly. But it was obvious he wanted to be with someone else, with you." She choked.
"I would love for a man like Klaus to love me but he doesn't and when I saw you two walk in together...the way he was looking at you, I knew he never would. He felt you didn't love him enough to fight for what you two had and though it killed him, he had to accept what you wanted."
Caroline swallowed her tears. "Wh-why are you telling me all of this?"
She sighed. "Partially for good karma in the end and because you have an amazing man who is very much in love with you and it's more than obvious that you're in love with him too. You can't take things like this for granted, there aren't always second chances but you're getting one by being here."
"Mhmm and there isn't some kind of secret agenda behind this sudden kindness towards the person coming between you and the guy you like?" Caroline spat crossing her arms over her chest.
Genevieve chuckled. "I grew out of my petty phase a long time ago, Caroline. Besides I tried but it was a waste of time, he'll never want me and I'm going to accept it and move on myself."
This confrontation went in a much different direction than she anticipated. She knew being in New York meant she would cross paths with Genevieve eventually but this went fairly decent. As much as Caroline hated to admit it, she was right. She was given this second chance to once and for all get past her fears and be honest with him. Caroline owed it to herself to at least see what could possibly come out of this.
Caroline exhaled deeply running her fingers through her hair. "I have to go." She walked past the redhead before turning back towards her. "Thanks." She said with a shy grin that Genevieve respectively reciprocated.
The anxiety was alive, well and dominating as she explored the entire room until she finally spotted him talking with Marcel. She was slightly hoping he was with potential buyers to buy more time for herself but it couldn't wait any longer. While she still had the courage she stormed over to where he was standing. He looked concerned when she stood in front of them not saying anything.
"Caroline?"
"I need to talk to you. Now." She demanded.
"Well love I-"
He was cut off by her grabbing his hand and dragging him across the hall to the bathroom. She pushed opened the girl's bathroom door and before Klaus could interject, Caroline collided her mouth with his pressing his back against the door.
Klaus didn't react at first from utter shock but the moment her lips moved against his again he knew he wasn't dreaming. He closed his eyes as he allowed himself to get lost in the passionate kiss. The feeling of her soft lips and body on his was a feeling he had been missing for a long time.
Caroline nipped his bottom lip lightly licking over it with her tongue before probing it in his mouth. They moaned into each other's mouths as the kiss deepened and hands having a mind of their own familiarizing themselves with one another's body again. She was the first to pull away with one last peck to his bottom lip.
He opened his eyes slowly, not ready for this to end but he was thankfully met with the most beautiful blue eyes he's ever seen.
"Not that I'm complaining, love but what was that for?" He asked breathlessly.
"I may have had a run in with Genevieve..." She told him.
Klaus sighed. "Caroline, I promise you I didn't know she was coming."
"It's okay. She was surprisingly nice not to mention beautiful and really gave me a reality check regarding you."
He scrunched his eyebrows together.
Caroline took a deep breath. "I love you Klaus, I never stopped loving you and I never wanted either of us to move on." She explained.
"I didn't know when or if I would see you again hence my eyes popping out of my head when I saw you that day. I was afraid of getting hurt...if things between us fell through so I figured beating the inevitable would be what was best for us both. You were just kicking off your new life here and I didn't want to burden and distract you from your work..." She sighed.
Klaus tensed. He removed his hands from her hips up to her face, cradling it so she was looking right at him. "You are never a burden to me, Caroline do you understand? I don't think you realize how important you are to me and how much I value you being in my life, that's something I need to prove to you. I've made some impulsively stupid mistakes in our relationship, I know that but I plan on making it up to you everyday until you tell me I shouldn't."
"I think we both still have some growing up to do." Caroline said.
"Now that I can agree with." He smirked.
"We're such a mess." She whispered with a laugh looking down.
Klaus smiled tilting her chin up, they both smiled into a long awaited kiss of passion and love. Everything on both sides was now out in the open, no more secrets or lies between them. They've both owned up to their faults and work on making things right again because anyone could see these two were it for each other.
Caroline's arms wrapped around his neck pulling him closer. She didn't realize how much she missed being this close to him. Her fingers threaded through his golden curls slightly tugging, eliciting a groan from him. His hands rested on her hips rubbing down her sides lovingly making her smile.
Her tongue explored the hot cave of his mouth as he lifted her up, legs wrapped around his waist tightly until he rested her on the sink top. She moaned deeply as Klaus caressed down from her hips to her bare thighs like he was trying to memorize every curve of her body. Caroline removed her sweater throwing it on the floor before entangling herself with him again. Their teeth and tongues clashed as the heated exchange continued. Klaus detached his lips from her's kissing down her jaw then her neck. She leaned her head back to provide him better access.
Caroline moaned his name with hooded eyes as he sucked and bit a spot on her neck, rubbing her clothed but very wet and sensitive center against his. Klaus's mouth ventured to the new exposed skin of her shoulder and collarbone leaving kisses and licks in its place. She roughly bit her bottom lip as he travelled down to her beautifully evident cleavage kissing over the the top of each breast.
Klaus's mouth worshipped her top half while his hands worshipped her lower half. He snuck his hands underneath her dress, brushing his finger lightly over her clothed heat.
"Christ, Caroline." He groaned at how wet she already was for him which brought a wide smile to spread across her face.
"It's been awhile." She murmured in between kisses.
He nodded kissing her deeply. Caroline was more than impatient and Klaus was going too slow for her liking. She reached between them rubbing her palm deliciously over his hardened cock causing him to groan against her lips.
"Fuck." His tone almost like a growl.
Caroline smirked biting his lower lip. "Please do." She devilishly pleaded already undoing his belt until his hand unexpectedly halted her actions.
"Stop." He demanded breathlessly. Caroline quirked a brow in annoyance and confusion.
"Not here."
"But bathrooms are kinda our thing." She pouted recalling their first time together was spent on the bathroom sink of her high school.
Klaus chuckled. "Believe me, love I will graciously take you from behind on this sink next time if you'd like." The anticipation of that happening thrilled her heated body down to her toes.
"This time however I don't just want to fuck you. I want to make raw and passionate love to you, worship your body the way it deserves to be. To show you in more ways than one how much I missed you. To make you scream without worrying about anyone hearing it, for those walking by in the quiet streets to know who is giving you such pleasure, who's making you beg." He whispered hotly in her ear lightly tugging on her earlobe with his teeth, making her squirm and moan in impatience.
"Klaus please."
He smirked against her skin loving how she wanted him as much as he wanted her. "Give me an hour to finish up here then for the rest of the weekend, I'm all yours."
"An hour?" Caroline asked annoyed. "Fine, you promise?"
He answered with a passionate kiss to her lips that was broken too soon Caroline caught herself chasing his touch.
"Mmm...well in case you go past your hour..." She pushed him back so she could hop off the sink, landing on her feet she reached underneath her dress taking off her wet panties. Klaus was simply in awe when she placed the material in his pocket. "Remember that." Caroline pecked him lightly on he lips, picking up her sweater and heading out the door.
"Caroline." He called out. She turned back around to face him with a small grin on her face. "I love you too."
She smiled back at him. "An hour." She reminded him walking out the door.
Finally they kissed and soon will make up so after a rough angsty ride, you patient strong hearts have some long awaited reunion smut to look forward to in the next chapter *winks*