WOW guys...i am so sorry about not updating sooner. I have writers block that would kill most writers. This chapter SUCKS and i'm sorry. I have been working on school and i think that is taking away everything i have when it comes to writing, but got to get that degree. So anyways sorry it took so long, hope you somewhat enjoy it. Pardon the language. Oh and don't forget to review please. It might help me get over my writers block

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Mal

Chapter 22-

The following morning I was awoken way too early to an overly excited Rose and Lissa jumping on my bed beating me with my pillows. I groaned and rolled over. "Go away you freaks of nature," I yelled.

"No way Sam. It's time to head out for a day of pampering and relaxation," Rose said. You better live it up cause we don't get chances like this…well, ever."

"I don't get chances to sleep very often either," I yelled. "So shut it!" I slammed my pillow behind me aiming for anyone in my way; not expecting it to be Alberta. Oops is an understatement.

"Martin, get your ass out of bed before I force it out," she yelled.

My eye widened and I heard Rose and Lissa snicker as I jumped out of bed and headed to the bathroom.

Arriving at the spa I could tell even Alberta was excited. She looked around with Rose and Lissa while I just internally groaned at the torture that was to lie ahead. I looked over to Alberta who had a longing in her eyes. I could tell she wanted to do more than just get a haircut or whatever she had planned for herself. Brilliant…yes I am a genius.

"Guardian Petrov," I said. "Why don't you enjoy today as well. Rose and I can alternate with you through the day so we can all enjoy being pampered." I tried not to cringe at the pampering comment. I didn't think that the spa was being pampered. I thought of it more as torture. Plucking and waxing and pain filled torture that women go through just to make their men happy.

Alberta gave me a knowing smile. "Sam, give it up. I cannot get you out of today. Even if I wanted to. I do think that Lissa and Rose are right and you need to relax and allow yourself to be pampered.

I raised my eyebrows. "You think this is relaxing?" I asked with a laugh. "I don't think having all your hair pulled out of your body while sipping on sparkling cider is relaxing. Now, I if I were with the boys playing laser tag and watching a movie that might be fun and relaxing."

Albert just laughed. "Sam, just try and have some fun. If you really hate it, then next time I'll pull some strings and have you go with the boys."

I frowned knowing there probably wouldn't be a next time and she damn well knew it.

Over the next several hours I was waxed, plucked, filed, painted, rubbed, died, cut, styled, wrapped in seaweed…that itched like hell, soaked in mud…that smelled like crap and polished. I felt like a lab experiment and during the whole ordeal I couldn't look at myself in the mirror.

"It will be more of a surprise if you wait till the product is complete," Lissa said. I just wanted to smack her. Perky little vampire bitch. Wow, my language has gotten out of control since I started hanging out with vampires.

I have to admit, the message was pretty awesome. I would totally do that again, but the rest of it….yeah, Lissa and Rose would pay dearly for.

I was sitting in a chair facing away from the mirror talking with Rose and Lissa about homecoming and coming up with ideas. Liss was so excited that I finally gave in to the fact that a boy might really actually like me. I wasn't really paying attention when a perky blonde that actually looked like Lissa walked up with a hand full of tools and what looked like paint on a pallet.

"Oh hell no," I said holding my hands up. "There is no way you are clogging my pours with all that shit. Nope, I don't think so."

Rose was laughing so hard tears were flowing out of her eyes and Lissa being proper was hiding it with a slight smirk.

"You should see your face Sam. I wish I had a camera it was priceless. Shit, don't you ever wear makeup?" Rose asked trying to control her laughter.

"No," I said looking down.

The perky blonde smiled down at me. "Well, this is all natural and is not nearly as bad as most makeup for your skin. You can even wear it over night and won't break out. It is always best to wash your face every day to keep your skin healthy, but if you didn't with this, it's not a big deal. I can even show you how to apply it properly if you would like."

I glared over at my snickering friends and a highly amused Alberta. "Think of Eddie," Rose said. Lissa gave me the puppy dog eyes and pouty lips that I hated because for some reason she looked like a two year old begging and I couldn't say no.

"Fine," I said crossing my arms over my chest. "But I am washing it off as soon as we get back to the academy."

"I'll tell you what," Rose said. "If you hate it, I will run through campus naked screaming at the top of my lounges that I am in love with Adrian and having his love child."

I couldn't help but laugh. That was a deal I had to take. "But," she interrupted. "If you like it, you have to give Eddie a fare shot. He's scared you are going to turn him down."

My jaw hit the floor. "Why would he be scared of me turning him down?"

"Because," Lissa said. "You don't see yourself the way others do. Your self-esteem sucks and he thinks that because you don't think you are good enough for anyone you won't give him the time of day."

"Oh," was all I could say.

"Now do we have a deal?" Rose asked.

"Yeah, we have a deal."

Two hours later I was forced into a small room with three bags in it and a note.

Just put it on and don't throw a fit. Accept the gift. We love you Sam. This is going to look great. I promise.

XOXO Rose and Liss

I smiled and dug in the bag until I saw what it was. I was going to kill them. I pulled out a water bra with another note attached.

Put those girls back in place and show em what you got. Xoxo Rose

I rolled my eyes and pulled out a black tank that looked like it would be too small and way too low cut and a pair of low ride flair leg jeans. The jeans were cute I had to admit, but I was worried about them being low rise. Then I pulled out a pair of black stiletto boots just my size. I couldn't believe it. I was surprised I didn't get a thong as well…I spoke to soon. At the bottom of the bag was a black thong. There was so little fabric I wasn't sure what the point was of even wearing them. I might as well go commando. At the bottom of the bag was yet another not.

HAHA, the thong was Roses idea, but still put it on. you don't want granny panties with this outfit. Remember we love you and don't hurt us too bad. Christian and Dimitri would not be very happy with you if you did.

I rolled my eyes but smiled and put the outfit on…thong and all. When I was done I took a deep breath and opened the door. I hadn't even seen myself yet, so I was quite nervous. I squeezed my eyes shut and heard and intake of breath.

"Sam, you look amazing," Lissa said coming over and hugging me.

"Damn Sam, I think Eddie boy might have some competition on his hands. Didn't know you had all those curved under all the fabric you wear all the damn time."

I bit my bottom lip and took a deep breath. "Okay, let me see," I said opening my eyes.

Tears formed in my eyes as they put me in front of a full length mirror. "That cannot be me," I said placing my hands on my face and hair and hips. I laughed when I noticed my hair. "I'm a red head and my hair is straight." I loved it. It was cut to the middle of my back with soft layers to help tame the frizz. My makeup looked natural with just the faintest hint I was wearing any. My lips were a beautiful shade of red and my eyes were slightly smoky, but not over whelming. The outfit hugged me perfect in all the right spots. I couldn't believe how skinny I looked in it. My arms were not actually flabby, but toned and smooth and you couldn't even see my fat in the jeans. I had no muffin top or spill over. It was perfect.

I walked over to Lissa and pulled her into a hug and punched Rose on the shoulder before I pulled her into a hug.

"Guess you don't have to get naked and profess your undying love to Adrian to the whole school," I said laughing. "Thank you guys I really like it. Hell, I love it." I couldn't get the damn smile off my face.

"So, can I go throw all your baggy clothes out?" Lissa asked.

"No, I need them and besides they are not that big."

"Yeah, they are," Rose said examining her nails. "Sam, you are wearing a size ten and your pants were a 16. I have no fucking clue how you kept them on."

My jaw dropped again. "No way, these are not a ten," I said trying to look at the tag in the mirror.

Lissa was jumping up and down in excitement. "I'm so glad they fit and I kind of got you more…please don't be mad," she said looking guilty.

I didn't get a chance to answer because at that moment the boys walked in and stopped dead in their tracks taking us all in. I looked between them and the girls. Lissa ran over to Christian and gave him a long kiss and Rose just winked at Dimitri. Their relationship was a secret from most because after all, he was her mentor. Adrian was wriggling his eyes at Rose and I and Eddie just looked at me. I didn't know what he was thinking and felt myself blush and smile.

Adrian leaned over and said something to Eddie who blushed and then smiled. "Sam, you look, wow," Eddie said.

I blushed again. "Thanks Eddie. Did you guys have fun?"

He nodded and walked over to me. "Forgive me please," he said before taking my face in his hands and kissing me passionately.