The Depth Of Love

This fanfic starts off from the beginning of season three and it's a love story about Klaus and Elena. Other pairings in this story that will be developed are:

-Rebekah/Jeremy/Anna love triangle

-Damon/Bonnie/Kol love triangle

-Stefan & Caroline

-Elijah/Elena/Klaus love triangle

People who are still alive in this story: Jenna and Anna

Inspired by: my wonderful friend and sis Amber A.K.AAmberHale (her fanfiction ID)

Chapter Rating: T

Words: 3,628

Spoilers: She departed the bathroom just as she hit send, and that's when someone grabbed her arm from behind.

"Hey, what are you—"

Music in this chapter: (all music can be found on Y-T-U-B-E as well as our official Depth of Love t-u-m-b-l-r page. Please refer to my profile for link)

Every time We Touch- Steve Angelo & Sebastian Ingrosso/David Guetta

Jhen- Aiko - Mirrors (J-ZUS MILLION Edit) (When Klaus & Elena are dancing)

Mike Snow - Silvia (Hook N Sling Goodwill Remix)

Chapter 1

Close Encounters

September 14th, 2012 7:33pm

Dear Diary,

Where do I even begin? This summer went by so fast. It's already mid-September; my senior year of high school and so much has happened in such a short time. Stefan and I broke up. Things just weren't the same between us. Ever since Caroline's turning, she and Stefan started spending more time with one another. I felt him withdraw a little more from me and I eventually believed that he had fallen in love with her, but he denied it every time I confronted him. I love Caroline, I know she would never interfere with my boyfriend and I and she didn't, but when you spend that much time training a newly turned vampire…some sort of bond is bound to happen. Maybe he always had feelings for her, but never realized it. Anyway, things didn't get any better when he returned to town as the Ripper. Klaus had taken him away for the summer on a killing rampage and we all tried very hard to bring the old Stefan back. Even though we succeeded, he and I were too damaged to survive as a couple. It really sucked admitting that our relationship was over. We both still care about each other though.

I think Stef and Care are dating now. It's possible that they're afraid to go public with their relationship status because of me. To be honest, I've gotten over him. He's strictly in friend zone. I can't say the same about Damon though. I do feel something for him, but I think I'm worried to act on them. He's just so impulsive and destructive at times. Getting serious with him would be a recipe for disaster. Damon is just…Damon. I've seen him parade around town with some women every now and then, but I'm sure they were more of a quick lay and vampire meal than anything remotely close to girlfriend status. Well, that's pretty much the latest 411 on my non-existent love life at the moment.

The Originals are still in town; Rebekah, Elijah, Kol and of course the homicidal hybrid, Klaus. He still plans to use me as a 24 hour blood bank to create more hybrids and ever since he bit me during the moonstone ritual…the nightmares haven't stopped. Almost every night I dream about standing in that clearing in the woods, fire blazing around me and feeling Klaus's warm breath against my neck. He sinks his fangs into skin and drinks from me, draining me dry and then my body goes limp in his arms. But that's not even the disturbing part. Something happened that night between us. Something I never told anyone. The unsettling fact is that, while he was drinking from me, I felt this surge of euphoria. Like I had become one with his body and I was breathing through his lungs. It was arousing me, even though I knew he was giving me my death sentence; killing me softly.

I hate him. I hate that hybrid bastard and I hate that I keep dreaming of that horrifying night. All it does is refresh the memory for me, when all I want is to forget. Jenna almost died that night as well. If Bonnie had died, she never would've been able to save her. I was supposed to die. I couldn't understand how Klaus was still able to transition into a hybrid while I still lived. The moonstone curse had been broken, and the doppelganger still lived. I LIVED. I guess he figured out a way to bend the laws of magic. But I was almost dead. Stefan and Damon took me to the hospital right after and I was given a blood transfusion.

I survived. Jenna survived. We all lived through that nightmare-ish ordeal. Though, we certainly didn't have anything to celebrate. Klaus had finally woken his werewolf gene and he's a hybrid now with a growing army. But something strange happened ever since that night he bit me. He hasn't abducted me and taken me away from my life like he always threatened he would, which I find weird. I guess I should be grateful that he's backed off a bit, but I just don't trust him. Maybe he's got bigger plans brewing. It feels like the calm before the storm and I'm worried that Klaus's reservation on wreaking havoc into my life is just a sign that there is danger ahead.

The only Original who seems to be capable of any decency and humanity is Elijah. He and I have developed a sort of reputable friendship. I like that he respects me and isn't crazy like the rest of the Mikaelson's.

Bonnie, Caroline and I are going to the Mystic Grill later tonight. A new owner took over the management, renovated the place and turned it into a restaurant/club lounge. They did this really cool thing with the sign. 'The Mystic Grill' changes into a glowing red 'Mystic Lounge' every Friday- Saturday night. There's always a DJ spinning amazing house/dance tracks. I think it's great for tourist revenue in this small town. The girls and I usually go there on the weekends just to let our hair down and have a good time. Stefan, Damon and the rest of the gang are often there as well. It's become our new favorite hangout. Technically we're all underage to drink, but Caroline's taken care of that problem numerous times. Vampire compulsion has its perks.

I remember she couldn't make it one night, so it was just Bonnie and me, which kind of sucked because we didn't have our vampire bestie to compel the bartender. But Damon was there and he and he made sure our glasses were full all night, especially mine. I think he just wanted to get me so damn drunk so that he could take me home and be alone with me. Well, I got drunk alright. Totally shit faced, but it wasn't Damon I went home with that night. I ended up crashing at Bonnie's place. That's what girlfriends are for right? To be there for you; even when you're drunk and totally impaired.

Sometimes I feel like I could go on and on writing in this diary for hours, but I need to shower and get dressed for tonight. I'm going to need a new diary soon. I've almost filled out all the pages in this one.

Elena shut her lime green leather bound journal and sighed. There were so many memories from her past that were still haunting her, but she knew she had to push it all away and keep moving forward. So, she stood up from her seated window cushion and repeated a Friday night mantra in her head.

I'm just going to go out tonight and have fun.

~oOo~

It was almost 10pm when Bonnie, Caroline and Elena walked into the Mystic Lounge. They were all dolled up and ready to enjoy the evening with some drinking and dancing. Elena was wearing a white spaghetti strap mini dress, while Caroline wore the same design in black and Bonnie's dress was strapless in olive green. The girls had gone shoe shopping last weekend and their heels looked killer with their dresses. The place was pretty crowded, but Elena knew it would get busier later in the evening. There were little white candles decorated on all the brown lounge tables, adding a more romantic glow to the atmosphere.

The busy bar was the main attraction because of the stunning waterfall that poured behind it. Whoever redecorated the space was an amazing interior designer.

The three of them walked over to the seating section of the lounge. It was filled with modern furniture and sparkling white curtains that were draped around the booth section. They ordered some cocktails and started chatting away.

"Is Jeremy working a shift tonight?" Bonnie asked.

"No, he's off," Elena replied.

"I'm surprised Damon's not here. He's usually a regular," Caroline took a sip from her drink.

"Yeah, but look who's sitting by the bar tonight."

Elena looked at Bonnie and tuned her line of sight. "Ugh," she groaned. "There are so many bars in town. Why is he here?"

"I don't know. He better not cause any trouble here tonight. I don't trust Klaus for a second."

"Well, you can definitely trust in his ability to dress himself," Caroline giggled.

"Oh my god Care! Please don't tell me you have the hots for the hybrid," Bonnie was almost afraid to know the answer.

"No! I'm just saying that," she paused for a moment. "I like his style."

The Bennett witch rolled her eyes.

Caroline was right. Klaus looked really good that night. He was dressed in a pair of dark denim jeans, black leather high top boots, a white shirt and a black leather jacket.

"Is that Kol sitting next to him?" Bonnie asked.

Elena tried to stare long enough without drawing attention to herself, but that sort of failed. "Yeah, it is."

"They better not ruin our night," Caroline complained.

"Whoa, I think he's looking at you."

"Who, Kol?" Elena's nervous laughter filled the air.

"No. Klaus," Bonnie corrected her.

The hybrid was staring at his doppelganger as if she were vulnerable prey, cornered and helpless. All he had to do was stalk and attack.

"Just ignore him," Caroline rolled her eyes. It wasn't long before her favorite song began to play, and that's when she stood up, feeling a rush of energy. "I want to dance!" She grabbed Elena's arm.

"Oh no… I'm going to skip this one out."

"Come on Elena! Have some fun!"

"I promise I'll dance the next one."

Her friend let out a reluctant sigh and then looked at Bonnie.

"Wait, you want me to dance this with you?"

"We always dance to almost everything Bon!"

"I'm so going to fall over in these heels."

"No you won't, come!" Caroline pulled her friend up on her feet and then looked at Elena. "You know where to find us. Don't get jealous when you see that we've picked up some mega hot college boys without you!"

"Don't worry, I won't," Elena laughed and shook her head. "Have fun!"

She pulled out her iPhone once her friends disappeared and checked if anyone had texted her. Her SMS inbox was full with a few messages from Damon, asking how she was and what she was up to. Elena decided to text him and soon they were messaging each other back and forth for the next ten minutes. What started out as pleasant conversation, turned sour because he had begun to upset her. Damon was being too pushy and was pressuring Elena to go out with him. He just couldn't understand that she needed some time to herself. Her relationship with Stefan had really taken a lot out of her mentally and emotionally. Jumping into a relationship with Damon was the last thing on her mind. Regardless of the attraction, Elena knew she had to think rationally. She was about to send him an angry text when a stranger suddenly stepped in front of her.

"I'm sorry but, I seriously can't stop staring at you. You're gorgeous. You absolutely take my breath away," he smiled very charmingly at her. "Dance with me?"

Elena was completely flattered and was all smiles. He was definitely cute; tall, dark and handsome. She had never seen him there before, but dancing with him seemed like the perfect distraction she needed to get her mind off Damon.

"Lead the way," Elena stood up and slipped her hand into his as he led her to the crowded dance floor.

They found a clearing underneath a spot light and started to sway with the music real slow. The handsome stranger was confident enough to wrap his arms around her from behind, pulling her back against his chest. She seemed to be enjoying herself as she danced in his arms.

The song wasn't even halfway through, when Elena felt a sudden loss of contact. He had dropped his arms from around her waist and just as she was about to turn around, a new pair of arms enveloped her. The exposed flesh at the back of her dress flared up in heat because the body temperature of this man was unusually high.

"Ah, that's more like it luv."

No, it can't be. Elena felt her heart drop.

"I'm glad he was able to deliver my message to you," Klaus whispered in her ear.

She shivered and felt her face flush in heat. "What message?" She asked, while her heart pounded in her chest.

He grinned in the darkness and then cleared his throat; "I'm sorry, but I seriously can't stop staring at you. You're gorgeous. You absolutely take my breath away," he paused, adding dramatic emphasis. "Dance with me?"

Elena couldn't believe her ears. "It's pathetic how you had to compel an innocent guy to ask me to dance for you."

"He was drooling over you all evening, but didn't have the balls to approach you."

"Sounds like someone I know," Elena slammed his ego down hard with an indirect insult.

"I thought I'd help him out," Klaus ignored her, completely unaffected.

"You weren't helping him out. You never do anything for anyone unless there's some sort of personal gain for you."

"On the contrary sweetheart, there's personal gain for you in this particular situation," the Hybrid's lips curved up into a wicked grin.

"Oh really?" Elena asked, with venom in her voice.

"You get to dance with me."

What a cocky bastard. She thought to herself.

"Let's be honest Elena. If I had asked you, you would've said no. And I don't do well with rejection."

"You're right. I would've told you to go to hell." Her stomach tightened as Klaus pulled her in closer to his body. She spoke at a normal volume because she knew the hybrid would be able to hear her.

"Then you should be glad I did what I did," he brushed his lips against her earlobe, so she could hear him over the loud music. "Otherwise I would've slaughtered more than half the people in this bar tonight. And their blood would've been on your hands."

Elena wanted to turn around and slap him across the face, but she knew better. She really didn't want to stare into those compelling turquoise eyes. It was bad enough that her hammering heart beat was betraying her pride. Yet, she didn't walk away from him or stop dancing. It was as if Klaus was slowly dominating her body, seducing it to bend to his will.

"Let go of me Klaus."

"You don't want me to," his voice had a deep, seductive undertone that made Elena tremble.

She started having flashbacks of that night when he drank from her blood; that crucial, split second where they cosmically connected on a whole different astral plane. It was just too incomprehensible for the human mind to understand. As much as her brain was screaming for her to run, her body disobeyed and became a slave to the entrancing rhythm of the music.

"I couldn't take my eyes off you from the moment you walked in, didn't you notice?"

Elena swallowed hard and breathed out slowly. "What are you doing?"

"What does it look like luv? Dancing with you," he whispered, adding charisma in his voice.

She could smell his cologne and after shave. It was completely intoxicating her, very similar to the way her blood was teasing his appetite. She had never danced with Klaus before, but the way he was moving with her body felt like they had been dancing forever with each other. It was as if he was so familiar with her movements and matched her every rhythm flawlessly. Jenna always used to tell her, never trust a man who can dance. Elena didn't need to dance with him to conclude that he wasn't trustworthy.

She didn't feel like herself, and she wasn't sure if it was due to the influence of the spellbinding music or the Hybrid's power over her. Her breath caught when he gripped her hips tighter.

"Let…let me go," she shut her eyes, surrendering to him for a moment, before quickly opening them again.

"Do you really want me to hurt your friends Elena?" Klaus threatened her.

"Bonnie's here tonight. She can hurt you."

"She can try," his laughter was dark and sinister.

Elena looked around the dance floor in search of her friends, but couldn't find them anywhere.

"Just shut up," he twisted her around so fast that she gasped in shock. "And dance with me."

A spectrum of flashing lights hovered above them as Klaus slid Elena's hands up his chest, resting them around his neck. He took hold of her slender hips again and began to lead her. She felt like her skin was on fire when he pulled her in closer to his body.

What does he want with me? Why is he doing this? Elena wondered, as Klaus lightly caressed the small of her back with his fingertips. Her soft breasts slowly pressed against the hard muscles in his chest when he finally closed the gap between their bodies. They were dancing very intimately now. Too close for comfort.

There were too many images flashing before Elena's eyes as she remembered that night when Klaus almost killed her. She could smell the salty, metallic scent of her own blood as it spilled down her shoulder. She was able to hear Klaus's heartbeat racing faster while hers slowed down. Her breath evaporated in the cold, while his breathing echoed in her ear; heaving harder once he finally withdrew his teeth from her neck. She felt like she was out of her body once again and everything was overwhelming her. It was sensory overload.

The music finally ended, as the DJ faded into another epic, house track. And it was exactly what Elena needed to break the spell she was under. Fleeing from the Hybrid's arms, she quickly ran through the crowd and escaped into the bathroom.

A couple women gawked at her while she almost hyperventilated near the sink. Luckily, they rushed out leaving Elena alone in the bathroom. The music was still vibrating through the walls, but it wasn't as loud as it was in the main room. She turned on the sink and just listened to the running water to calm down. Her hands were shaking and this angered Elena more than it scared her, because deep down she knew…she knew why she was so affected this way. She was about to leave when her cellphone vibrated.

Text message from Caroline to Elena:

Where r u?

Text message from Elena to Caroline:

Leaving the bathroom, meet u back at our table.

She departed the bathroom just as she hit send, and that's when someone grabbed her arm from behind.

"Hey, what are you—"

But the rest of her words go muffled against the Hybrid's lips because he had pushed her against the wall, and was kissing her so hard and passionately that Elena felt like fainting in his arms. For a few short seconds, she completely surrendered to him, feeling fireworks going off in her chest. But once she realized what was happening, she immediately pushed him off and slapped him across the face.

"What makes you think that I would be so inclined to feel attracted to you?" she said with disgust.

Klaus's eyes glimmered crimson gold, as he tried to stop his vampire side from taking over. He growled when Elena attempted to walk away from him. The next thing she knew she was pushed back against the wall once more as he violently punched his fist through the dry wall. It created a small sized crater next to her head. She jumped, feeling completely terrorized by his explosive temper. There was rage in his eyes as he clenched his jaw and stared her down intimidatingly. Elena had wounded his ego.

"You are my doppelganger Elena. The only reason why you're still alive is because I choose it to be. If I want you dead tomorrow, then it's done. If I want you dead right now," he leaned in closer to her face, while she trembled. "Then I can easily drain you of your life force in under three seconds," his crooked smile was chillingly disturbing.

"Then do it," as afraid as Elena was, she was tired of being bossed around by him. She knew he wouldn't kill her. He needed her blood. "Kill me and put me out of my misery. You'd be doing me a favor."

Klaus stared at her long and hard, while his eyes slowly returned to their soft, aqua color. He removed his fist from inside the wall and took a step back, all the while keeping his eyes on the shaking doppelganger. They said nothing to one another as the music echoed loudly around them.

Elena wanted to blast him. She wanted to yell and vent all her frustrations on the Hybrid, but she just wanted to run away and get away from him more than anything in that moment.

Klaus didn't stop her or go after when she eventually found the courage to walk away from him. He stood there, feeling angry and rejected.

"Hey bro, you okay?"

The Hybrid immediately snapped the innocent man's neck as his body dropped to the floor. "Now I am." He smiled darkly and disappeared out of sight.

A/N: Hope you guys enjoyed this first chapter! Please leave us a review if you want more and definitely check out our t-u-m-b-l-r page for pictures, music and gifs all revolving around our story!