-// Sarafina's pov //-
My hands naturally started to shake as I headed towards the entrance of the hospital, me and medical places were not on good terms. Ever since the age of seven when this god forsaken place ripped my mother away from me I held a grudge the size of Big Ben! Most would have thought I would hold a grudge on my younger brother Mark, but no one and I mean NO ONE could be mad at that adorable bundle of super cuteness. Which in fact could be a pain in the AS-- Butt.
Shaking my head attempting to rid myself of the thoughts that were darting around in my mind, I had to be thinking about Caroline no one else, just Caroline. Entering the hospital my stomache lurched, the smell of the place reeked of false hope, tears and death.
Shuddering I walked towards the front desk, catching my reflection in a window made me inwardly frown. I looked tired, my eyes were heavy with worry. Thankfully when I read the text my body went into overdrive, rushing through my routine missing out on a shower and breakfast, but I did manage to remove the make-up from last night. I didn't apply any fresh on though, what was the need to? I was going to the hospital for Christ sakes to make sure one of my best friends was still breathing! I had no one to impress! I didn't look horrendous *thankfully* but it wasn't one of my best days I would admit.
Arriving at the desk I forced a polite smile to the woman, not seeing the fakeness she smiled back "Hello, How may I help you?" She questioned, her voice coming out in a perky highness which sent my head reeling in agitation.
Swallowing down the words on my tongue I gave a tilt of my head trying to make myself seem more welcoming "I was wondering if you know what room Caroline Forbes is in?"
The lady quickly looked down on to a sheet of paper before her gaze wandered to the screen of her computer, I could hear the steady click as she typed something in. I waited patiently trying with all my might to refrain from drumming my nails against the counter top.
A habit my father seemed to strongly disagree with, as my thoughts wandered to my dad I couldn't help but give a small smile realising I hadn't told him where I was going, being the over protective numpty he is, he would probably believe I didn't return home last night and was locked away in some psychopaths car. Refraining a giggle I gave a small cough, now seeing I had the receptionists full attention.
"Caroline Forbes is in room 107" She replied with a small smile and nod. Giving her a grateful look I turned on my heels and walked to the room she told me. Running a hand through my hair I couldn't help but shake the nervous feeling spread through me, my eyes were locked onto the ground not really watching where I was going just trusting my instincts to make sure I walked into no one.
Unfortunately my 'instincts'' decided not to work as I felt my body and face hit into a rock hard pillar, thinking I had ran into a wall I looked up, my icy blue orbs gazing up into ocean blue ones. I instantly recognised who the eyes belonged to, a small disgusted grunt passed my lips as I stepped back. Wanting some distance from the individual.
Looking to the ground I shook of the stunned worried feeling and replaced it with a look of agitation, I finally glanced up to the one and only... Damon Salvatore. I could see his lips curl up into his trademark smirk, rolling my eyes I scoffed. "Could you perhaps remove your hands from me?" I questioned arching an eyebrow giving him a harsh look.
Apparently my words only seemed to amuse him, as a chuckle formed through his throat. "Please you meant to do that! You just cant keep your hands off me can you?" He grinned widely, doing that weird smouldering thing with his eyes. His hands removing themselves from my waist.
I couldn't believe him, he was hitting on me!? He must know that Caroline was in hospital, as that was probably the reason why he was even here, though I don't know why, he was a complete jerk to her. Clenching my jaw tightly, I glared viciously up at him my fists enclosing into small balls by my side. "H-how... I.... You are unbelievable!" My voice came out in a dangerous whisper. You see I didn't shout not when I was angry or sad, in happiness yes! Excitement, of course! But anger and sadness never. Its as if my body wouldn't allow it, so instead I have been told that my voice comes out in a whisper. The angrier I became the quieter I got, and at the moment I was beyond pissed!
"You have the cheek to hit on me! Really! I cannot believe you!" My voice was coming out in a violent hiss. I could see the change in his eyes, worry and guilt covered them. My body was trembling as I tried not to let my emotions break free, I couldn't... I wouldn't. I was the strong one, the rock. Someone who offered a shoulder to cry upon, never taking the offer to use others. My bottom lip trembled as my eyes clouded over as tears started to form in the corner of them.
Taking in a sharp breath, I shut my eyes tightly. I couldn't believe I was allowing Damon Salvatore to see me like this, biting down harshly on my bottom lip I attempted to stop my shaking. But at the moment was failing terribly.
-// Damon's pov //-
I was walking through the halls of the hospital after I had just fed my blood to Blondie, as I was heading to the exit my mind was far away. Thinking about how I was fooled by Katherine, how could I be so stupid! Of course Elena wouldn't kiss me, she was with Stefan. I practically growled thinking about it, causing a few nurses to give me strange worried glances, but I didn't care what they were thinking about, I just needed to get out of here and have a drink. Preferably something blonde and perky, I smirked seeing a nurse matching my description perfectly, eyeing me up hungrily.
Turning round a corner I felt a figure connect with my chest, looking down I saw the familiar appearance of Sarafina. She clearly was out of it when she hit me as she stumbled backwards in shock, instinctively my hands reached out latching onto her waist steadying her on her feet.
I couldn't help but smirk as she looked up at me, her husky dog eyes widened slightly as she attempted to retreat away. But I held on tight making her only be able to put a foot's distance between us, she glanced to the ground before looking up in hostility, she soon found her voice as she snapped "Could you perhaps remove your hands from me?" her British accent still thick even though she had lived here for most of her life.
I couldn't help but think she was cute, she had no make up on but that didn't stop her from being a looker. I smirked as a chuckle rumbled through me, I may have to take a rain check on that blonde and perky meal. Not removing my hands from her lithe figure, I replied "Please you meant to do that! You just cant keep your hands off me can you?" I grinned at her, loving to argue with this girl. She was feisty but I didn't get to see her often, blame that to Elena and Stefan. I frowned slightly thinking about them before giving a shake of my head as I head Sara talking again, I didn't catch what she said but I could tell she was angry.
"You have the cheek to hit on me! Really! I cannot believe you!" She hissed her body trembling.
I frowned shuffling awkwardly, reaching my hand behind my head and giving my hair a small shake. I didn't know what to say to her, she looked angry okay not angry, but truly pissed! I hadn't seen her like this before, and I'm sure many people hadn't either. She looked in distress her eyes welling up it was quite dramatic, not in the way you would groan in annoyance and thinking *oh here she goes again* but in away it really pulled at your heart strings, seeing her eyes close as she took in shaky breaths I did the only thing I could think of, and hugged her.
As I pulled her into my chest I felt her tense, I smirked this girl wasn't used to be comforted. Clearing my throat I ran my hand through her hair. "You know Caroline's going to be okay, she woke up this morning. And was unfortunatley her usual self" I spoke in a soothing tone, as if I was trying to calm a spooked animal. But of course I couldn't help but add a bit of my humour into the seriousness. Thankfully she didn't bite my head of, I even swear I heard a small chuckle.
Pushing her away softly, I placed my finger under her chin tilting her head upwards to look at me "You should go see her, I'm sure she is wondering where you are..." I gave her a warm smile removing my hand from her face before giving her shoulder a reassuring squeeze, moving round her I walked away. Walking away I realised what had just happened, rubbing my temple I gave a small groan *what was this town doing to me...*
-// Sarafina's pov //-
I stood frozen, what had just happened.... Did Damon Salvatore just comfort me? Breathing out a long breath of air, I snorted *this was too insane* Shaking my head I headed towards the room Caroline would be in. Pulling at the handle I walked inside, I saw her laying on the bed flicking through the TV channels. I stifled a laugh hearing her groan before crying out "I'M BORED" She gave a small whine throwing herself back into the bed in a dramatic motion.
That's it I couldn't control it the urge was too much, a burst of laughter erupted from me. The noise caused Caroline to shoot up out of bed, she was about to shout in anger when she saw it was me. She grinned before flinging herself out of bed wincing in the process as she charged at me. Seeing her wince I stood up straight, I wrapped my arms around her as I pulled her into an protective embrace. I smiled warmly at her which she eagerly returned, Caroline Forbes wasn't just my friend she was my sister, maybe it was cliche but I would die for this girl she was an important piece in my heart and I would be lost without her. "Caroline Forbes... You ever do that to me again, I SWEAR!" I didn't get to finish my sentence, as she scoffed rolling her eyes as she smacked me upside the head "Don't threaten me Serri!" She snapped playfully, causing us both to laugh as we headed back to her hospital bed. The worry that was surrounding me had filtered away.
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