Hey guys! Sorry for the authors note, was just wondering. I feel so bad that I'm just going to push myself; I don't want you guys to have to wait! Oh, umm . . . I didn't really finish the last chapter; I kind of just threw it up there to be fast. So sorry! Just pretend that this is still chapter two. Okay, thanks so much! Well, I love you so read, review, and enjoy!
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Chapter 2 Continuation –
"Oh, I haven't told you my name, I'm sorry! My name's Baris Öney." (That's Turkish, Baris means peace.) Cool name, I would have asked more about him, but I was soon confronted (and distracted) by an intoxicating scent of different herbs and spices. Almost like a pizzeria. I began to fan the air towards me, detecting all of the different tangs to each one, making me even hungrier.
"That's okay." I said still wafting the smells in through my nose.
"Okay, here we are." He gestured towards the open doors. I was a little scared to go inside though; this looked like the kind of place where if you didn't have a reservation, the staff would yell at you and make you look like a fool. Dark stone walls, with a dim skylight. It felt warm here, and I took comfort in the low buzzes of conversations
"Where is here exactly?" I asked glancing around.
"This is the grand dining hall, it's reserved for the highest members of the Moroi society."
"Then why are we here? Isn't there like, I don't know, someplace for us normal people to eat? We're not even Moroi." Baris threw me a lazy smile, but he clearly was a lot happier than he was letting on.
"No, were not, but It's one of the perks of being in the royal guard." Cool.
"Technically, I'm not even in it yet. I start tomorrow."
"Rose, everyone is so impressed with you, you're like the biggest celebrity around here. Everyone wants to meet you. Of course there are still a few people that are a little skeptic, but they're still pretty amazed at all the stunts you've pulled. You, Queen Vasilisa, Lord Ozera, and Belikov are the biggest gossip around here. You and Belikov are heroes. So really, this restaurant will most likely treat you better than a royal Moroi." I hadn't really thought about my reputation. I never did. I guess now was really the first time I had one. A good one anyway, too bad I couldn't care less. As long as I wasn't known as a murderer, I could live with whatever was thrown at me.
"Never thought about it like that, but I'm really hungry. Can't I just go to the normal one, I just want a doughnut, I've got things to do today" It wasn't a lie. I did have things to do . . . I just didn't know what at the moment.
"Oh come on, Rose. I don't want to eat here all by myself . . ." I could have sworn he was flirting with me, but I knew that if I didn't stay with him, I was going to get lost again.
"Alright." I said letting out a sigh.
He took my hand and gave me a warm smile. I was led over to a podium looking thing with a girl in her early 20's behind it. This was clearly the women who would be leading us to our table. She had her shoulder-lengthened hair up in a ponytail. I wouldn't say she was pretty, but no one would associate her with being ugly. It took me a while to realize her attention was elsewhere. I looked over at Baris as he cleared his throat. The waitress snapped out of her trance, obviously embarrassed.
"Oh I'm sorry, ho-wait!" I was a little caught off guard by her sudden outburst. Apparently, so were some in the restaurant, because they turned their heads to see what was going on.
"You're Rose Hathaway! Hi, I'm Katie! It's really nice to meet you, especially since I keep hearing about you all day. It's all people seem to talk about lately! Oh! Umm, how many?" Baris shot me a knowing look to which I just smiled and rolled my eyes.
"Two please."
"Sounds great! Follow me!" I ignored the stares I received from clients in the restaurant. I was used to attention from guys, it was easy and I could handle it. But if people keep staring at me like this I might just flip out.
Rather than thinking about the rude people that surrounded me, I turned to Baris who was walking next to me as we were led to our table.
"So how'd you end up here in Court?" He cut me a sloppy grin.
"How'd I end up here? Rose, I was on the last queen's guard, they really haven't changed staff, and I don't think they're going to either."
We both knew what that meant. Guardian numbers were falling so low; Court didn't have many to choose from. Why would you do it anyway? You've already got the best right here. Still, another problem. Probably one I'm going to have to fix.
"Yeah, well. One at a time." I just got over my last issue; I'll deal with that one later.
"Huh?" was all he could muster before Katie practically shoved us into our booth.
"Um, thanks" I wasn't really sure that I was thankful to get crammed into my seat, but I guess I liked her annoying enthusiastic character.
"Oh, of course, anytime! I remember this one time I-"
"That's really great, can I order now?" I felt bad about being so rude to her, but really? Shut up.
Completely unaffected by my impoliteness, Katie simply threw me her clumsy smile.
"Yeah, sure! Here are the menus. I love this restaurant; personally my favorite breakfast special here is-"
"You know what?" I interrupted.
"Why don't you just give me whatever you think I would like."
The clumsy smile widened, and it looked rather scary.
"That would be really cool! Are you sure?"
"As sure as I can be."
"And sir, um, what would you like?"
Baris just looked at me, then back at Katie and said, "I'll just take the same thing Rose is having"
Katie looked like she was writing an essay down on her clip board.
"Okay, sounds great! And um, drinks?"
Still writing, she looked up from the clipboard, and met my eyes. Blue.
"Chocolate milk. What about you, Baris?"
"Same here"
"Thanks guys! I'll be back with drinks in a bit!"
She tucked the small clipboard in her apron thing, and practically skipped away.
Tearing my eyes from the funny sight, I turned to Baris.
"Is there something wrong with your brain? Can't come up with a thought on your own?" I smiled to let him know I wasn't serious, but my grin probably already gave that away.
"Rose, please. I just want to see your taste. You know, what you like."
Rolling my eyes, I reached for the buzz that went off in my pocket.
New text Message
Lissa
Where r u? its like 10 in da morning! Im rlly bord. Wut do u wanna do later?
Smiling, I pressed the reply button and wrote,
Some cafe place. Idk. With some guy I jst met. Baris. Hes cool I guess but its jst like . .! I just want mi dam food! N e way gotta leave soon.
Lissa
Where 2?
Me
Idk.
Lissa
Lol. Me nd christain r going to da mall soon . . if u hurry up u cn catch us . . . as soon as he finishes with his aunt.
Me
When . . ?
Lissa
15 mins . . .. .
Me
Ugh, idk. I cn try. I'll hav to ditch this guy Im withhh.
Lissa
Lol, dnt make it obvious ..
I slid my phone shut and looked across the table.
"Baris, I sorry but-"
"It's okay, It's okay. Busy life of being a guardian."
"Umm, yeah." An apologetic smile formed on my face as I pulled out a 50 from my wallet.
"Rose, I don't think it's going to be that much, even with tax." He was something wasn't he.
"Well it looks like Katie ordered the whole menu so I think you'll need it." Before he could say anything else, I rushed out of the restaurant. Still starving.
Lol, guys I know that chapter was horrible. It took me forever to write that chapter. IT WAS SO BORING! Once Dimitri is in it, it will be soooooo much more interesting! I promise you I have sooo much ahead. I don't know if anyone liked Sydney, but I feel obligated to have her situation resolved. And Eddie. So yeah! See you Sunday! :) -leahh