So? I hope you liked the last chapter! I decided since I took to long with the last chapter.. Why not post two! I hope you like that! Normal Disclaimer Applies!
Chapter 10 Refreshing New Beginnings
Previously...
"Yes Adrian! I will marry you!" His serious face turns into a huge loving smile, beaming at my answer while he quickly slips on the perfect fitting engagement ring. I can't believe I just agreed to marry Adrian! Adrian! Oh My GOD!
Adrian's lips capture mine, in a passionate loving kiss. "Rose, You're making me the happiest man alive by saying, Yes!" I smile and pull him back into another wonderful kiss. As I look at my beautiful fiance, I can't help but smile. After we pull our lips apart and make sure we look presentable, Adrian leads me back to the ballroom and my head seems to slip into a daze. I can't think straight.
I am going to be Mrs. Adrian Ivashkov! I can't believe it. Soon I will be married to Adrian forever. Life can't get any better right now. Adrian doesn't let go and I couldn't be happier.
Everyone seems to disappear and blur, as we slow dance with each other. We don't even notice the music, were so wrapped up into each other that we forget everything else, but us. It's so amazing. I can't seem to relax my breathing or heart beat. They're both going quickly at the realization that I said YES! Rose Hathaway said yes to a future other than being a guardian.
After I'm able to finally calm myself down, I finally notice the music and people around us. As Adrian spins me in a elegant turn, I catch a spark of silver on my left hand. My engagement ring, I was so surprised and into the romantic moment with Adrian outside that I never looked at the ring. It is so beautiful. It looks very expensive too. (Picture on Profile)
Adrian notices my staring adoring at the ring on my hand. He smiles "Do you like it?" I smile and kiss his lips tenderly. "I don't like it at all..." His face drops just an inch and bounces back slightly, I smile wider. "...Adrian... I love it" His face perks right back up "Dammit Rose!" I giggle at the look on his face. "What?" I ask slyly. "You drive me crazy sometimes!" He says as he sighs, brushing his hair back with his hand. I smile and pull Adrian to a stop. "Adrian haven't you figured that out already... I always have to keep you on your toes!" I pull him close to me, ignoring the people surrounding us. "I love you so much Adrian" I murmur against his ear, followed by crushing my lips against his.
He pulls back..but just far enough away for our lips to brush one another. "I love you too Rose. So much... Sometimes it hurts!" I pull him into an intimate embrace and we start to sway to music again. I notice that it's Take My Breath Away by Berlin. I smile at the lyrics and snuggle closer into Adrian's neck.
Watching every motion in my foolish lover's game
On this endless ocean finally lovers know no shame
Turning and returning to some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion as you turn around and say
Take my breath away
Take my breath away
Watching I keep waiting still anticipating love
Never hesitating to become the fated ones
Turning and returning to some secret place to hide
Watching in slow motion as you turn to me and say
Adrian nibbles on my ear and we start to sing the lyrics to each other.
My Love... Take my breath away
Through the hourglass I saw you, in time you slipped away
When the mirror crashed I called you, and turned to hear you say
If only for today I am unafraid
Take my breath away
Take my breath away
Watching every motion in this foolish lover's game
Haunted by the notion somewhere there's a love in flames
Turning and returning to some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion as you turn my way and say
Take my breath away
My love... Take my breath away
My love... Take my breath away
Take my breath away
Adrian dramatically dips me and I can't help but squeal with delight. He smiles lovingly, taking my hand, leading me off the dance floor once again. There are candles lit everywhere and twinkling lights, to light our way back to our table.
Lissa and Christian are cuddled up together swaying to the music. I can't help but to fight the urge to hide my left hand and the blood that is suddenly rising to my cheeks. No can do... Adrian is ahead of me. He is holding my left hand, make a point to make the ring noticeable. I'm not able to stop the blood rushing to my cheeks either... Damn!
Luckily Lissa and Christian are too wrapped up into themselves that they don't even notice our approach or the ring. I was relieved about that. Adrian seems to be pouting, probably because he couldn't show me off as his fiance! After a few moments a sparkle flashes in his eyes. "I'll be right back Lil' Damphir!" He murmurs against my ear, kissing my cheek, heading towards the dance floor again. Ok... That was weird. I walk over to the snack bar and grab a glass of water.
As I am walking back to our table, I hear someone walking up on the stage. I look over and see it's Adrian, testing the microphone. "Testing... One...Two …. Three" Adrian says into the mic. I just about drop my glass of water. What is he going to do? I start to panic and I rush back over to the table and sit down with my head in my hands. Wishing I could be a turtle and hide in my shell.
Adrian is going to make an announcement. Shit! "May I please have everyone's attention!" He says as he adjusts his voice, trying not hurt everyone's ears. Once the ballroom is silent he continues. "Thank you! I believe you all know me, if not my name is Adrian Ivashkov. Tonight is a very special night for all of us. For some it is the last dance, announcing the end of the year and graduation, that is rapidly approaching us, for all of you Seniors. There is also one other reason why tonight is a special night, especially for me. A little while ago I asked a certain someone to marry me. She luckily agreed making me the happiest man. I wanted to dedicate this next song to Rosemarie Hathaway. I love you Rose! You mean everything to me!" Everyone is either gasping at the realization of what he said or cheering.
I am so embarrassed, I can't think straight. I can feel Lissa's shock through the bond which brings me back to reality. "Oh...My...God! Rose!" Lissa says as she walks over to me, grabbing my left hand, swooning at the ring. "It's gorgeous!" she squeals. The song Adrian dedicates to me starts, it's Not a Moment too Soon By Tim McGraw
Adrian starts walking to the center of the dance floor. Lissa pushes me in that direction, so I follow and meet him. He wraps his arms around me in an intimate hug, lovingly kissing my lips, as we start dancing. Adrian knows I'm not too happy but ignores it. We dance a beautiful waltz to the song. I don't really know the dance but Adrian leads perfectly while singing the lyrics to me. It feels like the whole academy is watching us dance.
I was standing at the end of my rainbow
With nowhere to go and no pot of gold in sight
All my wishes were just way too much to hope for
But when I saw you I knew I'd seen the light
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
I used to think that love would never find me
and the who cares was lost somewhere in time
But when you found me I knew I'd found forever
You rescued me just before I crossed the line
And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
Not a moment too soon
Second after that lovely song played the DJ dedicated a song to all of the lovers and I clung to Adrian swaying and singing the beautiful song. Surprisingly Adrian sang with me after the chorus. Always By Plumb (MeandAdrian'sVoices) (both)
Out of nowhere
You came
From a little dust
And a little rain
And when I looked down at
Your face
It showed to me
The truth and grace
I will always try to keep you very safe
So open up your eyes
So they can look in mine
And see a small reflection
And when you close your eyes
I pray the thoughts inside
Are beautiful and trueI won't always
Be this strong
And I won't always
Be the one
To kiss the bruise
Or heal the scrapes
To wipe the tear drops
From your faceBut I will always love you more each dayI will always love you more each day
So open up your eyes
So they can look in mine
And see a small reflection
And when you close your eyes
I pray the thoughts inside
Are beautiful and true
I will always try to keep you safe
So open up your eyes
So they can look in mine
And see a small reflection
And when you close your eyes
I pray the thoughts inside
Are beautiful and true
I will always
I will always ... love you
After the song Adrian does another dip but this time its a very intimate one. "I'm sorry Rose but I love you! I can't help it!" I smile, instantly forgiving him. "I love you too...Do you-" Lissa cut me off running up to us. "Come on Rose... We have to get ready for the after party!" I groan as I was just going to ask Adrian if we wanted to call it an early night. Now that Lissa is here there is no way I can do that.
Adrian smirks at her and kisses me on the forehead "I'll see you soon Little Damphir!" Adrian says and walks over to Christian and Eddie. As Lissa and I walk back to the dorms, I can't help but think about how lucky I am.
I know that I made the right decision officially, choosing Adrian over Dimitri. Now if only I had enough courage to talk to Dimitri about all of this. I know that he knows it's coming but I don't want to hurt him. I know what life is like without him and I just hope that he is able to move on and be happy. That is all I want for him, to be happy.
I know that I shouldn't base my feelings and decisions, on the glimpse of the possible future that I saw, but what could of happened if I didn't change the outcome. I know that I made the right decision. I am happy with Adrian. He is an amazing man and lover. He wants what I want out of life. I thought I wanted to be a guardian for the rest of my life, but after seeing that dream, I just want to live. I want to have a family, I want to be carefree, like Lissa. I want everything that any normal person would want. I want to live with Adrian, by my side, every step of the way.
I was interrupted out of my thoughts by someone tapping on my shoulder. I turn around and gaze up finding myself looking into beautiful chocolate brown eyes of the man himself.
"Roza... We need to talk?" He whispers. I feel myself nodding expectantly, but after a moment my head completely clears. "Dimitri... No, Not right now. I'm sorry but can't we talk about this later?" I meet his eyes again and he gives a stoic nod. "I'll talk to you later then" and before he walks away he slips something into my right hand. I act like I don't know what it is until Lissa and I continue toward my room. SHIT!
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-Kasa
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