Past Meets Present

Choosing Paths

BELLA'S POV

I could not believe that it was her. She is back. My best friend. Alice.

" Alice," I said to myself just to make sure that this was no dream. I hugged her so tight that if she would have been a human, she surely would have been suffocated by now.

" Oh my god, Bella." She said pulling back and looking at me relieved and shocked. "Are you okay?" She asked. "And who is he?" Alice asked me, eyes glaring at Damon.

"That is none of your business." He snapped at her. Ever since he came to know about the Cullens and how Edward had hurt me, he blames the entire Cullen Clan though it wasn't really their fault. They had their reasons.

"Damon, listen to me, okay. Calm down. I know her. She's my best friend." I pleaded with my eyes and noticed that his face expressions were definitely soothing.

"How can you trust her after all that you have went through? It's all their fault." He spoke, his voice somewhat calm.

"All our fault? We are trying to protect her. Bella, who is this man?" Alice asked me and before I could answer, Damon spoke yet again, "I am Damon Salvatore. Bella's boyfriend." Alice looked at him and then at me. Disbelief clearly written over her face.

"Alice, I'll explain everything I promise. Later, alright," I told her and she narrowed her eyes at me. "Tell me, what's going on. You're back. Is everyone back or just you?" I asked her. She snapped out of her thoughts and looked at me, her eyes full of concern.

"I saw Charlie at a funeral. And I couldn't see your future. Victoria was there. It was just pieces; I couldn't make out where you were or what was happening. I thought you died, so I came. I came here to pay my respects to you, thinking you were..." she broke off.

"Victoria, she's here?" I asked her and she nodded, her eyes full of unshed tears.

"You mind jogging up my memory? Who is Victoria again?" Damon asked, patience slipping out of his voice. I sighed looking at him.

"Alice can you please wait outside." I requested and she left without a word or a glance, probably sensing the tension between us.

"Victoria was Jame's soulmate, the one who bit me. She wants revenge for killing James, so she's after me." I explained as soon as Alice left.

"And you are telling me this now?" His eyes were glaring at me as though they will pierce me. "So, this Victoria chick, she is after you because your ex went all vamp on her ex and killed him? Your life couldn't get more interesting." He said sarcastically but still full of anger. I have to admit he looked hot when he is angry.

"Why didn't you tell me before." He asked more like demanded.

" What was I supposed to tell you - hey do you happen to know that a certain red head is after me because I happen to be the reason why her love is dead," I told him.

"Yes. Exactly that. What if she would have hurt you in any way? How can you be so damn stupid huh?" he was getting angry again.

"Hey, I am a witch remember, besides, I won't let her hurt me or you or anyone else." I tried to reason with him.

"It's you who I am worried about," he said concern dripping in his eyes.

"Careful Damon, your humanity is showing," I tried to lighten him up.

"You drive me crazy," he said closing the distance between us. His lips met mine in a passionate kiss, the world around us fading away. Just as the kiss deepened, the shrill ring of the landline shattered our moment. Damon groaned in frustration, pulling back reluctantly.