Friendship or Love (A Klaroline Fanfic)

Chapter One

It's been two months and it's getting serious. Yes, Klaus Mikaelson is in a serious relationship with a girl he hated throughout high school. 

Caroline. 

It's the first thing that pops up in his mind. 

She's happy for him. That much he can tell, but he got a different vibe from her tonight. He could tell that she was shocked after he told her about Tatia, but there was another look in her eye, he just managed to see it as it was gone as fast as it came. It made Klaus confused for a couple of seconds but he didn't dwell on it, as she was probably just a little upset over the fact that he didn't tell her sooner. 

It's understandable for him though, they have been best friends since the age of five. She was there for him when his dad - step dad as it turns out - would beat him whenever he was angry or drunk. She was there when he and Henrik was in a car accident - which thankfully they both survived. She was there when Mikael died. He was there for her through her parents' divorce. He was there when one of her ex's tried to force them self onto her. He was there when her dad had a heart attack. They told each other everything, there wasn't a single thing that they didn't know about each other. So yeah, it's most likely that she was just a little pissed that he kept it from her, right? 

Okay, so a little tiny, really tiny, part of him was hoping she would be jealous, why? Well he's in love with her. Yes, this is the complicated part. He's in love with his best friend and has been since he was sixteen, when he started to see her in a different light, when he stopped thinking about her as a sister. But he would never admit it. No, no no-no no. For nine years, he has been in love with Caroline, and for nine years he has kept it a secret. How could she ever love a man like him anyway? She knows everything about him, so why would she love him? How could she love him? She couldn't and she wouldn't. He realized all this when he turned 20 when she looked at him in pure disappointment at something he did out of anger, but it was only 5 months ago that he finally accepted it. For most of his nights he was out having one night stands with women he meets at bars and clubs, trying to forget about a love that wouldn't be returned, not in the way he would have wanted. 

So this is how he met up with Tatia. He was at the grill when she came in, they ordered drinks, and began talking and laughing. They were friends for two months, got along great, she made him forget about his love for Caroline when she was with him - not completely but enough to get him by. Then they started dating, and it's fun. He was enjoying himself. But there's always that voice in the back of his mind when ever they would kiss. 

She's not Caroline. You can't replace her. 

All that Klaus knows at this point is that, he is still in love with Caroline, but he's trying moving on. He is not in love with Tatia, but he does fancy her - and that says a lot coming from him. 

Tatia was meant to be a distraction, nothing more. But he started to feel something for her and is happy. 

She's meeting the family tomorrow. Klaus isn't to sure how he feels about that. He met her parents and brother yesterday, they were nice - they acted really weird, and their nose's were weirdly shaped - but they were a nice and strong bonded family nonetheless. 

He wonders how the family going to react. 

Mother will most likely think it's wonderful that he's serious about someone, but will be curious about her, and it could take a while for her to warm to Tatia. Finn would probably ask her a couple questions to see if she fits in with Klaus and the family, then get back to talking with Sage and the kids. Elijah would study her for a while, he'd be calm, curious and well-mannered like always, before he makes his mind up about her. Kol would flirt with her, be annoying and ask the most inappropriate questions he could think of. Rebekah wouldn't like her. She probably wouldn't even try to get to know her, she might just send her death glares throughout the day. Whereas Stefan make small talk while telling Rebekah to be nice. And Henrik ... well he'll be Henrik, all shy in the corner in of the room, but he'll like her .. Klaus has a feeling he will. 

Hmmm, maybe I should invite Caroline, she always knows how to take control of my siblings if things get out of hand. Klaus thought to himself. I'll text her now. 

Hey Care, I'm introducing Tatia to the family tomorrow, would like to know if you come join us? You're better at controlling them than I am ? ;) - Nik 

WOW .. Must be serious! ...Ermm .. are you sure you want me there... kinda feels like a family thing .. ? :\/ - Care 

Klaus laughs at the message. 

You're family too! C'mon it'll be fun! - Nik 

... Fine!.. I'll meet you at the house!... What time? - Caroline 

Thank you sweetheart! :) .. and at 2 ! - Nik 

And just like that, he feels both fear and excitement for tomorrow.