Seven Days: Chapter 3
ForWood Fic
I woke up with a start and realized I still have school today. I checked my phone for messages and there was one. It was from Tyler. This immediately made me smile. It read:
"Good morning, Caroline :) Start your day with a smile! ;) I'll see you later."
"I'll see you later?!" what does he mean by that? I laughed a little. Amazed by the confidence he surely had. So I went by my usual daily routine: I took a bath, picked out my clothes, packed my school stuff and headed down for breakfast.
While eating (technically only she ate, I just drank blood. And yes, she knows.), Mom made small talk. But it ended too quickly. But I always appreciate the efforts she exerts just to reach out to me. It's been me pushing her away.
She again broke the silence by saying, "This is for you. It was left on our doorstep. I took it along with the paper. Here. And don't worry I haven't read the note."
I almost forgot. It was Tyler, his rose and note. My mom handed it to me and I said thanks, surprisingly able to conceal the giddy feeling building inside me. I read the note and was ultimately feeling AWWW :") It read:
•They say you're a quirky neurotic control freak but I think that's what makes you so special. Don't ever change cause someone loves you just the way you are :D
Love,
TDL•
My mother opened it up and gaped. It's a good thing she quickly regained her composure.
"Good morning, Sheriff Forbes. I'm here to pick Caroline up. I'll drive her to school and back home myself. Is that okay with you?" Tyler said with much respect that both my mom and I were shocked.
"Good morning, Tyler. That'll be good. I'm surprised Elena and Stefan are running a bit late today. They usually come here at half past eight. It's a good thing you're here though. Just be careful, okay? I don't want you kids running into an accident, God forbid."
"Yes, of course, Mrs. Forbes. I'll keep her safe. I promise." Tyler answered.
"Hmm. And by that I suppose the rose was from you?" My mom asked him and I swear on Stefan's Porsche, he was blushing.
But before Tyler could answer, I butted in, "Mom! That's enough. We'd better get going. Bye. Love ya." I ushered Tyler swiftly to our porch and spoke in a hushed voice, "What the hell are you doing in here?
"I believe you heard me tell your mom? But I'm gonna say it again. You'll be riding with me to school today and I'm bringing you back home. Are we clear? We should really get going. Classes are about to start in 20 minutes." Tyler said.
I followed him to his car and he held the passenger seat open for me. I said thanks and got in. He flashed me his dazzling smile that made blood rush up to my cheeks and my heart jumped. He sat down and started driving to school. And man, he sure drives like a Cullen! In no time, we arrived at the school's parking lot. The lot was crowded and it took a while to find a spot.
Unfortunately, he noticed me blushing a while ago. "Now, now. Why did you suddenly blush earlier? I mean, I just smiled. Or did it make your heart do a somersault?"
He cut the engine and stared at me.
I smacked his arm and said, "Shut up, Lockwood. Part of our deal was that you quit being arrogant" But he held my hand instead and did something I didn't really expect.
He sang to me. Like literally sang to me. With the correct notes, melody, lyrics everything!
"And I've got all that I need right here in the passenger seat. And I can't keep my eyes on the road, knowing that she's inches from me."
He looked straight into my eye and actually kissed my hand that he was holding. I felt fireworks. I felt sparks fly. He flashed me a smile, that dazzling and genuine smile, which seemed only for me, making my heart beat double-time.
"I know you're thinking maybe I'm just doing this for fun. But I'm not. Trust me, Caroline. I'm really not. I'm serious about you. I've always been." Tyler said, tugging at my heartstrings. I didn't know what to say. I just smiled at him and nodded.
The bell rang. Signaling the start of classes. Pff. What a way to ruin the moment.
"Cmon, let's go. Before we get late for class. Hey, Care. Thanks for not shutting me out. This means a lot." He said sincerely.
I took his hand and said, "No. Thank YOU. You made me realize I'm more than a quirky neurotic freak. I really gotta go. I'll see you after class," I winked at him and did the most surprising thing.
I kissed him on the cheek.
What on earth has gotten into me? Last time I checked I was thinking whether to castrate him by kicking him where it counts or just stab him in his sleep. And that was just yesterday. And now, I go kissing him like I didn't hate him?
I mentally convinced myself that i kissed him in a friendly way. Just a thank you. Nothing more. I look at him and found him dumbfounded. I smiled and walked away briskly. Trying to escape from the gasps and stares our little scene received.
And that's when I realized, maybe my plan to not fall for Tyler Daniel Lockwood had backfired on me.
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Disclaimer:
1. Tyler Lockwood, Caroline Forbes and Sheriff Forbes 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)
