Hey guys, here's chapter 3!

It's even longer than the last one. Hope you enjoy!

There's lots of Adrian in this one too =)

That was fun to write. But don't worry, this story is definately DimitriXRose. Adrian is just sexually harassing Rose as usual. =P

*Disclaimer*

I do not own Vampire Academy or any of it's characters.


Untfortunately, I didn't even make it to the cafeteria before I ran right into Adrian. Great. I was so no in the mood for this.

"Hello little dhampire!" he greeted me cheerfully.

Since he was blocking my way to the cafeteria I was seriously considering going to see Lissa instead of eating, but I really was hungry and who knows what Lissa was up to with Christian at this point.

I didn't feel like trying to get past Adrian even though it would be too easy. I felt really drained physically, like I would collapse to the ground in hysterics if he didn't move soon and allow me to reach my ultimate goal, the glorious doughnuts in the cafeteria.

"Move" was my only response to his overly-happy greeting.

"You mean you aren't totally made whole by my amazing presence?" he countered.

I groaned. Couldn't this man ever take a hint? I was clearly pissed off and if he valued having all his manly parts where they belonged then he should back off immediately.

"I'm never whole. Whole people are generally considered to be fairly decent people."

"Well you are utterly indecent at all times" he said flashing me a sexy smile.

I was not impressed, and that's to say the least. Trust Adrian to find a double meaning for everything I said.

Suddenly his brow furrowed in concentration. "What's wrong Ivashkov?" I teased him. "Trying to remember the alphabet again? It starts with the letter A, then-"

He cut me off. "Very funny Hathaway. Actually I was observing you're aura. It's been very...strange lately."

"Really? How so?" I asked, starting to get serious. Spirit was one thing that Adrian didn't mess around with. Even he understood how important and dangerous it could be.

"Well It's just as normal, with the darkness ringing it-but on the inside...there's like a bubble of light. And it's been getting bigger. It was hardly noticeable at first but now it's hard to miss. I think even Lissa would notice it if she looked."

Now I was just more pissed off. That wasn't any kind of answer, I wanted to know what it meant. The last thing I needed in my life was more questions. I decided not to be too harsh with him though. He probably didn't know the meaning of it any more than I did. If it could somehow be dangerous he would tell me, right?

"What if I'm just happier than usual?" I demanded glaring at him.

He chuckled. The fact that I was glaring at him probably didn't contribute to my cause.

"You, happy? Sounds like something I'd like to see in action."

"Are you offering?"

"Are you accepting?" He seemed stunned. "What about Belikov?"

I mock copied his confused expression. "Well why wouldn't I accept the opportunity to beat you to a pulp? And why should Dimitri have a problem with that?"

His expression dimmed considerably. As much as he annoyed me, I could tell he really cared about me and even if I didn't return those feelings, I still felt guilty for leading him on. Nevertheless he deserved it. What kind of decent man keeps a women from eating?

When I answered I sounded really depressed, totally unlike me. "Can you please just let me go into the cafeteria?"

"Woah did Rose Hathaway just say please? Are you okay?"

Although there was a teasing in his voice I could see true concern in his eyes, so I pulled myself together and classically growled. "I won't be if you don't let me eat!"

He chuckled. Again. Why was everything I did so amusing to him? Then he held his arms out to me for a hug. I hesitated for a second the went into them. I felt like I needed a hug almost as much as I needed food and that was saying something. Since I apparently wasn't going to get any love from my Russian god at the moment what could be the harm? And though I would never admit this to him, Adrian wasn't exactly the worst consolation prize in the world.

"That's my little dhampire" he whispered into my hair.

As I stepped away I had to suppress a scowl at the voice I heard shouting my name. Tasha Ozera. I was much more reluctant to be pulled into a hug from her, but I couldn't exactly refuse. What has the world come to? I thought sadistically, if there's someone I'd hug less willingly then Adrian.

"Tasha!" I said with fake enthusiasm as she pulled away. It wasn't her fault she had her eyes on the one man in the world I loved. "How have you been?"

"Fine" she said smiling. "How about you?" Then she grinned. "Are you two together now?" she asked gesturing towards Adrian with her hand.

"Yes," replied Adrian at the same time as I yelled "HELL NO!". I glared at him and I swear he actually shrunk back, looking scared. "well actually no" he added. I looked back to Tasha.

"So what are you doing here?" I asked her.

"I came to see Christian" she replied with a smile.

"Well his dorm is over that way, you just passed it," I couldn't help pointing out. Even though I knew that in reality Christian was with Lissa at the moment and they were most definitely busy. However I had a good idea where else she might be headed right now. I sincerely hoped I was wrong.

"I know." she replied. "Actually I'm on my way to go see Dimitri right now."

My suspicions having been confirmed, I had to work hard to keep my emotions in check. I felt Adrian glancing at me, slightly concerned, and heard Tasha ask "Rose? Are you okay?"

I tried to return to the present, but all I could think of was Tasha trailing her painted fingernails all over Dimitri. MY Dimitri. Sure I trusted him and I knew that it was me who he loved, but his godliness only stretched so far. He was still a man after all and men were sometimes extremely naive. I'd have to have a little talk with him later.

The only thing that brought me back to the present was Adrian hissing "Snap out of it little dhampire" into my ear.

"Wh-what?" I could see they were both looking at me. Tasha bewildered. Adrian with worry and a slight hesitation in his eyes. I must have been out of it for a while. Then Adrian laughed.

"Sorry." he said "Rose is apparently-" he winked at me "very hungry. And I've been keeping her from her-" he winked again "food"

I scowled and Tasha laughed before walking away to go find Dimitri no doubt. Great, now Tasha thought me and Adrian had the whole friends with benefits thing going on. She probably thought I was a blood whore too. I stalked off into the cafeteria, slightly mad that Adrian decided to follow me.

"Do you have to keep bugging me?" I asked as I got in the line up for food. Classes might have been cancelled for the day, but at least the cafeteria was still open, even if it was deserted.

"Yes" he answered smugly.

After I got my food I took it over to a table and sat down. Adrian sat across from me. He didn't say anything as I ate quickly. I probably ate enough for two people but like I said, I was hungry.

He laughed quickly when I was done eating. "You weren't kidding when you said you were hungry." he said.

"I never kid about food" I replied shortly.

He sighed then studied me for a moment. When he began to speak, he was fairly hesitant.

"Rose...you know before when I asked if you were okay... I wasn't kidding. Is something wrong?"

Honestly, yes, but I couldn't place a finger on it. Lately I'd been feeling really odd, not like myself at all. I had a headache at the moment and despite how much I'd just eaten I was still sort of hungry. Not to mention the fact that Christian's aunt was walking around here, probably trying to steal the man I loved away from me. But Rose Hathaway wasn't exactly the type to voice her complaints to the world, so I merely replied, "Nope. I'm perfectly fine." I even tacked a smile onto the end of it.

Adrian didn't seem to be able to argue with my response, so instead he said, "You know you're not alone, right? You have me, Lissa and as much as I hate to admit it, Belikov too." I had to laugh at the sour tone he used to say Dimitri's name and Adrian seemed reassured at the sound of my laughter.

"Of course I know." Then I realized that I had basically nothing to do for the rest of the day. So after I cleared my tray and we were walking out of the cafeteria I kind of lingered in the doorway. I didn't really want to go see Dimitri, seeing as Tasha was probably still with him and Dimitri would expect me to behave. Nevertheless the only other thing I could think of doing, sadly, was homework. But I was definitely not wasting my whole day off from classes with that.

Adrian, seeing my hesitation asked "What's up little dhampire? Got any plans for the rest of the day? Want to-"

"No" I cut him off from whatever inappropriate thing he had been about to say.

"I was only going to ask me if you wanted to come with me to Lissa's room to watch us practice with spirit."

"Oh." I said. Then I smirked. "She's kind of...busy right now."

"Well she's not blowing me off," Adrian said, looking determined.

"Alright, but I warned you," I muttered following Adrian away from the cafeteria and over towards Lissa's dorm.

He knocked on the door and we waited. I heard several loud bangs and several exclamations of "Shit!" before a rather flustered Lissa appeared at the door.

"Oh it's you guys!" she sighed with relief. "I forgot you were coming Adrian. And hey Rose. I meant to come visit you after the strigoi attack but I-"

Her voice trailed off, so I decided to finish for her. "You were busy," I said laughing. She blushed as me and Adrian both entered the room. I could see Christian sitting on the bed with a somewhat sour expression on his face, so I went to go sit beside him.

"What's wrong?" I taunted. "Did I ruin your fun Chrissie?"

"As a matter of fact, yes." he replied angrily.

"Oh well" I said sarcastically. "Your aunt is here and she's going to ruin mine."

I had finally told Lissa and Christian everything about Dimitri after the strigoi attack, including the part about Tasha. Life was to short to waste with secrets, I'd decided. Oddly enough, although me and Christian still bantered constantly, practically driving Lissa insane, I felt closer to him now. He was kind of like an older brother to me. If I never needed something and Lissa wasn't around he'd be there for me. Right now he just looked apologetic. I felt guilty for bringing my troubles upon him. It wasn't his fault. Actually it wasn't Tasha's either, but I liked to pretend it was.

"I'll have a word with her about Dimitri" said Christian.

I hesitated. "But you won't tell-"

"Of course not Rose."

I sighed in relief. "Thanks Christian."

Then he actually smiled at me. I guess miracles do happen sometimes. "No problem Rose."

Adrian laughed at the fact we were getting along so well but I could feel through the bond that Lissa was fiercely happy.

"Well we'd better start practicing before Rose and Christian are all over each other" said Adrian. The comment earned him a scowl from both me and Christian along with a reproachful look from Lissa.

As Lissa and Adrian started working, I watched cautiously, monitoring Lissa's levels of darkness. They didn't seem to be running too high at the moment though so I tuned out, thinking about other things. Unfortunately they were not happy thoughts. I kept thinking about Tasha and Dimitri.

After a while I decided I'd mused over the subject enough, so I sat up abruptly and was rewarded with a painful cramping in my stomach. I gasped and winced slightly. It was enough to make Lissa and Adrian look over with confusion and worry. Are you okay? Lissa sent me through the bond. I nodded slowly. The pain had eased now.

Everyone was still looking at me uneasily and I began to grow frustrated. "I'm fine!" I yelled to no one in particular. All of a sudden darkness sprung up on Lissa out of nowhere. Her worry for me turned to anger at me in almost no time at all. I tried to suck away just enough of it to make us both only mildly frustrated, but halfway through I lost control and my anger boiled way up.

I started yelling "I'm freaking fine, leave me the hell alone!" I jumped of the bed and headed over to Lissa. Adrian held me back though. "Woah now little dhampire, calm down" said Adrian. But I had no intention of calming down. Unfortunately I had no hope of getting away from Adrian. Normally I would have been able to take Adrian down in an instant, but I was too enraged to focus on fighting at all. With his greater weight and size he managed to hold me down. It was a hundred times worse then it had been right before the cabin. I was truly going mad. I was hardly even aware of Lissa crying or Adrian yelling at Christian to go get Dimitri and Christian running out of the room. I just kicked and screamed until finally Adrian got up off of me.

I was only free for a second though before Dimitri pinned me down again. He had me pinned to the bed with my arms by my side. It seemed like a vaguely familiar situation, but I couldn't quite recall where it was from.

"Roza...calm down. Remember who you are" Dimitri whispered into my ear.

"This is who I am!" I screeched.

"No it's not," he replied urgently. "Remember last time in the cabin?"

"What the hell are you talking about? Just let me go!"

"No," His voice was firm. "You came back to me then and you can do it again."

I didn't even know what he was talking about at first, but then, slowly it all came back to me. I stopped struggling and lay limp on th bed under Dimitri, who had been careful not to put very much weight on me even as he pinned me down.

"Dimitri," I whispered, feeling slightly unsure of myself, which I hated. And then the tears let loose. Dimitri automatically shifted to cradle me in his lap as I sobbed into his chest. It seemed like an eternity until my eyes finally ran dry, and even then I remained with my face in Dimitri's shirt, breathing in the scent of his aftershave and hiccoughing slightly.

Then I fell asleep in his arms, wishing that I would never have to leave their safety and comfort.


Okay everyone, that's it for now, so sorry!

I'll have the next chapter posted as soon as possible!

Please review!

I've decided Rose is pregnant, as you may have guessed from some of the subtle hints in this chapter. Ther will be more in the next one too.

~Kayla