Elijah knew it was her. It had to be her. Something had drawn him to that alley last night, some unknown force led him to her. He had been skeptical at first. This girl looked nothing like Elena but it was her eyes that gave her away. It didn't matter that they were a different color, Elena's had always been extremely expressive and the way she looked at him was his first clue. He had never seen such expression in anyone else.
The second clue was the spark he felt when they touched. To this day the only person to ever make him feel that way was Elena Gilbert. She had panicked when it happened and fled obviously feeling it too. He took in everything about her, even her scent and knew he just couldn't be wrong. He had followed her to the dingy hotel she was staying in and waited.
He wondered what had happened to her. The last time he had seen Elena he had trapped her in that cave but she had come out unharmed, relatively. If this really was Elena then where were her bodyguards? Where were Stefan and Damon Salvatore? Her disguise must have something to do with it. She was hiding from them.
He made some phone calls to his siblings and Rebekah had confirmed she was the one to cause Elena's death and that she had make the decision to transition. He wanted to be angry with his sister for once again breaking his promise to Elena but in his heart he wasn't upset at all. Elena was now an immortal creature of the night and it appeared as if her feelings for the Salvatore's had changed and was going to great lengths to keep them away. He now had an opening. Her emotions were in overdrive right now, if Elena truly loved either of the Salvatore's, she wouldn't be able to resist them. Yet, she was here, within his grasp.
He was almost sure it was Elena in that hotel room but needed to be absolutely sure so he remained with her as she finally reappeared in a new outfit. A rather scant outfit and Elijah's blood almost boiled. He watched as she handed over some object to a witch and listened to their friendly conversation. He could hear Elena's compassion in the voice even if it wasn't her face.
Elijah had to know. He was amazed as he watched her go to a club and take steps to make it easier to feed and felt proud of her. He looked on as she fed from a man. Watching her suck blood from a human was almost more than he could take. Her politeness was adorable. He was tempted to go over and join her but she stopped herself before he got the chance. The control she had over herself was amazing but he was slowly losing his as Elena moved sinfully on the dance floor.
She lifted her arms and lightly brushed his face when she reached back to touch him. He loved the feeling of her pressed against his body and he needed more. He was not one to be teased so he decided to tease back and the result was shocking. Elena had bit him and was sucking his neck. It was the most exhilarating experience he ever felt and could smell the arousal radiating from her. Again, he needed more. He didn't care if she wouldn't show him her true face, it didn't matter to him what she looked like, he loved her and had from the moment he laid his eyes on her. He had never before denied himself anything or anyone he wanted until he met Elena but he didn't care anymore. She was a vampire now and the rules had changed. Her sight now obviously extended beyond those idiotic Salvatore's and she was in no way objecting to his advances.
He wasn't going to give her the chance to get away and brought her back to his house. He brought her quickly to his bedroom. He pulled her shirt over her head and pushed her against a wall kissing her aggressively. She responded instantly and tried to reach out to touch him but he slammed her arms back down and his kisses trailed from her lips down her jawline to her neck.
Her body was naturally responding to every touch he placed on her. She wanted this. He lowered his head and kissed between her breasts as he rubbed his thumbs lightly over her nipples through her black lace bra. How far was she going to let him take this before she revealed herself? He was going to find out. He shed his jacket and shirt before kneeling down placing kisses down her stomach and he felt her body needing it. She needed him. He very slowly un did the button of her shorts and slid them down her legs making sure to brush his fingertips against her soft skin. He kissed her hip then spread her legs apart and bit deep into the inside of her thigh. She actually cried out as he did and it made him want her even more. This was most definitely Elena, he could taste her.
"Ah Elijah! Please!" She flinched suddenly and tried to push him away. He released her thigh and was on his feet in less than a second staring her in the eyes with a hand pressed against the wall on either side of her head. She realized the mistake she had just made saying his name and brought her hands to her mouth.
"I don't believe I ever told you my name." He smiled lowering her hands.
"I…" He cut her off with a deep kiss.
"This is going to happen." He stated cupping her face.
"We can't." She squeaked out. "You don't understand." He leaned forward and spoke directly in her ear.
"It does not matter what you look like, I will always know you Elena." She gasped and tried to leave but he slammed his body against hers pinning her in place. "Unless you were planning on getting in my bed I suggest you remain where you are." She didn't move and he didn't know if she was frightened or aroused as she stood there shaking. He suspected it was a bit of both.
"How did you know?" She asked quietly.
"If I was blind I would know you." He kissed her neck. "It's not about what you look like Elena, it's about what is in here." He rested a hand over her heart. "I recognize you by the way you feel." He moved his fingers slightly and she trembled. "Now, as I stated this is going to happen but I would prefer it to be with the real you." She froze unsure of what to do. "I won't force you but I wish to see you." He whispered. Elena slowly raised her hands and fumbled with the chain around her neck. Her hands were shaking and was having trouble removing the clasp. Elijah finally became impatient and ripped it from her neck. Her body transformed back into her old self and Elijah smiled lifting her chin so he could see her eyes. "There you are." He stepped away and took in every inch of her exposed body. Her long brunette hair, her deep chocolate eyes, her perfectly tanned skin scarcely covered by a lace bra and tiny matching panties. His bite mark on her thigh had healed but her blood had dripped down her leg and it called to him. She was perfect. "Elena." He smiled and she looked confused.
"You're actually happy to see me?" He thought her question was absurd.
"I have thought about you every day since I left. You have never left my mind." He confirmed and once again stepped closer.
"Why?" Of course she would be skeptical. They hadn't left off on the best of terms but he was going to change that. She had wanted to live a normal human life and he had respected that but things were different now. She was a vampire and he wasn't going to hide his feelings anymore.
"I would have thought that was obvious." He stated and grabbed her face. "I love you Elena." Elijah was caught off guard when tears began running down her face. He didn't understand how his declaration was upsetting. "Why are you crying?"
"You can't love me." She cried trying to cover her face but Elijah grabbed her hands and gently rubbed her fingers. "I lied to you about your mother." He nodded and realized she had felt guilty all this time. "Then you left."
"And I lied to you about killing my brother and about my intentions when I led you into the woods and left you with my sister. I would say that we're even. All our siblings are safe and my mother had now been stopped with your death." He said trying to calm her down. "I wanted a normal life for you. Rebekah should not have interfered and I promise you she will be dealt with but you cannot change your fate now. You are a vampire." He said. "And I will not suffer any longer. I've spent the last thousand years doing everything for my siblings and everybody else but now I will finally take something I want." Elena's tears were slowing and he wiped them away with his thumb. "I know I'm being entirely selfish but for once I don't give a damn. I want you. Am I wrong in believing you want me as well?" He knew he wasn't wrong, he just wanted her to confirm it. Elena barely shook her head and his lips crashed onto hers, she responded instantly.
He quickly stripped both their remaining clothes and slammed Elena onto his bed. She was sprawled out underneath him and her fingernails dug into his back as he lowered himself into her. He started slowly not wanting to hurt her but she matched his enthusiasm and even encouraged him to be more aggressive, it seemed she needed this even more than he did. He was all too eager to comply. Elijah was amazed at her resilience. He took her over and over again in every way he could, sometimes not so gentle, but she kept pace with him all night.