Another All Human Elejah story with Sofi, Klaroline, a touch of Kennett & Stebekah
A love that truly lasts forever
It's been three years and four months since Elijah Mikaelson had seen his childhood-turned to adulthood crush- and best friend- Elena Gilbert and the last he knew was from his sister in law Caroline, his brother in law Stefan and Kol's sort of girlfriend Bonnie Bennett who worked at the store with him and his three brothers, was that she and Matt Donovan were engaged and expecting.
Though it hurt him deeply to see her with someone else, he wanted to see her happy and he knew that it was partially his own fault.
He had had many times to tell her but each time he could have said those words-those simple little words, he didn't as he believed that she wouldn't like him in that way.
It wasn't even a long shot to think that she wouldn't be interested in him as he dated Katherine, Celeste and Klaus' one night stand from three years ago Hayley Marshall-Rebekah's one time best friend.
Both Celeste and Katherine died within two years of each other and he broke things off with Hayley.
He had learned later that she had been cheating on him during their one year relationship with Jackson Kenner who she ended up marrying.
Elijah ended up getting full custody of his daughter Katelynne as she didn't want her while Klaus got full custody of his and Hayley's daughter Hope as she believed that Hope would hinder any relationships she would end up having.
Now, as he rubbed his temples with one hand and glanced at the papers in front of him, he closed his eyes.
They were doing good, yes, but they needed more of Niklaus' comics and graphic novels as everyone loved them.
He had even purchased a couple for some friends who had raved about him and his talents.
Just as he was about to call him to see about creating a new comic or graphic novel to help with the store, the door opened and the girl of his dreams walked him.
Hair teased to perfection to rival even Katherine Gilbert's naturally curly hair and the dress she was wearing-an ivory knee length with spaghetti straps- had him staring at her unashamedly. The dress clung to her every curve and fit her perfectly like a glove.
She was much more beautiful than he could have ever imagined, even after three years.
Elena Gilbert-or well, Elena Donovan as he assumed anyway-smiled at him as she made her way towards him with light little footsteps.
"Hey," she whispered. "It's been a long time." Surprising him, she hugged him and he hugged her back, inhaling her scent.
Jasmine and honeysuckle invaded his senses.
"I heard that you were engaged and expecting..." He looked at her and noticed the lack of wedding and engagement rings.
She let out a sad sigh. "I have a daughter named Rosalie and me and Matty broke up when he was willing to knock up my cousin Nadia."
He sighed and looked into her eyes.
"Would it be wrong of me to ask you out to dinner?"
She shook her head. "No, actually I would like that."
Things were looking up for him as he left the paperwork for Fin and Bonnie while he took Elena's hand and left.
AN: From the 24 to the 28 of this month I will be on vacation! After the 28th, I will update to the best that I can!