Stefan's POV

"Once upon a time there lived a majestic King, who lived with his noble brother in a colourful kingdom where music and art was celebrated. The king did not for see having a child but he lived in an enchanted land where all things were possible. In time he was blessed with a beautiful baby daughter, for whom he only wished peace and happiness. Still, the king had demons, who persuade him. There was a ruthless beast who wanted to take the kingdom for her own. Armed with a pack of untamed creatures, she drove the other magical creature from their land. And there was a wicked sorceress, with enchanted stones that weakened the king on every full moon.

Seeing the shadow his enemies cased upon his home, the king was driven to send his beloved princess away, convincing all who remained that she was forever lost. The king, in his sorrow turned away from the world. The castle closed its doors and the kingdom fell. Some say that the only light shines in the castle, illuminates the shadow of the once mighty king in the room meant for his child. But as the ruthless beast took rule over the fallen kings round, little did they know that he and his brother would not rest until their enemies were vanquished, for they believed that one day they would heal their kingdom and bring their princess home so that she may live, happily ever after."

I stood in the doorway, looking at Caroline sitting on the floor with her legs crossed, just beside Hopes crib with her arm going in between the wooden poles so that she could hold our little angels hand as she told her, her bedtime story.

It wasn't the first time I heard her telling it to her. I'm sure you could guess it was about her father. Although Klaus thought it was better Hope only saw me and Caroline as her only family, Caroline thought that it was important to tell her where she came from, from the very beginning.

It's almost unbelievable how quickly we got attached to this little creature. I never imagined myself with kids; if I knew it was going to look like this I would have a whole new perspective on life. Of course it was hard at the beginning, I had no idea how to change her nappy for example or that children couldn't eat specific things until they reached a certain age. But I had Caroline, she helped me with everything. She was my other angel.

Caroline told me many times before that she always imagined herself with a husband, at least two children and someday grandchildren that she could spoil. I knew that if it was possible, she would have been a great mum. But it's something I cannot give her. Although she doesn't talk about it anymore, whenever her birthday comes near she gets miserable because she knows she will never age and never have these things in life that she could have had if she was still a human.

Neither of us knows how long we will have with Hope, but we're trying to make the best of it. Cherishing every moment we have with her.

I was so distracted that I didn't notice she fell asleep resting beside the crib. Not wanting to wake her up I carried her back into her room, placed her gently in her bed and put the covered over her legs. She looked so beautiful, but it's not like I didn't notice before. The thought of her never really leaves my mind.

I started to see that Lexi maybe was right. There was definitely something between Caroline and me even if I didn't want to admit it to myself before.

I sat next to her on the bed and just stared at her for a second or two. This girl had no idea what she was doing to me; when she would come up to me during the day and place a small kiss on my cheek, or lips by mistake from time to time and then I would have to find myself any excuse to kiss her back, how she blushed and made me want to take her into my bedroom, and how she always was just there next to me.

Was it bad of me to think of Caroline, my best friend, this way?

I think I have to take a cold shower.

Caroline's POV

I woke up and for the first time in a long time I actually slept really well. It was 9am and Stefan was supposed to be going to work in a while, I haven't even made him breakfast yet. He should have woken me up.

I get dressed using my vampire speed and walk downstairs as fast as I can only to find Stefan already eating with Hope in his arms as she was drinking her milk in a little bottle. I look opposite him and see another plate on the table with scrambled eggs and bacon, my favourite. I think my face said it all because he says with a matching smile on his face..

"Look Hope, sleepy head is finally up" pointing in my direction with his fork

"Stefan you should have woken me up"

"You looked really tired yesterday, you fell asleep next to Hope and I had to carry you to your bed" I think I was as red as a tomato when he said this "and any way me and Hope made breakfast today for a change, haven't we sweetheart?" he throw her up a bit in the air and she just giggled "But I have to go to work so girls, have a nice day. I'll see you later" he said placing Hope in my arms and giving me a quick peck on the lips.

"Stefan!" I shouted as he was just about to leave "thank you for the breakfast" I said as I returned his kiss.

Our day with Hope went on as usually nothing special. We went to the park, then she watched teletubbies and I cleaned up the house a little. After that I gave Hope her milk and finally took her upstairs so that she could have her nap.

I was just about to make dinner but first I called Elena to see how things were going in College and with Damon.

"Elena, hi"

"Hi, Care. You haven't been in touch lately."

"I know I'm sorry, it's just that there is so much here to do with Hope that I never had time. Anyway, tell me how are things with you and Damon?" Of course she already knew about Hope due to Damon not keeping his mouth shut,

"We're good, but his still trying to find a way to help Bonnie on the other side"

"Well I hope it will work out somehow"

"Yeah me too, by the way Damon told me that you moved in with Stefan. Is there anything between you and Stefan Care?"

"What? No... I mean.. Why would you even think that?"

"I'm not stupid, I just wanted to tell you there even if there is something, you have my blessing" Stefan was her first love, and somehow when she said that, it really made me happy.

"Thank you" I answered quietly, almost a whisper

"Never mind, when are you coming to visit? I finally want to meet Hope and..." suddenly I heard a knock on the door. It couldn't be Stefan this early could it?

"Listen Elena, why don't I call you back? I promise you will see her soon. I have to go. Say Hi to Alaric for me at Whitmore"

"Yeah ok, bye Care!"

When I opened the door I saw two well build men at the door, I never seen them before in my life. Maybe it was a mistake. I mean.. we never had any visitors.

"Hi, can I help you?"

"Hello, yes" said a man on the right "I'm looking for Stefan Salvatore, I'm his friend, I think he lives here, is he home by any chance?" I can see that he was lying, they both acted so strange, one was looking around like making sure that nobody saw them and the other was eager to came inside the house.

Stefan warned me that this might happen.

I didn't even wait to shut the door in the guy face, unfortunately he was too strong. He couldn't be a vampire. Vampires can't walk into somebody's house without being invited. Before I knew, they were both inside.

Hope. I had to keep her safe.

I run as fast as I could to get to the stairs, get Hope, and get the hell away from here. I was a bit too slow, before I even used my vampire speed one of them throw a stake at my shoulder. The pain didn't stop me, I got to Hopes and took the stake out even though I could still feel splinter in my shoulder.

There wasn't enough time for me to even get my phone; I ran back down stairs, just in time, and got out by the back door.

What now? If I go to where Stefan is they might follow me because it's not far away and they might hurt him, I couldn't risk that.

I got into my car as fast as I could with Hope still asleep and drove off as quickly as it was possible. Looks like Elena was going to see us sooner than she thought.

"Elena..?!" I shouted as I got to her dorm room, breathing heavily. I felt like I was about to pass out, the splinters must have dug even deeper into my skin.

"Caroline, why are you... Oh my god" she said as she saw in what state I just came in. I handed her over the baby and collapsed on the floor choking up blood.

"You need to... you need to get.. The splinter out of my arm and chest" she didn't hesitate; she took Hope and set her on her bed while she took care of my wounds. "They came for Hope"

"they? Vampires from New Orleans?"

"They couldn't have been vampires, they must have been either werewolves or witches"

"Ok, I'm done. It should heal in a while. I'm going to call Stefan, Damon and bring you blood bags. You stay here next to Hope"

I didn't have to wait long, Damon came back with Elena and Stefan came after them not long after. He saw me sitting next to sleeping Hope and in a flash took me into his strong arms.

"Are you okay? What happened?"

"I don't know, they.. they came and said they were looking for you and before I knew it they were inside the house. I looked like they were looking around for something... someone. They must have been looking for Hope, Stefan" I said with fear in my eye. "We.. we can't go back. They'll find us"

"I know.. I know" He said, drawing small patterns with his hand on my back, calming my nerves down.

"You were too close to Mystic Falls, that's why they found you" stated Damon, leaning against the wall with one arm around Elena's waist.

"Your right, we need to move, and fast."

"I'll go and take care of things for you in Perth so you don't have to go back there brother"

"Thank you" he said with real sincerity in his eyes.

"Ok well I need to tell my mum that I'm leaving and..." she would be worried; I had to tell her I had to move with them, they were my family now.

"Caroline, I put your life in danger. I think you should stay with Elena, its better that way" said Stefan not looking into my eyes any more,

"What?" I said standing up straight next to the bed like he did too "no... no, I'm coming with you and Hope. You.. you don't want me with you and Hope? Have I..."

"Caroline, I'm just worried. I don't want anything to happen to you because of this whole situation"

"We need each other, don't you dare push me away!" I shouted "Have I done something wrong?" I asked with tearing eyes. Maybe he was just sick of me..

"No, no. You've done nothing wrong"

"Then I'm coming with you"

"If that's what you really want" he said as he pulled me into his arms once more "just please don't cry"

After I calmed down, I phoned my mum telling her I needed to leave with Hope and Stefan for a while and it was best if she didn't know why and while I did that Stefan finally properly introduced little princess to Elena and Damon when she had woken up.

I saw Hope in Elena's arms playing with her long wavy hair and Stefan besides her laughing at Hopes intrigued face; they looked like I once imagined their future together. Did Stefan really have no more romantically feelings toward her? He told me more than once before that he didn't but I wasn't sure any more. Maybe he was just playing along because he knew she loved Damon and knew they wouldn't be together.

"We're going to miss you. Phone us once in a while and visit soon." Elena said as we were saying our goodbyes beside Stefan's car

"We will, don't worry"

"I hope things will work out with Hope and everything"

"Yeah me too, bye Elena" I hugged her once more before getting into the car and waiting for Stefan as Damon whispered something into his ear. They said their goodbyes and Stefan drove off, It felt so weird leaving them behind but then I remember the reason why we were doing this. And the reason was the little girl in the back. "soo... where are we going?"

"Jacksonville, Florida" he said with a smile on his face placing a small kiss on my lips.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter, there's going to be some action in the next one between Caroline and Stefan if you know what I mean :3. Leave a comment below if you enjoyed this chapter, or any other feedback ;)