Hello guys. Thank you so much for the favs, reviews and alerts. Just in case, it wasn't clear, Josh is indeed Mr. Scott, Elena's professor, the rich, young and married one. I know, there was no Elijah in the first chapter, but no worries.. he'll come. ENJOY!

Elena was sitting in the canteen, when she got a text. Josh wanted to meet her in his office. "Guys, I have to go to the library, see you in literature." She said quickly, leaving Sandy, Maggie and Lucy behind.

When she reached his office, she knocked on the door. He opened it almost immediately.

"Hey, baby." He whispered, when he closed the door behind her.

"Did something happen?" Elena asked with a frown. She only had been twice in his office, so she was confused.

"Nothing bad." Josh said quickly, his hands brushing the hair away from her face. "An historian needs help with his research."

"So?" Elena urged him, while his fingers traced down her jaw line and her neck.

"I told him I would find someone to help him." Josh said. "And I wanted to ask, if you are interested."

Elena nodded. "Yes, I'd love to."

"So I thought." Josh muttered and kissed her neck. "Do you have time?"

Elena nodded once more. "An hour."

"Good." Josh hissed and locked his door.

It was 3 pm when Elena got the call from Josh, telling her to meet him in two hours. The historian was ready to meet them. Josh gave her the address to the restaurant and Elena threw on a pair of dark skinny jeans and a white blouse.

When she finally arrived at the restaurant, Josh was waiting for her outside. "Miss Gilbert." He said, smiling slightly at her.

Elena nodded, smirking back at him. "Mr. Scott. So, where is this historian?"

Josh shrugged. "He hasn't shown up yet." They walked inside, his arm on the small of her back. But instead of taking the turn to the main room, Josh pulled her down the stairs.

"What-"

"Psst." Josh hissed and pushed her into the men's room.

Fifteen minutes later, Josh left the restroom and Elena waited a few minutes to follow him. She had used the time to right her hair and clothes, but the lazy grin didn't disappear.

Elena walked quickly into the main room and spotted Josh sitting on a table, with another man, whose back was turned to her. She hurried around the table to sit next to Josh, but when she pulled out her chair, she gasped.

"Elijah?"

The usual indifference of the original vampire was gone and he looked positively surprised. "Elena."

"You know each other?" Josh frowned.

"Um, yes." Elena nodded uneasily, sitting down. She swallowed the lump, that had formed in her throat and added, "From Virginia."

Elijah raised his eye brow at her, but didn't disagree. "So, you are this very talented student of Mr. Scott?"

Elena pursed her lips and nodded once more. "Yes, that would be me."

"Miss Gilbert is hardworking as you may know and she is very reliable."

Elijah nodded shortly. "I know." He said dryly and Elena closed her eyes briefly. She hadn't been around vampires in nearly two years and all the memories came crashing back.

"I can't think of a better person to help me with my research." Elijah added and Josh seemed satisfied, missing the hard look Elijah gave him.

The rest of the dinner was quiet and when they were done, Elijah said his goodbye to her. Tuning to Josh, he nodded politely."I will call you tomorrow."

Elena forced a smile onto her face, while Elijah and Josh shook hands.

After that, Josh drove Elena home and left as soon as she got out of the car. Elena walked into her apartment and let out a heavy sigh.

I know, there was a bit too much Josh/Elena action there, but that's what an affair is mostly about.. . no. okay, sorry I couldn't resist.

Anyway, ELIJAH IS THERE. Whatcha thinking? Let me know, please :)

xo hazel.