Chapter 35: It's Party Time!

Disclaimer: All belongs to Richelle Mead... I just write down my own thoughts.

Here's the Party we've all been waiting for and a Birthday Lemon! Enjoy. Also look for links to their outfits on my profile. I have replaced the dysfunctional ones with ones that work. Rose's dress might be a little different cause I can't find an accurate pic.

Also, pictures of Rose's Birthday gifts including her ring from Dimitri have been posted to my profile as well. Check them out.

RPOV

When we entered the building my Mom made some excuse about forgetting something in her room. We got on the elevator and went up to the same floor that Adrian lived on.
"Here just wait here." She told me.

After she'd been gone a minute, I saw the next part of the scheme fall into place. "Hey there Little Dhampir, did you miss me?" Adrian asked sauntering towards me with a smile. He had on nice clothes and I could smell cologne.

"Yea sure." I said sarcastically. "Wow you look fine in that dress." He said wolf whistling at me.

" Yea yea I know so where's the party?" I asked bluntly.

His eyes betrayed his innocence. "Party?" he asked. "What party?"

"I'm not daft Adrian just bring me there and I'll act all surprised okay?"

He nodded. "Sure thing Little Dhampir." He motioned for me to accompany him to his room.

He opened the door and it was dark. Like that wasn't a dead giveaway.

As soon as the door clicked shut the lights flicked on and everyone jumped out and yelled "Surprise."

I feigned astonishment.

"Wow this is so unexpected!" I cried.

Lissa's face fell. "You knew." she said sullenly.

"Sorry." I said, but it's really hard to pull the wool over my eyes.

"I'm not wearing a party hat." I groaned as she tried to strap one to my head.

"Stop being such a kill joy." She said giving me a glare that said she meant business. I let her strap the damn hat to my head.

I glanced around the room. Christian was there, Lissa, my Mom, Adrian, Eddie, Mia, Dimitri.

Wait Mia? "Oh my God Mia?" I cried. She rushed forward and gave me a hug. "Surprise." She said cheerfully. We headed over to the bar area and Mia filled us in on all the gossip at the Royal Court and what she'd been doing with her magic.

Lissa and Mia both made a huge fuss over my gift from Dimitri.

So is it like an engagement ring? asked Lissa excitedly.

Don't get ahead of yourself Liss. You know we can never do something like that so don't freak out.

But you said he said he wanted to spend the rest of his life with you. She persisted.

He did say that... I sighed dreamily staring down at the beautiful ring on my finger. It wasn't that I didn't want to be engaged to Dimitri, but Dhampirs didn't do things like that. He'd said he wanted to be together forever and that was enough for me.

The party was great. Adrian had ordered in Chinese from my favorite place, the music was awesome and everyone was having a sensational time. If Licassa wasn't a Royal Moroi I'd suggest she take up party planning. Some of us were playing cards when I felt Dimitri come up behind me. He'd been accross the room making small talk with my mother.

"I'm so glad you are here." I said as he held me close.
"MMM me too Roza." He breathed against my neck.

"You knew about this." I stated.

"Only for a few hours." He replied. "Besides I knew you knew as soon as she told me." He said pointing to Lissa.

"She was too excited. I knew you would feel it."

"Yeah. I knew something was up."

We used my new camera to take a bunch of photos. We took couples, just the girls, the whole group and then a few of just me and my Mom. It felt good to be surrounded by the people I loved.

It was well into the Moroi night and we were still at Adrian's my mother had made her excuses about an hour ago and left. I could tell Dimitri was slightly uncomfortable, but I wanted him to stay so he did.

I slow danced in his arms and he laughed when I nearly choked taking a shot of Russian Vodka.
"Let that be a lesson to you." He said sternly.

He cut me off after two shots and Lissa after 3. Christian didn't have any and neither did Eddie. Mia had two. Who knows how many Adrian had? It was a wonder he still had a liver.

"Who had to bring the chaperone to the party?"Growled Adrian. We all laughed as he pouted.

"Time for your present." Cried Lissa excitedly.

"Liss you didn't need to get me anything." I said.

You and I both know you don't mean that! She said with a giggle.

You're right give it to me. I responded with a grin.

She handed me a small packaged wrapped in silver. I tore open the paper. "Oh my God Liss!" I shrieked.

"I know right?" she asked with a smirk.

I pulled out the New I-Phone she'd given me.

"You are the best you know that!" I told her as I threw my arms around her in a giant bear hug.

"I knew you've been wanting a cell phone for a while and I couldn't help myself. You won't tell on her for having one will you Dimitri?" she asked pointedly.

"What cell phone?" he asked with a straight face.

"Thank you thank you thank you." She cried hugging him tightly. He was a little perturbed at first, but hugged her back.

Christian glared at them and I guffawed. "Don't worry Sparky. He's all mine!" I said with a wink.

Dimitri looked confused when everyone else burst out laughing while Lissa was scowling and turning red.

He looked at me for an explanation. "Inside Joke Comrade." I told him. He just nodded.

It was nearly 2pm when Dimitri insisted we break up the party.

I said goodbye to my friends as we escorted Lissa and Christian back to the moroi dorms and Eddie and Mia back to his dorm. She was going to stay with him while she was here. I think they are secretly seeing each other and I couldn't be happier for them.

Then to my surprise Dimitri picked me up, threw me over his shoulder and carried me into the woods.
"Hey where are we going?" I asked.

"You'll see." he responded.

"Your ass looks great from this angle." I commented.

"So does yours." He said sexily.

A few minutes later he set me down in front of our cabin. The one we had made love in for the first time a little over two weeks ago.

I just looked at him as he opened the door and led me inside and my heart was racing with anticipation.

There were two oil lamps illuminating the room and there was a fire burning in the fireplace. There were white and red rose petals tastefully strewn accross the floor and on the bed. Dimitri's eyes sparkled with excitement in the flickering light of the fire place.

"You don't know how hard It was for me to look at you in that dress all night and not to tear it off you." He said huskily bringing his hands to rest on my hips.

"Now's as good a time as any." I replied pulling on the ends of his shirt. We had all night so we took our time enjoying each other throuroughly.

He slowly unfastened the zipper in the back of my dress and slid it down gently until it pooled at my feet. I stepped out of it and kicked it to the side.

I stood before him wearing a black lacy strapless bra and matching lace thong. His eyes perused my body slowly from my black strappy heels to my bare shoulders and back. His gaze rested on my face and his dark eyes bore lustfully into mine.

I took this opportunity to remove his shirt agonizingly slow. I tossed it to the side and fondled his muscular chest. He emitted a low growl as I continued to explore his body. I removed my hands and began to trail sensual kisses from just above his waist until I grazed his neck with my nose.

"Roza." My name fell seductively from his lips as he clasped my behind in his hands and lifted me off the ground.

"I'm not done playing." I whined flirtatiously.

"It's my turn." He whispered erotically in my ear.

I shivered at his touch.

DPOV

She stood before me teasing and tempting me with her hands and her mouth I couldn't stop myself from grabbing her behind and lifting her off the ground. Her body flush against mine felt incredible. I wanted to touch every part of her.

"I'm not done playing." She whined biting her lip seductively.

"It's my turn." I whispered in her ear making her shiver.

I used my mouth the generously explore her exquisite body. I released her breasts from their prison and swirled my tongue over each of her hardened peaks. The soft sensual moans that escaped her lips as she moved beneath me were turning me on even more. I kissed my way down from the valley between her breasts to her naval. I sucked gently on her heated skin. I brought my lips back up and kissed her lips softly. Her moaning grew as I parted her legs raking my eyes over her perfectly shaped breasts and slender middrift and tore off the black lacey piece of cloth that covered her. My eyes feasted on her completely naked flesh. She was truly the most exquisite creature I'd ever laid eyes on. Somehow the rest of my clothing ended up in a heap on the floor as well.

Before we became one I remembered to protect us. We had discussed our options and Rose had begun taking the pill, but it wouldn't be fully effective for about a month. The rest of the night was spent gently making love and whispering tenderly. Then with her asleep wrapped protectively in my arms I drifted into blissful oblivion. I awoke early and watched as my angel slept tranquilly by my side. A look of serenity made her already beautiful face radiant. It was a sign that she was resting undisturbed by outside interference. I wanted to wake up to her angelic face every day of my life and if everything worked out the in the fashion I hoped it would I would get my wish even though I didn't deserve it. She stirred in my arms. She rolled over and her beautiful brown eyes fluttered open. They were sleepy and her make-up from the night before had slightly gone awry, but she looked absolutely stunning.

"Morning Comrade." She said sleepily stretching her arms above her head letting out a soft yawn.

"Yes it is a very good morning Roza." I replied leaning over to kiss her softly on the lips hoping this would become and everyday occurrence.

Yay for lemonade!!! Did you like the lemon? I wanted it to be romantic without getting too graphic. So who's ready for Rose to finally take her Trials??? Do you think she will pass? What did you think of all the birthday gifts?? Which one was the best?