The Date

Elijah's POV

Now, is morning. It's Sunday. Last night...was one of the most beautiful and worst night of my life. I mean... I kissed Stefanie. And she kissed me back. But...Niklaus...he...I mean just because he asked Stefanie to become his date at the Founders' Party doesn't mean that he actually likes her.

I got up from the bed, got dressed, and went downstairs. Then I saw Niklaus, drinking blood from a glass.

- Good morning brother!- he said to me.

- Hello, Niklaus- I said with a cold voice.

- Oh, oo...I know that calm voice. What did I do this time?- he said, looking me as I poured a glass of bourbon.

- Oh, not much. You just asked the person you know I like to become her date at the party. It's not the first time it happens. I'm not surprised. - I said, with a calm voice.

- Well, first I didn't know you liked her...and second...I asked her because I hadn't a date to go with...and a girl as beautiful as her...is hard to resist.- he said, smirking.

- Niklaus now you know that I like her, and you don't get to steal my girlfriends and girls I like... at least not anymore. Was I clear, brother?- I said, getting up and pointing at him.

- Crystal clear!- Niklaus said with a smirk in his face.

- Beautiful. Now Niklaus, if you excuse me, I have a phone call to make.- I said, getting my phone from the pocket.

- Please brother, don't bother from my presence.- he said, drinking blood.

I called Stefanie. I wanted to ask her if she was free today. We could walk, and go somewhere for lunch.

- Good morning Stefanie! It's Elijah.

- Oh, hey Elijah!

- So...I called to ask you if you're free today. I thought we could meet somewhere for lunch. What do you say?

- You mean like a date?

- Yes, like a date.- I said, surprised by my answer.

- Oh...okay, I am free actually today. How about the restaurant called "déjà vu"?

- That's lovely. Meet you there at 12?

- Ok, cool. See ya!

- See you Stefanie!- I said, happy because I was going to eat lunch with her.

I have feelings for Stefanie. I cared about her. I loved her. I liked her. I was like...I was drawn to her or something. When we kissed...I felt it. The fireworks, the chemistry between us... She was good, beautiful and a loving person. But the fact if I was in love with her was yet to learn.

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Stefanie's POV

Oh my god! Elijah asked me on a date. I'm so happy! Now I better get ready. I don't wanna be late.

I wore a cute outfit, did my make-up, did my hair, and got downstairs, where I saw my parents.

- Hey, I'm going out, and before you ask me where, I'm telling you: I'm gonna have lunch with Elijah.- I said, wearing my trainers.

- Oh...a date huh? Okay, have fun!- my mother said, watching me getting out of the house.

- I went to the restaurant and saw Elijah there, waiting for me. When he saw that I was coming he got up.

- Hey, Stefanie!- he said and kissed me on the cheek. I did the same.

- Hey Elijah! How are you?

- I'm good, you?

- Awesome!- I said, smiling.

We talked and talked, ate pizza with coca-cola and french fries. Then, Elijah said:

- Look...Stefanie...about last night...you know, we...kissed...and...I felt it. I mean...you know...I like you, I really do but...I'm a thousand year old vampire and you...are human...so young and...

- Elijah, it doesn't matter what or how old we are. I have like... almost two months that I know you. And since the first time I saw you...me heart bumped crazy and...I knew that I...I knew that I wanted to get to know you. And I did and...now I know that you are a great person, despite what you did in the past. - I said, with my hands on his cheeks.

- No Stefanie...you don't deserve to get involved in the supernatural stuff. You're too young and...I'm not good enough for you. Just staying with us, you are in danger.- Elijah said...concerned.

- I don't care about the danger Elijah...I care about you. You and only you.

- But...

- There's no but Elijah...not anymore, my parents were like us...and they got over it!- I said...trying to convince him about us.

- Uh... okay Stefanie. But you will let me protect you. In any circuimstance, let me be there for you. Let me stay by your side. Please.- he said, holding my hands.

- Okay, Elijah, I will let you do that. - I said.

Then, he kissed me. I kissed him back, and it was there. The fireworks, the chemistry, the lights, the tension we had earlier...and one drop of tear came from my eye. There I realized that...I loved him. I have tried not to think about him when he told me what he was...but I couldn't. I couldn't stay away from him.

Then I hugged him. I was crying. I don't know why I was doing that but...I couldn't help it. After all...those were happy tears. I was happy.

Then he accompanied me to my house.

- Goodbye darling,- he said kissing my hand.

- Bye Elijah!- I said kissing him on the cheek.