𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒 - [𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘫𝘢𝘩 𝘮𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘰𝘯]

25

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Lily woke up a little while later when she felt liquid being forced down her throat.

Lily coughed in protest, her eyes opening slightly to see Elijah crouched over her, his face covered in fear.

When Damon revealed to Elijah that Lily was "hurt", he didn't expect this. He should've known Damon would use her as leverage to get to him, but he didn't expect him to almost kill her. Lily's skin was incredibly pale, and Elijah was afraid that she was dead, but the moment he heard her heartbeat, he knew she was okay.

"Drink it, Lily." Elijah demanded, his wrist at her mouth. She would've protested, but she was too exhausted, so she allowed the blood to pour down her throat. Lily grimaced at the taste, but immediately felt better once it was in her system.

"What did you do to Elena?" Lily croaked out, pulling Elijah's arm away from her face as she looked up at him with hurt in her eyes.

"Nothing. She is fine. What matters right now is that you are okay." Elijah replied, glancing over her face and body to make sure Damon didn't do anything else to her. The next chance he got, Elijah would make Damon pay for what he did.

"Why did you go behind my back?" Lily asked, sitting up slightly, only for Elijah to pick her up, his hands wrapping under her knees and back to carry her bridal style. He knew she would be weak after losing that much blood, and he didn't want her to overwork herself.

"I'm sorry, my love." Elijah responded, looking down at Lily as he carried her out of the house. "I know you may not believe me, but I promise I wasn't going to let Rebekah hurt her, I just needed to get Stefan and Damon to help me." He continued, putting Lily in the passenger seat of his car before buckling her in and getting in on the other side.

"Well, don't do it again." Lily replied, her voice still weak as she leaned back into the seat. "I wouldn't have hesitated to take her place." She added, curling up as she leaned her head against the window. Elijah knew this, but he never would've allowed it to happen.

Elijah was silent the rest of the ride, and she figured he was driving her home, so she was surprised when they pulled up to his house.

"Why are we here?" Lily asked, sitting up slightly as she looked around. Elijah quickly got out and opened her door, picking her up again gently.

"I know you're upset." Elijah replied as he carried her inside, taking her upstairs. "You have every right to be, but you were drained of almost all of your blood. You need to rest." Elijah continued, carrying her into a bedroom that she assumed was his.

Elijah gently set her down on the bed, tugging the covers over her body. He leaned down to press a kiss to her forehead, causing Lily to shake her head slightly and grab his arm gently.

"Stay." Lily whispered out, looking up at Elijah, who was kind of shocked that she wanted him to lay with her. He nodded slightly, before slipping his jacket and shirt off. He pulled a t-shirt over his head, tugging off his pants, which left him in just boxers and a t-shirt. Elijah didn't mind that Lily had basically just watched him undress, considering he would do just about anything for that girl.

Elijah climbed under the covers, pulling Lily close to his body as he wrapped his arms around her. He noticed how cold she was and frowned slightly, hoping his body would warm her up.

"I never meant for you to get hurt because of my choices." Elijah said, his chest vibrating as he spoke. "I hope you can forgive me for what I have done, and for the harm you were put in tonight." He added, stroking her hair softly as he spoke. Lily debated what to say next, but didn't have enough energy to argue with him.