Stefanie's POV
- Hey Stefanie?
- Yes Elijah?
- Just so you know...Evelyn might still have feelings for me, but I don't. The only girl I have feelings for, is you.- he said, holding me in his lap.
- Oh Elijah! Thank you, for saying those words for me. I've been wondering that since Klaus told me the story....and it feels very good those words coming from your mouth. I love you.- I said, giving him a kiss on the cheek.
- I love you too.- Elijah leaned in, and brought his lips to mine. It was a passionate kiss. His lips were warm, soft and gentle against mine. I loved that feeling.
- It's very late, and we probably should sleep, because we should wake up early to go to Mystic Falls. - he said.
- Yeah, you're right. We should sleep. - I said, and gentle he pushed me off his lap to sit in the bed.
I layed in bed and Elijah covered me with the blanket. Then he layed right next to me. I was happy that we were gonna sleep together.
- Goodnight Stefanie!
- Goodnight Elijah!
He hugged me from behind and like that, our eyes closed in a deep sleep.
***
Elijah's alarm rang at 4:30. We both woke up.
- Good morning!- he said, turning off the alarm and kissed me on the cheek.
- Good morning!- I said.
- We should get ready, me and Niklaus will wait you downstairs at 5:00. Okay?- he said, getting up from the bed.
- Yeah, okay.- I said. Elijah gave me a kiss in the forehead and walked out of the door, going to his room.
We woke up so early because we should leave New Orleans at 5:00, to arrive at Mystic Falls at 7:30, to get to class.
I had my suitcase ready since last night and right now I should just change my clothes.
I changed my clothes, brushed my teeth, brushed my hair, put on some make up, and got downstairs.
The whole family was waiting there. Apperantly, they woke up early to say goodbye.
- Good morning everyone!- I said.
- Good morning!- everyone said.
Three suitcases were there, mine, Elijah's and Klaus'.
Klaus was standing next to Elijah, with a much better expression than last night, next to them were Freya, Keelin, Niklaus, Rebekah, Marcel, Hope, Kola and Davina.
I got closer to them and gave a hug to Rebekah.
- Oh, you guys, why did you get up so early?- I said, looking at everyone.
- We wanted to. We couldn't let you go without saying goodbye.- Rebekah said, with a big smile on her lips.
I hugged everybody, and saying goodbye.
- We'll miss you. But I hope we'll come to Mystic Falls to visit all of you.- Freya said.
- I'll miss you too. All of you.- I said. I really will miss them. I loved them like they were my family.
- Bye! - I said, walking out of the door next to Klaus and Elijah.
We got in the car. Most of the ride I was in the back with Elijah, with my head in his shoulder.
We arrived a bit earlier so, I got home, said hi to my parents, and quickly got my books and left for school.
***
I arrived at school, still walking next to Klaus and Elijah. While walking someone rushed into my arms.
- Thea! Hi!- I said, hugging her back.
- Hi! How were you? How was New Orleans? Tell me every detail!- she said, very excited.
Elijah and Klaus smirked silently and said:
- We'll let you two chat. We'll catch you later Stefanie.- Klaus said, leaving with Elijah.
- Later, we gotta get to class!- I said to Thea.
- Oh, yeah. Okay, later. - Thea said, getting to the maths class.
I had English class in the first hour. It was boring, but I am a good student, so couldn't let my boredness get in the way.
***
After a lunch break with Thea, telling her everything about New Orleans, Klaus and Elijah joined us. We were talking about different things, school, New Orleans, and a party that was next week.
Better way to say, it was not a party, it was The Miss Mystic Falls Pageant.
I completely forgot about that.
- We should totally go there.- Thea said, excited.
- Um...I don't know...- I said, my mother had mentioned it for months now, and how aunt Caroline became Miss Mystic Falls. And she said that I should at least compete. I always avoided that talk. But somehow, I had something inside me that challenged me to compete. So I decided to compete to the Miss Mystic Falls.
- Oh, come on!- thea said.
- Okay, okay, I will too.
- That's the spirit!- Thea responded with excitement.
After a school-day, Elijah gave me a ride home.
- Um, Stefanie?- he said, when the car was near the boarding house.
- Yes Elijah?
- Will you participate in The Miss Mystic Falls Pageant?- he asked me.
- Um, my mother asked me for months to compete there, and I kind of like challenges so yes, I will. And I think tomorrow is the application for the pageant. I will go there with my mum. - I said.- And if you're wondering, yes, you will be my date there.
- Yes, yes, wonderful. Okay, then, bye! And call me when the rehersals for the couples begin.- he said and kissed me on the cheek.
- Okay, sure, bye!- I said, getting out of the car.
- Hey mom, hi dad!- I greeted them.
- Hey, Stefanie, I don't know if you're aware but, in a week is M...- my mother said, sounding concerned.
- Yes, is Miss Mystic Falls Pageant, and yes, I will compete, as you wished for, mum.- I cut her off.
- Oh, really? I am so happy for you! You will win the Miss Mystic Falls this year! I'm sure! Okay then, tomorrow we will go to the Maxwell mansion to Meredith and register. - my mom said, unable to hide the excitement.
- Yeah, okay. After school, I guess?- I asked her.
- Yes after school, and I assume Elijah will be your date there, right?- she said.
- Yes, he will.- I said.
- Good. Now I will teach you what to say, when we go there tomorrow. And you have one week for the rehersals Stefanie.
- Yes mom, I'm aware of that. I'm going to my room now. - I said and left.