Hey everyone, I know I haven't updated in like, what 5 days? Anyway, I've had this chapter on my phone for a while, so I'm just going to type it in here.

I hope you enjoy it!

Disclaimer: (since I've been forgettin') I do not own characters of Vampire Academy...Richelle Mead does!

Onwards!

Rose POV

It's been eleven days since Dimitri told me he didn't love me. I've been trying to ignore the sting of his words, but to no avail. Did I forget to mention that I also saw how much it hurt him to say those four words to me?

Ever since Dimitri turned dhampir again, I've been having the worst nightmares: My parents' deaths, Lissa stepping into flames, Dimitri remaining Strigoi-and converting me, too. I know they aren't real, but they just seem so... pain that accompanies these nightmares isn't too pleasant, either. That's why I've been going to Lissa. She helps me cope. I know, it's odd, right? Me needing to cope.

"Hey, Liss," I said as she opened the door..

"Hi Rose. Come in. I have some news," she said excitedly.

I stepped inside and asked her why she was so jumpy.

"Well, I was walking with Christian and we kinda stopped, and I don't know, he looked at me and told me that he thought that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me!"

"Oh, my gosh, Liss!" I all-but squealed. "He pretty much asked you to marry him, you know that right?"

"I know! Isn't this amazing? Oh, Rose, I love him so much, it hurts," she said, unaware of the pain hearing that would cause me. I wince unintentionally. She must have noticed because she quickly apologised. I waved it off nonchalantly. These days, even saying or hearing his name hurt.

"Are there any improvements, Rose?" she asked, suddenly all business, but concerned, too.

"I think so. Everything is less gory because I can hear what's going on, I just can't see it happening," I explained.

She nodded whilst rummaging through her bag. Producing a small silver ring with an opal in the centre, she said, "Here. It should ward off evil thoughts and spirits. When you wear it during the day, it gives you Clarity."

"Thanks, Liss," I said, putting the ring on my smallest finger.

And, that's the chapter. The next one will be up within fifteen minutes. Sorry if it was a short chapter...

You guys should tell me what you would rather prefer: long or short chapters.

And also, would you rather it all be in Rose's POV or are the multiple POVs fine? I personally feel that the multiple perspective offers the reader a better understanding to all the characters choices and actions.

Soooooo, as always, please review. PMs are much appreciated, too!