CHAPTER 1

***SO I KNOW IM PRETTY MUCH THE MOST HORRIBLE PERSON IN THE WORLD. I BEGAN LIKE THREE DIFFERENT STORIES AND HAVENT UPDATED ONE IN QUITE A WHILE. IF YOU HAVE EVER WRITTEN FANFICS THEN YOU MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED MY STRUGGLE…I JUST CANT GET ANYTHING OUT FOR ANY OF THEM. BUT AFTER READING LIKE EVERY STORY ON HERE MY BRAIN STARTED CHURNING. IM IN LOVE WITH THE NEIGHBOR THEMES SO HERE GOES :) HOPEFULLY YOU KIND FOLKS WILL GIVE ME REVIEWS AND FOLLOWS, I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU…JUST TRY TO BE NICE LOL. THANKS FOR STICKING AROUND GUYS XOXO***

CHAPTER 1

It was a rainy day in New York City but that didn't sour Niklaus Mikaelson's mood. The sky was dark as rain poured down heavily, smacking off the windshield of the chauffer driven Bentley he was currently traveling in. No matter how terrible the weather was today, Niklaus' outlook was brighter than the sunniest day the city had ever seen. After receiving a disgustingly large, multimillion dollar inheritance from his biological father upon his unfortunate passing, Niklaus decided to move to the big city and pursue a couple dreams. It started with buying his first apartment in a skyline building. After much research and many meetings with his relator, he finally chose his new home. Sky. The building was the most incredibly architected building in the city, he bought it within the first three minutes of being in there. The building manager assured Niklaus that the other residents were either famous, well known or well off; that he wouldn't have any issues with unruly neighbors. He let out a sigh of relief at that since he had yet to meet the only other resident on his floor. He was on the top floor with an exclusive elevator, just for the two apartments. The movers already had all of his new possessions (and the few old ones he chose to bring) delivered to the apartment, he was left with the dreaded task of unpacking and organizing. That would explain his sister and brother who have been incessantly nagging him the entire ride. Luckily for Niklaus, he grew up in a large family so he was very used to blocking out annoying banter. No matter how much he was skilled in that department, he was relieved when they pulled up to the front of the building. He ignored his brother's jealous remarks and got out of the car and really took in his new home.

"Wow Nik" his sister, Rebekah said standing beside him staring up as well "You weren't lying when you said your view is the clouds"

"Oh sod off Bekah" came his brother's voice from behind them "always the kiss ass"

"Shut up Kol!" Nik and Bekah both said in unison making the younger brother smirk at how easy it is to get under his sibling's skin.

Kol's obnoxious comments continued the entire elevator ride and Nik found himself questioning his own judgement with inviting his brother along to help with the unpacking. Unfortunately for him it was too late, the elevator bell made a dinging noise alerting them to their arrival as the doors opened.

"Oh Nik, this is beautiful!" Bekah exclaimed looking at the wide hallway leading to the two doors adjacent to one another. There was a medium sized round table in the center with an enormous vase of all white flowers to go with the white décor of the hall.

"I'm over here to the right" Nik said leading them to his front door quickly before Kol went knocking on the neighbors door to introduce himself or something else completely ridiculous, since he was notoriously known for being an ass. Nik had no interest in meeting the other residents of his building, he didn't intend on being there much anyway with his new work opportunity.

As soon as he had the door open his sister rushed in and began her own personal tour of her brother's new home. Nik lead his brother into the living room and over to the mini bar he had already stocked with all top shelf choices.

"I figured we could start off with a little motivation before the real work begins" Nik said with a smirk, handing his brother a scotch. "But hurry before Bekah makes her way in here and begins bossing us about"

"Nik this is your place, just tell her to sod off" Kol replied before knocking his drink back in one swig

"Have you gone mad?" Nik asked with a chuckle "one refill then we work"

"Fine, but I say we get a drink break after each room unpacked" Kol said with a mischievous glint in his eyes

Nik just shook his head and downed his drink before looking around the apartment, this was going to be a long night.

Caroline made her way into work early this morning, she had multiple deadlines to meet, photos to choose for her articles and editors to sweet talk into rushing her work along. She knew that going out this past weekend was a bad idea, but she couldn't very well deny her best friend Katherine now could she? Katherine was one of the subjects of her writings for this month's issue. Katherine just happened to be the 'it' model in the business these days and Caroline's family just happened to own one of the biggest fashion magazines in the world so their friendship was one of the most natural things in Caroline's life. They clicked from the first time Caroline interviewed Katherine for a piece on Prada and never stopped talking since. Caroline took her job as lead writer at the magazine very seriously. She had to work very hard for many years to get where she was in her life and everyone knew that. No one held her family name against her in this business, they knew she was a force of nature.

"Glad to see you're still alive" the receptionist at the main entrance said "Your mother has been asking around about you"

"Seriously?" Caroline asked flipping her wavy, blonde hair over her shoulder and shifting her Louis Vutton bags on her arm "how early did she get here?"

"Very early" the girl said looking down at her desk as they both heard loud clicks of heels signaling the quick approach of someone

"Caroline" the short blonde woman said with a warm smile "so happy you are back in one piece. I know how Kat likes to party. I worry one day she will corrupt you"

"Oh mom" Caroline said beginning to walk "that ship has sailed long ago, but Cabo was nice! Denzel and his wife were there"

"Oh, lovely" Liz said with a smile "So I hear talk of new money in the city. A high end club opening up on the main strip in the building that the one rapper used to own"

"And…"Caroline pushed as they approached her office, she turned the handle walking in and unloading her stuff as her assistants flooded in and out with her days work and much needed coffee.

"And once I get more details I will need you to check it out, it will definitely be tonight. Its opening night" Liz said peaking Caroline's interest. Opening night of a club on the strip means good PR for her and the magazine. Lots of who's who faces and names will be floating around. Caroline was confident in her mother's ability to get the information. "I'll be in touch sweetie, now get your articles in. Slacking isn't like you"

Caroline dropped down heavily into her desk chair letting out a deep breath and beginning her work. Fifteen minutes in her phone started going off. She swiped the answer button and put in on speaker knowing who it was.

"Hello Kat" Caroline said continuing her typing

"Hey shot slut" Kat's voice rang out through her office causing Caroline to quickly remove her best friend from speaker phone

"Thanks for that, from the whole office by the way you dick" Caroline said with a snicker "What's up?"

"Did you meet your new neighbor yet? Is it a he? A she? Hot? Ugly?" Kat rambled on

"Calm down killer I haven't met the new neighbor. I got in just a few hours before I had to begin work in case you forgot" Caroline said "But want some good news?"

"Obviously, that's why I called you" Kat said, Caroline could hear her smile through the phone

"Mom says there is a huge club opening on the strip" Caroline said finishing her work and emailing it to the editors with a sweet little note attached, then closing her lap top and relaxing in her chair "I need my partner in crime for this. Possible networking opportunities, you know we work better as a team"

"Abso-fuckin-lutely!" Kat said making her friend laugh "Ironically enough I just bought us both killer club dresses from a new Italian line. Very Versace meets Tom Ford. You'll die"

"Ironically, huh?" Caroline said smirking "My mom emailed you didn't she?"

"You're mom may have given me a heads up that I totally used to our advantage….along with your mom's company card number" Kat said

"I love you" Caroline said admiring her friends skill, she only used the card once. How she memorized the numbers, Caroline will never know.

"Love you too slut, see you tonight. Come over after work for some dinner and pregaming?" Kat asked already knowing the answer

"See you at six" Caroline answered before hanging up and continuing her work.

Before the end of her work day, it came as no surprise to have an email with the club information from her mom. Apparently it was owned by someone named Niklaus. Trust fund baby. British. Her mom's detailed never ceased to amuse her. Caroline smirked as she wrote the information down and gathered her things leaving the office for he day and heading to her best friend's loft apartment.

"Are you nervous about the opening Nik?" Kol asked as he looked the place over and watched his brother prep the bar area "I cant believe you're bartending tonight"

"What better way to get to know your customers than learn what they like" Nik asked with a smirk and he walked from behind the bar

"Nik there is already a line around the block to get in! Who ever did your advertising deserves a gift of some sort" Bekah said with an excited smile on her face.

"Alright you two, the doors are about to open. Kol do you remember what I said?" Nik asked looking at him seriously

"Yes brother," Kol said mocking his older brother "No fighting, no scandalous activities with women in the open and no one in the back room unless they have one of these" he says waving his lock card. His brother had the back locked down. He wasn't willing to risk someone trying rob him.

"Then lets all have a great night" Nik said smirking and nodding to the dj to turn the music up then to the bouncers to start leaving people in. Here goes nothing.

Caroline pulled down her skin tight red dress that her not so innocent best friend picked out for her. The heels she wore were a little higher than usual causing her to feel unsteady, but she wouldn't be shown up by Kat who walks in these things for a living. She would hold her own. She looked over to Kat as they approached the front door, she looked great as usual. They both had their long hair curled to perfection and make up looking fierce. They were ready to dominate.

The girls walked up to the bouncers who recognized them immediately. "Miss Forbes, Miss Petrova, what a pleasure to see you fine ladies again"

"Hello Antonio" Kat said with a wink as she walked by him pulling Caroline along so she wouldn't get cornered and hit on again by the meat head

Once inside the girls had to do a double take. It wasn't quite what they were expecting. As soon as Caroline heard it was a man that owned it she had her doubts, seems as though he had help with the interior. It was all very modern and flashy. Very New York. She looked through the sea of people seeing many famous faces littered through and in the VIP.

"Where to first?" Kat asked looking around excitedly

"Lets mingle" Caroline said leading the way and taking a glass of complementary champagne

They chatted and danced for a while before Caroline left Kat with some model friends to hit the bar. This was an important part of the club. If the bar wasn't on point, the place wouldn't survive. As she approached the bar she saw an open spot, sliding in it right away and having a seat. The bar was a beautiful white and gold marble that had running lights all through it.

"What's your poison sweet heart?" Caroline was pulled out of her thoughts at the accent floating her way, as her head shot up she was rendered speechless. Before her stood an insanely gorgeous man with dark blonde short curly hair, blue eyes that penetrated, and stubble that screamed touch me!

"I'm sorry what?" Caroline stuttered out, a bit embarrassed until he smiled. Of course he had to have dimples.

"What can I get for you miss?" He asked again this time a little louder

"Oh give me a vodka" Caroline said looking down at her phone, at anything but him.

"Please?" he said standing in front of her still with that same stupid smirk

"Excuse me?" Caroline shot back looking at his smug expression

"So you are familiar with manners" he said laughing and sliding her the drink

"You're a real charmer aren't you" Caroline said sipping her drink "But hey you can make a drink so you have that going for you at least" she began to stand up

"Retreating so soon?" he asked "I was enjoying our little interlude"

"At least one of us was, you're rude" Caroline said giving him back what he handed her, the guy seemed to thoroughly enjoy her forwardness

"So are you, but I still enjoy talking to you. What's your name?" he asked, blue eyes memorizing her, but she quickly shook it off

"Not interested" Caroline said getting up and walking away, turning back once to send him a small smile as he watched her walk away

"Where have you been?" Kat asked as her best friend came back to the table

"Got into it with the idiot bar tender" Caroline said sitting down, still in clear view of him, Kat looked over and started to fan herself

"Good god, who cares how much of an idiot he is…that man is gorgeous" Kat said causing the other girls to look and fawn too

"Yea if you're into egotistical assholes have at it" Caroline said

"Well you've met a lot of my ex's so you know that's pretty much the case" Kat said as they were interrupted by a waitress coming over with four bottles of champagne and a card. She handed it to Caroline and smiled "Let me know if you ladies need anything else" she said before walking away

"What was that about?" Kat asked picking up the bottle and nodding in approval at the fine selection

"I don't know" Caroline said as she opened the card and read it out loud.

'TO MISS. NOT INTERESTED

YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ENJOY DRINKS ON ME TONIGHT. YOU AND YOUR MANNERS LEFT QUITE A MARK ON ME.

THE RUDE BARTENDER'

"Wow" Kat said "Never stop with the surprises do you? Only you could verbally assault someone into liking you"

"Well drink up because I don't want to be here all night" Caroline said pouring herself a glass and trying to avoid eye contact with the man she knew was still watching her from across the room.

Regardless of what Caroline said, they ended up staying later than she wanted and going out to eat at a local diner after. Needless to say Caroline didn't make it back to her place until closer to 3:30 am. She stumbled into the big glass sky scraper that was her home and got into her elevator. She pushed the button and leaned against the wall while it made the climb up. When the bell sounded Caroline made her way off the elevator and over to the windows. She always looked out the window by her door before going in her home. The view was too beautiful not to. She was about to go in when she heard the elevator dinging again announcing someone that had to be her new neighbor. No one else had access to their elevator and she didn't order anything from the desk. In that same moment she ended up dropping her purse and spilling the contents in front of her door. She was too busy picking it all up to look at who was getting off the elevator. It wasn't until she heard the his voice that she looked up.

"Mean bar girl?" he asked surprised

Caroline was shocked to see the bartender from the club standing in front of her, the questions going through her mind at that moment were endless.

"Oh shit" she said at their predicament

"Not the response I was hoping for when I met my new neighbor" he said

"I didn't know my new neighbor was the bartender from a club" Caroline asked

"Oh but I'm so much more than that sweetheart" he said with a smile helping her collect the rest of her items before holding out his hand to her "Niklaus Mikaelson, I kind of own the club"

"oh…"Caroline said being cut off by her new neighbor

"Shit?" he asked with a smirk and laugh.

This was not good.

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