When You Were Young

Chapter 14

CHAPTER XIV

Elena was so happy she just couldn't hold it in! The girl entered the hut with such dreamy expression Caroline couldn't help but tease her.

- Hey, future Mrs. Mikaelson, I guess Stefan's plan worked out better than expected, huh? Are you and Elijah a real thing now?

- Yes! He said he's been infatuated by me for a while, but couldn't say anything because he was still committed to Tatia. I'm so happy!

On that moment, Stefan entered the hut after dropping the wench at her place. The girl even tried to flirt with him again, but he escaped in no time. As if he'd leave a sweet, caring girl like Rebekah to be with such a harlot...

- So? Is Elijah too upset? I have to confess I pitied him there. Tatia is... well, a wench. – the boy inquired, but then saw Elena's face – Maybe he's not that upset, I see... Otherwise, you wouldn't be so happy. – he concluded smiling.

- Oh, Stefan, you're the best brother ever! – the brunette declared holding him.

- I want that written on a cup, sis! "Brother #1", and in blue, please! – he said in a joyful tone.

- Of course! Anything for my big bro! – Elena promised before asking – Did Tatia try anything? She seemed in the mood to jump at your bones, Stefan.

- Oh, Lord! Can you believe she claimed to be afraid of the dark and got me to hold her hand until we arrived at her place? If Rebekah only knew, she'd be fuming! I thought of saying I had some disease, but I didn't want her spreading the lie around the neighborhood. And I thought Katherine was bad...

- Hum... Maybe I should pay a visit to Rebekah and tell her about her fiancée's little adventures with a certain wench... - the blonde commented in a naughty tone of voice.

- Don't you even joke about this, Caroline. – the youngest Salvatore stated with pleading eyes.

- I'm just kidding! I'd never do that, Stef! Oh, guys! I'm so happy for you two! I have to confess I thought you together were epic, but you seem so much better like this. – the bubbly girl confessed smiling.

The trio never thought they would like the time travel so much. They almost felt sad about going back, but unfortunately they knew the day to get back would come, and there would be nothing they could do about it.

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On the very next day, in the middle of the afternoon, Elijah was knocking at the teenagers' hut. He had beautiful wild flowers in one hand, hoping his suitor would like them.

When the brunette opened the door, she was grinning like crazy. She was glad Caroline wasn't in, or the blonde would mock her to death because of the goof look on her face.

- These flowers are for you, Elena. They are a very simple present, but I hope you see them as a demonstration of my affection for you.

- Oh, Elijah, I loved it! Thank you!

She embraced him and kissed his cheek. The man then offered his arm to her, inviting her for a stroll. The brunette obviously accepted.

She had been head over heels for him for a while, but didn't see it happening because of Tatia and because of the Salvatore drama she was in. Once she solved the mess inside (and Stefan solved it outside), the girl was finally sure of what she wanted.

They reached a wonderful clearing, and Elena thought it was such a romantic scenario she couldn't help but kiss the Original.

She was all for deepening the kiss, but she didn't even have time to enwrap his neck with her arms, it was already over. Elijah had broken the kiss, not wanting to go too far.