A/N: Hey everyone, well this is my first VA story...i just finished reading the series and this story popped into my head. Well, tell me what you think.
Rose POV
"You know," he said breaking me out of my thoughts, "under any other circumstances this would be hot. Instead you're looking at me like I'm some kind of science fair project."
I was suddenly struck with a brilliant idea; the perfect way to test my love for Dimitri.
"Why don't you ever use compulsion on me?" I asked him. "And I don't mean just to stop me from getting in fights."
"Because half the fun of you is that you're so difficult."
"Do it." I practically shouted.
"Do what?" Adrian asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"Use compulsion on me to make me what to kiss you—except you have to promise not to actually kiss me."
"That's pretty weird—and what I say something's weird, you know it's serious."
After some more convincing, he looked into my eyes and I could feel the thick cloud overpowering me. The warm blanket seeped over me, fitting itself to my body. Suddenly, every aspect of his body—his lips, his hands, his sent, everything was drawing me to him. I could already taste his lips on mine, and boy, did I want more.
His face moved closer to mine, his lips only inches away. I couldn't take the suspense any longer, I pushed my body up to reach his height, but something was stopping me from reaching his lips, his hands.
That warm peaceful cloud that was smothering me lifted.
"That's enough, Rose" Adrian said to me. Something over my head caught his attention, for he slowly backed away from me.
I turned around, not ready for the sight in front of me. Dimitri stood there, eyes murderous and full of sadness. He turned around and stormed off.
Running, I caught his arm and spun him around, my strength surprised the both of us. "Dimitri, stop, you don't understand!"
His cold voice stung as it sliced through me. "What's not to understand? You were just using me right? You don't love me. You love him, it is obvious, he doesn't want you so you used me to make him jealous, right?" I think that was the first time I had ever seen Dimitri so close to crying. The unshed tears made his eyes sparkle.
"NO! You don't understand, I was just doing what my councilor said!"
"Oh really?" He laughed a cold and heartless laugh, "Your councilor told you to go make out with Adrian, I find that really hard to believe."
"Please Dimitri, you have to believe me! I don't like him; I love you. Please!" Tears were streaming down my face. He looked shocked, he has never seen me cry, hardly anyone has.
"I can't do this anymore, Rose. I won't let myself love you anymore. All those rumors I've heard of you, not once did I ever think those were true, I guess I learned my lesson right? Don't ever fall in love."
"You…you love me?" I asked.
"No. I used to love you, but I give up, I just can't do it anymore."
"Please" I was begging, I knew that, but Dimitri was the best thing that ever happened to me, and I just can't let that go.
Without another word, he turned around and walked away. It felt like I was being torn in two, my better half walking away from me, and the worthless part of me was the only thing holding me together. I fell to my knees and started sobbing. Warm arms surrounded me and I didn't care whom they belonged to. For all I know, it could have been a Strigoi, but I didn't care, they could suck me dry and it wouldn't matter.
"Come on, Rose, it will all be ok. Talk it out with him tomorrow at practice. He will come to his senses, who can resist you?" Adrian tried to comfort me. It did help a little, but I would have to find out tomorrow.
"Thanks, Adrian, I have to go." I mumbled. The tears were slowing down, but they were still coming.
I stood up on shaky legs and walked to my dorm. Stupid, stupid me. Was the only thought going through my head.
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Dimitri POV
I can't believe she would betray me like that. I was planning on telling her that I loved her tonight. The only romantic thing I have ever done. During my years at school I was always focused on being the best, I never felt the need to have a girlfriend. And the one time I let myself fall in love, my heart gets ripped from my chest.
I was planning on taking Rose for a nice, long walk and then I would tell her I loved her. But what is the point now?
I knocked on the door in front of me.
"Come in," the voice on the other side of the door called.
"Sorry to intrude, but I need to talk to you, Headmistress Kirova."
"It is no intrusion, what do you need Guardian Belikov?"
"I would like to be reassigned, as soon as possible, please"
"Wha-what why?" she asked, speechless.
"I have let myself fall in love with a student, and I cannot be near her. I would like to be assigned somewhere else that could benefit from my help. I will still be Princess Dragomir's guardian, and I will be back for graduation." I said.
"May I ask which student?" she asked.
"Rose Hathaway." I answered.
"I thought so"
"You-you what?" I have no doubt my face showed the shock I felt.
"Why do you think I assigned you to be her mentor? I knew you wouldn't be able to resist her. The only man I have ever seen resist her is Christian. Tell me, does she feel the same way back?"
Still in shock I answered, "I thought so, but now I know she doesn't."
"Ok, you will be working at the Royal Court. You leave tomorrow morning during daylight, 7 AM same time as curfew."
"Thank you, headmistress, and I will have a replacement for Rose's trainings meet her in the Gym. If you see Rose, could you give her this note?" I asked and she nodded.
"And Dimitri," I turned to look at her, "good luck." I nodded and left the room to go talk to Alberta.
I saw her on the way back to my room and called to her, "Alberta!"
"Yes Guardian Belikov," she replied.
"I need to ask you if you could take over Rose's trainings for me."
"Of course, for how long?" she asked, surprised. I seem to be shocking everyone today.
"Until graduation, I am leaving to go to the Royal Court."
She jaw fell open. She was not the kind of person many people can astound.
"When are you leaving?" she asked getting over her temporary surprise.
"Tomorrow morning," she nodded.
"I have to pack," I said and turned around, "oh, and Alberta."
"Yes?"
"Could you not tell Rose where I am going, I don't want her to follow me."
"Why would she follow you…you know what, I don't want to know. Sure I won't tell anyone."
"Thank you." With that I left and went up to my room. I packed all of my belongings and got ready to leave. Why didn't Roza tell me the truth, it could have saved me from a lot of heartbreak.
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Rose's POV
I woke up the next morning anxious to see, and talk, to Dimitri. I turned to look at the clock and saw that it was 5 in the afternoon, I had 30 minutes until my practice with him, but I decided to get there early, Dimitri is always early.
I changed quickly and made my way across the campus to the gym. Not surprisingly, the door to the gym was propped open as it always was when Dimitri was waiting for me to arrive.
I practically ran to the open door and walked inside. "DIMITRI," I yelled.
"He's not here," a voice called from behind me. Normally I would jump ten feet in the air, but I am a guardian-to-be and we don't jump, that much.
"Hello, Alberta, do you know where he is, or when he is coming back, I need to talk to him." I asked as calmly as possible, but worry was seeping into me.
"I don't think he is coming back, he left earlier today with all of his belongings."
She said, and sensing what I was about to say, she added, "I don't know where he went."
I felt the last bit of life slip out of me, figuratively of course, and fell to my knees once again and wept. Alberta just stood there looking at me like I was crazy.
"This is all my fault" I think that broke her out of her shock.
She bent down next to me and said, "How is this your fault?"
"I had Adrian use compulsion on me to make me kiss him, just to prove that I love Dimitri, because that is what the councilor told me to do, but he saw me try to kiss Adrian and he got mad, and sad. He left and now he isn't coming back, and it is all my fault." I sobbed. I couldn't take it anymore; I got up and ran off. I was now technically eighteen and I didn't need anymore "lessons". I am leaving.
I ran up to my room and packed all of my necessities. Then I ran to Lissa's room. I started pounding on her door until she answered. When she did, I was not surprised to see Christian sitting on the floor. She saw my teary eyes and my packed bag and said, "You're leaving." There was no question in her voice; she was stating the obvious.
"I just can't do this anymore. I fell in love with Dimitri and I ruined it. He isn't here anymore and it is my fault. I ruin everything and it is time for me to leave. I have to leave. I'm sorry."
At that point the tears started flowing again.
"I understand, trust me I do, but do me a favor." She asked
I nodded
"Take care of yourself and don't do anything rash." I gave a small chuckle and nodded again. I gave her a hug and was surprised when Christian came up and gave me a hug also.
I nodded to them and left to Headmistress Kirova's office. When I got there, I knocked on the door. When she told me to come in, I opened the door.
"Headmistress, I am here to withdraw from the academy." I told her skipping all the pretenses.
She looked shocked, "Rose, we are only a few months away from graduation. Why are you leaving? Are you going to live in the blood-whore communities?"
"No, I am not. I am going to kill Strigoi. I am ready to fight, and I just can't stand it here anymore, I'm sorry. I am legally eighteen now and I don't need any permission to drop out."
She looked even more shocked then she was earlier.
"Here are the papers," I handed them to her.
"Goodbye Rose."
"Bye"
And I left the room with a broken heart and no place to go.
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