I just got inspired to write this AU to add to my one shot series. It's another random one. No spoilers, just sit back, relax, and enjoy! Thank you for the reviews so far! You guys are awesome!

Mystic Falls High School Gym...

The sound of her sneakers echoed all around her as Caroline walked into the gym and turned on the lights. It was deserted tonight, which was fine by her, because she wanted to be alone to do some gymnastics moves that she hadn't done since she was in the fifth grade. Of course, she was a lot stronger than she was back then, and not just because she was a vampire. No, she accredited that to her four years as the captain of the Spirit Squad, which required rigorous training and discipline. She often liked to come to the gym when it was quiet and deserted, because it allowed her to concentrate.

Placing her bag down on the floor, Caroline unzipped her jacket and put it on top of the bag, after which she removed the track pants she was wearing, revealing the leotard she wore underneath. She then replaced her sneakers with some black peds and went over to the balance beam, jumping up on top and doing a cartwheel across it to the other side and then on the way back over, she didn't do a full cartwheel, but a handstand. However, just as she was about to execute it, she lost her footing and felt herself falling, closing her eyes as she braced herself for impact.

When she opened her eyes again, Caroline saw that she hadn't landed on the floor, but in a pair of strong arms. Blinking, she looked up and saw Klaus looking down at her. How the hell did he get in here? She certainly didn't remember sensing him.

"Careful, love," he said before she could utter so much as syllable. "Wouldn't want you to have an accident, now would we?"

Caroline didn't know what to think about this. She let him set her back on her feet before saying, "Klaus, what are you doing here? I didn't even sense you."

"You were too high on adrenaline and it prevented you from sensing me," said Klaus. "As far as what I was doing here, I saw you coming in here and wanted to watch you." Curiously, he added, "What were you doing anyway?"

"Gymnastics," said Caroline. "It comes in pretty handy when you're a cheerleader." She blinked at his previous statement. "Wait, you followed me? You know, being a stalker isn't a very romantic gesture."

"Stalker?" said Klaus. "That's pretty harsh, wouldn't you say, love?"

"It's not harsh if it's the truth," said Caroline. "Though, I would like to know why you wanted to watch me."

"I needed an idea for a new sketch, so I thought that if I watched you, it would inspire me." He smiled. "You have no idea just how effective you are as a muse, Caroline. I could probably make a thousand pictures by looking at your face alone."

"Like that drawing you did of me with the horse?"

"Exactly," said Klaus. "It's just a pity you fell before I could take out my sketch pad."

Caroline listened to this with interest. That was why Klaus was here? To get inspiration for his next piece? While that was a bit of an unexpected surpise, she saw no reason why she shouldn't indulge him, especially when it was all for the sake of art.

Sighing, she said, "Okay, Klaus, if that's what you're after, I suppose it couldn't hurt to indulge you a little. What kind of a muse would I be if I didn't do my duty to inspire your greatness?"

That being said, she kissed him softly and went back to the balance beam to continue what she was doing before she had little spill. Klaus smiled and stood by her bag, taking his sketch book out, as well as a pencil. He watched Caroline very carefully, making sure that he got the details just right. She was the perfect muse for him, since a majority of the pieces he had done since he first healed her were of her. He looked up from the sketch pad several times, obviously captivated by how beautiful she looked in her leotard.

Several Hours Later...

Caroline wiped the sweat from her brow and looked to see if Klaus was still there, but saw nothing but the empty gym. Where did he go and why did he leave without saying good-bye? Deciding not to worry about it, Caroline went over to the bag and found a rolled up piece of paper on top of her jacket. Scowling curiously, she picked it up and unrolled it, revealing a perfectly drawn portrait of her on the balance beam. She then saw that there was a message written underneath the picture.

"Caroline,

Thank you for indulging me, and for inspiring my greatness.

Fondly,

Klaus."

Caroline couldn't help but smile as she read the message, not only because it was so thoughtful, but because it was from Klaus.

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