'Hey, gorgeous' Enzo raised his eyebrows as Caroline pushed past him and barged into his room.

'Ugh' she said, frowning in disgust as she ran a finger along the TV stand. 'This hotel sucks.'

He gestured sarcastically. 'Come in'

He peeked out into the hallway then closed the door and turned to face her. 'Is everything ok?'

'Fine' said Caroline, although she clearly wasn't. 'I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?'

Her voice went up a little hysterically and Enzo frowned at her suspiciously.

'OK' he said, slowly, looking at her skeptically. 'So to what to do I owe the pleasure?'

'Damon's back' she announced.

Enzo's mouth dropped open.

'What? When?' he said.

'Just a couple of hours ago' she said. 'Bonnie found a way to get him home.'

Enzo was speechless. He stared at her, lost for words, then a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

'Now that's the best news I've had since I saw your lovely face in that barn' he smiled. 'It calls for a little celebration'

He crossed the room and opened the minibar. He withdrew 2 blood bags and held one out to her. She frowned and shook her head.

'Yeah, so I need you and Stefan to drop this little spat you've been having.' Caroline continued. 'We all need to find a way to get Bonnie out too. And we can do that better if we work together.'

'Little spat?' Enzo echoed, sarcasm dripping from his voice. 'Is that what you call it? He staked me and handed me over to the local hunter!'

'Yeah, well, you're fine now' said Caroline, shrugging dismissively. She sat down on his bed. 'Please Enzo. I need my friend back.'

Enzo was silent for a moment. Then, reluctantly, he raised his hands.

'Fine' he agreed. 'But only until we get Bonnie out. And you'd better keep him away from me'

'Fine' agreed Caroline, readily. She got up off the bed and put her arms around him, hugging him tight.

He returned the hug, surprised and delighted at the affection.

'Well, if I'd known this was what it took, I'd have not killed Stefan months ago' he quipped, a smile playing around the corners of his mouth.

Caroline pulled back slightly and looked at him in the eyes. His arms were still around her and she leaned in and planted a kiss on his mouth.

'You're a good friend, Enzo' she said, her voice cracking a little and tears shining in her eyes.

'Hey, what's the matter?' he asked, puzzled.

She shook her head and forced a laugh.

'Nothing, I'm fine' she repeated, determinedly, but she couldn't hold his gaze and looked away.

He tucked a finger under her chin and raised her face to his. He frowned down at her, his gaze concerned. She looked up into his big brown eyes. He'd been a constant figure in her life for the past few months and he'd shown her more interest and affection than anyone lately. She leaned into his arms and, impulsively, pressed her lips onto his again. This time, though, she let them linger before pulling back slightly. His breath caught and he moved his hand to her back to pull her back towards him, his lips crushing hers. He raised his hands and cupped her face, his fingers running through her hair. She tightened her grip on him and kissed him back, pushing him backwards towards the bed.

'Whoa, whoa, hang on' he said, pulling away reluctantly. 'What's going on here?'

'What do you mean?' Caroline asked, innocently. 'I like you, you like me….' She smiled and leaned back over towards him.

He leaned back and her mouth missed his.

'Believe me, blondie, I'd like nothing more than to take you over to that bed and tear your clothes off right now' he said, his voice low and husky.

'Then do it' she urged, flashing her eyes at him. She arched her back and pressed herself up against him.

Enzo could see the sadness behind the flirtatious act and he sighed and he stepped back.

'Caroline' he said, gently. 'You don't want to do this.'

'Yes I do' she insisted. She leaned forward towards him, but the moment had passed now. He straightened his arms to put distance between the two of them.

'No you don't' he said, firmly, shaking his head. 'Not with me.'

Caroline made a frustrated, guttural sound.

'Oh my God' she cried. 'What is so wrong with me?'

Enzo frowned.

'There's nothing wrong with you darling' he said.

'Well nobody wants me!' tears sprang to her eyes. She realized instantly what she'd said and she turned away from him and put her hand to her mouth.

'Is that what this is about?' Enzo asked, arching his eyebrows. 'Was I your consolation prize?'

'No!' Caroline said, but she couldn't look him in the eyes.

There was a silence between them.

'I should go' Caroline said, dabbing her eyes.

'Caroline-' Enzo began, but she was already gone.