Disclaimer: Do I really need to say it? Really? I've been saying it for the past 8 chapters. Ok ok. I do not own Vampire Academy or its characters. I only own Ayden, Monica, the Fairmonts, the Night Crawlers, and the plot. There happy?
A/N: So this is going to be a chapter where you get to hear Adrian's side of the story. I know some of you like the badass Adrian, personally I do too, but in this story it's his turn to find his love match. So the break up just totally destroyed him. So I hope you enjoy this chapter.
PS: I just finish Last Sacrafice. I already guessed most of what had happened, and seriously was shocked at the end. Please let me know your reaction to the ending of the book.
PPS: I read the book off my ipod, so I didn't read chapter thirty-five, and a friend of mine told me about the fight between Adrian and Rose. Don't know all the details though. Let me know what happened. Thanks! ^_^
Adrian sprawled out on his couch. His mother and father hadn't come in to check up on him, not after the tantrum he threw when he got home last week. It's been a week sense Ayden had dumped him. He had tried everything he knew to talk to her. She shut the door in his face every time. It only killed him that much more.
He had another bottle of wine. He took the last of it in one gulp, straight from the bottle. He tossed the bottle to the floor. He rolled over on his side so he faced the T.V. Deciding to get his head into something else besides Ayden, he turned it on. A commercial about some perfume came on. A French girl was the spokes person for this. Adrian changed the channel, it only reminded him of the breakup. Monica is French. Monica the girl he was stupid to go out with.
The next commercial that came on was a preview for a new movie. It was about a couple that started out great, but then the guy cheated on her. He left her heartbroken and shattered. The girl had ran away from her old life, only to find a new one with another guy. This tormented Adrian even more. It was like the universe was telling him that Ayden was going to leave and find someone else. The world is so cruel.
With a groan, Adrian turned the T.V off and tossed the remote to the side. He turned onto his other side. Hitting his nose on the back of the couch. Why was he on the couch? The question came to him suddenly. How did he get on the couch? With a huff, he got up and headed towards his bedroom. Right before he got there, a knock came on the door.
I'm not answering it, Adrian thought. But what if it was Ayden, trying to finally listen to him. The little chance that it was her, was the only reason Adrian turned around and headed for the door. He got closer, then realized it wasn't Ayden. Worse. It was Christian.
"Adrian open up. I know your in there man. I can smell you." Christian said. Adrian opened the door slightly, peering out to see the blue eyed boy.
"What do you want?" Adrian asked.
"Let me in. Lissa sent me." he said.
"Why would I let you in just because Lissa sent you?" Adrian asked.
"Who else you have to talk to?" Christian pointed out. Adrian thought about just closing the door and going to bed, but the look on Christian's face showed the little fire user was actually concerned. Besides, Adrian was dying to get his side out there. He opened the door, and motioned Christian to come in.
"Wan't anything to drink?" Adrian offered.
Christian was looking around the place. He pointed towards the liquor bottles.
"Sure you didn't drink it all?" he joked.
"What? Me? Run out of boos?" Adrian joked back.
Christian shook his head, and sat on the reclining chair. Adrian sat down on the couch. The two didn't say anything. They sat there in silence. So quiet you could hear the tic-tock of the clock. Christian couldn't take the silence anymore. He clapped his hands in rhythm of the clock. He didn't want to start the conversation. What would he say? Adrian looked at him?
"What are you doing?" he asked. Christian looked at his hands.
"Breaking the ice?" Christian attempted at another joke. It actually got Adrian to smile a bit. But not really.
"What's with the clapping?" Adrian asked.
"Well some noise is better than no noise. Besides, I'm not going to force you to tell me about the Monica chick." Christian said, actually trying to get Adrian started talking about her. Adrian saw it, and sighed.
"Monica is – was my almost fiance." Adrian said. Christian stopped clapping, and gaped at him. The silence covered the room once more. Until,
"WHAT?" Christian nearly fell out of the recliner. "How? When? Why?" Christian asked. Adrian shook his head.
"After Rose dumped me, I was a mess. Not as bad as I am now." he said, motioning towards all the bottles on the floor. "My parents, thinking they could help, set me up on a series of dates. The one that I only clicked with was Monica." Adrian explained.
"So wait. You were going out with Monica while you were dating Ayden?" Christian asked. Adrian shook his head.
"No. Monica and I got into a fight. She said we were done, and that she wanted nothing to do with me. I was pissed so I went out for a drink. That didn't help, so the next night I went out for a drink. Didn't help either, so I thought third time's a charm. Third night, I met Ayden." Adrian thought about the night he met Ayden. When she stood up for herself, against that douche bag of a moroi, Adrian thought it was interesting to see her stand up for herself. She didn't seem like the type at the time. But now Adrian knew not to piss her off to much.
"Okay. So you were with Ayden, only after the third day after a breakup?" Christian asked, giving Adrian a you-player look.
"No. We were just friends at the time. It was the night of the dance that I realized that I," Adrian's heart ached at his next words. "that I love her." he said. Christian's eyes grew wide.
"Did you just say you love her?" he asked. Adrian nodded. Christian shook his head. "You are so messed up. You love a girl, yet you still cheat on her." Christian said.
"I didn't mean to!" Adrian snapped. Christian looked at him unbelieving. "I got carried away. Caught in the moment. It wasn't suppose to happen. I wish it didn't." he said. Christian gave him an interested smile.
"So what really happened?" he asked. Adrian looked at him.
"You want to know?" Adrian asked. Christian nodded. Adrian sighed. "Okay."
~Back to that day~
Adrian was excited to see Ayden today. Their anniversary was coming up. Sure it might seem sissy to some guys for the boyfriend to keep track of the days of his own relationship. But really, the only sissies are the ones who aren't committed to the relationship. He was going to try to get hints of what Ayden wanted for the special day. He headed out of his room, after styling his hair, the way Ayden liked it.
He could hear his parent's in the living room talking. It was normal though. They always had meetings, or just visitors coming by. Mostly to suck up about his aunt passing. Which reminded Adrian that elections were coming up.
He went into the kitchen first to grab an apple or something quick to eat, before he met up with Ayden. He saw an apple sitting in a straw basket, along with other fruit. The apple just seemed more appetizing compared to the others. So he picked the apple and headed toward the living room. He saw his parents and the guest.
His mouth fell open, and the apple dropped, rolling on the ground. Who he saw was Monica. The girl who swore up and down that she hated him and wanted no part in his life. She was now sitting in front of his parents looking like nothing had happened between them. He hadn't seen her in over a month and she sat there smiling at him, like she was happier to see me.
"Monica?" Adrian let out. She giggled and stood up. She walked up to him, but he stayed put. She wrapped her arms around him and kissed his cheek.
"Of course Adrian. Who else would it be?" she asked in her thick French accent.
"I thought, I didn't expect," he couldn't finish the sentence. So instead his father did.
"He's overjoyed to see you." his father put in. Monica smiled at him and hugged Adrian again. This time Adrian wasn't so stiff. He actually hugged her back.
"What are you doing here?" Adrian asked her.
"I came to see you." she replied.
"Me?" he asked.
"Yes. I couldn't stand the way we left things. I came back to get back with you." she said. Adrian looked at her shocked. "I couldn't believe at first when you father told me you went down hill after we ended things. I didn't know you cared so much." she added. Then Adrian turned angry. He looked at his father.
The man smiled at Monica. Adrian's anger was directed at him. His father knew about his relationship with Ayden. He knew how much he cared for her. The answer was obvious to Adrian why his father had done this. Ayden was a non-royal. All she was good for were her parents. Monica came from a highly respected family. Not really royal, but she was higher than Ayden. His father knew that.
"Adrian. Why don't you take Monica out. Show her around the Court." his father suggested.
"But I was going to-" Adrian began, but his father cut him off.
"Cancel. What could be more important that showing your girlfriend around Court?" he said.
Adrian narrowed his eyes at his old man. His girlfriend was Ayden. Ayden was more important than showing Monica around Court. Adrian looked at his mother for help. She looked just as defeated as he felt.
"Come on. It will be fun." Monica added. Adrian looked at her, her sweet gentle hazel eyes. They gleamed at just looking at him. Adrian didn't want to hurt her feelings, even if he wasn't in any type of relationship with her. Adrian sighed in defeat.
"Okay. Let me make a quick call first." he said. Monica nodded.
"Of course." she said.
He went to the kitchen and pulled out his cell phone. He dialed her number, already feeling guilty about what he was doing. She answered on the third ring.
"Hey babe." she said.
"Hey. Listen, I have to cancel our date." He started.
"Can I ask why?" she asked. She didn't sound pissed or anything, purely concerned is what she sounded like.
"Its complicated. Something came up." he winced at the lame excuse.
"Can I help in anyway?" she asked.
"No. I'll handle it." he said.
"Okay, be careful with whatever your doing." she said. He smiled.
"I will. I'm sorry." he said.
"Don't worry. You can make it up to me tomorrow." she said.
"Thanks. Bye." he said.
"Bye." she said, and they hung up.
Adrian felt horrible about what he was doing. He couldn't believe he was doing this.
Adrian lead Monica around Court, as instructed. He chose spots he knew Ayden wouldn' be at. The problem was, Monica wanted to go see the gardens. Ayden would most likely be in the gardens. She loved it there. So much it was like she lived there. Even though she wasn't an earth user she loved nature. That's part reason Adrian loves her. She's a loving woman.
They got to the gardens. Adrian prayed that Ayden wouldn't be there. She wasn't. He sighed in relief. He lead Monica toward a bench. She didn't want to sit though. She walked around the flower patches, taking it all in.
A smile crept to Adrian's face. The amused look on Monica's face did it to him. It reminded him why he was so into her. What ever it was, it fascinated Monica. It could be the simplest thing, and Adrian found a way to amuse her with it. Whether it be flowers or a piece of string. That, and Monica had a killer body. She looked like a super model.
Her slim, long legs. Her perfect blond hair that came down to her shoulders in waves. Her eyes the color of the ocean. A bright smile. She was every guy's dream. She also had a sexy French accent. Who wouldn't think that hot?
"Adrian?" she called. He looked at her, noticing he was having an inner conversation with himself. "Are you okay? You seem, um, distant." she said. He shook his head and smiled at her.
"Not at all. I'm fine." he reassured her. She smiled at him and walked up to him. She had to look up a little to look into his face. But with her long legs, she was almost as tall as he was.
"I've missed you Adrian." she said, cupping his cheek. He took her his and and covered her hand with it. He looked into her blue eyes.
"It's been so long." Adrian said. She giggled.
"Yes. It had been a long time." she said.
"Why the change of heart?" Adrian asked. She took his other hand, and stared back into his eyes.
"Because I knew I couldn't live with you thinking I was such a horrible person." she said.
"I didn't think you were horrible." he said honestly. Really he didn't think she was horrible. Think around the lines of a bitch.
"That is so sweet of you." she said. They stared into each others eyes for what seemed like minuets. Monica was getting in close. Adrian didn't know what to do. He felt draw to Monica, but he knew it wouldn't be right to kiss her.
He was torn. As if she could read his thoughts she whispered to him.
"Kiss me." she said. Adrian, being the brainless player he was, followed that order.
He leaned in and kissed her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. She kissed him fiercely. Like she had been thirsty for days, and Adrian was her pitcher of water. But something about the way she held him. The way he held her. It just didn't seem to fit. Not like it did when he kissed Ayden. They fit perfectly together. Adrian pulled back. Monica smiled at him, obviously proud of herself. Adrian took a step away from her, and her smile faded.
"What is wrong?" she asked.
"I'm sorry. I can't do this." Adrian said. She looked at him confused.
"Do what?" she asked.
"This. You and me. It's not going to happen." Adrian tried explaining.
"What do you mean?" she asked. Adrian sighed.
"I'm not your boyfriend anymore. Nor will I ever be again." he said.
"I do not understand." she said. "You kissed me, and now you say that you are not my boyfriend." she said. Adrian nodded.
"I didn't mean to kiss you. It wasn't right. It was out of place." he said. She looked at him puzzled.
"If it wasn't right, correct it. Kiss me again." she said.
"No." he said. She looked even more confused. "What I'm trying to say is this." he took a deep breath. "I'm in love with someone and it's not you." he said. She then understood.
"You love someone other than me." she said.
"Yes. I'm sorry for the confusion." he said.
"That is why you said the kiss was wrong." she said. Adrian nodded. She looked at him, now sad. "I see." she said. Now Adrian felt bad.
"Look, I'm sorry, but I can't help how I feel." he defended. She nodded.
"I must confess." she said. "I do not think you and I would have made a good couple." she said. Adrian looked at her shocked, and confused. "Always with the fighting with you. No matter what I say, your say is final. I admit it was fine at first, but then you got a little annoying." she said.
"I was annoying?" he asked appalled.
"You didn't notice?" she asked.
"How could I? I was to peeved about your obsession with your looks. You always had to look right, always had to have painted nails. Hair straight, nice outfit." he said. She looked at him appalled as well.
Then they both laughed.
"Again with the fighting." she said. Adrain nodded. "So who is she?" Monica suddenly asked.
"Who?" Adrian asked.
"The woman you claim to be in love with." she said. Adrian smiled.
"She's smart, funny, sarcastic, she has a lot of integrity." Adrian said.
"She sound like a fine woman." Monica put in.
"She's amazing." Adrian said. Monica smiled.
"I would like to meet her. Only if we are considered friends." she said. Adrian smiled at her.
"Yeah. We could be friends." he said. Monica smiled.
"So were do friends get to eat here?" she asked. Adrian laughed and lead her over to sub shop down the path.
~Back to Adrian and Christian~
"Wait. So you really did cheat on Ayden." Christian said. Adrian threw a pillow at him.
"Thank you Captain Obvious!" Adrian retorted.
"Your welcome Lieutenant Sarcasm." Christian barked back. The two boys stared each other down. But something else was on Christian's mind. "How does Lissa know about Monica?" he asked.
"She knew it when I was dating Monica. She figured it out on her own." Adrian answered. Christian nodded.
"So how are you going to get back Ayden?" he asked. Adrian shook his head.
"I don't know. I've tried everything to get to talk to her. I've even ambushed her in her dreams, but she's figured out a way to wake herself up before I even get a chance to talk to her." Adrian said, a little peeved. Christan looked uncomfortable, but he knew he had to tell Adrian.
"Well you better think of a way to get her back soon, because she might be leaving." he said. Adrian looked at him in shock and horror.
"What do you mean she might be leaving?" he asked.
"She's going on tour with the Night Crawlers. She's gotten permission from her parents, not that she needed it. Lissa told me she's already packing up her things." Christian said.
The Night Crawlers had postponed their tour because of Ayden. What Adrian did to her, left her heart broken and the band was there to pick up the pieces. So now she was going to go on tour with them.
"She's leaving for a whole year?" Adrian asked.
"And by what I'm hearing, she might not come back at all." Christian said.
It was like a thousand knives had stabbed Adrian. Ayden was leaving. And she might not come back.
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