HI!!! Okay so this is a short chapter because I wanted to give you guys something since it had been dayssssssss!!! And this chapter goes REALLY fast so hold on tight. I will try to go slower in my next ones and describe a little more of what is going on! Okay, so I should let you guys read now!
-Rose
The morning came too fast and too soon; and trust me, it was brutal. My eyes were red and puffy, probably from crying so much last night. I had decided to take a shower to try to get rid of the puffiness.
Once I stepped into the shower my muscles automatically relaxed, letting the hot water sprinkle on them. I smiled and grab my shampoo, lathering my hair with it. I liked hot showers; they really helped with making life decisions and just finding peace. Mostly the last one.
I felt really bad about my actions last night. I needed to say sorry to Adrian, he deserved way better after what I had done to him. I just don't know what is happening to me, I seemed more emotional, more paranoid, I even started to see things and hear things. It was really freaking me out.
Lissa knew about it, she could tell my feelings; she knew I was worried, but she wouldn't say anything about it. I guess she just wanted me to tell her when I was ready, but it was really hard to explain.
And I didn't want to explain it. She would tell someone, she would want to get me help and that would jeopardize my Guardian duties, which is why I couldn't ever tell anyone. At least for right now.
After my relaxing shower I started to pack my bags for the plane ride to the Courts. Taking down all the photos I had and putting all my clothes away took about two seconds, considering I really didn't have much in the first place.
All my bags were packed and all accounted for. I couldn't believe I, Rose Hathaway, had finally graduated from St. Vladimir's Academy yesterday. Yes, I did graduate, with honors too, and guess what else?
I AM LISSA'S GAURDIAN! Yeah, that's right, Queen Bitch could never stop me from being Lissa's guardian, and God willed it that way. Mhmm, God had my back, but I think that is because of my excessive church going now.
I never use to go, I just wanted to sleep in on Sunday's, and like I said before, God didn't mind that as long as I acknowledged his existence. Now, though, ever since I came back to St. Vlad's, I would sit in the exact same spot Dimitri had sat in and just didn't think; at all. I considered it to be almost like therapy. Except healthy and without all those stupid questions they ask you.
Finally my feet started to move out the door, bags in hot hands, and a small smile lingering on my lips. I was happy to be rid of this retched place, but I had to go somewhere first.
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The cabin was the same as I remembered it, abandoned and, well, a cabin. I stepped inside slowly almost chocking on the dust inside.
The bed was how Dimitri and I had left it, the covers tangled with each other at the foot of the bed. I felt like I was reliving that night, except now I was just watching from afar. I tear escaped my eye, but I quickly wiped it away. Rose Hathaway doesn't cry, at least not anymore, I decided.
A first aid kit sat at the side of the bed and I picked it up. I walked over to the mini kitchen and put it on one the counters. I felt numb all over standing in the cabin and I couldn't stand it.
I stuffed one of the blankets at the foot of the bed inside my bag and ran out of there.
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The plane to the Courts was as luxurious as usual; leather seats, kind wait staff, flat screen televisions, and computers; everything one would need on a plane flight. I sat down next to Lissa who was chatting with, you guessed it, the Queen Bitch herself! She wanted to escort Lissa to the Courts to make sure nothing would happen. Pshhhhhh, like anything would happen to Lissa with me around.
Adrian sat across from us, looking up at me from time to time with a concerned look on his face. I don't know why he was looking at me like that, he didn't have anything to worry about, I was fine. Wasn't I? I shook my head trying to get that thought out.
I seemed to be doing that a lot lately, shoving things I didn't want to think about into the deep recesses of my mind, trying to keep them there forever. It's not my fault though, I couldn't think about any of those things, I couldn't bare it; it would break me apart into to pieces. I didn't need that right now.
I spent the rest of the flight watching one of those gymnastics movies. I liked the main character, she was strong, she didn't take shit from anyone, she was her own person, and she also reminded me of myself. She even had the same kickass skills and attitude, which I liked to think came as a package deal. The movie also had a great soundtrack if I do say so myself. Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy on the same soundtrack equals a sure fire hit with Rose.
But like everything in my life, it ended way too quickly. I started to search for another movie to watch when Adrian touched my hand. I looked up and could see he wanted to say something, but he didn't, he just backed away.
"What?" I asked him.
"Nothing," He said, but then added, "I actually wanted to see what movie you wanted to watch next."
Adrian was a good liar, a really good liar, but for some reason I knew that wasn't what he was going to say, but I didn't push it any further.
"How about we watch The Butterfly Effect?" I asked him. That was one of my favorite movies, not only because Ashton Kutcher was really hot, but also because I could sort of relate to it; sort of.
"Sure," He said and then clicked a button. The beginning scene started and the voices of Lissa and the Queen disappeared into the background, only the breathing of Adrian now drowning in my ears.
"I'm sorry," I whispered while snuggling into his chest.
"Sorry for what?" He asked confused.
"Sorry for last night, that was really rude of me, you know, just leaving you at the dance like that."
"It's okay, "Adrian said back to me, "I knew something was wrong and that you needed time, but can I tell you of something?" I nodded my head and he continued, "I am always here when you want to talk." He stopped talking and squeezed my shoulder. Things would be okay for now.
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After stepping off the plane my guardian duties began. I followed Lissa and the Queen inside the Court. We were going to meet my guarding partner. Lissa, being royal and the last Dragomir, had to have two guardians protecting her at all times. If Dimitri were still alive he would be my partner, or he would've been if he couldn't get a job at the Courts. Stop, I told myself, Stop thinking about him ALL the time, it is definitely not healthy!
I kept a straight face even though there was a silent battle going on inside of me. The annoying sound of the Queen's voice kept going on about some stupid party that she was going to throw for Lissa. How great! Sarcasm started to bubble on the tip of my tongue, but I held back; I had to.
Again with that phrase; I had to. I had to. I had to all the time! What if for once I didn't have to? What if I could just…
I stopped thinking about that and pushed everything in my mind at the moment into the dark. No need to worry about any of that now. I continued walking behind the Queen and Lissa, trying not to think of the mental hospital they were probably going to send me to.
The Queen stopped abruptly, and when I looked up there was a young man standing in front of her. He had cropped brown hair and a little stubble on his chin. He was tall, about 6'6 or 6'7 and had light blue eyes. I liked this guy; he seemed about 22 and tough, the perfect person to be guarding Lissa with me.
"Hello," he said looking at me, "My name is Scott Davidson; I shall be guarding Princess Dragomir with you."
"Hi," I said back. He looked like one of those big-brother types, and he seemed nice and professional, "I'm Rose Hathaway," I held out my hand for him to shake. He did, and man, that was a pretty firm handshake (TWSS). And with that the Queen motioned us down the hallway, scowling at me the whole way.
Okay, so I told you this chapter was really short... and it was really fast... sorry about that XD Next chapter is going to be about Rose and Scott... getting to know each other and stuff... but don't worry! Scott has a girlfriend already, so Rose can still pine over Dimitri and make-out with Adrian! REVIEW PLEASE!!!
-Rose