A/N

This takes place after Vampire Academy. I hope you all like it! Please tell me what you think of it in a review! Thanks so much! :)

~vampireangelxx~

Rose's P.O.V

"Hey, Comrade," I greeted Dimitri. It was time for training, and I fell into step beside him, as we headed toward the Academy's gym.

We entered the gym, and Dimitri said, "We're going one on one," as he took off his duster, and he was wearing a dark grey tank top and sweats.

We headed toward the middle of the gym, where the mats were, and we stepped onto one and faced each other.

"Okay. So we're practicing offensive and defensive moves. Show me what you got." He said. My fist almost touched his chest, but he was on the defensive.

He knocked me down on the mat, pinning my arm against my side. I glared. "No fair," I exclaimed. "You barely gave me a chance!"

He let me go and straightened up. I stood up. "Life isn't fair, and I did give you a chance. I just blocked your move." He shrugged. I sighed in frustration.

"Fine, life isn't fair, blah, blah, blah. What do I do next?" I ran my fingers through my hair in agitation. The look in his eyes told me he noticed that.

"That's all for today. See you tomorrow." He said, putting on his duster. He walked out the gym. I walked out soon after he left. I didn't want him to think I was following him.

I headed toward my dorm, since it was Saturday, and I saw Lissa holding hands with Christian. They looked good together. Actually, they looked perfect together.

I stared wistfully at them. They were a distance away from me, near the Moroi dorms, but it looked like she was laughing. I wished I had someone to hold…someone to care for.

Then I felt a spark of jealousy shoot through me. I really wished I had someone to love. Someone to be with. Someone I couldn't be without. Someone I could laugh with, someone that would make me feel like I belonged.

I tried to shake it off as I walked towards the dhampir dorm.

When I arrived at my room, I went to my desk and sat down in the desk chair. I turned my computer on and checked my email. I didn't have any recent emails.

I turned my computer off and heard a knock at my door. I got up and answered the door. It was Mason.

"Oh, hey Mason, what're you doing here?" I asked.

"I just thought I'd let you know that Kirova said we could have a prom. She said it was okay."

"Really? Awesome!" I said. "How'd you know about that? And who thought of it in the first place?"

"Lissa told me and she was the one who thought of it. In fact, she even went straight up to Kirova's office and asked her."

"Huh."

I didn't expect that. I smiled. "Guess I have to find a dress, huh? When is the prom?" I asked.

"It's tomorrow."

"What?" I exclaimed. "That gives me hardly any time to find a dress!"

"Lissa already has one for you. She knows your favorite type of style. I like it," He grinned.

"Oh. Okay. So, will I like it?"

"No."

"Oh."

"You'll love it."

"Mason, you're so weird," I grinned.

"I'm serious. You will love it. It's definitely quite your style." He smiled. I gave him my man eater smile, and his eyes lit up like the 4th of July.

The next morning, I woke up and got dressed, and then I heard a knock on my door. I opened it but no one was there. I started to close the door until something told me to look down.

I did and saw a flat rectangular box placed in front of my door. I sensed through the bond Lissa's emotions: She was happy and excited for prom. She was also nervous.

She was going with Christian, obviously, and I had no idea who I was going with.

Maybe I could go with Mason, just for the heck of it. I picked up the box and set it on my bed. I shut the door behind me. I sat on the edge of my bed, and carefully, almost hesitantly, lifted the lid of the box.

After standing up, I held out the dress across my hip and stood in the front of the mirror. The dress was blood red, and the fabric was satin. It was strapless.

I took off my clothes and slipped on the dress. It clung to my chest and hips. It went down to a few inches above my knees.

Mason was right. I did love this dress. It fit my style perfectly. I saw a small, square box inside the long flat box, and I picked it up and lifted the lid. I gasped at what I saw inside.

It was a diamond necklace, with a heart pendant, and there were facets of rubies within the pendant. It was stunning. I saw matching earrings, and I put both on. The necklace was a bit trickier, because of the clasp, but I somehow managed it.

I slipped my feet into a pair of black knee length boots with heels that Lissa had gotten me and walked out the door. I entered the lobby, and saw groups of Moroi girls and boys dressed up for the prom.

Mason walked up to me, grinning as he looked me up and down.

"Wow, Rose, you look…hot." He said, his eyes lighting up again as I gave him my man eater smile.

"So will you be my date, Mason?" I asked. I grinned when he blushed, and he grinned back.

"Of course I will," He replied, bowing gallantly. I smiled and took his hand. We walked out of the dorm, and as we walked across campus, to the gym since it was time, I noticed that Mason was wearing a tux.

"Wow, Mason," I said.

He laughed. "You finally noticed? My mom gave it to me, but it was with great reluctance, since it was my dad's."

"Oh. Really? Wow." I said.

"Yeah. It fits me. He wore it when he was a teenager. Otherwise, it wouldn't fit me obviously."

"Yeah." We arrived at the gym and as we walked in, I saw Dimitri on the far end of the gym, talking to Alberta Petrov, the captain of the guardians here at the Academy. I saw her nod and then walk away. Dimitri's eyes met mine.

My heart was beating fast, working overtime, as he walked toward us.

"Hey, Rose, I'm going to go talk to Eddie. I'll be back soon," Mason said.

"Okay," I glanced back at him. He walked away. When I turned around, Dimitri was by my side. "Hey, comrade, what's up?" I said, just trying to make small talk.

"Nothing really, but I need to tell you something," He said seriously.

"Okay," I said slowly, warily.

After a long moment of silence, he said abruptly, "Don't forget your training tomorrow." And he left shortly thereafter.

I shook the confusion off and went to find Mason. He was at one of the tables lined against the wall, the one that held the punch bowl and snacks, and he looked up and saw me approach.

He grinned lazily. "Hey, Rose, want some punch?" He asked.

"Sure," I said. He handed me a cup and we chugged it down at the same time.

"Let's dance, my favorite song is playing!" I said and took his hand and led him to the middle of the floor, where some couples were already dancing.

The song Moves like Jagger by Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera played. I swayed my hips, with my hands raised above my head, and I heard some Moroi whistling.

I danced and danced until I was out of breath. I went to sit down in one of the chairs lined up against the wall. Mason was dancing with his friends.

"Hey, Rose," A very familiar voice greeted me. I shifted in my seat and saw…

…Lissa.

"Hey, Liss, so you came up with this whole idea? I gotta say it rocks." I complimented her.

"Thanks, Rose. I'm glad you're having a good time," She said, smiling. She sat down beside me, and squeezed my hand.

Then Christian strode over to us and sat down next to Lissa.

"Hey, Rosie," He smirked. I glared.

"I swear, if you call me Rosie one more time…" I let the threat dangle there.

But his smirk just grew bigger. Lissa gave us a scolding look.

"Stop it, both of you." She chastised. But I could feel her amusement through the bond.

She was wearing a sea blue, spaghetti strap, dress with tiny emeralds around the neckline, and it was low cut. Her hair was in a side bun, and Christian was wearing a dress shirt and black jeans.

She looked radiant and I could tell from the look in Christian's eyes that he thought the same too.

Yeah. This was a night I'd never forget.

A/N

I'll update ASAP. Please review, and tell me what you think :) Thank you! :)

~vampireangelxx~