Family Above All

55. Devil

Pairing: Mason/Tyler-Matt (M/mm) hand, school paddle

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Mall

Morning

Elijah had just gotten fitted for a new tux at the tailor shop in the mall when he heard a tapping on the glass. He slipped the clerk his credit card and looked up, not expecting anyone he knew.

But it was Katherine. She waved and pivoted into the store.

"Katerina? Are you following me now? Have the tables turned so abruptly," Elijah said with a small upturn of his lips.

Katherine ignored his words, and started speaking.

"Fancy meeting you here. I brought the fam here on my lunch break to shop. You know I'm working at the mayor's office now...For the mayor!" Katherine clarified.

"Ah yes, I heard that a new Lockwood would be stepping in. How nice for you. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get back home," Elijah said, taking his card back from the cashier. Katherine positioned herself right in front of Elijah, pushing out her chest. She was looking as gorgeous as ever, but Elijah did not have time for this. He suspected she was up to something, she always was.

"Your tux should be ready by Thursday or before you leave town. We'll call you," the man said politely.

"You're leaving town?" Katherine prodded.

"Unfortunately, I have business back in New Orleans. It's something that cannot be helped. Now, if you'll excuse me," Elijah said, trying to side step her.

"Elijah, don't be like this. I know we might have had something once and that's over, but I worry about the boys," Katherine said in a quiet voice. She licked her glossed lips and pouted, "Are they okay? The boys? They are different...Just tell me what is going on. Pretty please."
Elijah breathed out a sigh.

"Yes, they are. Damon and Stefan are hanging in there. I think they worry a bit about the house, but I'm sure you are taking good care of it. Do you need something, Katerina? I really do need to be going," Elijah repeated.

"No, I have to go, too. I have an event and I need a new signature gown. I thought I should just get something made," Katherine replied.

"The boys are fine," Elijah said. "I know that Sheriff Forbes said that Pearl reached out about the incident. If that is what you are worried about, it's taken care of."

"Good, but it's just Stefan said he'd come by a few times and never did...," Katherine said, her eyes raking over Elijah several times.

"He lost his driving privileges for speeding, if you must know," Elijah confided. "I can drive him over some time this week. I think he did want to check up on the vervain supply."

"I guess Damon is too busy to visit his sire," Katherine scoffed.

"Actually, he is. We'll be in touch, Katerina. Goodbye," Elijah said, putting his slip in his jacket pocket.

As he left, Katherine muttered, "It's Katherine now...Katerina Petrova is long dead. Your asshole brother made sure of that."

"Ma'am? Miss? May I help you?" the clerk asked, snapping her out of her revelry.

"Yes, is the tailor here? I need a dress for tomorrow...It will have to be a rush job but I'm sure he'll be happy to help me," Katherine smirked.

Lake House

Dunham Lake​​​​​​​, Virginia

It only took the group three bathroom breaks, one gas station stop, and one fast food run before getting to the lake house.