The Vampire Diaries Imagines

s e v e n t y - s i x ; elijah and matt

Imagine dating Matt but Elijah thinks he'd be better for you

Matt's hand on yours tightened and you gave him a questioning, confused look, seeking for an explanation to his sudden stiffening and nervous being. His face was painted with an angry, frustrated look and when you followed his eyes and looked into the same direction as he did, you spotted a certain Original vampire gazing at you two while sipping on a drink casually.

"He's looking at you again, Y/N", Matt whispered, not wanting Elijah to hear, but he knew that even the slightest sound could be easily heard, especially when you were around an Original. You reassuringly ran your thumb across Matt's hand and leaned your head against shoulder while avoiding eye contact with Elijah, and trying to calm your boyfriend down.

You and Matt had been dating for months now, almost for a year, actually, but as always, there was something ruining the happy relationship, or at least trying to ruin. Except that in your case, it wasn't something, it was someone. Elijah Mikaelson, who, despite his noble and kind image and rumored respectful personality, craved for you, wanted you and always tried to lure you into leaving Matt and running away with him.

Sometimes the temptation was so big your body ached with want, but you'd always realize that you loved Matt too much to go with Elijah, and you couldn't possibly break his heart. Matt was very aware of how the Mikaelson felt towards you and he was almost always jealous and cranky, not wanting to lose you to him but he also knew how easily he could lose against someone as mighty as Elijah. You promised to never leave him, though, each and every day but with the man stalking you, it was hard for Matt to relax and believe you.

"Just ignore him. C'mon, I'm a bit thirsty, would you kindly go and get me a soda? I'll tip you", you said with a smirk and kissed Matt's soft lips before sending him off to the bar. He wasn't currently working, but whenever you and him spent time in Mystic Grill, you couldn't resist teasing him about his job there, but that was one of the little things he loved about you.

You didn't realize, that with Matt away from you, even for the slightest moment, Elijah would approach you no matter what the situation would be. You glanced over to Matt whenever Elijah had taken a seat next to you, and thanked the heavens when you spotted him not looking at you. If there was anything you didn't want, it was Matt stressing only more, and you just wished for him to be happy and relaxed instead of starting a fist fight with Elijah, which was very possible and likely. And just as likely was the fact that he'd lose.

"Evening, Y/N. You look ravishing, as always", Elijah complimented and you rolled your eyes lightly, but thanked him anyway. You made sure to keep the space between him and you proper, and whenever he tried to close the distance up, you created more, until you were sitting on the other side of the table, face to face with him now.

"And you're creepy, as always", you commented, but didn't manage to hit him in the heart the way you aimed to, he only chuckled. Your eyes were fixated on his dark orbs, and you swiftly licked your lips while glancing over the handsome, suited up man. Of course he was attractive, hell, he was one of the sexiest men you had ever met, but you didn't want him the way you wanted Matt.

"Have you considered my offer? Are you ready to leave this little town with me and start a life with me in New Orleans?", Elijah asked, his voice smooth and silky, echoing in your ears. You bit your lower lip, and crossed your arms, trying to make yourself look determinated and confident but it only made Elijah smile in amusement. 

"There is nothing to consider, Elijah. I love Matt and I would never do anything to hurt him in any way. I won't be leaving with you, I'm staying in Mystic Falls with my loved ones", you replied and looked over to Matt who was still stuck at the bar. Mystic Grill was pretty packed up today, and he was still waiting for your drinks, poor boy.

"Don't you crave for adventure, Y/N? I could show you the world, I could make you see, explore and feel things you can't with that... that petty quarterback", Elijah said and gave a judging look to Matt who finally got your drinks, and started to approach you. You saw anger on his face, as he walked to you, and put down the sodas he bought for you and himself. He put an arm around you as soon as he sat down, and stared at Elijah who gave an equally serious look back.

"My life is adventurous enough here in Mystic Falls. In fact, with Matt, my life is perfectly balanced. So please, Elijah, leave us alone now", you spoke softly, and made Matt grin widely. He was proud of his girlfriend for standing up for herself and him too, so bravely and confidently, even if the man trying to seduce him was a freaking Original vampire.

Elijah scoffed, and got up, but as he left he gave you a meaningful look, and you knew that he wasn't done here. He wanted to be victorious, but you didn't concentrate on him anymore. You turned back to Matt, who declared his love to you and kissed your forehead gently.

"I love you too, Matt. And I promise, that Elijah will never separate us", you assured him and smiled, before taking a sip of your soda.