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Chapter 15

The rest of the day seem to drag on in Elena's mind. Damon and Stefan had finally left the estate with Katherine in tow at Elijah's request. Katherine was a little hesitant to leave with the Salvatore brothers simply because she was concerned with Elena's safety. She finally agreed and Elijah assured them he had made arrangements for traveling with Elena incase alexander attempted to cause any trouble. With the information Natasha had given them alexander was currently looking for another witch and he would be busy with that at least for the time being. Elijah had made the plans for them to leave the following morning. Natasha had left before the Salvatore's and Katherine to finish up some things in savannah. She agreed to meet them in Mystic Falls by tomorrow night. After the Damon, Stefan, and Katherine had left Elena finally had Elijah to herself. She was sitting in the sitting area with a cup of tea when Elijah came in from his office. He took a seat beside her and pulled her feet into his lap.

"Are you okay love?" Elijah asked her.

"Of course, why do you ask?" Elena said meeting his eyes.

"No reason, I just know there is so much happening and I wanted to make sure you are alright" Elijah told her as he began to rub her feet softly.

"In truth there is but my life hasn't ever been simple" Elena told him setting her cup down on the table.

"I wish I could make it simple for you" Elijah admitted.

"I know but since we can't change what is how about we enjoy the time we have before we head back to Mystic Falls?" Elena replied smiling.

"Anything you wish it is yours" Elijah told her smiling back.

"I'm so glad you said that" Elena beamed.

"Why do I sense a plan?" he teased.

"Oh the plan is already in motion" Elena laughed.

Elijah chuckled with her as she stood and pulled him with her. Elena stopped and looked outside. The sun was finally going down and Elena kissed Elijah quickly on the lips before she met his eyes.

"Dress comfortable" Elena grinned and moved her way upstairs to do the same.

Elijah watched her disappear upstairs and couldn't help the smile that spread across his face. He had no idea what Elena had meant about comfortable but he assumed jeans and a simple shirt would suffice. Elijah was about to head upstairs when his cell phone rang. He retrieved his phone from his jacket pocket and clicked it open.

"Hello Kol" Elijah said as he began to climb the stairs.

"Hello Brother, I received your message" Kol said in to the phone.

"I'm glad to hear that, will you help?" Elijah asked him as he reached his bedroom.

"Yes, I am not as interested in this rogue becoming unkillable" Kol said casually.

"I'm glad you agree" Elijah replied.

"This would have something to do with the new found interest in the lovely Elena?" Kol teased.

"Not that it is any of your business but yes" Elijah grinned.

"I believe brother, dare I say in love?" Kol asked him.

"That is yet to be decided" Elijah said annoyed.

"Say as you will but I know something of love" Kol told him.

Elijah knew well enough what Kol was referring to. He had fallen for a young women Many centuries ago before Klaus had daggered him. She had been sick with cancer and Kol had wanted to change her. She was willing of course to be with Kol but before Kol could save her Klaus daggered him. She had died some time later. Kol hated Klaus for that.

"I do know brother" Elijah said his voice sadden by Kol's words.

"Well brother as much as I have enjoyed this conversation I do have a lovely lady waiting" Kol said with a chuckle.

"Indeed, well thank you for your call" Elijah told him.

"Of course, I shall see you soon. Good bye brother" Kol replied.

"Goodbye Brother" Elijah said and hung up the phone.

Elijah moved around the room gathering some clothes before he grabbed a shower. Once he was done he moved to the shower and climbed in. The water splashed down his back and he relaxed under the water pressure. He wanted Elena with him enjoying the shower but he took the time to think about what Kol had said. Was he in love with Elena? He thought of her every moment and when she wasn't near he wanted her with him. He never let himself get close to anyone. He had taken women to bed of course to bide his lonely times but never had he grown to want them around more than what his needs needed. Elena was unlike anyone he had ever met before. She was selfless, brave, beautiful, and incredibly smart. She was just as interested in history as he was and he found it so refreshing to have someone who wanted to know about history. She was everything he didn't expect and everything he had ever wanted. Elijah stiffened at the thought; he was in love with Elena. A smile crept on his face as the realization hit him. He shut the water off and climbed from the shower. He wrapped the towel tightly around his waist and went to put his clothes on. He had to tell Elena tonight. He felt like a child all over again as he slipped his clothes on. Once he was finished getting ready he made his way downstairs to wait for Elena. He had just landed on the bottom steps when he saw Elena standing in the sitting room. She was wearing a pair of jeans and a simple tee-shirt. Elijah smiled as Elena met his eyes.

"You look beautiful as always" Elijah told her as he wrapped her into his arms.

"Thank you, although I think you look even more so" Elena grinned as he raised on her tip toes to place a kiss on his lips.

Elijah took advantage and pulled her tightly to his chest claiming her lips strongly against his. Elena molded herself in his arms and moaned as his lips moved against hers. After a breathless moment Elena and Elijah pulled away. The electricity between them was heating up and as much as Elijah wanted to take Elena to bed he knew she had something special planned for them. Suddenly Elijah's head snapped up as Daniel entered the sitting room.

"Miss Elena everything is ready" Daniel smiled at her.

"Thank you Daniel" Elena beamed.

Daniel smiled and nodded his head before going back to the kitchen. Elijah grinned and looked back at Elena.

"Are you ready?" Elena asked him.

"For you yes" he smiled softly as Elena pulled away and took his hand into hers.

She lead him through the kitchen onto the back patio. She stopped once they reached the stone walkway. Elijah looked around at the back yard. Elena had turned everything upside down with candles, and blankets and food as well as a fire that was burning in the fire pit. Elijah smiled and turned to Elena.

"You did this?" he asked her.

"I did have some help but yes. Do you like it?" Elena asked him.

"It is amazing Elena. Thank you" Elijah said kissing her sweetly.

Elena beamed and pulled him to the blanket on the lawn. Elijah took a seat as Elena took the place beside him. Tonight was the perfect time to tell her he loved her, he just hoped Elena felt the same.