Homecoming

Bella's Point of View

"Ok you guys move your asses, we still have to get dresses." I said as we were walking through the terminal in Seattle.

I had called my dad four days ago and it turns out he was getting an award and I really wanted to be there to watch him accept it. He had no idea I was in town, but I knew this was important to him so we moved our trip up by two days.

"Slow down Bella we will have enough time to get the shopping done." Caroline yelled.

Finally she and Matt were talking and although he was still adjusting it was much better.

"A little anxious are we?" Damon whispered.

"Yes, this is really important to my dad and I want to be there to support him." I replied.

Damon slipped his arm around my waist and kissed the top of my head, "Dolce bella dea." Damon said.

I cocked my eye brow and whispered, "Lo non sono sempre dolce."

He didn't back down and said, "Dimostarare a me."

"Forse piu tardi." I replied.

"Okay not all of us speak Italian so someone translate." Elena demanded and Stefan just shook his head.

Everyone was still weary of us and worried, but there no reason to. Damon and I had been exploring the new direction our relationship was going and so far so good.

"Nothing we are just teasing each other." I replied.

Stefan stifled a laugh and I glared daring him to say something.

"Are you talking about sex?" Caroline blurted out.

I blushed crimson and hid my face in Damon's chest. We hadn't even gotten close to that subject.

"No we aren't." Damon replied wrapping his arm around me protectively.

"New subject." Tyler said and I gave him a smile.

"Okay where are we going to get our dresses?" Caroline asked.

"There's a little shop called Timeless that is really good." I suggested.

"Well while you ladies go there we will go and get our tuxes." Matt said placing a kiss on Caroline's cheek.

"Bella promise me one thing." Damon said.

"Let me guess no yellow." I said.

"It's scary how well you know me." He laughed.

"The feeling is mutual." I replied.

The boys departed and we went to Timeless. I knew what was about to happen and I was dreading it.

As if on cue the moment the boys (a.k.a. the vampires and werewolves) were out of hearing range I was bombarded.

"Okay so are you two like an official couple or what?" Caroline asked.

"How can you stand him?" Bonnie.

"Have you two been having sex?" Caroline.

"What about Katherine?" Elena.

"Whoa," I said turning to them, "One question at a time. First I don't know if we are official, second he isn't that bad, third no we haven't had sex, and lastly I don't give a damn about that bitch." I answered and then turned my attention to Meredith, "So are you happy you came with us crazy people?"

She laughed and lucky for her she and Carter were still in the dark, "I feel a little out of place since I don't know you all that well but I'm having fun. Thanks for inviting me." She replied.

"Anytime, it's nice having someone that doesn't know everything about me." I said and narrowed my eyes at Bonnie, Caroline, and Elena. Then I turned to Anna, "I'm glad you decided to come."

"Well Jeremy said I needed to socialize more." Anna replied and leaned in closer to me, "I just worry about the shifters."

"Don't worry, we probably won't see them." I said with sadness in my voice.

"Are you okay Bella?" Elena asked.

"Yeah I'm good; let's get our shopping over with." I said composing myself.

We walked into Timeless and started trying on dresses.

Bonnie picked out a teal strapless chiffon goddess gown with beading on the bust. Anna chose a deep plum silk strapless dress. Caroline chose a yellow satin chiffon sleeveless gown. Meredith chose a periwinkle satin halter dress. Elena decided to go with a dark blue one shoulder satin dress (the color always looked amazing on her. Now all we had to do was find me a dress. I finally found one it was deep almost burgundy off the shoulder satin gown that reminded me of Julia Roberts in pretty woman.

We met back at the hotel to change and get ready. 8'oclock rolled around and we heard a knock at the door.

Damon's Point of View

I knocked on the door to the ladies room and stepped behind everyone else. I wanted to surprise Bella, but instead it was I who was surprised. There standing by the couch stood the most gorgeous woman I had ever seen in my entire existence. Bella was wearing a blood red off the shoulder dress that hugged her curves and then flowed out. Her hair was up in a nice tight bun with a rose stuck in it. My eyes roamed up and down her body taking in every inch of this goddess before me.

I heard someone (probably my brother) clear their throats and that snapped me out of my haze. I quickly walked over to Bella and took her in my arms;

"Si guarda stordimento." I whispered.

"Grazie; a voi che non sono così male da soli." She replied as a crimson wave that matched her dress crossed her cheeks.

"Enough with the Italian already." I heard Caroline complain.

"Care Bear now that you have all this time on your hands you could learn how to speak another language." Bella suggested emphasizing time to which those of us who knew the truth chuckled.

"True and I could travel." Caroline replied.

"So how are we doing this?" Elena asked.

"Well my dad's lieutenant left our names at the door. You guys will go ahead in and take your seats at the table reserved for us and I will escort Dad in. We sit down eat, drink, and dance." Bella explained.

"Salvare me una danza?" I asked.

"Sempre." Bella replied.

"Ok enough of this crap let's go I'm starving." Caroline whined.

"Care when was the last time you ate?" Bella asked moving away from me.

"A while." She replied.

"Why don't you guys go ahead." Bella suggested.

I looked at her for a moment and then realized what she was going to do, "No." I replied.

"Dami." Bella said using her nick name for me. "Ha das famare."

"Isa, è troppo pericoloso." I replied.

"Ha ragione." Stefan said.

I barely noticed the looks from everyone as we had our conversation.

Bella huffed, "Allora che cosa mi consiglia?" We fell silent, "esattamente, questa è la nostra unica opzione."

"Io resto per assicurarsi che lei non ci sta male." I said.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." Bella replied and turned her attention to our very confused group, "You guys go to the limo Caroline I think we need to fix your make up."

Everyone left except for Stefan, Caroline, Bella, and myself. Quickly Caroline fed off of Bella and then I gave her some of my blood. We walked down to the limo where our friends were and Bella snuggled into me.

"Nervous?" I asked wrapping my arms around her.

"A little; I mean what if he doesn't like my hair or the fact that I took my contacts out or…." She started to ramble.

I leaned down and caught her lips with mine, "He will love you no matter what." I said. I leaned and whispered, "What about the pack?"

I saw her eyes turn to grey/blue, "What about them?" she asked trying to hide the sadness and hurt in her eyes.

I kissed her temple and let it go; tonight was supposed to be a happy one and I would not spoil it for her.

"I got you something." I whispered.

"Damon you shouldn't have." She said.

"In my time Bella when you were going to escort a beautiful goddess it was customary to bring along a gift. I'm glad you chose a red dress." I replied and pulled out the box from my jacket.

I opened it to reveal a diamond choker and Bella gasped, "Damon, I can't accept that."

"Calm down I didn't compel anyone; a friend of mine works for a jewelry company and these are on loan." I replied.

Bella finally caved and allowed me to place the necklace on her.

We arrived at the hotel where they were holding the ceremony and I helped her out of the limo. We got in easily enough and made our way to where her father was supposed to be.

"Calm down Charlie," a man in a wheelchair said to Bella's father.

"I just wish she could have come sooner." Charlie grumbled messing with his tie. "I wouldn't be as nervous."

Bella smiled at me and then said, "Dad stop fidgeting you look fine."

Charlie and the man in the wheelchair's heads snapped in our direction.

"Bella?" Charlie asked.

"Yeah Dad it's me; you don't think I would miss you getting an award." Bella replied.

"You look…." Charlie started but couldn't finish.

Bella bit her bottom lip, "Yeah I know I needed a change. You don't like it do you?"

Charlie quickly came over to us and took Bella into his arms, "No, you look amazing." he said.

Bella sighed a sigh of relief and then looked passed her father, "Hello Billy."

"Bella it's good to see you." Billy said warily.

"Dad, you remember Elena, Jeremy, Caroline, Matt, Tyler, Bonnie, Stefan, and Damon." Bella said turning her attention back to her father.

"Yes of course, how are you?" Charlie said and shook our hands.

"Good Chief." Bonnie.

"Nice to see you again Chief Swan." Elena replied.

"Alright before we go any further you all know you can call me Charlie and who are these three new faces?" Charlie asked.

Bella laughed, "Dad this is Anna Jeremy's girlfriend, Meredith is Tyler's, and Carters is Bonnie's beau."

"Well I'm glad you all could come." Charlie said.

"Charlie they are calling for you." Billy said.

We left Bella and took our seats inside the room. It was there I was hit with a strong scent.

"What is that?" Caroline asked.

"The pack." I replied and sure enough in a corner there were about seven very muscular Native American boys.

"Are we in danger?" she asked.

"No, we don't smell like the cold ones therefore we blend in more easily." Stefan told her.

We took our seats and all eyes were on us wondering who we were and why we would be sitting at the head table with the man about to be honored. I couldn't help the smirk that crossed my face.

"Ladies and gentlemen." The man at the podium said and all eyes turned to him, "Tonight we are here to honor a man who has dedicated the last 20 years of his life to the force. He is the current Chief of Police in Forks and tonight we honor him. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Chief Charles Swan who is accompanied by his lovely daughter Isabella Marie Swan."

I couldn't help but look at the pack and one face stuck out; it had longing and pain on it and I knew that was Jacob. The double doors opened and they entered. Bella looked sophisticated and glowing on her father's arm. They made their way to our table and as soon as they were close I pulled out the chair next to mine and helped Bella sit.

The dinner was served then, but I barely paid any attention because I was looking at only two places; first of course was Bella and the other was the pack. The pack was debating whether or not to come over to Bella, but when they had decided to they didn't' get the chance due to it was time for Charlie's acceptance speech. As Charlie spoke I leaned over to speak with Bella;

"How are you?" I asked.

"This is very nerve wrecking." She replied.

"Don't be nervous you look amazing." I said and stroked her cheek as she blushed.

"That's not it Damon; I know the pack is here and I'm worried they know about you." She said.

"I can handle myself." I said.

Before our conversation could continue Charlie returned and the dinner conversation turned to light hearted fun.

A man appeared at the podium and said, "Well Charlie now it's time for the first dance which is to be shared by you and your escort."

Charlie stood up and laughed, "Gary you of all people know I have two left feet, but my daughter on the other hand doesn't. Now I know it's hard to believe with as clumsy as she is, but on the dance floor she isn't; so as not to embarrass her, myself I think I'm going to decline and give my dance to someone else."

"Well who?" Gary asked.

I looked around to see many young men straightening their suits and trying to stand out.

"To Damon Salvatore." Charlie said.

I grinned at him, shook his hand, and then escorted Bella to the dance floor as Love Remains the Same played.

"How are you holding up?" I asked.

"I'm okay; just trying not to look at them." She replied.

As we danced I made sure that Bella didn't see the pack and I kept her occupied. Eventually everyone started to migrate to the dance floor. Our group was dancing together when I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see a man with blonde hair and gold eyes looking at me;

"Can I cut in?" he asked.

Bella stiffened in my frame and I heard her whisper, "Carlisle."

He turned and smiled at her, "Hello Bella you look very sophisticated."

"What do you want?" I seethed and in a moment the rest of our group was in front of Bella trying to protect her.

"I just wanted to speak with Bella." Carlisle said.

I was about to respond when I felt Bella pull on my jacket to get my attention; "Damon it's fine, you all go and talk with my dad." She said and pushed pass us.

Carlisle offered her his hand and they began to dance.

"It will be alright Damon." Stefan said.

I went over to the bar and started to drink.

Bella's Point of View

"What are you doing here?" I asked Carlisle.

"Alice had a vision of you being mauled by a wolf and we came back." He answered.

"We as in…" I trailed.

"All of us including Edward," he said and at the sound of his name I felt my chest constrict, "In fact it was he who said we were coming back."

I took a deep breath but never once looked at Carlisle, "Well I was attacked, but it happened about a week and a half ago."

"How are you alive?" he questioned.

"Dr. Cullen I appreciate you taking care of me when I was injured, but I don't owe you or him any explanations. According to him I was nothing more than a distraction so if you will excuse me I need to get back to my father." I said and left him standing there.

"Bella," I heard a deep voice say and grab my arm.

I didn't have to look to see who it was, "Emmett let me go." I said.

"Bella please." He pleaded.

"She said let her go." I heard Damon say as he walked over to me.

"Who are you?" Emmett asked.

"None of your concern, but when a lady asks you to let her go you do it." Damon said.

"There a problem?" I heard another deep voice ask and I knew who it was.

I turned, "Hello Jake." I said.

"Bella…" he said and touched my hand and I tensed;

(Vision)

Out in the alley way Charlie, Billy, and Harry were talking. Victoria appeared and ripped out their hearts.

(end vision)

"Bella?" Damon said holding me up

"Let her go." Emmett said.

"What's going on?" I heard Sam asks.

"Che cosa hai visto?" Damon asked.

I shook my head, got my bearings and ran to the alley way clutching my chest. I had felt their hearts being ripped out and I just prayed I wouldn't be too late.

A/N: Okay I hope you guys enjoyed that and I know I had them speaking Italian a lot, but that's sort of a thing for them. Here is what was said;

Dolce bella dea- Sweet beautiful goddess (damon)

Lo non sono sempre dolce- I'm not always sweet (Bella)

Dimostarare a me- Prove it to me(Damon)

Forse piu tardi- Maybe later (Bella)

Si guarda stordimento- You look stunning (Damon)

Grazie; a voi che non sono così male da soli.- Thank you, you aren't so bad yourself (Bella)

Salvare me una danza- Save me a dance (Damon)

Sempre- Always (Bella)

Ha das famare- She has to feed (Bella)

, è troppo pericoloso- It's too dangerous (Bella)

Ha ragione- He's right (Stefan)

Allora che cosa mi consiglia- So what do you suggest? (Bella)

esattamente, questa è la nostra unica opzione- Exactly this is our only option (Bella)

Io resto per assicurarsi che lei non ci sta male- I'm staying to make sure she doesn't hurt you. (Damon)

Che cosa hai visto- What did you see? (Damon)