Yay! Chapter eight is finally here! Thanks to everyone who sent me suggestions. But still send me some because I will eventually need them. Thank you reviewers! You guys are awesome! Enjoy!

Disclaimer:

Me: Rose, do you want to do the disclaimer?

Rose: *thinks* Nah, I'll pass.

Me: *gives her a look* But you're supposed to.

Rose: Technically, you asked me a yes or no question, and I answered with a firm NO.

Me: *rolls eyes* Guess I'm alone here. I don't own VA nor it's…LAZY *looks at Rose* characters. They all belong to the much talented Richelle Mead.

I immediately jumped up from my chair and started to run for my escape.

But Dimitri, of course, was the faster one and grabbed my wrist, restraining me from going anywhere out of sight.

I groaned. Was he really going to make me see her?

He gave me a stern look and led me to the door.

Anger and hatred swelled inside me. I could just imagine what was in-store for Dimitri later on.

I took a deep breath, not bothering to smile, as Dimitri opened the door with one hand, me in his other arm.

Then, the hag of hell stepped forward and smiled brightly. She was wearing a brown trench-coat with blue jeans, black UGG boots, and a red scarf.

"Dimka, Rose!", she shrieked, pulling Dimitri forward for a more-then-friendly hug.

Dimitri quickly pulled away, knowing I didn't like the sight of it, and encircled his arm around my waist were it belonged. "It's good to see you Tasha."

Tasha smiled, eyes still on Dimitri. "When I heard you were saved. I just had to see you. I didn't see you at the graduation what with all the people. And since I'm off work, it was the perfect chance! I'm just so glad you're back!"

I felt so tempted to mimic her squeaky voice.

"No guardians?", Dimitri asked.

Tasha shook her head proudly. "Nope. I convinced them that since I was going to be in a house full of dhampirs, they'd protect me."

One of them won't, I thought.

Just then, Viktoria came dashing down the stairs to see who had come, and stopped mid-way. Her expression went from excited to remorseful when she saw Tasha.

I almost laughed.

She continued down the stairs, more cautiously.

Tasha squealed. "Vicky!"

Vicky? What the fuck?

"Don't call me that", muttered Vicky so quietly only I could hear. Go Viktoria!

"You've grown so much! We're going to have an awesome time just us girls.", said Tasha.

I wondered why Viktoria seemed like she hated Tasha. I'd have to ask her later.

Dimitri hugged me closer to him.

Tasha then noticed the hand around me. "What's this we have here? I see a little romance going on around here.", she said in a playful voice.

That wasn't the tone I was quiet looking for. She didn't seem mad. Or jealous. She seemed sort of…happy. Was I missing something?

Dimitri smiled at her.

Tasha continued in a calm voice. "So the rumors are true! You wouldn't believe how many people have been talking about you two. 'Did you hear about Rosemarie Hathaway and Dimitri Belikov? I heard they're a thing now.'."

I looked at Dimitri. I thought only the Academy knew about us, not the whole world.

He nodded his head. "I'll bring all you're luggage upstairs. Rose and Viktoria will keep you company."

I tried to give him an unfair look but he decided not to meet my eyes. He grabbed her two black bags and retreated upstairs.

Tasha smiled at the two of us.

I looked at Viktoria who seemed to be the most uncomfortable in the room.

"So Rose, how's Christian and Lissa?", she asked sweetly.

"Er, they're fine. Still going strong, I guess."

Tasha nodded. "I'll have to visit them soon. Maybe I'll go back to Court with you and Dimitri."

No way! Two weeks staying with her was enough torture. I didn't even think I could go a day with her here.

"I'm so happy for you two", she said to me. For me? For me and Dimitri? What was going on?

"Thanks.", I replied awkquardly.

Just on cue, Dimitri came down the stairs. "Tasha, you're room is ready. You can head upstairs if you like."

Tasha nodded and yawned. "Yeah, maybe I'll get some sleep." She turned to me and kissed my cheek. "Night Rose."

She did the same thing for Viktoria and Dimitri.

Then, she disappeared upstairs.

I turned to Dimitri. "What just happened?"

Dimitri smiled. "Tasha has accepted our relationship. See? Just try to be nice to her. She's returning the favor."

I sighed. "I'll try. But don't blame me if I don't succeed."

Dimitri chuckled and walked away.

I swung my head around to notice Viktoria still in the room. I took this as the perfect chance to ask her.

"Viktoria?"

She looked up. "Huh?"

"Why do you seem like you hate Tasha so much?"

She shook her head slightly. "Because I do. When Dimitri was still at school here, Natasha Ozera was crazy about him. She absolutely never stopped talking about him. Karolina, Sonya, and I don't like her because she's too possessed with our brother. We'd always open the door to find Tasha there asking for Dimitri. It was downright annoying. Dimitri, of course, only thought of her as a friend. She wanted more then to be just friends. Once, she even used me to get to him. I just hate her."

I raised both my eyebrows. I didn't know Tasha used to be obsessed with Dimitri that much.

"You don't want her to stay here as much as I do, don't you?", I asked.

She nodded. "I want her out of this house as soon as possible."

I smirked. "I think I know how."

"How?"

I let out a wicked grin. "Guardian secrets."

I'm so sorry this chapter is so short. I ran out of ideas all of a sudden. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give me ideas if you want me to continue. If I don't get at least three ideas by Saturday, then I'm officially ending this story. So think up something for me!