Chapter 29: She Likes me for me

Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Academy or its Characters.

Thanks for reviewing. Most people said that Rose should not have a baby. I have already written the next 8 or so chapters and I am not changing my story line so you'll just have to wait to find out who's side I am on =) Aren't I just as evil as a Strigoi? Haha! Keep reading. Here's some more Adrian for all of you Adrian fans out there. This chapter is named after one of my favorite songs. "She likes me for me." That song was way back in my high school days I think it is on the Now That's What I call Music #3 CD and they are on like #30 now haha! I am so old. Enjoy!

In answer to a question that was asked by a reader who does not have private messaging enabled. I think most people don't like it when people tell them they cannot reproduce. Whether or not they want children it is never fun to know that you can't. I think that is why there are so many stories in which Rose and Dimitri are able to procreate. Also the life of a Dhampir is short and violent. So age 18 is probably near middle age or even over that for most Guardian's. Also remember this is fiction. I don't have children, but if someone told me that I couldn't I would be very upset. Hope that answers your question.

RPOV

Friday was uneventful. I didn't have training because Dimitri was still at Court, class was dull as usual. Lissa and I talked through the bond all day and I only got in trouble once in Stan's class. He wasn't as mean to me as he used to be after I helped save his ass a few times.

After classes were finished I decided to go back to my room and relax a little bit. I usually didn't have much time to myself between classes, my extra training sessions and practicing my new ability with Lissa. I was actually feeling pretty crappy. My back was killing me, I was so tired, I felt kind of sweaty and my stomach hurt.

I definitely needed to lie down. I went and lay down in my bed and drifted off to sleep.

I found myself at the Ski Lodge where I first met Adrian.

"Hey there Little Dhampir. Why are you asleep in the middle of the afternoon? I thought only drunks like me did stuff like that?" he said with a goofy grin coming and sitting down on the porch next to me.

There was snow covering everything and it was truly beautiful to watch as the flakes fell slowly and gracefully from the sky.

"I don't feel very well." I admitted. "That is why I am asleep."

"Sorry to hear that Little Dhampir. Want me to rub your shoulders?"

I would usually have said no, but I felt like crap and it would be nice to get a massage. I nodded yes and turned slightly so he could rub my shoulders.

I was surprised that he was quite a good masseur. He probably had a lot of experience with his previous hoe train. I laughed silently at the thought.

At least had had dressed me appropriately this time. I was wearing a black sweater and skinny jeans with really cute furry boots. He'd also thought to give me mittens, a scarf and a cute little beret to keep me warm.

"So where's your boyfriend? I haven't seen him around lately." He asked.

"He was called to Court for a debriefing on the attack." I said. I nearly laughed at Adrian referring to Dimitri as my boyfriend.

"Hmm I don't think so." He replied.

I turned and looked at him. " I would know if he had been called to Court. He wasn't summoned."

"He lied to me?" I asked.

"Seems like it."

"Do you know where he went?" I asked. Adrian always seemed to know everything around here. It was like he was the resident gossip or something.

" Yup He's at Court." He responded.

"Adrian you just said he wasn't at Court." I said annoyed that he was playing with me.

" I didn't say he wasn't at Court. I said he wasn't summoned to Court." He said with an evil grin.

" What is that supposed to mean?"

"It means he went there on some personal business. I don't know what it is though." He said.

"I see." I was a little mad that he had lied to me, but he must have a good reason. I mean it's not like I tell him everything either. Why would he go to Court though. Was something wrong? I hoped not. We'd been through enough drama for one lifetime in the past few months. I don't think I could handle anything more.

"So it's been like over a week and you haven't tried to hit on me. Should I feel offended?" I joked changing the subject. It really was odd though. He'd dressed me appropriately , he hadn't made any lude comments about getting me into bed and he hadn't tried to put his hands anywhere inappropriate just now while he was rubbing my shoulders. I was a little offended. Maybe I was losing my charm.

"I just want to respect you." He said honestly.

I nearly fell off the porch swing as I doubled over in hysterics.

"Who are you and what have you done with Adrian Ivashkov?" I asked playfully punching him on the shoulder when I'd recovered from my laughing fit. I truly was a little concerned.

He laughed. "Okay I'll tell you, but if you tell Belikov I'm not speaking to you again."

"Oh that's a punishment." I said rolling my eyes.

"Hey now be nice or I won't tell you." He pouted.

"Okay Okay. Tell me."

"I've met someone." He said softly.

My eyebrows shot up. "Really? Who?" I asked

"Well when we were in Baia. I got to talking with one of Dimitri's sisters. Viktoria and we've been e-mailing and texting since."

"Oh my God, isn't she sixteen? Dimitri is soooo going to kill you." I gasped.

"She's only five years younger than me and he is seven years older than you. What right does he have? I really feel like there could be something between us." He said seriously.

"Wow. I know you're right about it being hypocritical, but good luck getting him to see it that way. I mean she is his little sister and all. Hey what is it with you and Dhampirs? Don't you ever hit on Moroi women?" I asked.

"What can I say. I prefer a more developed figure." He said with a smirk.

"Eew Adrian just when I am starting to think you aren't always a pig."

"I'm just kidding Rose. It's just that all the Moroi women are interested in is my Royal status and my bank account. They don't actually like me for me." He said sadly.

"I never thought of that. Is that why you were after me? Because I liked you for you?" I asked. Suddenly I felt like I'd misunderstood Adrian all along. I actually felt a little sorry for him. I never thought about what it was like to be Royal and have money and to not know who your true friends are. I mean Christian really isn't into being that royal and Lissa has always acted like a Princess, but she also sees people for who they are not for what they are.

"That was a major part of it." He answered. " I mean even though I knew you weren't in love with me you treated me like a person, not like a royal. I was your friend. You weren't afraid to disagree with me, you fought with me, you treated me like an equal or a dog sometimes." He said with a slight laugh. "I hate when people bow down to me and agree with everything I say and do. It's degrading and you can never really tell what they are really like because they're too busy trying to be what they think I want. You were always real with me. You didn't take my crap. With you I knew you would never be with someone for their money or status. Things like that aren't important to you. Not to mention you're dead sexy!." He said wiggling his eyebrows at me.

I laughed and rolled my eyes. Who knew that Adrian could be so deep?

"Do you really like her like her and you don't just want to get her in the sack?"

"Yes, I really like her. She reminds me of you." He said with a blush.

"I guess that's a compliment."

"So you'll help keep the Russian from murdering me?" he asked.

"I'll do my best." I really wanted him to be happy so I meant what I said when I agreed to help with Dimitri. I don't know how effective I'd be, but I would do my best.

"You're starting to wake up Little Dhampir. I hope you feel better. See you at dinner I have a surprise for you."

"Okay."

The dream faded and I woke up.

I realized I'd been asleep for two hours and I'd almost slept through dinner.

I was still feeling crappy. I nearly doubled over from the cramping in my abdomen. I popped a few aspirin and went into the bathroom to change my clothes and as I stripped off my panties I realized I was bleeding.

"Oh my God." I cried.

I'd say I'm sorry about the cliff hanger, but I'm not! You'll have to wait and review to find out what happens.