Vampire Academy: Deadly Intrigue and Deadly Love

Chapter 11 of my Vampire Academy story, enjoy.

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GirlXD: Yeah well, here we go; not spoiling anything but well, this is only part 2 of the trilogy of course, so much will change.
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Now onto the story.

Disclaimer: Vampire Academy belongs to Richelle Mead.


Chapter 11

ROSE POV

Smiling slightly I turned away from the window.

"Lissa; will you be okay here?" I asked casually.

She nodded. "Sure, I was going to meet up with Christian anyway."

I smiled. "Cool; I was gonna go, take a little walk."

I saw the look in her eyes and knew what was coming before she even said it.

"Rose, do be careful; don't get yourself into trouble." She said predictably.

I rolled my eyes. "C'mon Lissa; I don't get myself into trouble; trouble comes looking for me."

Lissa laughed at that; although I could see the guarded look in her eyes. Still she said nothing else and so I left the room, preparing myself mentally. I pondered how I would find Adrian and that garden he was in, the Royal Court was huge after all. It was also practically a maze; which made things even more complicated.

I knew I had no choice but to ask for directions. Things were vague at first, since there was so many gardens and such. Finally, after so much time, so many attempts, I finally got the directions I was hoping for. I followed the directions I had been given and emerged into the garden, I recognized it right away.

I knew I was in the right place, now I just had to find Adrian, hopefully if he was still here of course.

I was walking through the gardens for a while; I bit my lip, I couldn't see Adrian anywhere. I even found the area he had been sitting in earlier, but there was no sign of him.

Just then however I caught a scent of cloves and a familiar voice. "Well, well, aren't you a sight for sore eyes."

I turned and grinned at Adrian who stood smirking; although I was, I admit, slightly put out by the cigarette between his lips. It soon dawned on me that the cigarette was the source of the clove scent.

"Hey, long time no see, it's good to see you again. "I said softly. "So, what are you up to?"

He looked around and smirked. "Promise you won't tell anyone?"

I nodded and he continued.

"Well I'm hiding." He replied; seeing my quizzical look he added. "Hiding from my Great Aunt, and the rest of her little pack vultures."

I quirked an eyebrow at that. "Even I wouldn't dare say that out loud about the Queen."

Adrian shrugged. "Given the way they act around me…seemed appropriate."

He took a drag of his cigarette, which was now almost burned away, and stubbed it out, throwing it away. He exhaled heavily, gesturing for me to follow him. I did so as we approached the bench and sat down.

As we sat Adrian looked around.

"Nobody really comes to this garden; they prefer the more 'beautiful' garden on the west side." He explained. "Which makes it good for me, means I don't have to worry about being caught."

I turned to him even more confused. "Caught, what, smoking?"

Adrian laughed. "That's just…one thing; there's also, well…"

He reached back, under a small alcove beneath the statue behind us. From within he pulled out a bottle, I instantly recognized the beverage as being alcohol. I smirked, amused as I realized that he was using this garden as a place to get drunk, smoke, whatever else he did.

"Well, I wasn't expecting that; may I ask why?" I remarked curiously.

His expression dropped slightly, looking away. "I heard…Your friend Princess Dragomir, is a spirit user?"

I started at that but then nodded. "Um, yeah, why?"

He shook his head. "Then you know it causes…problems, well I'm a spirit user too; this is my way of dealing with it, it…dulls the problems."

I started at that, shocked at what he had just admitted. I guess a few things made sense now; although it had been rather startling to hear them admitted so bluntly. I also knew that this wasn't a method Lissa would approve of or even consider. I wondered just how he managed it; from the sound of things, he had to drink a lot to accomplish his wish. Yet he always seemed so relaxed and controlled; compared to how I felt when drunk.

Our calm, relaxed moment was interrupted by another voice. One which made me roll my eyes, in irritation.

"Wow, you've gotta be kidding me, what are you doing here, with him?" The familiar voice of Mia Rinaldi called out.

I turned and saw her approaching, looking smug as usual.

"What do you want, Doll Face." I replied sharply.

She remained smirking. "I never thought you'd be so desperate Hathaway; honestly, all this time, no sense of decency at all."

I leapt to my feet, glaring. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"Making a fool of yourself constantly; partying all the time, getting wasted. Now I find you about to get wasted again, and with the Queen's Great Nephew…What next; start spreading your legs…"

She never finished because at that moment I punched her, right in the face. She staggered back, clutching at her face, luckily there was no blood, for her that is.

She glared. "You bitch, I should've guessed you'd be so disrespectful as to act this way, no thought about Mason at all."

With that cutting remark she left quickly. I was aware I was trembling and forced myself to stop as I made my way back to the bench. I sat down and let out a slow breath; aware of Adrian's eyes on me.

After an awkward pause, Adrian spoke.

"So um…what was that about?"

I sighed and shook my head. "Please; I'd rather not talk about it; especially now."

Adrian sighed. "I guess you're not too fond of that girl?"

I shook my head.

"No, not really; although…She's not the worst I guess; if she'd just let up on this stupid grudge she seems to keep nursing, she wouldn't be that bad actually." I admitted.

Adrian pondered for a moment before asking. "Is it true what she said, you tend to…party?"

I nodded and he laughed. "Wow, never pegged you for a party girl?"

"It's been a while since I was last at a party." I remarked.

Adrian shook his head. "Oh, we can't have that. You'll lose your edge. C'mon, there's a party tonight. What do you say, you'll be my guest."

I blinked in surprise at this and then smiled; I happily accepted his offer.


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