Sorry, Sorry! I know I'm late and that this is short, but I am working on the next chapter already. We get to see a little more of Dimitri's butt head side in this chapter. *dodges tomatoes* I just feel like it's essential to his character to make him seem like a butt at some times. He had a rough life.

Anywho…. I want to ask: what dance would you like to see the couples do?

Adrian/Sydney: Paso Doble or Rumba

Mason/Mia: Cha cha or Foxtrot

Eddie/Jill: Broadway or Viennese Waltz

Chris/Lissa: Salsa or Charleston

Ambrose/Viktoria: Jive or Samba

Rose/Dimitri: Bollywood, quickstep, or argentine tango.

Vote in a review and let me know! I'm torn.

I tossed and turned all night. Images flashed through my mind, replaying everything that had happened in my 25 years. Sighing I sat up, plopping my head into my hands. How she got a hold of those blew my mind. As far as I knew, they were all classified.

I shook it off. I had challenged her, true. I made a mental note to look her up Monday at work. A glance at the clock told me it was 4. Rose would be awake soon I presumed.

Sure enough, 20 minutes later Thor bounded to the couch, plopping down beside me. I chuckled, scratching him behind his ears. I heard the shower turn on and closed my eyes, trying to brandish the thoughts that popped up immediately. Thor woofed and I turned to look at him. He repeated the action. I shook my head. Dogs.

Rose walked into the room minutes later, dressed in jogging pants and a hoodie. She had a leash in her hand. Thor noticed and ran to his owner, almost knocking her down in the process. She laughed, clipping the leash to his collar, before turning to me.

"You're more than welcome to shower. I don't think any of my clothes would fit you…" She trailed off laughing. I scowled.

"I have some clothes in my car." I made to move but she jumped in front of me.

"I can grab them. I have to walk Thor anyway." I nodded, tossing her my keys. She turned and Thor proceeded to drag her through the door. I chuckled and stood, making my way to her bathroom. I glanced around her room, taking in everything. She had pictures littered everywhere. Most of her dancing, more times than not featuring a shirtless Adrian. I gritted my teeth.

One caught my eye. Rose and a very familiar looking red haired girl stood beside one another. Adrian to the side of Rose and another surfer boy beside the red head. The picture was took in the ballroom, seemingly after a performance.

I studied the picture closely, trying to find the connection. Natalie. My eyes widened. Holy shit. Rose knew the missing girl. Holy shit. I quickly made my way to the bathroom. I shed my clothes, stepping under the hot spray.

I'd have to ask her about the girl, but I didn't want to worry Rose. I doubt she knew her friend was missing. Shit. I washed quickly, wrapping a towel around my waist. I hesitantly walked into the bedroom, surprised to see my bag already setting on the bed. I could get used to this.

I shot that thought down quickly as I slid jeans up my legs. I could hear Rose bantering with someone in the other room. Probably Adrian. I continued to shock myself with the amount of malice I felt towards any male close to this odd girl.

I opened the door as I shouldered my shirt on, buttoning it up as I walked down the hall. I froze, seeing my partner. She too, looked like she had just showered. The blonde giggled as Thor lapped at her face. I scowled in disgust.

"Rose, I would love to come with you today!" The girls smiled. They looked up at my presence. I cleared my throat.

"I guess I should be going…" Rose nodded, a small smile on her face. I walked back to her room, grabbing my bag and laced up my boots. I returned to the living room to see that Adrian and Chris had arrived. Adrian looked up, a smirk growing on his features.

"So Belikov, got so nasty you needed to shower this morning." Rose slapped him on the head and I clenched my fists. Lissa stifled a giggle and I glared at her.

"So, you riding with them to the culture exhibit?" She nodded. "K, call me if you need anything." I shouldered past everyone and headed for the door.

"D?" I sighed, turning around. "Please come?" The two girls unleashed the full power of their puppy dog eyes and I could feel my resolve crumbling. Damn it. I sighed, dropping my bag and crossing my arms. They squealed and high fived.

DxDxDxDxD

Liss and I walked around to the different exhibits, looking at cultures from all over the world. It was pretty interesting. There were dancers in every exhibit. I compared them all to Rose, making them seem like nothing.

I heard the familiar music coming from the far corner and followed it. Rose and Adrian were beginning their performance and had quit the crowd gathered. Mia and Jill were on risers in the crowd, doing some sort of belly dancing.

After Rose and Adrian, Chris and Ambrose took the stage. After both dances were complete, the crowd was going crazy. They absolutely loved it.

Rose and her crew all did a bow before exiting the stage. They all split up, signing autographs for the fans. A small smile slide onto my face before I could stop it. I shook my head and turned to Liss.

"She knows Natalie." I turned on my heel, taking this conversation to a more private placing. As expected, my partner trailed me. She grabbed my arm.

"D! You mean THE Natalie?! That's missing?" Her jade eyes were wide with disbelief. I nodded my response, making them only widen more.

"Holy cow.." She trailed off. I could only nod.

"Liss, I've gotta take off. I'll see you Monday." I turned to climb in my car, only to turn back, my face softening slightly. "Tell Rose to call me sometime."

I saw her mouth pop open in shock at my boldness. I smirked. Silly princess. Shaking my head, I turned towards my apartment building.

RPOV

Liss and I walked to the car hours after my performance. Chris promised to stop at our cafe for food. Thank goodness. As if on cue my stomach growled. Liss giggled at something Chris said. Barf. I cackled from my spot in the back seat. I swear, they just need to get together already. Atleast go on a date.

We sat in our normal back corner and sent Adrian with our orders. He returned, taking his dutiful spot beside me. I rolled my eyes at him.

"So, you and Sydney?" I sounded nonchalant, but inside was doing a victory dance at the surprise on his face. That's right big brother, I got you this time. He huffed and brushed it off.

Lissa's phone vibrated and she immediately answered.

"Dragomir." There was a pause as she listened to whoever was on the other end. Her expression turned worried. She rushed out a farewell and looked at me. Her words stopping my heart dead in it's tracks.

"It's D." She jumped from the table with me right on her heels, trying to understand.

"Liss, what's going on? Liss!" She hailed a cab and turned back to me.

"Come on. He's gonna need you." I jumped in while she explained. "His roommate, Ivan, was in an awful accident. He's in surgery now but the doctors are saying he has a 30 percent chance at best."

My heart broke. From what little I knew of Ivan, I knew this would kill Dimitri.

RxRxRxRxR

Liss and I both burst through the doors of the emergency room. I immediately spotted Dimitri, hunched in a plastic chair, hands tangled in his beautiful locks.

"Oh D." Lissa went to his side. Upon her touch he lifted his head, revealing bloodshot eyes. For each tear track down his face my heart cracked.

Suddenly his eyes hardened and a mask I knew oh too well was slammed onto his face.

"Get her out of here Liss." Lissa opened her mouth but was cut off before words could flow from it.

"I said get her out of here. I didn't call her. I called you. I don't want her here." I stood for a second longer, just staring at him, wondering if he was serious. I caught Lissa's apologetic face and nodded.

Unfortunately for me, I had no mask to keep out the pain and as I backtracked through the halls I previously tore through, my phone rang.

"Rose?!" Adrian's voice was panicked. "You have to get home now!"

"I'm on my way. What's going on?!" Very seldom did Adrian get upset and he was clearly past that state now.

"It's Natalie, Rosie. Her body was found in the alley behind St. Vlad's."

A sob erupted from my chest before I could stop it. Natalie and I had been friends for years, dancing together. When Jessie and I had broken up, she quit her partnership with him, becoming partners with Ralph instead.

Upon arriving home, I catalogued all of the cops, ambulances, firemen, etc. My eyes watered. This couldn't be real, could it? Adrian encased me in his familiar embrace, whispering what were meant to be comforting words. A cop rushed by me, almost knocking me over.

"The Feds should be here within 15 minutes. I don't want anyone touching evidence!"

Sure enough, within 10 minutes a familiar black suv pulled recklessly up to the scene. Dimitri and Liss flashed their badges while ducking under the yellow tape. My mind went in over drive, calculating why they would be involved.

Another 20 minutes and Natalie's body was placed into a black bag and onto a stretcher. Cue the hysterics.

Everything that I had been bottling up spilled out. I sobbed and Adrian immediately tightened his grip on me. I felt his familiar, strong arms slid under my legs and lift me to his chest.

As he turned to take me into our home I caught another glimpse of the horrid scene. Only this time, my eyes locked with familiar brown ones. His gaze softened, no doubt seeing the anguish on my features before he wrote something on a small notepad and turned away. Chris came into my line of view as he grabbed my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.

RxRxRxRxR

I sat on my couch, Thor wrapped around me. It was almost like he knew I needed someone to comfort me. I clutched the only picture I had of us together.

It was taken half a year ago. We just finished a performance on a cruise. It had been fun. Her and Adrian had messed around some, flirting and what not. Jessie and I had still been together. I had been 21 for almost two months. I closed my eyes, remembering the sound of the standing ovation we had received for our tango that night. Natalie and I had almost cried. We choreographed that dance ourselves.

I bit my lip, swiping furiously at the tears that trailed down my face. I could hear Adrian talking to someone in the kitchen, but didn't care. The picture of her pale, bruised face would haunt me forever. I knew it. She had the look of desperation and fear etched onto her always pretty face.

I sobbed. Damn it. I hated being weak. I hated feeling this way. I hated losing people I cared about.

I felt small arms encircle me as well as the smell of familiar clove cigars. I took a deep breath, calming myself slightly. Thor licked my hand reassuringly. I could do this. I had to.