#klaroline edit

“But I’ll let you in on a little secret, there’s a whole world out there, waiting for you. Great cities and art, and music... Genuine beauty. And you can have all of it, you can have a thousand more birthdays. All you have to do is ask.” - Klaus Mikaelson, The Vampire Diaries 3x11 Our Town. 

Ten years ago today The Vampire Diaries season 3 episode 11 Our Town premiered, and Klaroline was born. 

In honour of your birthday @stars-and-darkness, I humbly present a token of my affections.

nyctophilia. is an amazing story and was the fic that first introduced me to your work.

Your work is always funny, awe-inspiring, and historically accurate!

Thanks for being a wonderful friend and I hope your exams and papers don't stress you out too much!

Love,

Gabby

Klaroline; beauty and the beast au 

For @austennerdita2533 - kc frosted exchange 2021 | @klarolineseason

Evermore [ao3]

Cold.

The cold feeling of the empty castle, of the everlasting snow lying on the gardens and the solitude of his vacant home. Cold, like his heart, like the Enchantress muttered he was.

All Klaus has felt since the Enchantress knocked on his door all those years ago was cold.

Until her.

Until the striking blonde-haired woman entered his life, with eyes that reminded him of the vast ocean.

Days started to fill with laughter and adventures. Evenings filled with shared tea and quiet reading.

Until he no longer hid in the shadows, and could hold her in his arms, dancing the night away.

Until Caroline. The girl who restored his hope by breaking the curse, loving him as much as he loves her.

With Caroline, all Klaus feels is warmth. Warmth in the crease of her lips, in her bright eyes and their intertwined hands. Her love’s clear and ever-present. Her love lights up his dark and cold world. The warmth she brings melts away the loneliness that has covered him for years.

“What are you thinking about?” Caroline’s voice brings him out of his thoughts.

“You.”

Caroline scoffs, rolling her eyes. “Sure. But really - what else are you thinking about?”

“That’s it. You’re in all the thoughts,” he smiles.

“You’re ridiculous.” She laughs then meets his eyes, maybe to see if he’s telling the truth. She shooks her head. “What am I going to do with you?”

“I’ve no idea. You married quite the disaster, I’m afraid.”

“I knew that from the first day I met you.” She leans down kissing his lips for a short second and then his nose. Klaus can't help but reach for her hand, leading her closer to him as he tries not to get lost in her ocean eyes. In a blink, his lips are on hers.

His free hand gently cups her face as the other moves to rest on her lower back. The kiss is soft and everything he thought it would be and more. Kaus feels her arms wrap around him as her hands clasp on his clothes.