When Marcel was gone, Elena stepped back into the courtyard. "Why does he want to see me?"
Klaus was the first to answer: "He wants me to know that he can take anything from me."
"You took me here to be a distraction for him."
"Initially. Now, I just need to keep you safe." "I am safe as long as he doesn't find out about me being pregnant with your baby. Is it really such a good idea for me to go?"
"It would be a lot better for you to not go. But Marcel can't get suspicious, and you declining a direct invitation would result in exactly that, Elena." Elijah spoke.
"I agree with my brother. But Rebecca will join us, so she can stir up some trouble. Marcel and her used to 'have a thing', as you young humans call it."
"Funny. Is that true, Becca?" "Unfortunately, but that was when we all were still on the same side. Marcel used to be different."
"Different how?"
"Less like Niklaus." "Outsch, sister." "You know what I mean."
Elena had to smile. Klaus had changed so much just recently. It was hard for her to catch up. She still didn't like how much she didn't know about him, but there were a lot of things that were clearer.
"Is this going to be a fancy dinner?"
"Absolutely not. Casual wear will be fine." She took a deep breath.
"No need to worry, I promise. Rebecca has always been a master at distraction."
"Oh, I know." Rebecca grinned. "I'm just glad, we're on the same side now."
"That reminds me. Rebecca, are you up for a movie?"
"Movie? Wow, I haven't watched television in years."
"What do you guys do all day?"
"You'd be surprised. But yes, I'd love to watch a movie with you."
"Okay, let me change and I'll meet you in the movie room. It's like going to the movies, but in pajamas."
"It's okay, I have things to do anyway. No need to invite me." Klaus said grumpily.
"I didn't think you'd want to."
"As I said, I have things to do anyway."
"How about you, Elijah? I can't imagine you in pajamas."
"Are you certain you wouldn't prefer to enjoy some quality time with Rebecca?"
"Stop overthinking. It's a movie, brother."
'Very well. But pajamas?"
"That's the rule. And popcorn. Do you have popcorn here?"
Klaus shook his head. "We don't. But I will send someone out to get some."
"That's not necessary."
"It's already done. Go change. I will see you in the morning."
Klaus walked off. Elena wasn't sure how he happy he was about Elijah joining them. But he reacted so childishly. His personality, that everything had to go his way, was still coming through.
Half an hour later, Elena found her way to the movie room. It was another huge room, which looked exactly like a movie theater. A big screen was spread across the front of the room. Big, red, comfortable seats were lined up in several rows in front of it.
She chose a seat in the front, where she could stretch her legs. Seconds later, Rebecca walked in. She was wearing shorts and a tank top.
"Cute outfit." "Same to you." "Girl, it's too warm for anything more than shorts and a top."
"I couldn't agree more. What are we watching?"
"I told them to surprise us." "I wouldn't know the title anyway."
"I figured as much." Elena laughed. It was so good to have Rebecca around.
The two sat down and two maids brought in some alcohol and popcorn with soda.
"For the non-pregnant vampires and the human." "Thank you, Gill."
"You're very welcome, ma'am."
"Where's Elijah?" "He's probably not sure how to put on a pajama."
"I can't picture him in one."
"I'd appreciate it if you could stop talking about me." Elena's head swung around.
Elijah was wearing long dark grey sweatpants and a black muscle-tee. Elena had to swallow hard. He looked hot, handsome was just not the right word anymore. She had to turn away.
Elijah noticed her look and couldn't resist a smile, as he made his way down and sat next to her.
The lights went dark, and the movie began to play. The staff had chosen "Fifty Shades of Grey". It was her own fault, she had said that they could choose. She could feel Elijah shift in his seat. Did he know the movie?
Rebecca on her other side seemed interested.
"I have heard of this book. Is the movie really that, what do you say? Dirty?"
"It is. Welcome to movie night."
They made it to the first sex scene, when Elena got very hot. Elijah was sitting awfully close next to her. Not in a bad way, but it definitely affected her. His hand was resting on the armrest and she was wondering how he would react if she put her arm there as well. The bold part in her wanted to find out. She slowly moved her arm next to his. He didn't move, but his eyes darted straight down. He didn't dare move it though. Elijah was too worried that she realized what she had done and move her arm away. Rebecca was fully engaged in the movie and didn't notice a thing.
Elena looked down at her arm, and then over to Elijah. He looked straight back at her. She smiled. He smiled. And both went back to watching the movie. It was a forbidden scene going on in the movie theater. Klaus would not be happy, could he see them.
But Elena felt so good around Elijah. It was hard to deny the chemistry between the two. Elijah got bold too. He slightly moved his hand, so that it was touching her fingers. A little bolt of energy surged through her body. It was a good surge. Elena moved her hand more under his, but didn't want to alarm Rebecca with too much movement.
They remained like this until the end of the movie. When the lights came back on, Elena pulled her hand back first. Rebecca looked over to her with an amused phase.
"How have I never seen this movie? It's crazy. I love movies. We need to do this more often."
"Gladly. So you liked the movie?"
"So much! I've never spend such a normal night."
"I haven't had a normal night in a while either.
"Well, from now on, we'll do this once a week. Maybe next time, Niklaus will join us too."
Elijah looked at Elena. Elena didn't dare look at him. With Klaus present, a situation as it happened earlier would have never occurred.
"Ladies, have a good night. I will retreat to my chambers."
"Night, brother."
"Goodnight, Elijah." Elena was slightly disappointed. A part of her wanted him to escort her back to her room. When he was gone, Rebecca started grinning at her.
"What?"
"You must think I'm totally ignorant."
"Actually, I think you're quite observant."
"So, how was holding hands with my brother?" Elena turned bright red. "You just said it yourself, Elena. I'm quite observant."
"I don't know what came over me."
"I can see why you're attracted to him. He's always been the best brother. Loyal, handsome."
"Rebecca, please. It's already awkward enough."
"Don't be ashamed. I told you in what direction you were heading."
"But I don't want to. I always get stuck between two brothers."
"So you have feelings for Niklaus too?"
"We're going to have a child together. He has shown me a different side to him. And every time we touch, I feel energy going through my body. When he is close, I'm calmer."
"Do you think it's only physical?"
"I don't know. Klaus and I don't really have time where we just spend time. There's always something to take care of. It's not like with Elijah tonight. I can't even imagine having a movie night or any kind of night with Klaus."
"He used to be so different. You were actually able to have a lot of fun with Niklaus. Obviously, it was a different time, but we never had to watch ourselves around him. And if the fun got out of hand and we got into trouble, Niklaus always took the fall."
"I think it's a very deep routed part of him. That's why I probably feel so safe around him."
"I agree. But Elena, you owe it to him and yourself, and also your baby to figure out what's going on with him."
"I know, I just don't know how to initiate it."
"Let me worry about that. Let's go to bed. We have a dinner tomorrow and Marcel knows how to exploit weaknesses."
"Did he exploit yours?"
"More than once."