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Chapter 4: Something About You

I woke up earlier then I normally would the next morning. I couldn't help but feel good and even excited. I quietly got myself ready, trying my best not to wake up Carly. I dressed comfortably for the day in a pair of black yoga pants and a gray sweatshirt, I grabbed something to eat and l made my way out. I decided to walk to school since I had more than my fair share of time to get there. I glanced at my schedule for the day as I walked, I only had three classes today and I would be back home before I knew it, but I saw that my first class was English and I felt a smile brew on my lips, "Elijah..."

I walked into the bathroom and took a few deep breaths, I fixed my hair and pinched my cheeks to give them some color. "Just act natural..." I told myself as it felt like I was dry swallowing a pill. I came into class and saw a majority of the seats have been filled, including the one I sat in the other day. I looked a few rows up and my eyes met with Elijah's as he looked up from his book, I approached him slowly and saw that the seat beside him was empty. I took it upon myself to sit next to him and I saw from the corner of my eye, that he smiled. We didn't get a chance to speak to each other just yet because the professor had begun his lecture but all throughout class, I tried to stay focused on his words but I couldn't help myself. I continued to glance and smile at Elijah while he did the same. I also noticed that he kept his arm close to mine to the point where they rested on each other.

This caused me to feel a sudden boost of confidence as well as nerves but I then lifted my right hand slowly and lightly brushed my fingertips along the palm of Elijah's hand while I gazed forward. I felt that feeling again, the warm yet cold sensation that stunned me when we had first met, I couldn't explain it but I loved the feeling, it made me feel a way I've never felt before. Instead of pulling away like he did the other day, Elijah allowed me to touch him softly as he kept his palm straight, he then grabbed hold of two of my fingers and ran his thumb over them. If I could have seen myself in that moment, I know I would have looked as red as blood...

Our innocent contact was cut short when the class ended, the minute his fingers left my skin, I instantly felt cold, his touch was so simple yet the feeling I got from it confused me. There is just something about Elijah that draws me in, it feels as if I knew him somehow, someway but I know that can't be true. We both stood up to leave the classroom and before I could say anything, Elijah spoke to me.

"Meet me out front at the end of your day" he said smoothly and before I could even respond, he started to walk away.

A part of me wondered what he wanted, but another part of me wanted my next two classes to fly by. My day ended in the next three hours, I quickly ran out of my last class into the fresh air, what I didn't know was it had begun to rain. I started to get drenched as I looked around for any sign of Elijah.

"Maybe he forgot..." I thought as I continued to look around for him, and saw no sign of him. As I was about to make my way back home by myself, a stunning black car came into my vision and pulled up beside me. The window then rolled down and I saw Elijah in the driver seat. I smiled to myself even though I was soaked.

"I thought you had forgotten about me" I said.

"I could never forget you, now please get in" he said.

Without another word, I did what I was told and he started to drive away.

"This is a really nice car" I said truly admiring the interior cautiously.

"Thank you, do you drive?" Elijah asked. "I learned how to back home but I haven't in awhile" I said.

"Perhaps you would want to re educate yourself by driving mine" Elijah said with a smile.

"Oh no, I don't trust myself at all to do that, I don't think I can handle maneuvering a car like this" I said nervously.

"I think you can handle more than you give yourself credit for" Elijah said as he took his eyes off the road for a brief second to look at me. A few moments later he had pulled in front of my building.

"Well thank you for bringing me home again" I said as I went to leave.

"Wait..." Elijah called out making me stop dead in my tracks. "There was something I have been meaning to ask you" he said as I looked into his eyes. "I wanted to know if you would do me the honor of coming to dinner with me tonight..." he said.

I had to try my best to contain myself, the wave of excitement that washed over me was immense.

"I would love that" I said truly smiling from ear to ear.

"I'm glad" Elijah said as he reached over and pushed a few wet strands of my hair off my face.

"I'll come back for you at eight" he said and I simply nodded in response as I exited his car and scurried into my building.

When I got upstairs, I lingered against the door for a moment, I have never been asked out before to anything with anyone. "What should I wear?" was the first thought that came into my mind. Seeing the way Elijah dressed and even his belongings, I could tell that his taste is elegant. I threw off my wet clothes and put on a robe, I devoured my closet to see if there was anything I could wear that would be appropriate. I always loved to dress comfortably but I knew somewhere I had something that stood out from my everyday wear. After awhile I found something that I could wear, it was a pair of black dress pants and a white dress shirt I had used before for an internship I had with my Dad's old office. I decided to pair this outfit with some flats instead of heels so I would be comfortable. Maybe I was going over the top with my choice of clothing but it was better to be safe then sorry...

"Hey, what's that outfit for?" I heard Carly say from behind me. I was taken off guard to see her home so early.

"What are you doing here?" I said confused.

"Um well I do live here, my after school activities got canceled because of the weather, but you didn't answer me, what is that for?" she said once again. I figured it was time to tell Carly about Elijah, I promised myself that I would anyway.

"I have a date tonight..." I said lowly as I walked into the bathroom.

"What?" Carly said as she followed me, "A date? With who? Is that what you were hiding from me the other day?" she asked.

"I didn't want to say anything until I knew if it would become anything and I think that it is..." I said.

"Oh my God, this is great! I can't wait to see him" Carly said as she jumped around even more excited than I was.

The time went by quicker than I thought it would and before long it was eight o clock. I was fully dressed in my outfit that still fit perfectly as I applied a small amount of makeup to my face. I let my hair fall loosely onto my shoulders as I twirled the ends of my hair around my fingertips.

There was a knock at the door and Carly didn't hesitate in running to go answer it.

"Hello I'm Elijah, is Natalie home?" he asked as I could hear his voice from where I was in my room.

"Yeah she is, I'm her sister Carly, come in" she said with a smile and Elijah obliged and took a step into our loft.

I exited the room and brushed past Carly as I made my way to meet Elijah.

"You look very beautiful" he said as he eyed me up and down slowly. He then extended his arm out to me and handed my the single white rose he was holding.

"Thank you" I said as I brought the flower to my nose. I then placed it in some water and and took Elijah's arm as me escorted he out. We drove for a bit until we arrived at the restaurant. It was a beautiful, intimate setting. Elijah pulled my chair out for me and ordered for us both. I found myself staring at him more often then not especially in the candlelight.

"Are you enjoying everything?" Elijah asked as he caught me staring at him.

"Everything is wonderful" I said as I took another sip of my wine.

"I don't really go out much" I continued to say.

"And why is that?" he asked.

"Well I have never really felt the need to, back in my old town, everything was very close knit and family orientated" I said as I once again started to feel sad, no matter what I do, I always find myself talking about my past...

Elijah took notice to the change in my face, "We don't have to talk about it, if you don't want to" he said sweetly.

"No, it's okay, I have to talk about it to someone besides myself sooner or later, I can't avoid every conversation that might lead to things about my parents or my old life" I began.

I felt that I could trust Elijah and it would be nice to talk to someone else about this.

"My sister and I moved here a year ago after a fire consumed our old home as well as our parents' lives. After it happened I just found myself slowly shutting out everything and everyone that reminded me of them. I cut ties with old friends and basically never looked back the minute I stepped foot in New York. I tried so hard to move forward but it still feels like there is something holding me back, it's most likely my guilt as well as my confusion. Somehow my sister and I made it out alive without a scratch on us, it's not that I'm not grateful that we both are alright and that we have each other but I find myself still wondering at night, how was it possible for that to happen? It just eludes me, do I chalk it up to a miracle? Or maybe even a guardian angel? Even though that sounds ridiculous. But then there's another part of me that hates myself for being here and knowing that they aren't. Why did Carly and I live but not them? I miss them every single day and I would give anything and everything in the world just to see them or hear their voices and to tell them know how much I love them..." I stopped and looked down as I felt my face grow warm and my eyes tear up. I couldn't believe I was doing this, now of all times, on a date in public...

"Do you mind if I ask what their names were?" Elijah said as he himself looked as if he could feel my pain.

"Malcolm and Elizabeth Lewis" I said as I tried not to cry.

"They know that you love them, and they wouldn't want you to feel this way. You won't be sad forever Natalie" Elijah said as he reached across the table and grabbed my hand in his.

All I could do in that instance was smile, his words and touch were truly comforting and I actually felt at peace. I broke the silence once I felt myself regain some composure.

"Maybe we should change the subject to something not so morbid" I said as I looked at him.

"Well, as I said before I intend on becoming a historian, I have worked at museums throughout my life, I enjoy reading and writing, even though I haven't written in a long time but I think I now have a reason too" Elijah said as he tightened his grip on my hand.

I smiled, "I want to be a writer, I'm not actually sure of what but I always enjoyed it ever since I was young, I started out just writing down things that happened to me that I actually wanted to remember" I said.

"Memories are very important" he said.

"Yeah your right" I said. Elijah's eyes then left me and he glanced behind me slightly, he then let go of my hand and sat back.

"What's wrong?" I asked unsure.

"Nothing, it's just I thought I, would you excuse me for a moment?" he asked as I nodded and he then left the table. He had come back as quickly as he left.

"Sorry, I thought I saw something..." he said as he sat back down. I didn't question it, we went through the rest of our meal and the end of the night was drawing to a close. We arrived back at my building and he walked me to the door of the loft.

"I had a really nice time and I'm sorry for earlier" I said.

"Don't be, you have nothing to apologize for, I'm glad you chose to confide in me, I want you to know that you can" he said.

He then lifted his hand to my face and cupped it gently, he ran his thumb over my cheek the way he did to my fingers earlier. I gasped at his sudden touch but didn't fight it. He then placed his fingers onto my neck and gently pulled me in and before I knew it his lips were on mine. His kiss was soft and simple but it caused my chest to ache and yearn in ways it never did before.

He then pulled away and examined me, "Forgive me, I..." was all Elijah could say before I pulled him into another kiss.

I never wanted anything this badly before and I didn't want it to end and if I had a choice I would stay like this forever. When I pulled away from him, I felt breathless and speechless, Elijah simply grinned and continued to keep his face close to mine, I could feel his nose as well as his breath on me as he spoke.

"I have to go away for the weekend for work, but when I return I would like to continue to see you, like this" he whispered as I heard him gasp for breath as well.

"I would really like that" I responded and with that Elijah kissed my forehead and walked down the stairs.

I literally had to hold myself up for my knees felt weak when I got back inside. I undressed quietly and saw Carly was asleep, I then prepared for bed. I pulled my out diary but I then put it back, I didn't want to think, I didn't want to write, I simply wanted to enjoy the way I felt. I fell onto my bed and hugged my pillow as I ran my fingertips over my lips as I could still feel the warmth of Elijah's on mine.

"A whole weekend..." I thought as I laid in silence. "I miss you already..."

authors note: reviews will be much appreciated. I wanted to tell everyone that I'm writing this story in parts. So right now we are in Part 1 Chapter 4, I will let everyone know when this part will end and when a new one will begin. I have notes/ideas for 30 chapters so far, I'm really excited about it! This chapter is establishing Natalie and Elijah's blooming relationship and much is to come for them and in general in the next few chapters. thanks so much for reading xo