I do not own Vampire Academy. Only the plot and my characters that are thrown in the mix. I am sorry for the long delay but I had to deal with the real world.
Rose walked into her closet to pick out a ball gown that would be acceptable to her standards. Thankfully Ivan had insured that each one of her dresses had that ability to conceal any stake she wanted without detection. Also the bodices concealed Kevlar for when she didn't wish to wear her breastplates. The thing that Rose did not know was that Karolina, Sonya, Olena and Yeva made her clothing. Ivan and Abe both made sure when they special ordered the dresses the identity of the buyers or makers never crossed paths. Lest any information was stolen or tortured out of the other. The intricate designs in the dresses made it possible to not only hide the weapons Rose carried. But hard to detect any of the fabric rip away areas making it easy for Rose to fight her way out if needed.
Time was slowly ticking by and for once Rose was not hungry or in the mood to see anyone. She spent her time just slowly taking her bath, fixing her hair and then sneaking out through one of many hidden exits. Nathan had told everyone to let her be in peace thankfully. She had sent him a text requesting no one bug her then left her phone on the bed.
She had just made it to one of the vehicles when the passenger door opened up to surprise her with Ivan sitting down. "So we going out tonight my Wildcat?"
"Ivan I am just getting some fresh air."
"Really? Well then by all means let me accompany you."
"That's not necessary." Rose said nervously.
"Oh but I think it is Katya. Since I know damn well you left your phone, stakes, and contacts in your room."
"What the hell Ivan Zeklos! Your going through my stuff?"
"What the hell Rosemarie Hathaway Mazur aka Katya Wildcat Whilmena! Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
"Of all the bullshit Ivan! I need out of here for a few hours. I need away from all the pressure! I feel like I have 2 dogs pissing on me all the time anymore!"
"Ouch Katya. I am not dog! I maybe a strigoi at the moment but I am not desperate enough to escape this life just to be a dog. If that is all you see me as then go without me. Your right you do need time alone. Especially since you see me as a low life dog."
Tears started to well up in her eyes as she realized how much pain was reflecting in Ivans voice. He may of reflected the appearance of a strigoi but his humanity definitely survived somehow. She lowered her head in grief and shame. Before she could protest he was halfway to the door when he shouted out. "Katya I wont be there to always watch your back. When I am not there don't be stupid and get killed. Your parents and friends need you if you don't want to live for yourself." After that he was gone. Rose steadied her resolve and drove off. "damn it Katya, I need you." Ivan mumbled as he watched her leave from the shadows. He waited a few moments then climbed onto his bike. If she was gonna be stupid, then so was he.
