Chapter 1

Hey! This is the first story I have ever written. Yeah, it's another RxD story but I hope you'll like it. Again sorry for grammar mistakes!

I don't own anything, Richelle Mead does.

-Andre, no! I'm going to be late!-

He was running around the house with my school bag and I was chasing him. This was my first day in new school in Russia. I came here sometime in June. I've been living here for almost three months.

My name is Rosemarie Hathaway. I'm seventeen years old. I used to live in Montana. I used to attend St. Vladimir's academy. I was really comfortable there but when my best friend Lissa Dragomir moved to Russia because her father got a job there my world shattered. We were like sisters. They were like the family I never had. I had a mother actually. But that was before she died in a car accident. That was nearly four months ago, in May.

I was broken. I still am. First Lissa and now my mother. In fact she wasn't really a good mother. I don't know if she loved me but if she did she wasn't showing it. She would visit me at the academy occasionally. But it would often end with a fight. We just had different characters.

I never met my father. I didn't even know who he is. I only know he was from Turkey and that he has a really cool hair that I hered from him. My mother told me that he just couldn't be with us. She said he didn't want to bring us in some danger. I didn't know what to think about it.

When my mother died I contacted Lissa and told her what happened. She comforted me and told me that everything will be okay. I actually believed her. She always knew how to calm me.

I was suprised what happened next: her parents came to the academy and they talked to the principal Kirova. She is a bitch if you ask me. They told her that I'm still underage and that someone has to take care of me now that my mother is gone. They said they would be happy if they can take me to their home and that they already think of me a their child.

I was really touched. No matter how sad I was, it was a relief to me that I will get to live with Lissa again.

She lives in Russia in a little town called Baia. The house in which they live is pretty big – they are wealthy. Lissa lives with her parents and with her brother Andre. He's a year older than us and he's a senior. He'll go to college next year.

They were all very kind to me. I liked to make jokes with Andre. He was like a big brother to me. His parents are the most kindest people I have ever met. They think of me like I'm their own daughter.

They also have a room for training. Andre is a school athlete and he needs to train. I like to practice too. Everyone think that is weird or a girl but i know how to fight. I used to attend fighting classes when I was at the academy. Now when I'm not going to those classes anymore I still want to stay in good shape. I love to spar. Sometimes Andre an I practise together.

And now I was going to be late because of that same Andre who didn't want to give me my bag so I can get ready to school.

-Andre, come over here you stupid moron!-I shouted.

-Hey, you don't need to insult me!-he sounded like he was offended but I know this is all a joke to him.

When we reached the pool (yes, they also have a pool) Andre stopped so he wouldn't fell in the water. I finally caught him and I knocked him down to the flor. I took my bag from him and tried to get out from his grip but he was to strong and he wouldn't let me get out.

He started to tickle me. I couldn't stop laughing.

-Andre, stop…let me go!-

-What did you say earlier?-he asked still tickling me.

-I'm sorry okay, I'm sorry I didn't mean what I said! Please stop!-

-That's more better Rosie.-he smiled.

-What did you call me?-I asked angrily. He knew I hate when people call me Rosemarie or Rosie. It's Rose!

He was just pretending. –What wrong did I say?-

-Oh, you…-

I failed to finish my sentence because his mother and Lissa came to see who was shouting.

-Oh, not you two again! I have more trouble with the two of you then I would have if I had ten children to take care of!- Mrs Dragomir said. Regardless to her words she was smiling. She had the same blond hair Lissa and Andre had.

They were all very pretty. Lissa had very skinny body, long straight hair and a cute little face. She was very gentle a caring. Andre was also very handsome. I used to call him my Pretty Boy.

Both Andre and I just smiled. We know she didn't mean it for real. We were always joking like that. They were all used to it.

-You two really should hurry or were gonna be late.-Lissa said in a motherly tone.

Andre chuckled. –You go Lissa, we'll come after you. After all it would be cool if Rosie got late on her first day, wouldn't it Rosie?-he asked me.

-Shut it, Pretty Boy.-I said glaring at him.

-And what if I won't Rosie?-

-Then I would be forced to kick your ass. We wouldn't want that, would we, Pretty Boy?- I saw he swallowed deeply. He knows I could kick his ass without any troubles.

-Are you sure Ros…-

He was cut of by Lissa.

-OK, that's enough you two! We're going to be late! And, Andre, you know I can't go without you because you're driving. Now come on or I'll be forced to drive your new Mazda RX-7. Now we we wouldn't want that, would we Pretty Boy?-she finished meaningly.

-No we wouldn't want that, come on Liss you know I'm just joking, right?-he looked scary. Every time when you mentioned him his new, expensive car he would go crazy. That car was his baby. I'm amazed he didn't gave it a name. Something like Bullet or Thunder.

I was laughing so hard my stomac hurt. Andre glared at me.

-You know you should get ready if you don't want to go on foot, Rosie.-he grined at me.

-Oh no you didn't call me…-

-Rose!-Mrs Dragomir and Lissa yelled.

…

We arrived to the school parking. Andre drove us to school after Lissa and Mrs Dragomir managed to seperate us.

I would have to remember that I need to wake up earlier tomorrow. I didn't have enough time for breakfast so I ate only two chocolate glazed doughnut and drank a glass of milk. I know people would think that's enough but hey, I can eat a lot.

When we came out of the car Lissa said she needs to hurry because she needs to talk to the professor that's teaching chemistry because of some book she needs.

-I'm sorry Rose but I won't be able to show you around. We came pretty late and if I can remind you it wasn't my fault so now you're on your own.-she said with apologizing look in her eyes.

-Oh, don't worry Liss, of course it wasn't your fault. It was Andre's fault so he will show me around while you're gone.-I said smiling at him evily.

-What…? But I need to find my friends. You know the people i hang out with?-He explained to me.

-I'm not retarded you know. You don't need to explain me like that.-

-Hey guys I need to go, see you later, bye.-Lissa said and went of living us alone.

-Okay, I'll shwo you around but only because you're smoking hot and because I wan't for you to met some people that I wouldn't want you to hang out with, okay?-he asked me looking me with worried eyes.

-I don't promise anything, but okay I'll listen to your advice. Are those people you're friends?-I retorted.

-Actually, they are.-

-Then why, are you ashamed of me or something?-I asked sounding a little bit of sad.

-No, of course not! Why would I be ashamed of you?-he said quickly. .It's just that are not safe for you and I don't want you to mess with them only because of your safety.-he explained.

-Okay, okay. I'll try to stay safe. But I don't make any promises.-I said while we were entering the school building.

-Thanks Rose. You know, you're actually a really good girl.-he said to me.

-I knew you love me since the first time we met.-I said looking him like I'm in love.

-Yeah baby, I knew that too.-sudenly a voice came from behind us. Three boys were walking toward us.

Andre smiled a greeted the guy in the middle who obviously said that. He had emerald eyes and brown hair. His body was well defined and muscled. He's very handsome. The other two guys were also handsome but not as much as the first one. What's with this school? I think I'm going to like it here.

Andre introduced us. –Hey Rose, this is Adrian Ivashkov, and over here is Jesse Zeklos and Mason Ashford.-Jesse had brown hair and brown eyes and Mason's hair was somehow orange but I liked him. He looked cute.

-Hey guys, this is Rosemarie Hathaway my little sister. –he joked. –She just came from America nearly three months ago and she's living with ous.

-Hey Rose.- Jesse and Mason said hello to me.

-Oh I would be happy to live with such a beautiful young lady. Andre you don't know how happy you are.-he said smirking at me. – I think I could sometimes sleep over at your's house mate.-he sugested.

I wanted to defend my honor. –I think that your thoughts are going the wrong way, don't you think, Adrian?-I asked him amused.

-Well I don't think that's true.-he said.

-Maybe you should think about it.-

-Maybe I will. You know you could help me thinking.-

-No, she couldn't.-Andre cut him of angrily. –Rose I should escort you to your first class or you'll be late.-he warned me.

-Okay, let's go. Bye guys.-I said to Mason and Jesse who stayed quiet while we were talking.

-Bye was good to meet you.-the three of them went off in some direction.

-You too, bye.-

Andre and I went in the other direction to my first class. He was quiet all the time.

-Hey Andre what was that about. Why were you so angry with Adrian?-I asked him when we reached the right classroom.

-Look…I just don't want you to have anything with him. He's a player and he'll just use you and then throw you away. I don't want that to happen to my little sister and you know you're like a sister to me Rose.-he explained looking me with worried eyes.

-Yes, I know but you also know that I know how to take care of my self so don't worry. If I have any problems I'll to my big brother and he'll help me.-I smiled to him.

-Yeah, he'll always be there for you.-

-Andre, thank you so much for everything.-I really loved him. He was a great support for me and I was very thankful for that.

-You don't have to thank me. That's why I'm here.-He hugged me.-Now go in there and show them who Rose Hathaway is.-

-You can count on it-

…

The day went well. I met some really cool people and they already thought of me as a friend. I met Eddie, Mia, Viktoria, Natalie and Christian. Lissa sat with them at the lunch and I joined them. They were all kind, especially Eddie and Viktoria. And I think that Christian has a thing for Lissa. They are looking each other all the time. I can't say he's ugly but definitely not my tipe. He has black hair and blue sparkling eyes. What combination is that? But it seems she likes it. I'll need to talk with her about that later.

It was good that this school was for children who spoke English because I wouldn't understand a word of Russian. I heard some kids speaking it. It sounds like a really cool language but I don't think I will learn it any time soon. Some children attending this school were also from Russia but they knew English because it's necessery for them to know it if they want to have a job i America when they finish college.

When the school was over i walked to Andre's car to meet him so we can go home. Lissa has extra hours of math because she needed to practise for some contest. When I came to Andre's car I saw he was with some guy. When I walked closer I saw he was really hot. Even more than Adrian.

He had brown, shoulder lenght hair, and eyes that had the color of chocolate. Through his T-shirt you could see muscles I have never seen. He was so well built. I couldn't take my eyes off him.

-Hey Rose this is my best mate, Dimitri Belikov. He's brother of Viktoria I think you met by now.-he said when I came to the car. –Dimitri, this is Rose.-

-Yeah, I know her. Hi, it's nice to meet you.-I said politely still amazed with his good looks.

-Hi.-he only said.-I saw he's checking me out.

At that moment something happened and when he looked me in the eyes we just couldn't stop looking at each other. I heard Andre saying something but we both ignored him. His eyes were so beautiful. I could drown in them. This one is my tipe, I thought. I hope this isn't one of Andre's friends I'm not supposed to hang out with. Unfortunately all my hopes were gone quickly.

-Hey Rose, I'm talking to you!-Andre said angry waving with his hand in front of my face. I don't know what happened. Like I was in some kind of a trance and now I finally woke up.

-Um…sorry what were you saying?-I asked totally mixed. I averted my look from Dimitri to Andre. Andre really looked pissed off.

-I said that now that I introduced you we could finally go home.-he said warning me with his look. I don't know why but I don't think I have permission to hang out with Dimitri.

-Okay, okay you don't need to be angry Pretty Boy.-now I was pissed off. I looked at Dimitri and he had a smirk on his face.

-Yeah Andre, don't be so harsh with little Rosie.-he said. He was still grinning at me evily. This was obviously entertaining him. Great. But I still noticed his Russian accent. It was really sexy.

-Wipe that smile off your face or I'll wipe it for you. And don't you ever call me Rosie in your entire life or I'll be forced to kick your ass.-now I was smiling.

-Well maybe you'll have a chance to show me that. Andre told me that you like to fight. Maybe you should join to the school club. They have trainings twice a week. I'm sure they will be happy if such a beautiful girl joins them-he said. Adrian already told me today I was a beautiful girl but when it came from Dimitri's mouth I kind of thought he really means it.

-Well maybe I'll do that.-I said, my voice cold while saying it. He was starting to act like a jerk. Handsome, but still a jerk.

-Andre was determined to break our conversation. –Hey mate we need to go. See you tonight.-

-Yeah, sure, bye.-Dimitri's response was.

Andre and I got in the car and while Andre was driving out of the parking lot I saw Dimitri entering in the car. He surely had an expensive car. It was Acura NSX in black color. I like the car. I like driving fast. I have my licence but I actually never drive because it's not necessery and because Andre would never let me sit behind the veel of his car. Mr Dragomir maybe would, in his Mercedes.

While Andre was driving I asked him what was that with Dimitri.

-Rose listen he is one of the guys you're not supposed to hang out with. You can be…oh, I don't know…friends but nothing more, okay?-he looked really upset.

-Look Andre, I know how to take care of myself. Besides I would never go near that kind of jerk. I can't believe how can you hang out with him.-

-He's not that bad. At least not with me. He's the best friend I could possibly want and I know he'll always watch my back.-

-Watch your back? In what way?-I was confused.

He looked caught. –In…several ways. But that doesn't matter. What matter is that he is an okay guy…but I still don't want you near him.-

I was thinking about that. I don't think he said me the whole truth but I left it for later.

-Okay I'll trust you on your words. What did you mean with that 'see you tonight'?-I asked curiously.

-He's gonna come tonight to our house before dinner so we can hang out.-he explained.

-Oh, how great.-I said sarcastically while he parked the car in front of the house.

-You don't have to worry about anything cause he's my friend not yours. And…I need to warn you he's a player but he has a girlfriend, Tasha.-

-Don't worry I'll be nice.-I calmed him. Maybe.

Handsome, a player and a jerk and he also has a girlfriend.

Man, I hope he will not stay for dinner.