Chapter 3

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Memories and Moving On

Bella's Point of View

I was glad I shut the door when I did because I couldn't hold back blushing much longer. When he tried to compel me using that sweet seductive voice I almost lost my balance. It was at that moment that I realized Damon had an affect on me. An affect that I hadn't felt in three months, but this was stronger. While Damon was trying to compel me I got lost into those beautiful ice blue eyes of his. I wanted to invite him in; not because he was trying to compel me to, but because I wanted to know more about him. There was something that was familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on it. I thought maybe it was because of Edward and how he used to look at me, but that wasn't it. When Edward looked at me, I felt small and fragile; when Damon looked at me I felt electricity flowing through my blood. I pulled myself out of my thoughts and decided to take a look around the house. I went to the library and opened the door. I just stood there as I remembered my Aunt Lizzie:

(Flashback Bella is four.)

"Auntie Lizzie!" I yelled for her.

"I'm in the study Izzie." she called to me. I loved her calling me Izzie since it was so close to Lizzie.

"Whatcha doin?" I asked her.

She smiled, "Come sit on my lap Izzie; I want to show you something very important."

I ran over to her and hopped into her lap. There was a book on the table and it had lots of pictures, "What's this Auntie Lizzie? Is it a story book?"

She laughed, "In a way it is a story book. This book contains the entire history of our family and of the town. It has pictures and drawings of everyone in our family. Also all the founding families are in this book."

I giggled, "That's cool. Is Ellie (Elena's nickname) and Care Bear in here?"

She smiled and her soft blue eyes looked at me, "Yes they are including their ancestors."

I started flipping through the book and stopped at one picture, "Aunt Lizzie this one is labeled Founder's Day. What's dat?" I asked her.

"Well back in 1864 the founding families decided to have an entire month dedicated to when they founded the town. That picture right there is the very first Founder's Day; you see there are the Forbes, the Swans, the Lockwoods, the Salvatores, the Gilberts, and the Fells'." Her smile faltered as she said the names.

"What's wrong Aunt Lizzie?" I asked her as I touched her cheek to wipe away a tear.

"Well darling let's just say that back then something happened and many people were hurt. Now many of them believed that the people that got hurt were very bad, but the Swans thought differently. They believed that there were some good people, but they were out numbered by the others. You see the Swans believed that the other families were just afraid because these people were different. Even now they think that way, but we know different don't we. We know that just because some one is different doesn't mean they are bad." She finished her story.

I started to get mad, "That's not right for them to do that. It's wrong." All of a sudden the trash caught on fire and Auntie Lizzie jumped up and poured water on it. "What happened Auntie Lizzie?" I asked scared.

She came to stand in front of me, "Izzie you must keep your temper in check; when we lose our tempers things happen and innocent people can get hurt. One day I will explain everything to you, but for now go run and play with Elena, Bonnie, and Caroline. I will go make dinner."

She bent down, gave me a kiss and went to the kitchen. I stood there for a minute and just looked at the trash can.

I was pulled out of my memories by a knock at the door.

Elena's Point of View

I was worried about Bella going with Damon, but I couldn't have stopped her even if I wanted to. Everyone went to go play pool and only Stefan and I were left at the table, "Stefan, why did Damon look shocked to see Bella?" He didn't answer and I knew he was hiding something from me, "Stefan what is it?"

He sighed, "Elena, your friend Bella looks exactly like Isabella. It's basically like you and Katherine."

I gasped; I couldn't believe it. Than I started thinking about how Damon kept looking at Bella and studying her. It was like the light bulb clicked on in my head, "No Stefan, Damon can't have Bella. I mean she just lost her aunt first off, and second after what Edward did to her she can't handle another heartbreak. You can't allow him to do anything with her; I mean what happens when she finds out she looks like his dead fiancée?"

"Elena please, Damon won't do that. He is just shocked at the resemblance like I was with you. I doubt he will do anything."

I eased up some, but the thought was still there in my mind. I wouldn't let Bella go through what I had gone through. It had been hard and she's been through enough as it is.

Caroline ran over to us, "We just had the most amazing idea. All of us girls are going to go over to Bella's and have a sleep over. You boys are free to do what you want."

"Great idea Caroline; we just need to go pick up our stuff." I said. I kissed Stefan goodbye. Lexi and Anna asked if they could come and I thought it would be ok. Bella needed some girl time tonight and this would be fun.

I dropped everyone off and we decided to all just meet at Bella's place. I ran into the house, but I still couldn't shake the thought of Damon and Bella. It was just weird, but the way Damon looked at Bella tonight was different than I have ever seen him look at someone; even me. It was like he was taking her in; watching her every move. He was studying her and hung on to everything she said. He never once looked at some of the drunken skanks that tried waving to him; he was so wrapped up in Bella. Maybe it wasn't so bad that he might want her. After about fifteens minutes at my house I headed out to my car. I told Aunt Jenna we were staying at Bella's for the night to keep her company and I would see her tomorrow at the funeral. She just nodded and told me to give Bella her condolences. It was a twenty minute drive to Bella's and when I got there everyone was waiting. I got out of the car and we walked up to knock on the door.

Bella looked shocked, "What are you guys doing here?"

Caroline spoke up, "Well we decided you didn't need to spend tonight alone so we are having a sleep over." She pushed pass Bella and went inside.

"Sorry I tried to tell her we should call but you know Caroline." Bonnie explained.

"No its ok I know how Caroline can be." Bella laughed.

Bonnie and I walked in, but Lexi and Anna stayed standing outside. I looked at Bella, "Bella you have to invite them in."

"Oh I'm sorry I didn't know." she said and than she got that smirk on her face, "Now you two won't try and bite me in the middle of the night will you?" They laughed and Bella invited them in.

We pushed all the furniture in the living room against the wall and sat up our sleeping bags. Ms. Swan had a huge flat screen and we had all brought some movies.

"Ok what are we in the mood for? Romance…." But we interrupted Caroline and said no to romance. She pouted but than realized that Bella had just been through a bad break up, "I'm sorry lily bells I totally forgot."

"It's alright care bear. What else do you have?" was all Bella said.

Eventually we decided to watch the Hangover since it was one of Bella's favorites. Halfway through the movie everyone was asleep and Bella motioned for me to meet her in the kitchen. "What's up Bella?"

"Nothing I just wanted to talk to you about stuff." she said.

"What kind of stuff?" I asked her slyly and she got a huge grin on her face.

"Elena I want to know about Damon. Tonight I felt something between us and I think he felt it too and I'm so confused." she blurted out.

I listened to her as she told me what she and Damon talked about. When she told me about her asking Damon to compel her I go angry, but when she said it didn't work I relaxed. That was the last thing I wanted; Damon being able to compel Bella into doing whatever he wanted.

Finally I spoke, "Bella I won't lie to you. Damon is not the best guy; he has some really bad traits and he likes playing games with girls." I saw her face falter and at that point decided to tell her what I saw in Damon tonight. "But tonight he was different. He watched everything you did and hung onto every word you said. When Tyler raised his hand to you I honestly thought he was going to rip Tyler's head off. He has never done that for any of us which tells me that with you he is completely different and you have only known each other for about five hours. Bella I would say if you're ready than I say go for it. Move on from Edward and try with Damon, but Bella you aren't going to be here for long."

When I finished she got a wicked grin on her face, "Actually Elena tonight I have been thinking about something. I need a change and being here well it's the first time I have felt safe and at home in a while. I'm going to tell my dad I'm moving here. I'm not going back to Forks Elena; I don't want to."

I screamed and everyone came running into the kitchen. "What's going on?" Bonnie asked while yawning.

I turned to them, "Bella is moving here to Mystic Falls! She is going to call her dad tomorrow and tell him!" At that point we all started screaming and circled Bella and squashed her in a hug.

"Can't breathe you guys." she said and we all laughed. We made plans to be here when she told her dad and said we would go with her to get her stuff. After that we decided to hit the sack because tomorrow was going to be a long hard day.

Damon's Point of View

I got back to the boarding house and went to my room. I started rifling through my things until I found a box that contained things I hadn't seen since she had died. I opened the box and the first thing that caught my eye was a picture of Isabella. The next thing I pulled out was the engagement ring I had given to her. I remember the day I purposed to her while we were sitting in the gazebo. Isabella was so sweet and innocent who never said a bad thing about anyone; Bella was straight forward, honest and said what she thought even if it hurt someone. Bella was kind like Isabella, but there was a difference. Isabella was kind to anyone even the people who said horrible things about her and she never like confrontation. Bella on the other hand I saw from tonight didn't back down from a fight; she was obviously kind, but had an edge to her. I took the engagement ring and went to the cemetery; when I found Isabella's grave I sat down;

"Hello darling, I know it's been a while since I came, but I always make sure you have fresh roses; your favorite. Isabella I love you; you were who I wanted to marry and have children with. I have carried a torch for you for 145 years; even when I was with Katherine I wished for you. I think I was just with her to take away the pain of losing you. Tonight though everything has changed; I met one of your descendents. Her name is Isabella, but she prefers Bella. She looks exactly like you, but is completely different. She is straight forward, honest, caring, and strong. I love you Isabella but you know you never did like a fight and you would back down. But Bella doesn't; you would approve I think. You always told me you wanted to be stronger and stand up for what you thought was right. I think you have gotten your wish in your descendent. Isabella I think I am falling for her, but it's different from when I fell for you. She is someone new and all though she looks like you that's not the reason I am falling for her. I do worry though; she was hurt really bad by her ex and I don't know what to do. Isabella I want you to know that even though I love and always will I believe it's time for me to lay down my torch. You will always be in my heart, but I think it's time to move on."

Out of nowhere came a breeze and I felt like it was ok to let go. I finished speaking to the grave stone; I dug a small hole by it and put the ring in the hole and than covered it. I kissed the gravestone and left. It was time for me to move forward and I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. When I got to the boarding house I went to my room to sleep and while I slept hopefully I could find a way for Bella to return the feelings I felt for her.

A/N: alright so that's the end of this chapter the next one will be up hopefully later today. i am feeling very creative so who knows maybe two chapters. Review and let me know what you think