(A/N: Im sooooo sorry that it took so long for me to post this. Alot of crap happened in my life and I had to deal with that. The good news is that I have a new laptop! So that means that I will post chapters faster and shorten the waiting. Thanks! Enjoy!)

Chapter 8

Christian POV

Rose is the most amazing person I know. She is funny, outgoing, and smart and just has a very positive personality. While we sat in flower garden that I brought her to earlier, we just started talking. We talked about what interested us, what made us happy, what made us sad, what pissed us off, and etc. During that talk, I realized that we had many things in common. We both liked horror movies. Lissa hated them. We both liked Linkin Park, Evanescence, Red, Skillet and some other rock bands. Lissa couldn't stand rock. We both hated the fancy food that the court served sometimes. Lissa loved it. There were so many things that Rose was that Lissa wasn't and I couldn't help but be happy. I thought that because they have been best friends for so long that they would be very similar. I guess not.

I also discovered a few things about Rose by just studying her. When she was very passionate about something she was talking about, her eyes would shine brightly and she would sound excited. When she was talking about something that made her sad, her eyes would look duller and lifeless. When she would think about something her nose would scrunch up a little and she would close one eye. I thought it was kind of cute when she did that. The more I studied her movements and her facial expressions; I realized that she stopped being such a mystery to me. Before, when I was with Lissa, I knew close to nothing about Rose. The only thing I knew about her at the time was that she cared deeply about Lissa, could kick my ass, had a smart ass mouth, determined to be Lissa's guardian and that she had feelings for Dimitri. I paid so much attention to Lissa that I barely had to time to attempt to get to know this amazing woman next to me. Now that they are both out of our lives, I will spend every waking moment I have getting to know her.

"Hey, Rose?" I said. We were holding hands and lying down in the garden.

"Yes Christian?" She responded. She was sounding a little tired now. The sky told me that it was late. We have been here for hours. The only time we left was to get food and that was really it.

"Umm…..I know that we are trying to be just friends but I was wondering, if I could take out tomorrow?" I asked. I was extremely nervous and I didn't really know why. I know I like her but there wasn't really a need to be that nervous. When she looked at me, I felt like a scared 14 year old boy asking the girl of his dreams on a date.

"Christian, I don't know-"She started but I interrupted her.

"I know it sounds too soon but I really want to go on a date with you. We can just go as friends. Please say yes Rose," I begged her. She was just staring at me with uncertainty in her eyes. It took her about 5 minutes to finally make a decision.

"Alright Christian, we can go on a date. When do you want to go?" She asked. I had a date with Rose! I seriously have to be the luckiest guy in the world.

"OK. We can go out tomorrow night. How about I pick you up at your room at 8? Is that ok?" I asked the angel sitting next to me.

"Sure, just don't be late or I will kick your ass," She smirked. I really hope she is joking. After her answer, we got up from where we were and made our way back to the rooms. We weren't talking but that didn't bother us. I enjoy being around her. She makes me feel so comfortable and that is good. I can actually be myself around her and not be penalized for it.

We made it back to her room way too fast. I wanted to spend more time with her but I knew that we are still in a fragile place right now and I won't jeopardize that. We stood outside of her room just staring at each other and smiling.

"I guess this is goodnight then," I broke the silence.

"Yes it is. Thank you for everything today," Rose replied.

"You're welcome. I should go so you can sleep. I will see you tomorrow night for our date,"

"I can't wait. Goodnight Pyro," She said. Rose came closer to me and then kissed me lightly on the lips. I kissed her back but I didn't let the kiss go to deep. I pulled away and smiled at her.

"Goodnight beautiful Rose," I said. She blushed, opened her door and went into her room. I stared at her door for a little while longer before I walked away. I can't believe everything that happened today. At first I was alone and depressed. Now, I have a date with the sexiest woman I have ever met. I wonder how tomorrow will turn out. I hope everything goes well and that I will be closer to gaining Rose's love and trust.