It Takes Three To Tango (TW&TVD FanFic)

The Night In The Woods

"Those eyes." Caroline thought to herself, and gave a smile.

"What are you staring at?" The beast man growled.

Just shaking her head, they both let out a small laugh.

"You know, I'm not here to hurt you." He said to break the awkward silence that soon followed the laugh.

"I believe you. And know that I am not here to cause any trouble or harm." As he nodded, she went on.."Would it be weird if I asked to come see your house sometime? It intrigued me."

"Well, I have a little time tonight." He replied. "Let's go."

Knowing she should go home or at least call her Mom , she checks her cell but no reception. "Mom should understand that I am only trying to meet some new people." Caroline whispered to herself.

"Did you say something?" The beast said.

Shaking her head, they headed off to the place he called home. Walking in silence for what seemed like forever, Caroline started getting antsy. She never could handle silence very well.

"You know I have no idea what your name is", she said with a pointed look at the man she has only referred to as 'The Beast'.

"Derek", turning around to hold out his over-sized hand to her.

"Caroline, but most people call me Care", taking her small, but not fragile hand in his, Caroline was grateful she couldn't blush anymore.

Now any silence that followed, Caroline wasn't mad about. Being in close proximity to Derek has been doing wonders for her. This is a scary thought, about how fast shes feeling content here with a stranger, but she didn't care about that. She's just happy she can somehow connect with someone again.

Walking closer to the destroyed house, Caroline first notices a new car has shown up. "Are you expecting someone? I can leave." Looking at the old rundown blue jeep, Caroline feels like shes somehow over stepping on something.

"No you're fine. You were bound to meet him anyways." Looking a Derek's face, seeing annoyance and a caring expression, made Caroline very curious. Still a bit confused though she follows Derek up the front steps of the burned down home.

As soon as she reached the top step, her phone rang. "Oh, Finally reception. I'm sorry, excuse me." Answering her phone, she stepped off the porch.

"Mom, yes. Yes, I am okay. I'm sorry, no reception. I got kind of lost. I am fine. I promise. I love you too."

As she hung up her phone, she turned around to see a handsome smirk on this beastly man. "What?"

"Nothing, nothing." Derek said smiling gently.

"I think I should go, I'm sorry. Can I have a rain check? It's getting late, and my Mom's food is in the car." Not really wanting to go, she had to force herself away.

"Rain check anytime. Nice to meet you Caroline."

"You too, Wolfy." As she turned to leave, she could hear a small chuckle from Derek, the Beast.

The whole time running back to her car, all Caroline could think about was that burned down house. What happened there and what was going on inside this exact moment? Damn her curiosity! Knowing she was going to do something stupid, Caroline just didn't care.

Turning back around she became a shadow. Making no noise as she got closer and closer. "One of the many perks of being a vampire", smirking she looks inside one of the many holes from the left side of the house. Caroline thought she should feel bad about what she was doing but she really didn't.