When I’m reading this, a very familiar and beautiful song called Gravity which once appeared in TVD from Sara Bareilles suddenly came back to flood me with the strongest emotions.

You hold me without touch
You keep me without chains
I never wanted anything so much than to drown in your love and not feel your rain

Set me free, leave me be.
I don’t want to fall another moment into your gravity.

But you’re on to me on to me and all over me
Something always brings me back to you
It never takes too long.

Only your story reminds me of this old but beautiful song.
Only your writing makes Klaroline the most alive to me.
Only your Klaroline keeps holding me tightly and never want me to leave.

Will you please write something about them this year? Anytime you want! I’m so deeply touched.
You’re one of the most fabulous writers here.
Much love

A-hem.

This is probably one of my favorite oneshots in the whole fandom, despite the fact that Klaus says things here that I am not able to look straight in the eye, let alone read :D I know it sounds strange, but I mean it as a most sincere compliment – I am putting this work and the author into my all time favorites list despite her writing being in the category that I generally tend to avoid. I don’t like graphic depictions of sex, irrespective (usually) of their quality. I don’t like them here either, but nevertheless, I find that the author does a fantastic job at portraying Klaus exactly the way I think he should have been, given his character and past experience. If that does not warrant all the praise, I don't know what does.

What I most like about this Klaus is that he is not shy about his feelings. He is not intimidated or belittled by them. Any lesser man would be, but not him. He very directly states what he wants and how he wants it, without losing any power in the process – “denial is for those who can’t accept what they are”. I am still in awe about to how the author manages to pull that off – that kind of self confidence is imposing. Make no mistake, Klaus is a monster, he’ll happily agree to that and make some vivid demonstrations to further illustrate his point. He’ll also attest to being a psychotic one at that, with a god complex as a kind of cherry on top. However, this should not be understood as his willingness to appear as and be one to Caroline. Sure, he has considered ending her, even if just for the sake of simplicity. He would not be the Klaus we know any other way. But he simply cannot – her death would have been the sole regret of his unending life. It’s out of the question, naturally.

I personally find it very believable that Klaus is drawn to Caroline the way he is and I’m very glad to see that the author seems to think the same – he sees the sunshine, the strength of heart, looking out from the darkness he has walked through eons. He desires, he covets. And maybe that is not love, maybe he is truly incapable of that emotion. But loyalty is something that his constant, determined carcass of a heart still has and is ready to give it to Caroline.

Caroline’s and Klauses’ dialogues here are fantastic. There is banter, there is clever push and pull, there is light ghosting over very deep and important things, valuable things, precious things. It’s mesmerizing to listen to the finesse of “chipping at someone’s emotional foundations”, told as form of art by Klaus. It gives you chills, but you are somehow unable to turn away – this abyss beckoning and drawing you in. We hear Klaus enunciate unspeakable things that he could have done, had he not, “fortunately for her”, wanted Caroline otherwise. In my personal opinion, the explanation given to her question “why just not compel me” is the best answer that actually dotted the “i”s to the same question that floated in my mind back when I watched the show. Why just not force/compel/otherwise entangle Caroline in his web, when he clearly could have done so, given his strength, ability and experience? Surely, the early TVD Klaus (the best one) did not have any moral scruples to that. And here we have it, the simple and thus brilliant response – “To compel… hate, love – the coin that your loyalty binds together, I’ve no need to filter either of those through my own perspective. I want you”. This is so marvelous, so elegant, so spot on, that I can’t help but hold my breath every time I read it.

It is a marvelous feeling, to be chosen. And when you are chosen so very decidedly, without reservations and conditions, it’s hard not to choose back.

Good call, Caroline. You’re way smarter than the one on the show.

Enjoy.

Much Love.

As always, you never disappoint. Hope you write more Klaroline fics.

One of my all-time favourite stories

Wow, this is really great! You write so well!
Klaus always persistent in what he wants and how he wants, Caroline fighting for what she wants too, But in the end, neither of them has the desire to be alone for eternity and seek the loyalty of those who live around. I really loved all of this! You should totally continue, I don't know, as a series of drabbles/oneshot within that universe, showing Klaus and Caroline living in New Orleans, Caroline's college years, the overprotection of Klaus in relation to Caroline and her safety, some fights even because they are Klaus and Caroline, they are territorial, proud, bossy and stubborn people! Anyway, have a great night xoxo

Great writing!

love it

Loved! This couple is amazing, every time you write them its amazing, you get them perfectly no matter which direction you take

This was brilliant, a great read. Thank you for writing it...

That was definitely one of THE best Klaus/Caroline fics I've ever read! Their quick and witty banter was spot on! Its the whole reason I love them together, they compliment each other...uhh verbally hahaha good job on this

This is fantastic. Can there be more? Please?

I love this! It has everything that makes a wonderfully delicious Klaroline fic—slow burn, smut, sass, darkness—and it's such an amazing read, I've gone through this twice now! I look forward to seeing where you're going to take this story because I know it'll be a roller coaster ride.

xXx
CeruleanBlues

I love the way you write klaus 3 *this* is more of the feeling i got from klaus when he was still the big cheese in tvd. and even more so i love the sensuality in klaus' obsession/love he feels with caroline. i can't wait to read how you develop caroline.

That was pretty hot

Great story! Loved the way you progressed their relationship little by little.