I don't own Vampire Academy or Bloodlines. All rights goes to wonderful Richelle Mead :)
This was one of these worse mornings, when you can't get yourself out of the bed. Alarm clock had already beeped 10 minutes ago and Rose was still in her bed. Since Dimitri was in Palm Springs mornings wasn't so pleasant any more. Memories of Dimitri holding her in his embrace kept Rose in her bed 5 minutes longer than she could afford. So she should run to the gym without her usual breakfast: donuts and cup of hot coffee.
Although her shift was in the afternoon, she had training in the gym with few other Royal guardians. Rose had to catch a lot since she was back in guardian lines. After Lissa's crowning ceremony, doctor told her that she need to rest for few weeks so she could heal quicker, without any complications. As Rose felt herself tired she agreed doctor, of course, not without pouting. But when there was attack to Jill, she couldn't stay away and she returned to her duty.
,,So, Hathaway, what took you so long?'' asked Hans when Rose came in the gym.
,,I guess she had a very hot dream about her buddy!'' laughed Alex, one of Lissa's guardians with whom Rose shared most of their shifts.
As a surprise, Rose didn't want to say anything witty, so she just showed Alex her tongue as she was 5 years old kid. ,,I'm here. Let's start work out!''
Not very enthusiastic she started to do some warm ups, realizing that she really was late for 10 minutes and all others had already done their warm ups. Angrily looking to Rose, Hans started sparring. He was punctual man, he didn't liked when someone was late.
,,Well, Rose, will you be my sparring partner?'' asked Alex.
Rose almost jumped up from her place where she was sitting after warming up and watching other guardians sparring. She almost punched his face.
,,Don't you ever dare to sneak!'' she hissed.
,,Where you daydreaming? Than it won't be hard to knock you down,'' Alex laughed.
,,I doubt that,'' Rose looked at him challengly, watching as previous guardians ended their fight. ,,I guess it's our turn… Come, Alex. I hope you're not afraid to be knocked out again…''
As they step in the sparring ring, the fight started immediately. They both were looking dangerous, strong and coldblooded. Alex started to punch her, but Rose avoided his punch and used her chance to punch him hard right on chest. In a second Alex responded with the same and this time Rose couldn't avoid it. Her breathing stopped for a moment, her head become dizzy and she hit the floor.