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[ He wasn't able to reply. Their post coital interruption of Elena meant Jenna needed to be anywhere but there, and Alaric had to stay with his thoughts on what just happened. Very public (reconciliation?) sex. She's happy they both feel the same, but it's more complicated than that. Which is why, he drowns that complication in a little alcohol. She knocks on his door, which is perfect timing because Alaric's returning to his apartment for the day. He hears the heart beat up ahead, somehow knowing who'd be there at his door. ]

I'm not in there. [ A joke. To ease the tension. Is there tension? He suddenly feels tense, and very aware of how her clothes cling to her damp body. ]