(A/N: HELLO EVERYONE! I am so sorry for updating so late. I've been busy with college and other things. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter because enjoyed writing it. Thanks for all the support. Those of you who are fans of Unforgiven, I will update that story soon! I unfortunately do not own the characters, just the plot)

Chapter 12

Rose's POV

"These are yours?" I asked Christian. We were in the parking lot and I was face to face with a red Ducati and a black 2009 Aston Martin Vantage. I looked between Christian and the two beautiful machines in front of me.

"Yeah, I bought them both after my break up with Lissa," He looked embarrassed. To me he looked sexier than ever. I kissed him on the cheek and wrapped my arms around his waist.

"I want to ride the Ducati," I stated.

"Seriously?" Christian asked.

"Yes, I love motorcycles. I just never really had the opportunity to ride one, so we are taking the Ducati," I looked at him. He looked shocked and then he smiled.

"Alright. The Ducati it is then," He said. He went to his car and got out two helmets. His was pure black and mine was red. I smiled wildly and put on the helmet. He got on the motorcycle and I hopped on behind him. I wrapped my arms around his waist and laid my head on his back. I jumped when the glorious machine roared to life.

"Hang on," Christian said to me. I nodded my head and tightened my arms around his waist. Christian revved the motorcycle and we were off. I screamed with delight as we sped through the streets. The streetlights, buildings, and people were blurs all around us.

"Are you ok back there?" Christian asked when we stopped at a stop light.

"Am I ok? Hell yeah I'm ok!" I shouted. He laughed at my reaction. When the light turned green, we sped off. Five minutes later, we reached our destination. Christian parked the motorcycle and we took off our helmets. Christian came off the bike first and then he helped me off.

As soon as I was in his arms, I kissed him. At first, he was shocked but a couple seconds he responded. We made out for about two minutes and when we pulled away, we were gasping for air.

"Wow. I'm not complaining but what was that for?" He smiled at me.

"I don't know. Between the adrenaline I got from the motorcycle and being near you, I couldn't help myself," I shrugged. He laughed and shook his head. He grabbed my hand and we walked across the street and stood in front of a black and purple building. The name Nightingale was in neon purple lights with a cocktail glass at the end. The music was vibrating from the building and there was line that wrapped around the building. I look at Christian curiously and he just smirked and pulled me forward. We walked to the bouncer and Christian said his name and some guy named Dennis Mayer said just come on in. The bouncer looked at him for a couple seconds and then nodded. He stepped aside and Christian walked forward pulling me after him.

"What was that about?" I asked him once we were inside. The club was packed and there were bodies moving to the beat of the music. I surveyed the club and saw that it was huge. The walls were black with purple highlights and it was actually beautiful. I loved the pillars filled with bubbles and purple light. I actually loved everything that was decorated in the club; I wondered how Christian found this place.

"Rose, I want you to meet someone. He is over at the bar," Christian said in my ear. I involuntarily shivered. I swear this man will be the death of me. He smirked at me and grabbed my hand. He led me over to the bar and gave the bartender a guy hug. The bartender looked to be 30 something and he had a nice build. After Christian finished the guy hug the bartender looked at me with twinkling grey eyes.

"Hello , my name is Dennis and you must be Rose. Might I say that Christian is one lucky bastard to have got you," Dennis said with a very big smile. He seemed warm and inviting and had a very contagious smile. I couldn't help but smile back and take his outstretched hand.

"Yes, I am Rose and Christian is a lucky bastard. I have a question," I sat down at the bar so I could ask him my question. Christian sat down next to me and glared at the guy that sat on the other side of and who was openly staring at me. When the guy ignored him, Christian let out a very sexy but very threatening growl that both scared me and turned me on. The guy heard the growl and slowly walked away. For the fourth time tonight Christian got me all hot and bothered. I really don't think I can keep my "go slow" arrangement. I mentally shook myself and turned toward Dennis.

"What is your question, sweetheart?" Dennis asked me. He was obviously amused with what just happened.

"How good are your drinks?" I asked.

"They are pretty damn good. What do you want?"

"I want a gin and tonic,"

"My kind of girl! One gin and tonic coming up. What do you want Christian?" He turned towards Christian. Christian ordered the same thing and we sat there while Dennis made our drinks. Christian didn't take his hands off of me. Even though we were sitting he constantly had his hands on my knees or my thighs. His hands would wander up to my hands or my arms. He was driving me insane and he knew it. Every time I shivered, he would simply smirk and then continue his small ministrations. At one point he leaned forward and whispered in my ear.

"Are you ok, Rose? You seem a little flustered," He whispered seductively in my ear. He gently nipped my ear and then he glided his nose down my neck and inhaled deeply. He did that sexy growl again, made his way back to my ear and kissed that spot behind my ear that made me go weak at the knees.

"You smell divine Rose. You are very intoxicating and I just want to take you right here and make sure that every guy here knows that you are mine," He growled in my ear. My heart was going 200 mph and I felt light-headed and I feel like I might pass out. Is it possible to die from lust? If not then I will be the first person in history to do so. I still cannot believe that the guy in front of me is the same guy who hid in the church attic. This guy is extremely sexy, confident, and strong and he knows it. I like this Christian better than the one I knew in high school, the one that Lissa took for a joy ride and then dumped him for something she thought was shinier. Well, I know one thing is for sure, Lissa is the stupidest person on the planet to have let go of someone like this. I pulled away slightly and before he could say anything, I attacked his lips. The kiss felt no different than the others. It lit a flame inside of me that I thought died when Dimitri left me. I felt like I was struck by lightning and I knew Christian could feel it too.

"Alright get a room you two. I do not need to see a live porno right now," Dennis interrupted us. Christian pulled away first and chuckled. I smiled and turned towards Dennis. He had a frown on his face but his eyes were bright with amusement. I laughed and thanked him for the drink. I sipped it and I feel like my insides were caught on fire.

"Dear Lord, are you trying to get me drunk?" I asked coughing.

"Hey, it's what I get paid for. If I don't attempt to get people drunk, what kind of a bartender would I be?" Dennis smirked at me and I smiled. I looked at Christian and he was smiling too.

"You have a point. Bottoms up!" I clinked my glass to Christian's and chugged the drink back. My insides were screaming and cursing at me for drinking this concoction from hell. I closed my eyes and let the liquid fire run its course. After a couple of seconds the fire died down and I took a deep breath. When I opened my eyes Dennis and Christian were looking at me with smirks on their faces.

"You okay there Rose?" Dennis asked me. His eyes were bright with amusement and mischief.

"Yea, why do you ask?"

"It just seemed like you couldn't handle it. Do you want something weaker?"

"Oh please, you are talking to the girl who drinks this kind of stuff for water. Trust me ," I gave them my signature man eater smile. It of course had the desired effect. Dennis cleared his throat and shifted slightly and Christian looked like he was going to attack me.

For the next thirty minutes, we all talked and laughed like we knew each other all of our lives. We even got some other people to join in our random conversations. We discussed everything from TV shows to music to cars and motorcycles. The more I talked to Dennis, the more I liked him. He was funny, smart and a good listener. He also had a good effect on Christian. I took several glances at him and I can see a spark in him that I haven't really seen before. It occurred to me that Christian never had any guy friends. In school everyone thought he was one step closer to becoming a strigoi because of the horrible decision his parents made. No one wanted to be around him and no one trusted him. When he was with Lissa, she consumed his every thought and basically demanded his attention. He never had a chance to make any friends. It warmed my heart to know that Dennis can bring this out of him. Maybe I could get Christian and Ambrose to be friends. I think they would hit it off really well.

"Rose? Earth to Rose, is anybody in there?" Christian waved his hand in front of my face. I blinked a couple times.

"I'm sorry, I blanked out. I do that sometimes when I'm thinking about something," I said nervously. I seriously have to stop doing that. Dennis and Christian stared at me in confusion and then they started laughing. At first, I was confused but then after a couple seconds, I started laughing.

"Chris, I really like this girl. You will be a dumbass if you let her go," Dennis said while laughing.

"I know, I know. I would be the biggest dumbass in history," Christian smiled at me and stared at me intensely. I blushed and felt hot and bothered again. What the fuck is this guy doing to me? I shook it off and smiled at him. Dennis chuckled and walked to the other end of the bar to tend to a customer.

"Come on, Pyro. You brought be to club and we should be dancing," I grabbed Christian's hand, waved at Dennis and dragged Pyro to the crowded dance floor.

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