Elena felt as if there were a pit in her stomach within an instant of hearing someone told him about the sleeping curse. She doubted any of her friends would have volunteered the information as they were all concerned about word of the cure getting out and what that might mean for her.?
?
Shifting her weight from one foot to the other as she tried to appear unconcerned even as she posed the question. ¡°So, does this¡¡¯pretty bird¡¯ have a name?¡± It was doubtful this information would be shared but no one could fault her under the circumstances for making some attempt at finding out.
?
His words caused her to tense as a look was cast over her shoulder toward the boarding house as once more the thought of making a run for it briefly crossed her mind. Or perhaps calling out to a certain hybrid. But neither of these things were done. She looked back just in time to catch a smile that seemed more reassuring than threatening.
?
¡°He won't care.¡± This wasn't her first time dealing with a vampire who opted to flip their humanity switch instead of facing whatever pain or guilt they were feeling. Not that she could lecture anyone on this given her history. ¡°You still haven't answered my question. Who are you?¡± She repeated as if knowing that would make this all easier.
?
With a touch of reluctance she climbed into the car doubting she had any choice in the matter. She nervously chewed on her lip as if that could possibly keep her from asking questions and ultimately it did little to prevent it. ¡°Why choose me? I haven't been a part of his or anyone else's life in five years.¡±
?
When she thought about her current reality it was hard not to question things or feel at a loss no matter how much she might want to fight for them. ¡°It's a small town so your options are a bit limited. Most people go to Mystic Grill.¡± The last bit was added with a small shrug of her shoulders, never once thinking he might be removing her from Mystic Falls altogether.
?
It was an odd thing to be discussing places that sounded fun with someone who was essentially kidnapping her.
?
?
?
(ooc: I was going through posts at the group copying and pasting what I needed to work on and didn't see responses so reposted. Yeah. Yahoo can be a bit of a bitch. Posts either show up soon, take a while or not at all.)
Kat