baby loves,

Caroline went on a walk by the fire pits, attempting to get her mind off of all the negative thoughts that were roaming inside of her head. She felt quite melancholic that day for many reasons. The girl took a seat by the campfire, her glistening eyes fixated on the yellow flames that were flickering and dancing in front of her, “I want a home, I want a family and.. I want someone to love me.” She didn’t notice that she had started involuntarily speaking her thoughts out loud until a mysterious voice interrupted her rumination, making her slightly jump.

Caroline loved food, but she hated preparing it herself.. so there she was, at the Golden Lion, the local pub, stuffing her mouth with her fresh hot-dog and fries. She usually settles for an elegant dinner at a Chinese restaurant, however, she missed eating junk food. The platinum blonde girl was ready to take another bite from her hot-dog when she noticed a pair of indigo eyes staring down at her, “Why are you looking at me like that?” 

   If there was one strength that Lizzie without a doubt held over her sister, it was her sense of fashion. It wasn’t that Josie was unfashionable, per say, but more so that Lizzie knew how to dress to appeal and Josie… didn’t. So, now here she was, the brunette flipping through rack after rack of clothing in this stupid boutique, and she was sure the distress was evident on her face. 

   “God,” The Saltzman huffed below her breath. “Where is mom when you need her?”

The blonde stylist was going through some outfit options for her newest client when she noticed a young & beautiful girl struggling. She usually doesn’t help out people for free since picking out outfits is literally her job, but she felt somehow drawn to the chocolate haired girl, “It’s funny, I used to ask myself that too about my father when I was around your age,” Caroline exclaimed, a soft chuckle coming out of her lips, “Is everything alright? Do you need help?” She smiled down at the girl, “I can assure you that I’m a pro when it comes to this kind of stuff!”

“ ONE NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY. ” the redhead responded, the hint of a smile of approval on her face. this girl was someone who could respond to her snark instead of whinging about it, cheryl appreciated that. “ does long distance even count in this scenario ? i can’t even contact her here. ” cheryl shrugged. “ well, if you’re paying, then of course. i’m cheryl. cheryl blossom. ”

“What do you mean, can’t contact her?” The vampire uncomfortably questioned, thinking about all the worst-case scenarios, “She’s not like.. dead, right?” Caroline trailed off, trying not to seem rude. “Um, yeah, I’m paying, why else would I ask you that?” She let out a chuckle while pulling out her hand for Cheryl to shake, “I’m Caroline Forbes, nice to meet you!” 

“Oh it’s not judgy.” Penny was quick to reassure the woman, fake ID good enough to get her into a bar despite being a year too young. “God, that sounds like something I’d do. You’re really cute, everyone in here will be lining up to kiss you.”

“Says you!” Caroline happily exclaimed as she gave the ginger that was standing next to her a warm smile. “Thank you, by the way!” The blonde continued, taking a sip from her drink, “That’s probably the best compliment someone has ever given me.” She let out a soft laugh, “You look young, how did you manage to get in here?”

—- “i did not take my eyes to be all that LITTLE,” jaime returned smoothly, as he lifted the beer bottle to his lips. his drink tasted HORRENDOUS, but it did not appear that he was going to receive any better in this perverse, modern world. had people forgotten how to make TYRION’S favorite blackberry wine? and what of CERSEI’S beloved strawberry cider? the same one that made her tongue sting, and that almost had him doubling over on the floor— LAUGHING. it was a rare moment of glee that the siblings managed to exchange in the chaos that encapsulated KING’S LANDING. warm brown hues flickered back to reconnect with the young woman’s gaze. “are they allowed to be hot BEFORE you submit to your drunken state?” 

“Oh, c'mon, it was a metaphor.” Caroline rolled her eyes jokingly at the man, “Believe me, If they’re hot before, they’re GODS after.” She exclaimed, letting out a chuckle, he seemed to be interested in her and she loved the attention. “You’re not too bad yourself, y’know?”

—- “i wasn’t judgin’ you.” maggie managed to prevent the concern from coming to define her gaze, as she did not wish to appear PATRONIZING. but at the same time… part of her did worry. perhaps that was part of having a PARENT who once struggled with alcoholism. REGARDLESS, maggie felt grateful that the reaction did not cross her eyes. “you haven’t had any luck yet?” not that she thought that drunkenly making out with someone was the pinnacle of PROGRESS. but she did not wish to alienate herself from the blonde-headed female beside her either. 

“Not really,” The blonde let out a chuckle, turning her gaze to the girl sitting next to her, “This town seems to be full of creeps.” She slurred her words, hoping that the girl caught what she was trying to say. Caroline is very familiar with strange things and it usually doesn’t bother her, but perhaps this time it does because of her drunken state. “Ugh, I feel like I’m gonna barf soon.”

their eyes rolled at the persistence that came from the other about conversation, pausing and taking a drink before offering any answer. “everything’s fine and not your business.”

“Ugh, fine, I can’t be bothered anyway.” The blonde rolled her eyes at them while taking a sip from her fresh drink, “I only asked to be nice, so.” 

Despite the heartbreak, Klaus chuckled. Even without her memories, Caroline was still Caroline. “Oh, it was a pickup line I already would’ve used it on you, love, trust me.” He then paused, suddenly more serious. “Caroline, what is the last thing you remember?” When Klaus had met Caroline just after she’d become a vampire and if she didn’t remember him, perhaps she didn’t remember turning at all.

“Already would’ve used on me?” Caroline squeaked, her whole face tensing up at the man’s words, “Have we met before?” She trailed off, closing her eyes for a second while scrunching up her face, trying to jog her memory, “It’s impossible, I would’ve remembered you.” The blonde whispered to herself, hoping that he didn’t hear her. “Uh– Well, I remember waking up in a hospital and my friend Stefan later on helping me with.. something.” She didn’t want him to know what she is, afraid that it would scare him off, after all, he seemed nice. “Oh, by the way, I didn’t catch your name.”

“ TRUST ME, NEW SMURFETTE, I’M not judging you. ” though that comment sure made that sound like a lie, it wasn’t. “ if i was you’d be very aware, capiche ? ” she added in a matter of fact tone. “ hmm, now that sounds like a good idea. except i’ll have to remain a conscientious objector to respect the honor or my precious, though absent from this world, girlfriend. ”

“New Smurfette? What kind of nickname is that?” Caroline jokingly questioned before swallowing the last drops of Bourbon in her glass. “Well, Ginge..” The blonde started while waving at the bartender for another round, “Sorry to break it to you but long-distance relationships never work, trust me,” She continued, “Now, do you want a drink? It’s on me.”

Silent for a second, Pursuit frowned at the comment before he nodded slowly. “I’m gonna try to not take this comment for myself.” He said slowly, shaking his head. “I mean I guess.. I kinda looked hotter when I was me. Y’know, purple skin, beautiful horns..”

“Purple skin, horns? What are you, an alien-devil hybrid?” Caroline let out a loud laugh at her own comment, too drunk to even care that people were now staring at her. “Now that was funny.”

      “i don’t give a rat’s ass how you drown your sorrows, blondie,” misty day assured the fellow blonde, moving to sit on the stool beside her. she waved the bartender down, rolling her neck and hearing the familiar pops. “i’m not here to watch you play bachelorette with the customers. i’ve got my own reasons.” 

“I’m not playing bachelorette!” The blonde snapped, turning her head towards the girl that was standing beside her, giving her a dirty look. “Your own reasons?” She let out an irritated chuckle, “Problems in paradise?”