The two continued to cuddle until Jenna got home. Elena wanted to ask if she could go. Obviously she couldn't tell the truth about who she was going with, but Jenna would understand that Elena had to have time to herself …since the breakup with Stefan. Jenna was shocked and upset to hear they had broken up, but was understanding.
Elijah heard Jenna arriving before Elena, but didn't say anything. Jenna opened the door and walked into the house. Elena walked downstairs and offered a "Hello." "Hi" Jenna replied. She looked tired. Elena walked over to Jenna and said "Do you mind if I go somewhere this weekend? Seeing Stefan all week hasn't been easy" Jenna's face softened "Oh Honey of course" Elena didn't lie, Stefan wasn't an easy guy to get over and Jenna seemed to notice. "So when are you leaving?" Jenna asked "As soon as I get packed… If that's ok" Elena answered. "Yeah that's fine, is anyone going with you? Or is this a thing where you're going to be alone?" "I need time alone" Elena said… being careful not to answer the part where someone was coming.
Elena hugged Jenna and went back upstairs. Elijah had already left her room earlier so he could get his stuff together. She opened her closet and grabbed an empty duffel bag. She began to fill it with enough clothes for 3 days including her PJs. She went to the bathroom grabbed her toothbrush, toothpaste, and her brush. She grabbed a Ziploc bag from down stairs and sealed her toothbrush and toothpaste in it. They were tossed in the bag as well as her brush. She looked around and thought about what else she would need. She added some ballet flats and her bathing suit [just in case] before zipping her bag up.
After grabbing her keys and put her shoes on and with her bag headed down stairs. She hugged Jenna by and was walking out the door as Jeremy was coming in. "Hey Elena" Jeremy said with a soft smile. "Hi Jer, I'm leaving for the weekend I'll see you Monday" with that Elena gave him a hug and he walked her to her car. "Have fun" Jeremy said as she got in her car. He waved until she was gone. Elena drove to the school and parked at the very first spot, it was the furthest from the school and it was where Elijah wanted to meet.
She grabbed her duffel bag and placed it in the bag seat before climbing into the passenger side. Elijah had to drive; he knew where they were going. Elena closed her door and waited for 2 seconds. Elijah opened the door and put his stuff beside Elena's before getting into the Driver's seat. He cranked the car and they began to drive. Elena was excited and was questioning Elijah about the place. "Is it near a lake?" or "Is it a big house" all of which Elijah refused to answer. Elena was getting sleepy, cars always did that so she rested her head on her arm and fell asleep.
Elijah continued to drive. It was far away and was glad that Elena had fallen asleep. It wasn't near mystic falls. He had been driving for 2 and a half hours and Elena was still fast asleep. They were getting closer to his old place. He had lived there for a while, mainly to escape his family. He turned and went down a hidden road. If you didn't know it was there you wouldn't ever see it. Another hour went by of curvy hidden pathways. He finally turned onto the final road. Elena woke up because of the bumpiness. "We are 10 minutes away." It had almost been a four hour drive, but he knew it was worth it. After all he had built the place.
He pulled in front of a medium sized log cabin. Elena gasped "It's beautiful" she said. He smiled pleased she liked it. "Wait until you get inside" he said. It was old, but he took very good care of it which was why it didn't look as old as it was. She smiled and hopped out. She started to reach for her bag, but Elijah took it. He carried them inside and zoomed upstairs. He placed them on the bed before vamp speeding back outside to Elena. He held up some papers. "It's to make sure no vampire, but I can get in" he said. Elena cocked her head in confusion. He handed her the papers and a pen. After she had smiled and signed the papers she walked inside. It wasn't what she expected. It was such a open and light place. She turned to Elijah who was now stuck at the door, "You may come in." She couldn't believe she owned the place now.
He walked over to her "What do you think?" he asked. "It's breath taking" she said. He smiled and picked her up. He didn't use his vampire speed instead he walked her upstairs. She took in all the artwork on the wall. A few family photos were in the hallway leading to the master bedroom. It was a big room. He sat her down and she looked around. The wood looked polished. It looked brand new. There were no words to describe the place.
He walked to her. "Did you build this" she asked. The thought just came to her mind. "I did" he said with a trace of a smile. She walked to him. "This place is so gorgeous… everything looks so expertly made" Elena said. He smiled. "Want to see the rest of the house?" he asked. She nodded with a huge smile on her face. He took her back down stairs and showed her the kitchen, the rest of the living room, and finally the porch out back. It had a swing on both sides of the porch. She smiled and turned. Elijah was behind her. "I love it" she said. He smiled "You're the first person that I've ever taken here." She met his eyes, her heart began to pound. He pulled her into his arms and hugged her. More of her feelings for Stefan slipped away. Elijah made it easier then she thought possible to get over him.
Elena moved from the hug and asked "What shall we do first?"