When I woke up the next morning, it was to Adrian trying to untangle himself from me. I rolled over, tightening my grip around him.

"Don't go." I whispered.

"Pet, I have to work. I still have an hour and a half drive home." He said, pressing a kiss to the top of my head. I released him, and allowed him to roll out of bed. I watched as he gathered his clothes. I sat up, putting the comforter around me to keep the cool air from causing me to shiver. Once he was dressed, he walked back over to me, and knelt down. "Are you okay?" He asked.

"I'm fine, sir." I murmured. He tucked a piece of hair behind my ear and stared deep into my eyes.

"Rose, you are one of my top priorities and if you need something, I need you to tell me. It's my duty to take care of you, remember that." He informed me. I nodded.

"I know. I've read that part of the contract." I said, simply.

"Good… then you know that you have to inform me when something's wrong, or when you need something." He murmured, taking my chin in his hand and holding my face firmly, giving me no choice but to look at him.

"I know and I will. I'm fine now… I just had a moment last night. I'm sorry." He shook his head and his grip tightened.

"No… listen to me, don't you ever apologize for something like that. You've had a rough life, Rose and you've been through a lot. You need someone to take care of you. I'm sorry I reacted the way I did. You needed me and I knew that." He murmured. I just nodded.

"Thank you for staying with me." I said, after a few moments. He smiled.

"My pleasure." He leaned forward and kissed my lips hard, before pulling away and standing up. "Now, I need to go so I can make it to work before lunch time. I will see you in two days, at graduation." He said. My eyes went wide. Holy fuck, graduation is two days away. He chuckled at my reaction. "I'll see myself out." He turned and walked out of my room, and I heard the front door as it closed. I sat there, kind of dumbfounded. I'd officially be a psychology major in two days. I finally forced myself out of bed, and showered, getting dressed. I didn't work until four, so I had a good portion of the day to myself, granted that Lissa was away for most of it. I grabbed my cell phone and turned it on to find a shit load of text messages and twenty five missed calls. I cleared both of them, but the moment I did, another text came in.

I really hope you didn't lie to me, and that
you are seriously okay. I'd hate to think I left you there in less
than perfect condition. I hope you can finish looking over the contract today
and continue to make your notes and that you have a fantastic day at work.
Adrian

I stared down at it, smile plastered to my face at how concerned he seemed to be. It was nice that someone wanted to take care of me for a change. I mean, Lissa had taken care of me when I needed it but I felt she did it because if she wouldn't have, I'd be dead. Adrian takes care of me because he chooses too. That means something different.

I didn't lie to you. I'm alright, honestly. I'm going to finish going over
the contract today, and making my notes, and work will be the
same as it always is. Boring unless you show up. ;)
Rose

I hit the send button and got up, heading into the kitchen and making myself a cup of coffee. I then went back into my bedroom and settled into my desk and pulling out the contract, turning to the page I left off on and began reading once again.

Sleepwear
Sleeping with Master.
Nothing or a pair of undergarments for the lower area accepted previously by the Master (style(s) stated bellow)
Style_,_,_ (more may be added as a exception)
If wearing of undergarment in bed with master is forbidden then nothing must be worn. Other
clothing must be worn if requested by the master.

I quickly grabbed my pen, and filled in the empty spaces. In the first one I put one of masters t-shirts. In the second blank, I wrote PJ's of my own and in the last blank, I put whatever the fuck I want to wear. If we're going to bed to have sex, I'll wear what you want, if I'm sleeping, I'm wearing what I want. I smiled to myself at my note, before continuing reading.

Natural wear

(To be worn when venturing outside the house or grounds were staying with Master) While accompanying Master. T-shirt which is not forbidden by Master and acceptable for any conditions including weather. Skirt of length no greater then 1-3 inches below the knee is to be worn.

Shoes are to be appropriate for the rest of the attire unless said shoes are forbidden.
Bra may be worn but is optional and must not be visually seen unless previously requested.
Panties are optional depending on masters requests.
Tights or stockings or socks which are a minimum of knee length unless not appropriate for
footwear in which case an appropriate replacement must be selected.

I stared down at it, and the only real thing catching my eye was the part about panties being optional. He wouldn't make me go out in public without them, would he? Of course he would, he said he loved making spectacles of punishing girls in public. I groaned but continued reading.

Jewelry / Accessory's
A collar/choker must be worn at all time only removed when in bath or swimming or remove for hygiene purposes, the collar/choker will symbolize the Slaves enslavement. The collar/choker can be changed by the master at any time in private. If more than one is owned the slave may not change over unless told to do so unless it's not a agreed one to be worn in public in which case it can be swapped but must be swapped back immediately upon returning to 'home'

The above clause is only for when a collar/choker has been issued to the slave. Until then, all jewelry and accessories must be approved first by the master.

Make up may be applied as long as it is allowed by the master and it will not conflict with any other commands

A charged working mobile must be taken when away from the Master. The slave is to inform the master when the use of the mobile is not available due to events like charging, or situations were a mobile is not permitted but the slave must inform the master ahead of time. Punishment for disregarding the above will be as harsh as the master chooses.

The part about the cell phone made me laugh. I found that one out the hard way. I picked up my cell phone, and noticed I had a text message. I must not have heard my phone go off.

You're such a good girl, Rose. I'm enjoying
your submission more than I thought I would. Since we're being honest
I didn't think you could do it, but as of now you're doing an exceptional
job. Please, continue to do so.
Adrian

I narrowed my eyes at the phone, but realized he had a point. I wasn't ever one for following rules, and he said I did have the troublemaker, rebel persona. I was doing pretty well with his rules so far though, so I guessed being commended for it was a good thing. I'll admit, I enjoyed being called a good girl, even though I felt like a dog. I knew it was an intimate thing, and I enjoyed it.

I'm glad that I'm pleasing you so far, Master.
I hope I continue to do so. By the way, you're going to enjoy the notes I've left.
I might even get a spanking for some of the smart-assness.
Rose

I smirked before picking up the contract and continuing to read. I swear, this thing went on forever. Pretty soon it was going to start telling me where I was and wasn't allowed to go, who I was allowed to see, and what I was allowed to do in my spare time.

Restraints / Bondage wear
On signing of this contract the slave has opted into the use of being attached to a leash in private at the will of the master providing it does not violate the contract. The leash may be a attached to a inanimate object providing it does not break any conditions of the contract or a water source and a toilet is within reach while the master is not around during extended amount of absence not exceeding 24 hours unless consent has been given on, consent may not be rebuked while the contract is in effect. During prolonged usage the slave must be left in a safe environment.
Other methods of restraints which can be implied without consent of the use of both parties at a date later than the signing of this contract include:

Leg movement limiting chains

A ball gag for non prolonged periods of use (1-2 hours)

Any more methods have to be agreed upon by both parties but once opted for it cannot be opted out of and the master may opt the slave into and out of at there will at any time in a private environment.

The slave can be left in bondage for any length of time as long as it is non-serious in damage to the slave.

Oh boy, now we were getting to the good stuff. He could tie me up to something… and leave me? Jesus, what was I, his fucking dog? I grabbed my pen, and started writing: "Bondage is great, and I'm down for it, but you leaving me tied up like a dog for hours on end? I don't think I can handle that, even if I'm within reach of water and a toilet, I'm still not really into that. Maybe I need you to explain this part a little more." I laid my pen down, and stared at my note, shrugging. I guess I should have asked before I began writing, but it's whatever. He was at work, and too busy to be answering BDSM bondage questions. I continued on.

Changes for the 'period'.
This is providing the Slave informed the master otherwise the master is expected to treat the slave as normal regardless. If the Master is informed the Slave can opt out of these temporary changes to the contract. If the Master is not informed it is considered a breach of contract and can be severely punished.

The Slave may wear panties at their own choosing which the slave has chosen previous these panties are forbidden all other times.

The slave may opt out of any vaginal intercourse.
The slave is not allowed to be forbidden use of the toilet (permission must still be asked; unless master is not present then the slave must leave exactly as they found it).
The slave may wear tampons or sanitary towels and is responsible for asking the master to provide them (the master is in no way breach of contract by sending the Slave out to get their own or by choosing which type) the slave must give the option to apply to the master unless masters not present or it is impractical for the Master.
Any punishment which the slave may need to receive which cannot be given during the period may be given once the period is over. Punishment however can be combined as the master see fit.

I laughed out loud the moment I read the title of this section, but I guess I understood. The way this sounded, I was pretty much able to opt out of whatever I wanted while I was on my period. That would have been awesome for me, if I still got my fucking period. Damn me, and my birth control. Although I'd take not having my period and not having to use a condom over that one week opt out any day.

Terms of Address
(In Public.)
Addressing the Slave.
Full name, first name or a pet name given by the master not including slave may be used at any time.

Addressing the Master.
Sir, Sir [name], or a name chosen by the master may be used which is appropriate for the
surrounding place and/or people.

In private (Also around others who are aware of the contract by the agreement of both slave and master).

Addressing the slave
Any term may be used as long as it abides to the rest of the contract.

Addressing the master
Master or a name chosen by the master and this must be used by the slave.

The use of "my master" is allowed as is only confirming that they are the property unless the
master has said otherwise.

So, when he called me slut, or pet, or little girl, or any of those things it was typically normal and okay? Hmm… that's interesting. So, he would be able to switch it up and I was stuck with calling him Sir, or Master. I rolled my eyes. I continued on, getting to the most important part.

Slave's Signature
I have read and fully understand this contract in its entirety. I agree to give everything I own to my master, and further accept their claim of ownership over my physical body. I understand that I will be commanded and trained and punished as a slave, and I promise to be true and to fulfill the pleasures and desires of my master to the best of my abilities. I understand that I cannot withdraw from this contract except as stated in this contract.

By signing this I hereby give my freewill up and adopt the will of my master.

Signature:_ Date:_/_/_

I stared down at it, pen in hand. This was it. This signature made all of this, my submission official. I could stop this all right now if I wanted to; walk away without a look back. I knew that was the farthest thing from what I wanted to do though. In signing this, I gave up exactly what it said: my freewill. Everything I was, everything I had, and every part of me would belong to him. It was then my phone buzzed. I picked it up and went to Adrian's text.

I'm now extremely interested in reading them.
Make sure to bring the contract with you to Graduation, because
afterwards I'm taking you out to dinner, and then back to my
apartment for a much needed….celebration, if you will.

Adrian

I grinned down at the text message. Dinner and his place for my 'celebration'? I was definitely okay with that.

I will. I'm excited for dinner and my celebration. Now, I have to
go get ready for work. I'll text you when I arrive there, and when
I get off work, but I'm not taking my phone inside, because you'll distract me, and
I'll get into trouble.
Rose

I sent the message and got up, grabbing my long sleeved black shirt, and slacks out of the closet and changing. I barely got my pants on when the reply came. That was really quick. I walked over to my phone and opened it.

You are to take your phone into work with you. This
isn't a request, it's an order. Disobey, and I will punish you at graduation. I
need to be in contact with you at all times, Rose. I'll leave you alone at work
but you need to have your phone on you.
Adrian

I glared down at my phone and then back at the contract. This is what it would be like from now on if I signed. I'd be completely under his control, having to give in to his every whim, and the contract clearly stated the more I disobeyed the more severe the punishments would become. I sighed and hit 'reply' before starting to type back the message.

Fine.
Rose

I left my phone on the desk and went into the bathroom, doing my hair and make-up. I heard my phone go off, but I wasn't in any rush to check it. I took my time, making sure I looked decent before walking back over to my phone and opening the message.

That's the kind of tone that gets
You spanked in public, like at your college graduation.
Watch it, Rose. I mean it.
Adrian

Immediately, I was angry. I wanted to respond with something about how I hadn't signed anything yet, and that he had no right to lay a hand on me, but I had a feeling it wouldn't really stop him. I mean, after all… we'd done a lot without me signing anything. I sighed and ignore his text completely when typing my reply.

Leaving for work now.
Rose

I grabbed my purse and headed out to my car. I noticed how Lissa hadn't returned home yet. Christian must have gotten a few days off. I got in the car, and drove down to the coffee shop. When I got out, and headed inside, I pulled my phone out before clocking in.

At work.
Rose

I then punched my time card and grabbed my apron before heading out to the cash register with Natalie. She smiled at me.

"How are you doing?" She asked, as she poured coffee into a cup.

"I'm good. How are you?"

"I'm getting by." She said.

"Jessie again?" I asked. She nodded, but didn't say anything else. The dinner time rush came in around six and Natalie and I were swamped. We ran out of three different kinds of coffee and had to send the people working in the back out to the storage unit for cups. We hadn't been that swamped in a seriously long time, and I enjoyed watching my tip jar fill up with each customer I helped. Gas money to travel to Adrian's after graduation, or to see him at work. As I was mid making a cup of coffee, I heard Natalie mumble something.

"Uh… Rose?" Natalie said. I turned to the door to find Dimitri walking in. My heart automatically stopped. Why the fuck was he here? He knew I worked here? I asked him to do one thing for me, and he couldn't even do that much. He approached the counter, but Natalie told me she'd handle it so I started for the back when he called after me.

"Rose… wait, I need to talk to you."

"I told you all I had to say and you agreed to stay away. Why are you here?" I demanded. I was more angry than anything else, especially after last night.

"My sisters and my mother wanted to give you a graduation gift, but they were concerned about how you'd react to them so they asked me to do it." He informed me. I just stared at him. "And I missed you and I wanted to see how you were… doing."

"I'm fucking great, Dimitri. Thank you so much, and whatever gift they gave me, tell them to keep it. I really don't want anything from them." I said.

"Rose, they love you. Don't let what happened between us mess up how you feel about them." He explained.

"I don't want anything from them, honestly. I appreciate the gesture, honestly I do." I told him, shaking my head.

"It'll break their heart if you don't take it." He walked over, and placed what looked like a hundred dollar bill in my tip jar. I narrowed my eyes at him as he took a few steps back. He met my gaze for a second, both of us locked on each other like we used to. Adrian. I quickly pulled myself from his gaze.

"I miss you, Rose. I just want to wish you the best in everything. Your work, your profession, your… recovery. Everything." Anger flared through me then.

"My recovery is just great. I have someone who can actually handle me now, Dimitri. He'll actually take care of me, and be there for me. He'll be everything to me that you never were." I snapped. Dimitri laughed and shook his head.

"He has no idea what he's getting himself into, does he?" He asked. I started to come across the counter at him, when Natalie grabbed me.

"Get out, Dimitri. I'll call the police. Just go." She snapped. He nodded once at me, before turning and walking out. The few people in the coffee house quickly looked away, pretending they were witnessing our little spectacle. I was breathing hard as I watched him disappear. "Calm down, Rose. It's alright. He's just an asshole." She murmured. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself.

"You know what; you've only got about another thirty minutes on the clock. I'll clock you out. Head home… you need out of here." I stared at her for a second, before nodding.

"Thank you so much." I said, hugging her. She nodded, before I grabbed my tips, my purse and bolted. The moment I reached my car, I was crying. I pulled out my cell phone, and quickly dialed Adrian's number before I headed out on the highway for his apartment.

A/N: Something that was brought to my attention the other day was the fact that Rose and Adrian are so out of character in this story... That's kind of the point. In Vampire Academy, do you honestly think that Rose or Adrian would be into BDSM? Doubtful. I used their characters because of Rose's strong will and Adrian's cockiness and promiscuity. It made them the most logical candidates to work with on something like this, and as of right now, I think it's going rather nicely. They're both human. Thats out of character enough. Rose has psychological issues in the book, and she's majoring in psych... thats out of character. Adrian, ehh... he isn't out of characters as much. He's still just as cocky, and still just as sexy in my opinion. Regardless, this was just something I wanted to share. Don't forget to review, loves.