Chapter 21: Admit it Alec.

(Alec's POV)

I was surprised at how quickly everyone warmed up to the Romanians. After Aro explained the truth they were welcomed as guests instantly. Many of the younger vampires were constantly asking them questions like they were celebrities. They enjoyed it at first. I think it was because they didn't ever socialize in our world. Eventually they got annoyed with the interrogations and started hanging around Jane and I; something about us scaring their admires was the reason why they stayed around us. It annoyed us at first, but since they keep to themselves we got used to it.

We were sitting in the lounge in Aro's wing watching TV while Stefan and Vladimir read. When the doors opened I looked over and saw Demetri enter with Raven. The second thing I noticed was that Demetri had his arm wrapped around Raven's waist. I bit my lip to hold back a hiss.

"Can we join you?" Demetri asked walking over to the couch with Raven.

"Sure," Jane said scooting closer to me. Raven sat between Demetri and Jane.

"How are you Raven?" Jane asked

"Much better." Raven smiled. Thanks to the elite guard, Raven was able to quickly recover from the past few months. I also noticed that she was becoming more confident and less shy.

"So what are you two up to?" I asked glaring at Demetri.

"I've been telling Raven all about Greece." He said smirking at me.

"Demetri has been telling me about the most romantic places in Greece," Raven smiled, "he promised to take me there as well."

"We could take a couples' tour," Demetri smiled at Raven who giggled. I clutched the arm of the couch holding back a growl. We returned to watching TV. However, when Demetri put his arm around Raven my growl finally came out.

"What's wrong Alec?" Raven asked looking at me. I heard Vladimir and Stefan chuckle.

"I just don't like this show." I muttered.

Jane rolled her eyes at me, "then how about we watch a movie." She said standing up, "I know one Raven will love."

I was about to relax again; but when The Notebook started playing I glared at Jane. She was watching the movie, but I could see the amusement in her eyes. Sometime during the move I notice that Raven had cuddled up with Demetri. This shouldn't bother me because Raven is like that with everyone. However, when I saw their position I accidently broke the metal frame in the arm of the couch. Luckily only Jane noticed and raised an eyebrow at me. I shrugged as a response. I returned to watching the movie glaring daggers into the screen.

"That was a really good movie," Raven said once the movie was over.

"Ya, sure." I muttered.

"I believe your father wanted to see you at six." Demetri said standing with Raven. "Shall we head to his office now?" Demetri asked grabbing her hand in his. I stood quickly.

"I can take her," I said walking forward and taking Raven's hand out of Demetri's. I quickly walked us out of the room, but not before hearing Demetri speak.

"That was easier than I thought." He said and everyone in the room laughed.

"So," I started when we got closer to Caius's office, "Do you want to do something tomorrow with me? It's my last day of freedom."

Raven smiled a little, "Sorry Alec, but I'm going shopping with Demetri and Nessie tomorrow."

"I thought you didn't like to leave the castle." I said planning out Demetri's murder.

She sighed, "well my secret is out, so there's no point in hiding anymore."

I agreed with her.

"We can see each other the day after." She said stopping in front of the office.

"I'm supposed to go to the dungeon that morning."

"I'll ask my father if you can go in the evening." She said.

"You sure that will be ok with him?"

"Yes, he wouldn't take away your punishment when I asked; but I'm sure he'll relent on this."

"You asked him not to punish me?" I asked shocked.

She sighed, "Accidents happen. My father tends to forget that sometimes."

'All the time.' I thought.

"I guess I might see you later," I said.

"You will." She replied with a smile then walked into the office.

The next day I was lounging on my sofa enjoying it while I can. I grumbled when a knock came at my door. I got up and opened to see who it was.

"I'd like to see your fighting skills," Vladimir said once I opened the door.

"I'm not in the mood," I replied coldly.

"Afraid you'll lose to an old man?" he smirked

"It wouldn't be a challenge to beat you." I said

"Then it's a challenge."

A few moments later I was facing Vladimir in the training room. He stood there confident and smirking at me. He stood straight with his hands behind his back. Even when I crouched into a fighting position, he didn't move.

'This is going to be easy,' I thought.

I ran for him; but when I jumped to attack him he was gone. The next second I was on the floor and Vladimir was standing in the same spot and in the same position. I quickly jumped to my feet and tried to attack him again. However, the outcome was the same. This continued on for another ten rounds before I stopped attacking.

"Giving up already?" He asked in amusement.

I glared then ran at him again only to end up on the ground once again. This time Vladimir was standing over me smirking.

"You rely too much on your strength then strategy." He said holding out his hand to me. After a moment of reluctance, I took his hand and he helped me to my feet.

"No I don't," I argued.

"So blindly running at me is strategy?" He asked amused, "didn't your father teach you about fighting?"

I looked away glaring at the wall.

"Ah," Vladimir said, "so no father then."

I sighed still not looking at him, "there was, but the only thing he taught me was how to take a beating."

There was a moment of silence.

"Go take a stance again Alec." Vladimir said returning to his side of the room. I did as he said and took a fighting stance. Instead of standing still, Vladimir slowly moved in on me with his hands still behind his back. Suddenly he ran towards me and attacked. Again I ended up on the floor.

"Here's a tip," he said helping me to my feet, "don't take a fighting stance."

"Why?" I asked

"When you look casual and confident," he said, "your opponent won't know what you're thinking. When they go for the attack, you will be ready for them. This will take them by surprise." He paused, "it also makes them hesitate before attacking. This gives you the opportunity to find their weak points or attack when they're unprepared."

"That makes sense," I said. 'I think...'

"Try again, but this time take a casual stance." I did as he told me. When he slowly walked towards me, I watched his every move. As he walked and stopped I noticed that he was a dominate right. When he stopped he would lean on his right leg. Vladimir ran towards me and I dogged to the left grabbing his left arm. In a flash I flipped him onto the ground smirking at him. Suddenly he grabbed my foot and I was on my back with him standing above me smirking.

"Don't get cocky kid." He said. I glared then grabbed his leg making him lose his balance. After Vladimir composed himself from the fall he sat crossed legged and looked at me. I copied his sitting position.

"You're a quick learner," he said, "that's always a good talent."

"Aro told me the same thing." I paused and looked at him, "I'm curious about something."

He raised an eyebrow as a response.

"When you first came here you said something about losing someone you love to someone else." I said, "why did you say that?"

Vladimir frowned a little, "I'll make you a deal," he said standing up and I followed, "when you admit your feelings for Raven I will tell you."

"I don't have any feelings for her," I growled.

"Alec you listen to me," he scolded, "whether you like it or not you're in love with Raven. Go out with her for the next couple moths and you'll see for yourself."

"I can't do that," I mumbled and quickly continued when he frowned, "I have to be in the dungeons for the next couple months."

"Why?"

"I attacked her personal guard for no reason." I replied. A sudden understanding look crossed his face.

"Tomorrow," he said, "kiss her that will answer all you questions."

Before I could respond he placed his hand on my head and messed up my hair. I growled at him and he stopped, smiling at me.

"Good job today kid." He said walking out of the room. A stupid smile spread across my face at his words after he left.

The next afternoon I met Raven at the pond. I was planning on giving her the necklace I bought her with Nessie. However, I decided to make it a birthday present in three months.

"Hello Alec," Raven said when I arrived at the pond, "I ran into Vladimir earlier. He said he had a good time with you yesterday."

I nodded and sat by her, "we spent the day in the training room."

"Fun."

"How was your shopping trip?" I asked.

"Wonderful." She said smiling brightly, "Nessie loves to shop."

"I think she gets it from her aunt." I mumbled

Raven laughed and for the rest of the afternoon we talked about the shopping trip. I told her about the covens that were helping us look for her. They all went home except for the Cullens.

"I'd like to meet them sometime." Raven said.

"Ask Aro to throw a ball," I said, "that's a fun way to meet them." She nodded and continued to talk about Nessie.

When the sun stared to set Raven sighed, "Demetri is on his was for you." She said standing up and I followed, "I guess I'll see you in a couple months."

"I guess." I murmured.

"What's wrong?" She asked placing a hand on my arm.

"I wanted to try something, but I'm not sure if you'll let me."

"Well," she said, "you never know until you try." I hesitated for a moment then carefully pulled her into an embrace. Raven instantly wrapped her arms around my neck; she knew what I was going to do.

I gathered up my courage and cupped her cheek in my hand leaning down. When our lips were millimeters away I took a deep breath and briefly touched my lips to hers. It was only for a second but I swear time stopped in that second. When Raven didn't pull away I moved my hand to the back of her neck and pulled her in for a full kiss. As we kissed I kept my arm around her waist not wanting to let go. I really wanted to part her lips and explore her mouth, but I decided to just keep it simple.

When someone cleared their throat we broke apart quickly. Demetri was standing near us smirking.

"Am I irrupting something?"

"Kind of," I said annoyed. Raven giggled still in my embrace.

"I'll wait for you at the garden entrance then." Demetri said walking away.

"May I ask now why you did that?" Raven asked tilting her head at me.

I shrugged reluctantly letting her go, "to be honest, I don't know."

"Well when you figure it out let me know." She said giving me one last quick kiss on the lips before saying goodbye.

When I arrived at the garden entrance John and Demetri were there talking. The second I came into view, John glared at me; I smirked back.

"Ready?" Demetri asked.

"Sure." I said not really caring about anything right now, except for the kiss.

As we walked to the dungeon Demetri spoke up; "so did you enjoy your make out session?" he teased.

"Bite me," was my response making him laugh.

"I'll see you later then." Demetri said locking the cell.

"Hay, what about my first drink?" I asked. Demetri stepped away from the cell and held up a glass and blood pack.

"You mean this?" he smirked knowing I couldn't reach him.

"This is harassment of a prisoner," I said glaring, "hand it over."

"Only if you admit you're in love with Raven."

"Go jump into a Volcano," was my response.

"Ok then, I guess I'll just take these with me." He said walking to the exit.

"Fine." I growled

"Fine what?" he asked looking back at me.

I took a deep breath and spoke softly, "I love her...I love Raven Volturi."

Author's Note:

Yup Alec finally kissed her :)

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