Here's Where I Belong

Chapter Two

Elena sat in her living room, sorting bills and writing checks out for said bills. She had been thinking about Elijah since the evening they had dinner a couple weeks ago. She hadn't spoke to him since, but she had seen him in passing a few times around town. He always looked busy, so she hadn't bothered him.

With a sigh, she brushed a bang behind her ear and closed her checkbook. She stood up and walked to the kitchen, looking through her cabinets. Her brother would be in from work soon, and she knew he would be starving.

Just as she was getting the ingredients out for the dinner she was planning, she heard the door open. Glancing at the clock, she noted that it was too early for her brother to be home.

"Elena?" a voice rang throughout her house.

"Kitchen," she called, continuing about her business.

She heard the heels before she saw the person. Rebekah walked into her house, carrying a car seat.

"Hello darling," the blonde said, lifting the seat onto the counter.

"You have Ava with you?" Elena questioned, walking around to see the little girl.

"Yeah, Elijah was talking to the local law firm. He considered opening his own, but he didn't want to try and compete with them. Therefore, he is going to see if maybe they are looking for a partner." Rebekah said, placing the diaper bag beside the car seat.

"Well I wish him luck, old man Fell isn't the easiest to persuade," she said, shaking her head.

Rebekah chuckled before walking around to the food Elena had laid out.

"What time will Jeremy be here?" Rebekah asked, trying to sound nonchalant.

Elena rolled her eyes with a grin. "He will be home in about thirty minutes. Would you like to stay for dinner?"

"As much as I would love to, I should probably fix something for Elijah." She said, shrugging.

"Well, just invite him over. I don't mind, and I'm sure Jer won't mind as long as you are here." Elena said, shooting her friend a look. "I don't see why you to don't just tell each other how you feel, and get it over with."

"I have no idea what you are talking about," Rebekah denied, a blush covering her cheeks.

"Yeah okay," Elena laughed, shaking her head.

Elena moved back to the food, starting to prepare dinner. The blonde turned the car seat so that Ava could see them, then proceeded to help her friend.

"So, what did you and Elijah talk about at the grill?" Rebekah asked, not so subtly.

"A little bit of everything," she shrugged, knowing where her friend was going to try to take the conversation.

"You seemed to get along well. You sat at the table for almost two hours."

It was true. They had started talking, and before they knew it two hours had passed and Ava was waking up.

Elena rolled her eyes, shaking her head. "I honestly doubt your brother is looking for a relationship. I mean, he has a baby that he is raising on his own. It's not exactly like he has time to date."

"Oh my God, you sound JUST like him. That is pretty much the same exact thing he said," she laughed.

"Besides, I'm not exactly ready for a relationship. Not after the whole Mason thing." She frowned, trying not to dwell on those thoughts.

"Ugh, Mason Lockwood is an ass. You need to get over him. Elijah is the perfect gentleman. He is one of those guys that opens doors for you, and offers you his arm when walking. It's just what you need." Rebekah shot back.