Chapter 10

Bonnie walked back inside.

"I'm sorry guys I think I just really messed up with Elena...for anyone that doesn't know Kol and I are dating, seeing each other, pick a term cause I don't think we have yet. I just want everyone to know and maybe I should put it on a shirt so there's no hurt feelings or confusion." Bonnie wrapped an arm around Kol's waist.

"How do I get her to come back and trust me?" She asked.

"Let her be for a while." Stefan told the witch.

"Maybe you can get Elijah here to talk to her." Rebekah suggested. Elijah did get into his BMW and drove to the post office. Cutting the ignition off, he got out and walked towards her as he saw Elena coming out of the office with Alaric trailing behind her.

"Elena, can we talk?" He asked as he reached her. She only nodded.

"Coffee shop again and no surprise guests joining us or I'm out." She told him.

They drove back to the coffee shop where Elijah decided to go for hot chocolate this time and when they had both gotten their orders they settled at the same table.

"Okay, I'm listening Elijah," Elena said between sips of her caramel cappuccino.

"They were worried about everyone's opinion on them." He said softly.

"I wouldn't have minded one bit but I'm more upset that they hid it from me." She said lightly.

"They've been together in person since he found her at the post office about four hours ago. Before that it's all been on the phone but I think Bonnie was worried because while she could see the changes I now see in my brother Mystic Fall's general opinion of him was not favorable," Elijah said. "If you were in her shoes valuing your friendship as I know she does how would you have gone about it? Secondly did you immediately run tell her that you saw me yesterday? She seemed surprised to see you at the mansion as well…"

"I didn't tell her but I did tell Matt and Alaric." She told him. "As to how I would have gone about it? I would have been in Louisiana with you-probably living near you and I would have told them afterwards."

"Well Bonnie is more cautious. She's sorry she upset you so maybe the two of you can make up. Do you really want to spend our holidays fighting?" Elijah offered.

"Tell her that I need some time." Elena said. "Just tell her to give me time, please Elijah." As her eyes bore into his, he could see that she was hurt by this.

"Very well Elena," Elijah replied and let the matter drop.

"Did you want me to make you that pesto spaghetti dinner I told you about? I'm free tonight." She said with her eyes boring into his.

"You do that and I'll bake you something sweet like a cupcake." He said, smiling at her which made her blush.

"Say 7?" She asked.

"That sounds lovely," Elijah smiled. Once they had finished he drove her to her house.

"May I ask why you are alone tonight?" He asked.

"Matt's mother is visiting him while Alaric is on a date with Meredith to discuss what their relationship status will end up being." She said. "She was given an offer to work in Alaska."

"Well I would gladly invite you to spend the evening at the mansion but I'd imagine Bonnie is there," Elijah replied evenly. "She's doing wonders for Kol's humanity."

"I'm grateful for that." Elena said simply as they entered her house. "If you want to start now, go ahead. I made enough spaghetti pasta earlier in the week and don't worry-it's still good."

Elijah pulled out his phone and a moment later began gathering up ingredients. Very shortly he had something decadently chocolate in the oven.

"Will you tell me what you're making me?" She asked as she pulled out a mason jar filled with the pesto sauce.