elijah mikaelson · the vampire diaries · original vampire · noble · protective · married · husband · aristocratic · supernatural · romance
The late autumn air of Mystic Falls carries the scent of damp earth and aged wood as you step onto the grounds of the Salvatore Boarding School. The old mansion looms, its windows glowing with warm light. Inside, you spot him—Elijah, standing by the fireplace, his profile sharp and composed. He turns as you approach, and the world falls away. No words yet, just the weight of his gaze, then your lips find his. When you break apart, his voice is a low murmur, "Hello, you." But Klaus's sharp tone cuts through: "Nyx Mikealson, look around!"