A/N: Hello guys I know it's been a month since I updated this. For people who stuck with this story till now and for new readers thank you so much for your reviews, follows and faves.

This chapter by far has been the most difficult to write as I wrote my first ever smut scene in quite a bit detail so if you find it inadequate please don't be harsh, feel free to correct me though. (Also English is not my first language.)

The next chapter may also take long because I'm busy with my studies.

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CHAPTER 10

Two Nights To Remember

The first thing Caroline Forbes saw when she opened her aqua eyes was she was at some foreign place lying on a big comfortable bed. A thousand whistles blowing in her ears signaled the presence of a colossal most unpleasant hangover. The hangover currently she was enduring was taking precedence over every other detail like where she was or how she got here. She was not yet oriented enough to ponder over the sequence of events which brought her here.

Caroline groggily got up and threw away the blanket she was covered with. Sitting upright on the bed with her legs hanging on the side she ran a hand over her face and then her hair as if to familiarize herself to her foreign milieu. She surveyed her surroundings to dodder her memory. She was in a commodious bedroom with little furniture and more milling around space. There was a huge Victorian style wooden bed on which she was currently lounging and it was lying in the center of the room with a nightstand on its left side. A lavish wolfskin rug was placed on the floor in the vacant left corner and there were windows on the south wall of the room fashioning an outlet into a small intimate looking balcony. The curtains were drawn which were prohibiting the sunlight from entering the room. On the right side there was another door which she guessed to be the entry to the attached bathroom.

She moved to the bathroom. She opened the tap of the bathroom faucet and splashed cold water on her face. Perhaps it was the cold water or the reflection of the navy blue henley she saw herself wearing that ushered last night's events back into her mind. An oppressive feeling of disquietude penetrated her entire being as the last night's events flashed through her now much alert mind, she recalled she in an inebriated state had kissed Klaus Mikealson, it would have been fine if things had just halted there but the only piece of swatch his henley she was wearing was testifying that something more than just a kiss had happened.

Caroline gripped the edge of the faucet with one hand and ran the dorsal aspect of her other hand over her mouth as if to wipe it. Choking back the neurosis that without any warning deluged her she went back to the room and upon seeing her clothes from last night folded and neatly placed on the edge of the bed she rigorously grabbed them and began changing into them. Her thoughts circling around in her mind and her hysteria escalating. Last night should never have happened theway it did. She should never have let things go far, how could she have sullied everything like this. She needed to find him and ask him if what was conspicuous was indeed accurate or perhaps by fluke or luck this was just a bad dream, a twisted version of a nightmare. She needed Klaus to nullify her worst fears because if what she was dreading had really happened and Klaus came to know the truth about her past he would abhor her. He would think she had duped him and she couldn't bear if he detested her. She couldn't live with herself if he thought she had tried to trap him or worse had tried to exploit his magnanimity and feelings for her. She was twisting herself over this dilemma sitting on the bed and picking on her jacket sleeves, a few frown lines marring her forehead were further proof of her disconcertment, when the door to the bedroom opened and Klaus entered with a mirthful smile gracing his wolfish features.

He moved to sit beside Caroline but before he could she instantly got up from the bed and exclaimed, "Klaus please we really need to talk."

His smile moldered, whatever joy and euphoria was resonating inside him vaporized like mist. He hadn't envisioned Caroline to profess her undying love forhim after last night or be his forever, but he had not also expected her to feel guilty and disconsolate at the prospect of spending a passionate night with him. He had not expected her to be hollow eyed, panicked and literally forlorn at the possibility of them being together. In fact he was against his better judgement daydreaming that this chance encounter would somehow bring them together and that finally he could be with her even if it was transient but guess his night to remember was over Klaus contemplated his yearnings and dreams dying a gut-wrenching death the pain of which was so brutal and scathing that it was becoming hard for him to breathe. His heart painfully constricted in his chest. He despised himself for putting that impuissant look in her eyes. Klaus went to the window, drew away the curtains and let sunlight pour in making the room luminous whereas his heart feeling dark and destroyed.

With his back to her he, "Sure what is it you wish to talk about?"

"What exactly happened last night? Please tell me that we didn't..that I.." Caroline trailed off uneasily.

Klaus felt incensed at her compunction. She felt so revolted at them sleeping together that she couldn't even say it out loud. She was nauseated about them making love. He had been fantasizing about a future with her after last night and she was standing rigidly looking the picture of utter gloom and mournfulness at the prospect of having sex with him. He stiffly replied, "What do you surmise happened here last night? You were wearing my henley weren't you love? "

"Are you sure?" Caroline asked horrified.

Once again her appalled tone added fuel to his ire, his crossness getting the better of him Klaus answered through clenched teeth in a clipped voice and curt manner, " I'm sure. I wasn't the one who was bladdered Caroline. "

"But.. "

"But what? We screwed. I fucked you. Is that clear enough." Klaus yelled turning around furiously and now facing her.

His holler and harsh tone brought tears in Caroline's eyes. On seeing pity and sympathy in his eyes as her vision blurred due to her own tears she hurriedly wiped her tears and said, "I think I should go."

Klaus with each and every minuscule fiber of his being wanted to stop her, pull her into his arms and take away her pain and anguish. Each tear falling from her eyes a heavy stone on his blemished heart. He yearned to replace those tears with her bubbly laughter and shining smile. With regret and guilt he watched her brush her tears away and turn towards the bedroom door.

Caroline slowly turned towards the bedroom door. Her hand shaking reached for the doorknob. It felt that every minor movement was cumbersome, the tension in the air so thick that it was clogging the oxygen and making it excruciatingly painful for her to breathe even. She opened the door paused as if wanting to say something perhaps utter a useless sorry but for what? What exactly should she apologize for? For the impending doom or for him loathing her forever. This last thought was the last straw because in this particular moment everything became too much for her. She couldn't withstand it anymore. Caroline then dashed out of his bedroom without looking back and within next few seconds was out of his apartment.

Once outside she aimlessly started walking on the sidewalk still contemplating and agonizing over last night's and this morning's events.

Everything was ruined. Feeling glum she turned to hail a cab when a familiar Jaguar stopped near the side walk. The front window rolled down and Elijah Mikealson greeted her, "Miss Forbes. Pleasant surprise might I say. Hop on I'll drop you off. "

Caroline leaned down to answer, "It's okay I'll taxi. Thank you Elijah. "

"Please I insist. In fact I need to discuss a matter of dire significance. It's pertaining to your participation in the Selection Event. "

Caroline gave in and sat in the front and Elijah drove off.

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"Actually I have a good news for you." Elijah said.

Caroline still shaken up about the incident with Klaus felt no enthusiasm whatsoever at Elijah's announcement and replied meekly, "What?"

"Valerie has expressed her desire to sponsor you and Niklaus for the Event. You might not have any idea about the extent of this. Actually it's the first time AADC has volunteered to sponsor one of our students. One might say it's a big deal. I'm rather exhilarated at this opportunity hence wanted to deliver the news in person. Now Niklaus is ignoring my calls and he didn't open up when I went to his apartment last night."

Caroline immediately interrupted Elijah, "What? Last night? What time?"

"Around 8." Elijah replied a little confused.

Caroline breathed a sigh of relief as she remembered she was still at the bar when Elijah had visited Klaus. Klaus thought she was dating Elijah and she didn't want to become the bone of contention between the brothers. Another reason to flip about the whole incident which she had consigned to oblivion since she was preoccupied in a round of self-pity.

Caroline didn't say anything and was muddled deep in thought. Elijah parked in front of a huge mansion. As the mobile halted Caroline glanced at the surroundings and asked, "Where are we? I thought you were dropping me off to the boarding house. "

"Forgive me for taking liberty Miss Forbes but I'd request you to come in?"

"What? Why? "

"Please come inside I'll brief everything."

"Elijah this is ridiculous... "

"Miss Forbes, Caroline if it weren't inevasible I wouldn't insist."

"Fine!." Caroline replied a little forcefully and got out of the car, all she wanted was to go home lie down in her bed and wallow in self pity and cry out her eyes till they couldn't generate any more tears but now she was stuck with Elijah and this stupid inevasible thing. The Mikealson mansion was a rather humungous structure which was built like a castle with impressive front lawns. She followed Elijah inside. He led her to main living room with a staircase on each far south corner of the room leading to the upper story. The living room had all the family portraits studded on the wall above the huge fire place built in the north. A granddinning table on one side and a bar on the other side. A lavish couch and few sofas were arranged in an L around the fire place. Whoever had done the interior had attempted to give it a homey feel but that it was what actually was coming up short at if she were to give her opinion. The inside of the mansion was as boreal and as lifeless as outside.

Elijah sat on the couch and signaling towards the single sofa said, "Please sit. "

Caroline sat and asked, "Now what was the thing which couldn't be avoided until later."

"The contract for sponsorship. I want you to go through it and sign it. And before you argue that this could have been postponed until tomorrow I want to add I'm leaving for Tokyo this evening for a few days." A little restless Elijah got up fetched a drink for himself and Caroline, handing a glass of Orange juice to Caroline he continued sitting on the couch, "Niklaus and I had a fall out a few years back. He wouldn't listen to what I have to say especially regarding this sponsorship. He would consider my help an insult. So I drew the contract in a way that if either of the partners signs it'll be valid. Believe me I have tried with him before it only culminates with him in retaliating against me. And I don't want this fortuity to go wasted. And I'm in a pickle right now as I have to leave immediately for a business meeting and wouldn't be able to come back until next week. By that time the rehearsals for the event would already have been initiated. Hence I request you to give a few precious hours of your time right now so I can get this contract dilemma sorted out. "

"But how can I sign up for Klaus?"

"The same manner he signed up for you both for the auditions. I realize you must think that this is going behind his back but it isn't. You would actually be returning the favor. The contract is pretty straight forward." After a short pause Elijah continued in a much sincere tone, "Miss Forbes it's my attempt to make it up to my brother. In light of recent events which I'm afraid I cannot disclose I've come to the conclusion I've made grave mistakes where Niklaus is concerned and I sincerely want to remedy them. This contract is the stepping stone and besides you would only desire that favorable occurrences happen in Niklaus's life wouldn't you? "

Caroline was baffled, of course she wanted only good things for Klaus she loved him but still collaborating with Elijah behind his back was wrong. However she could at least take a look at the contract if she found anything fishy she could always refuse to sign it besides this sponsorship was indeed a stepping stone for both their careers if she thought about it rationally.

Elijah stood up once again went towards the liquor cabinet and returned with a few papers in hand. Giving them to Caroline he remarked, "Consider my motivations sincere. I only want what's best for two of the Academy's best dancers. "

"And I thought you were doing this for your brother."

"I am but it was the only argument left to persuade you."

Caroline went through the whole contract. Elijah was right it was in fact pretty straight forward and fair. But still to be sure she reread the contract twice. An hour and a half later she signed the contract and getting up said, "I've signed it but I wouldn't keep Klaus in the dark. He deserves to know. "

"Of course Miss Forbes. It's actually a decent idea. He would at least give a thought if it came from you." at Caroline's shocked expression Elijah said, "I know about Klaus's attachment to you. In all honesty I've noticed a welcoming change in Niklaus since he's grown fond of you. He seems happier and lighter. "

Caroline swallowed inaudibly and thought right now he probably hates her guts. Her mind a vortex of thoughts about their altercation.

Caroline got up, her wretched mood although evident in her body language went unnoticed by Elijah, and left.

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Caroline got home feeling blue and abject. She decided to take the day off from the Academy. She went in the bathroom to change. Upon seeing her reflection once again she dwelled upon bedeviled encounter with Klaus. They more she contemplated the more doleful she felt. She stared at her swollen eyes and the misery residing in them and wondered why everything auspicious in her life had to turn into a calamitous event. Tears pooled in her eyes she wiped them away and splashed cold water on her face. Getting out of the bathroom she lay down in bed and covered herself with her blanket and closing her eyes waited to for sleep to take over her enervated mind and body.

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The next morning after a fitful night Caroline grudgingly got ready for the Academy.

Her spirits deflated and she inconscient to her environs entered the Academy.

Purposelessly she walked through the hallways when giggles and hushed whispers in her wake brought her out of her moony mood. She glanced around to notice that the students in the hallway were staring at her with contempt a few were laughing she couldn't help but think that they were enjoying a good joke at her expense. One girl called her a whore. Her calling Caroline a whore instilled courage in other people too to call her indecent names like slut, dick-licker and two-timing gold digger. A round of cat calling started and Caroline perplexed and hurt with tears in her eyes ran away from the hallways to the ladies room. It was as if the only thing she had been doing for the last 24 hours was crying her eyes out and wiping away her tears.

Tears falling uncontrollably she texted Katherine but even after ten minutes there was no reply. She washed her face and left the ladies room.

Heading for the cafe and avoiding the opprobrious stares and laughs she walked briskly.

She entered the cafeteria and spotted Katherine sitting at a table with Hayley and Camille standing near her. Caroline went straight to Katherine. When Caroline approached Katherine Hayley and Camille said, "Bye Kat. See you later." and gave their signature air kisses which weren't returned by Katherine. Then they laughed with despisal at Caroline and left.

Katherine self consciously stood and looked at Caroline.

Caroline ignored Hayley and Camille and looking at Katherine said, "Kat where have you been? I've been texting you. Do you know what people are saying about me? It's so humiliating. I'm…. I'm…I'm so confused and... "

"If I'm being honest I should say I'm not surprised Caroline."

Caroline asked surprised, "What are you saying?"

"What am I saying? What do you have to say about where you were the night before last and the whole day yesterday? And before you bother. I'll tell you I know about you screwing Klaus and Elijah both."

"What?"

"Stop with your innocent act please. Hayley and Camille have been keeping tabs on you since last week and they've even shown me your pics with the both of them. "

Caroline couldn't believe her ears her befuddlement and devastation suddenly turned to fury she had come to her best friend for support sure that she would stand by her and here she was telling her that she believed the vicious bogus rumors about her.

"Can you hear what you are saying? You are choosing to believe Hayley and Camille over me. And what's worse is you didn't even bother to ask me first before siding with them." Caroline yelled livid and aching at the same time.

"You really are a fucking hypocrite you know. You have been "siding" and hanging around with Rebekah all along and you are trying to make me feel bad about hanging around with Hayley and Camille." Katherine yelled back.

People in the cafe started flocking them.

"I didn't lie or hide about me hanging around with Rebekah and I always made sure you knew if I was with her. I didn't keep you in dark. You know what Kat I still can't believe that you think that the rumors hold any truth just because they told you. "

"It's not just what they told me Caroline. It's all the things from the beginning. Elijah saw you dance and just magically offers you a place here. Klaus saw you dance and he couldn't help but be all mesmerized by you. You always going out on dinners with Elijah and you always hung around with Klaus too with the excuse of him helping you with your dance. Besides Bonnie told me where you were the night before last and next day I myself saw you leaving the Mikealson Mansion. You've been two-timing the both of them, you are one cunning bitch. Brava even I wasn't able to see through your wounded and scared act. " Katherine ranted clapping her hands in mock salute at the last part.

"Have you gone mad? The first time Elijah and Klaus saw me dance I didn't even know they were there and are you forgetting that you actually were there so you know what happened." Caroline felt even more down-hearted now.

"Yeah I was but I wasn't there every time you went out with the both of them. And who knows what you were doing. And oh I forgot now once again you're participating in the selection event with Klaus who by the way I know registered for you and Elijah is again strangely super okay with sponsoring you." Kat shouted sarcastically.

"Whatever I've achieved it was because of my talent. "

"Ohh talent yeah you're talent in whoring your body and giving blowjobs. I think your uncle might have taught you a thing or two.." as soon as Katherine uttered the last part she regretted it instantly as she knew it was a cheap shot and seeing tears rolling down Caroline's face piled up on her guilt. "Care I.."

Caroline felt as if somebody had punched her in the gut. Katherine taunting her in front of everyone with her dreadful past was downright degrading and absolutely sickening. She couldn't reign in her tears anymore so she helplessly let them fall. "Shut up!" she yelled and continued almost inaudibly after swallowing, "I will never forgive you for this. We're done "and practically ran out of the cafe. She was walking speedily trying to avoid the slander and cat calling when she collided with the one person whom she had been praying she wouldn't come into contact with for a while.

Klaus had abstained from coming to the Academy the day before altogether. He still felt desolate and humiliated because of the whole episode with Caroline. He knew she deserved better but he couldn't help but be wishful and hurt at the same time where his feelings for her were concerned. However he couldn't just pass the day without a glimpse of her illuminating presence besides he also needed to know if she was fine. He had called Rebekah a few times in an attempt to dig out if Caroline was okay but Rebekah hadn't returned his calls. Feeling unsated he had finally decided to come to the Academy and see for himself. When he entered the hallways he had heard a few people gossiping about Caroline which enraged him. He furiously walked towards the cafeteria thinking she might be there when she collided with him.

Klaus noticed that she was crying. She looked up at him for a minute stood there both staring at each other anguish filling their eyes. Just when Klaus extended his hand as if wipe off her tears she ran away. He called out after her "Caroline " but she didn't turn around and ran away from him crushing his heart.

Klaus turned around fully intending to unearth what had happened he grabbed a guy who was making fun of her, by his collar ramming him into the corridor wall said, "If you don't stop with this hogwash this instance I'm going to make you regret the day you took your first breath."

A hush fell around them seeing Klaus threatening him people meekly began dispersing.

Then Klaus continued, "Now tell me what exactly transpired here and why do you think that you can even dare to bad mouth Caroline."

The guy swallowed scared and choked out, "I'm sorry man. I just heard the rumors about her and also that she Katherine were fighting in the cafe. Trust me I was only there for the catfight. "

Klaus's anger mounting he asked, "What might the rumors be mate enlighten me please."

"I just know that Hayley and Camille found out about you two even though everybody knows that Caroline is dating Elijah."

Klaus couldn't control his rage anymore he punched his face which caused him to fall down, then leaning on him Klaus punched him again when he ready to throw in a few more punches Kol grabbed him from behind and got him off of the guy, "Niklaus stop. " then talking to the guy lying on the floor he said, "If you don't want your face to be restructured scurry away mate." At Kol's suggestion the guy got up and ran away.

Klaus angrily twisted himself out of Kol's hold and growled, "I'd suggest you take your own advice Kol."

"What are doing brother? Beating the shit out of some poor bastard isn't the right answer. "

"Sod off. I need to find someone." Klaus announced and hurriedly left to find Caroline.

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Caroline ran away from the Academy not knowing where she was going. Tears falling her sobs making her wobbly but she kept running until she ended up in a park and leaned herself against a tree in a secluded section. She kept on crying placing a hand on her mouth to drown her heart wrenching weeping. Then she slid down and with her back still against the trunk of the tree she put her face against her flexed knees and cried out her heart. The events of her encounter with Klaus, people slandering her and her fight with Katherine kept running through her mind making her feel woebegone and paralyzed. Her best friend believed the worst about her and Klaus probably despised her. Her life had fallen apart once again. She had lost everything that she held dear Klaus, Katherine her home everything.

She did not know how long had she been crying and sitting under the tree but as the sun set in the horizon she realized she should head home. Home….what a funny thought her home was Salvatores boarding house which she was sharing with Katherine and after this debacle she couldn't go back there. She was once again all alone and a pariah.

Slowly she got up and started moving towards the main gate but she felt a presence behind her she looked back to see but there was no one. She hurriedly moved out but couldn't shake the feeling that someone following her. The sky was dark she couldn't discern who was there. Scared she whimpered, "Who's there?"

But the only reply that came was the echo of her own voice. Fear building in her she sped her pace.

Once out if the park she ran towards the main road. She hailed a taxi, one stopped she quickly got inside and told the taxi driver her destination and he drove off.

On seeing that she had escaped he got angry but all he was ordered to do was scare her off. He desperately wanted to take his revenge but The Boss would kill him if he even laid a finger on her. Skulking back into the shadows he smiled evilly and thought there was always another time.

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The frantic knocking on Bonnie Bennett's door jolted her out of her sleep. Although it was only 9 pm but after her hectic ballet class from which she had returned at 6 pm Bonnie had taken a shower laid down on her bed and instantly fallen asleep.

She swiftly got out of her bed. Reaching the door she spied through the peephole and saw Caroline on the other side. She unlocked the door and immediately let her in.

Caroline entered and Bonnie could see that she panicked.

"Bonnie I'm sorry I didn't mean to disturb you but I have nowhere else to go and somebody is following me. I'm sure I heard his footsteps... he was…" Caroline was practically shaking from fear.

"Calm down Care. It's gonna be okay. Come sit here." Bonnie hugged her to soothe her and led her to her living room and sat her on the couch. "I don't know what do. And Bonnie whatever they are saying about me is not true I didn't cheat on Elijah. I... I'm not dating him. I didn't sell out my body in exchange for favors. You know right?" Caroline rushed to explain.

Bonnie held her hands and pressed them reassuringly but Caroline got up and started pacing, "Please you have to believe me. I would never do such a thing. And I can't go back to boarding house I think he's back. If he's back what am I gonna do..oh God where am I gonna go this time." Caroline ran frantic hands through her hair. Bonnie could clearly see that Caroline was not in her right mind at the moment judging by the way she was shaking and muttering to herself saying random nonsensical things. Caroline was anxious and paranoid.

Bonnie carefully got up hugged her again initially Caroline resisted trying to get out of her arms but Bonnie tightened her hold on her and becalmed her, " Sshh…Sshh it's going to be okay. He won't come here." then pulled back a little made eye contact with Caroline who's eyes were glazed with fear shook her a little forcefully and said, "Look at me. Hey! Look at me. It's going to be okay. I'm here for you. Do you understand me? "

Caroline nodded coming back to her senses but still panicked and petrified.

Bonnie led her to her spare bedroom. Caroline sat on the bed folding her legs and wrapping her arms around them burying her face in them.

Bonnie's heart broke at seeing her all wounded. She leaned closer to Caroline and said, "Care?"

When Caroline looked up at Bonnie she could see that Caroline was finally lucid hence Bonnie furthered, "Stay here I'll bring you something to drink. "

Caroline just nodded and Bonnie went to get her a drink.

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For the second time tonight Bonnie heard frantic knocking on her door. She in her usual way again glanced through the peephole a shy and joyous smile appeared on her face. She opened the door and raised one brow with a sassy expression on her face. The incomer was none other than Kol Mikealson who pulled her to him and thoroughly kissed her luscious lips. Still standing at the threshold she wound her arms around his neck and returned his kiss with a fervor matching his. He moved her inside still tasting her sweet tongue and kicked the door shut.

He peeled off her sweater and when he was about to unzip her jeans she reluctantly broke the kiss and said, "Sorry but we can't. Not right now."

She was still flush against him. Kol a little out of breath placed his forehead on hers and whispered, "I'm all into you being a tease Syrup, because it turns me on but I need you."

She completely understood that he wanted her but he had said he needed her which made her smile. Resting her head on his chest now with him resting his chin on her head she replied, "Trust me I need you more than you need me. But Caroline's here and she's upset about something. "

"Caroline's here?" he asked moving back a little.

"Yes. She was practically hysterical. But she's sleeping right now I gave her tea and a sedative. "

"I need to phone Nik he's all huffy because he can't find her."

"I don't think it's a good idea."

"Why?"

"Because you need to stop meddling and because she's in a pretty bad shape. I don't know exactly what happened I was extremely busy with ballet rehearsals and all and after that I came straight home but you should have seen her when she came to me. She was muttering something about rumors of her selling her body and how I needed to trust her because she's not dating Elijah. So I think we need to first figure out what's wrong and then maybe we can inform Klaus."

"I'm actually aware of what's wrong with her." Kol mumbled sitting on the couch.

Bonnie joined him and asked, "Are you? Tell me."

"I'm afraid you'll loathe me."Kol confessed nervous at the thought of losing Bonnie.

"Why would I hate you?" she asked.

"Because this whole fiasco with Caroline is my wrongdoing. Apparently Hayley and Camille had been stalking Caroline for a week. They saw her go into Klaus's apartment and they spread rumors about her cheating on Elijah with him." Kol answered getting up feeling perturbed.

"What?"

"Yes those are the rumors she was mumbling about earlier. But trust me Syrup all I ever wanted was for my brother to be happy. Seeing Caroline's inclination and attachment for Klaus I decided to come to their aid. My intentions were sincere." Kol said and kneeled in front of Bonnie.

She contemplated for a minute unsure of what to say her love and affection for Caroline was warring with her emotions and feelings for Kol which although were nascent but were very much potent.

Standing up she remarked in a hushed voice, "I understand whatever you did you did it to make them happy but somehow it is our fault. I don't hate you Kol but you need to tell this to Caroline. She's one of the very few people I'd do anything for and if this comes between me and Caroline I don't know what I'll do."

"Why do you assume it'll stir up discord between you two? It's my fault."

"You're telling me you dropping her off to Klaus's apartment is what led to all the rumors are you forgetting I was there."

Unwittingly a sad smile appeared on Kol's handsome face, "Well I didn't give you much choice."

Bonnie slapped him on the arm and said, "You're such an egoistic moron. " and then laughed lightly.

Kol snatched her into his arms and thanked the heavens that she didn't resist. Hugging her he felt a peace and said, "I'll apologize a million times but I don't want to lose you."

"Oh yeah." Bonnie asked tilting her head to look into his eyes and felt overwhelmed viewing the passion and intensity in them. He leaned forward and kissed her and she kissed him back allowing her feelings to take over.

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"Good morning." Caroline said and entered the kitchen. Her greeting jolted Bonnie causing her to inch back from Kol who she was kissing quiet wantonly. But Kol didn't let her get out of his embrace enjoying Bonnie's discomfort at seeing Caroline.

"Good morning Care. Uhh…Kol was just.. "

"I know I heard you two when I woke up. Bonnie you should keep some earplugs in your guest bedroom so if next time you have a guest and Kol over at your house the guest would not be traumatized. "

"Thank you sweets. I'm absolutely honored by you appreciating my abilities to pleasure your best friend." Kol arrogantly smiled curving his arms around Bonnie's waist, her back against his, who was now facing Caroline. His arrogant smirk reminded her of Klaus's smirk.

Bonnie tilted her head to glare at him.

"Ughh you creep I said no such thing. And please excuse us we need to talk. "

"Bon Syrup go get dressed I'm getting turned on again besides Caroline wants to talk to me."

Kol said to Bonnie who was wearing a knee length top and he himself was wearing a vest and jeans.

"She meant you Kol." Bonnie said.

He let go of her arms looked at her silently questioning if she was going to be okay. Bonnie kissed his cheek and said, "Go take a shower. It's okay. "

Kol kissed her lips and left.

Caroline witnessed the exchange with a sense of happiness for her friend mixed with envy thinking she was never going to have that with Klaus not anymore.

"So Kol? "

"Yeah. Care I like him and you may think that.."

"Why are you worried about what I think? He makes you happy that should be enough."

"No you don't understand. Look before we talk about this I think I should get dressed." Bonnie said trying to buy time.

"Sure I'll be waiting in the living room."

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An hour later Bonnie had confessed everything thinking that she might lose her friend but she couldn't lie to her. But as it turns out Caroline had been adamant of the fact that it was purely her own fault and Kol and Bonnie weren't the ones to blame and she proceeded to tell Bonnie that her past life was a disaster.

"It's not your fault. I know Kol dropped me off but I don't blame you guys. This is my fault Bonnie. None of this would've happened if I had told Klaus about my past earlier. "

"Your past? I know a bit about it Kat mentioned something about you going through a string of horrible events. I'm sorry Care. "

"It's okay. I wish i could tell you the whole truth but I'm.. "

"Don't worry. You can tell me later or whenever." Bonnie said placing a hand on Caroline's who was sitting next to her on the living room couch.

"Do you know Kat believes the rumors Hayley and Camille started?"

"What? Are you serious?" Bonnie asked astonished.

"Yes. I didn't break down yesterday because they think I'm a body selling gold digging opportunist. It was actually because things kind of piled up on me. Klaus and I fought not in so many words and not by his doing. I was disturbed about that and when I went to the Academy the next day I found out what people had been talking about me and to top all of this off when I went to Katherine for support she's already sentenced me as guilty and what's worse she taunted me with my past in front of every freaking body."

"Has she gone nuts?"

Caroline sadly smiled, "That's what I asked her? I came here to make a new life and now everything is gone. "

"That's not true. You have me or do you not consider me your friend? "

"Of course but I'm feeling like I'm being self-centered. You are an amazing person Bon I don't want to take unnecessary liberties."

"Shut the fuck up okay. There are no liberties between friends. With this kind of vocab even I'm suspicious that you've been spending time with Elijah." Bonnie remarked laughing.

Caroline gave out a laugh and said, "Thank you Bon."

"You should never thank friends. And this whole drama with Kat will sort out once I box her ears."

"No you don't have to please just leave it. Kat was very inconsiderate and rude to me I don't want to talk to her just now. The only thing I need your help for is finding me a place to live."

"Don't be like that Care. You and Kat are going to make up. "

"You don't get it. Bonnie I don't want to take any more favors from Katherine not after the way she humiliated me in front of everybody. She practically gave people another reason to taunt me with. I'm not discrediting all the things she did for me nor am I being ungrateful it's just... I just need to do this Bonnie."

"Okay fine. But..." Bonnie said trying to be understanding.

"Please its way too soon for "You're Best Friends And Friends Fight and Make up" speech Bon." Caroline replied.

"Okay however you don't have to go anywhere we can be roommates it'll be fun."

"Bon I couldn't."

"If you're going to say no it'll just prove that you don't consider me your friend."

"It's not like that of course you're my best friend but…"

"No buts. Besides would you not do the same for me if I were in your position?"

"Bonnie I would do anything to help you... "

"Well then let me do the same."

Caroline smiled but soon another thought horrified her, "Does this mean I'll have to hear you and Kol go at it again?"

Bonnie laughed and said, "Don't panic I'll buy you earplugs. "

Caroline heartily laughed at that and hugged Bonnie because this was what she needed right now a supportive friend and a good laugh.

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Although Caroline's mood and spirits had improved vastly things at the Academy were however still askew and bizarre. People hadn't found a new hobby yet and continued torturing Caroline. Few of her group members were supportive the rest reveled in her despair and perturbation as it was also influencing her dance.

She ripped off the piece of paper which had whore written on it from her locker and threw it away. Opening her locker she concluded people were really taking this to a whole new level when she saw all her belongings submerged in what seemed to be shaving cream mixed with honey. Cautiously she took out her bag and opened it to see if perhaps its contents could be salvaged but to her disgruntlement everything was wrecked beyond repair much like her life right now. Tears again on the verge of spilling which incensed her so she angrily took all her stuff and threw it in the trash can lying in the corner.

Then she closed her locker with a bang and left.

Klaus had had enough of all this shit. He was going to rectify this harrowing situation. People threatening her and bullying her was just something that he wouldn't even let happen much less abide by if it were up to him. But if he couldn't reverse what had happened he could definitely put an end to all this. Maybe she hated him for taking advantage of her and that's why had asked Kol to let him (Klaus) know that it wasn't prudent to meet yet but he loved her and wouldn't let anyone disgrace her like that. It was a fact that it was Kol who had said that he shouldn't come over to Bonnie Bennett's house but Klaus's insecurities and self doubts led him to believe that Caroline was the one who didn't want him to come over.

Whatever she felt for him would never get in the way of Klaus insulating and safeguarding her and hence he was going run an interference and take care of it all.

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All of the students at the Academy were gathered at the auditorium. An announcement from Sheila Bennett's office saying that she needed to discuss something of utmost significance led everyone there.

Caroline was standing in a corner with Bonnie beside her. She asked, "Do you have any idea what's going on?"

Bonnie shrugged her shoulders letting her know that she didn't know either.

Klaus Mikealson glided on the stage as if he was the king of the world. He grasped the microphone and cheerfully began, "Now all of you deplorable and insignificant fools might be wondering why Sheila Bennett summoned you here but let me make a few things as clear it can be in your paltry minds as possible. She didn't summon you here I did. It has come to my attention that some of you apparently consider yourself worthy enough to gossip and spread invalid rumors about Caroline Forbes. They are misleading because I first hand know what transpired the night which started this gossip mill running. And though I'm not accountable to any of you for my actions and choices but nothing happened between me and Caroline nothing at all. And another thing, for those of you who are involved in aforementioned offense against her if you continue with your petty and spiteful behavior I'll make your lives dismal and hellish to the point that you'll consider hell a haven and mind me it won't end there I'll effectively ruin your dance careers for good. Also I won't even hesitate to go after people you hold dear. So if this is not clear enough I dare you to bait me on this and see how happily I'll go through with what I just vowed to do." With that Klaus threw the microphone, jumped off the stage and with an angry stride left the auditorium.

Caroline ran after him a thousand questions whirling in her mind she called out his name and he stopped mid-stride, "Klaus! "

Klaus turned around to see Caroline stopping a few steps short.

Anger making her cheeks a rosy red and she yelled, "What the hell was that? Why did you do that? "

"It was all for you Caroline." He confessed.

"So you lied to them for me?"

"I didn't lie." Klaus said and feeling shameful he swallowed.

"Oh, so you lied to me about that night?" Caroline asked hurt and taken aback by his confession then becoming irate once again she hollered inching closer with each question, "Why would you lie to me? Why? Was that your idea of some sick joke? Why tell me right now?"

The next instant she found herself hurled into his arms. Klaus grabbed her kissed her letting his love and passion flow into his kiss and groaned when she kissed him back. His groan caused Caroline to harshly jerk out of his arms.

"Does that answer your question?" he whispered.

He saw anguish and tears in her eyes Caroline stared at him for a moment and ran away again crushing his heart all over again.

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"What in the heavens name are you doing here sitting all by your lonesome?" Rebekah asked approaching Caroline who was sitting at the Academy's rooftop. She twisted around her to spare a glance at her and looked down at the vast green gardens and answered, "Contemplating the meaning of life."

"So what's the conclusion?" Rebekah asked sitting adjacent to Caroline.

"I'm still clueless about the answer."

"I'm sorry Care for everything."

"Why are you saying sorry?" Caroline asked a bit surprised.

"Because I came between your friendship with Kat. Because my minions were responsible for those vicious rumors and because my dolt of a brother pulled an even more mortifying stunt and most of all because I wasn't here when you needed a friend and this disaster was coming to pass."

"It's not your fault. You didn't come between my friendship with Kat. As for your minions are they even your minions anymore? "

"Nope. I haven't talked to them since they went all Benedict Arnold on me."

"As for the question of you not being here for me. It's okay you're not obliged to."

"Stop feeling sorry for yourself it doesn't suit the person who accepted my challenge with a sassy "You're on Bitch". And need I remind you there are no obligations between friends. On second thought we're friends right? "

"Yeah we are. Thanks. "

"You're not welcome yet. I told you I'm not a nitwit. I can see through your lame attempt at conveniently avoiding talk to about Nik."

"Rebekah…."

"I'll stop you before you say you don't want to talk about it or its weird cuz he's my brother and blah blah blah. What are you doing Caroline?"

Caroline felt offended at Rebekah's question she was suggesting that it was Caroline's doing when she was just a victim, with an edge to her voice she asked, "Are you saying it's my fault?"

"I'm not saying that. I'm saying you're not dating Elijah. You have feelings for Nik. Nik has feelings for you to the point that he publicly threatened people who were trying to hurt you which by the way was he kooky way of declaring that he would go to ginormous lengths for you. And what are you doing about it except just sitting here and losing time contemplating life's so called meaning."

"Seriously Rebekah? He lied to me and that was before his super embarrassing alpha male shitty stupid stunt. "

"Aww I can finally see old Caroline coming back. So your just gonna sit here and mope because he lied to you. You're not gonna go and demand answers. Caroline all I hear is you making excuses why you cannot be together. I understand he lied but go kick him in the shin and then kiss him so you guys can be together. Don't waste time, precious time. Every second you lose being away from the person you love is a second not worth living that's what I've come to believe. Whatever misunderstandings are hindering you from moving forward clear them and move on."

"I know but it's not just that. Maybe I'm making excuses because I'm afraid and I'm not afraid of loving him I'm scared he won't love me back or worse it'll be a case of sympathy once he knows the truth about me."

"It's scary I know. But you know in your heart what you want I'm just trying to help. Ps I would like to remind you like all the other fools out there Klaus still is in dark regarding the true nature of your association with Elijah."

"I appreciate your help. Thank you so much. I know Kol told me that. Why didn't you tell him?"

"Now I'll accept the welcome. I don't want to die not when I've finally found my one true love but on a serious note he wouldn't have believed me if it came from me because we kind of fought earlier about my trashy minions and second he stormed away before I could mention something. And earlier this week i was actually on an incognito two day vacation with Enzo. "

"I understand but have you heard your minions are stalking me?"

"I know. Both of them are needy attention seeking clingy ugly drama queen freaks."

"Wow you really hate them." Caroline replied choking back a laugh.

"Well I've always been more eloquent about my hate." Rebekah replied with a smile.

Caroline thought Rebekah was right she needed to confront Klaus and she needed to sort this mess out herself.

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Walking back to Bonnie's apartment Caroline kept contemplating about her talk with Rebekah and this evening's events especially Klaus's yet another heart melting though embarrassing gesture. He had literally stated he would do anything to protect her from any sort of hardship and for that he was willing to fight anyone. His ardent declarations and fervent vows never failed to touch her heart and soul but her innate doubts always managed to waver her belief in herself making her ponder how someone like him could would even consider someone like her worthwhile.

Not only matters of love but also matters of friendships and enmity had her in a tizzy.

She still had to talk to Katherine and pay her back the money she had reduced from the bill as a courtesy to a friend. But after the events of the past week she couldn't keep on taking that favor. Her clothes and other effects were still back at the Boarding House. She had bought a few new clothes and had been staying at Bonnies because she was still not over what Katherine said about her and wanted to avoid running into her to the point that she had even asked Pearl to change her shift at the cafe.

All of a sudden a shiver ran through her body and it had nothing to do with the night breeze or the fact that she was crossing through a deserted area. It was the similar chill that ran her blood cold every time she felt him following her. It was the same sense of unease that she felt every time he was near her. She looked back once and saw a shadow which frightened her intensely. Thinking it wise she quickened her pace and ran the rest of the two blocks to Bonnie's apartment.

Once inside she breathed a sigh of relief. Hysteria once again threatened to take over but she strengthened herself and bravely secured the locks to all the windows and doors.

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Caroline spent another sleepless night and hence rose early. The dark circles under her eyes reflecting her state of tiredness and sleeplessness but last night she had drawn the conclusion that she needed to tell Klaus everything irrespective of what the outcome maybe.

Dressing herself carefully in a white knee length frock with silver pumps and her blonde curls loose style simply with a headband Caroline called a cab and went to Klaus's apartment.

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Klaus was in his studio ruthlessly painting out his aggression and emotions regarding a certain captivating blonde. Rebekah had been oblivious to her minions activities so he couldn't lash out his anger at her. Both the desperate and cheap nitwits were nowhere to be found hence his plan to threaten them and order them to stay away from Caroline had gone kaput. Elijah was also absent especially when he should have been the one to school people regarding his girlfriend. And now Kol the pisshead had asked him to stay at the apartment because he had something awfully important to discuss regarding this situation with Caroline. Hence Klaus was stunned when the doorbell rang and he saw Caroline looking absolutely magnificent standing on the other side. He noticed the dark circles around her eyes and that she seemed thinner than before signaling that she hadn't been eating and sleeping much which laid another burden on his already heavy heart.

"Please may I come in?"

"Of course." Klaus replied feeling at a loss of words he let her in.

"We need to talk. I mean I need to talk to you Klaus."

Hearing her say that they needed to talk felt as if it was all coming to an end Klaus' s insecurities once again making him believe the worst. He led her to living room and instead of sitting she chose to remain standing as if ready to leave at any moment.

She was wringing her hands an indication to her nervousness.

"I don't know where to begin." Caroline said.

Klaus was standing facing her a few feet away with his back to the living room fireplace.

"Klaus I need you to tell me the whole truth. I have to know why you lied to me about that night, please." She continued after a short pause.

"Are you trying to be dense on purpose?" Klaus asked his foul mood showing.

"No I'm not but I need to hear it why you lied and then when people started with all the rumors why you defended me?"

Klaus clenched his fists feeling hesitant because what he had to say might not be what she wanted to hear. He moved a step closer but her step back hurt him and he stopped short and said,"I lied because I was angry that you were disgusted at the prospect of making love to me. I'm fully aware that you're... dating Elijah.. "

"I'm not."

"What?"

"I'm not. In fact I never did except once and that too because I was mad at you. But we are not together. "

Klaus felt an intense joy at the revelation that she wasn't seeing his brother but it didn't change the fact that she was horrified at them being together. Her teary and hollow eyed vulnerable look still haunted him at night. He now understood his fears and insecurities were akin to truth she didn't consider him worth herself.

"Caroline I know I don't deserve you in fact I could never even come close to being the man you are worthy of but that night I couldn't help but hope. I lied because I wanted to be selfish I wanted you to leave Elijah but I could never ask you to do that upfront for fear of you denying to..." he swallowed and said," be mine."

"So you let me feel horrible about myself. I stood there demanding answers from you and you just lied…..just freaking lied. Do you have any idea what I've been going through? What you put me through?" Caroline shouted at him although she knew she was being unfair as she was the one who had jumped him in the first place but she didn't care she needed to vent.

"Are you forgetting love that you were the one who showed up at my apartment? You tried to seduce me and I did nothing except get you out of your vomit stained clothes when you not so graciously decided to throw up on me. I was and have been the definition of gentleman to you. "

"I seduced you! Are you listening to yourself Klaus? I was drunk. I didn't know what I was doing and you're blaming me. You hid the truth from me which gave me more than a few sleepless nights I have been tormenting myself that I slept with you and... "

"No need to broadcast it love I know how much you hate the mere thought of me touching you. I'll take the blame for being a monster but I would never take ownership of what you feel for me no matter how much I want to gloat that I can ruffle your perfect feathers... " pulling her into his arms Klaus kissed her intending to punish her but he couldn't instead he began relishing her taste when she kissed him back and moaned Klaus felt angry he roughly broke the kiss and said, "However much I want to be arrogant at the fact that I can make you moan and quiver in my arms but I won't because I won't unburden you of the passion you feel for me." With each sentence he crushed her closer in his embrace.

"I won't make allowances for the emotions I see swirling in your eyes every time I look deep down in them."

"I won't let you put the blame squarely on me for what we have together."

"I won't acquit you of the feelings you have for me despite the fact that it revolts you."

"What are you doing Klaus? You're hurting me."

Caroline said in shaky whisper trying to uncage herself from his solid embrace.

He loosened his hold a little and touched his forehead to hers and said, "I never intended for you to abhor me love."

"I don't." Caroline said moving out of his arms and again rebuilding the distance between them.

Seeing her move back fueled his wrath and he yelled, "Don't lie to me Caroline."

"It's not that Klaus."

"I know I repulse you."

"Please just listen." She pleaded but he continued hollering moving a step closer with her moving back.

"I know I lied I know I was self-centered and egocentric."

"Just hear me out."

"I know I should never even have fantasized about wanting you to be."

"I was raped!" Her last yelled sentence effectively shut him up. As she screamed it a tears began streaming out of her eyes.

"Caroline what? I" Klaus stuttered and moved closer to take her in his arms but she put up a hand to halt him.

"Please just listen before you promise anything to me that you might regret later. It has never been about you not worth me or... or me hating you. It has been about my sordid past Klaus. " she said while wiping her tears like a six year old and then continued staring into space, " I was nine when my father's adopted brother John Gilbert found me. My mother died when I was born which culminated in my father abandoning me and handing me over to my aunt to raise me. But apparently he thought that money could substitute a father's love and he set up a bank account in my name. I was too young to know anything about the bank account and all the assets my father left me but my aunt knew and so did that Monster. He came sniffing around for money and he... "

"Caroline let me.. " Klaus moved closer to her again but she moved back still gazing beyond him.

"At first I had no clue what was happening. He clamped his liquor smelling large hands on my mouth and began groping me in places I'm ashamed to say outloud. I was screaming scared and crying but no body could hear me. Then he tore my pjs away they had little cakes drawn on them I didn't like them at all but my aunt used to say that my mom loved cakes so I cherished them and... he raped me. " then in a louder voice as if her rage surfaced all of a sudden with fresh tears flowing she said, " He fucking raped me! and there was nothing I could do. It was more painful than a thousand deaths. I died that day. The next day he took me to some shady local clinic they said I was fine but you know what I wasn't fine I wasn't fine damnit. Then later night he came to my room again I started yelling he shut me up again clamping his hands on my mouth he was tearing away my clothes again when aunt Jenna came in she fought him off of me banged his head with a vase, I think he fainted. I cried in her lap letting her hug me I felt safe in her embrace I used to imagine that this would how my mom's hug would feel like and I slept. Then when I opened my eyes we were in a bus she told me we were going to make a new home and that John was never going to hurt me again. She was wrong you know a few years later he found us again and this time he first beat up me and my aunt. Then he tied up aunt Jenna and made her watch it while he raped me again. He said he was doing it to punish her and how his revenge was fulfilled. I was thirteen I had started my schooling. That bastard had really done a number on me the first time I could never let a man get close to me. When I was nine I used to stare at men's hands thinking that those hands are monsters they would grab me and do what John did. Moving away helped me a little we made a new life that event was starting to fade the nightmares were also receding until he showed up again. Everything was horrible again and my aunt and me moved again. The third time he found me I was fifteen the bastard brought a man with him this time but I fought him of I stabbed him with a fork in his eye and ran out of the house. My aunt was out for grocery shopping so I rang our neighbor's doorbell they were a nice couple they took me in and informed the authorities. Police took him away but he had connections so he got out. But this vicious cycle of us running away and him finding us never ended. Every time I rebuild my life desperately wanting clinging to the hope that this time I free of him I was disappointed. A year later he located us again but before anything could happen we escaped. I was broken and damaged my aunt took me to talk to some counselors but I couldn't tell anyone what had happened it was humiliating to tell you know. No one could help me nobody took the time to reach to me until I was eighteen and a few months later we ended up in at a small town in Nebraska. There was this woman Jules she was a psychiatrist. She helped me befriended me asked me to shout or cry if I wanted she even gave me a vase and asked me to break it saying that although it was a gift from her husband but she hated it. I became confident I even had a boyfriend his name was Liam. He was really nice but I didn't tell him about my past. Six months ago John showed up again and my aunt told me she was done with me and with all this running away so she gave me money a checkbook my mom's jewellery a few other things and asked me to get out of her life. And then I came here."

As soon as she stopped dead silence reigned with nothing but the noise of their breathing audible. Klaus moved forward and gently took her in his arms. He then tilted her face and pressed his lips lovingly at her wet cheek. She was still standing rigidly when his gentle kiss brought her out of her trance and she asked, "What are you doing?"

"Caroline I.. "

Pulling herself back a little but still enjoying the feel of his embrace she said, "I don't need your sympathy and I would totally understand if you decided that you didn't want to associate with me anymore." Running her fingers over his stubble she said, "I'd get it if you don't want me anymore."

Before she could utter another word Klaus kissed her tenderly but couldn't tame his passion for her and soon the kiss turned wild. Caroline was stunned at first but she let her passion take over. When out of breath Klaus pulled away and asked, "Does that feel like sympathy to you?"

"No. But you're angry I can feel it." Caroline said tucking her head against his chest.

"I'm angry at that monster who dared to hurt you, love. I'm irate because you had to bear all that and because I want to tear that lowlife limb from limb with my bare hands. Make him suffer a sorry fate. I want.. "

Caroline kissed him to soothe his anger and said, "Don't please just don't talk about him."

"But.."

Caroline moved out of his arms and sat on the couch. Running nervous hands through her hair she said, "Please I don't want to. And Klaus it was never about me being repelled by you or feeling that you are not worthy of me in fact it was the opposite I thought before anything could happen between us you needed to know. That's why the first time we kissed I wanted to talk to you and then the next morning when I woke up in your clothes I was horrified that if you found out about my past you'll think I had duped you or worse you'll hate or sympathize with me."

"Do you really think that low of me?" Klaus asked kneeling in front of her with intensity clouding his eyes.

"No! No." She grasped his face and pressed a kiss on his lips and said, "Never. Don't you see I didn't want to lose you."

"I could never hate you even if I tried to Caroline. What I feel for you is not even remotely close to sympathy. And hate? Hate is one word and emotion that I'd never be able to associate with you." Klaus said holding her hands and kissing her knuckles.

"I feel the same way and I don't want you to think you don't deserve me." Caroline replied feeling butterflies in her tummy when he kissed her knuckles.

Klaus smiled standing her up along with him he said, "In that case. Would you mind closing your eyes love. "

"What? Why? "

"Trust me."

"Okay." Caroline said and closed her eyes. She heard a few shuffling sounds for a minute or so then heard him climbing the steps. After five minutes she heard him come back and say,"Now open your eyes love."

She opened her eyes and saw Klaus kneeling in front of her once again only now he was holding a jewellery box. Her eyes widened surprised she choked out, "Klaus what are you doing?"

"Caroline let me do this please. Will you let me make love to you intensely and passionately. Will you let me love you with every living grain and pore of my dark soul? " saying that he opened up the box and Caroline put a hand on her mouth to choke back her emotions. The box opened to reveal a beautiful diamond studded bracelet with pearls.

Caroline gave out a bubbly laugh and asked, "Are you bribing me with a bracelet?"

"No. I'm bribing you with my love my heart my body and soul. I know it's not enough... "

Caroline interrupted him kneeling in front him mimicking his posture she hugged him and said, "It's enough and so much more." And moving back a little she said, "And the answer is yes."

Klaus swooped in and kissed her. She coiled her arms around his neck and kissed him back.

Both of them then stood up and Klaus picked up her bridal style. Caroline smiled and kissed his neck playfully. Klaus groaned and said, "So you remember."

"A few interesting details only."

He carried her to his bedroom and deposited her in the center of his bed. She laughed again and bit her lip when she saw him take of his jacket.

Sitting on his bed she looked rather ravishing and delectable. He was still in awe that she was finally going to be his. How fiercely he had desired for this day when he would be able to love her without inhibitions. He sat close to her taking her hand kissed the pulse point at her wrist which accelerated as he touched his lips and fueled his desire. Tenderly he crashed his lips to her petal soft ones nuzzling her top lip. She kissed him back opening her mouth to his probing tongue and ran gentle fingers through his curls at his neck. She let her love and devotion for him take over and her intense soul wrenching emotions translated into lust and her need for him. Klaus pulled her roughly into his arms the feel of her satin breasts squished against his chest turning him on. He felt blessed the woman he craved and longed to love was trembling and moaning in his embrace. He could now worship her sinewy body with his own. He yearned to erase her scars with his love and cleanse her pain away. Slowly he unzipped her frock pushing down one sleeve of her right shoulder he kissed it reverently which lighted sparks of burning need in her. Impatient Caroline took off his henley and kissed him on the lips she languidly suckled on his tongue toppling him in an ocean of heat. He kept kissing her licking, sucking and swirling that sinful tongue of his inside her mouth sending shivers through both of them their bodies coiled tight like a spring. He slid of the other sleeve and her frock pooled at her waist. He leaned back a little to hungrily gaze at her scintillating beauty. She shyly took of her frock and looked down. Klaus tipped her chin up rasped magnificent in a reverent voice and gently laid her on her back. Caroline felt enlivened and wanton under his scrutiny. She believed it when he called her magnificent. Her blinding love for him guiding her she lightly touched his face tracing his jaw bone with one hesitant hand at first then traced his lips with her thumb. Her breath hitched when to her utter surprise he took her thumb in his mouth and sensually sucked at it. As if suddenly voracious for her he frantically began kissing her again and squeezed her buttocks over her virgin white panties. Caroline undulated beneath him with desire burning a hot path between her legs. Klaus then broke the kiss languidly moving lower he sucked the skin at her neck into his mouth. She arched her back and dug her nails into his back and he grunted. He cupped her breast and tormented her by tweaking her nipple between his thumb and forefinger she whimpered his name in response. Hearing his name from her lips in throws of passion spurred him on and he granted her other breast the same attention. She breathed his name and ran her nails over the solid wall of his abdomen and this time Klaus's breath hitched. He pulled back an inch saw passion and desire turning those light blue eyes to cobalt blue. He raggedly whispered, "Love anytime you feel uncomfortable tell me and I'll stop even if it kills me."

To answer him she just kissed him and slid of the straps of her bra intending to take it off but he halted her and took it off himself. He found himself enraptured by her beauty her perfect breasts with light pink tips begging to kissed and suckled. He leaned down kissing those tips one by one. She fisted her hand in his hair urging him on and arched her back again. He took one pebbled nipple into his mouth and she moaned. He kept on sucking all the while rubbing his calloused thumb over the other tip sending twin trails of passion through her body. She kneaded his abdomen muscles and moved her hand lower to unzip his pants causing his muscles to quiver. Klaus got up for a second took off his pants and came back to take the other tip inside his mouth and sucked hard on it with one hand trailing lower towards her core and the other rubbing up and down her leg. He was wild his animalistic lust for her and her only growing with each brush stroke and kiss. Both were bare except their undergarments a layer separating them. Their bodies pressed together breaths mingling hands frantic, eyes residing passion, legs entwined seductively with rabbiting heart beats galloped towards the ecstasy. She felt his core pressing into hers reached down to rid herself of off her panties but he bit her earlobe then began placing open mouthed kisses at the valley between her breasts and teasing her with his satin tongue kept moving lower. Tormenting her intensely he trailed soft wet kisses over her abdomen with each kiss her heart beat escalating. She fisted her hands in the sheets when he dipped his tongue in her belly button and started licking. She lost herself in the moment and could only feel his hands and mouth on every part of her body electrifying her urging her inner sinful fantasies to the surface. He peeled of her panties her and kicked off his boxer shorts. He massaged his hand sensually over her sex and Caroline jerked. Looking up into her eyes and kissing her lips he mumbled, "It's okay it's me your safe."

Groaning into his mouth she brushed her heel against his calf and mewled, "mmm..I know.. "

He shoving his hand between her legs rubbed his thumb back and forth on her clit and she arched like a bow. Inserting one finger inside her he brought her closer to the pinnacle and she breathed heavily, "Nik I can't.. Don't stop"

He continued sliding his finger within her creating a heady friction and with his thumb caressing her clit he pleasured her and tortured himself witnessing her all wild and wanton with his touch. Before she could reach her peak he pulled out his finger denying her the sweet torment for only a second and he entered her. She felt hot all over when his desire combusted through her and she gasped seductively then almost screamed an oh God Klaus. He started pistoning inside her and she hooked her legs around his buttocks to pull him closer imprinting his heart beat his warm breath and his rock hard arousal on her. Leisurely he moved inside her with his breath hot near her ear he kissed a spot beneath her ear and she lifted her hips for that fraction of second intensifying their saccharine pleasure. He couldn't hold himself back from touching and kissing her and began circling her nipples with his thumbs pleasuring her. Aderanline coursing through their veins both succumbed to the inevitable dark desire they had for each other. she raked her nails on his back and leaned up a little to bite his neck which led him to thrust faster inside her scorching with his unadulterated fire . He pulled her hands from his back and combed his fingers with hers and set them on either side of her head and her breasts rose invitingly with the motion. Kissing those pink buds again he kept rocking harder and faster with each passing second bringing them closer to their climax. His sinful thirst for her cresting with her melting in his arms her lithe body thrashing beneath his. She felt as if he grew harder with each tormented second her walls pulsating around him, convulsing and clenching she drove him crazy. Her soft hands roaming over his body acting on her carnal instincts she tugged on his earlobe that ignited a frisson in him. With each stroke their rythm accelerated both moving faster their orgasms sizzling through them simultaneously . Both tortured loved and worshipped each other with their bodies and mated their tongues once again with them finally dissolving into the wave of bliss they were riding together.

Klaus collapsed on top of her. His head resting between her breasts he pressed a wet kiss at the side of her breast. Caroline was running her hands through his curls. She could feel his heart still beating erratically much like hers.

He wanted to lay like that forever his head on her chest his legs entwining with hers and him joined to her at her core. She mumbled something he mistook her for being himself too heavy and rolled over with her now lying on top of her but still joined.

"I didn't say you were heavy I asked ... " she bit her lip which he found utterly seductive and asked, "Was all of it okay?"

He thought she was jesting so he gave out a laugh but soon felt her tensing up. She tried to move out of his arms but he tightened his hold on her tipping her chin up to gaze into her eyes and said, "Caroline I thought you were joking. Don't tense up sweetheart. You call that okay?" Then pressed her palm over his heart and said, "Can you feel that? This is what it did to me. "

Then he splayed her hand over his abdomen and his muscles twitched responding to her innocent touch, he confessed, "This is what you do to me love. And it's not okay because you have enslaved me. "

"Does that mean you'll do anything I say?" Caroline asked with a smug smile.

He rolled her over onto her back again and nuzzling her neck he groaned," Yes I am at your service mam."

Pulling his face closer she kissed him and achingly asked,"Don't ever leave me."

"I won't." He vowed, she felt him harden inside her, her pupils dilated and unwittingly a shocked "already" escaped her lips. Klaus chortled at that and with an "I'll always be ready for you sweetheart" he started pounding inside her causing shockwaves to ripple through both of them.

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Much later at night exhausted from his ravenous love making Caroline slept peacefully in secure haven of his arms. Her head resting on his chest her golden tresses fanning around her face creating a halo imparting her a look of a goddess. Her leisurely ran his hand on her back. Then he kissed her nose and carefully pulling out from under her secured a blanket over her stood fastening his jeans. He picked up his cell phone from the side table, dialed a number and said, "Marcel. I need you to kill someone for me."

Marcel inquired from the other end, "Who?"

"John Gilbert."

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"Must be my lucky day. Boss finally sent his favorite dog to take me to him. I told him my niece was one fine looking piece. Now escort me with proper etiquette." John announced haughtily.

The other man with an evil smile pulled a gun out of his jacket securing a silencer on it he remarked, "Of course."

John's eyes widened with fear and surprise.

Two shots fired barely audible and a man lay slowly bleeding to his sorry death in a deserted dark alley with the other vanishing into the shadows.

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