Caroline is in New York having just gotten into Columbia College. She befriends IT girl Serena Van Der Woodsen and takes a liking to Nathanial Archibald. But will Caroline be able to let go of the werewolf that left her almost a year ago, taking her heart with him? BASED ON THE VAMPIRE DIARIES AND GOSSIP GIRL TV SERIES
"Have a good first day sweetheart" My father shouted as I skipped out of the front door. It would take some getting used to; New York was a big change and walking out to huge silver buildings definitely contrasted from walking out to trees. I waved and blew a kiss.
"Thanks Dad!" I shouted back before getting into my black Jaguar, my baby that my dad and his boyfriend got me for my birthday just two months ago. I put my seatbelt on and drove to the Columbia campus. I was so excited although felt completely out of place the minute I arrived. Everyone there was so…over the top, dressed as if they were attending a high class business meeting of some sort. I raised my eyebrows. I should probably go shopping. Although there were a couple of people who were wearing jeans, a top and jacket just like I. I inhaled deeply. Being a vampire in New York was going to be a hell of a lot harder than it was in Mystic Falls. Columbia had always been a dream of mine. A dream I shared with no one. I was thrilled when they accepted me, since everything was going horribly wrong back in Mystic Falls. Tyler had left and my heart still ached when I thought of him, Matt hated me since and ratted me out to my mom about what I was, luckily Damon compelled Matt and my mother when the vervain was out of their system, and above all I just didn't fit well. Sure, it was my "home" but I was tired of living in that small little town. I was Caroline Forbes and I wanted an adventure.
I got out of my car and locked it. A long brown, over the shoulder bag hung from right shoulder as I walked into the main office. They didn't do assemblies of any sort in college. Just a short meet and greet with the receptionist about you schedule and a map of the school. There was a small line but I didn't mind. I couldn't wait to see what I had in store until Holiday Break. I stood in the line and tucked a single curl behind my ear waiting for my turn. Suddenly out of no where a petite frame just walked to the front and demanded that her beautiful blonde friend have her schedule, now. My eyebrows grew closer. The girl was kind of tall but only because of the stilettos placed on her feet, and wore a short fuchsia pink dress that had a high neckline but looked very classy indeed. A bit overdressed for my taster though. Her hair was a dark brown and was wavy and short. Her friend on the other hand looked completely opposite. She wore skinny jeans with an oversized white tank sop that wouldn't work on most women but definitely worked on her. She had smaller heels on compared to her brunette friend but still looked stunning. Her hair was a vibrant blonde that finished half way down her ribcage. She was, to me, super model material.
The blonde said "Blair there's a line! I'll just wait" Ah, her name was Blair. What a weird name.
"No, Serena you will not! Schedule please Martha?" The Blair person demanded. I rolled my eyes and stepped out foot out of the line so I was in Blair's view.
"Excuse me, there's a line and it's kinda growing so you might want to join now" I said to the Serena girl politely. She smiled appreciatively and also slightly embarrassed to the scene her friend was putting on. Blair narrowed her eyes and walked over to me, her heels clicking against the floor in an off pattern.
"And who are you?" She exclaimed. I raised my eyebrows. Damn this bitch was difficult. I smiled at her.
"Caroline Forbes and you?" I asked innocently. She fake smiled at me before laughing.
"Blair Woldorf but I'm sure you already knew that" She beamed. I just looked at her. Who in hell did this girl think she was? Damon Salvatore? She must have noticed my puzzled expression as her expression suddenly turned angry and full of panic. She did that small fake smile again before speaking.
"Daughter of Eleanor Woldorf, Queen of Constance, Chuck Bass's ex girlfriend, come on you must have read some of this on gossip girl" She said in a rushed voice. I just raised my eyebrows and looked back at Serena.
"You can hop in front of me here if you like?" I said to the tall blonde. Serena smiled and walked over to me. Blair just pouted and bid her friend goodbye. Serena sighed.
"Thank you; I'm Serena Van Der Woodsen" She put out her hand and shook it and smiled back at her.
"No problem. I'm Caroline Forbes" She laughed and released her hand. Me and Serena got on great! We both got out schedules and noticed we have most classes together. It was the start of a beautiful friendship. She was fun and bubbly. Kind of like how I used to be, minus the insecurities. I wondered often throughout the day whether Serena and I will get close enough for me to tell her about my secret. I would know all of hers if I checked out the site gossip girl. A few of my classmates would tap on my shoulder and suggest I go on it before hanging around with her permanently.
"What's the big deal with this 'gossip girl' website?" I asked Serena at lunch. We had no classes for the afternoon and so decided to go get a starbucks. She laughed as she received her caramel cream frappuccino from the till. I already had my latte. We sat on a small table in the corner.
"Well it's basically this website and a girl posts gossip about…well everything on the Upper East Side. I'm one of her main victims" She raised her eyebrows in a frustrated manner as she slipped the straw into her drink. I would definitely be sure to check this website out. Then Serena's phone bleeped. She rolled her eyes as she checked her message. "Yup it's her. Here" She handed me her phone and I read the text.
SPOTTED: S with another beautiful blonde who we hear goes by the name Caroline Forbes from a small town in Virginia, Mystic Falls. So sweet, and this cutie seems to be having a swell first day hanging out with our Upper East Side Queen B, but be warned new girl it's not easy being friends with a Van Der Woodsen. Just ask Blair Woldorf. Get your claws out, you're gonna need 'em.
Xoxo gossip girl
Wow. No wonder everyone was so fascinated with this site. How the hell did she know who I was? Serena noticed my shock as she took the blackberry from my hand. "I know" She nodded. I laughed but our little conversation was soon interrupted by a very smart look guy who looked about Serena's age. His jaw line looked sculpted which tempted me. Shoot. I haven't had much blood today and was getting hungry being surrounded by all these people. He walked over to us with a smouldering look on his face slightly pouting. I crossed my fingers under the table. Please don't be a Damon, Please don't be a Damon. I wished mentally. "Well hello Serena, mind introducing me to your beautiful friend" oh great, he's a Damon. A more, serious and handsome Damon but, nevertheless a Damon. Serena just sat there looking bored. She must have seen this a hundred times. Her eyes moved to me.
"Caroline Forbes, meet the biggest ass you will come across in your life, Chuck Bass" Serena joked. Chuck took my hand and kissed it. "Pleasure to meet you Caroline Forbes, I'm Chuck Bass" I laughed awkwardly. I know his name was Chuck Bass, Serena just said it was. Did this seriously work on women around here? I politely pulled my hand away and smiled thoughtfully at him.
"Nice to meet you too Chuck Bass" A slant smile was now created on his face. I had to admit though he was extremely handsome, and his fashion sense wasn't half bad. A little dramatic, but everyone's aloud to be dramatic. "So are you at Columbia?" I asked, creating conversation. He smiled and did a little…pout thingy. He used hand gestures to symbolise the impact of what he was saying.
"I actually don't attend school. I'm in the business industry" My eyes were suddenly wide with realisation. This wasn't just a normal teenager, this was Chuck freakin' Bass! He's like a billionaire or something because his father built half of the Manhattan skyline or whatever. He noticed my abrupt shift in expression and smiled nodding his head cockily, which immediately put me of him. I had had enough of cocky guys in my life. Tyler wasn't cocky…god I missed him, maybe I should try calling him again. I shook the thought from my head on focussed on my new friends. I laughed quietly and flipped my hair.
"So you're the Chuck Bass?" I asked smiling with my eyebrows raised. I smiled back slightly pouting again.
"I suppose you could put it like that" He stuck a hand in his pocket and then someone called him over to the counter. He was very handsome. His hair was styled messily but in an exceedingly sexy way. His wore jeans and a men's coat with a snug scarf to complete his look. His eyes were a striking blue colour that were now looking into mine. He smiled softly and waved but never approached us. Chuck bid us goodbye and went over to his gorgeous friend and collected his order. I then wondered how long he's been in here for, and I hadn't even noticed him which surprised me. His eyes remained on me as he got his coffee and he breathed a laugh before leaving. I bit my lip from the inside. My thoughts immediately broke when I thought about Tyler. I hadn't seen him in almost a year and didn't know if he was dead or alive. Maybe I should try and find him before going into anything serious because when Tyler left we were on the outs, but before that we were something…epic. I sighed sipping some of my latte.
"I know. Nate has that effect on you" Serena mumbled looking into her frappuccino. I was confused but suddenly realised. She and Nate had a history. Maybe even a recent history and that's why he was so resistant into coming over.
"I'm guessing you used to date him" I said with raised eyebrows. My throat burnt slightly as I cleared my throat. Gosh, why couldn't there be such a thing as a bloody latte. My breathing got a little heavier but Serena just gave me a regretful look.
"Is it really that obvious?" She asked. I nodded and smiled apologetically. She sighed and leaned in closer to me. She started from the beginning. The unspoken attraction between the two whilst he was dating her best friend, to their recent relationship where she kissed her other ex boyfriend Dan Humphrey therefore Nate had broken up with her. It was all kind of…strange. Serena was an innocent slut. I couldn't think of other words for it. She was gorgeous and obviously attracted a lot of male attention but her decisions were bad and I started reconsidering my acquaintance with her. This, gossip girl person had warned me and maybe I should take notice. But I needed a distraction. If I didn't have one I might just loose my mind. I sighed. Taking a leaf out of Damon's book never usually worked out but maybe this was a method I should try.
I was getting seriously hungry so made up and excuse about having to meet up with my dad and left the starbucks leaving a lonesome Serena sitting by herself. I felt sorry for her. I shrugged it off. Blood. I needed blood. And then an unsettling thought came to the surface of my mind.
I wonder what Nate's blood tastes like…