Hey guys, sorry this is such a short chapter, I've been super busy and haven't had time to write.
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Caroline's POV
I heard Damon and Stefan talking loudly downstairs, and a door slam. I glanced out my window, and sure enough, Damon had stormed off. I got ready for the party, adding the last finishing touches. The watch was at the back of my mind, and little did I know, this would save my friends in the long run.
~later~
Stefan, Damon, Elena and I were all standing in the historics room, observing things that the families had brought to show.
We were currently reading the first registry, and Elena just happened to notice Damon and Stefan's names.
Huh. I realized. They must have been there at the first signing. Interesting. How are they going to cover that one up?
"The original Salvatore brothers." Damon said, smirking at Stefan. "Our ancestors. Tragic story, actually."
Stefan visibly tensed. "We don't need to bore them with stories of the past."
Elena frowned at Stefan for a moment before batting her fake eyelashes at Damon. "It's not that boring I'm sure, Stefan."
Damon smirked and another person walked into the room.
"Yes, I agree that it would be interesting to hear." a British voice chimed in, and I turned my head to see Klaus, looking smashing – wait, what am I saying, this guy has bad news written all over him – in his tux.
Stefan groaned, rubbing the back of his neck. "I'd rather we not talk about the past, Damon. It gives me a headache." he smiled, an idea coming to him. "I have an idea instead. Elena, why don't you dance with me? I'm pretty good."
She grinned in excitement, and Stefan glared daggers at Klaus and Damon, while shooting me an apologetic look.
Klaus walked over to look at some things at the other side of the room, and Damon took this as an invitation to talk to me. "I want to apologize to you for being such a world-class jerk the other night when I tried to kiss you. There's no excuse. My therapist says I'm acting out, trying to punish Stefan and make him mad."
A growl sounded, and a side of Damon's face twisted up in a smirk as Klaus tensed on the other side of the room, obviously ease dropping now.
"For Katherine?" I deadpanned, and he studied me for a moment, almost as if he was comparing me to her. I found it odd that I defined his gaze as comparing. I couldn't look like her, now could I? I was unique, right? I'd have to ask Stefan about that.
"It's all in the past." he paused. "Right Klaus?" he glanced at Klaus, who was still stiff.
Klaus didn't respond, feigning ignorance.
Damon then went on to explain to me about the Battle of Willow Creek, and the church. Klaus stormed out of the room for some reason, leaving us alone, which, I had to admit, made me a bit uncomfortable. "The history books left out that there were people in the church that burnt down. The vampires." he met eyes with me again, judging my reaction.
My face was blank, and he continued. "The founders rounded them up and burned them alive. We had someone in that church, someone we cared about. We went to rescue them, and they were shot and murdered in cold blood."
"That's how you guys...died?" I lowered my voice. "Why are you sharing this with me?"
He shrugged. "Dunno. Felt like it."
"I'm sorry you and Stefan have whatever between you, but Elena and I can't get in the middle of it. I hope you two can work it out."
Damon nodded, smirking at me. "I would say I hope so too, but..."
I rolled my eyes at him, and headed outside where everyone was dancing.
Of course, Damon followed me out, and I saw Alyssa dancing with an annoyed Klaus, and Stefan and Elena still dancing.
"Care to dance?" Damon suddenly asked, extending a hand.
I stared at his hand for a moment, then out at the floor, where everyone was dancing. "Sure."
We danced slowly, his hand on my waist, and our hands interlocked in the air. We didn't speak, or meet eyes. I simply stared over his shoulder, and felt his eyes study my face intensely.
"Seriously, Damon? Staring? Take a picture, it'll last longer." I mumbled under my breath, and he chuckled. "You -'' He sighed. "Never mind."
"What?" I met his bright blue eyes and frowned. "You can't do that. Start to say something and then brush it off like it was meaningless."
We stared intensely at each over for a moment and he sighed. "You look like her."
I opened my mouth to question him, my brows furrowed, when it was time to change partners. I whirled around, and met Stefan.
"Hey." I smiled at him and he smiled back, obviously trying to enjoy himself.
"I hope Damon didn't drive you too crazy." he murmured. "Sorry about that."
"He was on his best behavior. He even apologized for trying to kiss me the other night."
Stefan's eyes widened. "He what?"
Oops must not have told him about that...
"I slapped him. It was no big deal." I tried to brush it off, but knew Stefan wouldn't let it go that easy.
"He's unstable, Caroline. Be careful around him."
I nodded obediently and Damon's question echoed in my mind.
"Stefan, what did Damon mean by -" I started to say, and we switched partners again.
I was now in Klaus' arms, and I shivered uncontrollably. "Hello." I greeted, nodding my head.
"Caroline." he said, and I shivered again, loving the way my name sounded on his lips.
NO. Bad Caroline! You can't feel this way! He has a girlfriend, and plus, he's a vampire, and he's dangerous! I bet he's killed people! Innocent people!
"Cold?" he asked me, a grin on his face, and I nodded.
He glanced over my shoulder as we danced, and he raised his eyebrows. "Looks like Stefan and Elena are having a lovers quarrel."
When we were turned around in the dance, I peered over the shoulder, and saw Elena looking annoyed and Stefan looking worried.
Uh oh, what did Damon do now?
TBC...
I have some ideas for later on c; and some major plot changes perhaps, too. But not that major, like in between major and minor...
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