The sun streaming through the windows sneaked up under my eyelids in an attempt to conqure the darkness in my mind.
I groan trying to tell the sunlight to go away, but realizing that it wouldnt listen I peered my eyes open and looked around the room. The warmth in the sheets seemed to be lulling my eyes to close once again, so I sat up in order to shake the sleep from my head. The room was nothing but extravagent. With rich red carpet and warm carmel colored walls, it seemed to be fit for a princess, which was ironic considering I was guarding one.
I had become lissa's guardian with ease and as soon as graduation came, we picked up and moved to the court. Lissa really wanted to go to college in New York but the queen forbid it. I would have loved to live in New York although I think it really is safer at the Court. To be honest, I dont mind much because going out and guarding lissa in New York is not somthing I was looking foward to. New York is dangerous, not even counting how many Strigoi are lurking in the shadows. Also, since we are at the court, I dont have to be guarding lissa 24/7 which means I get my own room and alot of time off.
A knock at my door intterupts my thoughts, so I get up and open it expecting Lissa to be standing outside. Instead,
I am greeted by a gorgeous man. He is wearing a pair of jeans and a t-shirt that may or may not be too tight,
showing off all his muscles. His hair is messy and his green eyes gleam with a certain humor and the smirk on his face says it all as he takes in my apperance. Im sure I look great with my desheveled hair stretching down my back and my short shorts and t-shirt wrinkled, being a victim to restless sleep. "Shut it, Adrian. I am not in the mood." I say as he walks into my room.
"Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed." He says and he wraps his arms around my waist.
"No, I was just woken up at an odd hour of the night due to somebody." I stretch the last word to emphasise it.
A slight frown graces his lips. "Did I wake you up?" I smirk satisfied from his reaction. "No the sun did." He smirks as well before pulling me in for a kiss. I smile into the kiss and pull away after acouple of seconds. "Well, why are you here anyway?" I ask, curiosity getting the best of my manners. "What, I'm not allowed to see my girlfriend whenever I want?" He asks and sits down on my bed pulling me on his lap.
"No you are, but what if your girlfriend wants to sleep?" I ask and raise my eyebrows. "Well then she can sleep with me." He replies before pulling me in for another kiss.
I laugh and get off his lap and head into the bathroom. "Where are you going?" He whines.
I raise my eyebrows once again and turn to face him. "I need to go to the bathroom. Since when have you been so clingly?" I ask jokinly. He shakes his head and goes to my fridge to pull out a water. I walk into the bathroom and close the door. I sigh as a smile creeps its way onto my face. Once I am done I look at myself in the mirror. My hair is messy and flows down ending just above my hips. I walk out of the bathroom and look at Adrian, pouting. "I look like a mess." I say while attempting to smooth down my hair. Adrian takes my hands and smirks.
"A hot mess." He corrects. I roll my eyes and sit down on my bed, Adrian following suit. "So, What are we doing?" "Well, I thought we could go out to dinner." He says while playing with our intertwined hands.
"Um.. In the middle of the night?" I say while looking at the clock.
"Well, yeah.. I havent gone to sleep yet and I missed you." He looks up at me hopefully.
"Adrian, I'm already in my pajamas and I just saw you yesterday..." I trail off thinking about going out.
"Please Rose?" He purrs in my ear sending chills down my spine.
"Fine." I say giving in, "But I have to take a shower, do you mind waiting?"
"Nope, go right ahead." He smiles and kisses my forehead. I walk into the bathroom and turn the water on letting it penetrate my skin. Once I was done with my shower I grab my towel cursing at myself for not bringing clothes in the bathroom with me. I sigh and open the door. I walk into the room and go straight to my dresser. I feel arms wrap around me from behind.
"Mmm. Rose, you look good in a towel." Adrian whispers, the huskyness in his voice wrapping around my thoughts so I cant form a coherent sentence. I pull away from him and turn around. "If you keep acting like this, we are never going to get out of my room." I warn while pulling my towel tighter to my body so it doesnt fall.
"You're right, but can't I just enjoy it while it lasts?" He says while scanning over my body with lust-filled eyes. "Take a picture, it will last longer, sweetheart." I say before shutting the door to the bathroom in his face. "But I can't touch a picture!" I hear Adrian yell from the other side of the door. "Keep it up and that wont be the only thing you wont be able to touch!" I say while pulling my shirt over my head. "Ouch Rose, that hurts." He says back. I can just picture him putting his hand over his heart pretending to be hurt.
I brush my hair and my teeth and walk out of the bathroom completely ignoring Adrian's gaze. "You ready?" He says casually.
I dont answer him and just pull my jacket on. "Come on, Rosie." He says trying to get me to talk. "Dont call me Rosie." I say falling for it. God I cant stay mad at him. Damn.
"Sorry, Rossiiieee." He says emphasizing my horrid nickname and pulling me into his arms.
"I hate you." I mumble against his lips. He kisses me lightly.
"I love you too. Now lets go." He takes my hand and we walk out of the room. _
I am clutching my sides with laughter while Adrian and I walk throughout the shopping plaza. There were a few people walking the halls but it is mostly empty. We went to a small pizza place and had dinner and now we are just walking around and making fun of every store we pass. "So, babe, where to now?" Adrian asks as soon as my laughter dies down. "Lets go try free samples from that food store!" I say and point to the store acouple feet away. "Arent you full yet? You had, like, 7 pieces of pizza?" He asks while putting his arm around my shoulders. I just raise my eyebrows at him. He should know by now that I'm always in the mood for food. He looks at me and nods his head, "You're right, lets go." Just then his phone rings and he pulls it out of his pocket.
"Hello? Oh Hi.. Yep.. Uh huh.. Well.." He looks at me, "I'll be right back, Rose." I nod my head and give him a quick kiss before he wallks acouple feet away to talk in private. I sit on a bench and twiddle my thumbs while waiting for him to be done. I didnt notice someone walk up to me until I hear a voice that makes my stomach drop. "Roza?"