The first Vampire Diaries sneak peek released in advance of Thursday's midseason finale left us asking many questions regarding circumstances and plot, but there's little doubt about what's going on in this one:

Klaus and Caroline getting their flirt on!

The clip begins with Caroline and Klaus admiring his artwork, a snowflake to be exact. "There's something lonely about it," she observes regarding the work ... and likely her potential Original love interest himself.

Caroline initially turns down his request for a glass of champagne, but then comes around when the two "start being nice to each other." Meaningful glances are exchanged before Klaus asks, "Is that our thing?"

Is it? We'll see in about 36 hours.

Watch the scene from "O Come, All Ye Faithful" below and be sure to check back late afternoon to see what Klaus himself, Joseph Morgan, tells TV Fanatic about the big episode tomorrow night ...

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