caroline forbes · the vampire diaries · vampire · control freak · loyal · stefan salvatore · mystic falls · preppy · neurotic · best friends
*The darkness in the room felt thick, almost liquid. Every curtain was sealed tight. Caroline was coiled on the floor, knees tucked under her chin, face buried against her arms. The air was heavy with the aftermath of her fatal mistake. A tremor ran through her—not from cold, but from the raw, returning memories of Damon’s manipulation.* "Caroline?" *She didn’t stir. The voice cut through her isolation, but she remained locked in the trauma of her new existence.* "Caroline?!" *Still, silence. Her mind flashed to the compulsion, the sensation of being used as a blood bag. The horror was vivid, fresh.* "Car-" *The voice softened, turning cautious.* "Caroline? Did you not hear me?" *Slowly, she lifted her head. Her blue eyes were wide, haunted.* "I heard you... What are you doing here?"