Give Me Love Like Never Before
A/N: This is my first Vampire Diaries fanfiction. So please read and tell if you like it. I love Klaroline and they inspired me to write this AU/AH story
I do not own TVD.
Chapter 1
Caroline just couldn't believe it. She was finally leaving her home town for good. She always thought she would spend her entire lifetime as a housewife, married to Tyler. She had spent her whole time in a small town that she had never thought how it would be to live outside her small world.
Caroline was born and brought up in Mystic Falls. She was content living with her mom Liz and planning some events for the town. But life was always full of surprises. And that was how she found herself minutes from setting foot in New York. It was her mom's idea that a change of scene would help. Also, it had been two years since she met her childhood best friend, Stefan.
Stefan-the mere mention of his name brought a smile to Caroline's lips. Both Stefan and Caroline had been inseparable friends. They would spend hours talking and playing together as children. They never had any secrets between them and always looked out for each other. Many, including her mother and his brother, thought they would fall in love with each other eventually. But they just laughed at the mere thought.
Stefan was the one who helped Caroline when she fell down from her bicycle when she was five. He was the one who punched the guy who tried to grope her when she was in high school. He had been there for her through the highs and lows of her life. He left Mystic Falls for his job.
Initially it did hurt her that he chose his job over her but later realized that it was what best for him. They still remained the best of friends. If there was anyone who could comfort Caroline right now, it was definitely Stefan.
As soon as the plane landed, people scrambled to get down. Caroline realized New York was nothing like Mystic Falls as people here were always in a hurry unlike back in her town, where everyone had a laid back and leisurely life.
Just when she was done loading her luggage, a hand tapped on her shoulders. Whirling around, Caroline found her ever handsome best friend, looking down her with a huge smile on his face. She immediately flung herself onto him and hugged him.
Stefan responded with an equally enthusiastic and tight hug. Caroline instantly relaxed sensing familiarity. Subconsciously, she had been quite worried about coming to the most populous city in the United States. But Stefan's warm embrace eased all her tensions and worries and made her feel home. It was just that, nothing could harm her when she was with him.
"Care-bear! Long time no see! So, you forgot about your pathetic friend down here, hmm? ", teased Stefan wiggling his eyebrows. His happiness on seeing his best friend after a long time was evident on his face. Stefan was normally the serious type. Caroline was always like a bombshell full of enthusiasm. They always brought the best out of the other and complimented each other.
This time his joy on having his Care back made him sport an uncharacteristic idiotic smile. Caroline just shoved him and replied, "It wasn't me who left his poor friend alone back at home for a fancy job here", teasing along.
"Oh Care! Still not over it? I told you to join me at that time itself", said Stefan feeling a bit guilty. He had always felt a little apprehensive of leaving back Caroline in Mystic Falls though she had assured that she was fine with it and nothing could make her happier than him doing well in life. Caroline just laughed it off and assured, "I was just joking Stef! I know about you. But are you sure Elena is okay with me staying at your place? I mean, I am sure I could find a place for me here"
Elena was Stefan's girlfriend. They had been dating for three years now and were still madly in love with each other. Elena was always friendly and a perfect match for Stefan. Both were kind, caring, and selfless which made Caroline to conclude that they were indeed made for each other. Unlike Stefan's earlier girlfriends, Elena completely understood about their friendship and was never jealous or insecure.
Stefan just grabbed the trolley from her hands and said, "Don't be stupid. Elena loves you. She has no problem with you staying at my place. So you cannot escape from me even if you wish to". Caroline smiled gratefully but answered "Oh! How disappointing? Here goes my plan to get rid of you" with a little twinkle in her eyes and got into his car. She already felt all her problems and worries dissipate from her. Maybe her mother was right about coming to this city.
"Oh come on Elena! You are as bad as my broody brother. Come on! Have some fun with the interesting Salvatore for a change! ", winked Damon as Elena was busy trying to get everything ready for Caroline's arrival. Since Stefan had the task of getting Caroline here, it was Elena's job to make sure everything was fine when she was there. Damon was supposed to be helping her. Apparently it was rather unfortunate for Elena that he was in one of those moods today.
Damon was everything Stefan was not. When Elena first met him, she thought he was nothing but a playboy. But as she got to know more about him, she realized that he was just a guy who masked everything with his smirk. "Yeah, Damon. I understand that you are dying to visit the new club tonight. But seriously, this is not the right time", sighed Elena setting up the table for dinner. "But why not? Is it because Stef's favourite blonde is coming over?" asked Damon pouting.
"Honestly, you should not have a boring relationship like the one you two are sharing. You want a love that consumes you. You want passion, adventure and even a little danger", told Damon staring at Elena intensely. They stood a little too close to each other's comfort. After a few seconds, Elena just burst out laughing and said between the laughs, "Damon! That was pretty creepy! I thought you were serious, for a moment!" Damon felt himself come out of a trance as he cleared his throat and shrugged, "Well, acting is one of my many talents".
"Whoa! What do we have here? I didn't expect you to go all the way when you said you would take care of the dinner, Elena!" burst out Stefan's voice near the door as he entered the kitchen. On seeing him, Elena's smile automatically widened and rushed to hug him.
They shared a sweet chaste kiss and smiled into each other's eyes as they broke the kiss. Caroline, who had followed Stefan, felt like she was intruding one of their intimate moments. She was immediately distracted by the voice of her least favourite Salvatore.
"Oh! If not for my favourite Barbie! It's been ages since we saw each other, I believe? Did you miss all my sexiness when I was absent, blondie?" teased Damon. Caroline just rolled her eyes. She was used to Damon's taunting from a very young age. For him, Caroline was always the annoying little girl who was best friends with his little brother.
For some reason, both never got on well. Caroline always thought he was a flirt and jack ass while Damon considered her as one of those stupid blondes. If there was one thing they shared in common, it was their love for Stefan. That was the only thing that helped when they had to tolerate the each other's presence.
"Well, I believe I shouldn't have expected any miracles. You are the same cocky and sarcastic Damon. Some things never change", replied Caroline giving him a false smile. When Damon returned a smirk, he was immediately blocked by Elena who welcomed Caroline with a warm hug. "Caroline! It is so nice to see you again. We are really happy to have you here!" beamed Elena still not breaking the hug fully.
"Could anyone please care to enlighten me what is going on here? Am I missing something?" Damon asked genuinely confused. "Ah brother! I think no one told you. But the thing is, Care is staying at my place for a few months to relax" explained Stefan hoping that Damon would be happy with the explanation. But apparently he was wrong. "Fine! I get it that she wants to be at her friend's place. But for months? I thought Elena was going to move in with you this month?" Damon retorted.
Caroline appeared shocked on hearing this new piece of information. She was already guilty that she was staying here but added to that, hearing this additional news made her uneasy. "It doesn't matter!" proclaimed Elena immediately glaring at Damon. She continued when Caroline was about to intervene. "Seriously, we don't have any problem waiting. Actually, we had decided to be together when we move into a new apartment last week only".
Caroline didn't appear convinced and was about to argue when Stefan stopped her by raising his hand. "No Care. It is not what you think. We had already discussed about this and came to this decision. I want to you to be at my place when you are here. And it is not only that" he paused his eyes softening when it met Caroline's blue ones, "I have missed you", whispered Stefan softly.
Caroline felt so overwhelmed. She didn't know what she did to deserve such a great friend but promised to herself that she would forever cherish this friendship. "Aw! As cute as this moment you two are sharing, are you sure about this, Elena?" said Damon turning towards Elena smirking. "After all, Stefan does have a weakness for blondes. Remember Rebekah Mikaelson?" completed Damon with a wicked smiled.
A/N: So here goes the first chapter. I have tried my best to not make the characters OOC. I am sorry for lack of Klaus this chapter. Next chapter will be his and maybe a bit of klaroline. English is not my mother-tongue, so sorry for any grammatical mistakes. Please be kind enough to review. It means a lot to budding writers like me
P.S. I used a line from 3x22 in this chapter. I am sure everyone recognized it.