I do no own VA that belongs to richelle mead; however I do love to wonder what would have been. I love our reviews so please keep reviewing any ideas are welcomed as well as critisism this is my first fanfic.

Chapter 5

Rose POV

It has been almost two weeks since Dimitiri left. My sadness is drifting a little bit each day. Alex is a big reason for my mood change. He is so funny. He cracks as many jokes as I do. He is open and outgoing. He is an excellent mentor, dedicated to his job. The Queen has decided to have Alex be one of Lissa's permanent guardians. Alex has charmed his way into all our lives. We have been working together alot with the trials. Lissa and Christian have decided for us all to go to dinner on Sunday. It's our one day off and we will be able to relax. Its on one of the moroi restaurants so the wards will be up, and less of a worry for us. We have invited all our friends. Eddie, Adrian, Christian, Alex, Lissa and myself. Alberta is coming as an extra gaurdian which was fine with me, she is like a mother to me.

Lissa is in my room and we are trying to find me something to wear.

"Rose, you need to go shopping." Lissa's says. "You have nothing to wear, the only dress I see is the black one I bought you last time."

I cringed thinking about that night, thinking about Dimitri's hands on my body. The way he kissed me, and said my name in a whisper. I snap myself out of it. I know I have to move on. I think "what better way that to wear the dress." I need to prove it to myself I can be okay after he broke my heart. I put the dress on, and Lissa and I walk outside and see all the boys waiting by the SUV. THe dress must working. They are all outside with their eyeballs about to fall out.

Lissa's says, "If you take a picture it will last longer."

I chuckled. "Do you boys see something you like?" I ask.

"Oh my lil dhampir, Yes as a matter of fact I do." Adrian says.

Alex slaps him on the back of the head. "Ladies you look lovely." he responds. Then he winks at me. Alex sits on the back room with Lissa and I can hear there conversation.

"Alex, Lissa tells me you are from Baia." she says.

"Yes, Princess I am. I went to school at the academy close by. My family still lives there. My mom was a guardian for many years, " he says "It is beautiful there you should visit."

"That would be nice one day to travel to Russia to experience it for myself. I would love for Rose to come, she thinks its a cold barren place with no beauty." she says.

"Hey I didn't quite describe it like that." I said. Alex laughs.

"Rose, it is beautiful. Maybe after graduation I can accompany you and the Princess there and give you the tour." he says.

"Oh yes, that would be great." Lissa says. I smile.

Christian decides to speak now. "Umm, what about me."

"You will be there to Christian, duh" Lissa answers.

"Oh course, Rose needs me to be there as well. I know how she can't function without me." Adrian says.

"Adrian you are the most conceited person I know. I think even without the invitation you would be there, so we might as well take you with us too." I say.

"Well thanks know I feel loved." he says.

I roll my eyes. Lisa continues her conversation.

"Alex, do you have family back in Russia. I have a little brother who lives with extended family. My mother is a guardian, but we do not see her much, and my father died when I was young defending his charge." he says with pride in his eyes.

I can't help but relate to his story. I too barely see my mother, and I have no idea who my father is. I can see why we get along so well, we truley do have much in common.

We finally arrive to the restaurant. We all get out and Alex walks with me.

"Roza, you do look very pretty tonight." he says.

"Thank you Alex."

"Would you please give me the pleasure of sitting next to me at dinner?" he asks.

He is such a gentlemen. "Sure I say." trying to sound like my heart is not about to jump out of my chest.

I see Alberta walking right behind us with a smile on her face. If I didn't know any better, I would think she put us working together so much, so we would build more than a mentor, student relationship.

We all sit down to dinner. Alex pulls out my chair. I sit next to him. He looks stunning. He is wearing black slacks with a beautiful blue button down shirt. I smell his cologne, and boy does it smell good.

The meal is delicious. As soon as dessert comes, Christian excuses himself. He looks a little nervous. Lissa just gives me a look. I try to give her a reasurring smile, but we both know something is off. He finally returns and sits down.

All I can think about is my chocolate cheesecake I ordered. I finally see the waiter coming.

The plate looks a little small for all of our desserts. He walks up to Lissa and puts the plate right in front of her.

Lissa opens the covered plate and in the middle of it is a rock, and when I mean rock. I mean as in 4 carat solitare rock. Christian gets down on one knee and I feel like I am about to pass out for her. Alex grabs my hand, and I completely calm down, and he doesn't let it go.

"Lissa Dragomir, Until I found you my life was incomplete. I felt I never belonged anywhere. You have filled a part of my heart that has been void for years. I would go anywhere with you, and fight with everything in my body for our love. You make me whole, you make me better. I love you, will you give me the honor of becoming my wife." he asks.

Alex is now rubbing his fingers along my hand, while tears fill my eyes. Lissa is having trouble breathing. She starts to cry, and looks up into his eyes. All she is can do is nod.

"Christian, I think that is a yes." Alex says with a smile on his face.

They get up and hug. We all then get up. I didn't want to let go of Alex's hand though. I looked at him and he looked at me and we reluctantly let go. I go over to Lissa.

"Congratulations, Lissa." I say as I hug her.

I go up to Christian. "I never have seen anything so beautiful in all my life, you make her so happy, thank you. Oh, and just so you know if you ever hurt her I will break every limb off your body and beat you in the head with it. Congrats again."

"There is the Hathaway I know and love," Christian says.

We finish our dessert and make our way back to the van. Christian and Lissa sit by eachother, so now Alex and I are in the same row. He grabs my hand again, and I smile.

"Those two are a match made in heaven." he says.

"Yeah I would have never put them together, but they do complete eachother" I say.

"I think its amazing how through all the obstacles of their relationship, they are going to fight for their love." he says.

"I know exactly what you mean." I say. I think to myself If you are truly in love you have to fight for it. Its worth the fight. I realize I am starting to have stronger feelings for Alex then just the occasional flirt, and its obvious he feels the same way.

I lean up to Lissa in the front row. "Lissa, we need to have an engagment party."

"I am already ahead of you Rose. I just booked the Palace ballroom for tomorrow evening. I already got the confirmation. We have to go shopping in the morning though for our dresses." she says. "And you need to buy a couple of dresses, you are a girl Rose."

"Yeah, Yeah Lissa." I reply.

We pile out the SUV and say our goodbyes and I start to walk to my dorm. Alex runs up.

"Can I walk you to your room?" he says.

"Sure" I respond.

"You know Rose, I have never met anyone like you before." he says.

"I know my personality is a lot to handle." I respond playfully.

"No Rose, I am serious you are impulsive, stubborn, and hardheaded."

"Well no wonder you want to be around me so much." I say jokingly.

"Rose look at me", he grabs my arm and we are right in front my door. I feel like my heart really is about to jump out of my chest. I look up into his beautiful blue eyes.

"You are all of those things, but you are honest, hardworking, dedicated, funny and beatiful." he says.

I start staring at his chest unable to look at his eyes anymore. I feel like I can fall in them. He tilts my chin up.

He grabs the back of my neck and bend his head down to mine. Our lips touch.

I can't even describe the kiss. It was great. It lasted for a few minutes. Then we broke apart. He told me goodnight and to sleep well, and before he walked away he gave me another small peck on the lips.

I was watching him walk down the hall, when he turned around and yelled.

"Rose will you be my date for the engagement party?"

"I would love to Alex." I said.

He smiled and turned back around.

I walked in my room and started doing a little dance. I can't describe how I feel not having to hide my feelings. He likes me, and I am starting to like him. Its not even close to the love I have for Dimitri, but where is he. He is gone, I dont know if he is coming back. I go to bed thinking about the big day ahead, shopping and then an engagment party all while spending time with Alex. I fall asleep contently.

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