Author's Note: Hello lovely readers. This I'm quite terrible at summaries, I know, sorry. But basically, the main things I wanted to base this story on is the saying "it's a small world," and just how relationships and bonds are formed between friends and/or lovers. I posted a story with a similar "theme" to it, but I decided to just incorporate it with this and delete the other. It'll focus mainly on Klaroline, but I'll try to also write about the other characters' lives. Klaroline, Stebekah, Delena, Kalijah, and Kennett are the main couples. Anyways, enjoy!
Caroline Forbes has never been one to wallow in self-pity, but getting cheated on by your boyfriend of six years is a big enough excuse to lock up and cry, right? The painful memory of catching Tyler having sex with his secretary Hayley was playing vividly over and over in her mind.
She spent the holidays in her hometown of Mystic Falls with her mother then flew to New York to surprise Tyler for New Year's Eve. Caroline unlocked the door to his apartment using the key he gave her years ago since she figured he'd be at work 'cuz it was a Tuesday. Imagine her surprise when moans and grunts were coming from the bedroom. Anger consumed her as she walked in front of the door. Oh, someone was DEFINITELY having sex right now. She turned the knob then pushed open the door, and sure enough, there was Tyler, thrusting his not-even-big-enough-to-brag-about dick into his assistant Hayley.
"Really Tyler?!" was all she managed to get out as she stared in disbelief at the scene in front of her. Tyler gave her the 'this isn't what it looks like, Care' excuse – what else could it have been? Then he told her he loved her, but it was the distance that led to his indiscretions. He was in New York and she was in Chicago; seeing each other for only a few days in the year was just not enough anymore.
That night, she flew to back to Chicago, broken-hearted and miserable. Caroline locked herself in her room with break-up songs keeping her company as she tried to make sense of all that happened. She left a note outside her room informing her housemates of the break up and that she needed to be alone. Her friends respected her wishes for the most part, and only knocked when they left trays of food in front of her door. Their gesture was appreciated, but Caroline just didn't have the appetite. Instead, she just cried and slept and listened to music.
"Way to start your 2014 Forbes," she thought to herself. It's been three days since she got back and she finally decided that it was enough. Caroline sat up from her bed and sighed, "Ugh, everything in this room reminds me of him!" Their pictures were in frames surrounding her room, stuffed animals he bought her were on her shelf, and even the charm bracelet he gave her was still on top of her dresser. She wiped her tears with the sleeve of her top before grabbing the closest box she could find, "Guess I'll have to throw all these crap away. Maybe I can set them on fi-" Her train of thought was interrupted by loud banging on her door followed by a "CAROLINE FORBES, OPEN UP THIS DOOR! RIGHT. NOW."
She sighed. The voice belonged to her one of her best friend/housemates Bonnie Bennett. "You've been holed up here for three days, Care. I think it's time that we-"Caroline opened the door, "talked." Bonnie sighed as she saw her best friend's messy blonde hair, swollen red eyes, and puffy nose. She did what any best friend would've done and pulled her in for a hug.
After pulling apart, they made their way to the bed and sat. "Care, I'm so sorry about what happened," Bonnie said as she took Caroline's hand in her own.
Caroline just shrugged and gave her a sad smile. It was a moment before she replied, "Yeah, well, we were bound to break up. I mean who were we kidding? Neither of us are willing to move, so I highly doubt we would've ever gotten married." Tears blurred her vision as Bonnie pulled her in for another hug. "I mean, I just wish he didn't cheat on me you know?" she said in a shaky voice.
"I know, Care. He is the biggest jerk for hurting you like this," Bonnie was angry at Tyler and sad for her friend. As Caroline's quiet sobs began to stop, she sat up but this time, it was Bonnie who wiped away her tears. "Look, Stefan will be home soon and he wanted me to tell you that we are going out."
Caroline tried to smile, "Where are we going? Where are Stefan and Elena anyway? Is Enzo back from his trip?" She finally remembered about her other housemates. Bonnie is her childhood friend from Mystic Falls, Virginia who is now a music teacher at the local high school, teaching both voice and piano; Elena Gilbert is also a childhood friend that currently works for the local newspaper as the chief editor; Doctor Stefan Salvatore works at the hospital as a surgeon and is her adoptive brother as a result of becoming an orphan when he was 10, and Caroline's dad was his dad's best friend so Bill Forbes decided to take young Stefan and his older brother Damon in and raised them as his own; Enzo Malarkey is Damon's best friend who is basically like a brother to Stefan and Caroline as well – he moved in with them awhile back after his girlfriend broke things off with him and basically kicked him out of their apartment all because "he loved his music more than he loved her." Damon had previously lived with them, but moved to New Orléans with his girlfriend Rose two years back. The house they live in now is a huge property of the Salvatore's that they had acquired after the death of their father.
"Your favorite bar, work, work, and nope," Bonnie replied to her as she stood up, "Elena said she'll meet us there, and like I said, Stefan should be on his way home." Bonnie held on to the doorknob and smiled again, "We'll leave in 30 minutes, so go get ready."
Caroline huffed once the door was closed, "Well, my first night out as a single woman after six years. Might as well make the most of it." She picked up the box once more and began to take down all the things jerk-head Tyler ever gave her. After two minutes, she made one last one last sweep to make sure nothing remained. "That is a goodbye to you Tyler." Caroline closed the box, making a mental note to set it on fire later that night.
She managed to take a quick shower, blow dry and curl her hair, and even put makeup on in the span of twenty-five minutes. The other five she spent putting on a simple, black lace dress, white pumps, and various accessories. When Caroline was satisfied with her looks, she grabbed her purse left her room.
She made her way downstairs and found Stefan in his scrubs sitting on the couch. "Hey, Care! I've missed you!" Stefan held his arms out as Caroline basically threw herself at him. "You know you're five minutes late. You're losing your touch Blondie."
Caroline chuckled, "You just stole Damon's line!" She buried her face in Stefan's chest and mumbled, "And I missed you too, Stef." Stefan Salvatore was the best brother anyone could've ever asked for. He and Caroline became instant friends the moment they met and has been inseparable since. Stefan protected her, comforted her, and made her laugh when she all she wanted to do was ball her eyes out.
Stefan rubbed her back and kissed her hair, "Come on little sis, let's go get some decent food in you." He smiled and led her to the front door. Caroline let a mental sigh of relief that he didn't bring up Tyler. Leave it to Stefan to be a gentleman.
They met Bonnie by the front door. "Ladies, shall we?" he asked as he offered both his arms to his friends.
Bonnie and Caroline giggled before replying, "We shall."
Before making it to the car, Stefan's pager went off. "Damn, you'd think being stuck at work for 36 hours straight that they'd give me a break!" He smiled apologetically at the two, "I'm sorry guys but duty calls."
"It's okay, Dr. Stefan. Go save lives and be a hero," Caroline smiled as she gave him a hug,
Stefan nodded, "Alright, have a lovely night to you two. And tell Elena not to party too hard."
"Bye, Stefan!" Bonnie called after.
After a twenty-minute drive, they pulled up to the parking and noticed Elena leaning against her car.
Caroline was first to get out and ran to her other friend, "ELENAAAA!"
"CAROLINEE!" Elena met her half way and gave her a hug, "I know we just saw each other like Christmas time, but I've missed you." Both Caroline, Elena, and Bonnie all flew back to Mystic Falls for the holiday season to spend time with their families while Stefan flew to New Orléans to be with Damon. Bonnie, Elena, and Stefan then all flew back to Chicago before New Year's Eve while Caroline went to New York – and well, you know the rest.
The trio entered Gloria's, Caroline's favorite bar. It had this vintage, 1920's feel to it, and on the weekends, they usually had a jazz band playing. Elena went to reserve them a table, allowing Caroline to look around the crowded room. Her eyes stopped at a man-probably the most handsome man she's ever seen. He was wearing what seemed to be business attire, probably in his late twenties/early thirties, curly light-brown hair, kissable lips. "Oh god, where were you six years ago?" He was talking animatedly with another man whose back was turned against her. "Those lips looks so soft, I wonder-"
"Earth to Care?" Bonnie had her hand on Caroline's arm and slightly shook her.
"Huh?" Caroline snapped back to reality. "Sorry, do we have a table yet?"
Elena nodded and extended her hand to Caroline which she took before following the waitress. Caroline made sure to keep her eyes straight as she passed by the man who filled her thoughts just a few moments ago – not realizing she also caught his attention as he neared his table.
"Thanks for coming here guys," Caroline said as she picked up the menu.
"No problem, Care," Bonnie replied, "Besides, a lot has happened in the past few days, we gotta catch up on all you've missed out on." Caroline smiled at her two friends, thankful that neither seemed to want to talk about her recent break-up.
Forty-five minutes later, they found themselves finishing up their meal. Elena was filling in Caroline on the crazy things Stefan told them that happened in the E.R. "I believe Stefan's exact words were 'I shit you not', there were two guys dressed as Obi-Wan and Luke on New Year's Eve who both got injured while 'fighting' with light sabers. I mean, wha-"
"I DON'T THINK YOU'RE READY FOR THIS JELLY (the three girls stared at each other)
I DON'T THINK YOURE READY FOR THIS JELLY (the song seemed to be coming from Elena's bag)
I DON'T THINK YOURE READY FOR THIS (Elena was beyond embarrassed as she searched for her phone)
MY BODY'S TOO BOOTYLI-" (Caroline and Bonnie were doubled over, laughing)
"Hello?" Elena answered. "Really? Right now? You have got to be – yes this is a bad ti – is it THAT important? FINE, I'll be there in twenty." She huffed as she placed her phone on the table. Before her friends could ask what the conversation was about, Elena glared at them. "Okay, who changed my ringtone?" she raised her eyebrow.
Bonnie and Caroline began giggling again as they pointed to each other. "You know 'Lena, you really shouldn't leave your phone lying around when you use the restroom," Caroline said between giggles.
Elena pretended to roll her eyes but joined in the laughter, "Yeah, ha ha, laugh it up. I'll get you guys back. Anyways, that was Alaric. He said there was something that needed to be taken care off before we finalize what we're publishing for tomorrow." Elena sighed, "Sorry guys, we'll have to continue this another day." Elena pulled her wallet out to pay for her meal.
"It's fine, 'Lena, there's always a next time," Caroline smiled.
"Alright, well I will see you both at home," Elena smiled back as she gave her friends hugs and turned to leave.
"Guess it's just you and me, Bon!" Caroline turned to her best friend, who had guilt written all over her face. "Oh no, you're leaving too?"
"I'm so sorry, Care," Bonnie placed her hand on Caroline's, "I kinda, sorta made plans this evening already with my 'Mystery Man' as Elena likes to call him."
Caroline offered Bonnie a smile, "Nah, its fine! Go have fun, but I better meet him soon!"
Bonnie hugged her friend, "Thanks, Care! I promise to make it up to you! Want me to drop you off home? I totally forgot we carpooled."
"It's alright, I think I'll stay here for a while. Maybe I'll sit at the bar and just ride a cab home," Caroline looked around, "Maybe that hot guy is still here. Wait, what? You're newly single and you want to be with a hot guy?"
"Okay, well, I'll be off now. I'll see you tomorrow, Caroline," Bonnie hugged her and walked out.
Niklaus Mikaelson has never been one to believe in love at first sight - and maybe this is more of an 'attraction in first sight' - but the moment he laid eyes on the beautiful blonde that walked by his table, he became completely awestruck. She had blonde, loosely curled hair, creamy white skin, and the most gorgeous body that was covered by a simple tight-fitting black dress. What struck Klaus, however, was her smile that can surely light up even the darkest room. She walked with poise and purpose, but it didn't strike him as being arrogant.
"Klaus, are you still listening?" his attention was brought back to his business partner Kieran O'Connell who flew in from New Orléans to discuss their new building.
"Yes, sorry Kieran. Where were we?" Klaus stole one more glance at the blonde angel and found her sitting with two people he presumed were her friends. He's decided that he WILL make her his, and he always got what he wanted.
Kieran cleared his throat, "Right, well we were discussing how you want to distribute the work load within your new team."
Klaus nodded, "Well why don't you first find out how much they can handle before we finalize anything? I'm sure Marcel can handle being in charge for the time being as long as he has Thierry and Diego."
"Okay sounds good," Kieran closed his notebook.
"How's Camille anyway?" Klaus spoke up. Camille or Cami O'Connell was Kieran's nice who was set to marry Elijah for business purposes but ended up calling it off and running to New Orléans with Klaus's best friend Marcel Gerard.
Kieran shrugged, "She's doing fine, I guess. She's taken up a bartending position in at the Deveraux's bar. Is Elijah still upset?"
Klaus chucked, "He was never in love with her to begin with, he only came out with a bruised ego."
Their conversation went on for another hour before Kieran bid farewell so he can catch a red eye to New Orléans. Klaus looked around and noticed the blonde's female friend walking out and the other friend nowhere in sight. The blonde angel then made her way to the bar, and he knew that this was his chance to make her his.
Thanks for reading, and I apologize if it's long. This was kind of like a prologue to the story, the next chapter will be Klaroline meeting and such. Thoughts, comments, questions? Please review. (: