Thank you guys. Well, here is the first chapter

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Richelle Mead

Chapter1

"Mason, please." I begged, I pleaded. But he didn't listen to me. He never does. I tried to get him out of the killing machine but his leg was stuck. He shook his head asking me to go away. But how could I? How could I leave my only brother to die? But that's what I did in the past and I regret it every day.

I moved towards him again motioning him to come out of that thing and escape with me. After some more attempts my vision started to blur from lack of oxygen and Mason panicked. Not for him but for me. He shook his head vigorously encouraging me to go without him but I didn't. I made that mistake once and I was not going to repeat it again. I grabbed his hand and tried to pull him out but his leg prevented him from his much needed escape. Then Mason shoved me away with a force that shocked even me making me stumble into the darkness.

"Mason!"

I woke up with a jolt and pushed my damp hair away from my eyes. It was always the same dream and I always tortured myself with what ifs. What if I had been strong enough to get him out? What if I had not obeyed Mason and stayed with him? Because, I would rather die than feel this pain which never seems to go. But life goes on and I have move with the flow.

I rubbed the sleep off my eyes and squinted at the bright sunlight entering the room. After getting off the bed I made my way towards the bathroom. The girl in the mirror looked nothing like the Rose I know or use to know. Sure, she had long dark hair and brown eyes. But those brown eyes had seen things that haunt it day and night.

I brushed my teeth and put my hair up in a messy bun covering it with shower cap and stepped inside the shower. The hot water soothed me making me forget about my dream for the moment. I scrubbed my body clean and washed myself again. After finishing up with my shower I wrapped myself in a towel and stood in front of the wardrobe. Today is my first day of school and I shifted to Montana just a few weeks back. Those weeks were spent in settling things and what not.

I went through my wardrobe and found the perfect outfit to wear. I tossed the towel that covered my naked body on the chair and immediately put on my black panties and matching bra. I pulled on a lace black Georgette top which was kind of see through but who the hell cares? I took out the denim shorts out of the wardrobe and put it on. I applied slight mascara and completed my barely their make-up with lip gloss.

I packed my bag and walked down the stairs. But when my eyes fell on the grandpa clock near 12 inches TV, I skipped down the stairs. It was already 8:30 and the school starts at 9. Great! It's my first day of school and I am already running late. Mom was nowhere in sight so I assumed she was already at work. I grabbed an apple out of the fridge and rushed out of the house. Putting on my black boots and locking the door securely, I started walking towards the bus stop.

My mother offered to be my ride but I always declined and after some more feeble attempts she gave up. I absolutely hate cars and she knows why. The bus arrived five minutes later and I got in. After getting my ticket I made my way towards the back of the bus and sat beside a boy with sandy blond hair and hazel colored eyes. He was very cute. His hazel eyes looked me up and down and I smirked, "See what you like?" He blushed a cute pink and mumbled a hello. He introduced himself, "I am Eddie Castle" I smiled at him sweetly and said, "Rose Hathaway." He motioned toward the bag I was carrying and asked me about my school. I said, "I don't know. I am new to this place. I am going to attend here. Any idea how that school is?" His face lighted up like a Christmas tree and exclaimed, "I am actually a student there. This is my final year and you will definitely enjoy yourself in the school." I doubt that. I don't let it falter me and keeping up the smile, I whispered to myself "I hope so."

The bus finally reached its destination and I felt my jaw drop at the sight in front of me.

The huge mansion like thing in front of me was actually our school or that's what Eddie explained. The stone fence surrounding the whole campus made it look gothic. The school in New York was nothing compared to this giant thing.

The moment we stepped inside the gate, I could see students swarming all around rushing to their classes. Some were talking in the parking lot while others walked inside the school. Suddenly I bumped into someone. A sweet voice belonging to a very pretty girl panted, "Sorry. I am in a hurry. I was supposed to reach principal's office 5 minutes ago and I am late." That was pretty obvious. I smiled at her and said, "That's okay. Here, let me help you." I waved at Eddie who went off to catch up with his friends and I helped the pretty blonde with carrying the books to the office. The lobby was busy with students and occasional teachers. The blonde smiled at me gently and said, "I am Lissa. Nice to meet you." I replied, "I am Rose. Why are we carrying these books to principal's office?"

She chuckled and answered, "Headmistress Kirova doesn't want them." I looked at her confused, "Then who?" She pointed towards herself and mouthed 'me'. I wonder what she does with so many books. If someone gave these books to me I would burn the books and use it as a medium to fry marshmallows. But she probably reads them. What a waste.

She had green eyes which sparkled every time she got excited which was almost all the time. She pointed me the direction towards the office and went inside the Headmistress' room. An old lady sat behind the desk rummaging through the papers when I interrupted, "Hello. I am Rose Hathaway and I am new here." She looked up at me and then after some more searching through the papers, she said, "Oh yes dear. Here is your schedule."

I took the schedule and stepped outside the office into the hallway.

1st period-History

2nd period-Language

3rd period-Biology

4th period-Maths

Lunch

5th period-Chemistry

6th period-Culinary science/Music/arts

7th period-Physics

8th period-P.E

Huh, I hate school. I wonder who the lecturers would be. Time to find out.

With the help of the school map, I found my way towards the history classroom and surprise! The class already started. "Excuse me." The man in front of the class turned toward me and inevitably all the eyes of the students fell on me.

"New student, you are late. Let this be known that I don't like late comers and just because you are a new student doesn't mean you get any privileges." What an ass. I shrugged nonchalantly and stepped inside the class room.

After looking at the slip of paper I gave him, he continued, "Miss Hathaway, you can sit on the last bench beside Mr. Castle." I smiled at Eddie who had a wide grin on his face and sat beside him.

Eddie whispered, "His name is Stan. He is a jerk and receives pleasure by humiliating others."

"I kind of gathered that." I replied back. The class was as boring as I expected it to be and I could hardly restrain myself from passing out of boredom. After one hour which felt like an eternity to me, we walked out.

When I was taking out my schedule from my bag I bumped into Lissa again. We chuckled.

She asked, "So how was your first class?"

"Should you ask?" I raised an eyebrow, I mean I tried to. She looked at Eddie confused but when he said "Stan" understanding cleared her perplexed expression.

The rest of the periods passed by in a flash and by one we had our break. I moved into the cafeteria where most of the tables were already occupied. I grabbed some donuts and juice and made my way to Lissa and Eddie by the corner of the room. I seated myself beside Lissa and found that Eddie and Lissa weren't the only ones in the group. Lissa squealed, "Rose, meet my sister-" Eddie interrupted in, "and my girlfriend, Jill." He had his arm around a very good looking girl who looked younger than us with green eyes resembling Lissa's who said shyly, "Hello." I nodded at her and looked at the Barbie girl with a heart shaped face and a petite body. She looked like an elementary student and not a high school one. But being the martyr I am I said, "Nice to meet you." She introduced herself as Mia.

If there is anything I learned in the past hours then it is that Lissa is a chatterbox. So you can understand my surprise when she remained quiet for like five minutes. I tried to cock an eyebrow but failed miserably and she laughed for a while and then went back to admiring her secret fantasy. I followed her gaze and found myself looking at a black haired boy with blue eyes. He was pretty but so not my type. I looked back at the gang when Mia explained, "He is the Ozera." Lissa sighed dreamily, "Christian Ozera"

Jill piped in, "The Ozera, Ivashkov and Belikov are the infamous trio. They are like the hottest guys on planet." Eddie frowned and nudged Jill,"Hey" She looked at him apologetically and kissed him on his lips. "But you are my hero." She whispered. She started to sit back when Eddie pulled her close to him and started kissing her passionately. Mia made a gagging noise and said, "Geez, get a room." The couple blushed furiously. How cute!

I leaned towards them and whispered like I was telling them a secret which I was, "You know guys there is this secret passage behind the office room." They looked at me shocked and I smirked. "Don't ask me how I know. I have my secrets."They wasted no time in rushing out of the cafeteria to check out the passage and probably do other things too. Lissa shook her in exasperation and Mia's eyes glinted with mischief, no doubt thinking about Eddie and Jill's activities.

Suddenly I was out of my seat and pulled into some stranger's arms. I was so shocked that I didn't even respond when my lips were smashed by the stranger's soft ones. I felt my blood boil and pushed him away with all my might. I wiped my lips trying to get rid of his taste and my hands itched to wipe that annoying smirk off his face. I punched him in the face making him groan. His green eyes which were darker than Lissa's were filled with pain.

The black haired boy sneered, "Got punched by a girl, Ivashkov." My angry mind took control of my body and before I knew I was kicking out my leg to hit Christian's shin, only it never happened. I blinked in surprise and saw a large hand holding my leg making me fall right on my ass. I looked up and saw the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. With his brown eyes, shoulder long hair and great physique he looked like a 'man'. Suddenly all my ex-boyfriends seemed like mere boys compared to this god. He held out his hand to me and said, "Sorry. My name is Dimitri Belikov." I sat there on the floor dumbstruck not able to form a coherent sentence. His voice was accented which made it sound so sexy. I blinked my eyes again and after making sure that I had no drool on my face I said, "Rose." I gave him my hand and he grabbed them in his large ones. He was 6'7 feet tall.

Just as I was starting to get up he let go of my hand making me fall again. By this time the whole cafeteria was laughing. I stood up and glared at him. "Prick." I mumbled under my breath but loud enough that he heard it. He just smiled sweetly and I felt my heart skip a beat. Why should I be attracted to such an asshole? Just because he is good looking doesn't mean he is a nice guy. He just proved it.

I walked out of the cafeteria more like stormed out followed by Lissa and Mia. At least I have some loyal and kind friends.

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