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DPOV

He kissed her… What's gong on? I thought to myself. My emotions were every where, Shock, hurt, sadness, longing. She moved on… And here I thought having Rose and everyone visit was going to be great but, now I'm not so sure.

I had talked to Tasha a few days ago about here visit. I had told her a long time ago about my relationship with Rose and my feeling for her. She understood. That was one of the reasons why Tasha and I were not together.

She told me that I should take advantage of the situation and try to talk to Rose, to get her back. I wasn't so sure at the time. Who was to say that she wanted me back, what if she had some one else? What if she didn't feel the same way about me anymore?

She had assured me that Rose was probably not with anyone because Christian would have told her. I see now why Christian never said anything; Rose was keeping her relationship quiet.

I had made up my mind about trying to get her back, I was determined but now everything is out the door. She had Vlad. I won't deny that I felt angry when he called her Roza. That was my nickname for her. And then while I was trying to regain myself from that, he kisses her. I swear my heart dropped at the sight of it. It was unexpected; I never imagined that they were together.

I tried to compose myself quickly, putting my guardian mask on. Then Tasha broke he silence.

"You're dating Ivanov? How?" she asked her.

I could tell by the tone on Roses voice that she was pissed. But she answered the question anyways. She even went as far as saying that Vlad wasn't a coward and that they would fight to be together. I knew she was referring to me. And she was right, I had been a coward. Not only that, and idiot for having left her. I never even gave us a chance. Now she's moved on and someone else has what I've always wanted. Her.

I tried to keep my guardian mask on while she talked to Tasha about her and Vlad, and how he made her happy. But every now and then I would involuntarily flinch at her words. Soon after she excused herself with Alberta and went to go do their rounds on the perimeter.

"Well, we should go to bed, we have dinner plans tomorrow and we should be rested" Lissa said, pulling Christian with her.

"Thank you for everything, Aunt Tasha, we will see you in a few hours." He walked up to her and gave her a hug.

"Sleep well" She said.

"Good night Guardian Belikov" they told me. I shook my thoughts and said good night.

"Well I should be heading to bed too, thank you for everything." Adrian said and I nodded.

"Your welcome Adrian, sleep well." Tasha told him, and with that we were both alone.

"Wow, well that was…interesting" She said. I was too deep in thought to respond.

"Dimka?"

"Hmmm" was all I said

'I know what you're thinking Dimka. Don't let this discourage you, fight for what you want" She said rubbing my shoulder.

"How? when she's clearly moved on. She has someone else. Someone that wasn't afraid to fight for her. She doesn't want me anymore, she loves him, and I don't blame her." I sighed and buried my face in my hands.

"Don't say that. I mean I'm not going to lie; you did make a mistake when you left her. But you were only thinking of her at the time, explain it to her."

"How, if she barely even looked at me? She wants nothing to do with me" I got up in frustration and ran my hand through my hair.

"Well you don't win anything by just being here and sulking and hating yourself for past mistakes. And to be honest, I don't think all is lost" she said.

"Why do you say that?" There was a tiny bit of hope in my voice.

"Did you see the way she acts around him, there's no real emotion, and they didn't even tell each other that they loved each other why then parted." She tried to reason.

"That doesn't mean anything, you heard her, they act responsibly. They could have just been keeping it professional" I felt myself sink even further in to depression.

"No I don't think that's it, but you'll never know until you talk to her, Go, they're out there patrolling go join them and talk to her." she said giving me and encouraging smile.

I sighed. "Ok, you're right. I love her, and I want her back. She has to hear me out and at least hear my reasons. I will get her back no matter what" I was determined, She was mine, I loved her, and I wouldn't lose her again. Especially not to him.

"Good, that's more like it" She smile and I got up and left.

I walked out the door, heading in the direction I figured they would be. Sure enough a few minutes later I spotted them walking past a few trees and I made my way towards them. Before I reached them I stepped on a branch and that got their attention. They turned around quickly and pulled their stakes ready to kill.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you; I was just wondering if I could walk the area with you guys" I told them raising my hands in surrender.

Alberta looked towards Rose, but eventually nodded.

"Sure come on" she told me, and they put their stakes away.

We walked in silence for a while. I remembered that walking like this with Rose used to be great. We didn't need to talk or make conversation, just being together was enough. But this wasn't enjoyable; I could feel the tension and awkwardness.

All of a sudden her phone went off.

"Hathaway" she answered. It was odd to hear her answer that way. Last time I had seen her she was still a novice.

"You know you're no supposed to call me while I'm patrolling" she told whoever was on the phone. Wonder who it was.

She kept on her conversation, I tried not to listen in and only caught bits and pieces of it. Then I noticed we where headed towards a tree and she walked up to it.

She picked something up and then I noticed it was a Rose. I could feel jealousy rising inside me, I knew who was on the phone with her. Vladimir.

"Yes, it's beautiful, thank you" she told him and I noticed her smiling. I frowned and started thinking about how I was going to get her back. Obviously they like each other, but maybe Tasha was right and they weren't in love. At least she wasn't. I was dragged out of my thoughts by he next words.

"What am I going to do with you Vlad?" I felt a tinge of sadness. That's what I used to tell her every time she would test my self control. Now someone else was testing hers, and I wished so badly that it was me.

"I bet you do. Now get to sleep, you have a long day ahead of you tomorrow." Yea, he was testing her. Damn it, I was so stupid!

"Good night Vlad" she told him and hung up. She didn't tell him she loved him like most couples do… Maybe Tasha was right, maybe she didn't love him. But maybe she didn't say anything because Alberta and I were here. This uncertainty was eating at me.

"Vlad, How odd, he never calls when you're on patrol" Alberta told Rose.

"Yea, he just wanted to give me something since we haven't been able to be together very much" Hmmm they hadn't been together in a while… doesn't seem right for them being together, I would spend every second I got with her. Maybe she was keeping her distance because of work? Damn it! Not knowing was killing me.

I was so deep in thought that I missed what she was talking to Alberta about. When I noticed she had the Rose up to her nose and smelled it. She seemed to like it. I automatically felt angry and my hands clenched into fists. He gave her Roses while I had to sit back and watch. Sure it was my fault but I couldn't help it.

"So Vladimir was your mentor?" I decided to ask her, I was impatient and I wanted answers. I knew it was none of my business, but I wanted her back so badly and I was pissed.

"Yes he was, after you left, Alberta assigned him to me" I could tell she was irritated and didn't want to answer my questions. But I was irritated and I wanted some answers, even though I probably didn't deserve them.

"He's Russian I presume?" I continued probing.

"Yes, he is" she said, a bit irritated.

"You guys started dating after you graduated?" I knew I should stop, but I couldn't. I needed to know what I was up against.

"I don't see how that's any of your business, but yes we did" She was angry, she glared at me. But I ignored it and nodded.

"Did you tell him to call you Roza?" I knew I was pushing it, but I needed to know. She stopped walking and I stopped too facing her. I saw her hands were in fists, but I held my ground.

I faintly heard Alberta telling me to back off, I didn't care. I needed to hear the answer. I was angry when I heard him call her that. Only I called her that.

"Now why the fuck would I do that" she hissed at me. I didn't react; it just pissed me off more that she didn't say yes or no.

"I don't know Rose, Russian mentor, you start dating him, and he calls you Roza too. Maybe you're trying to relive what we had." I kept pushing; I needed to know if she still wanted me. If the reason she's with Vlad is because he reminds her of me.

"Alberta can you leave us for a second." Rose asked Alberta. She didn't want to leave but she did. Good I was finally going to get some answers and a chance to talk to her.

"You have some fucking nerve you know that" she said and before I knew it I saw a fist headed straight for me. I Dodge from it too late and it manage to hit me in the cheek. I stumbled back but recovered quickly.

"Do you love him?" I wasn't going to let her leave without some answers. And I needed to know if she did.

She yelled that it was none of my business and walked away from me. Oh no she wasn't leaving with out answering me. I grabbed her and spun her to face me. I pressed her body to me, and momentarily I lost myself in the feel of her body close to mine. It still felt as good as it did six months ago. I snapped out of it when I felt her trying to wiggle herself free.

"Do you?" I pressed, I needed to know.

"Let me go" she still struggled. But there was no way she was getting loose until she heard me.

"Because I still Love you, and I want you back" I said, determination clear in my voice. I meant it, I wanted her back, and I would do everything I can to get her back.

"Well that's a crying shame because I don't want you back. Now let me go" she struggled some more. No, she didn't mean it. She felt the same way I did. You can just forget what we had.

"Look me in the eyes and tell me you don't love me" I told her. She wiggled in my arms again trying to get free. I held her tight against me with one arms and pulled her face up with my other hand. God she looked fierce and beautiful at the same time. I was loosing control, I could feel it, and I needed her.

"Tell me" I asked her again. I needed the answer. She just looked like she was deep in thought. For a brief second I thought I saw something in her eyes. Resignation? Was she going to admit it? And then it was gone. She had a hard look on her face.

Before she could say anything, I lost all my control. I crushed my lips to hers and kissed her with all the emotions I had in me. I struggle some more and it only anger me more that she was fighting this, fighting us. I pressed my lips harder to her, trying to force a reaction from her. For a split second I felt her loosen up and start melting in my arms.

Just as quick as I felt it, it was gone. I was so elated with the thought of her surrendering to me, that I didn't notice her turning her head and ending our kiss. And then I felt the most excruciating pain. She had kneed me in the groin.

"Fuck" I yelled and I let go of her. My hands automatically went to said area and I fell to the floor. God it hurt so bad, I closed my eyes and tried to think of something else, but it didn't help.

"Don't ever touch me again" I heard her say.

"Shit… Rose, wait I'm sorry." I tried to tell her through the pain. I probably shouldn't have kissed her like that, but I was powerless. I needed to feel her lips on mine again. Despite the pain, it was worth it, and I would do it again to feel her lips on my again.

"No, you've made your bed, now you lie in it!" she told me, and walked away leaving there on the floor. After a few minutes the pain resided a bit, but not completely. I got up and headed back to the house. On my way I did plenty of thinking about everything that happened.

She never admitted that she loved him… she never denied that she loved me still… and the look in her eye, she couldn't deny it, maybe she did love me. Maybe this was just wishful thinking.

No! She was melting in my arms when I kissed her, she was giving in to her feelings, I know it! I ran my hand through my hair in frustration. I'm not giving up. I'm going to fight for her, I love her, and I know she loves me too. Sure I messed up, but what we had, have, is something that happens only once in a life time. She's my other half, and I know I'm hers.

I made my way to the door. I opened it and walked right in, closing it behind me. I was going to walk, well more like limping, to the couch, when I saw Tasha still in the dinning room.

"What happened to you?" her voice sounded amused.

"I kissed Rose and she kneed me in my…" I said looking down and back at her.

She looked at me for a minute then busted out laughing. After a few minutes she composed herself and motioned to the chair next to her.

"I'm sorry, it's just that I send you to go talk to her, and you come back limping because you kissed her by force." She snickered again and I gave her a hard look.

"Ok, tell me what happened" she said.

Ok, sry, but I thought a DPOV was in order. We needed to know what was going through his head when he kissed her, and Tasha's intentions. I will update soon, hopefully, But please don't let that keep you from reviewing!!! Let me know what you think, it makes me UD faster!!!