Halloween Fun (For havenosecrets)

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Elijah wasn't convinced that going to the Grill was the best choice he and Jenna could make, but it was Halloween and there was a party, and she needed to feel like there was some normalcy left in her life, changed as it was. Maybe Ric would stay away and they could avoid the awkwardness all together.

His luck really hadn't been that great, lately, though.

And the knowledge that Stefan was back in town didn't help.

Nevermind Rebekah, if that rumor was even true.

Klaus was gone, and Elijah had avoided him and Jenna was safe, so the worst was surely over, yes?

Maybe his luck was changing.

So, it was, that he put on the costume he'd picked out--Victorian elegance with sweeping long coat, leather waistcoat, goggles on his top hat and clockwork pieces dangling. He'd discovered Steampunk and he was in love. The science fiction element added to the era of clothing he'd always loved best was an impossible draw, even if he felt it was a little silly to get all excited about it. He hadn't been excited about anything in a long time.

...Except he was, admittedly, really excited about going out with Jenna, even if maybe it was a bad idea. He didn't belong here. Maybe he never would. But with her...maybe he could find a way toward some sort of sense of it for a little while, at least.

Finally dressed, he headed to her place, pausing on the porch and hesitating just a moment before ringing the bell and hoping Jenna would be the one to answer and not Elena.

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Elena knew that Damon wasn't pleased and it worried her. Damon could be a little unpredictable when he wasn't happy about something, so she hoped she could distract him for a little while. Of course, that could be hard at times with everything else going on.

"Good." Jenna nodded, smiling back. "Let's go."

Moving out onto the dance floor, Jenna looked at Elijah. "Are you okay?" She asked softly, turning to face him.

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Damon wasn't particularly easy to distract when this cranky, but he was willing to let Elena try.

Elijah, in the meantime, moved with Jenna, wrapping his arms around her when they got to the floor and focusing his attention on her, though part of him was half looking for Rebekah.

"I'm fine," he said, sliding a hand up to cradle her jaw. "I'm sorry all of this got in the way."

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Wrapping her arms around Elijah, there was no hiding the wry smirk as she shrugged a bit. "It's okay. You learn to accept that things never really go as planned around here." It was okay that part of him was looking for Rebekah since part of her was keeping an eye out for Ric now that Damon had mentioned him.

"At least we can enjoy ourselves for a little while, right?" She leaned into his touch.

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"I should have remembered that," he said with a wry smile. "It's always been the case."

Even a thousand years ago.

"We can," he agreed. Heedless of the fact that they were still being watched, he lowered his head to brush a kiss over her lips.

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Her eyes drifted close at the kiss and she smiled, seeming to forget for a moment they were probably being watched. Or maybe she didn't care at the moment since she was focused on him.

"You know, we don't have to stay." She leaned back slightly, looking at him. "We could go for a walk or just head back to your place."

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"I don't know...I sort of like having you in my arms...though I suppose we could put the music on at my place, too..."

Whether or not they'd manage to dance for long before their clothes came off and they found themselves in another dance was a different question.

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Elijah had one of those magnetic personalities that had a way of pulling her in while making the world fade away. She gave a low laugh at his statement, a hand brushing intimately against the back of his neck.

"I'm rather enjoying it as well." She nodded, her body brushing against his lightly as they moved together. "You know, I shouldn't be surprised but you're a good dancer."

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He laughed a little bit. "This isn't really dancing. It's...swaying. But I can handle myself on the dance floor when it gets more adventurous, as well." He flashed her a teasing grin.

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"Oh really?" She smirked, arching a brow at him with a playful challenge. "You should show me sometime."

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"We might have to drive to Richmond," Elijah said with a chuckle. "I'm not sure they do much proper dancing here, except maybe in those ridiculous themed dances at the school."

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"I'm not against doing that." Jenna smiled. "It could be fun, maybe we could even make it a weekend." They could take some time to go away for a couple days and just focus on having fun instead of all the drama at home.

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A weekend away from this place with all its memories sounded perfect. If not for her, he probably would have abandoned his idea of staying. "I'd like that a lot," he agreed. "There are some nice bed and breakfasts there..."

Not that they needed the breakfast part, but the beds were nice.

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Jenna had left once and she wasn't against the idea of doing so again some time in the future but she couldn't right now. Not when Elena and Jeremy still needed her, and not when things were still so bad. But she figured weekends away were definitely doable.

"Hmm." She smirked. "I think we should definitely look into it then. I love bed and breakfasts."

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He hadn't really intended to come back after they buried their mother. And yet, somehow, through the centuries, he ended up back here again and again.

They all did, somehow.

That wasn't something he was sure he was ready to share, though.

"So do I,' he said, giving her a bit of a smirk. "When would you like to go?"

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"I would say now if I thought we could." She admitted with a chuckle. "But I'm not sure that's enough time to plan."

"Maybe next weekend or the one after?"

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He nodded and gave her a smile. "I think I can manage to get us reservations for next weekend."

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"Good." She looked pleased, smiling back at him. "Just let me know when. I'll need to pack for the trip." Her smile slid into a smirk, one that held a hint of mischief.

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He arched his eyebrow at that mischievous smirk, returning it. "Now I'm going to be wondering just what you're going to pack," he murmured, leaning in to brush his lips against her ear.

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She shivered at the feel of his lips brushing against her ears. "I guess that depends on how much we're planning on leaving the room."

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"Well, it would make us very bad tourists if we never did," he murmured, keeping his lips against her.

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"Okay, I suppose I can pack other outfits." She replied with a playful smirk.

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Elijah smirked back. "Just one or two..."

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She chuckled, turning her head to brush a kiss against his cheek. "Either way, it'll be a nice escape."

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"I'll make sure of it," he promised lightly, tugging her a little bit closer.

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"I believe you." She didn't mind that he wanted her closer yet because she honestly wanted the same thing. The feel of his body brushing against her own caused her eyes to darken as desire started to heat her blood. "I'll do my best to make sure of it too."