Chapter 2: The morning after
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While New Orleans woke, Elijah watched Hayley as the first rays of sun touched her body. He couldn't avert his glance; her face was unreal to him. He could call every little detail to mind, but every time he looked at her, it seemed like he was beholding it for the first time. Elijah couldn't help it; his feelings for her overwhelmed him.
Green eyes looked straight into his. In less than half a second, Elijah got out of the bed and stood right next to her. "How do you feel?" He wanted to ask, but the words stuck in his throat. Her eyes captured his. He wanted to apologize, tell her how bad he felt… but words slipped the old vampires' memory. Hayley saw the pain in his eyes en averted her gaze. She couldn't endure his grief, not while hers was still so fresh and sharp. Elijah lowered his shoulders en left the room so Hayley could freshen up a bit.
He ran into Klaus in the corridor. The younger brother looked the older one intensely in the eye, trying to read them, but he faced a brick wall. His brother wouldn't reveal his thoughts and emotions just like that. "How is she?" Klaus asked. "How do you think she is?" Elijah answered indignant. "I'm sure you were able to comfort her." Klaus said with a smirk. The scowl Elijah gave him would make the bravest men run away with their tail between their legs. Klaus's eyes however, started to sparkle amused. The elder brother turned away furiously, if he had to look upon his brother for one more minute, he wouldn't be able to control himself. His anger was gone quickly once he removed himself from Klaus' presence.
Suddenly an uneasy feeling crept up his spine, Hayley probably overheard their conversation. He wouldn't want her to think he was forcing himself upon her. The handsome vampire startled out of his musings by their subject.
Hayley felt a bit awkward. She had to ask her favorite vampire for a huge favor and didn't know how he would react. "Elijah, can I talk to you?" She thought she saw his face wince in unease. "I no longer think it's safe anymore for me and hope to live in the house across the street." Hayley said, anxiously trying to avoid the word 'home'. "The wall that broke down yesterday was a retaining wall, so the house could be very unstable. Is it possible for me and Hope to stay in my old room? Until the problem is fixed of course." The hybrid looked him hopefully in the eyes. Elijah knew she left out a part of her explanation, but gave her a warm, reassuring glance. "you and hope can call this house your home for as long as you like." Staring at the ground, Hayley answered: "Thank you, Elijah."
Elijah cupped her cheek to make her look up to him, "I will take care of you, always and forever." His words sent a shiver through her spine.
