Just going to say this Chapter isn't very long, I worked n it for a day, but I wanted to upload it. It was going to be longer but I wanted the chapters to be rather short. The next chapter will be longer I promise. X

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I woke up. The sunlight had intruded my sleeping. My eyes closed I could still feel the heat and warmth of the sun on my face. Damn. I forgot to close the Curtains again. To my own astonishment, for the first time in a few months Adrian hadn't visited me in my dreams. Was something wrong? I was curious. But I actually enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of being alone and to be able to control my own thoughts and feelings. I also didn't get the continuous nightmares and flashbacks, I kept having of Dimitri. Even when I was awake it would still get to me, they were nauseating and definitely irritating. But the pain, as well as trying to forget them, I actually like them. The pain is my only reminder of him being real, being the same Dimitri I've known and loved.

Still wanting to stay in bed, I dragged my worn-out tired body and groggily walked to the bathroom to freshen up. My bathroom was nothing special or fancy, it was actually quite small but I didn't complain. There was more to life than bigger bathrooms. But I guess it wouldn't hurt. I walked out and cramped myself through the heaps of junk and mess I had on the carpet floor. I even had to tiptoe. I defiantly had to clean my place up. It was practically a pig's sty. I grabbed a couple of clothes out of my wardrobe. I didn't necessarily have a variety of clothing but fashion wasn't really my thing. I was never interested in it, or maybe it was possibly I didn't really pay much attention to it or manage to give up time for it. I lazily put on a tank top, jeans a jacket and comfy shoes, as I had the feeling that I and Lissa weren't going to stay in one shop all day. I fixed my hair and put it up in a high ponytail. I was just about to walk out the door, when someone appeared in front of me.

"Congratulations Little Dhamphir, I was watching you, you were brilliant" He grinned. He had his arms wide open as if he was waiting for a hug.

"Thank you but if you will excuse me, I need to go and meet Lissa" I hesitated.

I tried to dodge him but he had occupied the space and whenever I tried to move, he would block the possible way out. I couldn't get through. He had dominated the whole area. I tried to squish through the sides. Maybe if I tried, it will work. I had a smile on my face; it was as if we were playing a game, like we were little kids. Putting my naive plan to the test, I squished myself through the non- existent place. As I was facing the side, he attacked me with a hug. He wrapped me around his arms, and half way lifted me up to the air. I laughed, and lightly hit his back with my free arm.

"Put me down! Put me down!" I giggled and laughed playfully. He laughed with me.

"Don't tell me you didn't enjoy that?" he asked jokingly. I didn't want to enjoy it, but I did, I had grown fond of him being around me. But I wasn't going to admit it.

"I've really got to go Adrian, Lissa will be waiting for me" I explained.

"Lissa, can wait, I've got something to ask you, I spoke to Lissa earlier yesterday an she had an idea, and idea I like the sound of... So will you go to the masquerade ball with me Rose?"

Shocked and unable to move I just stared at him wide eyes open. I mean I know I shouldn't have been surprised and I should have seen this coming, but I actually didn't think he would ask me. And if he did, this wasn't how I pictured it to be.

"Rose, say something!" Out the back of his and I saw him holding a red scarlet object.

"What is that you're holding on your hand?"

"Oh erm... I was planning on giving it to you when..." He corrected himself before I had too.

"If you said yes" He suddenly seemed embarrassed, his cheeks more red than the rose on his palm. His was fun. I never thought he would be embarrassed in front of me. He's cheeks looked as red as a tomato. His pace and movement didn't seem to be relaxed, instead he stiffened and looked uncomfortable for all of a sudden. I stayed quiet to save him from being more embarrassed.

"So...erm... yes or no?" he looked at me with the most pleading eyes. It was impossible to look away. I bet he was using compulsion but he would probably deny it if I asked him. But then he might not.

I had no one to go with... and he seemed to really want to go with me so I answered him, unsure but I spoke anyway.

"Sure Adrian, I'll go with you" I smiled intently waiting for his reaction.

Instead he pulled out his hand which was hiding behind him.

"I didn't expect you to notice the flower, it was meant to be a surprise but... A rose for a Rose" He spoke.

"Thanks, that's really sweet" I held my hand out to receive his rose, well my rose. I had never been given anything romantic. I never got anything from mason, but he did daily give me compliments. But not even a chance of receiving any from Dimitri. I remembered again though when Adrian gave me a box set of perfume when we stayed at the ski resort. Obviously he was the kind of guy who likes to show his affections by getting presents for the ones he cared about.

"I really have to go Adrian; Lissa is waiting for me at the gates, thank you so much again!" I walked and took advantage of his frozen state.

"What no goodbye hug?" He asked jokingly

"Don't push you line Ivashkov" I giggled.

I ran out rushing. I was late. I ran almost 2 miles and I was on the verge of going back, but then I saw Light blonde hair not 50 metres away. Lissa. I walked towards her. Her eye instantly zoomed in on the flower I had on my hand. She eyed me suspiciously. But then she saw probably from the look on my face, and smiled.

"Oh my gosh, that's from Adrian isn't it?" She asked eagerly.

"Yes, I must have forgotten to leave it in my bedroom, don't ask me any questions please" I told her grinning.

"Fine, but am I allowed one?"

"Fine, but only one!" I told her strictly

"Are you going with him to the Century Masquerade?" She asked keenly.

We got in the car, which was going to head to town. I paused, she must have spotted from my still movement and bright red face it was a yes. I nodded to indicate and assure she knew.

"Oh my god, you guys are going to look so cute together, you see Rose, know you have to dress up, were going to have to do your hair, makeup, dress...I have a Lot of things to do."