Woo so we get to find out what proposition Adrian has in mind concerning Tyler. I really wanted to delve a little deeper into Caroline and how she's still dealing with the whole vampire thing. Plus before I end this story I really want to do some more flashbacks of Adrian and Caroline at the hotel and how he became so fascinated by her. So here's the new chapter hope you like it! Please review and favourite :D
Caroline's POV.
"Are you alright?" Stefan whispered, placing a hand on my hip and his other hand in mine. I wrapped my arm around his neck and swayed with him. I gulped down and shook my head nervously. I was terrified and I honestly didn't understand why. I just had this feeling. Stefan pulled me closer in his usual caring way. His mouth was by my ear. "It's going to be okay. We'll find away to get rid of him…" He wondered. I pulled away quickly, keeping on swaying slowly and smoothly. We both moved really well together. I didn't want Adrian dead. Sure I hated him at the moment but not to the extent were I wanted him dead.
"What do you mean?" I asked in shock. Why would Stefan suggest such a thing?
He stopped the dancing and we stood there, an intense stare growing even more intense between us. He held one of my hands.
"Caroline. Do you know who that guy is?" I rolled my eyes and removed my hand from his, putting them on my waist annoyed.
"Of course I do Stefan. For crying out loud I'm not stupid!" I fumed before storming off. I needed Tyler. I wanted to tell him to dance with me and make me forget about how Adrian had ruined my freaking night. I felt the familiarly large hands of Stefan pull me back to him. Our faces were inches apart and Stefan looked at both of his sides as if he didn't want anyone to hear.
"That was Klaus…Caroline" He whispered.
The way he said it made me believe him instantly. Then everything started to make sense.
Only one thing came to mind.
"I have to go and find Tyler…"
Tyler's POV.
Who the hell did this guy think he was? I shrugged his hand away and starred him down. "I don't even know you!" I snarled. He returned my snarl with a grin which only pissed me off further. I laughed once and folded my arms. I would listen to what this douche bag had to say and then I'd go back inside.
"You don't but your friend, Caroline. She knows who I am" He spoke whilst pacing confidently picking at his fingernails. I narrowed my eyes. Caroline would never be able to tolerate someone so vein and cocky. I then wondered what really happened in the hotel whilst she was away. I waited and Adrian continued. "Of course, she knows me as Adrian but you see Tyler I have a second secret identity" The way he emphasised the last three words made my skin crawl. Adrian carried on with his very long introduction…or it could possibly turn it a life story since I didn't really know where he was going with it. "Have you ever heard of a sun and moon curse?" That got my attention. My head snapped up. He looked at me with a questioning eyebrow up to his hairline. My heart sped slightly. Not with fear, but with realization. No. It couldn't be. No way.
"You're Klaus?" I breathed out stepping closer to him. A booming laugh escaped the teenager's mouth.
"Wow. You know, you're not as dumb as you look Tyler" The way he said my name. It made my nostrils flare and my fingers begin to twitch. Adrian noticed this and gave me a smug look. He strolled towards me our faces inches apart. He shook his head at me in disgust tilting his head to the side. "I just don't get it. I don't get why she is so…approving of you" He spoke. I rolled my eyes. He laughed once. "Now. Back to our little talk. I have taken an unexpected interest in your little suicidal, blonde, vampire girlfriend and well I have a…proposition for you" He said in a deadly, evil tone. Adrian walked away signifying me to follow and so I did. I had one arm folded and the other in the air. I rolled my eyes. He was just so British.
He finally turned and faced me once we were in the middle of the school parking lot. His eyes glimmered, an ugly green colour in the moonlight.
"So. You're Klaus. Here to take me to break your precious curse? Go right ahead, just stay the hell away from Caroline" I provoked not forgetting his comment about my 'blonde vampire girlfriend'. He narrowed his eyes and stepped closer. The top of our shoes were almost touching we were that close.
"Not exactly" He started. "I need you, Caroline, Bonnie and Elena to break the curse. But I have my other witches who I have been in talks with lately"
I was confused.
"Go on…" I said.
"My witches are very powerful and they believe that they can channel enough power from different sources such as the moon, trees and whatever else in which I will only need a werewolf and the doppelganger to sacrifice" I narrowed me eyes. I wasn't quite sure what he was saying. He sighed in frustration. "Maybe I was wrong, maybe you are as dumb as you look. Anyway I'm basically saying that I don't want to use Caroline in the sacrifice. I won't. I'm offering you the opportunity to save her life Tyler" He said. The way he said I won't made my lip snarl upwards and a silent growl escape from my lips. The anger had built up for too long and before I knew it I had punched the vampire in the face. Only I didn't. Adrian had caught my hand before it could make contact with his face. He twisted. I gritted my teeth together in the pain and feel of my wrist breaking. "Ah" I yelled.
"Adrian!" A distant voice called. Adrian stopped instantly just as I stopped moaning. I felt to the floor and held my wrist. The clicking of her shoes vibrated through my ears. She was running. I looked up at her touch and blinked a couple of times before she helped me up. Good thing about werewolves is they heal fast. I just wish this damn broken wrist would heal quicker. I inhaled a deep breath. "Are you okay?" Caroline whispered softly into my ear slipping her hand into mine. I nodded. She smiled and we both now looked at Adrian. Caroline broke the silence first.
"You would have to be an idiot to think Tyler would accept such a stupid offer. He would never do that to me…" She spat viciously through her teeth. It was then I realised that she must have been freezing. Her dress was wild in the wind showing off her amazing figure even more. When I looked at Adrian I knew he was thinking the same thing. I squeezed Caroline's hand, ignoring her lie. Of course I would accept the offer. Anything to keep Caroline alive. It sounded stupid and all rainbows and puppies but it was true. I'd die for her any day. As if reading my mind Adrian then said
"He wouldn't do that to you? What save your life?"
"If you wanted me dead I'd be dead by now…" She fired back straight after he said it. Adrian was now stuck for words. Caroline was right. Adrian wanted to play before he gave up and killed his to be victims. He sighed. Now he was bored and annoyed. He adjusted his cuff links on the wrist of his blazer and shirt before tilting his head slightly, revealing that grin that he had firstly approached me with.
"I can't say you're wrong. So what if I…" He began as he walked closer to us. "Like to imagine you without your pretty little outfits on? Or that when I'm bored I imagine what it's like to hear you purr in my ear and whisper naughty things to me?" He whispered, stopped when he noticed I was making my way towards him ready to rip his freaking head off. I wasn't going to though. We had other arrangements…
Adrian raised his eyebrows. "Don't worry. I'm going" And before I knew it he had disappeared.
I finally relaxed my shoulders letting out a huff. We just stood there for a moment, letting the fact that Klaus was finally here sink in. It never would sink in though. Not until he was dead which I imagine is what the Salvatore brothers have been planning to protect Elena. The air was biting against our skin as we slowly started walking towards the school in a silence that we both appreciated. Klaus was here. Klaus wanted Caroline. Klaus wanted me dead. I gritted my teeth together as I fought hard against the tears that threatened to fall whilst squeezing Caroline's hand. When we weren't far from the school Caroline stopped walking, stopping me with her. I lifted my head and looked at her swollen eyes and glistening cheeks. Her eyes flickered over to me. She smiled a small smile before speaking. "Tonight was supposed to be perfect" I immediately positioned myself in front of her. I lifted my hand and touched her cheek. She sniffled, another tear gliding from her shiny eye and strolling all the way down her face until it fell of her chin. I then pulled her into a tight hug.
"Tonight can still be perfect. Adrian, Klaus whatever. He's tomorrow's problem. Tonight is about us…" I honestly didn't have a clue where the words came from. But they worked. I felt Caroline smile into my neck where she nuzzled her cheek. I placed a light kiss on the top of her head and pulled away. She smiled. I stroked my thumb across her hand and gave her a moment to collect herself. Finally she was ready, checking that her make-up hadn't spoiled in a car window we walked back into prom hand in hand to see everyone crowded around the stage. Caroline let out a laugh, her voice low as she whispered in my ear, "They're announcing prom king and queen".
Caroline's POV.
Me and Tyler and the rest of the school all stood and watched as Elena's prom queen tiara twinkled in the pink coloured light whilst she danced with her king, Stefan whose crown looked stunning. I must remember to take a picture of him with it on before the night was over. I finally felt like me and Tyler we getting back into the spirit of the night. Adrian/Klaus had gone. I felt kind of…used. I mean it's alright for everyone else they all officially know him as Klaus. But for a while he was hot, British, loner guy Adrian who was a better looking and cockier Damon Salvatore. Is it so wrong that his betrayal stung? Tyler and I were dancing and giggling as if nothing had happened. As if there was a draw that was closed for tonight. A draw we would re-open tomorrow and deal with. I didn't mind. Tonight was our night like he had said. The last song of the night was played. A slow, calm, peaceful song that Tyler and I slowly swayed to together. I rested my head on his shoulder. He then whispered my name. "Caroline?" I pulled back from his shoulder to look into his eyes, his features beholding fear and worry. I waited for him to continue. "That Adrian guy said that…" he paused taking a deep breath in. "Said that you were suicidal?" it came out as a question. I sighed, regretting ever opening my mouth to that crazy ass moron.
I had been in this hotel for over two weeks now and this was the third time I had been really drunk. Adrian and I were in my hotel room flicking through channels whilst giggling and playing with each other. We eventually lost hope and switched the TV off. I lay down in frustration at the boredom that possessed my being. I was a vampire. Life as a vampire had to be better than this. I came here for a distraction but a sensible one. I had rejected Adrian just last week when he kissed me and I didn't feel guilty about that. Adrian noticed my downer and lay next to me. He knew about Tyler but he knew that wasn't it this time.
"You're unhappy…" It wasn't a question, simply a fact. I inhaled a huge amount of oxygen before answering with a nod. "Why?" He asked. I simply shrugged before removing my eyes from the ceiling and to look at his face.
"I didn't want this" I whispered. His eyes turned sad. An emotion I thought the cocky vampire was incapable off. "I mean. I guess the main thing stopping me from putting a stake through my heart is Tyler…no one else would miss me if I did. Hell, I bet her wouldn't even miss me after what I've done" it was true. I had only been a vampire for a couple of months and it was still a slight struggle dealing with it. Adrian's hand crept over to mine. He locked his eyes on our entwined fingers before whispering in a husky voice.
"I would miss you" I just smiled. What else was I supposed to do? This is something I've never talked about with anyone. It just felt silly and so damsel in distress like. Well I was through being a damsel in distress, but maybe I did need a little help with this. The funny thing is, is when I'm with Tyler the thought feels gone and all I feel is an emotion foreign to me. I shook my head, the room shaking due to the amount of alcohol I had tonight. Adrian fiddled with my vest top and I knew immediately what he was thinking. I sighed looking into his eyes. A tear fell from my right eye.
"I'm sorry I just…" I couldn't finish my sentence. I wanted it, needed it to end. Everything. If I ended me, I ended the pain. Echoing my thoughts I whispered to Adrian "If I end my life, afterlife whatever. Then I end the pain. It's that easy Adrian" I said closing my eyes letting the tears fall willingly. Why was I doing this? Exposing a part of me I hadn't with anyone. Not Elena, nor Bonnie. Not even Stefan. So why was I so willing to share something like this with a guy I had known for two weeks? Maybe that was just it. I liked the idea that he was a stranger with similar intentions as I, to get away from life.
Adrian's face completely changed. He now knew the depths of my pain and it frightened him. We were friends, attached in different ways and I knew he didn't like the image of me staking myself that was now placed in his mind just by looking at his face. "It'll get better you know" I shook my head, puffing out a little laugh.
"What if it doesn't?"
"Can we not talk about this? Just, thinking of a world without you in it…creeps me out" He whispered not looking at me now, but looking at our hands still locked together. With that we said no more on the subject and I pushed the thought to the back of my mind where it would stay until I was alone again, which right now? Felt like all the time...
The drive home from prom was quiet. I knew Tyler was still anxious to know what exactly Adrian had meant by me being "suicidal". He let it go on the dance floor when I told him it could be tomorrow's conversation, and that I just wanted to enjoy my night but I knew him. And I knew he was worried. He pulled outside my home and I just looked out the car window at my lifeless house. I turned around to see Tyler's eyes, sad and slightly helpless. "Are you okay?" I asked moving closer to him. He smiled softly.
"I think we should go back to my place"
I bit my lips and felt the rose colour spread across my cheeks whilst giving Tyler a small nod. He quickly pecked my cheek gently lingering for a moment. He pulled away to look into my eyes.
"Hey Ty?" I started. He waited for me to continue. "You have to promise me something…"
"Go on…" He said suddenly intrigued.
"Don't do anything stupid. Like…" I paused. "Like even consider what Adrian was offering"
He sighed heavily and flopped back into his seat frustrated.
"Please…" I pleaded. There is no way in hell Tyler was going to be a Stefan. He was better than that and at the end of the day I would rather I be dead than he. He closed his eyes for a moment before re-opening them in defeat.
"I promise" He said sincerely and I knew he meant it. I smiled and hugged him. His hot hands wrapped around me.
"Thank you" I breathed relieved. We would find a way. Stefan and I will work together. We'll work it out. He would get to keep Elena and I get to be with Tyler in peace. Tyler pulled away from the hug unwillingly and put the car into gear. The engine roared and before I knew it we were outside the Lockwood Mansion…