Chapter 1

Caroline Forbes was fed up with being treated like a stupid blonde. She was ready to know the truth. This was the day that would change her life but she didn't regret it in the slightest. The day that started the journey between her and a certain hybrid. Little did she know her story was just the beginning.

Caroline's dad, Bill Forbes was a scientist. Ever since her mother died his father became more engrossed in his work. Little did she know he wasn't researching the common cold but instead a way to bring back a certain extinct type of tree, white oak.

Caroline was told ever since she was young that on her 16th birthday she would learn more about the "research." her father did. When her 16th birthday finally came around her dad decided to put it off. She couldn't believe it. He said with the new developments in his research it was better to hold of till she turned 17. She was furious at him but begrudgingly came to terms with the fact that he wouldn't budge. She didn't understand what was so important that he put it off. Eventually she learned to deal with the fact she'd have to wait. But now she was turning 17. Tomorrow would be the day she learned the truth and she was more than ready... Or so she thought.

Caroline wanted to spend her last day of being 16 with her closest friends, Katherine and Bonnie. She had proposed a girls night out at the grill. The girls quickly agreed... Katherine quicker than Bonnie. She said something along the lines of needing to get out because of some boy she hooked up with now wanting to start a relationship. That was the thing with Katherine. She didn't do relationships. Sometimes Caroline envied how she could get involved with someone without emotions. That was Caroline's problem. She couldn't do things without involving her feelings. She cared... sometimes to much. Caroline pushed the thoughts aside as she got ready.

Within 2 hours Caroline put on a pair of denim jeans and off the shoulder blouse paired with cute white flats. She put on some subtle makeup not wanting to over do it. Once she decided she was ready she texted the girls and told them she was heading over to pick them up.

After a car ride of blasting music and making an oath not to discuss any boy or parent drama, the girls reached the grill. As they got out and headed inside Caroline felt a tug on her jacket. She looked behind her and saw Katherine. She raised her eyebrows questioningly.

"Look Care I know how devastated you were over your Dad not telling you about... Whatever it is he's not telling you. But I know this year is gonna be kick ass. Don't ask. I just know." Caroline smiled at her best friend's words and was about to say something when Katherine said. "Oh come on and get inside before you get all sappy on me."

Caroline nodded and followed Bonnie inside with Kat.

About 4 shots later Caroline and Katherine had found there way on top of the bar table. They were dancing and knocking drinks off. She couldn't tell what was louder the sound of glasses breaking as they fell of the bar counter or the deafening music.

Bonnie had decided to be the driver and kept her drinks down to 1. She was currently trying to fight off a certain brunette who wouldn't stop trying to get her to drink more. Caroline heard faint words he spoke such as. "Darling, One drink." At one point Caroline strutted down the bar table and asked Bonnie if she should kick him where it hurts. Bonnie just smiled and told her she could handle it. Caroline would've pressed more had Katherine not convinced her to keep dancing.

As Kat and her danced she noticed someone watching her. It made her stop cold but she couldn't figure out why. The man was striking with curly ginger brown hair and blue eyes that held an icy tone. Although he seemed completely alluring to anyone with eyes, Caroline couldn't help but shiver when they made eye contact.

This was where her story began. It wasn't with her dancing on a bar top or downing shots. It was right now. It was the moment that their eyes met. He would be the man to break her down and build her stronger. He would be the death of her but she just didn't know it yet.