You're No Monster // Klaroline

Chapter Nineteen

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Caroline's POV

I wake up from my continuous nightmare, panting breathlessly as I search the room for the hunters. They're dead Caroline, it's just a dream. They can't hurt you, I remind myself.

I pick up my phone, tip-toeing out of the dorm room so I don't wake up Elena. I look through my contacts and click on Klaus.

It takes him awhile to pick up and I try to remember that it was three in the morning.

"Caroline, miss me already?" he asks in a husky, sarcastic voice which makes me shiver.

"I h-had a nightmare. I'm sorry, I didn't know who else to call," I respond nearly crying. I was so sick of being weak and afraid of them. They're dead!

"Hey, shh, okay? Everything's going to be okay love. I'll be there in five, just stay there," his tone has now changed. I nod, wiping my tears.

"Shit, I'm so sorry Klaus. I forgot you haven't gotten like any sleep. I was just being selfish. Go back to sleep, I'll be fine," I wipe my tears, hearing him sigh.

"You're not selfish, Caroline. Don't say that. How about you come here?" he suggests. My heart jumps a little.

"To your place?"

"Yes," he replies calmly. I take a second to process this before nodding to myself. One night at Klaus's place. I've already done this before, I can do it again. Except this time it may be different...

"Okay. I'm sorry to be such a burden," I bite my lip.

"You're not, I don't want you thinking that you are, okay?" he sighs. I smile a little bit and nod, then realizing he can't see me.

"I'll see you in a little bit," I say before we exchange goodbyes and hang up. I quickly gather some clothes for tomorrow- well, today technically, since I don't have class.

I write a note for Elena saying I went to Bonnie's for the day as if I wrote it before she got up. She didn't need to know about me and Klaus. Not yet...

It's not a long drive to Klaus's, and I suddenly feel a bit tired when I reach his house. I look over at the large porch they had and see Klaus waiting like a gentleman at the door. It was raining which added to my sleepiness. I grab my small bag which I managed to stuff my clothes in and smile as I quickly rush out of the car and scamper over towards him.

I can't even make out a hello before his lips are pressed on mine. Never had I thought I would be kissing Klaus in the rain.

"Hi," I say, breathless. He smirks and pulls me in for a small hug. I'm guessing hugging wasn't really his thing, but lots of affectionate behaviors weren't Klaus's thing and yet he still did them with me.

"Come inside, it's cold out here," he replies. I am surprised when he places an arm around my waist and pulls me closer to him, leading me inside. He closes the door behind him as I still hear the small patters of the raindrops hitting his window. It's relaxing, really. I play with my wet hair awkwardly.

"Would you like something to drink? Tea?" he offers. I smile but shake my head.

"No, thank you though," I quickly scan the place. I hadn't taken much look at it last time I was here. It really was a beautiful house with its vintage antiques and style.