The Tragic Love Story of Elijah and Elena

Chapter Eighteen

A few days later, Bonnie has left to go back to Mystic Falls. It was a short, but nice and needed visit. Caroline and I have been doing a whole lot of shopping because of Klaus.

She's having a little bit of some seconds thoughts again, but I haven't said anything because we're friends and she needs my support.

Elijah and I haven't really talked much since that day, but I wanna change that.

He said he doesn't regret what happened between us, but I have to remember that he has a life here now. I can't just ruin that because he might not mean what he said.

Suddenly I get a text and I see it's from the man himself, Elijah. I sigh and open it up.

He wants to meet up for tea. Of course he does. You know I'd much rather meet for tea than to be alone with him at the mansion.

I shrug on my black peacoat jacket, grab my phone, and head out the door.

Soon enough I'm at the coffee shop and I see him sitting at a table for two, with a novel in his hands.

I walk over slowly and smile lightly. "Elijah." I say as I always do.

He stands up and smirks, setting the book down. "Elena." He nods and we both sit back down. He calls the waitress over and sighs.

"This isn't my book, I got it off of the shelf over there. It's not horrible, but I don't think I would pick it up again." I smirk and sets it to the side.

The waitress comes over and I order a tea, Elijah does the same. "So, how have you been?" He asks, being the first one to start the conversation.

I feel like he always starts it first. But I shrug lightly, and bite the inside of my cheek. "I've been okay. Bonnie left. It was short, but she has school and a life." I sigh and look down.

Elijah nods and sits back in the chair. "Well, I'm glad the three of you got to catch up, and that Bonnie is setting up a life for herself. She deserves it, well actually all three of you deserve it after everything that's happened."

He makes a point that gets me feeling worried. Maybe the kiss actually meant nothing and he's going to want me to pack my bags back for Mystic Falls and to build a life for myself.

That's not what I want, though. I want a life here, maybe. But I want it with him.

"Yeah but, I don't want to be stuck there all my life." I sigh and take off my jacket.

"You don't have to be. With what you are, you can do anything you want. Travel the world, write a book..." He pauses briefly, looking down. "Find love." He says softly.

Is that a hint?

"I know but, I already know what I want. I've known what I wanted for a while now, maybe before I even really knew if that makes any sense at all." I sigh and look over at him.

He smirks and sits forward, resting his elbows on the table, folding his hands and placing them in front of his mouth.

"It doesn't, but I know what you are trying to say." He nods, reassuring me that he understands.

"Let's take a walk, Elena." He says and stands up, taking my jacket and holding it out for me to put it on.

I stand up, and sling it on with his help. As I pull my hair out from under the jacket, he's so close I can feel his breath on my neck.

I shiver and bite my lip hard.

He clears his throat after a moment and pays the bill. He opens the door for me and we head out, into the crisp and cool air of the streets.

We walk down the street in silence. It's actually a nice and content silence. But I know what's going to come soon.

We end up walking up the driveway of the mansion, laughing and I nudge him lightly at something he said.

Elijah opens the door and I step inside, him following closely behind me. We hang up our jackets and I take a seat on the couch.

"I would assume you don't want tea or anything, considering we just had some not too long ago." He smirks and lights a candler that lies over by the bookcase.

I shake my head and smile. "No I'm fine. Thank you though, Elijah."

He nods and comes over, sitting next to me. "I would also assume that you know why I contacted you, and why I brought you here today." He sighs, looking over at me.

Yep, I knew it.

"Yeah, I do. Or, at least I hope I do." I whisper and sigh, looking up at him.

I feel like he's a lot closer than he was before, but hey I'm not complaining.

"Elena, I can feel the tension and energy between us, and I don't want it to be like that." He says and turns to me, taking my hand.

"I know we have to 'talk' but I don't want it to have to be like this. I'm just going to come right out and say it." He continues and bites his lip.

Oh Elijah please don't do that.

"I don't feel like this has to be awkward for us. So, Elena, I fancy you. Honestly I do." He whispers and moves his hand to my cheek.

His hand is a bit rough, but my cheek fits perfectly to his hand, and I bite my lip.

"Elijah.." I whisper but he stops me. "No no, let me finish." He says and sighs.

"I have fancied you for a long while now, Elena. And I think you feel the same way too."

I look into his dark chocolate eyes, and I suddenly feel weak. "Elijah there's something I have to say too." I whisper and swallow hard.

He smirks and nods. "I know. So tell me, but don't use your words." He whisper and leans in a little bit more.

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Hey guys! How's it going? So I know I've been gone for a few weeks, but I hope this makes up for it. I'm literally so excited for the next chapter. I had to send Bonnie back because to be honest, I didn't know what I was gonna do with her. But here you go! Enjoy!!!

-Emily