Damn people! Always interrupting.
Blade immediately went into a defensive position, seeing the so called threat behind me. I sighed when the chuckling voice registered to my mine.
"Why, hello Adrian. What an honour to be graced with your presence." I said, not bothering to turn around. Adrian, as ignorant as he was, chuckled a second time.
"Well, isn't it my charming Little Dhampir… With a Little Dog-Hampir." He said, trying to make a pass at a joke. I just rolled my eyes at him while trying to soothe Blade.
"It's okay boy. He can't hurt anyone, unless it's by his bag smoking habit." I said, running a hand over the valley between his ears.
"So it is true then." Adrian said after a quiet moment.
"What's true?"
"That you have a puppy. One that isn't afraid to bite a teacher or scare the student body?"
"Well, yeah but what did you really except? Me having a pansy for a dog?" I said, adding a little more of my infamous Rose attitude then normal.
"I thought you might have had a, oh I don't know, miniature poodle?" He said with a chuckle, no doubt imagining me walking a miniature poodle across school campus. A small ghostly smile appeared on my lips for a second. Even I had to admit that me with a small, fluffy snob of a dog was actually a little humorous in a comical way. Damn, I must really not be feeling myself if I find myself agreeing with something Adrian says.
"Is there a purpose for you to be stalking me in the real world now Adrian?" I asked, a small hint of frustration layering my voice.
"Yes actually. Lissa is looking for you and she asked if I could have a look around for you." I looked at him for a second before straightening, standing to my full height, turning to face him. I've said it once and I probably will say it again but if I want to admit it or not, Adrian was really good looking. His skin was perfectly smooth, emerald green eyes shining with recognition while some of his stylishly messy hair moved into his eyes with the slight breeze. A smile was plastered on his face showing some of his stark white teeth.
"Okay then Dream Stalker. Time for me to go." I had just started to walk when I felt a little tug down at my pants. Looking down I saw Blade, who I had forgotten during my talk with Adrian. I bent down once more, clipping the metal chain lead to his collar, before leading him towards Lissa's room. In no time at all we arrived at her dorm room's lilac coloured door. Before I had a chance to knock she opened the door with a small smile.
"What happened to you today Rose?" Her voice was spoken with such worry that it was like I was missing for years.
"The time flew by mom; I didn't know how long I was out. I'll call next time though so you won't have to worry about me being home so late." I rolled my eyes as I stepped inside her bright room, Blade walking besides me while giving Lissa a cautious look.
"Blade Mason. Behave; Lissa is going to be like a second mother to you so treat her like you would treat me." I said sternly, watching him with a hard expression. Blade nodded his head like he understood before his tongue flopped out the side of his mouth. Both Lissa and I laughed as we sat down on the rug where Blade was earlier that morning. Blade, heeding my warning, curled up on Lissa's lap with his biggish head resting on his small paws.
"Whoa, it seems like he actually understood you, Rose." She said in amazement, her lithe hand brushing the short black fur on his back.
"Yeah, it amazes me that he can understand and knows how to perform it, it's strange." My eyes looked down at him, adoration no doubt shining in my eyes. Then I remembered why I was here.
"So… What did you need me for Liss?"
"Well, you see, I've been having this feeling that I'm being watched and I'm getting a bit freaked out." I looked at her with concern, my lips set in a thin line while my expression was masked with my recently practised Guardian mask.
"Are you sure Liss?" She nodded slowly, testing to see if I would erupt in a frenzy of anger.
"I wouldn't lie to you about this Rose, you know I wouldn't." She whispered, as if she was afraid that someone was listening in on her.
"I know you wouldn't, which only makes this worse. If you're feeling freaked or threatened then it's my job to keep you safe."
"But, shouldn't we tell Guardian Petrov or Headmistress Kirova?" She said, almost frantically. I shook my head.
"We'll keep it to ourselves for now. If it doesn't improve in the next week then we'll tell them. I don't want you to be worried about something like this, that's my job." The words pushed past my lips, a wiry smile on them, while I tried to keep things light. Lissa, decided to trust me, nodded her head again.
"Okay Rose. But for one week only. I'll tell you if I'm feeling threatened, freaked or scared out of my mind just promise me you won't do anything that would get you in trouble." I smiled; shrugging my shoulders in a what can you do way.
"No promises. If someone is scaring my best friend and soon-to-be charge then it will be damn hard to try and stop me from ripping their heads off their bodies." I looked out the tinted window in the room, the sun had just risen above the tops of the trees in the surrounding forest which meant I had broken curfew… Again. I sighed, giving Lissa a sheepish smile.
"I have to go Liss," I then picked up Blade from her lap, a small glare coming from him in the process. "And so does Blade. We have training with Dimitri tomorrow and we both have to be up early." I gave a pointed look to Blade, hoping he would understand, while Lissa giggled.
"Okay, just try not to get caught. I don't want to have to bail you out of detention tomorrow." She leaned close to Blade, giving him a kiss on his forehead before placing her arms around his neck for a quick hug, then she wrapped her arms around my shoulders and giving a slight squeeze.
"See you tomorrow Liss. Sleep well, and no going to meet up with Sparkzilla in the middle of the night. I mean it." I glared at her playfully while she choked before erupting into a fit of laughter.
"Sure, sure. If it weren't for the fact that he is actually asleep right now." She rolled her eyes but had a smile on her face as she pushed me out her door and into the main Moroi hallway. With a small sigh I set Blade on the floor and we made our way back to my dorm, being the ninja I am we weren't caught. I soon settled into my bed, the covers up to my neck while I tried to settle into a deep –and hopefully peaceful- sleep. Within nine seconds I felt a tugging at my blanket and a whine from the side of the bed.
"Blade…" I whined back as I looked down at him. "What's up now?" His eyes grew bigger, rounder, as he looked at me with faked innocence. I knew what he was trying to do; he was trying to get his way into my bed. I held up one hand, palm up.
"Oh no. You are so not getting into my bed. This is MY bed, yours is over there," I flicked my hand towards the make shift bed by my bathroom door. "So you get your little stubby arse back over there because there is no way you're sleeping in my bed." I left it at that…
Five minutes later Blade was curled under my sheets, curled up in a little ball, next to me. I smiled softly. I had caved in, allowing him to curl up beside me.
"This is the first, last and only night I am letting you up here. Every other night you will be in your own bed." I said sternly, only to notice a few seconds later that he was already asleep. I smiled a little wider.
"Sleep well Blade Mason." I whispered to him as I closed my eyes, my last sight of the night was his peaceful puppy face, before my dreams removed my thoughts.
Unluckily for me though, my current dream was cut off and boy was I pissed off! It was one of my best dreams, one about Dimitri.
I found myself on a beach; the new black bikini I had bought while on the great escape with Lissa was in my body. It defined my breasts a little more, giving them more shape, along with not leaving much to the imagination. A towel was underneath me while I reclined on the sand, watching the reseeding and constant sea roll in an endless colour of blue and green, when Dimitri emerged from the water. Droplets were gliding over his flawless skin, the sun shimmering off them, while one of his hands ran through his longish chocolate brown hair.
He was in board shorts, leaving most of his legs bare and his chest exposed, making my mouth water just watching him. A lazy but small grin appeared on his face when he spotted but something dark shone in his dark brown eyes. I noticed it a few minutes later; Desire. Lust. Hunger.
It made my stomach flutter with anticipation. Soon enough he was standing in front of me, his god-like body glowing with the quick sunset. He then bent his toned legs, lowering himself down so he was between my legs while he crawled up my body. I found myself lying down on the soft towel while Dimitri's face came closer to my own, my breathing quickened with the proximity.
"I want you Roza." He whispered just before claiming my mouth with his. It was a deep, insatiable hunger, one I was happy to return. Passion was flaring between us, each second that out lips were connected increased our need, our hunger. Things had just started to heat up when the new dream settled over.
"Adrian!" I shouted, knowing he was around here somewhere. I pivoted in a circle, taking in my surroundings. It was the same place where Adrian had found me with Blade, only this time the sun was shining. The shadows being casted by the tree leaves gave shade through the blaze of the glowing ball of warmth we called the sun. At last he stepped from behind one of the thicker trees. His emerald green eyes shone in amusement.
"Nice to see you dressed… Casually." He chuckled out the last word. I gave him a confused look.
"What are you talking about?" I asked, forgetting that I was meant to be pissed at him.
"Why don't you have a look?" Was his reply. I looked down to see I was wearing the bikini I was wearing while I was the beach with Dimitri.
"Shit!" I turned away from him, hearing his swift intake of breath. I glared over my shoulder. "Something wrong?" His smile grew smug.
"Nice little ass, Little Dhampir." He winked and I knew he saw more of my butt then I was comfortable with. Sure, other guys have seen me with only my jeans and underwear on before but only Dimitri had seen me almost completely naked before. Besides, I didn't really want Adrian to see all my… Assets. Instead of being embarrassed I merely flashed my man eating grin, bending over slightly to give him a look at the side of my body.
"See something you like Adrian?" I asked, my voice dropping a little and taking on a small husk. Adrian stiffened which caused me to double over laughing.
"What's so funny?" He asked, only making me laugh harder.
"Adrian's got a dream boner!" I laughed out loudly but I knew no one would hear. God, this was great black mail. His cheeks flushed a deep red as he tried to hide his face from my view.
"I-I should get going, let you sleep and dream your own dreams." He said before waving his hand, causing the dream to disappear. I woke up a second later, a big grin on my face. I looked over to Blade, still sleeping peacefully, before looking at my clock. I then groaned loudly, managing to wake Blade who sprung up on all four of his legs ready for an attack.
"It's okay boy, it's only time for training. I still can't believe he makes me get up this early every morning." I complained as I got changed into some training shorts and a sports bra. After making sure everything is in order with my gym bag I got Blade's collar from my bedside table, slipping it around his neck. The spikes didn't scare me like the rest of the school buts that only because I knew he would never use them on me, no, instead they drew me closer to him. I smiled as I clipped his lead on.
"Ready for a run boy?" I asked as I locked my door before leading us in a jog to the gym to meet up with my Russian. Yes, I said my even though I had no right to call him that, it felt right to say he was mine. In no time we arrived at the door, heading inside to see Dimitri laying on a matt reading a, you guessed it, Western novel. Blade, as soon as I unclipped his lead, ran towards Dimitri at top speed only to jump onto his stomach.
"What the?" He exclaimed as he looked down, seeing a playful dog wagging his tail without a care in the world. Low, deep chuckles filled the room, making me shiver. I loved it when he laughed or chuckled, even when he smiled, but they were so rare that I always wanted to be the reason why he laughed.
"Blade, no time for play. Come on boy, time for a run." I said, calling him over and outside onto the track. Training went smoothly, Dimitri teaching both Blade and I basic moves –although it was very funny to watch him trying to teach Blade to kick and punch when fighting a Strigoi. Most of the lesson I was left laughing. By the end of training I was left smiling as I clipped Blade's lead to his collar again and lead him out to the commons for some breakfast.
If only my day was going to go as smoothly as my morning.