Sometimes, the pain is too much. You'd question why life is very cruel to you. But that is also the time when somebody will tell you that everything is worth it. x

Elena's POV

After a few seconds, thanks to his vampire speed and strength, we reach the falls.

Hey, 'Lena, lets go under the water. It seems perfect for massaging. Just right for human flesh?

Uh, are you sure Kol? I inquire, with a worried expression.

Yes, little Lay, I would never allow anything to hurt you. If this water does, I'll find a way to cause pain to water all around this nation. I promise you. That would seem a bit exaggerated but when I look at his eyes, I knew that he is secretly making that a vow and one that he would keep.

I smile, reassured enough, and nudge him to feel the falls with me.

God! This feels amazing Kol! The water is soothing yet a bit painful because of the strong pull of gravity. Nevertheless -pleasurable.

Mhhm he hums in response, eyes closed. I let the feeling consume me for a few minutes then I feel someone tug my arm.

'Lena! There's a cave behind the waterfall! His face lits up with joy and mischief then we both swam to it until I spot a small opening for the cave's entrance.

Wow... I manage to say while admiring the magnificent cave. The interior is mystifying. Yes, it is gloomy but it has that elegance around it.. The place surely is as amazing as the whole place. Maybe more even! The roof of the place is glistening probably because of water and everything is isolated from the outside excluding the body of water where we can jump out through and exit to the side of the cascading falls. It's beautiful isn't it? This can be our hide-out or our special place he announces with a slight blush.

Recovering from his blush, he tries to hide his experience by continuing, People won't be able to come here because the entrance is hidden, even I had a hard time spotting it, and my senses are of the best! Well, he needed to add the last part, huh?

Totally, you're right Kol! I smile at him. He's really such a nice guy! I admire the place once again and I do my best to scrutinize as much of the intricate designs that my eyes can see.

Hahahha! I hear someone cackling. Ughh. Great way to interrupt me.

What's funny?! I ask using an annoyed voice. Yes, I am feeling grumpy. Problem?

You-... You're... expression... You were tearing up by the sight 'Lena! Kol chokes out before laughing his heart out once more. Oh God. I feel myself reddening, not because of my wonderful hormones but because of embarrassment. What if I was drooling? Ughhhh.

Calm down.

Calm down.

Whatever Kol! I stick my tongue out at him and try to swivel the topic. You do admit that this place looks astonishing, don't you? He is a whatever thousand or million or whatever years old but this is undeniably beautiful.

Hmm.. I hear him let out while contemplating. He's cute this way, scrunched-up face while thinking. He rarely ponders and right now, he looks so innocent. Cute even. Though I do prefer hot and badass Kol... Or both. WAIT. What am I thinking?! He is my best friend!

Breath Lena. Breath.

This place is nice, he finally concludes. But the girl removing her clothes earlier is a much more of a glorious sight than this will ever be...

Yep, lemme guess, I'm redder than a tomato or darker than dried blood I've seen them drink. My blush is so distracting but I still run and splash water at him. Shouting and screaming of why he looked, because by the way he trailed of, no doubt he was talking about me.

Only his laughter and my pants echoed after out little chase.

After 3 hours

Lena it's pretty late. Let's get you home. But but I haven't won in a single game yet! I cry out in my head, desperate.

Is it that late already? I check the iPad and yup, sadly, it is.

We both *sigh*

Aww, I want to stay here longer Kol! I whine. How can I not? This place is amazing and I don't want to think about my relationship.. with Damon.

No can do 'Lena! Bekah's gonna kill me of you miss your beauty sleep. We both chuckle but he added, though I'd would love to see her try. Arrogant smirk in place before giving of a wink. People would comment that he is being an ass but I find it quite cute.. Taming my thoughts we finally drive straight home.

Gilbert House

Thanks.. for today. I grin at him as he walks me to the door.

No problem Elena. Always my pleasure. I hug him good night and I felt tingles through my body. Why?

Probably because I felt his hard-on that appeared when we were hugging?

I blush unknowingly and he leaves.

I look up to the sky and whisper, well isn't that the same look of the moon when he first brought me to the hospital.. Trailing of I close my eyes and enjoy the feel of the breeze.
Well, I better get some sleep! Wouldn't want to put our efforts in vain. Haha!

Thank you for everyone who continued supporting my story and I'm awfully sorry for making everyone wait this long. its me birthday today (8.29) and life has been overwhelming. Again, thank you. I appreciate everyone's dedication. x