Love, Hate and Mistrust
Chapter T en
Elijah barely repressed the want to smile freely. Even before becoming a vampire his actions and reactions had been composed and controlled. And yet here he was being teased and taunted by some seemingly fearless human, and worse yet, enjoying it.
He could no longer deny that she had some effect on him and that disturbed him deeply. She had so easily brought forth so many emotions he had not experienced in years; Anger, amusement, guilt, and perhaps most frightening of all, arousal.
The way he reacted to her physically was equally unsettling and exciting. Could he really sacrifice her life in exchange for revenge? He was no longer so sure.
Elena saw Elijah's brow furrow and knew he was troubled. Having seen only one side of him every time they'd come into contact she had always been a little in awe at how well he held himself no matter the situation. Sure she'd seen him angered but even that was suppressed somewhat.
The Elijah sitting across from her now was like a completely different person.
She heard his sigh as if he'd given up on whatever he had been contemplating and watched as he unbuttoned one of his shirt cuffs and rolled it up his arm. Before she could clue into what he was up to he had stood and came to stand before her.
She had to tilt her head sharply to look at his looming presence, "What...?" she started asking.
"Your wounds will be nothing but a nuisance if I'm forced to carry you back and forth" he interrupted before bringing his wrist to his mouth and biting deep.
He extended his arm to her, wordlessly commanding she drink.
Elena gave him a look of irritation, "Why didn't you just do that from the start then" she demanded as she lowered her lips and without hesitation drew in the warm blood with delicate gulps.
Elijah had thought she would be a little more hesitant to drink and was surprised when she showed no indecision or apprehension.
"I had no wish to repeat the past's mistakes by aiding you in becoming a vampire" he grunted as she pulled away. His bite marks had already healed over by the time he sat back down again.
Watching as Elena cautiously probed her bandaged feet before unwinding the wraps to reveal unmarred soles.
"So why change your mind?" Elena asked while rotating each ankle just above the ground as if to stretch the limbs before testing them out.
Elijah was silent at first clearly trying to decide how to answer.
"You have no wish to become a vampire" he stated seriously, "For some reason or another you don't seem intrigued in the slightest of becoming immortal even if it meant saving your life".
Elena couldn't believe how right he was, was she that easy to read?
"I guess I just haven't considered it because I still have hope" she confessed softly.
"Hope?" Elijah repeated clearly confused as to how she could possibly still believe in a miracle happening. "Having been on the receiving end of some of your friends brave but stupid attempts at my life, I fail to see how you haven't accepted by now that no matter who they are or what they endeavour to try to stop my plans from succeeding there is nothing to hope for" he told her bluntly still managing to maintain some control over how he acted; no matter if it scared her or made him feel guilt.
The truth was the truth.
Elena scowled at his answer and stood up to cross the room and finally gain a better view at the various items scattered about.
"Katherine told me of her past" Elena gazed over at him with seriousness while ignoring the frown he made at Katherine's name; Interesting reaction that.
"I think I understand her better after hearing it" Elena continued as she looked in the mirror and cringed at the slight darkening under her eyes from fatigue and worry.
"She'd had her child taken from her only to be banished by her family, and then to find out she was to be some sacrificial lamb for some immortal vampire demon" Elena gave Elijah an accusing look.
"She choose to turn into a vampire because she was alone and cornered, with no hope" Elena whispered the last word with such emotion it caused Elijah chest to constrict with some alien feeling.
"I can hope because even if Stefan and Damon and Bonnie can't save me, I know they won't give up till I'm dead" Elena eyes shone with belief and truth making Elijah's chest tighten once more.
He was damned if he knew what was wrong with him, he was accustomed to those he used or manipulated wallowing in the hopelessness of knowing he could not be defeated or avoided. When he had a plan it was followed through. Human, vampire, werewolf or witch they all knew not to hope or waste time in believing they could escape or hide; they quite pathetically accepted whatever he had in store for them as if it was fate.
"I have waited too long for my revenge" Elijah growled quietly with anger, "If they interfere again they'll all suffer the same fate I have for you" he snapped before striding out of the room and away from her.
Elena was dumbfounded at his reaction to her words; and more importantly; annoyed.
She was sick of being dumped in a room then abandoned, and thanks to his blood she could now walk and without a second thought followed him.
It had been easier to trail behind him as he seemed so angry that he was moving at human pace down the hall and as she turned each corner and descended each stair she managed to catch his movements before he rounded more corners which led her to believe this house was bigger than she'd first believed.
She found herself luckily with only one door at the last corner and sighed with relief that she wouldn't be forced to play hide-and-seek to find Elijah when she caught a glimpse of a shadow moving under the door past a streak of glowing light.
As she mentally prepared herself to face the vexed vampire she knew she was surely certifiably insane for chasing him down with intent to confront and verbal fight him.
Elena breathed deep once before turning the door handle and throwing the door wide open and storming in.
"What the hell is your problem?" Elena snapped as she quickly searched the room for the original.
Jaw dropping, mouth gaping, and blood heating when she found him half naked; how his shirt had hidden such a perfectly muscled chest, arms and biceps had to have been pure magic.
"I-I..."Elena couldn't seem to speak as she caught his heavy smouldering gaze and felt heat rising to her cheeks in embarrassment.
Before she could form words or an apology Elijah had zapped before her and pressed her against a wall behind her, his arms encasing her within them to prevent escape.
His deep shuttered breaths warming her face as he half glared half gazed at her with a raw intensity that caused her to shiver with anticipation.
"You're my bloody problem" he growled accusingly before sweeping down to capture her soft parted lips with his, smothering her sharp gasp with his almost animalistic groan.
Author's Note
Hope you enjoyed my latest chapter I can't wait to see Elijah in the final episode after he left Elena that note of apology :P Please review and let me know what you think I know a few people wanted a kiss so I choose that as my cliffhanger :P Please Review and I'll try updating soon.