HA! I put my new story up seriously early! My room is like crap but at least I got this chapter up. I have no idea why, but in my profile, it says I'm still from the US when I'm in Russia right now. Weird, huh? I think it's just a glitch or something but I don't care. So here's my new story. Keep in mind that Rose is a Moroi, Dimitri is a dhampir, Lissa is a dhampir, Mason is a Moroi, and Christian is a dhampir. :D

"I expect highly of you, Kirova, in terms of my daughter. This is Rosemarie." my father, Abe Mazur announced, pushing me forward lightly so I could be inspected by the old hag who supposedly was my new Headmistress.

"Very nice to meet you, Rosemarie." Kirova greeted with a fake smile.

I stared at her with cold eyes.

"It's Rose." I corrected blankly.

They both ignored what I had said and continued to discuss the school transfer shit.

"As you know." Abe started. "Rose here is the last of the Hathaway line. I fear her safety and would like to put her in a good school that would handle both that and her…uncontrollable attitude. I am hoping that St. Vladimir's will fix this. I've been moving her from school to school, in hopes that they not only will protect her, but handle her immature attitude."

I glared at him. Who said he could go up to some psycho and tell her to be aware of my 'uncontrollable' attitude? This was crap. I mean I could never stay in one school for eight months tops. He had never given me the reason on why he had chosen St. Vladimir's instead of the many other insanely better schools in Russia. But I had a feeling I was about to find out.

"St. Vladimir's is the best school in Montana, Mr. Mazur. You've chosen wisely. Is there anything else you would like me to know?" Kirova asked, in a pleasant tone.

"Yes, actually there is. Does Dimitri Belikov still go to school here?"

Kirova straightened herself. "Why, yes. He's a senior right now. Top of the class, I might add."

Abe's smile was wide.

"I'd like to talk to him and introduce him to Rose. I've seen him fight when he was little, and I've been very close friends with the Belikovs. In fact, I've arranged for him to be Rose's guardian when she graduates."

My jaw dropped down. So this was the reason he had chosen this school. Because my future guardian was here?

"But dad-

Kirova interrupted me. "It will be my honor to call him."

Once she left, I turned grimly to Abe.

"Why do I even have to go here?" I asked miserably.

He held his chin up in the air. "It's for the best, Rose. Please understand. And I know you'll be close friends with Dimitri. Just don't get too close."

I rolled my eyes. Typical Abe. According to him, I could only date royal Moroi boys. He said that was 'for the best' so I would eventually have a Moroi child that would carry on the Hathaway line. I could never date a dhampir, no matter how hot, because if I was pregnant, I would have another dhampir and the Hathaways would be a speck of air.

"Here he is." Kirova said a few minutes later.

Behind her was a man, probably about eighteen or seventeen. He was tall. Like, really tall. Probably six foot seven. He had dark brown hair that was tied back in a loose ponytail. And he had deep, dark eyes that seemed endless. He was wearing a brown coat, sort of like one of those western kinds called 'dusters', denim jeans, and black shoes. I had to admit. He was hot.

"Dimitri!" Abe called out, moving forward to pat the guy's back. Huh, my future guardian. Not bad.

"Do you remember me?" Abe asked, smiling.

Dimitri nodded solemnly. "Of course I do, Mr. Mazur."

He had a faint Russian accent that laced and curled around his words.

"Well" Abe said, motioning to me. "This is Rose. You'll be guarding her when you graduate."

Once his eyes flickered to me, I thought right there, I would just melt. My body automatically felt warmer. My heart was beating like a million times faster, and adrenaline was pumping in my blood.

"Hello." Dimitri spoke. That one word sent sparks flying everywhere.

I gave him my man-eating smile. But surprisingly, he didn't budge. The only expression he had on was his guardian mask.

Abe coughed, feeling the tension between us. "Well, I have to go organize some transfer papers. I'll see you later, Rose."

Kirova stepped forward eyeing both of us. Then, she glanced at Dimitri.

"Why don't you give Rose a little tour around the campus? I'm sure she would love that."

I was about to protest when Dimitri answered with a quiet, "Okay."

Once we were outside, I took a deep breath. At least I was out of that.

"So…" I tried to start up.

"So…" Dimitri mimicked.

I had a question on my mind. So I came right out and said it.

"You don't really want to guard me…since it's arranged by my dad and all, do you?"

He sighed then looked forward and continued to walk. A minute later, he answered.

"All that it matters is that the Moroi are safe. It's not up to me who I guard, but I just want to know I'm helping to protect you. And I'm greatly honored for you father to choose me, since you are the last of the Hathaway line."

"So you've heard of me." I said, looking down.

"Of course I have. You don't think I don't do a little research on the Moroi I'm protecting."

"How long have you known you'd be guarding me?" I asked, finally looking up at him.

"When Abe Mazur came to visit me and my family when I was three, still living in Russia, he told me that I would be responsible for guarding you. I was determined and excited and I've been looking forward to it, even now."

I stared at him with amazement. "That's incredible. And I'm glad that Abe chose you to be my guardian."

He gave me a half smile then looked away quickly.

"Are you hungry or something?" he asked. "I could take you to the feeders…"

I shook my head. "No, it's okay. I'd rather just go to the cafeteria and get a snack."

He shrugged and lead me to a grey building, where Moroi and dhampirs were walking back and forth, in and out of the building.

Dimitri led me to the very long line of people, then said, "Sorry for the short tour, but I have to go meet up with one of my teachers. I'll come find you later so I could show you around more."

I smiled at him then nodded. "See you later."

He gave me one last look before slowly turning away and walking out of the cafeteria. I took a deep breath. Don't worry, Rose. You'll manage.

Once I was across from he aisle of foods, I realized I wasn't hungry anymore. Aw, what the heck? I didn't wait in this long line for nothing. I shrugged then reached for one of the unappetizing looking brownies.

"I wouldn't take that if I were you."

I pulled my arm back quickly then swerved to the girl in front of me. Her mouth was pulled into a deep smirk. She had dirty blonde hair, jade-blue colored eyes, pale skin, and she was the same height as me. It only took me a second to find out she was a dhampir, because of the one molnija mark drawn on the back of her neck.

"It tastes like crap." she said, her pink heart-shaped lips moving around every word. "Well, chocolaty crap."

I smiled.

She slid down the counter, pushing her trey down along the rails. I took this as a signal to follow her, so I did.

"I'm Lissa." she introduced. "Lissa. Dragomir."

"I'm Rose Hathaway." I said, realizing there was nothing on my trey and putting it back.

"You're new here, huh?"

I nodded.

"Why don't you sit with me?" Lissa craned her head to an empty table.

I shrugged then sat down on the chair opposite from her.

"So." she started. "I saw you came in with Belikov."

I lifted my eyebrows in surprise. "Yeah…why?"

She shrugged, shoving a greasy French fry smothered in ketchup in her mouth.

"You mean you've never heard of Dimitri Belikov?"

I shook my head. "Should I?"

She grinned.

"I'm just surprised." she said. "Every other school knows who he is. He's like a god. Every single Moroi wants him to be their guardian." I smirked slightly in my mind. "He has, like, twenty something molnija marks! He broke the record for the youngest person ever to get those many marks. Not to mention he's insanely hot. Too bad he's not dating these days."

"Oh?" I said, sneaking one of her fries from her trey and shoving it into my mouth.

"Yup." she rolled her eyes. "He's like this", she crossed her middle finger with her pointer finger. "with his guarding duties. It seems like he doesn't even need school. But anyways, he's impossible to get, unless you find something that means more to him then his job."

My face fell. That was the reason why he didn't fall for my man-eating smile. Tough luck. I didn't feel like telling Lissa, or anybody that Dimitri was my soon to be guardian. It would start up many rumors and I didn't feel like being in the middle of them.

Just then, a Moroi boy with red hair and a dhampir guy with black hair sat down beside us. The black-haired boy gave Lissa a peck on the lips before plopping down beside her.

"Who's this?" the redhead asked, jabbing his chin at me.

Lissa swallowed the last of her fries then said, "Christian, Mason, this is Rose. She's new. Rose, this is my boyfriend Christian", she pointed to the black haired dhampir boy who had kissed her. "and my best friend, Mason." she pointed to the guy sitting beside me.

"She's hot." I heard Mason mutter to Christian.

I rolled my eyes. "When have I haven't heard that one before?"

Mason's mouth spread to a wide grin. "All the time. But I said it the best."

"Just mind Mason." Christian said. "He's always been desperate for a girlfriend. Well, at least a girl that actually talks to him."

Lissa and I couldn't help but laugh. Mason glared at Christian. Just then, the bell rang.

"Time for class." Lissa said. Gathering her trey, she turned to Mason. "You don't mind showing Rose to class, do you? Christian and I have combat class."

I was about to protest because I remembered Dimitri was going to meet me, but I figured he wouldn't show up. He probably had more important things.

"Sure." Mason said, leading me out the door. "What's your next class?"

I looked at the slip of paper Kirova had given me once we had arrived at St. Vladimir's.

"Slavic Art." I read.

"Looks like we're heading the same way then." he said. "I have Slavic Art too."

We walked in silence for a few minutes.

"So what's you element?" he asked.

"Fire." I said.

He looked surprise. "That's awesome. I wish I was fire. I have water."

"You sound like you hate water so much." I pointed out.

"I do. Water's gay. I mean, what do you do with it, except freeze and unfreeze snow?"

We eventually ended up in front of one of the many doors. Just before we could enter, Dimitri exited the door. I met his eyes without hesitation.

They were expressionless. Absolutely blank. Maybe what Lissa said was right.

But at the last moment, I saw the corners of his mouth tweak up. Then, he walked past us and left.

"No way." Mason murmured. "Did Belikov just smile at you?"

I shrugged. Maybe he had. Or maybe that had been just me.

So what did you guys think? Review and gimme some ideas. Remember, I'll update my other stories during the next two week period. Oh ya, and you probably are all wondering why Rose's last name is Hathaway instead of Mazur, but I'll mention that in the next chapter. :P

IMPORTANT: I WILL BE DELETING PROMISES LEFT BEHIND. IM SO SORRY EVERYONE, BUT ITS TOO HARD TO CONTINUE FOUR STORIES AND SINCE ITS NOT GETTING TO MANY REVIEWS, I WILL DELETE IT JUNE 30TH.