When In Mystic Falls

Chapter 24- A Beautiful View

Damon's P.O.V

"How long away is this place we're going?" Bella asked five minutes after I'd started driving towards our destination. I turned my head slightly in her direction.

"You'll see," I winked, not wanting to give anything away. This was going to be a special surprise. I'd never taken anyone to the place that I was taking her, not even Stefan. This was my special place. And now I would share it with Bella, because she was that awesome.

Bella sighed, sounding unimpressed at the fact that she couldn't force some information out of me. She leaned her head back on the car seat and looked at me sideways for a few seconds, her chest rising and falling peacefully with her breaths. She looked very comfortable being with me in the car, which she shouldn't really because, I was a malevolent vampire and all that, but she was.

Her finger then flew to the dial next to the stereo system and she fished around in her purse for a few seconds before pulling out an iPod.

"Can I connect this?" She asked, hopefully, looking between the iPod and the stereo.

"No, you may not," I teased, and she rolled her eyes, before plugging the iPod into the slot where it connected to the speakers. She then started looking for a song. She smiled a little before pressing 'play' and the song of her choice started blasting through the speakers of the car.

I watched out of the corner of my eye as she started singing along, her chocolate-y brown eyes lighting up gleefully as she kept up with the lyrics.

Her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shining

Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her trying

She's so beautiful…. And I tell her every day…

This song was talking about Bella. It was as if it'd been made for her or something. It said everything that I couldn't say to her but wanted to say. I hummed along by the last chorus, knowing that I would buy the song from iTunes and listen to it whenever I missed Bella.

By the time the song finished, Bella had fallen asleep, looking all angel-like with her flowing brown wavy hair and her head cocked to one side like a sleeping baby. I stopped the car for a second, before gently propping her head to one side. I pulled my black jeans jacket from the back of the car and leaned her head onto it, folding it gently until it was like a pillow.

Then I started the engine again and went faster than ever so that we could arrive at my special place quickly.

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When we arrived at the place, I parked the car and just sat there thinking for a few minutes. Bella would be leaving town soon and then where would I be? What would happen to me? What would happen to 'us'? Was there an 'us' anyway?

I snuck a look at her peerlessly beautiful face, feeling a little sick. There was a strange feeling washing over me, something I hadn't felt for a long time. Loss. I was going to lose Bella in a few days at the most. I hadn't paid attention to when she'd told me she was leaving. The thought of her leaving sent searing pains down my body. I'd become so used to her being in my life; how was I going to function when she was on the other side of the Continental United States?

Forks was in Washington, a way off from Mystic Falls. Would I go with her? Would she want me to? I'd certainly want to. Did she think me being with her was some sort of part time thing on her hiatus from her relationship with Edward? Was it just a holiday romance? The thought sickened me to the core. Because I knew I had changed because of her and my life would never be the same. I felt a pain in my chest and knew what was happening. My heart was breaking for the second time in my life.

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Bella's P.O.V

I woke up from my little nap in the car to find myself lying on Damon's black jacket in a grassy area. I sat up, rubbing my eyes and noted that I was alone in this place. I stood up, straightening my clothes, and looked around. I was on this green hill, and from it, I could see a beautiful view of practically the whole of Mystic Falls. I just stood there gaping as I took in the spectacular view of the small town. I could make out the Grill and the Lodge easily, and the forest where Caroline's party had been.

I stood there until I felt an arm slip around my waist. I tilted my head and was met with the beautiful gaze of Damon Salvatore's eyes. He smirked at me, "You like the view?" He asked, in a quiet voice as he looked in the same direction I did.

"I love it," I told him honestly. I looked around at the grassy area that sloped gently to a hill and beside it was another one. "How did you find this place?"

Damon looked uncomfortable, "I found it when I was… hunting," He mumbled, before pushing a strand of hair out of my eyes. It was hard to believe, when he was so kind to me, that he'd actually hurt people before. That he'd killed people. I pushed that thought away quickly, reminding myself of the view.

"It's amazing," I repeated, biting my nail a little.

Damon pulled my hand out of my mouth, "Don't do that. You'll damage your nails," He informed me, before leading me over to an area on the hill where he'd set up a picnic area. Food was laid out on a checkered red and white picnic mat. I wondered if he'd cooked everything or forced Stefan to. I decided I didn't care; it was the thought that mattered.

We sat down and started to eat until we were full. I sipped on an orange juice, refusing the beer he offered me because I couldn't afford to be tipsy around him, especially at the top of this hill or something. I might go so crazy that I want to roll down the hill or something like I used to do in Primary School.

"Do you come here a lot?" I asked, wanting to start a conversation cause Damon had been pretty quiet the time we'd been eating except for offering me food or drink, which was very weird because he was practically Sir-talks-a-lot.

"Yes, I come here when I'm confused or want to think," Damon informed me, not looking me in the eyes. I was starting to think there was something wrong with him. Did I do something to annoy him?

I bit my lip, perplexed at his behavior. "Damon….. Is there something wrong?" I asked, looking at him closely. I pushed the juice away from me and touched his arm gently.

He flinched, shuffling away and my cheeks warmed. "What the heck is wrong?" I demanded, annoyed now. I stood up and looked at him. He was staring out at the view of the town, a blank expression on his handsome face. I couldn't fathom what he was thinking and it annoyed me like hell and tore me to pieces.

"Fine, if you're not going to reply…." I huffed at him for a few seconds, watching as he didn't move, before stomping away from him down the hill and towards the forest that was beside the hillside area. I noticed a pond at the side of the forest and walked over to it, stomping my feet all the way. I wanted to know what had happened and what was wrong. Maybe he was mad because I hadn't told him I loved him too. Was that it?

I sat down on the grass, not caring about my clothes as I picked at the grass. Did I need to let him know how I felt? I sighed, and closed my eyes for a few seconds as I planned out how I would admit my feelings to him. After I was done thinking, I got up and started back up to the hill. He had packed away the picnic stuff and was sitting next to the basket, his knees hugged to his chest and facing the other way.

I ran upwards until I was standing behind him, feeling out of breath and honestly a little nervous. I rubbed my hands together.

"Damon," I called, and when he didn't turn, I yelled it louder.

"DAMON!"

Tears were starting to form in my eyes as he completely ignored me.

"DAMON….. I love you," I whispered. He shuffled a little but I knew he'd heard every word because of his super hearing. He was ignoring me for a purpose.

"DAMON, I FREAKING LOVE YOU A LOT. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN I LOVED EDWARD YESTERDAY AND LESS THAN I'LL LOVE YOU TOMORROW," I shouted, feeling my voice echo. Tears were falling down my eyes as I started to run away from him.

He wrapped his arms around my waist, suddenly behind me, and hugged me close to his muscular body. "Bella, you know I love you," He whispered, his breath tickling my face.

I wiped my eyes, "What's going on with you?" I demanded, as he started leading me back to the mat. We sat down onto it, and he pulled me onto his lap. I leaned my head on his shoulder, and waited for him to answer.

"When are you leaving, Bella?" Damon asked me, sounding quiet and a little worried.

"Um… in a few days, I think," I muttered, feeling a sick feeling at the thought of leaving Damon.

"What will happen to us? What will happen to me?" These questions sounded pained as they left his lips. His blue eyes stared dauntlessly into mine, filling me with love and admiration.

"I… don't know…" I croaked, tiredly.

Damon stood up, pushing me to the ground. He grabbed the picnic basket and started walking down the hill. "I'll meet you at the car," He said, coldly. All emotion had disappeared from his eyes.

I sighed, and looked out at the beautiful view of Mystic Falls, before following him down to the car, not knowing what to do or why he was being so bipolar.

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The car ride back to the Lodge was awkward and painful. You could cut the tension with a knife. I'd tried to make conversation a couple of times, but Damon had replied with one word and then become silent. I didn't know what was wrong with him, and I didn't understand what he wanted me to say or do. I'd told him I loved him, what more did he want?

When we arrived, he parked the car, and stared out of the window, not looking at me. I guess this was my cue to leave. But I couldn't. Not without knowing what was wrong with him.

"What's wrong?" I asked, pushing my hair out of my eyes.

Damon's eyes flashed to mine, annoyed. "Do you really not know?" He demanded.

"Yes, I mean, no…I mean, I don't know," I muttered, his severe blue gaze confusing me and scaring me at the same time. The expression was hostile and chilled me.

"Well, when you figure it out, come and talk to me," Damon snapped.

"Don't be mad, but I really don't know. One minute you're hugging me and the next you're pushing me off," I babbled, not wanting to lose him.

"Bella, I can't be close to you knowing that you're going to leave soon. I can't let my heart break for the second time. I may seem all tough and macho and all that, but that's just an act. I thought you knew that more than anyone. I'll see you off when you go travel but we can't hang out anymore," Damon replied, looking away and sealing the conversation.

I nodded, and made my way out of the car. "Goodbye." He called out of the window before the car sped away from the Lodge, leaving me standing there alone with a very broken heart.

I bit my lip to stop the tears that threatened to spill over from my eyes. I had to be strong. I knew this day would come, be it now or when we left for Washington. I knew this fairytale romance with Damon wouldn't last. Now it was time to take what I had dished out. This was god's way of punishing me for cheating on Edward. Karma was such a bitch.

I wiped my eyes quickly, remembering that I had to go talk to Edward now about everything. I was going to tell him it was over. I couldn't be with him anymore after everything that had happened. I would go back to Forks and we could still be friends but I wouldn't be in love with him. I would be in love with another blue eyed vampire on the other side of the United States.

A/N: Okay, I sooooo did not plan that fight between Bellmon, so forgive me! It just started writing itself out, and you guys have to admit it, Bella's leaving was kind of like an unanswered question. We were all wondering inside how Damon would react sooner to the date and now we have it…

Thanks to all those who reviewed! Oh and about the hangover in the last chapter; you guys were right… I forgot that Vampire blood heals the hangovers and such. Thanks for reminding me…

I'll try to update soon if you guys REVIEW!

Next chapter will have Bella's talk, and some shocking news….

Oh and I wanted to ask you guys, after I finish this story, do you want me to write a spinoff for Jacob and Bonnie and their relationship in detail? 'Cause I'm a GIANT fan of Jaconnie/ Boncob….

Lily xx

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