Adrian decides to have a gamenight with Rose, when things go downhill after that idea...

ROSE POV

I knocked on Adrian's' door, wondering why I had even came. I had gotten a text from him saying 'we really should hang out. Come to my room.' Adrian opened it and gave me a smile. "Good to see you, Rose." He said.

"What do you want, Adrian?" I asked, stepping around him into the room. He shrugged innocently.

"I just thought we should have a game night. You know, just play some friendly games and get to know each other? I even Googled some stuff to do." Adrian explained. "Of course, you don't have to stay, if you don't want to…" I rolled my eyes and figured I better get it over with.

"Whatever. Sure, I guess. It's not like I had anything better to do." I said. My day, or normal people's night, had been pretty laid back so far. Lissa was off with Christian making out in the library, and Dimitri was doing some guardian stuff. Adrian gestured for me to sit down at the couch, while he dug around in the cupboard. "Found it!" He called triumphantly, pulling out a bottle of vodka. Great, so game night has something to do with vodka. I didn't know why I was so surprised. I mean, it was Adrian I was dealing with. "What game are we playing?" I asked, afraid of the answer.

ADRIAN POV

I smiled wickedly, and went to the pantry, pulling out three glasses. I was really looking forward to this game. In fact, I had even sobered up (Mostly) just to see Rose play this. I set the glasses down on the coffee table, along with the vodka. "Um… Adrian, isn't it just the two of us?" Rose asked, obviously confused.

"Yes, little dhampir, it's just us. Let me explain the game. But first, do you have any quarters?" I told her. Rose looked a little annoyed as she fished in her pockets for some change. And might I say, Rose was looking hot in her white tank, black Levis', and black lace up combat boots. Licking my lips, I leaned in closer. Rose looked up and jumped off the couch.

"What the hell are you doing?" She yelled at me.

"I'm sorry, Rose. I just couldn't fight the urge to kiss you." I apologized insincerely. She made a disgusted face and sat down a little farther away from me on the couch.

"You've been drinking…Haven't you?" She asked. After a pause, I shrugged.

"I consider myself sober enough." I said. Ignoring me Rose pulled some quarters out of her pocket. Handing them to me she asked,

"Okay. What now?"

"The game is called beer pong, but because we are playing with vodka, let's call it vodka pong. You would normally use a ping pong ball, but I'm fresh out, so we'll have to make do with quarters. This is how you play. You bounce the quarters into this glass here," I said, demonstrating. "If you make it, I have to drink a full glass of vodka. If you don't it's my turn to try and get a quarter in. If I make it, you drink a glass of vodka. I would go again, if I made it in. Then I keep going, each time I make it, you drink another full glass. You play until one person is so drunk they can't do it anymore. Sound good?"

For a moment, Rose paused. I actually was beginning to think about backing out when she answered, "Sure. Let's do this." I smiled.

"That's the Rose I know and love! Here, you can go first." I offered her the quarters.

ROSE POV

Wow, this game was weird. But of course, it had to do with vodka, and that's all Adrian cared about. I took the quarters and bounced one off the table, making it into the glass. Adrian didn't seem to mind as I poured him a glass of vodka. He chugged it down. "Keep going." He said, his words starting to slur. I bounced another quarter, this time missing. Eagerly he grabbed the quarters, bouncing one on the table, going into the empty glass. With a laugh he poured the vodka. I wasn't going to be bested by him, so I picked it up and started drinking. The vodka was sweet-sour, and made my throat tingle. I coughed, and pulled the cup from my lips. I almost set it down but Adrian stopped me. "Drink it." He commanded. Crinkling my nose, I gulped the rest of it down. Making a sour face, I set the empty glass down. Everything was becoming fuzzy. I shook my head trying to clear it, while Adrian went again. He made the quarter into the cup. "Oh come on!" I exclaimed as he poured another glass.

"Rose, just drink it. I've had stronger" he pointed out, handing me the glass. I groaned, plugging my nose as I hurried to finish it.

"There." I said, putting it on the table. Adrian made another quarter in. I bit my lip and mentally told myself to get through this as I drank yet another cup. It was becoming difficult to see, much less think. I was slightly aware as Adrian missed the cup. He place the quarters into my hand. Out of luck, I made it in. With some difficulty, I managed to pour him some vodka. He gulped it down. When he pulled it from his lips, it almost looked like he wanted more of the strong drink. I focused as much as I could, because I didn't want to have to drink any more as I bounced the quarter. It hit the rim of the glass, and fell in. Shaking a little, I emptied the rest of the bottle into his glass. "Here you go." I said, surprising myself how drunk I sounded.

ADRIAN POV

"Eh… I couldn't." I said, trying to push the drink away. Rose looked a little pissed.

"You don't get to back out now." She said, shoving it back to me. I sighed. Rose was so hot when she was pissed. I took it and forced it down.

"Hey… It's empty." I said, pointing at the bottle.

"Well duh. Now what?" She questioned.

"Uh… How many drinks have you had?" I said, looking over at her. Rose counted on her fingers.

"Three. You?"

"Three. It's a tie." I sighed. "Well we need to do something to determine who wins...Right?" I couldn't think straight.

"Whatever. I just know I'm going to win, so I'll let you choose the tie breaker." She said, leaning her head back on the couch.

"Hmm… I've got it!" I said, leaping off the couch. "Whoever scares Christian first wins." Rose looked at me, confused. I Groaned. "Christian… Lissas' boyfriend?" Recognition dawned on her face. "You get a turn to scare him, if it doesn't work, I get a turn. And I guess ladies first." I added a little grudgingly. She shook her head.

"I'm gonna need think about it. You go first." She said slowly. I shrugged.

"Whatever works for you." Thinking quickly I picked up the empty bottle and opened the door and left my room in search of Christian. I spotted Eddie a little ways down the hallway, holding hands with Mia. Walking over I interrupted them. "Have either of you seen Christian?" I asked. Eddie quickly dropped Mia's hand.

"He was with Lissa in the library-" He started. Hearing enough I grunted and headed over to the library. Once there I combed up and down the aisles, looking for him. I saw them giggling and kissing in the back of the room. I put on my best fear face and practiced being out of breath. I dashed up to the two of them. "Christian! Hurry, you need to help her!" I said, acting like I had run all the way around school to find them. Lissa looked concerned.

"What's wrong?" She asked.

"Its- It's Tasha! The strigoi got to her! You have to help! She-she might already be gone." Christian jumped up.

"Show me where she is!" He said, terror creeping into his voice. Nodding I spun around and ran out of the library. I led him to the edge of the forest, as if we were going to the cabin. I stopped suddenly and turned to face Christian.

"What? Is she around here?" He asked, looking for a bloodied Tasha. With that I fell to the ground, laughing. Confused, he stared at me.

"I got you! You were scared! I win!" I exclaimed. Christian realized what had happened, and he angrily stomped away, no doubt heading back to Lissa. He was probably only mad at me cause I disturbed their make out session. Whatever. I don't care. "I beat you, Rose!" I called out to no one in particular. Deciding I better let her know who won, I got off the ground and stumbled back to my room.

ROSE POV

Adrian beat me. Of course. He is the world's best at drinking and still being able to think. I was just deciding that I should tell Christian that Lissa was kidnapped by strigoi when Adrian came waltzing back into his room. "I scared him." He said, casually walking over to the kitchen and checking the date on some wine. "Want some?" he asked me. I shook my head.

"First, how did you scare him? And second, how on earth can you drink anymore?" I asked incredulously.

"I scared him by telling him the strigoi got to Tasha. Man, you should have seen the look in his eyes." Adrian said, pouring himself a glass. "And I can keep drinking because I like the taste, thank you very much." He sat down next to me on the couch.

"Well, you are the drinking king. I should've known better than playing vodka pong with you." I said rolling my eyes. I checked my watch and suddenly realized what time it is. "It's been… Interesting, but I'm gonna go before you try to kiss me again." I said, standing up. Adrian acted like he couldn't hear me as he took another swig of his drink. As I opened the door, he said. "It's been fun, Rose. Oh, and don't worry. I have plans for your other friends to." He winked at me as I left.

I stumbled into my room and collapsed on my bed. I'm so going to have a hangover tomorrow. I just hope the vodka wasn't poisoned or something like that. I fell into a deep sleep, wondering what exactly Adrian wanted to do with my friends.