Disclaimer: I don't own Vampire Academy. I do own this plot and Ayden.

A/N: Thanks for the awesome reviews! LOVE THEM! Ya. Her parents are like that, she wouldn't be Ayden if they weren't. So I hope you enjoy this drama filled chapter!

Adrian was excited. Which is weird. He's never been so nervous for a date before. He was styling, as usual, in his dark blue dress shirt, and his black suit. With no tie of course. His hair was in its usual sexy messy style.

He was on his way to pick up Ayden, for the Spring Ball. He was also nervous about giving her the bouquet of roses he had gotten her. Would she like them? Or would she think its corny? He reached her apartment. He took a deep breath, and knocked on her door.

The door opened, and he put on a smile. His smile faded when he saw who opened the door. A tall built dhampir stood in the door way. He looked over Adrian, quickly taking him in.

"Lord Ivashkov." he said. He stepped out of the way to let in Adrian. Adrian stepped inside and was shocked. Her apartment had completely changed. The couch was covered like it was supposed to be seen, but not sat on. The curtain were a darker blue color, not the same ones Ayden had. Some of her photos were the same, but most of them had been taken down. The only ones that stood was of her parents, and the ones of her and her brother. None of the ones where Ayden is actually smiling, because she's happy. What the hell happened in here?

"Lord Ivashkov!" he heard a perky voiced woman. He looked up to see Ayden's mother coming out of Ayden's room. "She'll be ready in a few minuets." she she noticed the roses. She smiled up at him. "You got her roses! How thoughtful! Sanders, could you find a vase for them?" she said to the guardian. He nodded and left to the kitchen, where Ayden's dad was coming out of. Another guardian following him.

"Ah. Lord Adrian." he said. Adrian was surprised that her father just called him by first name.

"Mr. Fairmont." Adrian replied.

"Welcome!" he said. "How's your father doing?" he asked.

"He's doing fine." Adrian replied.

"And your mother?" Mrs. Fairmont asked.

"She's as strong as ever." he said.

"That's good." she said with a smile. He smiled. It was getting awkward. Not helping on his nerves.

"I just have to say." Mr. Fairmont said. "I'm glad you've found an interest in our daughter." he said. Adrian couldn't help think that he was only glad, because this was a way for him to get recognized.

"Yes. She hasn't been the same sense her brother died." Mrs. Fairmont joined in. "She's been distant, and angry." she added.

"Yes. She's told me about it." Adrian said.

"She has?" Mr. Fairmont asked.

"She must really like you to tell you that." Mrs. Fairmont said. Adrian smiled at the comment. Could Ayden really like him?

"She must have also told you that we blame her for her death." Mr. Fairmont said. Adrian didn't know what to say to that. How do you tell parents that you've heard such horrid things about them? "We don't." he said. "She has it in her mind that we do." he explained.

"Its true that we praised over Damien more, but we loved them equally." Mrs. Fairmont put in. "We thought after Damien's and Tellers' deaths, she had shut down her common sense. Gone crazy. She wanted to fight all the time, she was angry. We thought it best for her to keep her by our sides." she explained.

Adrian realized, that he's only heard one side of the story. Ayden's side. He hadn't even given her parents a chance to explain. He just assumed that they were horrible. He felt really bad now.

"As Ayden got older, we thought finding her a nice husband who could love her, would be good for her. But she's turned every guy that has stepped up to the plated." Mr. Fairmont said. "We thought she'd gone crazy. Then we started getting word on some of the stuff she's been getting into." he continued.

Adrian knew he was talking about the drinking. He looked at her parents' auras. They were a dark blue color. They were honestly sad for their daughter. That's when Adrian knew that her parents weren't so bad. They did have their flaws, but at least they loved her.

"Well, before we scare you off." Mrs. Fairmont said. "We just want to let you know that were so happy that Ayden has finally met someone she likes." she said. Adrian smiled. He was starting to like her parents.

"Have you hear Ayden's side of the story?" he asked. They looked at him confused. "Talk to her." he said. "Don't be so ordering while you talk. Listen to what she has to say. Be reasonable. Talk about how much you guys love her. Tell her what you just told me. Because right now, she doesn't feel like you guys love her at all." he said. Sense when did he become Dr. Phil?

"She told you this?" Mr. Fairmont asked.

"No, but its between the lines." he said.

"He's right. We haven't even talked to her about Damien's death." Mrs. Fairmont said.

"She's not crazy. Just misunderstood." Adrian explained. Mr. Fairmont nodded.

"We'll do that." he said.

Then the door opened. They all turned around to see her. Adrian's jaw dropped through the floor. He looked her over, starting with her legs. She wore black heels, her legs weren't completely pale, they were as tan as they could get, a blue dress, styled hair, and a very beautiful face.

Ayden wore a blue strapless dress, with a black sash that tied around her waist. Her hair was in a half up style, the top layer pinned back with a blue stone. She didn't ware much make up, just enough for her eyes to pop and show her full lips. She looked hot! Well according to Adrian. It took everything he had not to drool.

"Wow. Ayden you look amazing." Adrian said. She giggled.

"Thanks. Your looking great too." she replied.

Adrian held out his hand for her, and she gladly took it. They turned to her parents, who were glowing with happiness.

"Have you back before sunrise." Mr. Fairmont said. Adrian shook his hand and nodded.

"Will do." he said.

"You kids have fun." Mrs. Fairmont said.

Adrian lead her out the door, squeezing Ayden's hand. She smiled and intertwined her fingers with his.

"My parents didn't scare the crap out of you." she said relieved. Adrian laughed.

"Actually, we had a very interesting conversation." he said. She looked up at him shocked.

"Are you sure your talking about my parents?" she asked. He laughed again.

"Yes, and I think it would be a good idea for you to talk to them. You know. About your brother's death." he said.

"Out of all things. They talk to you about that." she said.

"I'm being serious." he said. Ayden looked at him seriously. She nodded.

"Okay. I'll talk to them." she said. He smiled and kissed her forehead.

"Okay. Now. Lets go party!" he said. She laughed at him.

They got to the ball room and there was some soft rock playing in the background. They headed over to some tables, but Adrian saw someone he never thought would be here. She never came to these events. Rose was standing with Lissa, and Christian, not far from them.

"Look, there's Christian." Ayden said. "Lets go say hi." she said. Adrian wasn't sure, but followed her anyways.

"Hi Christian." Ayden said. Christian turned around and smiled, recognizing her.

"Oh, hey Ayden." he said. Then he saw Adrian. "What's up Adrian?" he asked. Adrian just waved.

"Who's this?" Lissa asked, a little jealousy ringed around her.

"This is Ayden. Ayden this is Lissa." Christian introduced. Ayden bowed to Lissa.

"Hello Princess Dragomir." she said.

"Just Lissa, if you please." she said. Ayden smiled and nodded. Then she saw Rose. Adrian stood there stiffly, not knowing what she was going to do.

"Hello Guardian Hathaway." she said. Rose smiled.

"Hello Ayden. Please, just call me Rose." she said. Ayden nodded. Then Rose turned to Adrian. "Hi Adrian." she said.

"Hello Rose." he said. They just stood there, making the whole thing awkward.

"So Ayden." Christian broke the silence. "Did you come here with Adrian?" he asked.

"Yes. Adrian was kind enough to ask me to be his date." she said. Then Adrian took her hand.

"So don't get any ideas, Ozera." he teased.

"Why would I? I have my hearts desire right here." he said, and wrapped his arm around Lissa. She smiled at him.

"You two look so cute together." Ayden said. Lissa smiled at her.

"Thank you." she said. Rose stood there off to the side looking lonely.

"Where's your date, Rose?" Ayden asked.

"Um, he's working." she said. "I came here for Lissa." she added.

"Well, I know we'll have fun together." Ayden said, trying to be friendly. Rose smiled at her.

"We better have fun. I heard that Night Crawlers are playing tonight." Christian said. Lissa's eyes nearly bugged out of her head.

"Night Crawlers? Why didn't you tell me? I love them! Especially their song; Black Kisses." she said. Christian and Rose just laughed at her.

"Nelly didn't tell me they were playing." Ayden said to herself, but everyone heard.

"You know Nelly Silvast?" Lissa asked.

"Um, ya. We've been friends sense first grade." Ayden said.

Then they heard a guitar being strummed. They looked up to see the lead singer of Night Crawlers, Nelly Silvast, tuning her guitar.

"Look there's Nelly!" Lissa let out.

"Would you guys like to meet her?" Ayden asked. They turned and looked like she was crazy for asking. Ayden laughed, and still holding Adrian's hand, lead them over to the band.

"Hey, Nelly." Ayden said. The girl with pixie black hair looked up at them. Her eyes went wide and she jumped up.

"Ayden!" she pulled her in for a hug. "Oh my god! It's been forever sense I've seen you!" she let out. Ayden laughed, and hugged her back. "What are you doing here?" Nelly asked, pulling back.

"My parents work here." Ayden said. Nelly laughed, then got a look at the rest of them.

"Who are these guys?" she asked.

"Nelly, I have a very big fan of yours. Nelly this is Princess Vasilisa Dragomir." Ayden said, pulling her closer. "and her friends; Christian Ozera, Rose Hathaway, and Adrian Ivashkov." she added. Nelly smiled at all of them.

"It's nice to meet you all. I'd like to talk to you guys, but I have a show to do. Come into the back room after, okay?" she said. Everyone nodded. Nelly gave Ayden another hug before going on stage.

"This is so cool!" Lissa said. Ayden laughed.

"Who knew that Adrian's new girlfriend would have connections." Rose said. Adrian look at her shocked. She didn't even seemed jealous. He guessed her heart really did belong to Dimitri.

"Who's ready to party?" they heard Nelly over the mic. A bunch of cheering came from the crowed.

"Come on. Lets watch her from the front." Christian said.

They went to the front and partied along with the songs. When it came to a slow song, Rose went to get a drink, while Lissa, Christian, Adrian, and Ayden kept dancing.

"I fell bad for Rose." Ayden said. "She has no one to dance with." she explained.

"She's not really into dancing." Adrian said.

"Still, she's standing there all by herself." she said. Adrian kissed her forehead.

"You have such a big heart." he said. She smiled up at him.

"You know what I've noticed." she said.

"What?" he asked.

"I don't know much about you." she said. He smiled.

"What would you like to know?" he asked.

"Anything, everything." she said.

"Alright." he said. He took a few seconds to think. "I'm 21. I'm the great grand nephew of our deceased Queen Tatiana Ivashkov,"

"May she rest in peace." Adrian added. He smiled at her.

"May she rest in peace." he said. "And my element is Spirit. Not much besides that." he said.

"What come with Spirit?" she asked.

"Well, I can see people's auras." he said.

"Wait. See people's auras? So you can see mine right now?" she asked. He nodded. "Okay, what is it?" she challenged. He looked her over.

"Your glowing." he said. He didn't mention the black that always ringed the edges.

"That's it?" she asked.

"Your happy. That's what I see." he said. She smiled.

"What else comes with it?" she asked.

"As you know, I can heal. I also have a powerful compulsion." he admitted.

"That could come in handy." she said. He laughed, she had no idea.

"I can also walk through dreams." he said. She looked at him confused. "As long as your asleep, I can visit you in your dreams." he explained. She looked at him amazed.

"That's so cool. Can Lissa do the same things?" she asked.

"Her healing is more powerful, and she can't walk through dreams." he said.

"Are there more Spirit users out there?" she asked.

"I like to think there are." he said. She smiled up at him.

"Thanks Adrian." she said.

"For what?" he asked.

"For making me feel so happy." she said, and laid her head agianst his chest, her forehead touching his neck. He smiled and they swayed to the music.

Holding her so close like this, and listening to her breathing, it drove him crazy. Adrian had never felt this way before. He never felt so much for one perosn. Then he realized, he loved her. It didn't matter that they only met a couple day's ago, he had fallen in love with her. He fell hard. He loves Ayden.

"Ayden?" he called.

"Hmm?"

"Could you do me a favor?" he asked. She looked up at him.

"Sure, what is it?" she asked. He looked deep into her eyes.

"Don't get mad at me." he said. She looked at him confused, but before she said anything, he pressed his lips against hers.

The kiss was warm and sweet. Filled with passion. It felt so right. When Ayden didn't struggle to pull away, he pulled her closer. She responded, finally. She opened her mouth to let him in. She wrapped her arms around him, making him get closer. This was it.

Adrian pulled away, to look at her face. Both of them breathing hard. Ayden opened her eyes and smiled up at Adrian. He smiled back at her. She giggled.

"It's about time." she said. He laughed and brought her back in fro a second kiss.

He knew now, that he can get over Rose. He's got his heart's desire, right in his arms.

FINALLY! They finally realize their feelings! I'm sorry it took so long! Oh, and I just decided not to have Ayden's parents be such stuck up Meany-BO-Beanies. So that's why I added that scene in there. I hope you guys enjoyed it! Stay tuned for the next chapter! It's going to be filled with drama. TRUST ME! Thanks for the awesome reviews! I love them! ^_^

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