We made our way over to the car. And before I knew it the questions started.
"What was that all all about?" Adrian asked as he pulled out of the parking lot. I hoped to god Adrian couldn't multitask. So, when I told him the lies I was about to feed him he would believe I didn't want to tell him about Dimitri and I, and about Dimitri and Tasha.
"I'm afraid I don't have a clue as to what your talking about." I bit my lip.
"Come on, Rose. You were burning a whole threw her face." I laughed, I was outraged. I'm sure Adrian was right about looks killing people. If they could, Tasha would probably be dead. And I was fine with that. Of course, Dimitri probably wouldn't.
"I was not!" I laughed knowing I had. Metaphorically speaking, of course. I stiffened. "I'm just not that kind of person." I tired hard not to smile, but failed. We both knew I was.
"That's BS." He said and fit in a quick glance. I pretended to examine my nails. "Come on. You can tell me anything." I probably could, but I refused to. No way was I going to tell Adrian about this scandal.
"It's just." I sighed. "Tasha wants Dimitri as her guardian." I peeked at Adrians face. I could tell he was surprised. This wasn't an entire lie. Tasha really did want Dimitri as her guardian. So I didn't feel bad telling him that since it was the truth. I continued. "Dimitri's supposed to be a guardian with me. Were both supposed to protect Lissa together." This wasn't a lie either. "When I saw Tasha earlier, I was afraid " I tried to sound convincing. "I was afraid she was back here to convince Dimitri to be her guardian." Now that was probably a lie. "Tasha's known Dimitri since they were kids.. and she kind of likes him. So I thought..." My voice trailed off. Along with my thoughts. This wasn't that bad of a lie. A little truth here and there and I'd be alright. I knew she hadn't come back to ask Dimitri to be her guardian. Maybe she had, maybe that's why they were sucking face, because he had said yes.
"Oh, I see. You were worried she was going to steal Dimitri from you and Lissa." I nodded. I guess my plan had worked. I felt proud and kind of sick. Adrian was to good a person to be lied to.
"I still am." What the hell? If I was going to lie, might as well lay it on thick. "Why else would she be here?" We were pulling up into the academy's long entrance. Adrian shrugged.
"She might be visiting Christian." We reached the iron gates and Adrian rolled down his window. A guardian smiled at Adrian and I and greeted us. Adrian flashed him a smile before rolling up his window and proceeding up to the academy.
"I doubt it." I looked out the window. "Christian would have said something." Adrian pulled the car into the massive garage where only guardians and visitors could park. We got out of the car. "Maybe he forgot."
"I doubt it." I mumbled and we made our way inside.
The way to my dorm was silent. Adrian was being a perfect gentleman and was walking me to my dorm. When we reached my room I stopped and thanked him. "If you ever need anything, Rose" He said as I twisted the door handle open. Adrian grabbed my elbow, which took me by surprise. "I mean it." His voice was so soft and velvety. It sent chills down my body. "Anything" He then kissed my cheek, which surprised me even more. And he left without saying another word. I walked inside my room and lied on my bed. I didn't need to turn the light on. Numerous times had I walked in my room late at night trying not to wake Lissa up. I was successful this time again. I could hear her soft breathing.
I thought back to what Adrian had said. Something in my mind told me when he said anything, he didn't just mean emotionally. I sighed quietly and thought about when he kissed my cheek. It had burned. Not like a fire burn, but like an electric burn, that sent shock waves threw me. Sort of like when Dimitri kissed me. But Dimitri's was more intense. Adrian's was soft. That might have been because he had only kissed me on the cheek, but still. I sighed again and got under the covers. It had been a long last few days, a long sleep would be nice. I knew I'd have to deal with Lissa and Adrian tomorrow. And maybe Dimitri, but I was determined to avoid him. And so I would...