"What? No I'm sorry Caroline would never do that" I gulped as I spoke, frightened that Jules was actually speaking the truth. When I got home she was there, awaiting my presence, She had told me some pretty insane things. Things about her, things about me... but I barley remembered them when she brought up Caroline. "I'm telling you" she whispered. "It's the truth...I have not come to this town to cause trouble. I've come to find out what happened to Mason and I did. Now I'm just making it my goal to protect you" She placed her hand on mine but I shrugged away and stood up of the sofa.

"So you're telling me, that Caroline, the only one who has ever really helped me out has been lying to me? and how do you know all this?" I was getting angry. "Why in hell should I trust you?" I roared. She didn't seem phased by my anger like most people did when I exploded. She shook her head. "Not just lying to you" I waited for her to continue. She sighed. "but spying on you too" she breathed.

Suddenly it all made sense. I didn't want to believe it...but I did. I was overwhelmed with trust in Jules. Was it because we were both impulsive monsters? No. I shook my head. I wouldn't believe it, I couldn't. Jules looked like she had given up with my stubborn ass. She picked up her purse and stood up slowly, smoothing the creases in her tank top. "Just...think about it" after giving me a sympathetic look she turned her back and walked away. When I heard the front doors slam I bit my full bottom lip refusing to let the tears fall. Why would she lie?

I had to confront Caroline and not just about this absurd story Jules has just told me. But I would wait until morning to do so.

Caroline's POV.

I moaned as the slits of sun made my eyes ached and forced them to open. I turned to the side to see a naked Damon.

Wait.

I did a double-take at his sculpted chest and bit my lip. I lifted the blanket up slowly hoping that- oh shit. Yeah he was definitely naked. It didn't occur to me that I was to until I noticed the trail of my clothing on the floor. I put my hand to my head and sighed. We really had sex last night. I hit my forehead hard whilst gritting my teeth. Right. Calm Caroline, first things first...clothes. I whispered mentally. I tip toed around the room. I hooked my bra on and pulled my panties up. Now I just had to find my jeans and tank top. I could vaguely remember taking my heels of by the front door. When I was clothed I didn't bother taking the risk of checking myself in the mirror and waking Damon up. Instead I opened the door which, luckily, wasn't squeaky and ran downstairs.

I slipped into my silver heels and ran home. I didn't want to face Damon, or worse, Stefan. Even though he'll find out I'de rather it be later than sooner. When I got home I almost missed him. Tyler. He was sitting on the steps of my porch. I stopped. He starred at me. His eyebrows growing closer together. He immediately come to the realization of my morning return and same outfit as last night. I looked down at the dirt. I couldn't stand to look at him right now. "Wow" I heard him murmured. My head shot up. He was the one who couldn't look at me now.

"It's really not what it looks like" I said cautiously walking towards him. He laughed. A humourless laugh that made my heart sink. He was disgusted in me. Not because I killed someone, or because I'm an insecure bitch, things that he has always thought was kind of cute about me. No. He now hated me out of betrayal. I could sense it. The way he held his hands, the way he shrugged away when I sat at his side.

"Really?" He finally spoke. "So you aren't making the walk of shame right now? I mean of all the people Care, you choose some douche bag who used to beat you?" He whispered the last part.
I tried to cover up my hurt by slightly changing the subject. "How do you know about that?"
"Everyone knows about that Caroline!" He almost roared bu managed to keep his voice lowered.

I stood up now. "You know what Tyler, as bad as I feel about last night I really don't have time for this okay? I just want to be alone!" I spat out. There it was again, that ugly humourless laugh. He stood up, eye level with me. He had a revengeful look on his face. "And, Caroline, I don't have time for you and your lies" I gulped. My breathing quickened. He noticed this. "so it's true? all this time... you've been lying to me?" He whispered. I looked at the trees behind our house. I searched for anything except his eyes.

"You have to understand-" He cut in.

"Oh... oh I understand Caroline. You played me" He bit his lip. "I liked you. A lot. I opened my heart to you and now I find out you didn't even care?" Pain flushed out of him and into me. He hurt, I hurt. That's just the way things were. "Tyler I do care about you, I've always cared!" I argued finally looking at his face. He shook his head.

"Why I believe another word that comes out of your mouth?" He said calmly, a small smile on his face. "So who are the other vampires your working with, I mean lying to me for weeks you at least owe me that" Was he giving me a chance to explain? I breathed. I knew he wouldn't like what I was about to say, but I couldn't lie to him any more. "Damon and Stefan Salvatore..."

His eyes widened at the names of the brothers. I could feel the tears about to come. "I am done with you Caroline" He said and walked past me, deliberately pushing me. I grabbed his elbow.
"Please Tyler" He stopped. His pulse was hard. I could hear his heartbeat. After a moment of looking at my hand on his arm he finally spoke.

"I thought we were friends Caroline... this is something I can't just forget" He shrugged my hand away and ran into the trees. I was frozen. I thought Stefan was just being poetic when he said he feels lost, alone and isolated within himself when Elena's not with him. Now I know how it feels. Is it possible that I am experiencing true love? I shook my head. An anchor was tugging at my heart. Then everything was a blur. I ran in my house not bothering to close the front door behind me. I had to get out of this town. I needed to get away from everything. I got my pink suitcase from on top of my wardrobe and removed all the empty blood packs out of it. I pulled my draws out and stuffed them into the small suitcase not bothering to fold them. Tears streamed down my face as I did this but I ignored them. I huffed, I puffed as I ran around my room collecting my possessions which included photos, toiletries, jewellery, make-up and hair products. I was packed within 30 minutes. I guess super speed was good in cases such as this.

I wiped my face and went to the bathroom to freshen up. I swilled my face with cold water and turned of the tap, looking at my reflection. What had I become? Lying to one of my friends. I was disgusted. I turned away and noticed the blood packs still on my bed with my closed suitcase and small bag. If I needed something I would return and then go back to wherever I was headed. I doubt I would need anything though. I ripped the blood packs apart and placed them in my small bag. I would get fully disposed of them later. Just before I left I wrote a note. A note to my mother. I didn't want her to come searching for me.

I wrote:

Dear Mom,
You're probably wondering why my room is kind of trashed and why my draws are empty.
I'v left Mystic Falls. I'm sorry you have to read this and I know it's very cowardly of me, but please remember I'm almost 18 and can take care of myself.
Call me when you have read this. We will talk.
I can't tell you the exact reasons for my departure but I can tell you that I need alone time. Me time. I don't know how long I'll be gone for. Maybe a month... maybe two.
Just call me! I love you.
Caroline

I placed the note on the coffee table I grabbed my car keys. It was then I realised I hadn't changed, but I didn't care. I would have time for that tonight. First things first though, I had to tell Stefan that I was out.

When I arrived at the Salvatore's I knocked on the door instead of barging in. I crossed my fingers hoping Stefan would answer. He did. He looked me over with a disappointed look on his face. He gestured for me to come in. His disappointment soon turned when he saw my suitcase strolling behind me. I stood in the huge hallway with my arms folded.
"Caroline" He finally greeted, but I wasn't in the mood for small talk.
"I want out"

He raised his eyebrows as if he didn't hear me correctly and said "Excuse me?" I shrugged as if he was stupid.
"I'm done Stefan. If you guys want to keep an eye on Tyler you're going to have to get someone else to do it, or better yet do it yourselves!" I said fearlessly. Stefan waited for me to continue. "I know that you guys are trying to protect this town but frankly I don't like who I've become" I looked down remembering my fight with Tyler just an hour ago. "So I'm leaving Mystic Falls for a while..." I sensed Stefan's sadness.

"Caroline" He was closer to me than before. "What's brought all this on?" I had nothing to loose. If someone should know, it should be Stefan. He deserved a reason for me abandoning him and the town. So I looked into his sparkling green eyes and spoke words that he would understand.

"Lets just say, that today I lost Tyler. I loved Tyler and think I still kind of do. But the reason I lost him, was because of what I've done..." His eyes were sympathetic and understanding. A small smile appeared on his face. He nodded. Then unexpectedly he pulled me into a hug. I went with it. Stefan was like my older brother in a way. He didn't like seeing me hurt and tried to protect me. He breathed and whispered into my ear "I'm gonna miss you" I pulled back, a delicate smile on my face.

"Same" We laughed. I grabbed my suitcase and headed for the door but Stefan pulled me back.

"Wait!" He said. "You're going to need some cash for on the road" I nodded and told him I had some but he ignored me and retrieved something from the basement. He return with a brown envelope that had its seal open. He handed it to me and I peeped inside it. My eyes almost jumped out of my sockets. It was full of cash.

"Stefan I can't take this! There's like, what $1500 in here" I exclaimed. He was laughing, amusement in his eyes.
"Actually 1750 but you were close. Please just take it, I don't want you to spend your time compelling people... it's not right" I sighed and accepted his very appreciative offer. I gave him one last hug and he promised he would explain to everyone the truth of why I had gone. Well, everyone meaning Elena, Bonnie, Damon and Tyler. Before I bid him a final goodbye for a month or so I said,

"Tell Damon I'm sorry" He nodded and I grabbed my suitcase and went back to my car. I smiled in my review mirror. This was huge, and very unlike me. I was about step out of comfort zone but it excited me. Caroline Forbes leaving home, who'd have thought?