Chapter 11

"Miniature chocolate lava cakes," Elijah confessed. "How do I know Alaric didn't whip that up?" He teased her with an obvious look of mischief.

"Do you really want to see his attempt at cooking? I've saved it." She said as she pulled out something weird and inedible. "This was supposed to be a cake." He gulped and stared at the cake in trepidation.

"It looks like..." He tried to find the right words to say.

"A piece of crap? I know and this was the one you get out of the box." She told him.

"With ever so many years to practice I can honestly say that all of my siblings are talented in the kitchen," Elijah commented. "I can't wait to taste your sauce. It looks fantastic." He smiled. At the appropriate time he pulled two lava cakes from the oven.

"I can't wait to try that cake." She said as she eyed it. "That looks and smells like heaven."

"I picked it with you in mind," Elijah smiled.

She felt herself heating up and she kissed his cheek.

"Thank you." She said shyly.

"You're welcome," Elijah smiled. "So far my Christmas holiday is getting off to a good start."

"Oh really?" She asked as she heated up the sauce, smiling. "The moment I opened the door, my holiday wish came true."

"You wanted to see me for the holidays?" he was obviously surprised. When he had left Mystic Falls he felt he was doing them all a favor and that his family had been like a cancer for the citizens. He had left her only a letter and no contact information. He hadn't thought she'd want to see him again anyhow.

"Well yeah!" She said as she looked curiously at him. By that point, the pesto sauce was cooking very well and the scent wafted through the air. "I've...well...I've missed you." She said, unable to tell him that she really really liked him.

"I should have given you my contact information," Elijah marveled. "Would you have called me?"

"I would have called you so much that you wouldn't have been bored." She admitted. "That, and I would have asked you if I could visit."

"Kol was right," Elijah chuckled. "I owe him five hundred dollars. I'll gladly pay." Boldly he slipped an arm around her waist and pulled her to him and very slowly giving her time to pull back if she wanted his lips descended on hers.

She didn't pull back but deepened the kiss. Her fingers going through his hair.

He half moaned half growled as he pulled her body as close against his as he could. One kiss led to another and another before he finally lifted his head to look into her eyes.

"Stay the night with me?" She said, a husky undertone to her voice.

"Always." He growled.