Neither said a word as he bit himself and fed some of his blood to Elena. The deep cut healed in moments. Elena finally spoke up "That felt different" they both chuckled a little "What did you feel?" Elijah asked… Elena smiled "It was pain and pleasure" Elijah cocked his head to the side "Pleasure?" Elena blushed "It felt nice when your lips were on my wrist." He half smiled and replied "I'll keep that in mind" Elena laughed and Elijah smiled bigger.
Until supper time Elena and Elijah sat on the porch swing talking each other's ear off. Elena was asking questions about what it was like way back when. What did it feel like to go through so many different decades? They both were careful to avoid the topic of Klaus, though they both knew there would come a time to discuss what will happen.
Time flew by and it was dark. Elena's stomach was rumbling, she had skipped lunch after all. Elijah laughed. "I think it's time to make dinner" Elijah said. Elena smiled and nodded she was hungry, but she had enjoyed learning more about him. They talked about his transformation into a vampire. They discussed how he was able to control his hunger, and how he was able to hide. He had asked some questions himself. It started with questions normal couples would ask. Favorite color, food, animal etc. Once they were past all that they started to discuss more about private matters. Some about her family and her past. She felt closer to him; he had opened up and was honest about anything she asked, even when it came to the touchy subjects like his cravings, and about his first kill.
They got up and started poking around the fridge. The hardest part was always deciding what they wanted. They decided on something simple; Tacos! Elena was in charge of cutting up the tomatoes and lettuce while Elijah cooked the meat. Elena wasn't really good at cutting lettuce; it was always the hardest thing for her… it always looked wrong. She cut the tomatoes, but had to admit to Elijah that she couldn't do the lettuce. To her surprise he didn't take over. Instead he talked her through it.
When the lettuce was down, it looked better than it normally did when she had to cut the lettuce, but she knew that Elijah would have done a much better job. Still! She had improved; she smiled at Elijah "Thank you" Elena said. Elijah had just finished the meat, he smiled at Elena "I like that I can help you." He finished putting the meat in a bowl with a spoon before pulling Elena into a unexpected, but welcomed kiss. It was short, but had Elena's heart pounding.
Once they set the table they sat down to eat. Elena blushed in embarrassment as she realized she forgot the cheese. Elijah saw her discomfort an idea popped in his head. He stood and walked over to the fridge. He pulled out a block of cheddar cheese. After locating his shredder he invited Elena to help him. He placed a bowl out and started to show her how to slide the cheese across the metal shredder. Elena wasn't used to using one, they always bought bagged cheese. After she got the hang of it he moved behind her, he wrapped his arms around her stomach and watched her finish the cheese.
Elena felt Elijah behind her and tried to stay concentrated. The feeling of him so close was intoxicating and she bet he knew it. She took a deep breath and continued to grate the cheese. Elena found it harder to concentrate as she became more and more aware of Elijah behind her. Once she was down to the last bit she stopped. Elijah slide his lips down to her neck before gently kissing it. She laughed and let him nuzzle her neck for a few seconds more.
Once he pulled away they sat down and started to eat. Elena picked up her taco and bit into it. Just as she did all the contents spilled out and landed in her lap. She finished her bite and looked at her lap; Elijah was smiling as she pouted at him. He grabbed a towel and together they cleaned up the mess of meat, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce. Elena was more careful with her second taco. After dinner the two set to doing dishes. After the dishes were done Elena felt like dancing.
Elijah smiled when she asked if he wanted to dance with her, his answer was of course yes. Once the music began Elena was swept into Elijah's arms. She laughed as he twirled her around. Once the song ended Elena got an idea. "Hey Elijah, have you listened to any of the newer music?" He thought for a moment "Not really" he admitted. Elena smiled and said "I'll be right back" she had some music downloaded on her phone. She raced upstairs and grabbed her phone.
Elena pressed the on button and headed back down stairs while it was turning on. Elijah was waiting on the couch. She walked over and sat beside him. Once she sat down she unlocked her phone and saw she had 12 missed calls and 22 text messages. She raised an eyebrow. She checked to see who had called her. 2 from Stefan, 3 from Damon, 4 from Bonnie, and 3 from Caroline, each had left a voicemail.
Elena looked up at Elijah he looked as worried as she felt. She clicked on the first voicemail and listened.
Stefan: Elena I know you're mad at me, but I really need you to answer your phone.
A shiver went down her spin as she clicked to the next one.
Damon: Elena, you are not at home. Jenna refuses to let us know where you went or even who you went with. Call back when you get this.
Elena swallowed and clicked on Bonnie's message
Bonnie: Elena you haven't answered anyone's calls. We are all worried. Klaus came into town looking for you. He thinks we are hiding you and he is threatening to take Jeremy. Call me back when you can. I'm really worried about you.
Elena froze when she heard Klaus's name. She snapped out of it when she heard her brother's name. She looked up at Elijah who had a serious look on his face. She continued on to her last voicemail.
Caroline: I'm not sure what's going on with you Elena, but you vanished and you didn't tell me or Bonnie where you were going. Klaus hasn't showed his face, but he has made threats against us if we don't find you. Call me back.
Elena was trembling and was close to tears. Elijah pulled her into her arms as she continued on to her texts. 9 from Bonnie, 2 from Stefan, 4 from Damon, 5 from Caroline, and 2 from Jenna, Elena quickly read through the texts silently. Elijah was reading over her shoulder.
Bonnie: Klaus is in town, he keeps making threats. I don't know where you are, but stay there all I want to know is if you're ok.
Bonnie: Everyone is starting to worry. I love you, I hope you're ok.
Bonnie: Alaric's body was taken over by Klaus, but he still has the powers he does.
Bonnie: I just found out that Alaric does not have to be invited in. I'm working on a spell to protect your house. Please check in soon. We are all worried.
Bonnie: I know everyone must be blowing up your phone, including me. I just wanted to let you know that the protection spell is up. Don't come home stay where you are, I just hope where you are … is safe.
Bonnie: Caroline is freaking out… which makes me freak out as well. No one has heard from you. Don't make me break out a locator spell.
Bonnie: Jeremy is safe and so is Jenna. Caroline has been staying with me so we are safe. I just hope you are safe.
Bonnie: Call me. Things are getting worse. Damon is going completely crazy over here.
Bonnie: Elena, this is Damon. Seeing as you are ignoring everyone I thought I would try your friend's phone. We all hope your ok. Call someone and soon.
Stefan: I wouldn't bother you if it wasn't important. Klaus has come to town; he is using Alaric's body. We have yet to see his face, but we have managed to keep your family safe. I just hope you're safe.
Stefan: Alaric is ok, even though he is not Alaric right now; I think Klaus is trying to find a way to be back in his body. I hope you're ok, and far away.
Damon: Klaus is getting freaky in the town he has taken over Ric's body, no one has heard from you. I hope you haven't done something stupid.
Damon: You are really starting to bug me; you better not have put yourself in danger.
Damon: At this point all I want to know is if you are safe from Klaus.
Damon: Klaus has a witch; he is going to be put into his normal body soon. You better not be doing something stupid.
Caroline: Elena, me and Bonnie are really worried. Please check in to let us know if you're ok.
Caroline: Klaus hasn't carried through with his threats, but I think it is because he is in Alaric's body. Stefan and Damon are keeping Jeremy and Jenna safe.
Caroline: I'm scared and so is Bonnie. For now we have managed to keep everyone away from Alaric. It hasn't been easy. Alaric doesn't have to be invited into the house. We are coming up with a plan, I just want you to be safe.
Caroline: Bonnie put a protection spell around the house, so Alaric can't get in if he wanted to.
Caroline: I really hope you are ok.
Jenna: Damon came by today and started to demand to know where you are. I spilled nothing, but he seemed worried. I just wanted to check in and see how you were.
Jenna: I'm betting your phone is turned off. Stefan came over a few hours after Damon and he was wanted to know where you are too. He seemed pretty worried as well. I love you; check in as soon as you can.
Elena sat up. "I'm going to make a few calls. I'll be right back" Elena stepped outside. She knew Elijah was going to listen, but she didn't mind. He deserved to be involved. She hit call and the phone rang once before Bonnie answered.
Bonnie – "Elena, are you ok? Where are you?"
Elena – "I'm okay, I'm more than safe. I don't actually know where I am. How are you? How are Jeremy and Jenna?
The call went on; Bonnie slowly calmed down and explained the whole Klaus situation. He did have a witch that was going to put him back in his body. Bonnie continued on about how they were planning to stop him. Elena was afraid they were all going to get hurt, but if she left she would be putting herself in danger.
After that call Elena called Jenna, Caroline, than the Salvatore brothers. Once she had called everyone, reassured them she was ok, was explained the Klaus situation several times, and was yelled at by Caroline and Damon she went back to Elijah.