A.N: hey Guys! Here is chapter 6 I hope you are going to enjoy reading it!! Thanks to all of you who reviewed it's so sweet of you!!
Oh and I posted a play list for the story and I'll continue to update it along the way so check it out from time to time.
Anyways don't forget to review ok? I just Adore reading them!!
Come on….A Free hug for each review!!
Love you all, you really rock.
Steffy =)
Chapter 6:
"Come on Eddie Focus." I said not really annoyed. "I'm literally crushing you!" I added hitting his thigh. "Point!"
"I know" said Eddie trying to stop a yawn. "I'm just a bit tired from last night you know."
I chuckled and crossed my arms on my chest trying to look really disapproving. "Well duty is duty Mr Castile and Strigoi don't care if you partied hard!" I said trying to sound as serious as I could but when I saw the red of shame creeping to his cheeks I burst into laugher.
"Boy you just tortured me! You're just like him!" He said laughing too.
"Like who?" I asked taking an offensive position.
"Belikov!" He said like it was so obvious. "You really are his students there is no doubt about that."
"Yeah well…" I grimaced but didn't add anything more. "You better wake up if you want me to show you some of the moves I've learned and if you want to be totally efficient teaming up with me." I added with a wink.
We all hope that our group would stay together after graduation and we thought that, with Lissa pressuring slightly, it would be possible for Christian to get Eddie as a Guardian and we were confident enough about that as, even if the Queen was a little reluctant about it, we could still play the Adrian's card and ask him to compel her to some extent. Well I was getting a lot more reluctant to use the Adrian's option due to the recent history between us . But we will use it if needed. Our little family had to stay together.
With Dimitri in the middle I thought not able to contain the little stabbing pain to hit me straight in the heart. I was praying, hoping that by graduation I'd be over him because, if it wasn't the case, it will just be pure hell to be beside him everyday.
"Earth to Rose?" said Eddie waving trying to catch my attention.
I finally concentrated my attention back on him. "Huh?" I asked confused.
He chuckled. "Did you sleep at all last night?" He asked teasingly. "You seem pretty out too!"
"Oh course I did!" I said a bit too much on the defensive and I could see the questions this raised. Good job you idiot! I added to myself.
We stared at each other for a few seconds, I laughed to detent the atmosphere.
"You know what? Let's forget about the training for today okay?" I said collecting our stuff and putting them in our respective bags. "You've got your head so high up your ass, I don't think you'll emerge anytime soon."
Eddie nodded. "Yeah probably…" He shook his head "I should have cancelled when I decided to go to the banquet."
"No it's ok Ed" I said handing him his bag. "So tell me all about this wicked party while we make our way back."
"Yeah well…" He chuckled. "Nothing that interesting happened to me really." He said a bit sullen.
"Which roughly translated means 'no tongue action' ?" I asked giving him a sidelong glance.
He burst into laugher. "You know me too well Rose."
I shrugged and winked. "Dudes are dudes! You guys want to play the mysterious badass but you are so transparent!" I said sticking my tongue out. Well except Dimitri I thought bitterly.
"Yeah well it was pretty fun." He said seriously. "The mood was really cheery after the little awkward Adrian moment it was easy to chill really."
"Awkward Adrian moment?" I asked trying to sound interested just to avoid showing the extent of that interest.
"Yeah!" He said all keyed up happy to gossip. It made us look like two old ladies. "He was at the table of the Queen you know and well…" We were almost at the dorm then so he stopped on the path and turned to look at me. "Lissa, Christian and I were sat at the top of the main table you know so, close enough to hear, and he was like so rude and sounding almost moronic like it was a burden for him to be there!" said Eddie still sounding astonished by the event. "I mean we both know how much he likes this kind of crap right?" I nodded. "And all of the sudden it's like the banquet is hell on earth."
"Maybe he was not feeling right." I said with a shrug.
"Ummm Maybe" he said totally unconvinced "but he left the Queen speechless!" He added with wide eyes.
I chuckled "WOW! That is something" I said really curious and even slightly awed.
"Yeah!! The queen was like 'if it's to act like a spoiled child you better go…you're excused.' but you know she said that in such a way that she expected him to just shush and sit down," said Eddie with a small laugh.
I nodded but I knew only too well what Adrian did afterward.
"Adrian looked at her with such an expression in his eyes like if he was longing for that you know…" said Eddie the eyes narrowing with suspicion. "He stood up and said 'I think you're right. I'll see you soon.' he waved at us and went back to his room." said Eddie with a chuckle. "You should have seen her face!! It was priceless, a total Kodak moment!"
We chuckled together.
"See Ralph…I told you it was nothing personal she only bangs dhampirs," said Jesse coming out of the dhampirs dorm.
Ralph just grinned and nodded like the little doggy he was.
I sighed. "Just walk away Jesse." I said as calmly as I could. "You know about my self control issues."
"In a minute" he said crossing his arms over his chest as I rolled my eyes. "Did you two start banging after your dear friend Mason died or…did you bang behind his back?"
Anger started to boil in my blood as Mason was a very very touchy subject as I still felt immensely guilty about his death.
"Or… Or maybe they were banging you together!" Added Jesse with an evil grin as he was sure I wouldn't do anything against him. He even mimicked the action by joining his hands together. "Best friend do share everything right? I mean you were already Lissa's blood whore and all that!"
That's exactly when I lost it and Eddie apparently noticed it in my eyes as he caught my arms and kept them tightened behind my back just as I was about to throw a fist toward Jesse's nose.
I was fighting hard against Eddie and I knew I would get free any second now.
Dimitri came out of nowhere, and stood in front of me, looking at Ralph and Jesse. After sending them away with pretty cold hard words he turned around to look at me with dissatisfaction and nodded for Eddie to let me go.
Eddie warily let go of my arms but stayed behind me in the case I would make a run for it.
I glared at Dimitri as I was frustrated that he stopped me from correcting those two shitheads. I knew he was right but I was still mad.
"Where the fuck are you coming from?" I said looking around. "Do you have some kind of super beeper that warn you each time I'm about to get into trouble?!"
"No." He said coldly. "But I should!! That was really stupid Rose!" He said trying his best to keep his calm. "That was stupid, childish and reckless! It could have cost you your graduation you know that?" He added darkly.
"Yeah well…We both know I've got self control issues but I don't see who you are to judge that!" I said knowing I was hitting way bellow the belt.
I saw him paled and quickly glanced at Eddie.
I sighed. "Come on Ed let's go." I said trying to sound calm but my voice was still shivering with anger.
Eddie nodded avoiding Dimitri's eyes. I sighed again. He needed to overcome this kind of hero worship he had for Dimitri before graduation.
"Yeah well let me go up with you two." said Dimitri taking two steps aside to let us go first.
I exhaled loudly to show my discontentment but it didn't seem to bother him.
Stupid Russian super hot guardian! I thought pouting.
Eddie and I walked side by side to my room with Dimitri behind us. He even followed us in and started with a small crappy Zen lesson again but I didn't concentrate that much on what he said as I imagined throwing a ball in his face to make him shush. I did get some of it.
"I don't know what they said to you and I'm pretty sure it was rude but…".He took a step forward which automatically made me take a step back and I banged my leg on the side of the bed.
"Fuck!" I said looking down at the same time than the two boys, and at the instant that my eyes touched the floor, I was mortified as I was stepping on a little piece of satin knowing only too well what it was.
"Oh be careful" said Eddie bending down to pick up the piece of fabric.
"Oh yeah it's…" .Think fast. "Yeah it's your bow tie from last night you forgot it." I said locking eyes with him.
I saw Dimitri cross his arms from the corner of my eyes. I could feel the angry vibes coming from him. I didn't need to have a good look at his face to know that.
"Oh yeah." said Eddie putting it in his pocket.
I was a bad liar but he was even worse. I saw Dimitri's nostrils flaring and I realized that he saw that Eddie was wearing a plain tie yesterday.
I was so happy not to be alone with Dimitri since I wouldn't hear the end of it but he had no right to judge right? So why did I feel so guilty?
We stood there awkwardly for what seemed an eternity to me but probably didn't last more than a minute.
"Well I need to go, I'm in charge of the junior dorms security but…" He pointed his finger at me. "We'll talk about promiscuity in the dorms very soon." He added so seriously that I had to roll my eyes. It wasn't the smartest idea ever as he shot me such a dark look that it made me blush.
I walked Dimitri back to the door and I soon as I closed it I silently locked it.
I took a deep breath and tried to find a way to bullshit my way out of that one with Eddie. I knew I couldn't bullshit Dimitri but I could buy time with Eddie.
When I turned around he was studying the bow tie.
He looked at me. "So you and Ivashkov huh?" He asked with such a tone that it would have been just stupid to deny it.
"How did you figure out that one?" I asked walking to him.
"Well…" He showed me the inside of the back of the bow tie where the initials 'A. I' were embroidered very discreetly.
I looked at Eddie with pleading eyes.
"How long has it been going on?" He asked with concern. "You know I…I like him but he is not good for you Rose. He will break your heart in the long run." he said with concern.
"It hasn't been long really about a week or so." I said somehow relieved to be able to share with someone. "And I'm with him just to have fun. I know he is not serious and that he just want to have fun but…" I shrugged "that's all I want or need right now. He won't hurt me I promise." I added with a smile.
Eddie started to nibble on his bottom lip and looked at me his grey eyes full of uncertainty and worry. "Be careful okay?" He asked nicely.
"I will I swear." I said kissing his cheek "but I need you--"
"To keep that for me?" He said with a low chuckle. "I figured" he added pointing to the door. "Is Adrian the one who want to hide it?" He asked and I saw the brotherly protectiveness in his eyes.
"No It's me…us…" I didn't know what to say as we didn't really talk about that but I knew I wanted to keep it a secret. "It will cause so much trouble and gossip you know…It's not worth it"
He nodded as he knew how this Academy could destroy everything. Even soil the purest things and what Adrian and I shared wasn't pure that was certain!
Eddie came with me for breakfast in the commons. We talked about everything clearly avoiding the big revelation I made.
I then sneaked like a ninja to the guest pavilion. I knew that Dimitri was supposed to be across the campus but my Karma was such a bitch recently that it was better to double check.
Adrian opened the door just after my first knock. As soon as I saw him, a feeling of peace filled me up, and I could see, as a smile spread on his face, that he too felt some kind of appeasement to see me here.
His hair was still wet, he was wearing a pair of blue jeans and an ivory v-neck sweater. I had to admit that it was very flattering on him. He was barefoot and his feet were as cute as in the dream.
Are you turning into a freaking feet fetishist you stupid girl?! I thought.
"Please come in" he said walking back into the main room. "I was just making some coffee you want one?"
"Yeah…" I said closing the door behind me and following him into the small kitchen.
After pouring me a cup he kept it in the hand and grinned. "A kiss for a cup" he said leaning down.
I smiled put my hands on his waist stood on my toes and kissed his lips very slowly.
"Ummm I like that" he said against my lips.
"I do too." I said brushing his cheek gently taking the cup from his hand. "Oh by the way…" I said reaching into my jean pocket. "I think that belongs to you." I put the bow tie on the little table as I walked back into the living room.
"Oh right….Thanks for bringing it back." He said like he couldn't care less.
"It almost caused the third world war!" I said shaking my head. "Dimitri saw it but Eddie lied to protect us and well…" I looked at him warily as I didn't know how he would react. "Well now Eddie knows about us. He… I didn't have the choice really." I said apologetically.
Adrian nodded. "One down….the rest of the world to go." He said taking a sip.
I crunched my eyebrows in confusion.
"I don't mind if the whole world knows about us Rose." he said seriously. "It's not like we're doing anything wrong." He smiled. "There is nothing to be ashamed off." He added locking eyes with me.
"I'm not ashamed of us!" I said almost offended. He was the royal, he was supposed to be ashamed not me. "But it would be silly to put ourselves in all that trouble for what we have. I mean it won't last long and it's just fun." I shrugged.
He nodded again and drank some more coffee. I think I saw regret in his eyes but I couldn't be sure and it didn't make any sense.
I looked to his face in greater details and saw the dark circles under his eyes. I put my cup on the coffee table and turned toward him. I lightly traced the dark circles with my fingertips.
"Did you fed recently?" I asked with concern as theses bruises reminded me slightly of the one Lissa had while we ran away and forgot to feed her.
He took my hand and kissed my fingers. "Why? Are you volunteering?" He asked as a joke but I jerked away from him.
This hit home and I knew it was unfair but I couldn't help getting angry. I did feed a moroi once and I even enjoyed it and how many time did people say I was going to be, or was already, a blood whore.
I took my coat and turned to him red with embarrassment and anger. "I . Am. Not. Your. Blood. Whore!!" I shouted storming to the door.
But he was by my side almost immediately. "Please Rose don't go…" he said almost pleading.
This tone surprised me so much that I turned to look at him. He was standing a hand on my arm. His eyes pleading, "I didn't mean it I swear it was just a bad joke."
"Humph…" .I groaned putting my jacket back on the back of the armchair.
"I swear. I respect you too much" he walked closer and hugged me carefully but I didn't hug him back. "I care for you too much my Rose. It was just a lame attempt to joke. I'm sorry" he whispered to my ear. "Please don't be mad…Please" he pleaded gently kissing my ear.
I finally hugged him back. "Yeah I know…And I'm sorry for my short temper."
He broke our embrace and smiled at me. "I wouldn't want you any other way." He said sincerely and took my hand to walk me back to the sofa.
"I did feed this morning" he said serious again "but it's just lack of sleep since I've got my exams in 4 weeks."
"Exams?" Where was that coming from?
"Yeah I'm not really in sabbatical. It's my final year so I took my classes by distance learning and…" he pointed to a book on the table. "And I had a report to write and I worked over the internet by webcam with my tutor on it yesterday afternoon. So, I wrote it last night."
Adrian studying….That was so hard to imagine. Almost impossible. "And…And what are you studying?" I asked eagerly.
"Oh well… International Trade and International Competition Law," he said with a shrug. It was so humble, so not Adrian!
"Oh Wow…That's wow…" I said awed. So he was not only rich and cute he was also smart! Life was so unfair!!
"It's not as impressing as it sounds and….it's just in the optic to take over daddy's company" he added trying to cheer me up.
I forced a smile. "Yeah well you better go to bed then." I kissed his lips softly. "Don't worry I'm just fine."
"No I'll sleep tonight I really want you to stay" he said bringing his hand to my hair and entwining his fingers in it. "I even ordered one of your favorite movies on the satellite." He added with a smile.
"Yeah?! Which one??" I asked eagerly.
"Well I looked over the romantic movies you liked but they are the most depressing stories in the world." He said with disapproval. "I mean why they always have to die? You love City of Angel, Autumn in New York, Love Story, Sweet November, A walk to remember…Only pain! I wonder why that is?" He asked honestly interested.
"Why?" I laughed "it's simple actually love is only good to make you suffer." I said like it was so obvious. "You see there is a perfect quote in the movie Autumn in New York." I bite my bottom lips trying to remember it right. "One of the characters named John said 'I hate to break it to you, but in the real world…where I live…There're only two kinds of love stories. Boy loses girl and Girl loses boy. That's all there is. Somebody always gets left behind.' "
Adrian sighed. "So young and already so bitter" he said resigned. "But anyways…." He said "I got The last Samurai."
"I love that movie!" I said jumping in expectation.
"I know" he said with a chuckle.
"Okay then we make a deal…" I said sitting comfortably on the sofa and taking a little pillow to put it on my legs. "I watch and you rest." I added pointing to the pillow.
He seemed very pleased by the proposition, started the movie and laid on my legs. I started to stroke his hair with my right hand while he was stroking the left one that was resting on his chest.
I was very much into the movie when I realized he was not stroking my hand anymore I looked down and saw him asleep on my lap. He looked so peaceful, so beautiful when he was asleep that I spent the rest of the movie watching him sleep.
It's never a good sign when you enjoyed watching someone sleep. I thought and I knew that but I couldn't help it.
The movie was maybe over since half an hour when I started to be really uncomfortable. My legs were painfully numb, I needed to move. I tried to move very softly but I woke him up.
"Oh I felt asleep? I'm sorry" he said sitting up.
"No it's fine I'm glad you did." I said nicely Plus you are super cute when you do I added to myself.
"I'll have to go now to bring my stuff for the week in Christians' room but there is movie night tonight and you are more than welcome." I said with a smile.
He stood up walked to me and kissing me with passion. His kisses were so powerful that they were making me dizzy.
"Oh course I'll come" he said breathless against my lips.
"That's good" I said wrapping my arms around his neck and kissing him again with all the urgency I felt.
"And if you have the desire to kiss me like that again please come! Day or night" he added with a wide grin.
"I'll keep that in mind" I said with a shiver as I imagined what we could do at night.
I was about to go and he stopped me a hand on my shoulder.
"You said last night that I only wanted your body but it's not true" he said out of the blue. "Even when I stopped you that night at the resort it was not because of the way you looked, even if you are exceptionally beautiful, but it was because of your aura that was so intriguing and I could see what kind of person you were." He put his hands on each shoulder now. "I've seen straight away that you were brave and honest, whole in everything you do. Passionate and kind but also extremely sensitive even if you want to show an outside as tough as nails. You are selfless enough to make everybody else happiness a priority but---"
He brought his hand to my lips to stop me from interrupting.
"But you deserve it too. More than anyone I know my Rose. So don't say I don't know you because I do…" He kissed my forehead. "I know your essence, maybe not the little details but I know your soul…What makes you…Well you!"
I opened my mouth to say something but closed it again. What he said shook me deep inside and I hated that. I was getting more and more confused. It should have been the moment when I said it was over but I wasn't smart enough.
I just brought my hand to his cheek and brushed his cheekbone with my thumb.
"I'll see you tonight" I whispered as it was hard to speak with all these emotions.
"I wouldn't miss it." He said walking me to the door his hand in the small of my back.