Bound by fate: Stefan and Caroline Love Story

Season 1: Part 2

Next day

At the grill

I was with Bonnie and Elena folding pamphlets for the Comet event. I couldn't resist asking Elena, "So then what?

Elena shrugged " So then nothing".

I frowned "You and Stefan talked all night? No sloppy first kiss or touchy-feely of any kind?"

"Nope. We didn't go there," she said casually.

I raised an eyebrow. "Not even a handshake?

Elena shook her head. "No".

Elena we are you friends, okay? You are supposed to share the smut! I said leaning in closer. Honestly, who just talks all night?

"We just talked for hours", she replied, like it was the most normal thing in the world.

I couldn't believe it. "Okay, what's with the blockage? Just jump his bones already. It's easy. Boy likes girl, girl likes boy. Sex".

Elena gave me a dry look. "Profound".

I shrugged. "Hmmmm".

Elena stood up and Bonnie asked her where are you going?

"Caroline is right" Elena said with that determined look she gets. It is easy. If I sit here long enough, I will talk myself out of it instead of doing what I said I was gonna do.

Scene change

I was sitting at the grill with Bonnie when Stefan approached us. My heart did a weird flip but of course he was only asking about Elena. Elena. Always Elena.

I tried not to let it show but I couldn't help feeling that familiar sting. Why didn't Stefan go for me? What's wrong with me? But I stopped myself - again. I can't keep doing this to myself.

Bonnie handed Stefan Elena's phone number and email, and I forced a smile even though it hurt. Bonnie was always so supportive of Elena. Why couldn't she be like that with me? I wanted someone to back me up like that to cheer me on.

As Bonnie handed Stefan the paper, she accidentally touched his hand and suddenly went pale like she had seen a ghost.

"Bonnie are you okay?" Stefan asked concerned

But Bonnie just stood up abruptly. "I have to go" she mumbled before rushing off.

I gave Stefan an awkward smile "Don't mind Bonnie. She has these moments. It's kinda her thing.

Stefan looked confused but didn't press further. He left soon after and I was left wondering - again - what was it about Elena that always drew people in. Why not me?

Scene change

Later, I was heading towards my car parked outside the grill when I stumbled - literally - into someone.

"Oh" I gasped, startled.

"I didn't mean to scare you" the guy said smoothly.

I caught my breath and waved it off. That's okay. Are you new here? I haven't seen you around before.

"I have travelled a lot but I am from Mystic Falls" he replied with a smirk. I am Damon Salvatore

My heart skipped a beat. Salvatore? Are you related to Stefan?

"Stefan is my brother" Damon said his smile widening in a way that made me feel... uneasy.

I blinked. I didn't know he had a brother.

"Stefan is not one to brag" Damon said stepping closer to me. And then without warning he leaned in and kissed me - right there on the lips.

I froze. Shocked. I pushed him away. "What are you doing? How dare you kiss me! Do you think I am some kind of... prostitute that you can just kiss and sleep with whenever you want?"

Damon just smirked again. "I thought you would be an easy target, but you are proving me wrong". His eyes darkened and before I could even process what was happening he added "You leave me no other choice. I will have to compel you now".

The moment he said that my entire body felt strange like I was no longer in control. Damon's voice echoed in my head I am your boyfriend and you are going to play along.

I wanted to scream, to punch him, to run. But I couldn't. I physically couldn't disobey him and that terrified me. I felt like my heart race as I smiled at him against my will, pretending everything was fine.

Damon took me by the hand leading me to my car. I couldn't stop him. He made me invite him into my house - because he couldn't come without an invite, he is a vampire - and again I had no choice but to obey.

Upstairs, in my bedroom, Damon started kissing me again all over my body. My mind screamed for it to stop. I hated every second of it. But I couldn't push him away. I couldn't fight him. It was like my body didn't belong to me anymore.

Then without warning he bit me - right on the neck. The sharp pain made me gasp but I couldn't even cry out for help. I felt myself grow weaker, dizzier until everything went dark.