The Story of the Other Original Petrova (1)

Chapter 27

* Anastasia's P.O.V *

I was wearing a long volumious gold dress for dinner with Damon . He was supposed to be picking me up soon . Damon's car pulled up and I got in and he drove to his house .
" I thought we were going out . " I said .

" Nah . I'm a good cook. Besides I wanted us to be some place private when we talked . " he said , getting the door for me .

We walked in and I looked aroung.

" Don't worry , Stefan's not here . " he said .

He put his hands over my eyes and lead me into the living room and moved his hands . I gasped . All the furniture had been moved away from the room except a small table with a white table cloth covered in flower petals .

" Damon , it's .... beautiful . " I said .

He smiled and walked into the kitchen .
" Take a seat . " he said and I sat facing the window .

After a few moments , he walked in and sat down, putting a steak on my plate and passing me the salad . I laughed .

" What is it ? " he asked .

" It's just .... we're dead and we eat all the time . " I said .

Damon smiled.
" I never thought about that ... " he said .

We ate a few moments .
" OH ! " he said , springing up.

" Is everything okay ? " I asked .
" I almost forgot . " he said .

He walked into his room and then came back with a bouquet of flowers for me .
" Oh . They're goregous . " I said , smelling them .

He smiled and then sat back down .
" I just want tonight to be perfect . " he said .

"  It ..... is . " I said , thinking of one of the times Elijah had done something similar .

~ Flashback ~

( 10th century when Klaus was gone hunting with his father and brothers and Esther was out of town to pick up some goods )

" Close your eyes . " Eljah said .
I laughed .
" Anything you wish . " I muttered .

I closed my eyes and he lead me over to a table covered in rose petals .

" Alright . Open . " he said gently .

I opened my eyes and gasped .

" Elijah ! My favorites ! How did you know ?" I asked , pulling him into a hug and kissed his cheek .

" I've always known . Just like your favorite color is blue and your favorite place is England . I'm going to take you there one day . " he said .

I smiled and we sat down .

" Anna , I know your love for my brother is strong , but ..... I care about you . " he said .
" I care about you too ! " I said , smiling and completely missing the point .

How could I have be so stupid ?

Elijah looked down as if hopelessly .

I hadn't realized I'd started to tear up until Damon was at my side .
" Are you okay ? " he asked .

I looked up .
" I'm f-fine . " I said .

" Are you sure ? " he asked .

I nodded .
" Why wouldn't I be ? " I choked out .

Damon didn't look convinced .

" Anna , I have to tell you something .... I know you will always care about Elijah ... but I care about you . " Damon said .

No . This couldn't be happening . History repeating ! My tears got heavier .

" Anna ! Anna ! " he said , getting up .
" Damon , I need time ! I need time ! Please ! " I said , getting up and running out into the woods .

My dress got torn on the leaves and sticks and my hair fell in disary around my face as I ran . As if running would help . I lost shoes and my makeup smeared a little through my tears . I ran back to the lake the lake in my dream . The lake I lay frozen in for a millenium and I fell down beside the bank .I looked at my reflection .

" ElIJAH ! " I called .

" WHY DID YOU LEAVE ME ! YOU SAID YOU'D NEVER LEAVE ME ! " I screamed , banging my fist on the ground .

It started to rain , but I didn't feel it .

" I SHOULD'VE BEEN THERE ! " I yelled .

Wind whipped around me .

" You're never coming home . " I whispered .

I must've been delusional because I could've sworn I saw Elijah walk out from behind a tree . Pain was all over his face . How scary and hideous I must've been . He walked over and pulled me into a hug and for once , I let my imagination take over so I could see him . So I could pretend I was alright .

" You have to move on , angel . What have you done ? " he asked , craddleing me .
" Don't leave me. " I muttered  .

" It's better this way. You have to stay safe . It's to dangerous . " he said , kissing my forehead .

And then he was gone .

" COME BACK ! " I yelled .