Chapter 4- Sorry...

It's been three months since I haven't spoken to Adrian. Lissa has been begging me to go say sorry but I'm not going to for a while. Adrian has done many stupid stuff that I can roll my eyes about, but when it involves Juliet, my motherly instinct come in. And I'm no ordinary mother. I will beat the shit out of anyone if they mess with Juliet. Suddenly a figure came standing next to me. I turned around to see Adrian. No. Now's not the time.

"Rose-"

"Look," I said, not even looking his direction, "whatever you say I won't-"

"Rose, will you shut up and listen for once!" Adrian spoke over me. I snapped my head his direction and glared at him, "Why? Why should I?"

"Look, I'm trying to get things strait."

I looked away again and shook my head, "Well, you're wasting your breath by doing so."

Adrian snorted, "Do like hearing yourself talk?"

I crossed my arms over my chest getting annoyed, "What's that supposed to mean!"

Adrian stood in front of me now and blocked my view of the area. This is what I get for being short.

"It means that you won't listen to a damn word I say!" I took a step back as Adrian walked closer to me. My back pressed firmly against the wall. I suddenly got uncomfortable, "Adrian, move. I need to watch-"

"No." He said. He then grabbed my face in between his hands, making me look strait into his eyes, "You're going to listen to me and not interrupt." He said. His voice was powerful but not too much for me to be afraid. "I wanted to tell you that I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you like that. I would never put Juliet in harms way."

"Adrian-"

"Rose!" He yelled. I closed my mouth not daring to open it again. "I'm sorry, ok? I truly mean it. These past three months were agony not being able to speak with you. I mean, I see Juliet, yeah that's great but I want to see you Rose. I want to be able to have a conversation with you that doesn't involve yelling in the process."

"Adrian..." I trailed off. I tried to look down but Adrian won't let me go.

"Please, Rose."

I looked at Adrian. The way he said my name in a pleading way reminded me of Dimitri when he said my name. But he said Roza which was the only difference. I sighed, "I'm sorry, Adrian. I shouldn't have punched you. I was just..." I took a deep breath. Adrian pulled me into a hug, "No. I deserve it."

I smiled and leaned onto his shoulder, "Ok."

Adrian pulled away smirking, "You didn't have to agree."

"I know."

I soon heard Juliet calling me.

"Mommy, Mommy! Look!" Juliet was wearing a white dress that had pink flowers all around it. I smiled when Lissa called me, "Ok. I know that you are my guardian right now but you have to be Rose for a few minutes. "

"Lissa, I-"

"I can take it from here." A voice said. I slightly turned to see Dimitri walking towards us. His voice filled me with so much warmth I had to force myself to stay still.

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"Yes, Rose. I've done it before."

I smiled and looked at Lissa, "Ok."

A few minutes? Try a few hours! I've been with Lissa picking out dresses to wear for her wedding. She finally gave me a dress that I really approved of. I was inside the dressing room still and looked at myself in the mirror. Its rich champaign color brought out the best features in me and my body as it hung beautifully. It was strapless, which showed off my collarbones and my petite shoulders. I heard Lissa call for me to come out. I slowly stepped out for everyone could see. And by everyone I literally mean EVERYONE. Lissa's eyes widened at the sight of me, "Oh wait right there!" And she was off. I turned around the face the outside mirror. Adrian came behind me and put his hands on my shoulders, "Have I told you that I love you."

I chuckled, "Many times."

"Well, I mean it. I truly do." He said. I felt his hands leave my shoulders. I looked at him and he smirked. He nodded to Dimitri who was walking towards us. Adrian nodded his head and went towards Juliet. I turned to face Dimitri and smiled, "Like?"

Dimitri's eyes roamed my entire body which sent shivers down my spine. His gaze finally met mine making me swoon.
"You look beautiful." He said.

I couldn't help but blush. I quickly turned away to hide my feelings but my arm was soon caught. Dimitri turned me back around, "There's nothing to be ashamed of your beauty."

I looked down. Why does Dimitri always have this kind of affect on me? I could never stop myself from loving him. I want my love to fade but it's just growing every time I talk to him. Lissa came back with a necklace in her hands. It matched the color of the dress and fit perfectly along with the outfit. It was so beautiful I was going to wear this to Lissa's wedding.

Juliet fell asleep in my arms as we were walking around the mall. My arms started to burn. I felt a tingling feeling that felt like pins and needles poking against my flesh. Great, my arm felt asleep. Dimitri must have noticed me getting uncomfortable. He whispered in my ear, "You want me to hold her?"

"No, its fine." I said trying to get comfortable again but soon failed.

"Rose?"

I sighed, "Do you think...?" I didn't have to finish. Dimitri was already taking Juliet out of my arms. She buried her head in the crook if his neck and wrapped her tiny arms around him. I smiled as I walked with him to his car. I told Lissa that I would see her later. I had to go to Dimitri since Juliet had her car seat already in there. Dimitri slowly put Juliet in before tying her up. Before we left someone was staring at us- better yet, staring at me. I couldn't help but state back. For some reason they knew that I was staring back. They started to back away into the shadows. The darkness swallowing them whole. I had just noticed that it was night in human time but I was tired from shopping all day. On the way towards my dorm I had to ask Dimitri.

"Did you see that man staring at me- I mean us?"

"What guy?" He asked, eyes strait ahead.

"In the parking lot, He was staring us down."

Dimitri glanced my way, "Are you sure?"

"Yes! I'm surprised you didn't see him." I stated. Dimitri was always on high alert. Why didn't he see him? Yeah, he was putting Juliet in her car seat but still... he would've saw no matter what he was doing. Maybe today he let his guard down.

"Did he seem like a threat?" Dimitri asked suddenly.

"He didn't try anything. He was just staring."

"Did you have a good look at his face?"

"No." I said, "He wore sunglasses. Even though its night."

Dimitri stared at me with concern. I shook my head, "No, he wasn't Strigoi. I would've felt sick."

"We better keep a look out just to be safe." Dimitri said. I agreed.

As we made it to my room I was exhausted. Dimitri laid Juliet down as I stood by the door frame.

"Thank you." I whispered before closing the door behind me. Dimitri smiled and started to walk towards the front door, "Good night."

"Dimitri?"

"Yeah?"

I couldn't stop myself. I jumped into his arms and hugged him. I could feel the strength in his arms as he wrapped them around me, feeling his warmth. As he embraces me, I can feel the life in him, the blood pumping in his veins, and the warm breath coming off his lips. I sank my face into his chest hearing the steady beat of his heart beat, as if to ask him to never let go. We started to pull away to look at each other in the eyes. Still so close. He cupped my face in his hands and brushed his lips gently across mine, a sweet prelude of what was about to come. Our lips met softly and sweetly... just one little kiss. As his lips pressed against mine it was like there was no one else in the world but us. It was like all of my problems had vanished, I tried thinking about one thing that upset me but I couldn't. His lips were so soft and warm in the cold air; it sent chills down my body. He reached my jaw, tracing the lines of my ear to my collarbone with
small kisses. They were so warm against my skin, my legs started to shake. His hands slid down at my waist, pulling me closer to his chest. His lips met mine again and the kiss started to became intense until I heard Juliet.

"Mommy?"

We broke apart looking at Juliet rub her eyes with her small fists. My mind started to come back to reality. What just happened? This was wrong. I untangled myself from Dimitri's embrace and walked over to Juliet to pick her up.

"Rose..." Dimitri must have noticed the change of my face as all the seconds thoughts about the kiss came to me.

"I should put Juliet to sleep. It's getting late and we have a big day ahead of us."

And with that Dimitri nod his head, "Good night, Roza." He whispered my nickname. I saw hurt in his eyes as he was turning away. The pain in my heart broke even more. He might as well rip my heart into a million pieces with his bare hands.

"Dimitri..." I walked up to him with Juliet in my arms still. I didn't care if my door was open and someone came by. I didn't care if Juliet was in my arms. All I know was what I was about to do next. With my free hand I wrapped my hand behind Dimitri's neck and brought him down to kiss him hard on the lips. It was only for a little while because Juliet started to giggle. Dimitri pulled away to kiss my forehead, "I'm so sorry, Roza. I should have never left you. I promise, I will never leave you again."

I just couldn't say it. I couldn't say that I forgave him because deep down, I really didn't know if I did. He broke me when he left and he has no idea because I hide my feelings from him. I was silent I didn't say anything. I couldn't say anything. Dimitri kissed Juliet on the forehead and said good night. When he left it felt like I was alone. Even though I had Juliet, I know I said that she took his place but I was wrong. Not only did she not take his place but he had a place in my heart that only fit for him.

A/N: Was the chapter short? To me if felt short but it was five pages in Microsoft Word. But anyway… how did you like the Dimitri and Rose fluff? Was it too soon? Should I take it slow on them? I felt like I was rushing them. Please tell me what you think. Thank you for reading and please review!