I sat face to face with Kirova and was trying very hard not to smirk or laugh in her face. I really missed Lissa and would do anything to be student here again assuring that she was protected by all means. My other reason why? Come on… he's fucking clear, and he was going to help me win my space in St. Vladimir's back.

"So it is true that you left on a Strigoi killing spree?"

I nodded, "Yes, they killed people who I loved."

Kirova smiled, "And not just them. Other Moroi and remember- "

I sighed, "They always come first I know."

Kirova raised an eyebrow, "So you're back? For good I mean? You came here on your own? And you're not going to run away with the Princess again?"

I crossed my fingers and smirked internally there were no promises on the latter, "Yes I am back, and I'd like to continue my studies if you don't mind."

Kirova hesitated, "Well, Ms. Hathaway, you have a very bad but good record..."

Adrian looked at her, "My great-aunt thinks what Rose did was commendable, she wouldn't be too happy if you let her go."

Kirova finished, "But luckily, for you…. The good slightly outweighs the bad. You can start your classes again in two days."

I smiled, "Thank you."

She sneered, "You can stop sucking up now, you've already gotten in."

I finally smirked, "You don't have to say that twice."

Kirova rolled her eyes, "Welcome back."

When we came out, all of our stored laughter erupted.

Adrian snickered, "Did you not see her face? "Luckily your good outweighs your bad" She is such an ass."

Lissa chuckled, "The funniest part was when she asked the truck load of questions like you weren't capable of coming back here on your own."

I smirked, "At least she was aware that it was all an act."

Adrian bowed playfully, "Well played comrades,"

I laughed uneasily. I always used to call Dimitri that before he turned into a soulless monster and I killed him. The littlest memory of him hurt like a broken leg, and that's why I was going to get rid of all of them. My brain would no longer take the route down that memory lane again. Adrian and Lissa would cure me of it all, and I would have fun with it. I'd have fun smiling when I knew I was cringing inside. I'd frown when I felt like I was on top of the goddamn world. I would be Rose, and I would live freely and party like I used to. And Adrian and Lissa were coming along for the crazy ride.

I tipped my imaginary hat, "Of course, couldn't have been done better."

Lissa tipped on her toes and lifted her nose into the air, "I got the lead role of the ignored Princess."

We all cracked up again until we heard Kirova's voice start to travel around the corner and we definitely made a run for it.