I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
A/N: Hallo guys. How are you doing? I would like to thank you guys for reading, the alerts, the favorites and the awesome reviews! It really means A LOT! I love you all guys. Here is chap 24. I hope you like it.
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Caroline's POV
My brains were working overtime at the moment. I didn't know what to do. If I would go with James, there was a big chance I'd be safe. But that meant that I had to leave Tyler. And if I went with Tyler, I would be in danger. But I wasn't worried about me at all; I was worried about Tyler.
As long as he is around me, he TOO is in danger. Because they are after me and I can't risked anything happening to him. I would never forgive myself if he got hurt because of me. I would not survive that; that was a sure thing. I needed him to be safe… So with unbearable pain in my heart I said to Tyler:
"I will go with James; you make sure you find Jenny. Okay? I am going to pack my bag now." I ran inside my bedroom and closed my door. I couldn't bear to see the look on his face anymore. With tears rolling down my cheeks, I filled my bag and ran to the living room. James was on the phone and Tyler was sitting on the couch.
He looked like he had been slapped by someone. I kneeled before him and tried to look him in the eyes, but he turned his head away. I softly cupped his face and looked him in the eyes."Tyler, what's the matter sweetie?" I asked. I knew what was wrong; he wanted me to go home with him. I wanted that too, but I NEEDED him to be safe.
He finally looked me in the eyes; that look in his eyes broke my heart. He asked:" Why don't you want to go with me? I will protect you from whatever or whoever, Care." I was about to answer him, when James walked towards us and said urgently:" We MUST go NOW, Caroline! There has been 2 more kidnappings in the past hour. We can't risk your safety anymore, Caroline. The King wants you ''home'' as soon as possible."
With pain in my heart I whispered in Tyler's ear:" As soon as it is safe, we will be together again. I love you. ALWAYS." I pressed my lips softly on his, grabbed my bag and walked out the door with James behind me. My sight went all foggy, cause of the tears. James worriedly asked:" Are you okay, Caroline?"
Without looking at him I answered:" Yes, I am fine." We were in the elevator at the moment; I pressed the button to the 1st floor. He kept asking though; saying that I didn't look like I was fine." Would you please drop the subject, James? You don't give a cr** if I am fine or not. So would you please drop the act?" I said with an annoyed and cold tone in my voice. Okay, that finally shut him up. But when I said that, he had a look in his eyes, I couldn't explain.
But I had no time to linger or think about that look, because when the elevator door opened. We saw 2 very dangerous looking men waiting for us, standing in an attacking position. Without hesitation James got in front of me, shielding me from them.
Then James turned to me and said something cryptic:" Caroline, your kind NEEDS you to be SAFE. I will take care of this. Promise me, that you will RUN." I shook my head furiously and said:" No! I cannot leave you behind!" He looked at me with pleading eyes and said:" Promise me that you will RUN, the moment the fight breaks out."
The fight happened so fast, that I couldn't follow it. I heard grunts and punches and also James shouting:" Run Caroline, RUN! Your dad needs you to be SAFE." So that's what I did; I panicked and ran as fast as I could away from the fight.
Tyler's POV
I couldn't believe Caroline went with him! Here I am, still in her apartment. I didn't have the strength to get up, so I sat on her couch for a long while before I decided to go back to my hotel room. I got out of her apartment and wondered through the streets of New York.
Not only am I worried about Jenny at the moment, but I also am scared to death that something awful would happen to Caroline. At least if she choose to go back home with me, I would be the one protecting her. But I guess she doesn't think I am capable of doing that. I am a good fighter, even if I say so myself.
Besides painting, I also have been practicing martial arts for more than 4 years now. I sighed deeply, hoping and praying that Caroline will be safe. I ended up in Central Park; a couple of hours ago I was here with Caroline, enjoying her being with me and for a brief moment I was happy.
I was sitting on a bench with my hands on my head. Suddenly I thought about a conversation I had with Jenny.
*FLASHBACK*
I was busy painting a piece, when Jenny walked in with food and drinks. I smiled at her and thankfully accepted the food. "Thank you, Jenny. It's a good thing, I have you to take care of me. I do not deserve all of this. Why are you SO GOOD to me?" I said while taking a huge bite of my sandwich.
Jenny smiled wickedly, gasped and put her right hand over her mouth. Then she said:" Maybe, just MAYBE I am your fairy Godmother." She was so over acting; I laughed till I almost peed in my pants. She was laughing along with me and said:" Maybe I was sent by Mythical creatures to look after you. Maybe, just MAYBE it was my job to guide you in life and when necessary also protect you ."
After she said that, we looked at each other serious in the eyes. But after 5 seconds we both cracked and rolled on the floor laughing.
*End of FLASHBACK*
I was fighting back the tears at the moment. She was ALWAYS good to me. I really hope that Jenny was okay, because I don't think I could handle it if something horrible had happened to her. I almost wanted to vomit, imagining all the blood that was on her apartment floor.
I shook those thoughts out of my head and decided to walk back to the hotel. I am going home. When I arrived at the hotel, I went straight to my room and opened it with my key. The lights were on. "What the …?" I whispered. Then I saw her standing in my room, looking very disheveled. Her makeup was smudged and her clothes were a mess.
And her eyes were red and puffy. I sighed in relief and with a shaky voice she said my name."Tyler"
A/N again: Hey guys. This was chapter 24. Who is standing in Tyler's hotel room?
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Ruby