Summary: Humanity is a vampire's greatest weakness; that's what Katherine used to think, though she had always used those words in another context. Now that she's cured, however, she has to face what humanity really means - and she by far doesn't like it. Becoming human has robbed her of everything she values. But Katherine is no quitter. Perhaps this new, this other life is a chance to make things better although she will never lose her main goal out of sight.

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Katherine knew. She knew what is going to expect here once she returned to the dorm. Now that they've got what they wanted, she is to no use anymore. She knew they are going to get rid of her as soon as possible.

And Katherine was right. She could tell by the way Caroline was cleaning the room. Either because she is preparing something or because she's stress cleaning, as the blonde liked to call it. No idea what is supposed to be so relaxing about cleaning. Dust and cobwebs are disgusting, Katherine could never see herself liking cleaning dirt. It's something a maid does, an employee. But a vampire? Why didn't Caroline use the gift of compulsion and find a more pleasant way to calm down?

Caroline stopped dusting the mantelpiece and seemed unsure of what to say. As if Katherine didn't know already. She's human but not stupid. Her brain cells work perfectly well.

"Hey...ummm...now that Bonnie's back...", Caroline started and seemed like she's trying to come up with an explanation.

"Your room's full. Got it. I'll just get my stuff." she replied because there's no use in delaying the inevitable unnecessarily. Katherine knew it's going to turn out that way. She's of no use any longer so let's throw her out.

Katherine moved to her bed - well, Elena's bed - and grabbed the bag underneath it in order to pack her things, trying to ignore Caroline who looked terribly conflicted.

"Thank you, for what you did today."

Katherine stopped in her movements and exhaled. "Well, it's not like you have given me much of a choice, haven't you?"

Of course, that's not the truth. But why admit something which would clearly ruin her bad reputation? Yes, she had helped them by letting herself be used in a creepy bloody spell thingy to bring Bon Bon back. She could have run, Caroline is not that much of a match although she's a vampire. Katherine certainly hasn't done it for Elena or Bonnie. Those two can die or stay dead. Caroline, on the other hand? She had started to like the blonde.

Admittedly, Caroline has changed. Thank goodness because she had been a terrible annoying person. She had grown into an impressive personality and Katherine came to find to like her. Perhaps she's even a little bit jealous of Elena's friendship to the blonde. Besides their beginning differences, Caroline had treated her like a normal person. They've gone into some classes together (which were boring as hell but apparently that's what Elena does), they've had lunch together (the only thing she had liked about that Elena facade), and they had shared a room together.

Seriously, Katherine would have never expected that she would like to go to college. Well, perhaps she didn't like the college thing, but she liked what came with it: Elena's bed and her meal card. It was enough to keep her happy.

But oh well, all good things must come to an end. The dorm has three beds and Elena wants hers back, and the other one's for Bonnie. It's not like Katherine would have been too keen on sharing a room with America's most boring, self-righteous vampire, and the witch who has a tendency to die and do creepy things in the woods. But Katherine had to admit, she's going to miss this place.

"Enough. I killed you once, don't forget. We still hate each other, okay?" Katherine stated before Caroline could say anything else.

She didn't need to hear sob stories and lies that she's going to miss her. Katherine knew that she's going to be forgotten the minute she's out of the door and Elena is back. Whatever weird friendship she had formed with Caroline, it's not going to last. It couldn't last anyway since the possibility of Katherine dying within a year is unfortunately pretty high. But that's another thing she doesn't want to think about.

"Yes, you did, and yes, we do." Caroline looked at her before her gaze quickly dropped to the dust collector in her hands.

"Good. Then everything is said." Katherine responded and bit down on her bottom lip as she closed the zipper of her back.

She's trying to act cool, to not show how desperate she's getting. With Damon having her thrown out and Caroline doing the same now, she has no place to stay. Being human is not as easy as everyone made it seem to be. Katherine couldn't understand how someone could miss being human when they have all the power. God, she missed compulsion, she missed being able to get the things she wanted within a few seconds. Now she had to rely on her ability to charm others, which certainly isn't an easy task. Katherine could only hope that she's lucky and find someone who lets himself be charmed, otherwise, she probably had to sleep underneath a bridge and hope that the rats won't eat her.

The thought made Katherine swallow uncomfortably as she grabbed her bag and took one last look at the cozy bed. By far not the standard she's used to but certainly better than having nothing.

"Thanks for ... everything, Caroline. I appreciate what you've done for me." with that Katherine wanted to turn around and leave. She hated (kinda forever) goodbyes and she certainly didn't want anyone to see how unsure she is of what she's going to do now.

But Caroline grabbed her wrist and stopped her before she could leave the dorm.

"Katherine, wait. I can't- I can't let you go like this. Seriously, do you even have a place to sleep?" Katherine raised an eyebrow because Caroline seemed genuinely worried. How unexpected. Caroline wanted her gone like anyone else, didn't she? It almost appeared as if she cared.

"Everything's fine. I know where I can stay." Katherine lied without batting an eyelid. She's not going to beg for something, she's not going to seem weak. That's not how she wanted to be remembered. The incredible Katherine Pierce begging for shelter. No, she's going to leave with heads held high.

Caroline narrowed her eyes, appearing like she's weighing out if she should believe her or not.

"But just in case your plans don't work out, I'll give you my number. If you haven't already stolen it from somewhere." The blonde quickly turned around and grabbed a piece of paper so she could write her number down as well as grabbing a 50 Dollar note and handed it over to her.

"As foolish as it might sounds, but I don't want you to starve or... freeze to death. Not that you wouldn't deserve it after everything you have done but..."

Katherine grabbed the note and cut her off. Caroline is not going to make it easier. She shouldn't treat her like someone she likes. Because Caroline doesn't like her. She has killed Caroline after all, and she couldn't use Katherine anymore. No reason to continue being nice to her.

"As I said, I appreciate your efforts but I'm fine," Katherine stated again with a firm tone although it's more like something she needed to believe herself.

She was tempted to hand everything back, but she could need money. And an emergency contact although she believed they are all just waiting for her to drop dead so the maggots can feast on her flesh.

"You're really a great person, Caroline. Take care of yourself." A genuine wish because yes, she liked Caroline. Despite the lack of knowledge if Caroline really wanted to help her or hope she gets run over by a car. It had been nice having her as an ally. And no matter if she admits it out loud or not, Katherine is going to miss her.

A/N: That was part 1, I hope you like it . Do you like Caroline and Katherine together? I think they had the potential for great friends