Hey, guess what. I still don't own Vampire Academy.
Adrian POV
I'm such an idiot! Rose invites into her shower and I pass that up because I don't have any clean clothes? Ugh! Note to self, bring a change of clothes to keep over at Rose's for such shower emergencies. But, last night was amazing. She finally said it, she told me she loved me. I am officially the happiest man in the world. Rose is mine, all mine. I can still feel the burn her lips left on mine when she kisses me. Since the day I met her, I dreamed of waking up next to her, kissing her sweet lips before I even opened my eyes. I mean, Rose and I have shared the same bed to sleep before, but she never let anything romantic happen between us. But now that her walls are down, oh man! We didn't go farther then some heavy petting last night, I don't want to rush her. I know she's never had sex before, although she came pretty close with Belikov. I want to take my time so she knows she means more to me than physical pleasure. Although that was abso-freakin-tastic! I somehow make it to my apartment, though I don't even remember walking here. My mind is too absorbed with images of Rose and me last night. I shower quickly and get dressed for work. This morning is going to be torture being without my Rose.
I get to the meeting a little early and find a seat near the front, hoping it will help keep my mind off a certain sexy guardian. I lean back in the chair and close my eyes and imagine what our lives are going to look like years from now. I imagine her and I married with a little girl with her hair and my eyes running around a very pregnant Rose. The look of love and happiness in our eyes makes a smile spread across my face. I've had this dream since that fatefull day at the ski lodge, and now it is getting closer and closer to becoming reality.
The irritating noise and metal scraping the lenolium floor brings me out of my wonderful daydream. I look over to see who dares to sit next to me and interupt my thoughts, when I see Emily looking at me. "Adrian, where were you last night? I looked for you but you weren't home?" she whines. I can't believe I have to spend another week with her. I would tell her to go to hell right now, except Rose seems to be looking forward to humiliating her. I know I'll do anything for Rose, but this is torture.
"I went over to Tasha and Dimitri's after I couldn't find your dog. Rose was having a cooking lesson and I wanted to know how it went." If she wants to know, I'll tell her the truth. Maybe she'll break up with me and I won't have to deal with her anymore.
"Oh, well why didn't you tell me? I would've come witih you." Because I didn't want you there, duh.
"Sorry, but I didn't think you liked socializing with guardians." I say harshly, but really, her attitude toward guardians sucks. It embarrasses me to be around her.
"Well, you could at least told me where you were. I was worried." Sure you were. Then she leans in and kisses my cheek. "Well, you can make it up to me today, sweetheart." That doesn't sound good. The meeting goes by very slowly. I can feel Emily's gaze lay heavy on me throughout the morning. I sure wish she would lose interest in me and find some other royal to annoy. As soon as Tasha dismisses us, Emily grabs my arm and pulls out of my chair and out the door. I look back over my shoulder and look to Tasha with pleading eyes to get me out of this mess. All she can do is shrug her shoulders and suppress a laugh.
I look at my watch and see that it's about time for Rose to be doing her combat training. After all the injuries she suffered yesterday, I want to be there with her just in case something goes wrong. "Hey, Emily, I think we should go watch Rose train. She might need me." I say as I try to lead her out of the store.
"Nonsense, Adrian. She's the best, remember." she says as she stops in her tracks. "If they need you, they'll call. We're just a few minutes away from her. Stop worrying and relax. She'll be fine." Relax? Easy for her to say. The love of her life, her other half, isn't in a gym getting brutally attacked by many burly guardians just to keep her alive one day. I don't think relaxing is something I'll be doing until she's safely in my arms again. "Can I see your phone a second? I think the time on my phone is wrong." she asks. I'm barely paying attention to her, but hand her the phone hoping she'll leave me alone to my thoughts. I walk over to the jewelry case and look around. They have the usual gold chains and bracelets, a few engagement rings and diamond earrings, but nothing that is special enough for my Rose. I feel Emily place my phone back into my pocket as I look the rings. I have the perfect ring already to give Rose when I ask her to marry me, the only problem is that it is currently in the possesion of my aunt, the Queen. She has agreed to give it to me to propose, if she approves of the girl. The ring belonged to my great grandmother. It's simple yet beautiful, just like Rose. Now I just have to convince my aunt that Rose is the right woman for me.
We continue going from store to store, but I don't even notice what's in front of me, I'm just so consumed with worry. Emily must be hungry because before I know it, we're at the little cafe and sitting at a table. Huh, weird. I don't even remember ordering, but there is a plate of food in front of me. I'm not hungry at all. In fact I feel a little nauseus wondering if Rose is okay. I play with my food on my plate and totally ignore whatever Emily is jabbering on about. Suddenly the door slams open, getting my attention. I see Dimitri standing in the doorway looking around. Our eyes lock and he starts heading my way. "Ivashkov, Rose needs you. Now!" he yells as he pulls me out of my chair.
My heart instantly drops to my stomach at his words. Rose needs me. The panic on his face is scarring the hell out of me. I can't lose her, not now that I finally got her. We rush out of the restaurant in record speed. Normally Moroi aren't as fast as Dhampirs, but with Rose's well being on the line, I could break every speed record ever set getting to her. I didn't even notice Emily in the car with me until we got to the hospital. My heart is beating out of my chest as I run through the halls to get to her room. I follow Dimitri into a room and my heart stops as I look at the sight before me. Rose is laying unconscious in the bed with tubes and wires hooked up to her. But the part that makes me want to get sick right here, she has no aura. No shadows, no light. Nothing. The machines are keeping her alive. I run over to her side and put my hands on her head to heal her because I'll be damned if I'm letting her go without one hell of a fight.
I summon all the magic I feel inside myself and push it to Rose with everything I have, even if I have to give her my very life. I move one hand over her heart and keep concentrating on healing her. I can feel all my energy leaving me and transferring to her. I just hope this is working. Finally when I have no more magic in me to give, I collapse in exhaustion. Someone picks me up and puts me in the chair by her bed. "Rose" I cry. It is the only word in my existance right now. I scoot up closer to her and take her hand in mine. I can no longer keep my emotions in check. All the fear and worry and love I'm feeling come spilling out through my tears. I just keep repeating her name like a mantra, keeping myself from going totally over the deep end. I don't even know anyone else is in the room anymore until someone smacks my arm.
I look up to see Rose's beautiful brown eyes looking lovingly at me. I did it! She's alive! I jump up to take her in my arms. A nurse comes in and removes the tube from her mouth so she can breath on her own. "Adrian, maybe we need to leave her alone so she can get some rest." I hear Emily say behind me, but I don't even look at her. I never want to stop looking at my Rose's wonderful and alive face.
"I'm not leaving her side until I can take her home." I announce to everyone in earshot. Rose smiles at me and reaches up to caress my face. Now that she's safe with me, the anger in me starts to build wondering what the hell went wrong that she ended up dead. It's supposed to be training for crying out loud. "What happened?" I direct to Dimitri, anger clearly in my voice.
"She was working on fighting while being distracted. One of the children from the daycare came in and started running toward her. She turned her attention away from the fight and was hit in the head. The doctor said her brain started swelling. I tried to call you but your phone must be turned off because I couldn't get through." That can't be right. I always leave it on. It was on the last time I checked, when I lent it to Emily. I pull it out of my pocket and sure enough, it's off. Emily. I can't believe she would stoop so low to keep me away from Rose. I turn to look at her, anger consuming me.
"Adrian, I'm going to leave you alone to take care of Guar..Rose. Let me know if there is anything I can do." She starts to leave, looking terrified, like she should.
"Did you turn off my phone?" I growl. I'm so pissed right now, I want to scream.
"I'm sorry, I must have accidently done it when I was checking the time. I'm truely sorry." she tells me standing in the doorway, clearly wanting to run away. I see a tear fall down her cheek. Of course, I don't believe her. The sight of her is starting to sicken me. I turn away from her, no longer wanting to look at her, and give all my attention back to Rose. I hear her walk away as I lean down to give my angel a kiss.
Any adrenaline I had keeping me conscious is slowly fading. I feel myself getting weaker and weaker and I sit back down in the chair. "Adrian, stay awake." Rose yells to me. I struggle to keep my eyes open. All the healing I did is starting to take its toll. "I need a feeder in here right away." I hear Rose tell a nurse.
"Honey, you're a Dhampir, you don't need blood." The nurse talks to Rose like she's an idoit.
"No shit. How many years of med school did it take you to figure that one out? It's for him." she points over to me. Now I know Rose will be okay if she can still bring out the attitude full force. A few minutes later, one of the human feeders that live here at Court comes in and I drink. I instantly start to feel better, but still tired. I can also start to feel some of the darkness in me from using my magic. Rose moves over in her bed and pats the empty spot next to her. I don't question the invitation and climb in willingly. I wrap my arms around her and bury my face in her hair, taking in her intoxicating scent. I can't believe I almost lost her today. I don't know what I would do if that ever happened.
"How are you feeling?" she asks me. "Do you need a drink or cigarette?" She has her head on my chest with her arms holding me tight. I can't believe she's so concerned with me.
"Rose, I'll be fine." I gently kiss her head and hold her tighter. The doctor comes in and tells us that they need to run some tests to make sure she's alright. I reluctantly get off the bed so they can wheel her off to wherever she needs to go. I decide to go outside for some fresh air and a cigarette. I lean against the building wall as I light up a cancer stick, as Rose refers to them. I slide down the wall and and drop my head and let silent tears flow. I've never been a real religeous man, but thank you whoever is watching over Rose and me that allowed me to get to her in time.
"Are you going to be okay?" I jerk my head up, startled by the voice. It's Dimitri.
"You scared the shit out of me, man. Don't sneak up on people like that. Bad for the ticker." I say then take a long drag of the cigarette. I can feel the darkness starting to fade away now. "Are you following me?"
"Yes. Rose would kill me if anything happened to you." I chuckle at that. I could see that happening too. I motion for him to take a seat next to me, and he does. "I know it's not my place, but thank you for saving her life." he says looking straight ahead.
"Well, I didn't do it for you. Hell, at that very moment, I didn't even do it for her. I did it for me, because the thought of living in this world without her scared the hell out of me. I guess I'm just a coward at heart."
"No, you're a man in love." I look over at him and I can see the pain in his face.
"I guess I should probably be thanking you, too, for finding me in time. I can't believe I let Emily keep me away when I knew I should have been there. Well, I'm not making that mistake ever again." I put out what's left of the first cigarette, and light up another. We sit there in silence for another twenty minutes or so and then decide to go back in to see if she's done with her tests. She's back in her room, asleep in the bed. I go to sit in the chair next to her when she opens her eyes and then moves over, making room for me. I smile and resume my spot from before. "I love you Rose. Get some sleep now." I whisper to her.
"I love you, too." she murmurs softly. I look over to see Dimitri trying to get comfortable in the chair.
"You don't have to stay here all night. I'll call you if anything happens. Go home to Tasha." I know he still loves Rose and wants to be here for her, but he needs to move on, and staying here isn't going to help. He pauses in his seat, contemplating his situation. He then stands up and walks over to Rose's side of the bed. He leans down and kisss her cheek.
"Get well, Roza. I'll see you in the morning." he whispers to her. He nods his head to me and turns to leave. He stops at the threshold and faces me. "Take good care of her." he tells me. I get the feeling he isn't just talking about tonight.
I know it didn't reveal too much, plot wise, but I felt it necessary to hear how Adrian felt through all of this. Review please and let me know what you think.