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Of course her teacher would ask, of course she would ask with a smile, unable to understand.
Elijah was new to town, and an author at that. It would make sense that her teacher would want her to interview him for the school paper.
So she accepts the assignment with a smile, knowing she cannot get out of it without being called crazy. Other students seem envious, she gets the new interview. Anyone important in Mystic Falls got interviewed to death. The fact that the new, exciting interview going to Elena is worth being envious about. She tells her teacher that she's going to step out to call Jenna to ask for his number. As if he isn't her ally and his number already in her phone.
She calls him, telling him she wants to negotiate another deal. She doesn't think he'll agree to it without something in return, but she's not sure what she could trade him for his cooperation, but she waits for him to pick up anyway.
She says she wants another deal, and he's intrigued. She doesn't get out of school for a few more hours, he's fairly sure. So he agrees and says that they can discuss the new deal and terms after school. She exhales after she hangs up, a mixture of anxiety and relief runs through her veins.
She tells her teacher that she has the confirmed interview, she just has to write her questions. Her teacher flashes her a victorious smile, like she's sharing a secret with Elena.
She likes her teacher, but she liked her a lot more when she didn't know anything about the supernatural.