Day 5
A ForWood Fic
Caroline's POV
Friday. School was uneventful and since it was the last school day of the week, everything was like in fast forward. Soon enough, we were dismissed by our professors.
Of course, being the Homecoming Dance Committee President, I had to stay and make sure everything was okay. No flaws, no imperfections. I wanted it to be perfect.
But I felt something was wrong. Something was missing. And then it hit me-
1 new message received
From: Tyler
I'm sorry I wasn't able to join you during breaks. I've been too busy with football and stuff. I'll try and make it up to you somehow, Care :)
From: Caroline
It's okay, Ty. I understand. :)
After three more hours, the committee decided that it was time to go. That everything was done. Before I went out, I took a good look around the gym and said to myself, "Yup. It looks good."
But before driving myself home, I went to my locker to get my History book, remembering Ric's homework due on Tuesday next week.
Getting my books, I noticed another lone white rose. I immediately picked it up and read Tyler's note:
A day without you is like a year without rain :]
Love,
TDL
P.S.
Yikes, that was way too cheesy! :))
I laughed softly. Yes, that was really cheesy. But at the back of my mind, I felt flattered. And my stomach was churning in a good way.
I got home and started doing my homework. But after a while, I got bored and proceeded to watch TV when I received another message
From: Tyler
Hey, Care. I'm so sorry. I'm at the grill with the rest of the football team. So, how are you?
From: Caroline
Naw. It's good. I'm fine. Haha. What made you ask?
From: Tyler
Nothing just wanted to keep a conversation. :)
From: Caroline
Hahaha. :) Okay. I understand. Btw, thanks for the rose. And yep, that was too cheesy. :P
From: Tyler
I know. :') You bored there?
From: Caroline
Yeah. I'm all alone. Wish you were here..
Oh no. CANCEL! CANCEL! CANCEL! Message sent! I'm doomed.
From: Tyler
"Wish you were here" ?
God. What was I supposed to say? That I really do? And what on earth would be my reason? That I already love him? HELL NO. There's no way on earth I'm saying that.
When I didn't respond fast enough...
Calling..
Tyler
I answered it:
"Hey, Ty."
"Hey. So what did you mean you wish I were there?"
"I.. Well, I don't have someone to talk. They're all busy. And I figured you were sensible..."
"Riiiiiighht. Well, go to your window. I'm waving to you from the grill."
I smiled at his words. I don't know why but I did. I went to the window and looked out even though I know I wouldn't see him. The grill was a little far from my home.
"Now, wave back."
I laughed but I did. After which, I felt stupid doing that.
"Ha! I never thought you'd do it."
He laughed. What? He knew I did it?! How?
"What makes you think I did?"
"Saw you. Look down."
And I did. I saw him there leaning against his Rolls Royce Phantom VI. He waved and grinned. Out of embarrassment, I shut the window, closed the curtains and sat on my bed blushing beet red.
"Hey. You mad? Look, I'm sorry I laughed. You just looked.. Well, you looked like a kid when you waved."
"Shut up, Ty."
"I'm sorry, Care. Well, when you said you wished I were with you, I rushed here. I thought it'd make you happy."
I didn't answer. I actually accidentally sent him the message saying I wished he was here. I can't blame him for being here now.
"Are you just gonna keep me hanging or what? I got something for you."
I could hear the smile in his voice so I said, "What?"
"Come down."
I went down and opened my door. I saw him at my doorstep. He grinned at me and gave me a bouquet of white roses. I couldn't help but smile. I feel as if all the angst were all replaced by happiness and bewilderment.
I accepted it and let him inside where we talked and talked like there's no tomorrow, we talked like we had been good friends all this time when in fact we actually weren't. I detested him and he kept on taunting me.
All of that changed when Tyler and I had a deal. When I started to befriend Tyler. When I started to fall in love with Tyler. Or more accurately, when I started to admit it to myself that I was in love with him.
Tyler's POV
As odd as this may sound, Caroline Forbes was my first love.
Ironic, right? I used to tease and torment and taunt her when we were younger. Even now, I still do that. But that's just because I want her to notice me. My friends tell me I had a weird way of showing I cared. Yeah, I did.
I look at her asleep, leaning on my shoulders. She looked to beautiful. Like an angel sent from heaven. I took in her sleeping figure, how calm and serene she looked. How pleasant. How long her lashes were. How perfect her lips were shaped.
I realized I was gazing at this creature leaning next to me. I looked at my watch and my eyes bulged when I saw it was already past one thirty AM. I started to cuss softlt under my breath; my mom was going to slaughter me.
I sighed and carried her to her room. I propped her against the pillows and put the sheets around her.
Before I went out, I looked at her. I fixed her hair, pushed them away from her face and whispered, "If you only knew how much you really mean to me, Care. If you only knew... I will not disappoint you. I will be right there for you til the end of time," I stroked her face once again, leaned in and kissed her forehead gently.
"I love you more than you'll ever know," I said as I moved towards her doorway.
Ironic, right? I used to tease and torment and taunt her when we were younger. Even now, I still do that. But that's just because I want her to notice me. My friends tell me I had a weird way of showing I cared. Yeah, I did.
I look at her asleep, leaning on my shoulders. She looked to beautiful. Like an angel sent from heaven. I took in her sleeping figure, how calm and serene she looked. How pleasant. How long her lashes were. How perfect her lips were shaped.
I realized I was gazing at this creature leaning next to me. I looked at my watch and my eyes bulged when I saw it was already past one thirty AM. I started to cuss softlt under my breath; my mom was going to slaughter me.
I sighed and carried her to her room. I propped her against the pillows and put the sheets around her.
Before I went out, I looked at her. I fixed her hair, pushed them away from her face and whispered, "If you only knew how much you really mean to me, Care. If you only knew... I will not disappoint you. I will be right there for you til the end of time," I stroked her face once again, leaned in and kissed her forehead gently.
"I love you more than you'll ever know," I said as I moved towards her doorway.
I left her house and drove to my own happily.
