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Katherine gave a sleepy yawn as she curled her head against Elijah's chest. Elijah. She raised her head a little and looked to her side. Elijah was stll deeply asleep, his dark hair was standing up in small spikes that made him look younger than he was.

She couldn't help but smile, she felt more happy than she had in days. In the past three years she had become independent, she had forgotten almost how good it felt to be in the presense of somebody that actually liked her. She rested her head against his torso in order to sleep a little more, but before she could she felt a soft hand rummaging her curls.

She sat up and smirked at him, using the blanket on the bed to half shield her naked body. "Good morning, sleepyhead."

Elijah gave her a lazy smile. "Good morning, did you sleep well, Katerina?"

The name sounded unfamiliar, like an old nickname, but when Elijah said it, it sounded just right. "Perfect, my lord." she said in the slight Bulgaria accent that had become famous for seducing him-among several others.

"Good." he whispered as he pulled her foward and kissed her gently causing butterflies in her stomach. The moment was interrupted when Elijah's cell phone started ringing. She frowned. "Do you have to answer that now? It wont kill you if you don't answer it."

Elijah winced as he saw caller ID. "Actually, he is pretty capable of it. Hello. . .yes. . .no. . .I don't know take her someplace touristy. . .elegant. . .women like fine things. . .no, I don't have a temper. . .no I haven't seen Rebekah. . .yes, that would be great, goodbye Niklaus."

"Klaus?!" Katherine practically jumped from the bed and started opening drawers and pulling out random clothes while looking over her shoulder as if in fear of being attacked. "Klaus is here now?"

Elijah frowned when he noticed Katherine's discomfort. "No, he's not here. He's taking Miss Forbes out, but he wanted us to accompany him for dinner."

"No, he wanted you to accompany him to dinner," she said flatly. "He wanted to make me the main course-Elijah have you forgotten the tiny detail that he hates me."

"I can assure you that I haven't forgotten that you two have your issues, but Katerina I trust my brother and I'm sure he wont try to kill you in front of many other people and besides he seems more than delighted that Miss Forbes agreed to let him give her a tour, I suspect he will be in a jolly mood this evening."

"Clearly, you don't know your brother," she shook her head. "And what's Caroline doing here? I thought she would still be in Mystic Falls kissing Elena's ass. Oh, I forgot you like her so I shouldn't speak bad about her." she said sarcastically.

Elijah petted her cheek. "You have the right to your opinion Katerina, I have learned that we might not agree on the same things. However, I wish-no, I hope you consider coming to this dinner with me tonight. It would give both you and Klaus a chance to forget about the bad blood that exists between the two of you. You have the last say."

Katherine was quiet for a bit before she said. "You promise your siblings wont kill me before dessert?"

"I give you my solem word to protect you and you know I never break my promise."

Katherine gave a shaky laugh. "I have work today-but pick me up at seven."


"Are you up for dinner tonight with my brother and his baby vampire?" Rebekah dipped a strawberry in chocolate and gave a little bite.

"Hmm," Stefan sat down next to Rebekah. "Sure, why not-I guess every vacation has to have a lousy part though I rather we spend it here," he gave a little kiss to Rebekah's cheek. "Together. Just the two of us."

Rebekah giggled. "One quick drink, one ravioli and we're done. Besides I think Nik is just doing it to make Caroline happy-since you two originally came to spend time in Italy together."

"So is it just the four of us?"

"Five," she corrected. "If Elijah bothers to show up, he's been MIA ever since we got off the flight."

Stefan raised an eyebrow. "And what does he do all day?"

She shrugged. "Elijah like stuff-probably the most boring things you can imagine, reading poetry, correcting translations that sort of thing."


"Wow," Caroline gaped as she and Klaus entered through the restaurant's double doors. It looked like an enchanted forest. There were dozens of tables covered in white tablecloths and there were small lamps and candles placed on each table. It smelled of garlic, bread, and fresh pasta. "This place is amazing."

Klaus nodded. "You like it, love?"

She nodded. "Also don't call me love in public."

"Why not?"

"It's corny."

"It's romantic. If you don't want me to call you that in public, can I call you that in private?"

Caroline's lips pressed slightly before she responded. "Yes."

There was still a faint smile playing on Klaus's lips as they approached the table. "Ah, there is my little sister and the ripper already."

She glared at him.

"Fine, Stefan no need to get so riled up," he pulled out a chair for her and Caroline couldn't help but smile. Klaus might be rude, but her certaintly knew how to put on a performence. "Thank you."

"Ah, Nik always the perfect gentleman," Rebekah cooed. Ignoring Klaus's dirty look she turned to Caroline. "How's the tourist thing going?"

"Fine," she said eating a piece of bread. "The food is great here-hello to you stranger, what have you and Rebekah been up too?"

Stefan gave her a guilty expression. "Yeah, sorry about that I know I promised to give you a tour and me and Rebekah have been-" he blushed.

Rebekah gave her a devilish little smile. "Oh, you know stuff."

"Well, Stefan since you and my sister seem to be otherwise preoccupied I gladly take over the task of looking after Caroline."

Caroline scoffed. "I can take care of myself."

Rebekah rolled her eyes. "Caroline, you couldn't tell left from right-face it, you're as touristy as they come. Oh, and Nik, we'll need an extra chair Elijah was bringing a lady friend."

Klaus looked entirely surprise. "Are you sure, you're talking about my stick in the mud brother?"

"Who is he bringing?" Caroline wondered.

"Um," Stefan looked over Caroline's shoulder and saw Elijah coaxing a familiar brunette to come closer. Stefan hadn't seen her in three years, the last thing he knew about her was that Damon had force fed her to Silas, making her an immortal human and she had dissapeared. She looked like she hand't aged a day. "I think I know who."

"Bloody hell." Rebekah murmured.

Caroline raised an eyebrow.

Elijah cleared his throath as he approached the table, a nervous Katherine at his side. "Good evening everyone, you all know Katerina or Katherine-"

Elijah didn't finish his sentence because at that moment Klaus gripped his hands around Katherine's neck and Katherine started to scream.

-End of Chapter Four-

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