Hello everybody!
What's up. I'm back with another chapter. Still at the resort, let's see how this new schedule is setting in for everyone.
Rose and Dimitri returned to the suite after they left the gym. Rose showered and changed, then headed to the casual café for a bite to eat. When she got there, she headed straight for where she saw Eddie and Mason sitting down eating. It turned out they had arrived about a few minutes before her, not having gotten any food yet, they headed to the food together.
"Let me treat you today Rose, get anything you like" Mason offered in a chipper mood.
"Why would you do that Mase? I got it. Although extra food does sound amazing, I'm not trying to kill your wallet too" Rose said in jest. Mason was about to rebuke her refusal when they heard behind them.
"Well, well, well if it isn't the Little Dhampir, I saw Vasilisa earlier today, so you couldn't have been too far behind. It's like God himself decided to give me a gift this year."
Rose did not even have to look back to know that cocky tone. It was Adrian Ivashkov, Royal Moroi and favorite nephew of Queen Tatiana. However, he was also known as a drinking and smoking womanizer, but hey most people focus on his first set of qualities. Adrian has been coming around for the last few months to St. Vlad's to help Lissa with Spirit since he is a spirit user as well. Rose did not like him at first, seeing him as a potential negative influence on Lissa, but she has grown to tolerate his presence as the annoying cousin that pops in. He has a certain amount of charm to him, much like Lissa, and sometimes Rose can't help but feel sorry for him knowing that he only embraces his vices to dull the darkness that comes from Spirit. But she will never feel sorry enough to accept his advances towards her that he enjoys doing regularly.
"Adrian, what a pleasantly surprised" Rose replied boringly
"Aww you don't sound to happy to see me, Little Dhampir. How about I pay for your breakfast" Adrian offered looking at the food Rose placed in the register.
"Fine, you owe me anyway, but let me grab a few more things" Rose doubled everything on the countertop, not noticing Mason's disappointed look at her easily accepting Adrian paying for her meal.
"Owe you?" Adrian smirked
"Yeah, for being a pain in my ass all the time" she bit back.
"Yes, I see. But there is no other ass I would want to be a pain to more than yours" he said with a grandiose bow. He got back up when he felt Rose smack him on the back of the head, causing some shocked looks from some of the other Dhampirs in the area. Seeing one of their own being rough with a royal moroi was almost unheard of. They practically sighed in relief when they saw Adrian rise with a laugh at her antics.
Taking a seat at a table, the four began to eat in relative silence. Eddie and Mason had both met Adrian at St. Vlad's, but they still did not know him very well since he was always somewhat in and out around school and when he was there, he was usually occupied with Lissa practicing Spirit. Rose was scarfing down all the extra food with joy, not paying any mind to the guys she was sitting with until Adrian interrupted her train of food by informing her.
"Slow down, Little Dhampir, you may want to leave some space for the grand dinner we are having tonight with Lady Ozera"
"Grand Dinner?" Rose asked, trying to speak around the donut she was getting ready to devour.
"Try smaller bites Rose" Eddie advised rolling his eyes
Chuckling Adrian continued "Yeah, I saw Lissa about an hour ago in that fancy restaurant in the next building having breakfast with Fireboy and Lady Ozera. When she met me and found out I was friends with them she invited me to dinner with everyone to this place not to far from the resort we will be going in a couple of hours"
Rose groaned just thinking about it. She knew that she would have to go to at least a few fancy dinners on this trip, but she wasn't looking forward to them. Looking at Eddie and Mason's dull expressions she could tell they weren't excited about it either. Just as she was thinking about what she should wear, she got a text from Lissa.
Everyone having dinner at restaurant tonight. Dress to impress for tonight – Lissa
"Well it seems that Lissa confirmed your story" Rose said flashing her phone to Adrian. "Guess I should nap so I won't fall asleep at the table."
Getting up, finished with her food Rose left the guys, going back to her room for a well-deserved nap.
Everyone met up in the living room portion of the suite, ready to go to dinner. Lissa was wearing a spaghetti trap pale blue a-line calf length dress. Christian and Adrian wore dress pants with dress shirts, Christian stepped out of the usual all black he sports for a navy blue shirt; Adrian wore a red shirt that brought out his hazel green eyes. Mason and Eddie also wore simple dress shirts but with decent blue jeans, blazers, and dress shoes. Dimitri wore something like them with a black button up with the sleeves rolled to his forearms, he had his hair out for a change, one side tucked behind his ear, and a pair of very dark colored jeans.
Rose came in last thinking that she was late she joked "Sorry for the hold up, but it takes time to look this good." She didn't even realize how true her words were, almost everyone in the room was starring at her. Not going with the obvious red or black skin-tight dress, Rose wanted to try something different.
Rose was wearing an olive-green cocktail dress tonight. It had a sweetheart neckline with capped shoulders. The dress stopped at the knee and it had a split going up the back of the dress. Although the dress was incredibly simple, Rose looked radiant in it. The color brought out her tan complexion, making her skin look almost golden. Her long hair was in loose curls going down her back. She had a pair of brown wide- strapped heels that went to the middle of her calves. Lastly, she had on light smoky eye shadow and lip gloss.
Overall, she looked mature, sexy, and stunning in a way that made it seem like she wasn't even trying. Her exotic features and hour glass figure were exemplified in such a way that the dress almost looked like an accessory to her beauty. Rose felt a surge of pride at the reactions considering she dressed herself tonight instead of with Lissa.
After her nap earlier, Lissa was helping Tasha get ready and Rose preferred not to hear her going on and on about Dimitri like they are soul mates or something. It might have ruined her appetite. So, she decided to dress alone.
Glancing around the room at everyone Rose heard Lissa sent through the bond.
EEEEEEEE you look GORGEOUS!
Which caused Rose to flinch. Apparently, her squealing in her head was just as hard to listen to verbally.
"You look more like the dinner tonight Little Dhampir, or should I say dessert." Adrian said with a smirk at her.
"Try me and I'll make sure you can only eat your food through a straw" Rose replied sweetly, walking by the Mason and Eddie.
"Looking good Rosie, your all grown up now" Eddie fake sobbed making her laugh, as she swatted his arm lightly.
Stepping in front of her first, Mason grabbed her hand.
"You look gorgeous Rose" he said seriously, bending slightly to kiss her hand.
The gester really unnerved her as she pulled her hand from his grip "Thanks Mason, you don't look too bad yourself"
"Ok ok can we stop indulging in how much of and eye sore Rose is so we can get going?" Christian cut in sarcastically.
"Don't be mad a me because the only people who think you look good can only read brail" Rose replied causing everyone to laugh.
"Alright everyone, enough chatter, let's do our last checks, make sure everyone has gone to the bathroom if needed, make sure you have your phones, and whatever else you may feel you may need while we go out." Tasha spoke amongst our chatter.
Tasha was wearing a purple dress tonight. Strapless with an incredible tight bodice, Rose could tell she is trying to allude to some kind of figure, that most moroi women don't have. The dress loosened at her hips, becoming flowy until it ended at her mid-thigh. She wore the dress with incredibly high platform heels, probably trying to get better eye contact with the Russian God she was practically clinging onto.
Looking to Lissa with a curious expression, all she felt was frustration through the bond.
Trust me I did not want her to be wearing THAT, but its better than what she originally tried to put on.
Rose raised her eye brows in shock that she was actually gonna wear something worse than this. Lissa almost wanted to laugh.
Yeah, I think she is trying to look about 10 years younger so she can get Guardian Belikov's attention. She is really trying hard, but…
Rose knew she didn't have to finished the thought because the results spoke for themselves. Looking at the Russian God, Rose thought he looked absolutely delicious. She never gets the chance to see him in regular clothing, and he did not disappoint at all.
Raising her eyes to his face, she has surprised to see the intensity of his stare at her. His brown eyes wear roaming over her body just like she was doing to him a moment ago. Then his eyes snapped to hers and Rose almost forgot how to breathe. His eyes were filled with so much affection and desire, Rose almost felt like she could sink into them. Their connect ended when Rose saw something in the move in his direction.
Coming back from her room, Tasha casually wrapped her arm around Dimitri's forearm, trying to tell him something in a low voice. Feeling a hot stab of jealousy, Rose quickly turned her head, and leaned up against the wall waiting for the others to get the last of their stuff.
However, no one noticed the dark look that came to Adrian's face. He saw the little silent exchange of looks between Rose and Dimitri. To make it worse, he saw their auras. Both lit up when they saw each other. Filled with hues of yellow, pink, and red: happiness, deep love, and passion or lust.
He almost wanted to smack himself for not noticing it sooner, but it was a surprise, especially the Russian returning her love just as deeply as hers. Now he understood why Rose never even wanted to give him a chance. He figured it was because of his drinking and smoking, but he slowed that down significantly when he realized that he wanted her.
There was no denying what her and the Russian felt for each other, and he can accept that. Through out his time reading auras he has yet to see too souls attracted to each other in this way; it was almost beautiful. One message was definitely clear though: She could never choose him, she belonged with Belikov. It was a hard pill to swallow, but he's sure he will be fine. Hell, maybe he can find someone who's feels that way about him.
Putting his feelings aside though, he can't help but notice some other auras around too. Looking at the light show he noticed lust and love coming from Tasha, and it seemed to be whenever she was close to the Russian. It didn't take a rocket scientist to know she is trying to get his attention with that damn outfit. He also saw some feelings of fondness and lust coming from the red headed novice towards Rose. Hmm seems someone has a little crush on their school mate huh. He thought.
Well, that just made this whole trip more entertaining.
Sorry for the late update but I have been pretty preoccupied with work and stuff. Soon I am going to have to get my screen fixed, so I may not be able to update right away. Just giving some warning ok.
But please please please review. I love reading them and they help me stay motivated.
Until next time!