A/N: So I have a confession to make...

I am so sorry for not posting this sooner, I intended to update this a very long time ago. But, the world decided that that was an impossibility as I had a bit of a personal problem appear that was completely unexpected and out of my control. It was to do with health so there wasn't really much that could be done.

Then, lastly, I need a favour from my lovely readers. I was reading a fanfic on here a while back, I'd saved it on my internet favourites list and I managed to accidentally delete it...and I cannot remember the title or author and I can't find it in my searches. So if anyone knows of a vampire academy fanfiction where Rose is turned Strigoi in blood promise and the ring kind of keeps her normal, I think they also tested it on Dimitri or something. There may have been lemons in it...I'm not sure, but if I liked it then it can't have been anything awful. If you know of anything like that please link me! I desperately want to find it...

Then lastly, how would people feel about something set with the V.A. characters in a completely different style of world? Where Rose is completely under Dimitri's control, the one time she gets out she meets Adrian Ivashkov, the leader of their 'rebellion'? But Dimitri gets her back...life turns difficult. Lol I don't know, just let me know if you think it sounds interesting and I might post it once I've completely finished Teacher's Pet which is one of my other fanfictions :)

Ok, enough of me, I'm going on for too long!

Disclaimer: I don't own VA

"Let me see first." James gestured to my coat.

I sighed. But I undid my coat and spread it apart, I didn't risk taking it off as anyone could walk past.

James raised his eyebrows; that happened every time I did that, it must have been a good thing. If they didn't then it was time to worry.

"All right then." He let me in.

I draped my coat over a chair and glanced around the room. It was different to what Robert had had, this one was completely modern, black walls, huge windows, a funny shaped bed, and random gadgets scattered around the room. James pulled his shirt off and sat on the bed.

"So, how do you normally do this?" He asked. I crossed the room to stand in front of him.

"Well, that depends on the guy, by how much I think they can handle and what they want." As I spoke I walked round and sat behind him on the bed.

(A/N: Okay, I felt far too uncomfortable of trying to write this, well no, I could write it, I did write it, but there is not a single part of me that can bring myself to post it. So, I'll just give you a low down of what happens: A load of foreplay, blah blah blah, she kind of likes it because he's experienced so she feels guilty. He's a cocky piece of work and decided that since they had two nights, the first was for him to take charge and the second was for her. Then, they end up having sex, hence me not managing to write it... I do apologise, I'm sure many of you would want to read it, but I'm uncomfortable writing lemons and I'm ninety percent sure it would just be painful for all of you to read as it would be rigid with no sense of emotion/anything flowing together at all.)

There was a knock on the door.

"Sorry sir, but we have a bit of an issue." One of his bodyguards called through the door.

I rolled off of him, relieved for the interruption. But I couldn't help but wonder where on earth Jesse was. I'd needed him here at least twenty minutes ago.

"Go, I'll still be here." I smiled.

He stood and pulled on his trousers before opening the door.

"Who is it?" James asked kicking something.

I walked over to find out what was going on, I stayed as quiet as possible, I didn't want to alarm anyone. Luckily, and thankfully, my dress had stayed on the whole time. Which was very unusual.

"I don't know, I've never seen him before." One of them said.

I peered over James' shoulder standing on my tiptoes. It was a difficult thing to do considering the massive height difference.

It was Jesse, dead, on the floor. A noise escaped my lips, I couldn't control it. I couldn't lose another member of the team. Even if I didn't like him.

James heard me gasp and turned round. He shut the door swiftly and tilted my face up to his.

"Did you know him?" he asked quietly, his eyes boring into mine.

"No," I quickly shook my head, "It's just...I...in my line of work you don't really get bodies."

"Well, dead ones anyway." he smiled cockily and then it faltered, "Maybe you should go, but, same time, same place tomorrow, all right?"

"Sure." I stepped away and put on my coat. I left before he could say another word. I had to get out of there.

As soon as I was out of earshot and view of the bodyguards I rung Belikov. I wasn't sure what time it was where he was but I had to talk to him. He answered sounding exhausted, I must have caught him in the middle of the night.

"Belikov, I need you to get the outfit I wore last time and for you to come here. Zeklos has got himself killed. Can you do this now? You'll need instructions."

"Of course. Give me a minute to get there." there was a pause, a long one as he presumably got dressed and got to my room, "All right, I'm at the wardrobe."

"Ok, open it and on the right hand side there's a panel. Type the code in you use to get into the weapons storage room as if you've forgotten your card." I gave him the orders as I walked. Davis was parked outside in a van. I got in.

"I've done it." Belikov said, he was keeping his voice fairly quiet, muted.

"On the table that's now come up type in used. Then type in normal assignment." I said calmly.

"Done."

"Now...actually, just pick one of them, I don't really mind. Once you've done that, ring the Captain, tell him you need a plane to get here, explain that Zeklos is dead and I've asked for you, all right?"

"Ok, I'll be there as soon as I can." He hung up.

"What happened?" Davis asked, he'd overheard.

"The bodyguards were better than expected. There were only two. I don't know what happened I was inside for all of it." I said quietly.

He nodded and started to drive. Neither one of us had anything to say.

Eventually we got back to the hotel. I did everything as quickly as possible. Rigidly. I just needed to sleep, maybe in the morning I'd feel better. But at the time I couldn't afford to let my emotions take over.

Early in the morning, Belikov knocked on the door. I'd pulled him inside and slammed my lips onto his before either one of us could say anything. The need to have someone there, someone caring was controlling my actions.

"Easy," he murmured gently pushing me back, his accent coating his words, "Now, what happened?"

"I don't know. The bodyguards dealt with it all while I was inside with James. Zeklos was there, dead before James had even opened the door.."

"No, that wasn't what I meant," he brushed his fingers down my jaw in a way that forced me to look up at his handsome face, "What happened when you were with James? There's something wrong."

"Zeklos was late." I shrugged and looked away from his eyes turning my attention to the cream coloured wall beside him, "When people are late things get...bad."

Belikov wrapped his arms around me, whether it was to comfort me or just to comfort him I wasn't sure. It didn't matter. I was sure it did both. I buried my head in his chest, calming myself down with his musky scent.

"The Captain's putting someone knew on his team. Surname's Marley, rank lieutenant. He's a got a good, clean report. I've left Ivashkov in charge, he'll introduce him to everyone else before we get back." Belikov said quietly when some time had passed.

"Good."

"Now, Rose, do you mind if I sleep? I don't want to stay jet-lagged when I have to come in and get you." he murmured pushing me backwards and brushing my hair out of my face.

"Sure, whatever" my voice was nonchalant, being in his arms just completely calmed me down.

He smiled and kissed me, his lips gentle.

"If you want, you could always sleep too." he suggested sliding his lips softly down my collarbone, "Only to sleep though Rose. You seem just as tired as I am."

I laughed, "That I am Belikov. That I am."

A few hours later, I found myself at James' door. And to be honest, I was terrified.

A/N: So I don't know how this was...I think it was okay?

Word of warning, I'm going on holiday on Sunday for two weeks, so unless I manage to sneak another update in before I leave this will be last update until I get back. Sorry guys! But I won't have internet access or access to my files at all.

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