Torn Chapter 14, a twilight fanfic

A/N: So This chapter is going to be mostly in Tristan's perspective. I think that it is important to know his point of view. I will also be making this chapter a little bit longer, hopefully. This is mostly Fluff, but it is leading to more interesting stuff.

Just to let ya'll know that I really like Tristan, I still haven't figured out who Bella will end up with, although I do have a really good idea. I'm still working on the story line, so there will be things that will happen that I do not even know yet.

Please let me know what you think. Thanks to all of you who have reviewed. I really appreciate it.

Well, here it goes.

Chapter 14

Tristan's POV

I used to be so confident, so sure of myself. I was sure I was doomed to walk the world alone. The first day I saw her, Bella (there is no other her), I was captivated. There is something about her that makes her easily the most beautiful woman in the world. Her beauty was so captivating in such a simple way. When she looked at me I think my heart stopped for a moment. No way a girl like that would ever be interested in me.

I always had a way of knowing what people were thinking or rather what their intentions are. Whenever I get really angry, like when I am trying to prevent someone from messing up my club, The Vault, I can really intimidate people. The Vault is my baby, I have nurtured it and it has become one of the hottest clubs in the Tri-State area. It is incredible; I had it specially designed so that it would be perfect. Well, anyway with all that I am able to do, I am really pretty shy. I have a hard time opening up to new people, well that is until I ran into her at the mall. Rather, she ran into me, the thought just makes me smile.

For the first time in my life I was able to talk to someone without a knot in my stomach. I did feel pretty stupid when I blurted out that I noticed her from my lit class, she probably did not even know I was alive. It is amazing, though, how at ease she makes me feel. Her friend said she had somewhere she needed to be, I was grateful because I never thought that I would ever be so lucky to be able to talk with this beautiful angel.

We sat and talked for hours even though it seemed like only minutes. Her voice is enthralling; I cannot seem to get enough. I just kept asking her questions just to keep her talking. She has got to be the most interesting person I have ever spoken with, she seems to love literature as much as I do. Her thoughts are so intelligent; it is hard to believe that she is only a freshman. She is only four years younger than me, but she seems much older. I told her she needed to come to study group because the other students would really benefit from her forethought, in reality I just wanted an excuse to be near her. I wanted to have a reason to be able to talk to her and to see her outside of class.

When she started coming to study group a couple times a week I was so surprised. I thought I was in heaven; I had such a hard time concentrating. I thought she was an angel coming to dazzle me.

Girls have tried to flirt with me before, I have gone out with women before, but none even came close to her. There are certain women, who looked disappointed when I would not talk to them, but I was shy, that is not me. I do not just go up to random women and start conversations. Some people take that as being stuck up, but I just do not feel comfortable with that sort of thing.

During study groups, when she was there, I had such a hard time putting together coherent sentences. Luckily she was there to save me from my own idiocy. She must think I am a moron. What is my problem?

One evening when we were finishing up with the study group I finally mustered up the courage to ask her to the diner down the street. I ended up inviting the entire group. However, I was fortunate enough to end up sitting there alone with her again. I think I am in heaven. This time I was able to find out about her parents, in return, I told her about mine. I told her about my jobs and even invited her to my club. I hope I am not bragging, I wonder how it even came out. I know I said that I would put her on the VIP list. I knew that I was just setting myself up for disappointment. There is no way that this angelic creature would want to go to a club. She is not like that, I can feel it, she is so full of goodness and light.

When I drove her home, that one and only time, I took one look at her house and knew that I would never be able to compete. Besides, she probably already has somebody. Why wouldn't a beautiful, intelligent, sweet, kindhearted woman like her not be taken? I was just kidding myself.

Every night I tortured myself by putting her name on the VIP list in hopes that tonight would be the night. I was often disappointed, but I could not keep myself from hoping. I feel so lonely when I am not with her. I only just met her, how can I be falling apart without her, what was I thinking? I know what I was thinking; she is the first woman in my life to make me feel this way. There is something about her that makes my mood immediately uplift when she comes near me or when I see her or when I think of her. I am pathetic. She does not even recognize that I exist outside of class. I am sounding like a lovesick puppy that has nowhere to go.

I will not let her have this kind of power over me. I will be strong, I have a life. I am pathetic, every night I still wait for her show up, knowing that it probably won't happen. I still go about my business running my club, but I cannot help thoughts of her creeping into my subconscious.

That night I could sense her, I'm not sure how, but I could. As I was headed towards the VIP entrance to check, yet again, if tonight was going to be the night I saw her. She took my breath ways, she looked stunning, and I could not help but smile. I headed straight for her and without thinking I scooped her up. I did not even notice that she had a couple of friends with her. I recognized one of them as the girl from the mall, the other was a blonde, they were both lovely girls but no one compares to Bella's radiance.

I started showing them around; I hope I was not bragging too much. I took them up to the VIP room and showed them to the section that I reserve for my special guests. It has a sense of its own privacy, except behind one of the walls the entire dance floor is visible. I was grateful that her friends wanted to dance; I wanted to be able to have some time with her. We sat there talking and all of a sudden I could not resist. I began to lean into her. Man, her breath is intoxicating everything about her is intoxicating. I do not even know what we were talking about but my body was moving without my permission. I was slowly getting closer the angel. Leaning in towards her face, I hoped for this moment since the first day I saw her. I was just about to kiss an angel; it must be okay because she is not pulling away. She is not moving, she must want to kiss me too. A man could be so lucky, at the moment when our lips would be just about touching,

I had a feeling that something urgently needed my attention. I had to go now. I am not sure why, all I knew is that someone was trying to get into my club and do harm to someone or do something to someone against their will, I am not sure which or both. As I said before I do not know how I know this I just do. When I got to the door there was a big guy who looked tough, but he did not know what tough is. He comes to my home to threaten my livelihood, to threaten one of my patrons. When I got closer to him I could feel his intentions even stronger. No way in hell he was going to be getting close enough to her to be able to touch her. I refused to let anything happen to her. I stood in the doorframe with my arms folded blocking his entrance into the club. He tried several times to get past me.

"I am Tristan DelPriori I am the owner of this establishment and you are not going to be permitted to have access to this premise or any of the persons wherein." His eyes almost popped out of his sockets. See what I mean when I say that I am intimidating. This guy backed right off, he looked scared like he saw a ghost or something. I just smiled inwardly; I did not want to show the slightest bit of weakness.

When it seemed like the imminent danger had cleared I returned to her as quickly as possible. When I returned, her friend Alice was on the phone with someone, they seemed be having an intense conversation. Are they talking about the guy I refused entrance to my club? All I know is that Bella looks confused and worried. My instincts take over and I go right to her side.

"Are you okay? Is there anything I can get for you?" I am so worried, but I do not know what to do.

"Some water would be nice. Thank you."

I was about to get up, but not wanting to leave her I took out my cell and called down to the bar to have someone bring up her water. "It will be right here. Are you sure you are doing okay? You looked a little shaken up over something."

She just shook her head. Was that guy really scaring her that much? If so, he or whoever is doing this to her is going to pay. Impulsively I put my arm around her to comfort her. She seemed to stiffen a little she must really be scared. "Do not worry, I will not let anyone come near you to harm you." I gave her an earnest look.

She looked at me, her face registered with alarm. She wondered how I knew what was going on. Well, I don't but I do know that something is going on.

I raised my free hand to stroke her cheek, to try to comfort her. She looks so scared; I do not like this at all. This beautiful angel should never have to look like this, if only there were something that I could do. The second my hand touched her face I was in bliss, I wish I could touch her forever. That would be pure heaven.

A low growl broke into my thoughts. How did I not see them coming? I look up and there in front of me are two men one who had bronze hair looked absolutely incredulous. The other was much bigger than even myself; he did not look happy either. They all had a similar look as the guy that I refused access to my club, as a matter of fact, the two girls even looked as pale. I briefly notice the blonde rush the side of the big one. What in the world is going on here? Reflexively I stepped in front of her as to protect her from anything that may be coming. Although I could feel that they did not want to harm her, only me. This was not going to be pretty. These men do not know what I am capable of when I get angry.

"Get away from her now!" The incredulous looking one snarled.

"I just refused access to my club to one guy who looks suspiciously similar to you, same pale skin, who had some unpleasant desires for her. If I did not let him near her what makes you think that I am going to let you near her?" He seemed to get even more upset at this, are his eyes black?

I felt a light tap on my back sent my flying around to her side. "What is it, do you need something. Do not worry, I will not let anything happen to you." My voice saturated with concern.

A voice interrupted us; this is not going to be pretty. I spun around to meet the gaze of the man who I did not think could get more upset. "Do not even think about touching her again. Do not even think that I am going to let anyone other than myself protect her."

Her friend Alice broke in just then, "We will all protect her. She is going to need it, unless you want to change her right now."

What is she talking about? Change her, changer her into what? Nobody is changing her, she is absolutely perfect the way she is. I could tell that the bronze haired man had the same feelings about it as I did. His face softened. "Bella my love are you okay?" She nodded.

What! I knew it; I knew there is no way a girl like that could ever fall for me. I was just setting myself up for disappointment. I can feel it right now. I cannot help it though; my desire is to keep her safe and to make her happy. I could tell that this man makes her happy, well at least most of the time. I slowly and unwillingly moved away from her to make room for him. I decided I needed to be diplomatic about this because our desires were the same, to keep her safe. Edward had rushed to her side and was holding her in his arms. I felt jealousy stabbing my heart. I am having a hard time breathing, I needed to make conversation and find out what is going on before I exploded.

"My name is Tristan, this is my club." I wanted to throw that around a little to show that I had some sort of credibility. "And you are?"

"My name is Edward and that is Emmett." He pulled her closer; I think my throat is closing up.

"Is somebody going to tell me what is going on and why that man was trying to get into my club and take her?" I am not sure how forceful my voice was, I thought I it was barely audible, but then Alice replied.

EVOP

Before Carlisle even answered his phone we knew who it was and what the phone call was about. I heard their thoughts they were close. I was out the door so fast; I had to get to her before they did. Carlisle stopped me and told me take Emmett with me. We were running to the club that the girls were supposed to be at. Felix better not lay one hand on her, if he does I will tear him apart. Why did I let her go? I knew I shouldn't have let her out of my sight. How can I protect her when I am not by her side?

I was surprised when we got there, Felix was walking away thinking, I can't believe it. It's not possible. He can't be here. How do Aro, Marcus, and Casius expect me to bring her to them with him here? There is no way he is going to let us near her, and definitely no way we are going to get past him. I can't believe it. It can't be true.

What is he talking about? I have never seen Felix this frightened of anybody other than The Three or Jane. I did see this look on his face when Bella could not be affected by vampire powers. I don't have time to think about it right now. I have to get to Bella. I have to protect her. She is never leaving my side again. I couldn't handle it if anything happened to her. I couldn't live if she doesn't.

Emmett and I rushed into the club I followed her sent to the VIP room. Who is this guy and what does he think he's doing? He better not be touching my Bella! I couldn't help a growl escape my lips.

"Bella my love are you okay?" She couldn't even talk she must be scared stiff all she could do is nod. Then I heard his thoughts.

He slowly moved away to let my get to my Bella. I hugged her and with my arms were around her Tristan turned and spoke to me.

"My name is Tristan, this is my club and you are?" Why was he throwing his club in my face, does he think that will impress Bella, he obviously doesn't know her very well.

"My name is Edward and that is Emmett." I pulled Bella closer to me as I said this. He needs to know that Bella is mine. I will not let her go. I love her she is my life.

"Is somebody going to tell me what is going on and why that man was trying to get into my club and take her?" His voice was soft, yet it felt strained. A human would have had a hard time hearing him, but we could easily understand him. Alice was the first to answer him.

A/N: I know that it was a little bit of fluff, I am trying to figure out what happens next, I have been busy. I am going to try to update later today though so no worries, we will find out what happens in the next chapter.