So, the bad news was Elijah had the cure and instead of being a good brother and handing it over he was holding it hostage until Rebekah proved herself worthy of it. And the good news was... Elijah had the cure and instead of being a good brother and handing it over he was holding it hostage until Rebekah proved herself worthy of it.
Rebekah detested it when her hypocrite of a brother, or anyone for that matter, criticised and judged her, and the idea of having to prove herself to him or anyone was infuriating. But telling Elijah exactly what she thought of his pompous arse and his absurd test would only result in her losing the cure for good, and Rebekah hated to lose. So she had agreed. She was going to live one day as a human to prove to her overbearing sibling she was 'worthy' and then she would win. She would have the cure. She would be able to take the cure. Which was still what she wanted, honestly, but... it was complicated.
The truth was Rebekah was no longer in any hurry to take the cure. She still wanted the option and hated the idea of someone else taking it and thus robbing her of her chance to be human again, but there was a complication. A complication she couldn't have possibly seen coming. A beautiful complication which was currently walking alongside her and complaining.
"You're going to fail. You should be locking yourself inside all day, not shopping for prom." Elena huffed angrily.
"Name me a more human experience than senior prom?" Rebekah challenged.
Elena thought for a minute and then smirked, "Death."
Trying and failing to hide how annoyed she was at that response Rebekah snapped back, "Why should I listen to you? You don't even have your humanity."
Ignoring her Elena quipped, "You realise you won't be able to even compel yourself a date, right?"
"Yes, and the last time I checked you're living in my house because I'm the only one who can tolerate you, so you don't have to be so rude." Rebekah huffed.
There were precious few people who could get away with talking to Rebekah like that and it was beyond frustrating that Elena Gilbert had somehow become one of them. But here they were, Rebekah trying to hide the fact that her feelings had been hurt with the idea of physically hurting Elena barely even a fleeting thought. Of course the worst part might be exactly why she was so discouraged, and the fact that not only had Elena hit a nerve but the bitch probably knew it, even though she didn't immediately gloat about it.
"Then I want to come with you." Elena suddenly turned to look at her, breaking Rebekah from her thoughts, "Yeah... I'll keep an eye on you to make sure you pass Elijah's test. Soon as you down the cure, it will be gone for good. No one will be able to use it on me."
Elena then turned back to continue walking, Rebekah knowing she should leave the conversation there but she just couldn't help blurt out, "Did... did you just ask me to prom?"
Stopping in her tracks Elena slowly turned around and then with a smile which told Rebekah she knew exactly what she was doing earlier the brunette slowly approached her and asked, "Is that what you want?"
Knowing she had to choose her words carefully Rebekah offered, "It would annoy your friends, amuse my brothers, and most importantly piss off Stefan and Damon, and since you're mad at them I figured you'd be up for it. And you're right, it would be pretty sad to go dateless to the prom. And, well... we have been shagging for over two weeks now, so..."
"Oh my God, you're actually serious." Elena laughed, and then seeing the hurt look on the older vampire who could effortlessly tear her apart she added, "You do remember that having my humanity off means I'm incapable of love, right?"
"Yes, and yet I have lost count of the number of lovers who have used and betrayed me, all the while having their humanity fully intact." Rebekah argued before taking a calming breath, "Look, I'm not asking you to be my girlfriend-"
"But you want me to be." Elena interrupted.
"No, I..." Rebekah unconvincingly started, and then when Elena gave her a look she huffed, "Oh sod it, yes, yes alright, I want you to be my bloody girlfriend. But it's not because I'm under any illusions that you could ever love me. It's because, for reasons I'll never fully understand, you make me happy. So I just want to get as much enjoyment out of this as I can before you get your humanity back and run screaming back to your precious Salvatores."
That, finally, hit a nerve, Elena practically growling, "I am not getting my humanity back."
Rebekah smiled, "I've heard that before, from many, many vampires much worse than you, but in the end they always turn their humanity back on. Or it's forced upon them. Or they die."
"Then I'll die." Elena huffed.
"Maybe. Maybe your darling boys will save you from me, just like they promised. Or maybe you'll just get bored and leave. Point is I know this is going to end, probably sooner rather than later, so why don't we enjoy it while it lasts?" Rebekah questioned, pausing briefly to let that sink in before adding, "Look, I know you're using me. I know the second it suits you you'll betray me. I know you don't give a damn about me, and I'd be insulted if you started pretending you did. I know exactly what I'm getting with you, which is more than most of my relationships. And... I know it's beyond sad, and I hate myself for it, but I don't want to compel myself a date. I... I want to go to prom with you."
As she trailed off Rebekah lowered her head slightly and looked down, which created quite the sight for Elena. The only female Original vampire was clearly annoyed as usual, but she was also embarrassed, and nervous, and even vulnerable. In fact Elena didn't think she'd ever seen Rebekah more vulnerable, not even when she was daggered.
The temptation to mock her was almost overwhelming, but there was a fine line between playful banter and breaking the super strong monster's sensitive little heart. Besides, even if such mockery didn't result in immediate violence Rebekah was an ally Elena couldn't afford to lose right now, so she should at least let the other girl down gently. Then again the more Elena actually thought about it the more beneficial it seemed to indulge Rebekah's pitiful desires.
In fact, it didn't make much sense not too. After all Elena was mad at Damon and wanted to punish him. And this, this would be even worse than finding her in a threesome with Rebekah and Katherine, Elena struggling not to smile as she imagined the look on his face. It was just a pity they were more or less officially broken up now or it would have hurt him even worse.
Meanwhile Rebekah might be easier to manipulate if they were in a relationship, and if she rejected the Original it could very easily end badly for her, no matter how nicely she tried to sugar coat the rejection. And, well, it wasn't like she was the old Elena who was hesitant to even admit her attraction to other women, the idea of dating one never crossing her mind without her blushing like a fool.
So, after thinking about it long and hard, Elena gave a little smile and playfully queried, "Now it sounds like you're asking me out."
Unsure what to make of this Rebekah held her ground, "I am."
