Hayley groaned and rubbed over her eyes a few times as the sun falling through her window woke her up. Barely having slept after a late visit to Declan's house, to make things right between them again. The water was calmer, but she sensed that he couldn't forgive her as easily as usual, so she made her way back to her own bed, which she was trying to leave right now. After a few more minutes of adjusting to the bright light Hayley rose from her bed and put on her flowery robe as she made her way to the kitchen downstairs.

She was hungry, not just for blood, but also for something extremely fat and unhealthy. She turned on the coffee machine and filled a cup. As she scanned the fridge for something to her likings, Elijah entered the kitchen and leaned against the door opening. After rummaging through the fridge for a while, Hayley settled on a white chocolate bar and bit a piece off."

"You know, if you're going to indulge in such meal decisions in the morning, you can better eat pure chocolate. Much better for your body than that white chocolate crap," Elijah said from the door opening.

"Still criticizing food choices, huh." Hayley said before turning to look at him. As Elijah's comment completely stilled her cravings, she put the chocolate bar back in the fridge and turned to the counter to retrieve her cup of coffee and add some milk and sugar. She kept her eyes on her cup, hesitant to look at him. Because god he looked awfully good in that white blouse she thought to herself.

"You look lovely this early in the morning," Elijah started as a silence started to settle between them. "I do? I actually feel the opposite," Hayley replied.

"You always do," Elijah murmured before he moved to stand behind her. He pushed the robe on her shoulder aside and pressed a kiss there as he cupped her upper arms. Hayley leaned into his touch for a moment before she regained her senses, "Don't, Elijah...," she murmured. "Why not?" Elijah mumbled as he nuzzled the side of her head, taking in her scent,"

She turned around to face him, but he didn't move to allow her some space, staying pressed against her. His nose almost touched hers, but she tried to remain calm. "Because I'm seeing someone," she said earnestly.

Elijah frowned, "who?" he questioned as he moved a strand of hair behind her ear," oh, wait yes the human boy," he then answered himself. "What was his name again?"

"Declan," Hayley answered, getting slightly annoyed, "and actually he is quite a grown man. He's the chef at Rousseau's," Hayley looked at Elijah intently.

"Oh, a chef is he," Elijah chuckled at her serious look, "and yet you're eating scraps from the fridge here," he replied still smiling. Hayley tried to maintain her poker face, but a small smile rose on her lips. Oh boy, did he have a power over her.

Elijah moved into her a little bit more and cupped her cheek, his fingers stroking over her skin before he titled his head down to place a kiss in her neck, but before he had a chance, loud heels approached.

Already can't keep your hands of each other" Rebekah called as she entered the kitchen, going straight for the coffee machine. As she put a cup under the machine, she turned to Hayley and Elijah who had now put some space between themselves.

"Klaus and I decided we are throwing a party the day after tomorrow, to celebrate the return of the glorious Mikaelson family to New Orleans. And both of you are obligated to come." Rebekah announced, before she picked up her cup of coffee.

"Great, so I guess I'm going to have to find myself another grand gala dress," Hayley sighed.

"I actually came to ask you if I needed to put Declan on the guest list, but now I'm not so sure anymore," Rebekah said eyeing Elijah and then turning to Hayley again before taking a sip from her coffee.

"Don't," Elijah replied quickly. Hayley slapped him on his arm. Rebekah chuckled to herself.

Hayley rolled her eyes, "Please do, Rebekah,". Rebekah nodded taking another sip from her coffee, "Well then, I'm getting right back into preparation. You two have fun with each other," Rebekah said before exiting the kitchen again.

"Fine, you go with Declan," Elijah started immediately as Rebekah left the room. "I don't mind some competition, in fact I think it will even motivate me more."

Hayley sighed, "Elijah, I really like you. I do, but Declan is…,"

"Not the love of your life," Elijah intervened.

Hayley smiled sadly, "And what... you are?" Elijah clenched his jaw, "I know I once was..." he left a pause, "I know I would've been if you hadn't disappeared after that month in France,"

Hayley opened her mouth, but nothing came out. Elijah's eyes saddened, "and by the way that really broke my heart," a soft crack of his voice could be heard.

Hayley closed her eyes, "Elijah please don't do this right now…"

"When should I do it then, Hayley? Or should I just forget about it altogether? We had plans Hayley and you just left, without explanation." Elijah remained composed, but underneath he could feel his heart squeeze in his chest.

"Don't you think I know that," Hayley nearly yelled. "Don't you think I have regretted that decision every day since. But I didn't have a choice Elijah. I had to go back, Hope was missing. What was I supposed to say to you? Oh hey, by the way you're the long-lost love of my life, but you erased all your memories because you can't stay away from your crazy family and if you ever see them again the world is going collapse." Hayley calmed herself before continuing, "I never wanted to leave you like that, but I had to,"

Elijah nodded, biting his lip as water formed in his eyes, "I didn't know that about Hope," he said silently. "That must have been really difficult for you," Elijah finally said. Hayley nodded. Elijah moved to her to wipe a falling tear from her face before wrapping his arms around her. She accepted his hug quietly, burying her face in his neck.

So finally the first one on one Haylijah chapter arrived! I hope you guys enjoyed it more than the last chapter.

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