Chapter 2
Day 2 (life without Dimitri)
I walk around school in the middle of the night. Which is really lunch time for Humans. I just think about everything has changed, and I have no idea what to do with myself. I decided I needed to talk to Alberta. I cannot neglect my duties I still need to train. I think she senses something was going on with Dimitiri and I, but she has never said anything. I knock on her door.
"Come in Rose" Alberta says.
I walk in with a confused look on my face. "How did you know it was me?"
"I figured you would come yesterday, I was just waiting for it after he left." She says.
He. He. Just thinking about it makes my heart break even more. I know she knows something.
"Rose, I know you had a special relationship with Guardian Belikov and I am not going to say anything. I believe you both made eachother better people and guardians, but I still want you to train. There is a new Guardian coming to take Dimitri's place while he is on leave. I want you to work with him. I want to see you happy and succeed to become LIssa's guardian, and I believe Alex will be perfect for you. He just graduated last year top of his class, and he as well killed Strigoi before he graduated."
I look at alberta. She would have been an awesome Mom. I want to make her proud of me. So i just nod my head.
"Good Girl, Rose. He will be here for your morning training. Let me know if you need anything else."
I know everyone is still sleeping but decide Adrian might still be up. So i walk to his door and knock.
"Come in little dhampir." He says.
"Why dont you call me Rose, Adrian? It is my name." I respond.
"Its just one of my many nicknames for you, my pet." He says. I just give him the stare of death. "What brings you to my door in the middle of the night? Not that I am complaining, Its always great to see you. I prefer to see you in less," he is looking at my jeans and hoodie now. " but like I said always a pleasure, what do you need?"
"I just dont want to be alone right now." I respond
He looks at me and nods. Come one lets go watch a movie. I layed my head on Adrian shoulder and finally sleep came.
I woke up a few hours later, realizing I was almost late to meet my new mentor Alex. Adrian was still asleep when I walked out. I ran across campus and made it with two minutes to spare. I was almost to the gym when I bumped into someone.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I am just in a rush." I said, brushing the leaves out of my hair. I look up to see who I ran into.
"I am glad, you are so enthused about getting to practice. I am Alex your new mentor. Its nice to meet you Rose." He says
He reaches his hand out to me and I am just staring at his face. He is gorgeous. Why do they keep tempting me? You would think Alberta knew better. He looks young. He is taller than Dimitri, great build, blonde hair and blue eyes. At least, He doesn't have any similarities as Dimitiri. I finally shake his hand after a minute.
"It's nice to meet you too" I respond. Still gawking at him. Okay Rose, pull it together.
"Are you ready to train? I would like to see what you have learned so far." he says.
"Sure, ready when you are. We usually stretch first, then do laps." I respond.
"Okay lets' do ten minutes of stretches." He responds.
He sits there right in front of me. I decide to strike up some conversation, but before I could he does.
"Rose, what are your plans after you graduate?"
"I am planning on guarding Princess Vasilissa. She has been my best friend forever. We have a special bond." I reply.
"Yes, I have heard." he says. I look at him and think what all does he know.
"What else have you heard?" I ask teasing.
"Well, I know you are shadow kissed with Lissa, and have a special bond. I know you are a great novice. I know you are loyal to your friends. I know you have a temper, and I know I want to train you to be the best guardian there is." he responds.
I look at him with a smile wondering where he got his information from. "Well, I dont think that's its fair you know so much about me, and I know nothing about you." I say.
He responds, "what do you want to know?". I smile thinking wow, he is very open. So of course, I start with the inquiry.
"Where were you born?" I was thinking California or somewhere sunny, with his blond hair blue eyes. What I did not expect was his response.
"Russia." My face fell. Everything I had been working so hard to forget came back, and all I could think about was Dimitri.
"Are you okay? You look like you have seen a ghost?" he says
"No, I am fine. What part of Russia?" I say trying to sound normal, and not let him see me freaking out.
"He said a little town called Baia."
That did it. I passed out.