Here's Where I Belong

Chapter Eleven

Jeremy stormed into the house he shared with his sister, immediately heading up the stairs in search of her. He heard Rebekah follow him into the house, shutting the door behind him. He paid her no mind however, heading towards Elena's room. He didn't want to think about the damage Mason had probably done today.

He stopped short at his sisters doorway, feeling his anger at her ex fiancé drain as he took in the scene before him.

His sister was curled up to Elijah, her hand resting on Ava's back as the baby laid on her fathers chest.

Rebekah stopped behind him, her hand resting on his side as she leaned her head against his arm.

"She's okay," the blonde whispered, laying her forehead against the back of his shoulder before stepping around him as Ava stirred.

Jeremy watched as Rebekah stepped into the room, and gently reached down, picking the little girl up off of Elijah's chest. Elena's hand fell from the little girls back, hitting his chest as Elijah opened his eyes.

"I'm just taking Ava, she's waking up. Stay with Elena." The blonde whispered, tucking the little girl to her chest.

Elijah nodded before laying his head back down on the pillow.

Jeremy stepped back, allowing Rebekah to walk past him. With one more glance towards his sister, he reached for the door, and quietly pulled it shut.

Elena woke sometime later, to find herself snuggled tightly into Elijah's chest. He had rolled towards her, and wrapped both of his arms around her. Elena instantly shot up, pulling out of his arms.

"Where's Ava?" She said, almost frantically. She placed her hands on his side as she leaned over him, looking for the infant.

"Elena, clam down, she's fine. Rebekah took her," Elijah said, reaching over and placing a hand on the small of her back.

"Oh," Elena said, feeling slightly embarrassed. Of course he is wouldn't be reckless with his own daughter.

Elijah continued to slowly rub small circles on the small of her back as he reached up with his other hand and wiped the sleep from his eyes.

Elena brought her knees to her chest, wrapping her arms around her legs.

"I'm sorry," she said quietly, refusing to ignore their earlier conversation.

"For what?" He asked, slowly sitting up so he sat beside her.

"Not telling you sooner. Being such a mess. Asking you to..." she nodded towards her bed before trailing off and looking towards the wall.

"Elena, you have nothing to apologize for. I am glad I could be here for you. Everyone has times when they just need someone to be there. To listen, and to give them support." He said, reaching up, and tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.

"You have been so amazing with my daughter. She has taken to you more than anyone else, aside from me. You are great with her. It's not fair that you didn't get that chance with your own child. But it is definitely not your fault." He said, letting his hand rest against the side of her head before he dropped it back to her side.

Elena smiled softly, before leaning forward and wrapping her arms around his shoulders in a gentle hug.

He felt warm tears on his neck, as he slowly wrapped his own arms around her.

"Thank you," Elena whispered quietly, not moving from her spot.

Elijah didn't respond, he simply tightened his arms around Elena, holding her as she composed herself.