Seven Days: Chapter 2
ForWood Fic
I was busy debating with myself why I let Tyler convince me to go out on a date with him. I mentally smacked myself for agreeing.
"So why is Tyler smiling like he's won the lottery?" My best friend, Bonnie Bennett asked, breaking me out of my reverie. She's technically a witch. Not the bad kind though.
"Cause Caroline sort of agreed to go out with Tyler under certain conditions," Elena Gilbert, my other best friend, added confidently as if she were there when Tyler and I "negotiated"
Bonnie let out a gasp.
"Really, Forbes? You did that?" she said and giggled.
"So why is Tyler smiling like he's won the lottery?" My best friend, Bonnie Bennett asked, breaking me out of my reverie. She's technically a witch. Not the bad kind though.
"Cause Caroline sort of agreed to go out with Tyler under certain conditions," Elena Gilbert, my other best friend, added confidently as if she were there when Tyler and I "negotiated"
Bonnie let out a gasp.
"Really, Forbes? You did that?" she said and giggled.
"Oooh. Caroline's got the hots for Tyler Daniel Lockwood. I told ya Bonnie. It was sooner rather than later that our Caroline here would agree to actually go out with Tyler," Elena said tauntingly.
"Yes. I told him to try and convince me in one week why I should go out with him. And Elena," I said, exasperated, "I dont have the "hots" for Tyler. No. Nada. Nope."
"Then why did you agree to Tyler, conditionally?" Bonnie asked. She seems suspicious.
"Because I'm tired of him. I know he couldn't convince me. Thats why I'm in for the bargain. He'd lose in the end anyway so what's for me to disagree, right?"
"I don't know about you, Caroline Lindsey. Cause it sure looks like you're giving in to Tyler Lockwood." Bonnie told me.
"Yeah. Bonnie's right. I mean, Tyler is sort of an Okay-guy. So how about we go to your house later and plan for the homecoming dance this Sunday? Sounds good, Care?"
"Sure. I'll just go and grab my stuff from the locker and I'll meet you at the grill in thirty?" I said.
"Alright, Elena and I'll meet you there. See you, Care." Bonnie said, heading to Elena's car.
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I went to my locker to pick up my Physics book and was surprised to see a lone white rose inside. I got it, quickly grabbed my book and headed to my car.
But before closing my locker, I noticed a sheet of paper wedged between my Trig book and my binder. I plucked the paper and set it somewhere in between the pages of my Physics book.
When I got to my car, I found another white rose sitting on its hood. I picked it up and smiled to myself. I know I was blushing. I saw another piece of paper taped to the window of my car. It was neatly folded in half.
I looked around to see who possibly could've done this for me. Then I saw a guy, clad in blue, making his eyes go pop. Tyler was smiling at me genuinely. So genuine, it made my heart go pitter patter and my stomach churn.
I, surprising myself too, smiled back. I couldn't bring myself to believe that I guy like him could pull of such a sweet act.
I got inside my car and read the first note:
• Caroline, I just wanted to say thanks for allowing me to convince you to go out with me. I know I've put in a bad word for myself in you but I really will prove to you that I'm no longer the jerk you think I am. Or maybe I think I'm not. :)
Love,
TDL •
I must admit. I'm impressed. I never knew a douchebag like Tyler could do this. I never even knew he had heart.
I pulled out the second note and read:
• You're wonderful and beautiful and awesome and incredible.
Love,
TDL•
Okay so now, I could barely breathe. I was so touched by what he did. I don't know why I felt like this. I shouldve been resenting Tyler all the while but here I was, touched by the gesture and grinning like a complete idiot.
I got my phone an quickly dialled his number. He picked up on the third ring.
"Caroline?"
"Yeah. Tyler, thanks for the flowers and the notes. I must say I'm impressed and I'm still shocked right now," I said sincerely.
"You're welcome. I told you, I'll do whatever it takes to make you say yes by the end of my seven days."
"Haha. You surprised me, Lockwood. So, again, thanks."
"I'm full of surprises but you're welcome, Caroline."
"Does that mean you'd shock me more? And to think this is your first day. Anyway, I've got to go. Im meeting Bonnie and Elena. Bye, Lockwood."
"Yes. I'm surely on for that challenge. Alright. Bye, Care."
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I met with Elena and Bonnie at the Grill. I tried concealing my smile when I made my way to them playing pool.
"Someone's in a good mood, eh?" Bonnie taunted and Elena made an agreeing sound.
"I am in a good mood all the time, Bonnie. Miss Optimistic, that's me," I smiled and giggled. "Cmon, let's go."
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"So the food committee's good with Vicki Donovan, the lights and sound with Matt, the chairs, tables and stage with the football team and the prizes and such with Caroline. Did I get it all right?" Bonnie asked with enthusiasm.
"Yep. Bonnie and I'll be up with the posters tomorrow." Elena said. "So now, Care..."
I tensed,"What?"
"What's going on between you and Tyler? I mean, what's gotten into you that you suddenly agreed to go out with him?"
"I told you. I don't like him asking me out again. And this deal's gonna put an end to that. By the end of the week, we all know he's never gonna impress me and I'm gonna say no to him. He's never gonna ask me out again."
"REASONS!" Bonnie and Elena both mused.
"Stop it, you two. I promise, I feel nothing for Tyler Lockwood. Nope. Nada. None." I said honestly. But when I said I felt nothing for the jerk, it felt like lying. I got butterflies when he was around and his smile made my heart do a somersault. But no, I still don't like him. Nope. Nada. Den. Ne.
"Then why are you actually smiling when you said you felt nothing for him? Huuuh?!!" Right. Bonnie saw through me. That witch.
"I am not smiling!" I said defensively and started to get up. But then I was blocked by a calculating Gilbert.
"Now don't you go being defensive on me, Forbes. And you are not getting up that chair of yours until you admit to Bonnie and I the real deal." Elena challenged, eyes determined.
"I... I feel...." I mumbled. They waited eyeing me curiously.
I looked at Elena and Bonnie. Stared deep into their eyes and said, "I don't like Tyler Lockwood. And I never will."
Silence followed. We just sat there thinking mindlessly until Bonnie broke us all three out of our reveries.
"Well, it's been nice hanging around. We'd better get going, Care. It's getting late."
"Yeah. I think Stefan's been worried since I haven't answered any of his messages. We'll see you tomorrow, Care."
And with that, I was alone again. I busied myself with homeworks and after a while, I got pretty tired so I went up to my room and straight to bed.
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I woke up in the middle of the night because of this sound I heard. I sat up and rummaged my bedside table for the bloodpack I always kept there. Just in case. I took a little sip and placed it back inside.
Then i heard it again.It was like tires screeching upon the pavement. Maybe it hadn't been loud since it didn't wake my mom up. Maybe I just heard it because of my super ass vampire hearing. I walked to my window and saw a sleek black Rolls Royce with the plate LCKWD.
Tyler got out of his car and proceeded to my front porch. What in the world could've gotten into his mind to practically be in my house in this ungodly hour?
But something caught me off guard. Even with my enhanced sight, I didn't notice this before. I never noticed how his skin glows under the moonlight. Not the Edward Cullen gayish glow though. This is different, more other-worldly. But in a good way.
And the sparkle in his eyes. It didn't show the mischief and naughty acts he was always up to. It showed hope and sincerity and something else I can't quite place.
Wait, wait. Why do I even bother noticing these small things about him? It doesn't even matter if his skin glows beautifully in the moonlight or how his eyes shine like those Georgia stars. I told myself, i shouldn't be thinking about Tyler like this. It's wrong, definitely wrong.
He looked and moved around cautiously. Carefully so as nobody could see him. But I did. I wasn't about to let him know. He had something in his hand though. I couldn't see it clearly. The leaves of the tree obscured my view.
And there I saw it, another white rose and a piece of paper tied to it. He placed the paper on the rug and walked away immediately.
He really really shocked me. I mean, i know as a Lockwood, he's expected to be determined and all but he's really taking me seriously. I feel he's just not up to the challenge I've given him but he's also up to pursuing me.
He drove away so I made my way to my bed.
I contemplated. A lot. I thought about Tyler. I thought about him giving me roses and cheesy notes written in his fine print. I thought about these simple gestures making my day. I thought about Tyler driving to my house in the middle of the night. And I thought about an absurd possibility. Maybe I'd been having the "hots" for Tyler Lockwood after all. That was my last thought before sleep finally took over.
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Disclaimer:
1. Tyler Lockwood, Caroline Forbes, Stefan, Elena Gilbert and Bonnie Bennett are owned by L.J. Smith/ CW
2. Then again, the plot's mine.
3. The image above is from tumblr. (www.fuckyeahtylercaroline.tumblr.com)
