Caroline and Bonnie hadn't hung out in what felt like forever, which only made it that much better when they had girl's night. It was weird not having Elena there, but she hadn't been in the partying mood much lately. Normally this would bum Caroline out, but this was her night to let go of her worries and relax with her best friend. Besides, now that Elena was a vampire they would have an eternity to drink and gush together.
Bonnie and Caroline talked all night, in between drinking games and shots. Bonnie talked about all the new spells she was learning and getting closer with her dad. They both discussed Elena and her new vampire life, how she was handling and what not. Then Bonnie asked Caroline what was new in her love life, in which Caroline didn't know how to respond.
"Well, Tyler is still in hiding for whatever reason, maybe Klaus threatened him, maybe he got bored of me, I don't know. Klaus is interested, but serial killers aren't usually my type, so. And then there's Stef-" Caroline cut herself short and her eyes bulged. Shit, what did she just say?
"Stefan?" Bonnie inquired, leaning towards Caroline, obviously confused.
"I mean, not like he's in my love life, it's just he's in my life right now, like a lot, and I was listing boys," Caroline bit her lip.
"Oh, yeah, that makes sense. Have you guys been getting closer, friendship wise?" Bonnie asked.
Caroline studied Bonnie, trying to read her. She sure hoped Bonnie wasn't bluffing and that she believed her. I mean nothing was going on after all, so there was nothing to be embarrassed about.
"Oh, yeah, I think he needs someone to talk to right now, and I'm there for him and he knows that. But what's awesome is that he's a really good listener too and he actually cares about what I have to say, you know?" Caroline gushed.
"Yeah, Stefan's a good guy, just watch yourself. You don't want to get feelings for your best friend's boyfriend." Bonnie warned.
"Oh, no no no! It's not like that at all, really, Bonnie." Caroline shook her head, and made a face as if the thought of liking Stefan was repulsive. She prayed she had convinced Bonnie, because she wasn't even really sure she had convinced herself.
The two drank and danced and watched movies and played games until they passed out on Caroline's bed.
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When Caroline woke up she reached around her for her bed sheets. Why was it so cold in her room? When her hands came up empty she opened her eyes, sitting straight up as she realized she wasn't in her bed at all, she was in the backseat of a car. She scooted up to see who was driving and took a deep breath when it was Stefan. Wait, why was she with Stefan in a car?
"Stefan, what's going on?" Her voice was hoarse after a long night's sleep.
"Oh, hey sleepy head, rough night?" Stefan answered, smiling at her through the rearview mirror.
"No, where are we going?" She asked, scratching her head and looking out the window for any sign of their location.
"We're going on a little trip, you and me." He answered.
"Stefan, I hate to break this to you, but this kind of feels like a kidnapping." She said as she crawled into the front seat.
"Well, that's probably because it is." He turned to her and smiled, and she couldn't help but smile back. "Damon thought it would be a good idea if I took a little vacation. He thinks I've been too stressed lately, worrying too much about Elena. I decided a little trip couldn't hurt me, so I packed our bags. You were out like a light, by the way, I nudged and nudged but you wouldn't wake up, so I carried you into the backseat and let you sleep." Stefan explained.
"Okay," Caroline mumbled, trying to make sense of it all, "I understand why you're in the car taking a trip, but I don't understand why I'm here too."
"You didn't think I was going to leave you unprotected with Klaus out there, did you?" Stefan snorted as if the idea was insane. He looked over at Caroline, who wasn't laughing, but instead had the same dazed look on her face, "Elena isn't the only one I've been worrying about, Caroline. Damon's there to watch over her, but I wasn't going to leave without you, leaving you so vulnerable."
"I've told you once, and I'll tell you again, Stefan, I can handle myself." Caroline insisted, she hated when people didn't think she was strong.
"I know you can," Stefan looked over at her and gave her a small smile, "I'm taking you more for my benefit than for yours. It makes me feel better to know where you are at all times. Besides, I figured you'd be a fun travel companion." He winked and she felt the blood rush to her cheeks, looking away in hopes that he wouldn't see.
"I am a great travel companion, I know more car games then you can imagine!" She giggled, pulling a leg up to her chest, "But before we get into that, where are we going!" She insisted, her curiosity killing her.
"We're heading south, you decide." Stefan reached into the center console and pulled out a map, laying it gently in Caroline's hand.
"Can we go to the beach?" Caroline bit her lip in excitement, waiting for Stefan's response.
"I think the beach sounds perfect." Stefan said coyly as he raced passed cars on the highway.
Caroline let out a small squeal of excitement as she opened the map and looked over her choices for her beach getaway weekend. Her first vacation with Stefan, and hopefully not her last.