Their Dinner Party

Hazeline

She pulled her leather jacket tighter around herself as she walked into the boarding house. She pushed her sunglasses up her nose, "What's up?" Alaric and Damon turned to her. "We need you to go with Jenna when she does her historical thing," Damon stated. He added, "By the way, Elijah is still alive."

"I know," she said without thinking. "What?" Alaric asked in unison with Damon. She frowned, "Don't worry about it. When is this historical thing?" Alaric answered, "Jenna's coming to pick you up in three hours."

~HIS MATE~

Elijah

He knew he was a little early, but he was early for everything. So here he was, sat on a random bench, close to where Jenna was supposed to meet him. A gray SUV pulled up. He heard Jenna's heartbeat, then another person's.

As Jenna stepped out of the car, he frowned. Suddenly, his heart was beating fast, and his palms were sweaty. When he saw Hazeline walk out from behind the car, it was like time had stopped. She had a blue dress on under a leather jacket. The smile gracing her lips was directed toward Jenna. The raven-haired girl's hair was pulled into a messy bun, some stray strands framing her face.

"Elijah, this is-" Elijah cut Jenna off, "Hazeline." Jenna looked back and forth between the two supernatural creatures. "You two know each other?" Hazeline shrugged, "We met once upon a time." Jenna nodded.

"Well, I left some things in the car, so I'll be right back," Jenna stated before walking away. Elijah frowned, "She didn't say you were coming." Hazeline sighed, "The elder Salvatore sent me. I'm protecting her."

He turned to her, "You trust me." She replied, "I'll be honest, I've no idea why. I believe it's instinctive." Jenna walked up, interrupting them. "Where would you like to go first?"

~ HIS MATE~

As they entered the old Lockwood property, Jenna stated, "This is the old Lockwood property, one of the founding families." Elijah and Hazeline scoffed in unison, "Founding families." They smiled bashfully at each other. Jenna eyed the two with a smirk, "Why do you say it like that?" Hazeline gave Elijah a look.

"Well, it is believed that they held witch trials here long before the so called founding families showed up," Elijah answered, keeping his eyes on Hazeline. She mumbled, so quiet only Elijah could hear, "Don't forget about the Vikings." He smirked. All of the sudden, Alaric was there. "Hey, Hazel, Jenna." She rolled her eyes at his protective stance.

Jenna smiled, "Elijah, this is my friend, Ric." Hazeline sent Alaric a look. "I thought, since I'm a history teacher, I could help you out," he answered Hazeline's unspoken question. Hazeline once again rolled her eyes.

Jenna remained oblivious and asked, "Where would you like to go next?" Elijah answered, "The slave quarters." She frowned, "I left the maps in the car." Hazeline volunteered, "I'll accompany you." The two walked away.

Elijah stared at Hazeline's back, "Ric, you're on Elena's list." Alaric nodded, "Yeah, so is Jenna." Elijah glanced at him, "Don't worry, I don't usually pursue younger women." Alaric frowned. "Lighten up, Ric. It's a joke," Elijah stated.

"What about Hazel?" Elijah turned to him, "She's important to me." Alaric turned to him, "Why?" Hazeline and Jenna returned, saving Elijah from answering. "You ready?"

Alaric glanced at Hazeline, "I think Hazel's got it covered. I'll head out." He pecked Jenna on the lips before leaving. Hazeline popped her lips, "Where were we?"

~HIS MATE~

Hazeline

She followed Jenna and Elijah into the grille. She heard Damon tease Alaric, "Look, there's Jenna and Hazel with their new boyfriend." Her eyes rolled as he waved them over. Elijah suddenly took her hand, surprising her a bit. Yet, she remained stoic.

Damon greeted, "Jenna, I heard you had a lovely meeting with dear Hazel and her Elijah." Hazeline licked her lips as Elijah's grip got tighter. Jenna replied, "Well, they were flirting with their eyes the whole time." Alaric couldn't stand it, like Hazeline. He stood, "Well, I have papers to grade."

Andy, Damon's girlfriend, stopped him, "You know, we should continue this at a dinner party." Hazeline's 'pull-something-out-of-your-ass' radar started beeping as Damon kissed Andy on the cheek. "My girl, filled with great ideas." Just as Alaric started to protest, Jenna shrugged, "I'm down for it." Andy grinned, "Elijah, you up to it?"

Elijah nodded, "Only if Ms. Marcus will accompany me." Hazeline realized he was talking about her and shrugged, keeping it cool. "Why not?" Elijah must have seen the terror in her eyes because he squeezed her hand reassuringly. "Great, I'll host," Damon stated. The group went their different ways, Hazeline ending up across from Elijah in another booth.

"I don't trust the elder Salvatore," Hazeline told after she saw Damon and Andy leave. Elijah shook his head, "I don't either." "Good to know I'm not the only one," she mumbled. She glanced up at him to see him staring at her over his menu. "That's cliche," she stated.

His eyebrows furrowed as he set his menu down, "What is?" She smiled, "Soulmates looking at each other over their menus." "We're soulmates?" he asked with a faint smile spread over his lips. She explained, "With the thing that happened in the abandoned mansion, it's completely possible." He shrugged, knowing she was right.

He changed the subject, "How did you know about the witch trials and the Vikings?" She popped her lips, "I have a witchy friend whose ancestors were killed. I've also met a very old vampire, who I was close to before she died." He frowned, "Name?" "Emmaline," she answered.

~HIS MATE~

Elijah

He was following Hazeline onto the Salvatores' porch. He heard Damon making his way to the door. But Hazeline just opened the door. "Oala, Damon!" "Really, Hazel?" Hazeline shrugged, "I've lived here before."

Damon greeted, "Elijah, so nice to see you again." Elijah stopped him, "If there are any dishonorable intentions for this party, everyone in this house will be dead, excluding Hazeline. And I will take Elena and leave." Damon gave a fake smile, "Come on in." Elijah returned the gesture and stood by Hazeline's side. "I never took you for one with dramatic flare," she smiled. He winked at her and she smiled.

"Elijah, you made it," cake Andy's voice. He could see Hazeline cringe. The false happiness in her eyes dimmed his mood a bit.

~HIS MATE~

Hazeline

She almost growled when she heard Andy's shrill voice. Elijah shifted beside her, so she turned. He looked as uncomfortable as she was. "The men are residing in the library," Andy stated. Hazeline smirked, "I'm going to go in there with them." She heard Elijah laugh and follow her into the library.

Damon frowned as she walked in. "I'm pretty sure I told Andy to keep the girls in there." She shrugged and grabbed Elijah's hand, hoping to find some peace. "I don't really follow the rules." She then noticed John Gilbert standing beside Alaric. "Oh, Johnny boy, you weren't on Elena's list."

He frowned, "I don't believe you were either." "I can handle myself," she replied vaguely. Her phone started ringing. "Excuse me, I need to take this," she mumbled after seeing who was calling her. She left the house.

"Yes, mum?" "We were talking about how you might be Elijah's mate, right?" Morgan asked through the phone. Her eyebrows furrowed, "Yeah." "Well, I did some research. He's an Original who can be daggered. So if you are his mate and he gets daggered, you'll either be very weak or in a coma."

Hazeline's eyes widened, "Thanks, mom." The line went dead. She quickly jogged back into the library. "Elijah, may I have a word with you?" He nodded and followed her back outside.

"Did you hear my conversation with my mom?" He shook his head. She frowned, "Are we actually mates?" He scowled but nodded. She hugged herself, "Do you know what happens to your mate if you get daggered?" His eyebrows knit together, "You lose your strength, I believe."

"Please don't get daggered," she replied. He nodded, "That's my plan." She smiled, "Good plan. Let's rock this thing."

~HIS MATE~

"What made you come to these parts anyway, Elijah?" Damon asked. Elijah kept his eyes on Hazeline, who was sat across from him, "For one, Hazeline. Second, healthy historian's curiosity." Hazeline blushed and took a sip of her wine. Jenna smirked, "So what Elijah said to me earlier, Damon, proves you're not a founding family."

Damon frowned, "Hmm, what did he tell you?" Hazeline answered, "There were some witch trials here long before any founders were. Could you pass the..." Elijah passed the butter to her. "Sounds like an old ghost story to me," John finally spoke. Andy added, "And there was no actual proof of witches."

Damon smirked, "Andy, here, is a news reporter. She's pretty big in facts." Andy gave him a seductive smile. Hazeline internally growled as Andy randomly stood. "The men should take their drinks into the library." Damon added, "I have some cognac if anyone would like some."

After Damon and Alaric stood up, Hazeline grabbed Elijah's hand and stood. "Well, as you know, I'll be joining you." Elijah and Hazeline followed the two into the library. "Whatever you two are planning..." Hazeline trailed off. Damon smiled, "We're not planning anything." She shot Elijah a look of disbelief.

John walked into the room, "So Elijah, how are we supposed to believe you?" Hazeline let out a sigh and sat on the couch. "Well, I am a man of my word," Elijah answered, standing beside the couch Hazeline was sat on. Andy walked in, "We forgot desert." Elijah smiled, "Where are our manners?" "I like you," Andy stated.

Elijah twirled her around and pulled her into the other room. Hazeline turned to Damon, "Your girlfriend is a whore." As she walked out of the room, Damon accused, "You're just jealous." Hazeline threw a smirk over her shoulder before joining Elijah, Andy, and John in the dining room.

After a few moments, Damon and Alaric came in. Andy asked, "Elijah, could I ask you some questions?" Elijah nodded. "Ric, could you get my notebook out of my bag? No, the other pocket. You know what," Andy stood and helped him.

John asked, "How do you plan on killing Klaus?" "I have two witches," Elijah answered vaguely. Andy sat in her seat, "So Elijah-" Elijah let out a scream of pain as Hazeline fell unconscious.