AN: Sorry i havent written in a couple days. I had a project due

Disclaimer: I don't own ANY of the Vampire Academy books

What was he talking about?!

"No you aren't actually." I knew I sounded bitchy but he couldn't.

He stared at me for a second confused before his confusion turned to determination. It was then that I realised how much like Mason he was. Justin would take any challenge.

"Well, that's what the head guardian told me. I wouldn't have been called away from Romania if it wasn't true."

I quickly tried to keep my mouth from coming open with no avail. I could hear my breath come out with a whoosh. This was just way too much for anyone and all in one day?

I wouldn't be surprised if I just fainted dead away. I mean I could handle Victor getting released on a good day. I could handle, who was I kidding? Of course I couldn't handle Dimitri leaving but I could pretend. But this was just way too much. A badass kid who's basically gotten expelled twice watching over Lissa with me? I mean Justin was cool so far but there was a chance that Dimitri could come back right?

I tripped over a table leg and was caught by one of the many guardians standing around. Alberta.

"Hello Miss Hathaway," She nodded at Justin, "and you Mr Valahoya."

"You know him?" That was a pretty stupid question because Alberta knew almost every novice.

She looked surprised, "Of course Rose, I would think you would to because he is your partner I guardian Vasilisa."

Even though I already knew it, it still felt like someone had punched me. Again. I was getting quite beat up today.

"I do know him but what about Eddie or another novice like him to guard Lissa, she deserves the best."

Now Justin decided it was his turn to speak up. "And you don't think I'm the best?"

His eyes looked over me in a sweeping motion trying to size me up.

"No."

"Rose Hathaway!" Alberta's voice rang out, "Have you seen him fight and defend?"

Once again I answered, "No."

This time though I was embarrassed.

"Well then, don't say he isn't the best and stop acting like you are the only one who cares about Miss Dragonmir because you aren't! I know that Dimitri leaving is bothering you, mentors leaving can be hard but you're a guardian, you can deal with it."

"I'm sorry, it won't happen again."

She nodded her head, "Good, now if you don't mind I have to go and check on one of the new guardians." Her tone still held an edge; "I will see you all later."

When she left Justin looked at me for a second.

"You don't think I'm a good guardian?"

"I never said that, I just said you weren't the best."

"You think you are?"

"I know I'm better than you." I didn't mean it to be so mean but tired of all of this. I didn't have the control today.

"Then you won't have a problem winning against me?"

"What are you talking about, Justin?"

"After school in the gym, we fight."

So I know that I should've said no but when challenged I can't back down. Also I needed a chance to show him that he was out of place.

"Fine"

I turned around and walked the other way, not waiting to listen to what he was going to say.

The rest of the day past as a blur. In Stan's class I kept scanning the back of the room for Dimitri only to have that numb feeling spread over my body when I remembered that he wasn't there. I ate lunch with Lissa, barely listening to what she had to say. I missed Dimitri so much. Every time I remembered that he wasn't going to be there after school I felt another part of my heart getting pulled away.

After school I walked to the gym. When I got there Justin was waiting.

"Here," He threw me some gloves, "let's start."

And without any more words we started.

AN: Ya so the fight is gonna be in the next chapter which should be out by monday..

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