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RPOV
Lissa just left my room. I was definitely going to miss her. I thought to myself, will I
ever get to be happy. Not sure if I would get any sleep tonight, I thought a hot shower
ever get to be happy. Not sure if I would get any sleep tonight, I thought a hot shower
would help relax me a little. I grabbed some clothes and headed for the shower. I stood
there under the scalding hot water, just wishing I could wash all the pain and sorrow
away. Of course no such luck, the shower didn't relax me at all. I still felt so much pain.
After about 45 minutes in the shower , I got back to my room. I laid there on my bed
starring at the ceiling. I could feel my eyelids becoming heavy, not fighting them any
longer I found myself drifting off to sleep.
The ocean appeared in front of me. I was sitting on a beautiful beach. The hot sun
radiating down onto my body. The warm breeze blowing through my hair. I closed my
eyes and inhaled deeply through my nose, taking in the salty smell of the ocean air. I
usually hated when Adrian invaded my dreams, but this time it was just peaceful. I heard
Adrian come up behind me. "Hello little dhampir," he said as he approached me. I
turned to face him, he stood there, the sunlight bringing out highlights of gold and
chestnut in his brown hair. His emerald green eyes sparkled. Adrian really was a
handsome man, I thought, but he would never be a god like Dimitri! I looked at Adrian,
putting my hands on my hips with a slight smile on my face I said, "I thought I told you to
stay out of my dreams." He gave me a small smile.
"We both know you don't mean it," he winked. "Adrian, you really are delusional, although I suppose I should be grateful
you only show up about once a week," I bantered. Adrian grinned, "I could visit more
often if you like!" I'm sure he would like that, I thought to myself . Adrian rarely took
things seriously and seemed to have a cocky edge. He was always very open about his
feelings for me. Even though I told him I would never return the same feelings, he never
faltered. Most of the time I was a smart ass to him. Although, it didn't seem to bother
Adrian. I guess with all the vodka and the smoking maybe his brain just didn't register
all my sarcastic comments. Or maybe he really did have feelings for me. "You know
Rose," he said, bringing me out of my thoughts, "red really is your color." I looked at
him a little confused, that's when I realized Adrian had me dressed in a very skimpy red
bikini. "Adrian!" I screamed, my cheeks a bright red, not sure if from embarrassment or
anger. " Get me out of this bikini or so help me god you will be waking up with bruises!"
I gave him a death glare so he would know I was serious. "As you wish my little
dphampir," he said laughing. "You can be such a pervert sometimes Ivashkov!" I
remarked. Then I saw his expression change, he looked serious now. Thinking I hurt his
feelings, I began to apologize. "Adrian, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hurt your feel..."
Adrian interrupted me." Rose is something going on?" A little confused by his question,
I asked. "What are you talking about Adrian?" "Your aura, it's everywhere, I can't get a
grip on it! How are you feeling?" He asked sounding worried. I didn't know what to say
exactly.
I forgot Adrian was always checking my aura. Of course he would notice something was wrong! My emotions were all over the god damn place!
Not wanting to have this conversation with him, I responded with as much animosity as I could
deliver. "My aura is none of your damn business Adrian!" He looked at me and smiled,
"Rose, you really are one of a kind!" I don't know what happened, I just bursted out
laughing. Maybe I was finally losing my mind, I thought. Adrian glanced at me. "Is
something funny my little dhampir?" I stopped laughing, looking a little more serious, I
said. "No Adrian, I think I'm finally losing my mind, that's all." After a few minutes of
staring into the ocean, Adrian finally broke the silence, "Rose, are you going to tell me
what's happening with you?" I don't know what it was I saw in his face at that moment,
but something told me I could trust Adrian. I could tell him what I was planning, and he
would keep my secret. "Adrian, I'm leaving!" I blurted out. He looked at me as though I
sucker punched him in the face. Not really expecting such a serious reaction from him I
asked. "Adrian, are you okay?" "When, Where, Why, he asked, sounding fearful to
know the answers! I wasn't going to give him all the details. Adrian didn't need to know
how deep my feeling for Dimitri really went. A few seconds past before I answered him.
I'll be leaving soon , I'm not sure where yet, I have a few places in mind. I have to meet
with Kirova tomorrow to hammer out all the details. I thought about the last answer. I
wasn't going to lie, I just wasn't going to tell him the whole truth. I just hope he doesn't
figure out there is more to me leaving than I'm telling him. "I'm leaving to attain more
training.
Protecting Lissa is extremely important to me, and I have to know I received all the skills available to me." He looked at me with uncertainty.
"Rose, everyone knows Belikov is the best there is! Me personally, I don't see it, but if I were to put personal
reason aside, looking at him as a guardian and not competition I would have to agree!
Hell, you said yourself he's the best. So, I'm not sure you'll learn anything more by
leaving." My heart throbbed at the near mention of Dimitri's name. Hopefully, my face
didn't show my reaction! "Rose," Adrian said. "I can make some calls, talk to Kirova
about getting you another mentor. Hell, if you want ten mentors, I'll get them for you,
you don't have to leave!" He was beginning to sound dejected. Adrian really would do
anything for me, I thought. I had to convince him, me leaving would be for the best.
"Now" I had to lie! "Adrian, listen I need to do this. I won't be gone very long. I need
to have some time away from Lissa, away from the effects of her using spirit. I have to
know I can protect her to the best of my ability. Going away for a while is more or less a
test to myself. I've never been away from her. The bond gives me an advantage, and
truthfully I'm not guaranteed to be her guardian when I graduate. If by some chance I'm
assigned to another moroi, I have t be at my best." Adrian started to object to me leaving
again, when I abruptly stopped him. "Adrian, I appreciate all that you want to do for me,
but I made up my mind! I do however, need to ask you not to mention this to anyone. I
really don't need the aggravation. Will you promise me that you won't tell anyone?" He
wouldn't say anything, he wouldn't even look at me. I was starting to get pissed off at
him!
I'm aware that he cares for me, I also realize he doesn't want me to leave, but honestly what I do really is none of his fucking business! Sounding
furious I said. "If this is how you"re going to act than let me the hell out of this dream!" He just looked at me.
"Adrian," I said in true Rose Hathaway style, "If I have to ask you again you WILL be
sorry!" I heard him say something, but he spoke so soft I couldn't hear him. Feeling as
though I was going to beat the living shit out of him, I began to move toward him, he
tensed up. Almost shouting at me he said. "All right Rose, I promise I won't tell
anyone!" As he finished his words he disappeared, and I woke up. As I sat up in bed I
rubbed my eyes and sighed, I thought, seems as though I'm hurting everyone lately ! I
glanced at the clock, I would be going to see Kirova in a few hours. Still lying in bed, I
knew I wouldn't be falling back asleep.
After a while, I threw on some sweats and a pair of running shoes. I needed to go run some laps, help take my mind off things. The guard
wasn't at the front desk, so it was easy getting out of my dorm. If I got caught, I would be
in a lot of trouble, although trouble was my middle name. Heading for the track, I heard
my name "Rose." Great! Of all people to catch me, it would have to be him, I thought to
myself. I kept walking, trying to pretend I didn't hear him. Only he knew me to well and
knew I was trying to avoid him. "Miss. Hathaway!" he said, sounding more agitated. I
could hear him getting closer, my heart was pounding, knowing I wouldn't get far before
he caught me, I stopped walking. I turned to answer him, when he nearly ran into me.