Oh wow, how long has it been?! OK I hope you all don't hate me. I know it's been months but there's been a lot of personal things going on since Christmas that I haven't even had time to think! But I hope you guys love this chapter and I promise it will be weekly updates now that everything has calmed down. Down give up one me!

Chapter 2 – Red Wine

Everything was beautiful here – different. Just like he said it would be.

All day music had been playing through out the crowded streets whilst tourists danced and took advantage of what the City had to offer.

Caroline loved how vibrant and energetic it was. Everyone smiled, danced and sang along to the up-beat music – just basically having a good time. Everyday was like a parade and she absolutely loved it.

"Hi Bonnie!" She mumbled loudly, phone to her ear as she walked along the sidewalk.

"I've tried calling all day, but it keeps going to voicemail! Are you with Jeremy? Actually, don't tell me, I don't want to know . . . I was just calling to check in. Everything's fine and I'm safe. It's so amazing here Bon', I wish you were here. But I'm not completely alone. I have met a few people on the way. I'm actually on my way to meet someone right now. I met her earlier and she said she'll show me around. She seems nice! So I'll try and call you again later, or you call me – whatever. Love you!"

As she finished her voicemail Caroline smiled and shoved her purse back in her bag.

She definitely missed Bonnie the most. It had only been a few days but it was weird not seeing her best friend everyday. However, she did miss Stefan too. She checked in on him earlier and he was apparently in the middle of a date, which both shocked and pleased her. But she was just glad that he wasn't moping around thinking about Elena and Damon.

He deserved a bit of happiness and she knew that being away from Mystic Falls was just the way to get it. Mystic Falls had a lot of good memories, but a lot of bad ones too.

It was good that everyone was sort of moving on from it.

Cami was already waiting at the bar when Caroline arrived at 5 o'clock sharp.

She was sat at one of the tables with a bottle of whisky, her expression closed off and sullen. She didn't even notice when Caroline walked in.

"Hey," she piped up, pulling back the chair opposite.

Cami looked up, looking slightly startled before she realized it was her. She smiled sadly, "Oh, hey."

Pouring herself another glass she necked it quickly and effectively, her face scrunching up at the bitter taste.

Carolie sat down, shrugged off her jacket and draped it over the back of her chair whilst eyeing Cami suspiciously.

"Is, uh . . . Everything okay?" She asked.

Cami tried to force a smile as she poured herself another drink. "Of course, do you want one?"

Caroline shook her head. She had already drunk enough Malibu this afternoon.

"He must of really upset you if you're on the whisky," she mumbled.

"I'm not-"

"C'mon, what's he done?" Caroline muttered, folding her arms.

Cami looked up, surprised again by her sudden forwardness.

"Um…"

"Come on," Caroline huffed, "You don't drink yourself silly unless you're trying to forget a certain someone."

Cami almost seemed offended as she sat up and tried to look plausible.

"I'm fine – really."

Caroline raised an eyebrow and gave her a pointed look. "Spill."

"Honestly, its nothing. I don't wanna bore you with my problems – especially when you don't know me."

Caroline had a tendency to over-cross the line when it came to being nosy. She had always loved a bit of gossip – stranger or not. And she hadn't had a good old bitch-fest since she left Bonnie in Mystic Falls. She needed this.

"Oh come on," Caroline protested, "It might be good to get it off your chest, especially to a stranger. I mean, I don't know the guy so it's not like I'm going to pass any judgement. Plus, I could do with a good old gossip – its been long overdue, which trust me, isn't good for me."

Cami laughed and shook her head.

"It's complicated…"she started.

"Well isn't everything?"

"Trust me, you'd understand if you knew him," she groaned, "I shouldn't even go anywhere near him."

"That bad, huh?"

Cami poured herself another drink and nodded, "Yep," she muttered, before taking a big gulp, "Are you sure you don't one? It's always worse drinking alone."

Caroline looked at the half empty bottle and sighed in defeat, "Okay, just one."

Grinning, Cami stood up and grabbed another glass from behind the bar.

"So do you like him?" Caroline asked when she sat back down.

Her question had obviously caught her off guard as her body suddenly went tense and rigid.

"Honestly? I can't answer that question – 'cause I don't know," she shrugged, sighing heavily, "I mean there's definitely something, I admit that but-"

"Is he hot?" Caroline asked as she poured herself a drink.

She grinned when Cami's cheeks turned a dark shade of pink.

Holding up her glass, she winked. "I take that as a yes."

Cami rolled her eyes and laughed. "Yeah okay, he's not to bad to look at. He's . . . Annoyingly, charming."

Caroline scoffed. "Hot, charming and a bad boy? Worst kind."

"Trust me, can't get any worse then him," she laughed unhumorously.

She dropped her gaze and frowned, like she was thinking about something.

"So, what exactly did he do tonight?" Caroline asked curiously.

Cami groaned and ran her fingers through her blonde locks. "We fought about a few things. He's just so caught up in his own way."

"What do you mean?"

"Like I said, he's not a good guy. But there's just something about him that makes me feel like I need to stick around and I hate it."

Caroline nodded, knowing the feeling all to well. "Sounds confusing."

Cami huffed and poured herself another drink. "Ha, you think?"

"But that's the problem. Maybe its confusing because you don't wanna admit to yourself that you have feelings for him because you know you shouldn't have them in the first place."

Cami cocked her head and smirked. "Are you the phycologist or am i?"

Laughing, Caroline shook her and shrugged. "I guess I'm talking from past experiences."

"Sucks, right?"

Caroline nodded and smiled lightly as she tried not to let her thoughts wander.

"Okay," Cami muttered, "This has all got way to deep and depressing."

"Just a little."

"Sorry, I guess its my fault."

Caroline shook her head and drank the last of her drink. "No, it's fine. I need a girly chat at least once a day."

Cami snickered and stood up, grabbing the empty glasses. "Well how about I clean these up and then we can go? I thought we could explore the city nightlife."

Caroline perked up at the sound of that. "I like that plan."

"Okay, cool."

"Need any help?"

She shook her head and grabbed the now empty whisky bottle, balancing it under her arm. "No, I'm good – thanks."

Caroline watched as Cami walked behind the counter and into the back room.

But she couldn't help but reflect on her own past after hearing about her present – because Caroline understood it completely.

She understood what it was like to fall for someone you shouldn't – to care for someone who was way passed redemption.

If made her stomach churn just thinking about it. She remembered feeling confused and hating herself for the way she was feeling.

She felt like telling Cami that she had it easy. That nothing could compare to falling for a murderous blue-eyed hybrid who did nothing but harass and torture you friends for almost two years. Falling for a bad boy who was maybe a little bit dodgy was nothing.

But all that was a long time ago. Her past sins were forgiven by herself and her friends . . . Maybe not with Tyler, but they were at-least civil, and she could live with that.

Suddenly, there was a loud smash and a small cry.

"Fuck," she heard Cami curse.

"Everything okay?!" Caroline called standing up . . . But then she smelt it.

It was a scent that she was very familiar with. It made her nostrils flare and she could feel her face beginning to change.

Caroline always had good self control. But she had never been good at hiding it. She wondered how Cami would react if she saw Caroline's new face and sharp fangs . . . She couldn't imagine it going down well.

The smell was getting stronger. There was obviously a lot of blood. What the hell had she done In there?!

"I'm f-fine," Cami said, "just dropped a glass."

Caroline licked her drying lips and took in a deep breath. But the veins under her eyes wouldn't disappear.

The scent was to strong.

Deciding it'd be best, she quickly grabbed her purse and jacket and fled from the bar.

Hey guys, so that's the second chapter. And again, I promise it'll be weekly updates from now on! Like I said, it's just been crazy lately. Chapter 3 will be up soon and I think you're all really going to like it. ;)