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Chapter 21
"So you want me to spell Elena's house in order for her to be able to stay there undetected?" Bonnie asked the original who was sitting across from her.
"Yes, is that something you can do Miss. Bennett?" Elijah asked her meeting her eyes.
"Yes, I can but I need at least a few hours" Bonnie said to the original.
"Wonderful, and in return for your services if there is anything you need, I am in debt to you" Elijah told her standing and offering his hand to Bonnie.
Bonnie looked at the original and with a moment's hesitation she shook his hand firmly. Elijah showed Bonnie out and then turned his attention to the matter of talking to Elena. He wondered if she would be thrilled by the idea of staying in her own home more than staying at the boarding house. He had high hope that she would. He straightened his shirt and jacket and made his way to Elena's room. The Salvatore's had made it a point to leave shortly after Elena had went upstairs to check on some leads as well to check in with Katherine who had taken up residence at a local bed and breakfast in town. It wasn't by Elijah's doing more than it was Katherine's who knew it would be better all-around to not mix with the Salvatore's any more than she needed. Natalie was still working on helping with the spells needed to keep Alexander as he was. Kol was due back in Mystic falls in two days and Elijah dreaded his temper more than his appetite. Elijah finally came back from his thoughts and stopped at Elena's door. He knocked softly and listened for Elena. Nothing made a sound. Elijah knocked again this time louder and yet nothing. He carefully opened the door and saw that Elena was asleep on the bed wrapped up in a small blanket. He walked quietly to the bed and sat down. He reached his hand ever so slowly out to brush a piece of Elena's hair away from her face. As Elijah removed his hand and returned it to his lap Elena stirred. He sat quietly waiting for her to speak as he eyes met his.
"What time is it?" Elena asked softly.
"It's only 3" Elijah told her softly.
"Oh" Elena mumbled and sat up.
"Elena I need to say something" Elijah told her.
"Okay" Elena said placing her folded hands into her lap.
"I am so sorry I said what I did to you. There was truth behind it yes, but I should have never said it as so. You must know how much I love you and what it would do to me to lose you" Elijah said to her.
Elena met his eyes and tears began to fall.
"Please do not cry my love" Elijah whispered to her as he touched her cheek softly.
"I know it was reckless and dangerous for me to go out alone and I should have told you, I just feel like I am suffocating" Elena told him softly.
"I understand more than you know love. I do have a surprise for you and I hope you will enjoy it" Elijah told Elena.
"What is it" Elena asked sniffling.
"I have asked a great favor from your friend Bonnie with whom I owe a debt too, In return for you. The only thing I can tell you is I need you to pack up your things and be ready in an hour" Elijah said to her smiling.
"Okay" Elena said eyeing the man she loved cryptically.
"Very well, I will leave you to it as I too have a few things to pack" Elijah replied standing and leaning down to kiss Elena on the forehead.
Elena nodded and smiled to Elijah softly watching him leave her room and close the door behind him. Elena plopped back down on the pillow for a moment as she tried to figure out what Elijah was up to. Finally after a few minutes Elena groaned and began to pack her things into her suitcase.
An hour later…
Elena sat her bag down at the front door and grabbed her purse. She turned only to see Damon smirking at her as he leaned against the wood beam.
"Leaving?" he asked softy.
"Yes, Elijah has a surprise for me" Elena said smiling softly at him.
"Hmm, Mr. Original is always full of surprises" Damon mocked.
"Damon that isn't a good look for you" Elena countered.
"Oh on the contrary I think it is quite perfect" he said grinning at her as he adjusted his collar.
Elena sighed knowing Damon knew what she meant he just preferred to play dumb at her expense. Elena's eyes snapped up as Elijah walked to the door.
"You ready my love" he smiled at Elena.
"Yep" Elena smiled at him.
Elijah opened the door and picked up Elena's bag with ease. Elena turned to Damon and met his eyes.
"I'll see you later" Elena smiled at him knowing he wasn't thrilled at her leaving.
"Sure thing girlfriend" Damon sneered and left Elena standing beside Elijah at the opened door.
Elena was about to say something but thought better of it and snapped her mouth shut. She turned and followed Elijah out the door to her car and the waiting surprise that he had for her. Elena glanced once more at the Salvatore house before climbing in the car and buckling her seat belt.
SORRY THIS ONE IS SO SHORT BUT THE NEXT ONE WILL BE LONGER. I HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY AND DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW! NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE UP SOMETIME NEXT WEEK MAYBE EVEN ON SUNDAY. HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT WEEKEND!