SHADED HEARTS ~ K.M

21 ~ o come all ye faithful

It's the day of the Winter Wonderland charity event that I believe happens almost every year. Right here in Town Square.

A day to just focus on simplicity. Bonnie, Damon and Elena are helping Jeremy with his urge to not kill his sister.

Caroline is off with Tyler. Then, for me. I'm here in Town Square, heading over to Mystic Grill. I haven't gotten a daily dose of good food for a while.

As I walk towards the grill entrance, children run around in fake snow throwing snowballs at one another. I smiled at the scenery before going in.

Inside is just as winter wonderland themed. With lights, Christmas trees and numerous amount of people inside.

Glancing around the grill I notice a painting that was mounted. It was singular snowflake surrounded by other accessories but the snowflake still stood on its on.

I walked closer to it admiring it. It was beautiful, who ever painted truly is amazing.

I continued to gaze at the painting admiring its beauty, although there was something very lonely about it the more I stared at it.

Suddenly, I felt a gaze upon me.

I didn't need to look to know it was him. I've grown familiar with scent that tingled my senses in ways I refuse to admit.

"Here to steal Tiny Tim's cruches?" I joked hoping it's a stranger im speaking to and not him.

"Dickens was a dark man. You would have liked him." Klaus voices. I sighed. Not sure in relief or disappointment?

I turn to glance at him. There he was moving slightly closer in my direction with that pretty smile of his.

Clearing my throat I stepped to the opposite end, creating a distance. Staring at the painting once more, traveling down to the initials written by the artist.

K.M. Who else has those initials? I turned to face him completely. Taking him in. As much as Klaus is terrible, he's so fine.

"Nice snowflake, I'm assuming it's yours?" I asked.

"It is. Is my work really that literal?" Klaus questions.

"I'm serious. There something... lonely about it."

"I'm gonna take that as a compliment. Can I offer you some champagne?" I want to say yes but instead I walked away but of course he's on my tail.

"Can't. Too many adult prying eyes." I spoke still hearing Klaus behind me. I huffed, facing him once more. My heart quickened at the close proximity between us. His eyes bore into mine aimlessly. He said nothing.

"Don't want to be a high school cautionary tale at the next town meeting." I spoke first, not creating the gap I know I should between us. My feet held firm against the ground. Klaus didn't move as well.

"Well, then it's a good thing the high school part is nearly over." He smirks.

Putting my head down. I grinned at the floor, not able to help my self. Before setting my eyes on him, once more. I took that step back, finally.

"If I'm going to be nice, I will need that glass of champagne." I said letting my guard down a bit which I have no clue why.

Klaus smiles walking closer. I'm not sure how much closer he could get. We would be kissing with just one lean.

We would be kissing...

"Is this your yes to a date?" Klaus asked.

"When I'm dead remember." I say folding my arms against my chest.