She needed coffee. She had finally finished all the school work she needed to. She was actually a bit ahead. She might go to bed a bit earlier tonight. Maybe she shouldn't have coffee, it was late already.

"Elena" her name made her spin around. He was leaning against the kitchen entry with a smile.

"Elijah" it took her only a second before she was running toward him. When he folded her into his arms it was the best she had felt in weeks. "I've missed you." She tried burrowing deeper, closer to him. He smelt amazing as usual. She felt so safe, she never wanted to leave.

"I missed you too, sweetheart." He said while stroking the hand that wasn't crushing her to him through her hair. She could hear the smile in his voice.

She couldn't wait anymore. She pulled back as little as possible and met his eyes. It felt like minutes or hours or days. Did she move? Did he move? Their lips met and it was like coming home. It felt right.

Somehow they ended up on the couch. She was straddling him, her hands in his hair. His hands were roaming her body. He kissed her like she was the air he needed to breathe. He kissed her like he would die if he couldn't.

When she needed air, he moved his ministrations to her neck. "Lijah…Oh God...Lijah…bed" she moved her head so he had better access "Lijah, we need a bed..."

One moment they were on the couch and the next her back was pressed against her mattress. She would probably never get use to that. He was busy removing his suit "Good idea" she breathed and started removing her own clothing. She was finished before him. She opened her arms for him. Her heart ached from the little smile he gave her. She couldn't help but to give him an answering grin.

She managed to utter "I love you" before his lips were on hers again. He returned the sentiment in words as well as actions multiple times during the night.

When she woke up, the sun was just peeking through the curtains. His breathing was even, he was still sleeping. She moved her head from his shoulder to look at his face. She couldn't help but stare at his face, he was beautiful.

"It's rude to stare" he tightened his arm around her. She couldn't help but grin. When he opened his eyes she couldn't help but marvel at the depths she saw in them. He hadn't worn his mask with her in a while.

"Morning sweetheart" he pressed a kiss to her lips.

"Morning Lijah" she rested her chin on his chest. She wanted to wait a few years if possible, so she wouldn't look like an eternal teenager, but she wanted him to turn her. She wanted to spend the rest of eternity with him.

"I want to wait a year or two if we can, but I want you to turn me Lijah" she watched his face closely. At first he looked blank, only his eyes showed emotion. Then a brilliant smile graced his lips. The next moment she was on her back and he was hovering over her.

"You really mean it?" the hope in his eyes warmed her soul.

"I did tell you, I don't want to ever leave your side." She frowned

"I was afraid you only said it in the moment. I wouldn't have brought it up again unless you did. I don't want you to feel pressured." She could see the fear in his eyes.

"Lijah, listen to me very carefully." She cupped his face in her hands. She did not break eye contact. "I love you. I want to spend forever with you. I have no qualms about becoming a vampire as long as I have you by my side." She pressed a light kiss against his lips. "You are never getting rid of me."

He closed his eyes and rested his forehead against hers. "You have no idea how happy I am right now. I cannot imagine anything better than loving you for eternity." He lifted his head. "Nothing would make me happier than waking up next to you each morning. I would be the luckiest dead man to ever walk the earth."

Well…that deserved a kiss right? A long, slow kiss. One that made her heart feel like bursting. It wasn't long though before it turned passionate. She had no problem with that either. This kiss made her toes curl.

When the car stopped in front of the manor, she took a deep breath. He took her hand and placed a kiss on the back of it. Two seconds later he was opening her door for her. She was a bit apprehensive. She had agreed to come to dinner with his family, but she didn't quite know what to expect. Klaus sees only her blood and Rebekah hated her. She hadn't spent a lot of time with Kol and the last time she saw Finn she was giving his mother her blood so he could kill himself. Taking a deep breath she squeezed his hand. No time like the present.

It actually went a lot better than she expected. Klaus was upset about her blood, but he owed her his and his siblings' lives. He wasn't friendly, but he was civil. Rebekah had always hated her because of her face, even before she daggered her, but she now too owed Elena her live. Kol was a flirt. When he saw how much his flirting with her irked Elijah he became even worse.

They actually spent an enjoyable evening together. It was weird. She thought she might be dreaming. Elijah's hand on her leg kept her grounded and proved it was not. Normally he wasn't really a pda person, but that rule of his seemed to fly out the window when with her. She was not complaining. Klaus did not appreciate the hand Elijah had on her at all times. Whether he was holding her hand or touching her leg. Rebekah couldn't quite hide her discomfort when Elijah brushed their lips together a few times during the night. And Kol saw it as a bit of a game. Trying to pull her away from Elijah, grabbing her hand and obviously flirting like there was no tomorrow.

Even with all this happening, Elena observed. She saw the way Klaus looked at Elijah each time he smiled, which was numerous, during the evening. She couldn't quite define the look in his eye, but it looked almost wistful. Rebekah had the same look in her eye, even through her discomfort. Kol had a blinding grin on his face each time he looked at his older brother. They were happy for Elijah.

When she exited the bathroom on the first floor, Rebekah was leaning against the opposite wall.

"Oh sorry Rebekah, I didn't know you were waiting for the bathroom."

"I wasn't. I wanted to talk to you." Rebekah said with a fierce look in her eyes.

"I have never been able to give the 'you hurt my brother, I hurt you speech', so this is a bit new. I don't particularly like you Elena, but you did save our lives. I have also not seen Elijah this happy since we were human. So if you hurt him in any way, I will end you." She had stalked closer and closer as she talked. Elena wasn't scared, not really, she would have done the same for Jeremy.

"I wouldn't hurt him Rebekah. I love him. I want to spend as long as he will have me, with him." Rebekah would know she was telling the truth. She knew her heart was steady.

"And what happens when you start aging and growing older?" Rebekah asked.

"I have already asked him to turn me in a year or two. I don't want to be an eternal teenager if I can help it. But I do want to spend eternity with your brother. He is everything I could have asked for, but don't deserve. I want to spend forever trying to deserve him." Elena replied earnestly.

"You have it wrong sweetheart. It is I that don't deserve you. I have a 1000 years of misdeeds against my name, and the fact that you can love me despite that means it is me that is unworthy." He had caught them by surprised. He pulled her against his body and kissed the top of her head.

"You guys are disgustingly cute. I hate it. Remember what I said Elena." Rebekah had a slight smile on her face. "With that being said, you are making my big brother happy, and for that I thank you." Elena could only smile and nod. Rebekah sped off.

They ended the night in the early morning hours. Nothing was better than going to sleep in Elijah's arms. Unless it was waking up in them.