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Chapter 2
Elijah stood stunned as he looked at Elena. She looked beautiful as always but he was even more concerned at why she was in savannah. Did something happen in mystic falls? He turned his attention to the room just for a moment to see if the Salvatore's had joined her, but he saw no one except Elena.
"Is something wrong?" he asked her as he met her eyes.
"No, of course not. I am stunned to see you, I didn't know you were in Savannah" Elena said softly to him.
"I am living here temporarily, but why are you here? Did the Salvatore's escort you?" he asked her.
"No, they don't know that I am here. I gave them the slip" Elena grinned.
Elijah smiled at her. Elena was nothing if not courageous. One of her many traits he admired.
"I'm shocked Miss Gilbert at your honesty" he smiled mockingly.
"I'm glad someone is" Elena laughed.
"Have you eaten yet Miss Gilbert" he asked her.
"Yes, I just finished. I was going to go for a walk" Elena told him as she moved aside for a couple to walk to a table.
"Would you like some company?" Elijah asked her.
"That would be nice" Elena said smiling to him.
Elijah extended his arm to Elena.
"Shall we?" he grinned as Elena slipped her arm into his.
They left the restaurant and began walking north of her motel. The music outside surrounded them as they walked at a slow pace. Elena smiled as she saw an old building that had a diner feel to it. She looked through the glass and saw the visitors that stood in line for ice cream and little kids were smiling and pointing to the display case filled with ice cream. Elena made a mental note to stop in tomorrow for ice cream. She didn't realize they had stopped until Elena looked at Elijah.
"Would you care for some ice cream? It is the best in savannah" he told her smiling.
"Maybe next time, I already had desert" she grinned laughing a little.
"Next time it is, my treat" he told her. They began to walk again down the strip.
"I could go for a good cup of coffee" Elena told him as they moved to the side for an older couple.
Elena took a glance back and saw they were holding hands. It was the sweetest and most endearing thing she had seen in a long time.
"There is a great place called Sentient Bean. They have amazing coffee and teas" Elijah told her.
"That's sounds good where are they?" she asked him as they rounded the corner on to another small strip full of people.
"Right here" Elijah grinned as he stopped in front of the shop.
"Smooth" Elena laughed as Elijah opened the door for her.
The inside of the Sentient was very calm even with the orders being shouted out. The walls had huge chalk boards telling the visitors what they had. They also had a huge station set up for buying coffee. Which Elena was sure she was taking some home. The line wasn't as long as Elena thought it would be to order and she took a step beside Elijah as they got into line. Fresh ground coffee filled the air sending Elena's senses into over drive. Some of the coffees were rich and earthy; some were light and had an enchanting fragrance to them. Elijah and Elena finally reached the counter as Elijah asked Elena what she would have. The barista smiled at them both.
"What can I get for ya" she said in a heavy southern accent.
"I think I'll have the Vanilla Latte please" Elena told the barista.
"I'll have the Chai please" he told her.
"All right, I'll get those going now" she said and smiled as Elijah paid her. Elena and Elijah took a seat by the window in a couple of iron chairs.
"So Miss Elena how long will you be staying in Savannah?" Elijah asked her.
"I'm here for a week" Elena smiled at him.
"Any plans on seeing some sites?" he questioned.
Before Elena could answer the barista called that there order was up. Elijah stood and extended his hand to Elena. She took it and followed him to the counter to get their coffee. They left the coffee shop and headed back toward the Sapphire grill.
"Are you offering me a tour guide?" Elena asked him sweetly.
"I believe I am" he responded as they walked closer together. Elena smiled to herself as they finally reached the grill. She looked at Elijah.
"Thanks for the coffee, it was very sweet of you" Elena told him as she turned to stand in front of him.
"You are quite welcome. If I may be so bold as to ask but where are you staying?" Elijah asked her.
"Oh I'm staying at the motel about a block from here" Elena said to him.
"I would like to walk you back if that is alright" he told her.
"Yes, thank you." Elena smiled. Elijah took her arm into his and they walked to Elena's motel.
When they arrived Elijah let Elena show him the way. Elijah knew that this motel was one of the finest in Savannah and had the perfect access to the beach. He walked silently behind Elena until she reached her door. She turned to him.
"Thank you for walking me here. I really enjoyed seeing some of savannah with you" Elena told him softly.
"I did as well. I'm glad I ran into you Elena. Are you busy tomorrow?" he asked her.
"No, I was going to lie on the beach but I think that was the sum of it" Elena laughed.
"Would you like to go see some of savannah's sites?" he asked her.
"Yes" Elena said a little too fast. She blushed at the outburst.
Elijah grinned. He loved how she blushed. He was even happier that she had wanted to see some of Savannah's sites with him.
"Then I shall pick you up tomorrow at 8" he said and pulled Elena's hand to kiss it sweetly.
"Goodnight Elijah and thank you" Elena said a leaned in to kiss his cheek softly.
"Goodnight sweet Elena" Elijah said and watched Elena go into her room.
Elijah made his way back to Main Street for his car. Tomorrow was going to be an amazing day he thought as he walked to his car.