I'll Never Forget You

STRAWBERRY WINE

We walked into a restaurant to scope out the scene. It was a small local place known for its Barbecue and sandwiches.
"We can find somewhere else if this isn't to your liking" Klaus replied pulling me closely into him.
I looked over at him with a smirk " To my liking or yours." I joked.
"Caroline I only want you to be content, like I presumed earlier , whatever you like."

The waitress approached and asked if we had been helped.
"It seems we haven't since we are still stationed here." Klaus barked.
"Don't" jabbing him in the rib.
"For two please" I faked smiled, gritting my teeth.

She shot Klaus a look and said "follow me."
"Thanks now they are going to spit in our food" I whispered.
"Well if you had heeded my warning earlier we wouldn't be here." He muttered.
"Don't be an ass" I told him as I sat down. He was obviously overdressed, his hair swept back loosely. I could feel the insecurity setting in. He was cultured, well dressed and experienced.  How could he possibly be interested in me I thought.

She placed the menus in front of us and gave us a moment to look over them. He glanced around the menu and I couldn't help but stare at him, his mannerisms, the way his hands grazed over the menu.
"Do you see anything you like?" I asked trying to make small talk.

This was the first time we were actually alone not plotting against each other with no hidden motives..... at least on my end.
"Well if you consider this second rate excuse of food for options then no" he tossed the menu.
"Seriously? If this is hows it going to be Klaus Im not going. Is it that hard to try and have fun or a good time?" I let out in disappointment.

He could see the look on my face as I crossed my arms. He reached over to take my hands into his.
"Forgive me love, it was not my intention to disappoint you." Staring deep into my eyes.
"Lets enjoy the rest of our day" he said cheerily.

The waitress approached and began to take our order.
"Bourbon neat" he remarked. "And I'll have whatever shes having." He closed the menu and handed it to the waitress.
Oh god I thought, do I go for the salad and be dainty? I cant eat in front of him .... Wait a minute I thought. Smiling I said " I'll have the Barbecue ribs extra barbecue sauce and a diet coke."

This was going to be fun I thought to myself. The look on his face was priceless.
"I see you've conjured up quite a feast, will there be gloves involved.." he laughed.
"Hey if i have to get dirty then you do too." I kidded
"I've never had a problem getting dirty" he replied as he leaned back raising his eyebrows.

As much as I wanted to continue this banter we decided to discuss other things. He caught me up on his family, Elijah, Rebekah and Kol. The witches plotting against them. He asked how I was , and for once things seemed normal or calm. Is this really the great Klaus Mikaelson with his guard slightly down? After we finished talking and eating he paid. We left the restaurant walking along the curbside as we headed back to the square, when I felt his hand grab mine to shift me to the inside of him. Did he just move me away from the curb?

"What was that for?" I asked.
"Well I am well mannered love believe it or not, a lady such as yourself deserves such gentlemanly traditions."
"Well aren't you a gentleman" I said nudging him.
We made our way over to the Festival. Klaus offered me a ride home, opening the door to his all black Mercedes SUV. He held out his hand to help me in, and shut the door. Was this really happening.... was he actually being nice or was I allowing him to lead. He opened the driver side and sat down.

"Give me a moment love I need to call Elijah" he pressed the phone against his ear.  "Brother" he said cheerfully "Ill be returning home shortly, please tell me you have good news."
I used my vamp hearing to listen in to what Elijah was about to say.
"The witches have orchestrated a rather devious plan Niklaus, Genevieve seems to be leading it."
" Well then you take care of the witches with Kol and leave Genevieve to me." Klaus said enthusiastically.
"When I left Genevieve in your hands you invited the enemy into your bed." Elijah said abruptly.

I tried not to look at Klaus when I heard Elijah mention that.
"We keep our friends close and enemies closer brother, I'll handle her." He clicked and looked at me briefly.
"Sooo who's Genevieve?" I asked teasingly even though I was a little bit bothered by it.
"She's no one Caroline, the witches want control of the quarter and my family gone." He replied.
"Soo you sleep with this witch tooo...." Continuing curiously.
"Well she was considered an Elder and a leader of The French Quarter Coven, a very powerful witch .
"So you thought you'd seduce her?" I laughed.
"It was business Caroline, with a tad bit of pleasure nothing more." His tone was rigid.

I looked out the window as we drove in silence. I was a little bothered by the whole Genevieve thing and I didn't know why. Klaus was never mine to begin with and was free to do as he pleased. I could feel him looking over at me from time to time. He glanced over again at me "Perhaps you'd like to listen to some music" he said softly.
He turned the radio on for me ," Anything you'd like" he smiled.
"Fine" I scanned the channels looking for something to lighten up the mood and found the perfect song.

I began singing along hands in the air " When I walk in the spot, this is what I see ! Everybody stops and their staring at me!" Whipping my hair back and forth.
"You cant be serious" he laughed.
"As a heart attack" I replied continuing to dance.
He just stared and smiled "Now look who's being a distraction" he grinned.

He pulled near my house and parked " I suppose I wouldn't be able to walk you to your door seeing as your mother is home." Peering straight ahead.
" Probably not the best idea" I exclaimed.
"Well this is where we say goodbye then." Taking my hand in his and kissing it lightly.
I smiled and grabbed my things opening the door. "Not goodbye Klaus more of a see you soon" I smirked and headed inside.