An annoying and relentless buzzing woke Caroline from a deep slumber. She rolled over and retrieved her cell phone from the side table and squinted through the brightness,
3 New text messages and 40 missed calls* blinked back at her.
She quickly unlocked the screen and scrolled down her phone before calling the number back.
"I'm sorry, did I wake you love?" Klaus asked on the other line.
"Are you serious?" Caroline fumed now sitting up in bed, running her fingers through her blonde hair.
"Very much so, how am I supposed to keep you safe if you refuse to answer my calls?" Klaus chuckled.
"You are so not funny. I have to be up in three hours for the mystic falls fund raiser event and not to mention I've been dealing with Tyler drama for weeks. Sleep is mandatory for my sanity, and yours." She breathed rolling her eyes at the clock. "And besides, if you wanted to keep me safe then you shouldn't have even left."
"Sweetheart, we've been through this. You've declined my invite on multiple occasions therefor seizing me to stop asking all together." Klaus informed the hurt in his voice was clear.
"Yeah, but that was before I fell in love with you." She whispered, hot tears blurring her vision.
"Caroline I have to address a few family affairs, but I'll be back to steal you away from Mystic Falls before the next fund raising event." He promised.
"You always have family drama, Klaus. I can't keep missing you like this and Tyler..."
Klaus abruptly cut her off. "Tyler will have his heart ripped out of his chest if he continues to bother you."
"I'm pretty sure I've already done that." Caroline sighed.
"I have to go. Make sure you don't break anymore hearts." Klaus said before hanging up.
Caroline listened to the dead ringing on the other end before mumbling, "I love you too."
Sleep was long gone by the time she tossed her phone and fought to get it back. Giving up all together, she got out of bed and made her way to the closet. She fumbled through a few outfits before finding one she's never seen before. It was a white laced sun dress with a blue ribbon tied around the waist. She pulled the dress off of the hanger and carefully read the note that was attached.
"Your legs will look absolutely stunning in this.
I hope you have a good day at the charity event, and don't forget to check under the bed.
Love, Klaus"
She giggled as she crumpled the piece of paper in her hand. He was always reapplying a smile on her face right after he just got through wiping it off. Once she was done admiring her reflection in the mirror, she then got on her hands and knees and retrieved a black box from under her bed. A pair of Louis Vuitton pumps peeped up at her with another note that read;
"What's an outfit without a nice pair of shoes?
Love, Klaus"
With a squeal she excitedly put them on.
Caroline was in the kitchen brewing coffee when her mother walked in.
"You're up before me." Ms. Forbes stated, "Is everything alright?"
"Everything is more than alright, it's perfect." She smiled handing her mother a cup of steaming black coffee.
"Thank you and May I ask what exactly put you in such a good mood?" Ms. Forbes carefully sipped on her coffee.
Caroline didn't have the heart to tell her mother that she was dating 'the evil and fearful hybrid' that caused such hell in Mystic Falls; instead she just shrugged and returned her attention back on the espresso machine.
"You can talk to me, Caroline." Her mother pushed.
"I know mom... it's just…" She could feel her mother's eyes burning a hole in the back of her head. "For the first time, in a long time, I'm happy."
"I'm glad, I really am. You deserve to be." Ms. Forbes agreed before checking the time. "I've got to go; I'll be home before dinner." She said before heading out the door.
Caroline felt guilty for lying to her mother, and though she seemed to do a lot of that, she couldn't shake the feeling this time. Her mother still believes that she and Tyler will get back together and that this is just your typical teenage dispute, but it goes deeper than that. Caroline sincerely believed that Tyler was the love of her life, and contrary to belief, she was hopeful that she would marry her high school sweetheart. Of course this all changed when Klaus presented himself to Caroline and her group of friends. At first she hated Klaus, she despised him, but the moment he began to fancy her and allow her to see a side of him that he kept hidden from everyone else, she instantly fell for him.
No one saw this coming, not even Caroline. She decided to end things with Tyler before Klaus made him into a hybrid, and with that pain he managed to go away and break the sire bond. Unfortunately that complicated things further, especially when he announced that he did it all for her. Caroline not only broke Tyler's heart, but she broke his spirit, and after many accusations toward Klaus that he compelled her to love him, the gang quickly began to choose sides when they finally realized the truth.
Caroline slammed on the breaks before opening her eyes again. She was already in front of Tyler's house without any recollection of getting there. The Lockwood mansion is where all the events are held and normally this wouldn't bother her, but that was before she was left hated by those she once considered her friends. A tap on the window sent chills down her spine; she hesitantly turned to see the culprit. A very worried Stefan was behind it; Caroline quickly stepped out of the car and inhaled deeply.
"You didn't think I'd let you embrace the disgusted stares and snide comments alone, did you?" He sarcastically asked.
"You're hilarious..." She blankly told him.
"Come on, I won't let anyone drive a stake in your back." He swore forcing her arms in his.
Despite a few glances and whispers, everything was going according to plan. She wasn't being bothered and she was even given a few compliments.
"You look amazing." Tyler said from behind her.
"Oh, Thanks." She mumbled as she turned around. Tyler was in a suit and tie, his hair perfectly sculpted, and smile brighter than she could remember.
"You did it again." He told her gesturing to the people on the dance floor and the others sitting at the tables, laughing and reminiscing.
"It's really nothing." She claimed scanning the room for a quick getaway.
"I've been meaning to talk to you." He started.
"Tyler, don't." Caroline held up her hand. "I'm not going to do this with you, especially at a charity event."
"Caroline you don't understand." He continued as he grabbed her hand.
"No, I understand completely, now let me go." She threatened.
"Please, just come with me, it'll only take a few minutes and then I'll never bother you again." He promised.
"Fine…" Caroline grunted as she reluctantly followed him into the house.
Once they were in his room and away from ear range, Tyler forcefully leaned in and kissed her. He was then greeted with a slap to the face. "How dare you!" she began before Tyler grabbed her neck, cutting off her oxygen.
"No, how dare you." He growled applying more pressure. "I went through hell for you and this is how you repay me?"
"Tyler…" Caroline gasped her feet now off of the ground.
"Don't talk, you've already said enough!" He yelled "I'm going to make you suffer for what you did, and I'm sure you've learned a little bit about betrayal and the repercussions that follow from your boyfriend."
Tyler then bit into her neck, blood soaked her chest. "Do you feel that? The pain is just getting started."
Caroline shot to her feet once the darkness cleared. She was in the middle of the woods, her brain foggy. Instinctively she managed to make her way through the thick brush and home in one piece. The back door was unlocked and normally that would alarm her, but she was too fixated on the pain that seemed to plague her entire body. She stumbled into the living room and onto the floor, her knees refusing to support her any further.
Caroline was awakened by the high pitched ringing from her phone.
"Hello?" She whispered.
"Sounds like you had a good night after all. I'm sorry I couldn't make it in time for dinner, I had to pull an all-nighter at the office, but I promise I'll make it up to you." Ms. Forbes voice boomed on the other end.
"You're fine, mom." Caroline coughed; a sharp pain pierced her sides.
"Are you sure?" Her mother pressed.
"Yes, I'm positive. I have to go okay, I'll see you tonight." She mumbled before hanging up.
Caroline followed the stable support of the walls as she maneuvered her way into her bedroom. She stepped out of her pumps and kicked them to the side; a sudden pounding in her temples caused the room to spin. Caroline inhaled deeply before slipping off her dress; a startling scream escaped her lungs as she held, what use to be a very white sundress, in her hands. Every inch of the clothing was covered in blood, she quickly stood in front of the mirror and starred mortified at her reflection. Her body was covered in dark red welts and rashes, and blood stained her skin. She reached for her cell phone that was tossed on the bed, and dialed Klaus's number, the images around her washed away before he could answer.
"Wake up, Love." Klaus's voice urged through the thick and eerie darkness that consumed her.
Caroline forced her eyes to open, as well as the memories of that night to flood back into her grasps. A wave of nausea rolled through her, followed by blood spewing over her satin sheets and Klaus's lap.
"I'm so sorry." She groaned before another wave hit her. She hunched over the bed, now ruining her white carpet.
Klaus gathered her hair into his hands and gently stroked her back. "Relax, just breathe." He soothed carefully helping Caroline lay back down.
"I didn't mean too." Caroline started, but was too weak to finish.
"It's not the first time I've had your blood on me." Klaus joked, but his eyes were anything but playful.
"Please make it go away." Caroline cried.
"Of course..." Klaus said, placing his hands on her clammy forehead.
The images of last night began to replay and Caroline wailed as she watched herself being tortured, reliving the pain and terror. Klaus's wrist was in her mouth before she could cry out again. She feverishly sucked on his vein and felt the sudden relief erupt inside of her damaged body. The pure bliss of peacefulness surged through her blood stream until Klaus retrieved his arm back.
"You need to rest now." Klaus stated, his nostrils flaring from the rage seeping out from within.
"Don't leave me again." Caroline begged, weakly grabbing for his trembling hand.
"Never…" He whispered as he lies beside her.
Klaus lightly stroked Caroline's hair as he patiently waited for sleep to captivate her. Once certain she was safe and in slumber, He then made his way out onto the back deck. He pulled his cell phone out of his pocket and dialed an old number, voicemail immediately greeting him.
"Hello, Tyler. Rule number one; do not mess with the ones I love." He threatened before hanging up.