Because you're you-and I'm me Chapter 7

A/N: I am loving the feedback you guys are throwing my way. Motivates me very much. It is here! Mwahaha. The chapter where we find out who tortured Caroline. And in an unlikely twist, all of you were wrong! :D But that's just cause he's an OC.

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~VD~

"Aaww…missed me?" A velvety voice sounded out of the telephone. Caroline rolled her eyes. Then she chuckled.

"I wasn't expecting to hear from you for another 2 years." Caroline mused.

"What can I say? I missed you."

"Sure you did. Why are you calling?" Caroline asked.

"He figured it out." Her voice sounded warningly from the other side.

"Kat, who figured what out?" She was getting impatient. No, impatient was the wrong word. She sh

"Both of them figured something out. Rumor has it Klaus wants to meet with you." Katherine gushed.

"Of course he does. What did… Casper… figure out?" She asked, slightly afraid. She was afraid to say his name. Afraid to even think about it. The only damn creature who scared Caroline Forbes.

"How to complete your transformation. He'll be coming looking for you." Kat admitted reluctantly.

"And how do you know this? Are you possibly trailing him?" She asked curiously.

"I might."

"Following Casper, I see? Why not Klaus?" She asked.

"Well, a very possibly soon-to-be hybrid, if he comes to town and sees Elena, who wants me dead. Why should I be close to him at all? You're lucky you're friends with him."

"I'm not friends with him. It's his fault that I have to live this way!" Caroline snapped. She could practically feel Katherine roll her eyes.

"I don't get what you two have going on-and I never will."

"He saved me for selfish reasons, and now we have a pact to not kill each other until Casper is dead." She explained.

"Selfish reasons? Perhaps those are the reasons I saved you too, no?"

"You? Selfish reasons? Never! You did it out of the purity of your heart." Caroline said in a sarcastic undertone.

"See, this is why I love you." She mused out loud.

"I thought you loved me because I could kill Klaus for you?" Caroline shot back, also amused.

"Not yet. He saved you before Casper completed your transformation."

"You'd totally hate me if I didn't complete it, wouldn't you?" Caroline asked in realization.

"I can't hate you. You're my only friend. You saved my ass like 5 times. I owe you still. Besides, what Casper did was horrible. I'm just glad you're alive. Even if it is curious that you are." Kat said sincerely.

"Yeah…I think I might have used up that favor." Caroline said, biting her lip, nervously. Katherine laughed.

"And why is that?"

"Your boys came to town. You never mentioned they were this hot." Caroline laughed.

"So who did you fall for?" Katherine laughed amused.

"No, that's not it. I told Damon you weren't in the tomb; otherwise he would've killed me."

"And he believed you?" Katherine asked amazed.

"Uh…yeah. I'm a very trustworthy person, Ms. Pierce." Caroline laughed.

"Riight, and you're not at all scheming something?" Katherine was also amused. Caroline almost let out a relieved sigh. Katherine didn't mind.

"Not at all." She chuckled.

"Hmm…so you fell for Damon, didn't you?" Kat asked.

"Was it that obvious?" She asked back.

"No. I just know you."

"Yeah. Sure you do. So when can I expect you back here?" Caroline asked.

"I knew you missed me. I won't be long, don't worry." Katherine chuckled into the phone.

"Love you, bitch." Caroline bid farewell.

"Right back at ya. Bye now." Katherine hung up. Caroline sighed as she hung up. She loved Katherine, she did. But if she came back to town now, Damon would go running after her, if he still loved her, or kill her, because he hated her so much. She didn't like either scenario. Nor did she like the fact that Klaus was coming to town. And worst of all, she didn't know when. Just then her phone rang again.

~VD~

Damon relished in the sweet taste of blood that came from the coach's neck. Stefan stood in front of him, completely stupefied. He had given him crap about his 'humanity'. As if it would have anything to do with Katherine. Katherine was an evil bitch who didn't give a crap about him. He shook his head, blood beginning to trickle down his neck.

And still, Stefan thought Damon had any interest at all in Elena. Granted, Damon had tried to compel Elena to kiss him, but he just loved pushing people's buttons, regardless of whether he had humanity or not. He would always be the kind of person to get involved in Stefan's love life-just to piss him off.

"Anyone. Anytime. Any place."

Damon said, dead-serious. Truthfully, he had been very hungry. Stefan looked horrified. Damon looked satisfied. Then he disappeared. Stefan was left standing on the parking lot, pondering Damon's humanity. He had none, that much was certain. But what he had done, was gotten close to Caroline. Stefan had to warn her. Had to let her know that she was in grave danger.

With a sighing realization, he remembered he still had a game to play.

~VD~

After the game, which the Timberwolves had won, Caroline was sitting and talking to Bonnie.

"So…you're doing what? Fuckin' Damon?" Bonnie said in surprise.

"Not anymore." Caroline admitted grudgingly.

"And why not? He's hot." Bonnie teased. "Be glad he's interested." She said. Caroline stood up, opened her trunk and fished out her jacket, because it was getting slightly chilly.

"Because you know what he is, I know what he is, he knows what he is. He wants something 'serious' with me, and then the inevitable question will come, and you know what the answer will be to that." Caroline said as she shut the trunk. She hopped on top of her car hood, sitting across from Bonnie.

"And of course you straight-out rejected him, Caroline style." Bonnie nodded, looking disappointed.

"Would you rather I turn?" Caroline asked incredulously. Bonnie quickly shook her head.

"Then why do you look like someone ripped your teddy apart?"

"I don't like the fact that you're giving up before you see what could have been. I mean, the sex is great, isn't it?" Bonnie questioned. Caroline blushed.

"Bonnie!"

"Oh, don't give me that. You're the exposition fairy when it comes to sex."

"I love you too, slut." Caroline smirked.

"Don't pretend to be shy." Bonnie rolled her eyes.

"Yes. Yes it is. Mind-blowingly fantastic. He has this thing that he does with his penis…" Caroline started, knowing it would piss Bonnie off immensely. Bonnie covered her ears.

"I just asked if it was good."

"Which it is…" Caroline said, wiggling her eyebrows.

"So…why aren't you with Damon?" Bonnie asked.

"Because…" Caroline sighed.

"You're afraid he'll bite you?" Bonnie said empathetically.

"No. Afraid he'll break my heart. If he continues acting the way he does now, I'll no doubt fall for him. Well, fall for him more. And then when I won't turn, he'll inevitably leave me and I'll be sad forever." Caroline sighed. Bonnie looked at her.

"Aren't you the one who always says: 'I'm sad anyway, I'm fucked up anyway, I can do whatever shit I please' ?"

"I only say that when I'm drunk." Caroline defended.

"Oh, so you've been constantly drunk whenever someone told you what you can't do?" Bonnie laughed.

"Maybe." Caroline winked.

"Liar, Liar, pants on fire." Bonnie smirked. Jeremy arrived on scene.

"See, they aren't on fire anymore, Damon's water hose sprayed them down." He said as he plopped down next to Caroline. "What are we talking about?" He asked, rubbing his hands.

"We were talking about Damon, and Caroline's commitment issues."

"I do not have commitment issues! I'm frikkin' going on a date with Lucas Kraev!" Caroline protested.

"Interesting." Jeremy deadpanned.

"What, did Vicki think your breath smelled?" Caroline asked, feeling mean. Jeremy just rolled his eyes.

"No. No she did not. 'Roid Rage felt like cutting in." He said, showing off his black eye.

"See, that's what you get when you mess with Tyler. I'll talk to him." Caroline said, getting up.

"You only say you will, because you don't want to talk about commitment issues." Bonnie teased.

"I do not have commitment issues." She rolled her eyes.

"Then take a chance!" Jeremy yelled after her. Caroline fist bumped the air mockingly.

"Maybe." She said in a sarcastic- cheery voice.

Caroline walked straight into the men's locker room. She heard Matt and Tyler fighting. Tyler was shirtless, and teasing Matt about Elena. They started pummeling each other.

"Boys." She said annoyed, pulling Matt off Tyler.

"What do you want Forbes?" Tyler said, wiping his lips.

"Matt? Would you fuck off for a second…please?" She asked sweetly. Matt raised his hands in a mock-surrender position and left.

"What do you want..?" Tyler asked.

"Why give Jeremy a black eye?" Caroline asked seriously.

"Oh, so baby Gilbert has to get his BFF to defend him? You're taking his side in this?" He asked offended.

"I'm not taking anybody's side, cause that would mean I'm getting involved in a creepy drug ménage-á-trois, and I'm not up for that." She shrugged, standing in front of him.

"And yet, you're standing in front of me, acting like a bitch because I gave your bestie a black eye." Tyler looked straight into her eyes, shoving his hands into his pockets.

"It's not being bitchy if it's true." She replied. "And you're my friend too, even if you don't want to admit it publically." She said, smiling a shit-eating grin. Tyler rolled his eyes amused.

"What do you suggest I do then, Care?" He asked.

"How about not fight with Jeremy all the time? Sure, Vicki totally gets off on it, but you and Jeremy used to be great friends. It would be a shame to let a girl ruin that." Caroline shrugged. She missed the times when Tyler and Jeremy were both her best guy friends. Then Vicki came in between.

"Do you think I should ask Vicki to the founder's party?" Tyler tested.

"I think you should find a way to work things out with Jeremy before you get ahead of yourself." She replied.

"How are you so good at giving advice sometimes?" Tyler asked amused.

"Practice makes the Master." Caroline shrugged. She was about to leave, when Tyler stopped her.

"I heard you're going with Lucas Kraev?"

"I might be." She smiled. Tyler smiled back.

"Well, well, well. How did you land him?" Tyler smirked. Caroline rolled her eyes. She was about to respond, when they heard Matt's voice from outside.

"Somebody help!" Matt screamed into the night. Tyler and Caroline stumbled outside, seeing a dead Tanner lying on the floor. Tyler looked at Caroline. She shrugged. Tyler didn't know about Vampires yet. Or witches. Or Demons. Or Ghosts. Or Werewolves. And whatever crap was out there. This would go under another Animal attack. Caroline sighed as she headed away from the crowd. Tyler waved goodbye absently. Determined, Caroline walked towards the boarding house. She didn't know how she knew where it was.

~VD~

A rash knock on the door snapped Stefan out of writing his journal. He darted towards the door. Damon was upstairs, probably doing who-knows-what with who knows who. He opened the door to find a seething Caroline.

"Evening. Where is the ass-hat that is your brother?" She snapped, annoyed. Stefan raised his eyebrows.

"Caroline, you really should not spend time with him. He's dangerous. Where'd you guys meet anyway? And how?"

"In a club." Caroline said. " .he?"

"Caroline, you can't see him. He's bad for you. You may not understand this, but he is very dangerous, and impulsive. He enjoys tormenting people…" Stefan paused when he saw Caroline roll her eyes.

"Cool story bro, in which chapter do you shut the fuck up and get on with it?" She asked annoyed. Hell hath no fury like a pissed off Caroline Forbes. Stefan's eyes widened.

"You…you were lying, weren't you? When I asked about vampires, right? There's no way you're that good an actress." Stefan mumbled to himself. Caroline closed her eyes for a second. Stefan thought he heard a flash. Caroline nodded, satisfied.

"He's in his room. Stefan, step aside please." She indicated.

"I'm sorry, but I can't let you do that. I care about you enough to want your well-being." Stefan said. Caroline rolled her eyes, flicked her hand, and sent Stefan flying across the room. Mental note: Channeling strong emotions strengthen your powers. Caroline noted.

"I'm not a vampire, Stefan. I don't need an invite." She spat at him. Then she stormed up the stairs, through the door and into Damon's room.

" . . , Damon?" She yelled. Damon looked up, and stared at her curiously.

"Whatever do you mean, Caroline?" He looked amused. He had probably witnessed the entire Stefan spectacle downstairs.

"You! You bastard killed Tanner!" She yelled accusingly. "How could you?" She asked disappointed. Damon pushed her up against the door at vampire speed.

"Last I checked, I am still a vampire. It's what I do. Kill people, rip open their throats, and indulge them. I will never change that." He threathened, standing unbearably close to Caroline. There was literally no space between them. He liked being this close to her. He just wished it was under different circumstances.

"I don't need you to change that, you idiot." She hissed.

"Then what is your problem? Were you close to him or something?" He mocked. Caroline stared at him, shooting daggers.

"If you're not being more careful, the council will eventually expose you and kill you! People know about vampires here! Not a lot of people actually believe in the 'animal attacks'! Do you think I want you to die? What the hell am I supposed to do then?" She threw at him. Damon's jaw dropped. He blinked in surprise. That almost sounded…No. That very clearly indicated that she cared about him. A lot.

"And why would you care about whether they kill me or not?" He asked, his eyes looking glassy. She put her hands on his heart.

"…Because…" She started reluctantly. Damon looked at her, expectantly.

"Because what?"

"…A little birdy gave me something to think about too." She said, just before reaching up to kiss him. Damon was stunned. She kissed him. Scratch that, she was still kissing him. He wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her closer. That moment was so intimate. Damon thought the entire room suddenly lit up, full of joy.

"Does that mean we're exclusive now?" Damon asked, panting. Caroline smiled.

"Just let me cancel tomorrow with Lucas." She asked, holding up a finger.

"No, let me do that." Damon said, snatching the phone from Caroline's hand.

"No! No. Damon!" She screeched. "You need to let him down easy! He's a good guy! Damon, don't!" She yelled. Damon just smirked. She ran after him. Damon jumped over the bed. He caught her from behind, and threw his arms around her. She was laughing now, because he was tickling her. A smiled plastered itself on his face. At that moment, the door burst open, and Stefan stood in the doorframe. He looked angry.

"Hello, brother." Damon said, not letting go of Caroline.

"What are you doing Damon? They are not your puppets to play with!" Stefan said, an angry broodline forming on his forehead.

"Wait a sec, I have a call to make." Damon said, completely serious. He removed one arm from Caroline, keeping the other one locked around her waist.

"Hello? Caroline?" He heard Lucas' voice from the other side. Damon smirked. Then he compelled him through the phone.

"This is Caroline's boyfriend. You never asked her to the founder's party. You will not show up tomorrow. You will still take her to the Sabaton concert, because she loves them. And quite frankly, if you ever call her a slut again, I'd be very happy to join Jeremy on your doorstep, baring my fangs. Forget we had this conversation, and just remember Caroline's boyfriend calling to confirm she is in safe hands with you at the concert. Bye bye, now." He hung up. Caroline stared at him.

"Did you just compel him through the phone?" Caroline asked skeptically. Damon let out a small 'mhmm' before kissing her on the mouth. He slid the phone into her back pocket, meanwhile grabbing her ass. She giggled into his mouth. Stefan coughed. Damon rolled his eyes.

"Did you want something?" Caroline asked.

"Caroline, do you know what you're doing? He has no humanity!" Stefan said, for probably the hundredth time.

"He doesn't need humanity to be my boyfriend. I didn't realize that was a requirement. Did you, Damon?" She asked. Damon shook his head and smirked.

"But…Caroline. You're human. He'll feed on you. He can't help it! It's who he is! He'll abuse you!"

"Stefan, unless you want a free show, I'd get out now. Also, what the fuck? You're such a hypocrite. I bet you've done things a million times worse, ripper. Just cause you're on bunny blood now, doesn't mean you get to judge." She cocked an eyebrow. Both Damon and Stefan looked at her, shocked. She just kissed Damon.

"You told her this? You took away her innocence?" Stefan screamed at Damon. Damon laughed.

"The first night we met, she vervained me and tortured me in a cell. She knew before. I have no idea how, though." Damon chuckled. Stefan stared at Caroline.

"I didn't think you'd be this kind of person, Caroline. I honestly expected better from you. Damon's a monster. He'll destroy you." Stefan said in a disappointed tone. Caroline raised her eyebrows. Then she wound out of Damon's grip and pushed Stefan against the door, throttling him.

"Listen good, Stefan." She threatened, cutting off his airways. "Unless you have lived my life, you have no damn right to judge me. Because you don't know, never have, and never ever will everything there is to know about me. Now I can only say this so many times: . !" She snarled. Damon just stood, leaning against his wall, watching his hot girlfriend. She let go of Stefan, and he stared at her. Then he mumbled a sorry, before disappearing.

"Well, that was pretty hot." Damon smirked, suddenly standing flush against Caroline. "Where did you learn to do that?" He asked, kissing her neck, trying to avoid the vervain tattoo.

"He's a bunny-vampire. He's no stronger than a human. He just heals faster." She said, moaning a little. It was a quickly-thought up lie. Damon seemed to settle for it.

"So…I'm guessing you're my date for the founders party tomorrow?" He asked, pecking her on the lips.

"I cannot be your date, Damon. My mom's going to be there." She said. He pulled her onto the bed.

"Your mom loves me." He said, feeling tired. He wrapped his arms around Caroline, closing his arms.

"Until she finds out you're banging her daughter." She yawned. Damon chuckled.

"I could just compel her to not give a crap."

"You wouldn't."

"I am still a psychopath with no humanity, after all." He whispered into her ear. Caroline allowed a smile.

"Maybe. But for now you're my psychopath with no humanity. Then it's all good." She murmured. She was tired too. It had been a long day. He pulled her closer to him.

"I like the sound of that. Stay with me for the night?" He asked sleepily. He felt her nod.

"And I like the sound of that." She replied, before also closing her eyes. They were fast asleep, when Caroline's phone vibrated. She didn't hear it anymore. It went to voicemail.

"Caroline? Where are you? I know it's late, but I'm worried. Elena just came to me, crying about something Damon did. Are you with him? Call me back." Bonnie's panicked voice came from the other side. Neither of them noticed. They were already dreaming away.

~VD~

Aww…did you like that? Damon and Caroline kissed and made-up? :D Lucas will be appearing again, just letting you know. Also, in the next chapter, another OC will be introduced. Ye be warned. Yarr. Read and Review. :*