"You look a little frustrated brother," Klaus smirked when Elijah reappeared.
"Niklaus I'd advise you to desist with this line of conversation," Elijah growled.
"I'm starving," Bonnie said.
"Oh I could do with something to eat too," Rebekah jumped onboard and several others nodded.
"What would you like to eat Bonnie?" Kol asked.
"I don't know. What would you like?" Bonnie asked. Kol gave her a smoldering look.
"Ouch!" he yelped. Bonnie gave him a look that clearly indicated she wasn't impressed.
"I wouldn't advise angering him," Klaus interjected. "It might not go well for the population at large." Bonnie backed off immediately and Kol looked hurt. He glared at Klaus.
"New York style pizza," Caroline suggested trying to break the tension.
"I was thinking steak on the rare side," Elena said.
"I want lobster," Bonnie decided.
"Mmm…steak and lobster," Elena grinned.
"I was just thinking pizza sounded great," Rebekah said. At that point they decided to split into two groups. Klaus, Caroline, Stefan and Rebekah headed for the nearest authentic pizzeria while the rest made their way to a restaurant catering to their desires. Kol slipped away into the crowd on their way there and Bonnie panicked when she realized he wasn't at her side.
"He's fine," Elijah said gently. "He'll catch up in a second." Bonnie nodded as she realized what Elijah was really telling her. Kol was going to bite some innocent bystander. She just hoped he didn't kill them. How could she even contemplate being with someone who could take life with no regrets? How could any of them contemplate it? Stefan was strictly blood bags and Elijah seemed to be very careful but in reality all of them had killed – even Elena and Caroline. She jumped and her heart started racing as Kol slipped his arm back around her.
"It's just me BonBon," he laughed lightly. When she remained quiet he became concerned. "What's wrong Bonnie?" She didn't answer him. "Bonnie I'm sorry I left you. It was just for a moment. Did it hurt you?" he worried and she couldn't ignore him anymore.
"Kol it's okay. I was just having a witchy moral dilemma," Bonnie replied. "Remember I am still a witch and we're not supposed to like vampires…"
"But you can't resist me," Kol teased. In that one simple sentence Kol had answered her question. They were with them because they were their true mates and because like it or not they all felt something for the men in their lives. Bonnie had to admit that Kol had changed from the first time she met him. He did seem to be trying to better himself – they all did. Bonnie was thankful when they arrived at the restaurant. Kol pulled out her chair like a perfect gentleman. She ordered lobster and scallops, Elena and Elijah ordered steak and lobster while Kol ordered seafood pasta. Elijah ordered wine for the whole table and no one bothered to ID them. Kol watched Bonnie off and on throughout the meal determined to find out what was bothering her. She had been fine all day. In fact they had been enjoying each other's company and then he had slipped away for some blood and she had gone quiet.
"Bonnie I didn't kill her," he said gently mid-meal and Elijah looked at him obviously displeased with the turn in dinner conversation. "I ran out of what I brought with me and I was afraid of hurting you so I took just what I needed." She looked deeply into his eyes for a long moment and then reached over and took his hand. She gave him a gentle smile.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you," he reiterated.
When they had finished their meal they began walking back towards the parking garage. When they arrived at their level of the parking garage Rebekah, Stefan, Klaus and Caroline were already there. Rebekah and Stefan were completely intertwined with one another and kissing deeply. Klaus and Caroline were similarly engaged and Elijah coughed to alert everyone to their presence.
Stefan helped Rebekah into the car and leaned in to kiss her before he closed her door.
"I love this car!" Caroline exclaimed as Klaus opened her door for her.
"You'd like it better in Germany," Klaus grinned. Kol opened Bonnie's door for her and she smiled as he double-checked her seatbelt. Elijah opened Elena's door and when he went around to his side the door wouldn't open. Kol and Klaus hadn't gotten in on their side yet and both started laughing. Elena just grinned up at him innocently before she unlocked the doors right before he pushed the button causing them to lock again. More laughter ensued from his brothers and Elijah was beginning to lose his good humor. Elena held up both her hands as he pushed the button this time and got in the car.
"Sorry," she tried but she couldn't stop the giggle that followed. When she hazarded a sideways glance Elijah was smirking. He pulled the car out and soon they were leaving the Big Apple. As they were almost out of the city they came to a gridlock. As they crept along they finally came upon the accident that had caused the delay. Elena reached over and gripped his hand and he rubbed her knuckles gently with his thumb. When they broke free of the gridlock they met with little traffic as they wound along to the north shore.
As soon as they turned into Oakhaven Kol revved up the Ferrari 428 Italia and let it loose hugging the curves. Klaus, Stefan and Elijah followed suit. As they all parked everyone got out of the cars and staff came to collect the bags from the trunk. Rebekah and Stefan seemed already lost in each other as they made their way into the house and upstairs for her suite.
"Well I know what my night is going to be like," Kol groaned as he watched them go.
"Thank you for coming with us shopping," Elena said to the men.
"Yes thank you," Bonnie agreed.
Elijah emerged from the en suite bath to find the bedroom quite empty. Elena had been putting her new things in the closet when he had gone for his shower. His inner sense for her which seemed to be stronger every day told him that she was near. It also told him she was a little nervous. He noticed the French doors to the balcony were open and he stepped outside. He didn't see her on the balcony or even down below.
"Elena," he called gently into the night.
"I'm up here Elijah," she answered back and he realized her response was coming from the roof. He vaulted easily onto the roof and found her sitting about halfway up. She looked like an ethereal goddess bathed in the light of the full moon.
"Might I ask why you're on the roof?" he asked as he settled next to her.
"It seemed like a good place to think – quiet and I wasn't too far away, just above you," Elena replied.
"That's very considerate of you," Elijah replied. He lay back against the roof and placed his hands behind his head. Elena watched him for a moment and then she leaned over him and moved in ever so slowly her lips hovering over his. He stayed still his eyes unflinching letting her decide what she wanted. Perhaps his talk earlier would bear fruit after all.
After what seemed like an eternity her lips connected with his. She was hesitant at first but then she poured herself into the kiss. As one kiss led to another his arms came around her and she lay atop his chest. She kissed along his jaw and then down the side of his neck. He could see all of the veins below her eyes so he knew exactly what kind of an effect this was having on her. He felt her fangs brush against the skin of his neck and a moment later she pulled back worried.
"Elena its okay," he said gently. "You can't hurt me." She leaned in to kiss him again and her hands found their way under his shirt. "Perhaps we should take this inside though." He lifted her into his arms and had them back in the bedroom in seconds.
He laid her on the bed and then lay casually beside her. She began kissing him again and this time when her hands made their way under his shirt he didn't stop her. As she lifted his shirt she began to feather kisses on his chest and he groaned as something he had longed for was coming to pass. As she got close enough his hands sank into her luxurious locks and her mouth met with his again. His hands moved down to the bottom of her pajama top and he slowly pulled it upward. When it came off he was staring at her beautiful breasts. She was even more beautiful than he had imagined. His hands moved to cup them and as his fingers began to tease her nipples Elena released a moan of her own.
She couldn't believe the sensations that were flowing through her. She felt like she was on fire and all of the heat was pooling deep within her. She couldn't believe he'd been hiding this under those three piece suits. He flipped her over onto her back and leaned down to take one of her nipples into his mouth. Her fingers threaded into his hair and encouraged him to continue. When he slid her pajama bottoms down Elijah heard her heartbeat increase and felt her tense a little. His hand started on her shin and slowly slid up her thigh to her lacy underwear. He gently guided her underwear down and then touched her at her center. He smiled when he felt her warmth pooled there. She wanted him and he definitely wanted her but he knew he needed to be patient.
He slipped a finger inside her and she gasped her eyes flying open with surprise. He smiled at her and leaned down to kiss her. His tongue slipped inside her mouth and began to mimic what his finger was doing to her. When she began to relax and the nerves turned back to passion he added another finger and she began to move against him in response. She wasn't entirely aware of what he was doing but she knew she wanted it. She felt like she was climbing towards something and more than anything did she want to get there. She felt all of her muscles growing tighter and tighter as though something was coiling up inside her.
"I've got you Elena. It's okay to just let go," Elijah said gently and a moment later her world shattered into a million wonderful pieces and she came undone in his arms. As she began to come back to earth Elijah debated what he was about to do. In a moment of personal weakness he slid off his bottoms and came back to her completely naked.
She could not believe the oldest original vampire was laid bare before her in all his glory. She wondered how many women in the last thousand years had been treated to this sight and she found she suddenly wanted to rip all their hearts out.
He was looking at her so tenderly now as he leaned in to kiss her again. She marveled at the sensation as he slipped ever so slightly inside her. He moved ahead slowly not wanting to make her uneasy. Passion soon took over and Elena was meeting him move for move. Elijah could feel the connection between them growing stronger and stronger. He was driven towards his own climax now but he could feel her climbing with him as well. She gasped as her world exploded again and with a groan of satisfaction he joined her as they tumbled over the edge into oblivion.
He held her tenderly against his chest like the precious gift she was – his true mate. She was tracing her finger idly on his chest before she finally lifted her head and her eyes met with his.
"I love you Elijah," Elena said softly and Elijah smiled as he rarely did.
"I love you Elena," Elijah said tenderly. She curled more tightly against him then as if she couldn't get close enough.
"Something is happening," she worried and he wrapped his arms around her to hold her closer.
"I believe the bond is growing stronger," Elijah said. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah I just feel different…like I can't get close enough to you and now I sound like a stalker…"
"No you sound like a mate," Elijah kissed her neck and held her close.