::Elena, Stefan:: This Woman's Work

[Alexia 'Lexi' Lynn Branson]

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She shot her best friend a glare, knowing that if they were alone she’d tackle his ass at the moment however in respect for Elena she decided not to do so. Not that Elena wasn’t already aware that they had had a sexual relationship in the past (and not that her tackling him would be in anyway sexual at the moment) however with the amount of clothing she had on plus the way that Elena had found out earlier about said relationship she doubted she would find it amusing in any way…so she refrained…but it took every ounce of self control she had in order to keep herself from at least kicking him.

“Like I said Stefan, I’m not saying I could kick her ass or anything of the sort…I’m just saying don’t underestimate me. I may not be able to beat her…however that doesn’t mean she’ll swat me away like a fly like you are insinuating.” She told him, a tiny bit offended. She knew that she had been lapse in showing him and most of her friends exactly what she knew but that was because she didn’t need them to know. She didn’t want them to know that she was skilled in fighting because she had learned for the best…she just wanted to be Lexi in their eyes. Guess that was a mistake on her part if she was going to get all offended by it but still, she couldn’t help but feel a tiny bit upset about the whole ‘not having any confidence in her’ thing.

She wasn’t sure where the almost possessive thing about Rebekah was coming from but she wanted him to chill out on it before his girlfriend got an attitude with both of them. “I’m not saying that I know her better than you. Jesus Stefan, take a Midol. All I’m saying is that if someone wants to hurt you, they are going to go after those you care about because they are easy targets! You may not be the strongest of vampires but you’re sure as hell not a weak one and that means that you can defend yourself, the humans that you care about cant! Plus let’s all remember who Mr. Hybrid needs to make his weird ass line of mini-hybrids so they can bow down and worship him.” She stated angrily, knowing that if they didn’t chill out they were going to go ten rounds of this and she was way too tired to deal with crabby PMSy Stefan all night.

Hearing that Rebekah and Stefan were lovers actually did come as a surprise to Lexi however she kept that bottled inside, not wanting to examine that just yet. She’d kick Damon’s ass later for not telling her. Well, maybe not since Stefan was compelled to forget, there was a good chance that Damon didn’t know…she’d still kick his ass of course but she’d figure out some other reason to do so. Or no reason at all. Really Damon just had to open his mouth and out popped a reason for her to kick his ass. What really did surprise her however was that Klaus and Stefan were friends…almost brothers. She had a slight feeling that this was going to bother Elena more than Stefan and Rebekah being together but then again what did she knew? Clearly she didn’t know everything like she sometimes made herself believe as if she had she would have known all this. Again, she wanted to kick someone’s ass for not informing her but really had no one’s ass to kick so she let it go. Or at least she’d pretend to.

She looked away from the scene in front of her as Stefan explained that Rebekah meant nothing to him anymore. She didn’t want to leave them alone because of Stefan’s blood lust but she did want to offer them as much privacy as possible in the enclosed room. "Rebekah also has a post with Damon am I correct?" She asked, trying to remember through the haze of tequila from the night that she and Damon had almost went home together if he had said something about Rebekah. She thought he had but then again maybe that was her insanity peeking out again. It wouldn’t surprise her. “Not saying anything about it all I’m saying is she could easily want to hurt Damon too…because really, it’s Damon. Who doesn’t want to hurt him at one time or another?” She asked with a snicker, shooting Elena a wink as she tried to lighten the mood.

She rolled her eyes at Stefan’s jealousy. He didn’t seem to understand that while yes, he had a right to worry about Damon…did he not see that Elena had just as much right to worry about all the girls he cared about? Then again it might just be her imagination on Elena getting jealous, she really didn’t know. “I do think Sophia’s research could help only because she had ways of finding out things that I could only imagine. She also has a few friends that I’ve met over the years but lost contact with. I’ll fly out there in the next couple of weeks. Do we even know if Elijah is daggered or undaggered or where exactly he is?” She asked curiously, remembering Jeremy and Elena talking about how Elijah had been redaggered after awhile. She couldn’t keep up with who was awake and who was asleep anymore.

Word Count:: 953
Tag:: Elena Gilbert, Stefan Salvatore
Outfit:: Lexi’s Outfit…She truly has no shame at all
Note:: I very rarely do not match people. Only time I don’t is if I’m posting twice and even then most of the time I do. Lol

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[Elena Isobel Gilbert]

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She kept her mouth shut while listening to Stefan and Lexi bicker. She would not choose sides in this as really she agreed with both of them. She agreed that Lexi was stronger than most gave her credit for but at the same time she had seen what the originals could do to a regular vampire. She remembered watching Elijah knock the head off of Rose’s friend Trevor right in front of both of them and Trevor and Rose had been at the youngest a little over five hundred and some odd years. Katherine had been running for five hundred years and Rose had been her unwilling sire so really, what type of a fight could Lexi put up against Rebekah?

Again though, she wasn’t getting involved in it. She wouldn’t want Stefan getting involved in her fights with Bonnie or Caroline, nor would she want him to get involved in a fight between she and Matt. Both applied here as Lexi and him were best friends however they had also had a relationship and while they had never dated as far as she knew, it still remained that she could qualify as an ex something or another just like Matt, while also being his best friend just like Caroline and Bonnie were to her. Either way she wasn’t getting in the middle of it. This was an argument between them and she was keeping her nose out of it.

Hearing that Stefan knew Rebekah better than Lexi sent a pang through her heart and a uncomfortable feeling in her stomach. What did she not know now and how much more could she really take? She wasn’t a jealous person by nature (unless it was of Katherine in which case she felt it was justified since hello, pretty much the same person…she didn’t know if they had the same finger prints or not but she had always been curious to find out) however that didn’t mean she didn’t have her moments. She had never really been given a reason to be jealous when she was with Matt as Matt was loyal to her when they were together. The same could be said about Stefan. She had never been cheated on which meant that she had no reason realistically to be jealous. However something about the thought of Stefan and Rebekah together made her want to curl up in a ball and cry openly.

Not that she would do so of course but that didn’t mean that she wouldn’t want too.

Stefan’s words brought her fears to life and she quickly looked away, not wanting to show him how much that knowledge had hurt. At first she was mad that she had never been told this but hearing that he had been compelled to forget made her feel a tiny bit better, though not much to be honest. Hey, no one ever said that teenage girls were rational. Especially not when dealing with a vampire boyfriend who had a past that she had never really even thought about other than the basics until recently.

She smiled a small smile at him when he told her that she was the girl that he loved and whatever feelings he had for Rebekah then were no longer in the picture, mouthing I love you back to him. She was grateful that Stefan didn’t mind expressing his feelings as if she was with someone who had a hard time with it she knew she would be a lot worse off than she was now. Hearing Lexi’s comment about Damon wanting to get in her pants she reached over and smacked her arm, shooting her a glare. “Says the woman who has let him in her pants.” She stated with a smirk, having heard the story a few days before hand.

She shook her head, looking at Stefan in question. “I honestly don’t know where Elijah is right now actually. Did Klaus say anything about him when you were with him?” She asked, doubting that he would want to talk about what he and Klaus had talked about while they had been traveling and doing whatever it was that they were doing but if anyone knew what Klaus had been up to prior to coming back to Mystic Falls it would be Stefan. “As for Sophia’s stuff. Lexi you can go now. I think we’ll be fine.” She stated, though a small part of her wondered if that was true. She trusted Stefan sometimes more than she should so she figured this time she would leave it up to the professionals, or at least those who had a little bit more experience in dealing with this than she did which was not hard to beat but still.

Word Count:: 807
Tag:: Stefan Salvatore, Lexi Branson
Outfit:: Click here for Elena’s pajamas
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[Stefan Demetrio Salvatore]

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"I didn't mean to offend you Lexi." Stefan told her. He just felt that Lexi was underestimating an Original. Stefan guessed it was cause of the who situation that Lexi was being a little moody over it. Lexi often didn't respond to stuff like this with offense, unless it was in the form of telling you off or kicking your ass. But she seemed upset about it, like he backhand slapped her or something when all he was doing was trying to protect her. "Just don't take her or any of them head on. We have to be smart about it." Stefan said simply.

He wasn't doubting her, Stefan was doubting their overall knowledge of Originals. "I mean, do we even know how to kill them yet? Last I checked regular old stakes don't work. Werewolf venom doesn't work. Not even the sun. This stuff kills us but doesn't hurt them. They have that advantage over us." Stefan said to her looking away from her. "I just don't want to lose you again, Lexi." Stefan told her truthfully. Stefan just got his emotions back and just got his best friend back. He doesn't know if he can take losing her again.

He knew Elena was being oddly quiet over it, having seen Elijah rip a 500 year old vampire apart like they were nothing. Lexi was only 350 years old, so if they can do that to a 500 year old he didn't want to think was they could do to a 350 year old, and he knew he was a goner if any of them wanted him dead. Part of him was thankful Elena was keeping quiet over the subject as he didn't want anyone's feelings to get more hurt then they already were. The other part of him wanted Elena to back him up, as clearly Lexi didn't want to listen.

"And I am saying Rebekah wouldn't care. She isn't one for psychological warfare, Rebekah is more of a straight to the point kind of person. She would go straight for me if she wanted revenge. But... I think she still has a thing for me." Stefan said looking at Elena hoping that this wouldn't upset her to much. Rebekah had chances to kill him if she wanted to, but she didn't. Maybe it was partly cause Klaus was with them most of the time and he would of been upset if his sidekick was suddenly brutally murdered by his sister.

"Can we ignore the elephant in the room any longer? What is Klaus gonna do when he finds out I have my emotions back on?" Stefan asked suddenly. That was one of his biggest fears. Should he not even tell anyone unless he really trusted them and pretend to still have them off? Even if he did, he was sure Klaus would test him often and make him do stuff... bad stuff to innocent people. He wouldn't be able to keep that up for to long. Or worse, he will force himself to turn his emotions back off and be right back where they started.

So pretending they were off was not an option. Letting Klaus find out they were on was not an option. But Klaus was gonna find out sooner or later, and his revenge would be delivered swiftly and deadly. Lexi asked if Damon had a past with Rebekah. "I doubt it. She was daggered since I met her in the 20s, and she didn't mention knowing Damon back then. So unless they got together recently..." Stefan said his voice trailing off. He honestly felt a little sick to his stomach right now. "I wouldn't put it past Damon." He added quickly.

Stefan looked confused at Elena's next statement about Lexi letting Damon into her pants. He looked from Lexi to Elena with what was probably a comical look on his face. "I really don't want to know any of this right now." Stefan finally claimed. He didn't know if he could handle knowing that his best friend and his brother had a thing for each other. But part of him, for some reason, would feel that he would encourage it. Damon might become a better person with Lexi and Lexi can finally settle down and have a real relationship. They were good for each other.

As a side bonus, a little bit selfish, it would keep Damon off of Elena and Stefan wouldn't have to worry about Stefan and Elena anymore. Stefan nodded. "Last I checked Klaus had all his brothers daggered. The only one undaggered that I know of it Rebekah." Stefan said with a frown. That was a bit of a problem. He didn't know where they were, Klaus moved them from the shipping crate. He guessed they were somewhere in Klaus'es house, but he didn't know for certain. Klaus didn't tell every secret he had, he was not dumb.

Stefan smiled at Elena's next statement about Lexi going to get Sophia's research. Stefan really wanted to be alone with Elena, to show her that he loved her and wanted to be with her. Stefan felt they needed some romance to get over everything that had happened. It was the only way their relationship was gonna be fixed, but Lexi was kinda hovering, clearly not trusting Stefan to keep control. Stefan understood this, but his relationship with Elena was to important to him not to try and fix it. So he was kind of stuck in a difficult position.

He knew Elena's judgement about being alone with him for any amount of time was probably clouded by love. But Stefan wanted it, so badly, all he wanted was to be alone with her and treat her like she should be treated. It was really tough for Stefan but he nodded. "Please Lexi, if the research is important, you should go. I promise Elena and I will be alright alone." Stefan finally agreed. Stefan would do his best not to betray their trust. But Stefan and Elena really needed this time alone, and Lexi could respect that couldn't she?

Tags: Lexi and Elena
Words: 1017
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[Alexia 'Lexi' Lynn Branson]

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She nodded her head, understanding that he hadn’t meant to offend her. “I know that, but you also need to realize something Stefan…I may not know how strong an original is and I’m not saying that I could take them down…but I am saying I could keep myself from being killed. Let me tell you something…the only reason Sophia was killed was because she allowed herself to be. She could have taken those hybrids down while curling her hair at the same time…but she had betrayed some things that she believed in in order to help us and she found that the punishment should be death. Do I think she’s an idiot for doing so? Hell yes, but that’s the price that one pays for their beliefs.” She stated with a shake of her head.

“So do I think that I could fight hand to hand with an original and win no questions asked based on speed and strength? No. I know how strong I am and while I may be stronger than your average 350 year old vampire I am still no match in strength for an original vampire…but that doesn’t mean that I would have my ass handed to me like you claim. Stefan there are a lot of different ways to fight that are not based on speed and strength. I have trained with some of the best people out there because I had to and the originals are used to winning based on strength alone. Rebekah? Can you imagine her in a boxing ring training like it was an Olympic sport? No. You can’t. Elijah is really the only one who has ever truly learned how to fight and that was because he was the enforcer of sorts. The others, well, they relied on their strength, just like most vampires. So don’t underestimate me.” She stated firmly, closing out that particular argument as she really didn’t want to fight any longer.

She quirked an eyebrow at Stefan before nodding at Elena. “She and Damon learned how…a white oak stake. I don’t need to kill them. Daggering them will be just fine in my book. The only one I truly want dead anyway is Klaus and that’s for a lot of different reasons that I would think you would understand more than anyone. Yes, you may have been close with him at one time but do I need to remind you of what he has just recently put you through? Or what he’s done to those that you care about?” She asked before biting her lip and debating whether or not to tell Stefan one of the main reasons she had such a vendetta against Klaus. She knew that she needed to let it out but she also knew that bringing it up would also bring all that pain to the surface.

It was one of the few times in her life, what happened with Lee, that made her want to turn off her feelings…to turn everything off, to flip the switch. She had only done that one other time and it was when she had to kill her own sister. Neither were something she liked to talk about though she knew she needed for Stefan and Elena for that matter to know exactly what was going on and what Klaus had done in the past several months. She doubted that Stefan knew about it as it had been before Klaus had been turned into the hybrid beast that he was now…but that didn’t mean that it should be kept a secret. It wasn’t fair to Lee.

“Let’s take this one step further. This is personal…and not for the reason that you think. Yes, I’m pissed that he took away your free will and shit in exchange for him helping Damon. Yes I am upset that he killed Elena’s aunt in order to become the ridiculous hybrid creature thing that he is now. Yes I’m worried that he’ll want to continue to use your blood to make more hybrids.” She stated, motioning to Stefan and then Elena. “However, I am also undeniably angry at the fact that he killed my mate right in front of me…because he wouldn’t give him information. It was cruel, vile, and not something I ever want to allow anyone that I know have to experience because it was the singular most horrific experience of my life and this is coming from someone who had to murder her own sister so she didn’t become something she hated. So do not tell me that I don’t know what they are capable of as just because I’ve never fought them nor have I ever met them, doesn’t mean that I don’t know how bad they can be.” She stated, tears welling in her eyes though she wouldn’t allow them to fall. She was stronger than that, or at least she pretended to be in front of others.

She took a deep breath before answering Stefan’s question about Klaus and his emotions. “That’s why we’ll not let him find out…and we get you back on vervain like now.” She stated with a firm nod. “He can’t compel you if you are back on vervain…you know that the only reason he was able to do it in the first place is that he had you off traveling and being all…RIPPER because you wanted to save Damon…which was dumb but whatever.” She stated with a roll of her eyes.

She hesitated for a moment before nodding. “I’ll leave in three days. I don’t want to leave any sooner as I want to make sure I can keep my ears open and know what is going on around here…and I won’t be gone for long. Deal?” She asked, quirking an eyebrow at Stefan and Elena both, knowing that they wanted…no…needed some time to reaffirm their relationship but also having the desire to protect both of them.

Word Count:: 1,027
Tag:: Elena Gilbert, Stefan Salvatore
Outfit:: Lexi’s Outfit…She truly has no shame at all
Note:: We can end this whenever. I did want to let Stefan know about Lexi’s mate since he was shown on the show.

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[Elena Isobel Gilbert]

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She groaned at the thought of Rebekah sleeping with Damon and Stefan. “Seriously, I feel like every girl I meet these days has slept with both of you two.” She stated with a roll of her eyes. “Katherine, Lexi and now Rebekah?” She asked, something bewildered. “I mean no offense Lexi but it is kind of skanky to sleep with two brothers. Again, no offense.” She stated, hoping that she would understand what Elena meant and that she wasn’t trying to be rude but still. “Then again I guess it’s not anymore skanky as you sleeping with Katherine and then me but I’ve already yelled at you about that so I won’t get into that…and where was I going with this topic again?” She asked before shaking her head, realizing she was getting way too caught up in her thoughts.

“I know for a fact Damon and Rebekah slept together because I walked in on it.” She stated with a shudder before explaining. “I didn’t actually walk in on it in on it but I walked in and Damon was in nothing more than a towel and Rebekah was leaving getting ready to do the walk of shame…so yeah, they definitely did sleep together and yes it was recently…a couple of weeks I guess?” She asked, not really caring to remember details about that particular incident since she had screamed at Damon before leaving in a huff after seeing Rebekah there. The same Rebekah who had tried to kill her only a few weeks before hand. Yes, she had her issues with the blonde vampire, she didn’t deny it.

She laughed at the sick look on Stefan’s face before replying. “You wouldn’t put anything past Damon…then again he is Damon so that’s probably a good thing. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you can’t take him anywhere and he doesn’t think about what he’s doing before he does it.” She stated with another laugh before sobering up and listening to Lexi who she learned was a lot deeper than she had anticipated. Sure she knew that Lexi was intelligent and powerful but hearing her talk about her mate the way she did made her heart hurt and she couldn’t imagine what Lexi had been going through, and not talking about it. “Lexi, why didn’t you tell me this before? I bitched to you constantly, you could have told me…” She trailed off, not wanting to accuse her but not understanding why she didn’t tell her. Well, no, that’s a lie. She did know…and she felt terrible about it.

She knew a subject change when she saw one but let it go, concentrating on the topic of Klaus. “Well I’ll need to go get vervain from the boarding house since we don’t have any left here. I gave the rest of it to Matt as he asked for it because the sheriff needed it for something, I don’t really know what and it’s probably a good thing I don’t or else I’d be really annoyed.” She stated, knowing that there had been a time that the sheriff had Matt putting vervain in the drinks at the Grill but she wasn’t sure if that was still going on now that they all were on the same page as to who was on what side.

She nodded, showing that they would be okay. “That’s fine, I understand and I think we all can agree that time and space will be just the thing we need. However I am going to have to say that you’ll probably need to give Stefan his ring back before you leave…just in case.” She stated, though it was clear it was not a suggestion, it was an order, one of the few that Elena was ever willing to give Lexi.

A few more things were discussed before Elena yet out a yawn. "Okay, I want to go to bed. I don't care who sleeps where as long as I get some sleep." She stated before leaning forward and kissing Stefan on the cheek. "Jeremy's room is open and so is the couch...also my parents old room and Jenna's old room is also open." She stated before climbing into her bed and shooing Stefan and Lexi out of the room playfully. "Goodnight." She stated and waited for them to leave her room before she let her head fall to the pillow as she let the blackness of sleep overcome her.

Word Count:: 781
Tag:: Stefan Salvatore, Lexi Branson
Outfit:: Click here for Elena’s pajamas
Note:: THE END

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