VA Karaoke Night Chapter 11, a vampire academy fanfic

A/N: Sorry for the long wait! I made this chapter extra long to make up for it :) I hope you all like it, it's personally one of my favorites! It's a funny chapter near the end, and you'll all see why :P

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the songs I use or anything VA related. Isn't that right, guys?

Rose: Yep. We belong to Richelle Mead.

Me: Can I come live in her head with you guys?

Lissa: Sorry Sarah, but I don't think that would work very well.

Me: Why not? All I have to do is get a spaceship and shrink it down while I'm inside and then fly in her ear.

Eddie: She has a point.

Mia: That could actually work.

Me: See, Lissa? They think it's possible.

Adrian: Yeah, Liss. You need to stop over thinking things.

Dimitri: Sarah, you can come live with Rose and I. We don't mind. Right, Rose?

Rose: Right. I'd love for you to live with us.

My Mom: Sarah, are you talking to yourself again?

Me: No, I'm talking to the characters of Vampire Academy.

My Mom: Oh God, now you're talking to fictional characters. Sarah, there's going to be some nice men in white suits that are going to take you to a lovely building to help you, okay?

Me: FOR THE LAST TIME, I'M NOT INSANE! Guys, can someone prove to her that I'm not talking to fictional characters, and that you're all real?

(Silence.)

Me: Ah, crap. Thanks, guys. Thanks a lot.

XD Enjoy the chapter!

Rose POV

I pulled Adrian aside so we could discuss what we were going to sing.

"Any ideas?" Adrian asked, a lazy grin on his face. He was just pleased that he wasn't dead. Which, if I hadn't intervened, would probably be the case.

"Not one. Any duets that I know are too lovey-dovey." I replied, sighing.

"Same here." Adrian scratched his head, deep in thought. "Well, we could always dedicate the song to them."

My eyes widened, and a smile spread across my face. "Adrian, you're brilliant!"

He raised an eyebrow, and smirked. "I was wondering how long it would take you to realize that."

I smacked his arm lightly. "You are way too full of yourself. Anyways, what do you suggest we sing, Mr. Smartass?"

"Hmmm . . . I think "We'll Be A Dream" by We The Kings ft. Demi Lovato, "Got Your Back" by TI ft. Keri Hilson or "Dirty Picture" by Taio Cruz ft. Ke$ha."

I took a minute to think about that. I knew all of the songs, so I knew that I'd be able to sing any of them. I decided that I'd just narrow it down to two, and let Adrian pick. "Well, I think either 'We'll Be A Dream' or 'Dirty Picture.' "

"Okay . . . I think we should do 'We'll Be A Dream.' Dimitri would probably kill me if I dedicated 'Dirty Picture' to Viktoria." Adrian said, grimacing.

A bubble of laughter escaped my lips. "Yeah, you're probably right. Okay, we'll sing 'We'll Be A Dream.' "

With that said, we walked over to the karaoke machine. I picked up my microphone, while Adrian flipped through Lissa's music. Once he found the song, he picked up his microphone and turned to face Viktoria, as I turned to face Dimitri.

"This is for you." we said at the same time. Adrian pressed play, and the lyrics loaded on the screen.

Adrian:
Do you remember the nights
We'd stay up just laughing
Smiling for hours at anything
Remember the nights
We drove around crazy in love

When the lights go out,
We'll be safe and sound
We'll take control of the world
Like it's all we have to hold on to
And we'll be a dream

Rose:
Do you remember the nights
We made our way dreaming
Hoping of being someone big
We were so young then
We were too crazy in love

Both:
When the lights go out,
We'll be safe and sound
We'll take control of the world
Like it's all we have to hold on to
And we'll be a dream

Adrian:
Whoa, whoa, whoa...
Both:
Whoa, whoa, oh...

Both:
When the lights go out,
We'll be safe and sound
We'll take control of the world
Like it's all we have to hold on to
And we'll be

Both:
When the lights go out,
We'll be safe and sound
We'll take control of the world
Like it's all we have to hold on to
And we'll be a dream

When we finished, we were applauded. I reached over to hug Adrian, and whispered in his ear. "You did great. Now, go hug Viktoria."

He grinned at me before giving me one last squeeze and running over to Viktoria.

"You sang beautifully, Roza." Dimitri's voice behind me startled me, making me jump. My hand flew up to my chest, and I whirled around to face him.

"Dammit comrade, you almost gave me a heart attack!"

He rolled his eyes and pulled me in for a hug. "Sorry, Roza. I didn't mean to scare you."

"It's okay. Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure."

"How do you say 'I love you' in Russian?"

Dimitri chuckled, and stroked my cheek. "Roza, ya tyebya lublu."

"Ummm . . . ya tyebya lublu . . . too..?"

Dimitri hugged me tightly. "Perfect." he murmured, pressing a kiss to my forehead.

Someone cleared their throat. "Sorry to interrupt the loving moments, but I'd like to sing." Lissa declared, standing up from the couch.

"Sure. Here, Liss." I said, handing her my microphone.

"Thanks." she replied, grabbing the mic from my outstretched hand.

Grabbing Dimitri's hand, I walked to the couch and plopped down, very ungracefully, might I add. Dimitri, on the other hand, sat very gracefully beside me.

"It amazes me how graceful you are, comrade. Most tall people are lanky and uncoordinated, but not you."

He burst into laughter. "Ah, Rose. Thank you for the compliment."

"Anytime, comrade."

All chatter in the room ceased as music floated through the speakers. I recognized the song as "Playing God" by Paramore. Lissa began singing.

I can't make my own decisions
Or make any with precision
Well maybe you should tie me up

Christian's eyebrows shot up at the suggestion, and Lissa rolled her eyes as she continued to sing.

So I don't go where you don't want me
You say that I've been changing
That I'm not just simply aging
Well how could that be logical?
Just keep on cramming ideas down my throat.
Whoa . . .

You don't have to believe me
But the way I, way I see it
Next time you point a finger
I might have to bend it back
Or break it, break it off

I laughed out loud at the thought of Lissa actually breaking someone's finger off.

Next time you point a finger
I'll point you to the mirror

If God's the game that you're playing
Well, we must get more acquainted
Because it has to be so lonely
To be the only one who's holy
It's just my humble opinion
But it's one that I believe in
You don't deserve a point of view
If the only thing you see is you
Whoa . . .

You don't have to believe me
But the way I, way I see it
Next time you point a finger
I might have to bend it back
Or break it, break it off
Next time you point a finger
I'll point you to a mirror

This is the last second chance
I'm half as good as it gets
I'm on both sides of the fence
Without a hint of regret
I'll hold you to it

I know you don't believe me
But the way I, way I see it
Next time you point a finger
I might have to bend it back
Or break it, break it off
Next time you point a finger
I'll point you to the mirror

"Woooooooooo! Yeah, Liss!" I cheered.

"Thank you, thank you!" Lissa said as she bowed.

Christian walked over and pulled her to him. "So, about tying you up . . ."

She smacked his head. "Ew, Christian. Gross." she exclaimed, but from the bond, I could tell that she wasn't that opposed to the idea. Now that's gross. I kept that to myself, though.

Christian shook his head. "Hand me the mic, please."

Lissa smiled widely. "Yay! You're gonna sing!"

Christian rolled his eyes. "Not if you're gonna make such a big deal about it."

Lissa raised her hands in surrender. "Fine, I won't. Here you go." she said, handing him the microphone. He gripped it firmly, and Lissa came to sit on my other side.

"I wonder what he's gonna sing . . ." Lissa whispered to me.

"I dunno. It'll probably be something for you." I replied, my voice as quiet as hers.

Our eyes snapped up to Christian as music blared through the speakers.

Lissa POV

When I heard the music through the speakers, it took me a second to recognize the song. But I soon realized that it was "Shake" by Jesse McCartney. I felt my lips turn up in a huge smile.

I met this girl down the block from me
Used to tell myself she was too hot for me
But then I saw her at the corner store
So I ran over just to grab the door
I got her number, we started chillin'
We started buzzing, and got addicted
Now I, I'm the one she can't live without
I bet that's her right now

Shorty hittin' me up,
Says she want a re-up
Knows I got the best in town
'Cause when she get the shivers
She knows that I'll deliver
I'm the one that holds her down
She's about to break
Break break break break
And I won't let her wait
Wait wait wait wait
It's gettin' kinda late
Late late late late
And she just wanna shake
Shake shake shake shake

One day she started texting me
Asked if she could borrow that recipe
I told her: Loving you is my specialty
She said: Well give it up up, give it up up
When she's away, it's such a downer
And I miss her everytime I'm not around her
'Cause she, she's the one I can't live without
I hope that's her right now

I'm hooked on her, I must admit
I'd do any, I'd do anything for her
She hooked on it, a bad habit
She'd do, she'd do anything to have it
When she calls I know
Exactly what she wants from me
Yeah anytime I hear the phone ringin'
Oooh, she wants to shake it with me

I began clapping loudly, and cheering too. Christian smiled, and shook his head. He came to sit with me.

"Christian, I don't know why you don't like singing, you're not that bad!" I exclaimed, looking him in the eyes.

"I just don't like it." he replied bluntly.

"Well-" I was cut off by a loud, ear splitting whistle.

Rose POV

As everyone was talking, I noticed Viktoria looking around nervously with her mouth open, as if she was trying to talk.

I whistled loudly, gaining a few glares, but also everyone's attention. "I believe Viktoria has something to say."

Viktoria smiled at me, gratitude clear in her eyes. "Yeah . . . sorry to interrupt everyone, but I'd like to sing."

Viktoria POV

"You'll do great, Viki." Adrian murmured, rubbing my arms.

"I know, I'm just a little nervous." Nervous was an understatement. I was terrified to sing in front of a room full of people that I barely knew, but I wanted to sing something for Adrian, since he so bravely sang to me, therefore breaking the news to Dimitri.

I strode up to the karaoke machine, trying to be confident. I was an okay singer - not as good as Rose, but good enough. Still, it made me nervous that people would laugh at me.

I grabbed Lissa's iPod and searched for the song I wanted. I smiled when I found it, because I knew that it was perfect. I picked "The Only Exception" by Paramore.

When I was younger I saw
My daddy cry and curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to re-assemble it
And my mama swore that she would
Never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist

But darling you are
The only exception
You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception

Maybe I know somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
And keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now I had sworn to myself
That I'm content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk

But you are
The only exception
You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception

I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning
When you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
Whoa

You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception

You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception
You are
The only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh and I'm on my way to believing

When I finished, Adrian ran up to me. He picked me up and spun me around, and I laughed like a small child.

"Beautiful." he murmured, leaning down. He rested his forehead on mine.

"Thanks." I said, a little breathless both from laughing and his proximity.

We stayed like that for a couple of seconds before Rose spoke. Well, spoke is an understatement. She spoke loudly, exasperation clear in her tone. "Oh for God's sake, just kiss her already!"

Adrian eyed me meaningfully, and I nodded slightly. Our first kiss.

His hands went up to gently cup my face, and my eyes closed in response. Seconds later, his lips were on mine, ever so gently. My lips began moving in sync with his, and I heard a chorus of " 'Awwww!' s," but I barely registered them. All I felt, smelled or heard was Adrian. His warm lips. His spicy cologne. His heart beating.

He pulled away first, and hugged me tightly. I leaned into him, basking in the moment. When he let me go, I looked over to Dimitri and Rose. Rose was smiling like an idiot, and Dimitri was slightly scowling. Seeing this, Rose reached over and put her hand on his lap, and he relaxed visibly. He leaned over and pecked her on the lips, and she smiled. I smiled too, happy that they had eachother. I was also happy because I knew that one day, Adrian and I would be like that.

"Come on Adri, let's go sit down and let someone else sing." I said, pulling him towards the loveseat.

Rose POV

No one moved or said anything, so I decided I'd sing. Again.

"Does no one else like to sing?" I asked, mostly to myself. I had planned on singing a little later, and I already had the perfect song planned, but I guess I'll sing it now.

I walked up to the karaoke machine, grabbing a mic and Lissa's iPod. I scrolled down the list until I got to the Hey Monday songs. I picked "6 Months" because it was exactly my feelings for Dimitri.

I pressed play and the soft, melodious strumming of an acoustic guitar drifted through the speakers.

You're the direction I follow
To get home
When I feel like I can't go on,
You tell me to go
And it's like I can't feel a thing,
Without you around
And don't mind me
If I get weak in the knees
'Cause you have that effect on me
You do

Everything you say
Everytime we kiss
I can't think straight
But I'm okay
And I can't think of anybody else
Who I hate to miss
As much as I hate missin' you

Months going strong now
And no goodbye
Unconditional, unoriginal
Always by my side
Meant to be together
Meant for no one but eachother
You love me
I love you harder
So . . .

Everything you say
Everytime we kiss
I can't think straight
But I'm okay
And I can't think of anybody else
Who I hate to miss
As much as I hate missin' you

So please, give me a hint
So please, give me a lesson
On how to steal, steal a heart
As fast as you stole mine
As you stole mine
Yeah . . .

Oh and everything you say
Everytime we kiss
I can't think straight
But I'm okay
And I can't think of anybody else
Who I hate to miss
As much as I hate missin' you

So please, give me a hint
So please, just take my hand.

When I finished, I had barely set the microphone down before Dimitri was in front of me, leaning down. He crushed his lips to mine, and I sagged. His arm went around my back to support me as I basically melted. I was like magic mud; solid, that is, until Dimitri touches me, turning me to liquid.

"That. Was. So. Beautiful." Dimitri said, punctuating each word with a kiss.

"Thanks." I said breathlessly.

"Where did you hear that song?" he asked.

"I heard it back at the academy. I only remembered it now, and I knew that Lissa had it on her iPod. I thought that it fit us perfectly."

"It does. By the way, I love you harder."

I scoffed. "Yeah right! No way."

"I do." he replied before sweeping me up into his arms and carrying me to the couch.

"You two are just so adorable!" Lissa squealed. I rolled my eyes.

"You guys really are." Mia said, laughing.

"I don't think I've ever seen you so relaxed, Dimka. It's different, but in a good way." Viktoria told Dimitri.

"Well, Roza brings out the best in me."

I smiled widely at him, showing my teeth. "Ya tyebya lublu."

"Ya tyebya lublu too, Roza." he said with a grin.

"You're never gonna let that go, are you?"

"Nope."

I rolled my eyes, and turned to Adrian. "So, Mr. Smartass, did you bring any liquor? I could definitely go for a few Smirnoffs, maybe some Sour Puss."

Adrian's expression turned to mock surprise. "Little dhampir, you doubt me? Of course I brought liquor!"

I grinned. "Well, what are you waiting for? Bring it out!"

Adrian reached beside him and grabbed a cooler. He patted the top of it. "It's all in here."

I got up off of Dimitri's lap and walked over, grabbing a Smirnoff Ice. "Dimitri, do you want a beer?" I called, looking over my shoulder.

"Sure, Rose."

I grabbed a beer and tossed it to Dimitri, and he caught it, of course. "Thanks, Roza."

"Anytime, Dimi." I walked back over and sat on Dimitri's lap, and he wrapped an arm around my waist. I opened my Smirnoff Ice and took a sip. "Dimi, have you ever tried Smirnoff Ice?" I asked.

"No."

"Are you serious?" I asked. He nodded. "Try this."

"Okay." he replied. I pressed the bottle to his lips, and he tried a sip of it. His eyes widened. "Holy shit, that stuff's amazing!"

I burst into laughter. "Holy shit, you never swear in english! This is a cause for celebration!"

"You over-exaggerate everything, Roza." he said with a smile.

"Well, it's true! You always swear in Russian." I said matter-of-factly, taking a huge gulp of my Smirnoff.

Shaking his head, he took a swig of his beer. "So, party games?" I asked.

"What did you have in mind?" Eddie asked.

"I dunno, maybe some truth or dare?" I suggested.

"Truth or dare is fun." Lissa said.

"Yeah, I could go for some truth or dare." Adrian conceded.

Everyone else nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I'll go first." Christian declared.

I internally groaned. The kid held grudges, and he would no doubt dare me to do something horrible. Well, if I picked dare. Truth would be just as bad though, since he'd probably ask me something embarrassing. I quickly finished my drink, and got Adrian to pass me another.

Unsurprisingly, he turned to me. "Rose. Truth or dare?"

I sighed. "Truth." I took a drink.

An evil grin appeared on his face. "Rose . . . how many times in the past week have you fucked Dimitri?"

I suppressed laughter. Was that the best he had? "Every single night." I replied with a smirk.

I looked at Viktoria, who was gaping like a fish. Her eyes looked like they were going to pop out of her head. Dimitri covered his face with his hand. "Dimi, don't be embarrassed! You're definitely not embarrassed when we're doing it!"

"Roza, I'm only embarrassed because my baby sister is sitting right there, and she doesn't need to hear this."

I took another swig. "Oh, it's not like she's never heard it before."

"Rose, I'm with Dimitri. Definitely did not need to hear that." Viktoria said, still not fully recovered from the shock. Adrian whispered something in her ear, and I definitely didn't want to find out what it was.

"Anyways, back to the game. Dimitri, truth or dare?"

"I might as well get this over with." he mumbled. "Dare."

"I dare you to make out with me for ten minutes."

"If I must . . ." he trailed off, grinning at me.

Just as he was about to kiss me, I put a hand up. "Let me finish my drink." I gulped the rest of it down, barely noticing the faint burn. Dimitri had long since finished his beer. "Now I'm ready."

Without another word, his lips were on mine. My mouth opened, and his tongue snaked in. I tasted beer on his breath, and it mingled with mine. We rolled so that he hovered over me. We continued for a few minutes before I pulled away.

"Drink break!" I shouted. Dimitri rolled off, and I got up and walked over to Adrian. "Mr. Smartass, did you make any Jello shots?"

"Obviously." he replied, handing me one. It was made with grape Jello. I grabbed another one for Dimitri, along with another Smirnoff for me and walked back over to the couch.

"Here, Dimi." I said, handing him his Jello shot.

"Thanks, Rose." he replied, pulling me down beside him. I settled myself onto his lap again, and downed my Jello shot. He quickly followed suit.

I saw Viktoria reaching for a drink and shook my head in amusement. However, Dimitri's eyes narrowed.

"Vika." he said disapprovingly.

"What? Dimitri, you can't be serious. I'm seventeen, which if I'm not mistaken, is the same age as Mia. I'm the only one without a drink!" she whined.

Dimitri exhaled slowly. "One drink. No more. Mama will kill you, and you know it."

Viktoria rolled her eyes. "Whatever. Adrian, got any Russian vodka?"

"Of course, love. Let me pour you a glass."

Wow. Adrian was actually being helpful! He grabbed a glass, poured some vodka in it, and handed it to Viktoria.

"Want some, Rose?" Adrian asked.

"Uh, I'd rather not. I had a bad experience in Russia with it, and I don't really wanna repeat it." I explained, grimacing. "Maybe if I'm drunk enough, I'll have some later." I added, grinning.

"Sounds like a plan, little dhampir." Adrian replied, smirking.

I took a few minutes to finish my third Smirnoff, and I was starting to feel tipsy.

"Now comrade, where were we?" I questioned, smiling my man-eater smile at him.

Without answering, he pulled me to him, crushing his lips to mine once more. I faintly heard grumbles from my friends, but I could have cared less. I was too absorbed in making out with Dimitri to give them a second thought.

His hands gripped my waist firmly as my fingers trailed up and down his sides. My tongue slid across his lower lip, asking for entrance. His mouth opened in response, and our tongues met.

Making out with Dimitri was always great, but it's so much better when I'm drunk. I had no self-consciousness at all, so I didn't care if people were staring at us.

I was pretty sure we'd passed the 10 minute mark, but no one interrupted us. They were too busy talking to eachother, and also drinking.

A few minutes later, Dimitri and I broke apart at the sound of someone clearing their throat. It was Viktoria.

"Sorry to interrupt, but I'm pretty sure I speak for everyone when I say that I'm tired of seeing you two sucking face. Can we continue the game now?"

"Every party has a pooper, and that pooper would be you, little missy!" I slurred.

"Dear God, you are so smashed." she replied, shaking her head in amusement.

"Not smashed enough. Adrian, I think I'm ready for that Russian vodka."

"Coming right up, my drunk little dhampir." he said with a grin. He grabbed a plastic cup and began pouring some.

"Fill it, dude. I can take it." I said, hiccuping.

"Whatever you say, Rosie-Poo."

If I hadn't have been drunk, I would've punched him for calling me that. But, in my drunk mind, it was completely fine, and I was chill.

"Thank you, Dree-Dree!" I said in a singsong voice.

He handed me my cup, and I took a huge gulp. Bad idea. I swallowed, nearly choking from the burn. I started coughing violently, and Dimitri moved to take the cup from me, but I wouldn't let him. "I'm fine, Dimi-Poo. It was just a little bit strong, that's all. Chills!"

"Okay, Rosie. Be careful next time."

"Will do."

"Roooooseeee! I'm drrrrunnnkkk!" Lissa slurred, a stupid looking grin on her face.

"High-five, Liss! Yay for being drunk!" I shouted, raising my hand. She smacked it weakly.

"Back to truth or dare, please!" Christian said, an amused look on his face.

"Oooooooookaaaaaaaaaaay, Count Sparkula!" I said, then added, "Who's turn is it?"

"Mine, but I can't think of anything. Who wants to go?" Dimitri asked, looking around.

"I WILL!" Adrian yelled.

"Okay, you can go." Dimitri replied. "But, you have to give me a Smirnoff Ice."

"Sure, Dimitri." Adrian said, reaching for a Smirnoff. He quickly handed it to Dimitri. "Okay . . . Lissa, truth or dare?"

"Bring on the dare, amigo!" Lissa shouted.

A look of satisfaction crossed Adrian's face. "I dare you to make out with Rose."

:O Will drunk Lissa and drunk Rose do it? Hmmm . . . you never know.

I don't know when I'm gonna update again, but it'll hopefully be soon.

Isn't '6 Months' the perfect song for Rose to sing to Dimitri? I adore Hey Monday, they have great songs!

Quick Note To Readers Of 'Together Forever':
Sorry, I haven't updated in a while. I'm gonna try to finish the chapter tomorrow and post it :) If not, it'll most likely be the day after. Oh, and my poll is still open :)

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