Elena got in her car and started it up. She didn't really want to go to school because she knew Stefan would be there. She wasn't looking forward to it, but she couldn't miss that many more days. She parked at the school in her usual spot and grabbed her bag. As soon as she had closed her car door Stefan was at her side.

Elijah had followed Elena to school to make sure she was okay. He tensed when Stefan appeared beside her. He couldn't do anything except listen.

Stefan – "Elena can we please talk?"

Elena – "No, I have to get to class"

Stefan – "Please I really need to talk to you; I don't want to have lost you forever"

Elena – "Stefan… it's too late"

Stefan – "Please let me fix this"

Elena – "You can't Stefan. I'm going to class"

Elena turned and walked away. She knew that Stefan wouldn't follow her. She went to her first class which was Math. She focused on nothing, but math. Class flew by and before she knew it she had to go to history. Stefan had that class with her. She had 10 minutes between classes and decided to go in the woods for some peace before she had to brave history. It took Elena 3 minutes to get there so she had 4 minutes to herself. She leaned against a tree, closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She smiled a little and opened her eyes. She knew Elijah would be standing in front of her because she smelled him. "Hi" Elena said. "I heard your conversation with Stefan" Elijah admitted. Elena shook her and sighed. He pulled her into his arms. He held her for the remaining minutes she had before class would begin. He wished he could walk her to class, but they both knew it would cause all sorts of Hell.

Elijah let Elena go and told her she had to go if she was going to make her next class. She nodded and he placed a kiss on her cheek before disappearing.

She walked to class and took her seat just as the bell rang. She again just focused on all of the work. She took notes and didn't look anywhere, but the front. She put all her things up and saw Stefan leave the room. She relaxed a little and put her bag on. Next class was English. It flew by because they were watching, much ado about nothing. It was alright, but she was glad it was over. Lunch was next, but she wasn't hungry so she went back to her tree. Elijah was waiting in the shadows so no one could see them. He hugged her and asked her how class was. "It was long" he nodded his head. "I can't stay for long, but I can meet you in your room after class… if you want" he said. She nodded and he kissed her cheek before he was gone. She spent the rest of her day focusing on class and avoiding Stefan. Finally class was done and she walked to her car.

She got inside and backed out. She breathed a sigh of relief when she made it out without being stopped by her friends or Stefan. It was a short drive home and her brother wouldn't be home. He was at the grill with his friends. Jenna was home though and was on the couch watching TV. "Hey" she called over her shoulder as Elena walked upstairs. "Hey Jenna" she called back. She opened her door and walked in. She closed the door and placed her bag down on the floor before looking around. She walked over to her window and opened it. She turned back to her bed and jumped.

Elijah was standing behind her. Elijah pulled her into a hug before asking "How was your day?" Elena sighed and broke the hug. She walked to her window and muttered "Terrible… I don't know if I can see Stefan again without breaking down." Elijah took a step closer to her "You should talk to him" Elena turned and looked at him.

Elena - "Nothing he says can change what he did"

Elijah – "I'm not saying it will, but I can tell you need an explanation"

Elena – "You know me better than I thought" she said with a soft smile

Elijah – "I want to know more though"

Elena – "Ask me anything"

Elijah – "Later, I can tell you want to go talk to Stefan"

Elena – "Thank you… I need you there though"

Elijah – "I will be"

Elena smiled and started to walk out the door, but Elijah moved in front of her. He leaned in and kissed her cheek before moving. She waited until she stopped blushing before she went down stairs.

"Hey Jenna I'm going out I'll be back later" Elena called as she was coming down the steps. "Try to be back by supper time" Jenna said back. "I'll try" Elena said as she closed the door. She walked to her car and began the drive to Stefan's house. She wasn't sure if she wanted to do this anymore, but it was too late to back down. She parked in his driveway and got out. She couldn't see Elijah, but knew he was nearby. Stefan was sitting on the couch when he heard the sound of a car door closing. He sat up. It was Elena. He opened the door and she walked in. She was used to him doing that.

"Elena" Stefan said "do you love her" He looked up at Elena "I love you so much… but yes I do love her" Stefan continued "I want you back though, I love you more" Elena looked back at him "I didn't come here to get back with you or to tell you that there is a chance of us being together again because there isn't, I only came so I could hear you tell me that you love her" Stefan brushed hair out of Elena's face before answering "I can wait… I just hope you'll forgive me" Stefan leaned in and kissed her softly before she answered "Someday I might, but I can never be with you, I will never trust you again." She moved away from him and walked out the door. She made it to her car before she started to cry.

Elena knew Elijah was there, but she wished she could feel the comfort of his arms around her. Elena got in her car and drove home. She went upstairs so she could avoid Jenna and see Elijah. As soon as she entered the room she was swept into a hug. She relaxed and wrapped her arms around him. "I'm sorry I would have done it sooner, but I didn't think it would go over well" Elijah said while he was still holding her. She stayed silent in his arms because she knew that talking about it would just make her cry again.

Elijah hated to see her this way and was glad she chose him to be there. He didn't want to, but he had to let go. Before he did he whispered in Elena's ear that Jenna was coming up. He kissed her cheek like always and disappeared. She sighed, but knew he would be back later. She took off her shoes and had just placed her keys down when Jenna came in "Supper is ready" Elena nodded and followed her out.