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title: Can You Keep a Secret? (2/?)
fandom: The Vampire Diariescharacters/pairings: Caroline/Kol
wordcount: 1,028
summary: Caroline meets Kol and the two become close unaware of the others identity. Takes place after 3x13 with slight changes.
Part 1
'Hey! Sorry I took so long, I went home for clothes and keep forgetting I have vamp speed.' Caroline rambled as she walked into her friends living room after letting herself in.
'It's fine. Were you at the grill all that time?' Elena asked. 'Matt told me he saw you there when he was leaving after his shift.' She explained noticing the blonde's confused look.
'Yeah, I had a lot on my mind.' She answered and dropped her bags next to the sofa and sat opposite the two girls.
'It's totally understandable Care. You okay now?' Bonnie asked, passing over the bowl of food she had been holding.
She took if from her friend, her eyes scanning the contents. 'Yeah, it's silly really. I ended up talking to a guy.' She added, focusing her attention on eating.
'Ooh, was he cute?' Elena asked grinning. Her full attention on Caroline.
'No comment.' She shoved the fork full of food in her mouth.
'Yeah he was.' Bonnie smiled knowingly at the other girl.
She swallowed before meeting the gaze of her two curious friends. 'I'm such a bad girlfriend, I didn't think about Tyler once. How horrible am I?' She was near tears by the end.
'You aren't horrible Care. You of all people deserve a night off from supernatural boyfriend drama.' Bonnie retorted trying to comfort her.
'It's so stupid, it's just…it reminded of being human, you know? Talking to a hot guy and forgetting that you're a mystical freak.' She explained trying to stop from crying. She bit her lip and willed her tear ducts to dry up, she'd had a bad day already and didn't need ruined makeup to add to it.
'We get it. Hell, I miss that so much. Some mornings I wake up and for the first minute or so I'm a normal teenager. And then reality sets in.' Elena sympathized with her upset friend. Her eyes flickered to her hands. 'Do you guys remember when the worst thing to happen was when someone had the same dress as one of us?' She added sadly.
'What I'd give for that one last time.' Caroline smiled slightly. 'No spells in the grimoire?' She looked to the witch.
'Sorry.' She smiled at her.
'Any news on the supernatural front?' She asked giving in after attempting to forget about the world of vampires and hybrids that now overran the small town.
'Um…I don't know.' The older girl confessed.
'Well what have Stefan and Damon told you?' Caroline asked confused at her friends lack of information. Elena or one of the Salvatores were usually always coming to tell her about the newest problem the group had.
'Nothing. I haven't spoken to either in a couple of days.' She looked away from the blonde, her face unreadable.
'W-What? Why?' She stuttered out, her eyes growing wide.
'With what happened to Ric and the whole Klaus coffin thing I wanted time off from vampire drama.' She admitted looking everywhere but to her friends.
'I'm sure if there's anything important they'd let us know.' Bonnie offered, her eyes finally meeting Elena's.
'So tell us about this hottie.' Bonnie turned to her friend.
'There's nothing to tell. Besides he's creepy. And we should be thinking about outfits for the decade dance. I'm thinking the '70s.' She smiled, her eyes lighting up at the thought of planning what to wear.
'Fine but only because I need ideas too.'
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'Have you heard from Tyler at all?' Elena asked the next day as they walked down the corridor on the way to their lockers.
'Not yet but I'm sure he's just too busy. He'll call when he can.' She smiled, the hope evident in her eyes. 'How is the Salvatore problem? Still not talking to either?'
'Nope. Which will probably end if Stefan shows up today.' She sighed as they reached the lockers.
'Is Bonnie coming in?' She took her books out and glanced at the brunette.
'Yeah, she said she'll be late though. Some spell she found.'
'Don't forget today's the last chance to join the dance committee for the decade dance. I can't wait to share all my ideas. This will be the best dance yet.' She grinned, shaking with excitement. 'And if it could be very un-Mystic Falls and not turn into a bloodbath that would be much appreciated.'
'Don't hold your breath.' She sighed shutting it closed.
'She could though. It's not like it'll kill her.'
They turned and were met with the younger Salvatore smiling at them.
'Caroline.' He greeted.
'I think you've eaten enough of the student body so I'd appreciate it if you left.' He laughed.
'Care could you give us a minute?' Elena half whispered.
She looked wearily between the two. 'Fine. I'll see you in class.' She glared at the other vampire before walking off.
'Bye Caroline.'
She got as far as the door of the next class when she stopped dead in her tracks. The familiar bitchy blonde a few feet away from her causing her heart to stop.
'Hello Caroline.'
'Who let you out your box?' Class hadn't even started and the day was already ruined with the reappearance of the one person she had hoped to never see again.
'Nice to see you too. My dear brother and as you can imagine I'm just thrilled to see Elena again.'
'We both know you aren't going to do anything in public. Wouldn't wanna get kicked off the squad.'
'You all can only protect her for so long. Although I'm sure my brothers will help you there.' The words were laced in venom.
'He undaggered Elijah too?' She tried to keep the shock from showing but knew she'd failed when the original laughed.
'They really don't tell you anything do they? Damon did it. Do you really think Nik would want to see any of us after what he put us through?'
'Well if I were you I'd be on my best behaviour. Like you said Elijah wouldn't be thrilled to hear about you upsetting Elena, now would he?' She smiled before turning around to go warn her friend. Rebekah being around usually only meant one thing. Trouble.