Second Floor Common Room; Sunday Morning

[fiery-demigod.livejournal.com]

Leo was wide awake after radio and he wasn't comfortable enough to spend all his time stalking Fixer-Uppers yet, so he decided to check out the common room on his floor. It seemed nice, not as high-tech as cabin nine, but it had a TV and food so he really couldn't find much to complain about.

He put the TV onto ESPN and idly listened to the anchors talking about the playoff games today while making himself breakfast. Southwestern omelets. The actual, good, Southwestern kind. Not that crap rolled up into a burrito that you got at McDonalds for two bucks.

[The common room is open, yes]

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[puppywithatutu.livejournal.com]

Insecurity raging, Caroline gave the sleeve of her shirt a sniff. "Who the hell do you think you are? I smell awesome and you should seriously be more careful about who you piss off!"

[need-no-moon.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I really don't care about pissing off a bloodsucker, it's kind of what I do," he tilted his head. "I think your sense of smell is pretty messed up if you can't figure out what I am."

[puppywithatutu.livejournal.com]

"What, like your Old Spice is supposed to give up your name and--" Had he said what he is? Caroline's brain kicked into overdrive as the realization hit her. "Oh are you fucking kidding me? Are you the shirtless, hot, fifth floor werewolf? I mean, not that I think you're hot after insulting me here, but come on, a girl's gotta have standards!"

[need-no-moon.livejournal.com]

Shirtless, hot, fifth floor werewolf? Seriously? Was that how he was known now?

Yeah, okay. So now there was a smug smirk curving his lips. "Jacob Black," he finally relented. "And I don't think there's another other hot werewolves on the fifth floor, so yes."

Look, flattery worked. It didn't mean he suddenly liked her.

[puppywithatutu.livejournal.com]

She really really really hated that he was cute. It wasn't like with Tyler, but definitely reminiscent of Mason. You know, before she kicked his ass for trying to kill the Salvatores.

"Caroline Forbes," she replied, offering her hand. "You're not the first werewolf I've met, but you're definitely the tallest."

[need-no-moon.livejournal.com]

What was it with leeches wanting to shake his hand? Maybe they wanted prove that he was literally too hot? He stared at the offered hand for a moment too long, but finally relented. Even if his grip was too tight, but she was a leech and probably could deal.

"Yeah? You met them on the island or back where you're from?" he asked.

[puppywithatutu.livejournal.com]

Caroline gripped his hand tightly right back, giving a decent shake (despite his warmth) before relenting and feeling rather accomplished.

"Back home. They're not all bad, even, just like we aren't all bad." No one was as determined as Caroline was to promote the good side of vampires. Likely due to her mommy issues.

[need-no-moon.livejournal.com]

"Sure sure," he said, unable to not sound patronising. "I've heard that before. Doesn't mean I'm not going to keep my eyes open."

Instinct was hard to fight, and despite the times he'd had this they're not evil speech, he still had trouble buying it. Even if his response had been less vehement as it would have been a few months ago. She had Carlisle to thank for that one.

[puppywithatutu.livejournal.com]

"Fine, you keep your eyes open and you won't be able to help but see how good I am. And remember, it's Caroline, not bloodsucker."

As much as she would never back down from a werewolf, Jacob's tone reminded her of Katherine and set Caroline's teeth on edge.

[need-no-moon.livejournal.com]

"I prefer blondie," Jake smirked. Look, she was a leech so he was going to be difficult. Actually, he was difficult with anyone.