Beauty & the Beast

Back in New Orleans

We head back to New Orleans. It is now early in the morning.
Around 5:00. We stay up talking for ages and ages. He tells me about his world and I tell him about mine.
Though, the past does not matter, not anymore. Now is all I care about, with him.
But it's time to face reality, the reality of Klaus. We are strolling around the city of New Orleans and then into the forest.
We've been talking for ages.
"So did you think it was weird when that painting just showed up?" Klaus asked.
I stare at him. I only told Elena and Bonnie about the painting I found. I never mentioned it to anyone else. The painting portrait of me. Only four people should know about it.
Bonnie, Elena, Tyler and I.
Unless...
"It was you!" I exclaim.
"I-I thought it was Tyler," I add.
"Well I suppose that's why I never got a thank you," he laughs.
"Omg thank you, I loved it so much!"
"The painting is beautiful," I add.
"Just like you," he responds.
I kiss him. I am so grateful to him.
But then the kiss becomes more intense. He brushes me up against a tree still kissing me. He kisses my lips, neck and shoulders and I do the same to him. Then we meet each other at the eyes.
Seconds later, he takes of his shirt and I take off mine...
One hour later, we are still in the forest. Our hair ruffles but we both have grinning smiles. This I was amazing.
"Just like last time," Klaus laughs. I laugh in return. But this was better than last time. Because I know that he loved me, and he knows that I love him.
We quickly get dressed and go home to his mansion. He grabs my hand as we enter the doors.
"You look like you both had 'fun' Rebekah says smugly.
I roll my eyes and smile.
"Shut up Becks," Klaus laughs trying to smoothen out his hair.
"Well you both have a sort of glow about you two," Hayley chimes in.
My checks flood with embarrassment.
Is it that obvious?
Rebekah and Hayley begin to pull me away and we start to go up to Hayleys room.
I drop Klaus's hand and he begins to walk into another room with Elijah and Kol.
We both look at each other grinning.
No words were said. Because we both knew there was nothing else to say. We already knew.
I walk behind Rebekah and Hayley. Something tells me they want to talk about Klaus.
"So!" They both chorus.
We all laugh.
"Wait- before we talk about thing.
I just need to apologise. I was awful to both of you. I promise I am a much better person WITH my humanity," I say.
I really did owe them an apology.
"It's fine. Honestly, Tyler can be a jerk," Hayley says.
Hayley and Tyler knew each other . They became friends when Tyler first turned into a wolf. They met in the bayou.
"You were a bitch, Caroline," Rebekah says.
I look down. I had a feeling they weren't be able to forgive me.
Hayley nudges Rebekah.
"But... Everyone can be a bitch sometimes. You were hurt- and like I said- us girls have to stick together," she continues.
We do a group hug on Hayley and Elijah's bed.
Then they tease me about Klaus for a few minutes.
"So, you and Klaus ?" Hayley asks.
I cover my face with my hands.
"Eww- this is my brother we are talking about!" Rebekah exclaims.
"Well- your brother is amazing!" I reply, not giving them too many details.
"I love him, and he told me he loved me," I squeal with excitement.
They really were happy for me.
"Soo, what about you and Marcel?" I say as me and Hayley turn to face her.
"Things are great! We are so happy! We are going away in two weeks! He's taking me to New York! Klaus is finally letting us happy," she squeals.
We all laugh and cheer! I'm so happy for Rebekah. You know, we really got off on a rough rocky start but we really did bond and become friends. Then we turn to Hayley.
"I'm due soon! In about a month!" She exclaims!
Me and Rebekah touch her stomach. Her baby bump is really showing now more than ever!
"Congratulations! Oh My Gosh! We have to throw a baby shower!" I say not taking no for an answer.
It feels so good to be back!
"No you really don't have-" she begins but I interrupt her.
"Hayley! I am not taking NO for an answer. Rebekah will help me, right!" I say.
"Do I have a choice," she says smiling.
I finally wore Hayley down and we agree. The shower is happening!!
We stay up all night planning! It will be great.