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Chapter 3

I walk out of Dr. Olendski's office feeling happier than I had in a couple days. Knowing that Dimitri was alive and safe took a huge burden off my shoulders. If Lissa hadn't healed him, he could have been dead right now. But she did and I'm very grateful for it. I start walking towards Lissa's room and then remember that she is probably sleeping. I'll talk to her laterI sigh. I turn back around and head to my dorm where my glorious bed awaits me.

Walking into the dhampir dorm lobby I notice people sitting on the couches talking and whispering quietly. The news about the guardians mission today must be spreading already. Since I can remember news always spread quicker than wild fire here at St. Vlad's. Ignoring everybody I run up the steps to my room, lock the door and sink down onto my bed. Without bothering to take my shoes off I quickly fall asleep.

While I'm asleep I dream of Dimitri and I. We're at the cabin cuddled up together relaxing and forgetting about all the stress that reality brings us. Dimitri looks deep in to my eyes while brushing his fingers along my bare shoulder. He leans in for a kiss. It starts out soft and sweet but after a few seconds the kiss deepens. Our tongues wrestles each others for dominance...

My dream shifts and I feel myself being sucked into one of Adrian's spirit dreams. My vision becomes clearer until I find I'm in one of the guest rooms they have at court.

"Hey little dhampir!"

I turn around and see Adrian sauntering into the room. One of his clove cigarettes is dangling out of his mouth. His emerald green eyes roam up and down my body with interest.

"Nice dress little dhampir. I wouldn't mind helping you take it off!" Adrian said with his trademark smirk.

I look down to see myself wearing the slinky black dress that I wore when Victor put the lust charm on Dimitri and I. Too bad he can't see me in it now.

"Come on Adrian! Seriously? I am exhausted and I just want to get some sleep." I whined at him, stomping my foot in frustration.

"Technically you are asleep. I just wanted to see if you were doing ok." Adrian asked me, seeming genuinely concerned about me.

I sighed. "I'm fine now. Dimitri is alive and Lissa healed him so he will be ok. He just has to stay overnight at the Dr's office." I told him with a smile.

"Ah so the cradle robber lives on! So are you and him going to walk on sunshine and all that shit?" Adrian rambled while stepping on his cigarette and walking over to grab a drink.

"His name is Dimitri and its none of your business! Now will you leave me alone?" I ask him angrily.

"Fine, I'll leave, but I will see you later" He said with a wink. The dream dissolved and I fell into a deep sleep.

I woke up the same time that I would be if I was training with Dimitri. I stayed in bed for a few minutes trying to decide what to do. I have to talk to Lissa eventually I thought with a sigh might as well do it now and get it over with.

Getting up I took a quick shower, got dressed and headed out. When I got downstairs I went into the little kitchen area and grabbed a granola bar and headed to the Moroi dorms.

When I got to Lissa's dorm I walked up the three flights of stairs to her room and knocked on her door. I heard some rustling and a thump until Christian answered Lissa's door wearing only sweatpants. I pushed past him and walked into her room. Lissa was sitting up in bed in one of Christian T shirts. Jealousy and resentment coursed through me.

"Hey Sparky I need to talk to Lissa. Alone" I emphasized to him. He glared at me and seemed to be on the verge of a snarky comment when Lissa got up and kissed him. "It's ok Christian. I need to talk to her." She told him. He looked at me for a second and then nodded. He gathered his clothes and put on his shoes. "See you later. Liss. Bye Rosie" He smirked at me.

After he left Lissa sat back on her bed and patted the spot next to her. I flopped down next to her and we sat in silence for what seemed like forever. Finally Lissa asked "Why didn't you tell me about Dimitri?" I saw hurt flash in her eyes as she asked me. I knew the day would come where I would have to tell her about Dimitri and everything that was bothering me, yet I still didn't know the right words to use.

"I did try telling you a few times but every time I did you had to meet Christian!" I said bitterly.

"But if you really wanted to tell me you could have found another time to tell me!" Lissa shot back.

"No, not really! Ever since you started dating Christian its been all about him. He's always around. We haven't hung out alone for more than an hour in ages! Even when I got here he was with you!" I let it all out, my voice getting louder the longer I talked.

"You're just jealous of my relationship with him!" Lissa yelled at me.

"Yeah I am! You don't have to hide your relationship like I do. You get to flaunt it if you want. I had to try and deny my feelings for Dimitri for the longest time. Dimitri acted like he didn't like me in a romantic way which, by the way, hurt like a bitch. And I almost lost him to a strigoi. What if you lost Christian? How would you feel?" By the time I was done saying everything I was crying.

We sat in silence after we bot yelled. I could hear Lissa sniffling next to me. I just sat there tears running down my face and wondering how things became so fucked up between us. Lisa's phone started buzzing but she ignored it until it shut up. Getting up, I crouched down in front of Lissa so I could look her straight in the eyes.

"Look, I know things between us isn't rainbows and unicorns right now but it doesn't mean I should be acting like such a bitch. I'm sorry for that. Its just you have been my world since I can remember and for once I'd like to have control over one thing in my life other than you. I think that's why I got angry." I said.

"I never asked for you to take care of me. I can take care of myself! If you don't want to be my guardian that's fine." Lissa said, indignant.

"I know and I still want to be your guardian. Its just before Dimitri was going to be your other guardian and we wouldn't have been able to be together so I started resenting your relationship with Christian and everything else. It didn't help that if I wasn't in control, I could see you and fire crotch getting it on."

Blushing Lissa picked up a pillow to play with to distract herself from her embarrassment. "I'm so sorry Rose. About not spending time with you and you seeing well-you know. I guess I've come to rely on you for anything and I never thought how selfish it was. I have always wanted you to find someone and be happy. I'm so happy for you and Dimitri! I really am! I'll try better to be a good friend to you." Lissa was full out crying now.

"I'm sorry too. And Liss you are the best friend anyone could ask for!" I said wiping away her tears.

"I don't feel like it."

"Well, you are! Out of all the royals, you are the most normal and down to earth. Besides Christian" I said grudgingly.

"Thanks! Are we good now?" She asked me hopefully.

"We're good." I smiled at her. I leaned forward and hugged her. All of sudden my stomach grumbled very loudly. "Someone's hungry." Lissa laughed at me.

"Shut up!" I said sticking my tongue out at her.

"Why don't we go down and get some breakfast. If you want?" Lissa asked, unsure.

"I'd love to! Afterwards I might go check up on Dimitri." I told her.

"Speaking of Dimitri, can I tell Christian about you two?"

"I guess. I know you wouldn't be able to keep it a secret from him. But tell him if he tells anyone about us, he will wish he had never been born!" I said with a mischievous grin.

"Ok, whatever you say Rose!" Lissa said, laughing.

She got dressed and we headed out to breakfast. I felt happier than I had in awhile. Dimitri was alive and we were together. Lissa and I had talked and made up. All was right with the world. But hey, I'm Rose Hathaway. Trouble is bound to follow!

A/N: Sorry this is a bit late. I was sick with a cold. It sucked. I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I know this story has been somber and serious but after this chapter things will be more light hearted! Light hearted with lots of drama! Write a review please! You know you want to! :P

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