Okay, it's like 1:00 in the morning, and I just finished this chapter! It's all for you guys! I hope you like this one- I kinda feel like I have a lot of short little scenes in here. But the whole thing is long. YAY! So no more comments about it being short! Use that little green button for good instead of evil.

I haven't mentioned this before, but when I go into specifics about an outfit, that usually means it's an actually pice of clothing and is posted on my profile. There's a few things in her that I have up, including a certain white dress that I personally think is very pretty...

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Somehow, Adam and I had ended up back in my room. Honestly, I didn't know how it had happened. We had kissed and teased each other for a while, and then walked a while. I guess our feet had led us here.

"What are you thinking about?" Adam asked, in between kisses as we lay on my bed.

"How you feet led us back here. I'm blaming my feet." I replied.

"Well, I'll have to send your feet a thank you note. Or perhaps flowers. Roses, maybe?" he teased, earning a smile from me. "Because your feet have just given me the most beautiful thing in the world." He finished, as he pulled my dress up and took it off. I knew I looked good. And Adam, well, he looked amazing. His shirt had been off for quite some time now, and I couldn't help but admire the perfect contours of his chest. I didn't deserve him. As if to prove my point, he spoke.

"Are you sure you're ready for this, Rose?"

"Adam, I've only been with one other guy. I love you. I need you. Hell yeah, I'm ready." I answered, cementing it with a passionate kiss. That was all he needed. Our kisses become longer and more passionate, if that was possible. I stared into his eyes, and conveyed my feelings of love to him. I saw that he understood and answered back silently with a look that said the same.

I didn't know what time it was when it was over, and I didn't care. I snuggled up next to his side, and we both stared at each other for the longest moment.

"That was amazing." I finally said, breaking the silence.

"You are the most beautiful creature I have ever seen, my Rose. I don't deserve you." At this, I giggled. "What, what is it? Come on!"

"I was just thinking the same thing about you, Adam Erickson."

"Well, Rosemarie Hathaway," he said with mock formality, which was hard to pull off, considering the position we were currently in, "I expressed my words first, therefore, they are mine. Copyright 2009, Adam Erickson productions." he added, causing another round of giggles but also a punch to the arm. We continued to banter for a little while, before we fell asleep, still in each other's arms.


The light of the next morning woke us both up. As I opened my eyes, I found Adam staring at me.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing, nothing. It's just, you drool in your sleep." he answered. "Don't get me wrong, it's really cute and endearing."

I ignored the last part and got up, trying to look annoyed. It failed. I burst into laughter, which he joined in on. But our laughter was interrupted by a knock on our door. I quickly put on a robe and answered it.

"Ms. Hatahway, you are requested to attend a luncheon being held in the Queen's private rooms. Mr. Erickson," up until this point, the courier had spoken with a formal tone, but cracked a small smile when he spoke to Adam. "You are also requested. It will be in an hour." With that, he left.

"Well, Rose, I guess I'd better go get dressed. Unless I should just go like this." Adam said with a smile before leaving in his rumpled tux from last night. I went to the bathroom to shower and blow dry my hair. I sorted through my closet. Well, what had been my closet. Lissa, using some of her new influence, had apparently decided I needed a new wardrobe. I didn't even know when she had had it revitalized, but I couldn't find anything I had ever seen before. I eventually grabbed a green dress with a black belt. It had a scoop neckline with some gold around it. I didn't even want to think about how much it cost. I wore my hair down and applied light makeup. I grabbed a pair of black heels and started to walk over to Adam's room, which was only a floor above mine in the dhamphir building. I expected to find him waiting for me, but instead was greeted by a closed door.

"Come on, Adam. I thought girls were supposed to take longer than guys to get ready." I said as I knocked on his door.

"Sheesh, I can't help it if I have to primp!" he answered, as he opened the door. He wore khaki pants and a collared shirt, a look that casual and formal at the same time. "Oh, you look nice, Rose. Now, shall we go?" Adam held out his arm, and I took it. We arrived at the "Queen's" rooms and were greeted by Christian. He had a huge smile on his face and was dressed similarly to Adam, in a collared shirt and khakis. He led us out to a beautiful little balcony where Lissa and Adrian sat, laughing quietly. It was such a change in Chirstian that he wasn't jealous; he had used to always think that Adrian was after Lissa. Lissa once again looked every inch a royal. She wore a simple white shift dress that looked perfect on her thin frame and lace heels. Her makeup, like mine, was light. She was eating a fruit salad before she looked up and threw us a dazzling smile.

"Hey, Rose, Adam. Come on, sit, have a little food." I looked beyond her and saw a whole buffet of stuff for us to eat.

"Yeah, Rose, you probably haven't had anything to eat all night. Too busy, huh?" Christian asked, about to go on. He stopped, however, when I threw him a look that could have wilted flowers. Adam chuckled and led me away to the buffet before I threw a plate at Christian.

"He's right. I'm starved. But it was worth it." He said seriously, once we were out of earshot of everyone. I briefly kissed him and caressed his cheek tenderly before going to get myself a plate of food. I was just like him, hungry. We sat down and began to talk and laugh with each other. It was just like old times. Except that now Lissa was Queen. And Adam was here.

"So, um, everybody, we have some news." Lissa said. Through the bond, I felt feelings of nerves, but also ecstatic happiness. I knew she was about to announce her engagement. She moved her left hand to show everyone. I hadn't even noticed how she'd kept it hidden the entire time. We all congratulated her, as soon as we realized what it meant. She came over to me last, and hugged me.

"I'm so happy that you're happy, Liss." I said.

"Rose, thanks. I'm just, I'm just smiling. I know that I now have duties as Queen, but my life it seems to be perfect now. And you're happy too. You have no idea how much that means to me. So first I'll get married. It's you next, huh?" She finished, throwing a meaningful look at Adam, who was talking with Christian and Adrian. "He get's you. I'm your best friend, your sister, but I know there's certain things I may never understand that both of you do." I didn't realize that I was tearing up during her speech. I wasn't normally this emotional.

"Liss, you are my sister. I'm just so happy for you, and, believe it or not, Christian. Just don't turn into a bridezilla on me, okay? You're already ruling as Queen, you don't need to be the Queen Bridezilla." She smiled, before hugging me again. The hug said how close we were, through all the tests we had gone through, and how we always would be. We each went back to sit in our seats and finish our meal.


About a month later, Lissa's wedding was held. I had to admire the Moroi wedding planners; it had gone quickly and smoothly. Lissa had looked calm and never frazzled. She walked down the aisle the day of looking sure and happy. Her dress was a mermaid gown shape and had beading all over the skirt and on the bodice. It had a train. The wedding wasn't overly extravagant, and was intimate for the Queen. As she walked towards Christian, I saw how much he truly loved her in his expression. I think I warmed up to him considerably in that moment. The vows passed in a blur and I didn't realize I was crying until Adam gently brushed the tears away. I turned to look at him, and as Lissa and Christian leaned forward to kiss, I followed their motion.

The reception was held at the Court, in a large ballroom. Lissa had changed into necklace with ruffling on the bodice and end of the skirt. She and Christian took to the floor for their first dance, and we all watched on. Soon, Adam led me out to a slow song, where I put my head on his shoulder. He rested his chin on the top of my head, and we swayed gently.

"I love you, Rose Hathaway." He had said it once before, but that was in the heat of the moment. Afterwards, I had thought he had regretted saying it, but in this kind of setting, it would be hard to not believe his sincerity.

"I love you too." I answered, staring up at him. I didn't deserve him. He was too beautiful and perfect for anyone to deserve. And I had gotten lucky enough to have him. We kissed, tenderly, and then started to dance again.


A little while later, I caught up with Christian for a dance. Since Lissa and I were practically sister's, she was dancing with Adam. I could see she was saying something, but I didn't really want to know.

"Christian, you better take care of Lissa." I said.

"I know, or the great and powerful Rose will smite me." He answered. Always making jokes. "Seriously, thought, you know that I do love her Rose. You're like her sister, and I know you'll kick my ass if I ever hurt her, but don't worry, I never would. She's the best thing that ever happened to me."

For a second, I just stared. He really loved her; I had all the proof I needed now. Then I snapped back into my teasing tone. "Whoah, Christian, better watch out. You're getting all sappy. Next you'll start knitting."

"Shut up."

"Acknowledged."


It was late by the time I returned to my room. So the next morning, when I woke up, I discovered I had a pounding headache. I rolled over to go back to sleep before remembering I had duty. I could probably pull some strings and get out of it, but I didn't want to become one of those lazy people. So I got up, and quickly showered, not even bothering to dry my hair. It was warm outside, it would dry quickly. I nodded to the guardian on duty, who I knew vaguely. His name was Steven or Sam or something like that. I grabbed a sliver stake, something I didn't really need. Oh, how wrong I would be.


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