Chapter 44: But You Don't have a License?
Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Academy or its characters or plotline. I do however own the sweet caring kind loving Dimitri portrayed in my story, not the evil, vile, jerky, lying sack of you know what that is a part of the regular series. Anyways onto better things. Yes this is the calm before the storm. Big trouble is brewing with the Strigoi. It's only a matter of time before they strike. I'd say you have a good 3 chapters of fluff before anything terrible happens.
So here is the second half of graduation.
On a side note: To all Chicagoans like myself wooo wooo Blackhawks win the first game of the Stanley Cup playoffs! Who's excited for game 2?
RPOV
Graduation was surprising to say the least. Eddie was going to be LIssa's other guardian, my mother showed up in a dress and sat with the parents, the Belikov's had come to visit, and Dimitri was assigned as Christian's guardian. I was so happy and excited that nothing could ruin my mood. That is until I remembered the meeting we were going to have in a few hours. Those blasted Strigoi why couldn't they just let me have my moment for once?
There was a party for all the Moroi and Novices graduating in the cafeteria. There was food and music and decorations and all. After getting a plate full of goodies I joined our large group at a long table.
"Roza we're so happy to see you." Exclaimed Viktoria coming over and hugging me tightly.
The rest of the Belikov's followed suit. Olena handed me a small package. I opened it to reveal a recipe collection of Dimitri's favorite Russian foods.
"I can't cook." I whispered to Olena. "But thank you."
"Don't worry you will learn." She said with a laugh. "Dimka will teach you. He's quite good at it."
He had better hope so or he'll have to deal with food poisoning from my attempts. I thought with a grimace.
"Congratulations my Little Dhampir. I'm very proud of you." Said Adrian with his arm around my shoulder. He kissed my cheek softly.
"Thank you." I replied.
Lissa interrupted me as usual.
Did you know that Dimitri was going to be Christian's Guardian?
Nope it was a surprise to me as well. Remember when he went to Court a few months ago? That is what he was doing.
I can't wait this is going to be so great!
Me neither Liss!
"Hey keep your conversations where we can hear them." Growled Christian.
"Geez Sparky don't go all Edward Cullen on us." I teased.
He looked like he was going to blow his top. Then he laughed. "Man life is going to be quite interesting at our house." He remarked.
"Ugh." I groaned. I was less than thrilled that I was going to be the third wheel in their house at Court.
I looked at Dimitri. He had a big smile on his face.
"What? It's not funny. I already get sucked into their escapades and I don't even live close to them. Think of how bad it is going to be when I live in their house with them." I moaned putting my head in my hands.
"Well I thought I'd tell you later, but now is as good a time as any." Dimitri started.
"I managed to get Lord Ozera and the Princess their own townhouse. They're called Chanticlear Lake Town Houses."
"Oh My GOD!" cried LIssa jumping out of her seat. "Those are the best ones and they're so hard to get however did you manage?"
He smirked. "I may have played the whole Last of the Dragomir's card." He admitted.
"Thank you Thank you Thank you!" she was practically screaming now.
"Hey that's where I live." Said Adrian. I glanced over at him. He and Viktoria were practically playing footsie under the table.
I shot him a look as if to say do you have a death wish?
He just smiled and clasped her hand under the table. She winked at me. I sighed. Thankfully Dimitri was not paying attention to them right now.
"So where is Rose going to live and you an Eddie?" Questioned Lissa.
"Took you long enough." I teased. I was quite curious about that myself.
"Well since there were two houses available I told them we'd take both. That is if Rose doesn't mind living with me." He said nervously glancing between Janine and Abe. Both looked a little peeved at the thought but neither said anything.
It took me a minute to comprehend what he just said. He wanted to move in together. Me and him under the same roof all alone. I was jumping up and down on the inside,but I didn't want them to know so I tried to be cool about it.
"Really Comrade?" I asked.
"Yes really." He said taking my hand in his.
"I'll have to think it through." I responded casually acting like it was no big deal.
"I saw his face fall and I felt confusion coming from Lissa."
"Sorry I didn't mean to assume. We can always rearrange⦠"he started.
"Relax Comrade. I was pulling your leg. I would love to live with you." I said reaching up and kissing him softly on the lips. He let out a deep breath and pulled me closer.
"Roza that wasn't nice." He growled in my ear.
"Who says I'm nice?" He deepened our kiss.
Time for presents cried Lissa eagerly trying to break us apart I think.
I sat down next to my father and Dimitri sat beside me. He'd already given me my gift. He's had a special stake made just for me with my name on it and it was beautifully decorated with Roses and vines going all the way from the top to the bottom. On the side it had a Russian inscription. It said I love you my Roza and I am very proud of you. Love Dimitri. I nearly cried when he gave it to me. It isn't every day that your lover gives you a personalized weapon.
Tasha gave Christian a ring that belonged to his father. He looked as if he were going to cry. Christian gave Lissa a necklace that belonged to his mother. She of course was delighted.
Eddie's mom gave him a stereo for his new room. I'd found out from Dimitri that there were rather nice apartments above each of our townhouses and Eddie would be occupying the one above ours. I was so excited that he was going to Court with us. Mia was already living there so we would see her regularly as well. Unfortunately she wasn't able to make graduation, but we'd see her soon.
"Little Dhampir I made you something." Said Adrian pulling me aside.
"You didn't have to." I said. "You know I don't need anything, but your friendship." I told him honestly although I was curious about what he made.
"Here open it." He said excitedly. He thrust a small turquoise and white box towards me.
I recognized it instantly. "Adrian unless you are a fire user and can weld metal you didn't make anything from Tiffany."
"Just open it." He replied.
I did and it was beautiful. Inside was a thick silver bangle bracelet. I picked it up and as I did I felt a small tingling sensation flow through me. I gasped a little.
"I infused it with my Spirit magic." He said happily. "One of Viktoria's neighbors it turns out is a Spirit user named Oksana. She has a bond mate and he is shadow kissed. She makes him Spirit infused charms to keep the darkness and spirits at bay." He explained.
"Oh Adrian this is so thoughtful and beautiful." I cried throwing my arms around him.
"Why are you so sweet to me?" I asked. "Isn't you girlfriend jealous?" I teased.
"No I'm not Roza." You are my sister and I know you would never steal my boyfriend." Said Viktoria coming up behind me.
I laughed and wiped the tears that were in my eyes. I had such wonderful friends and family.
"Don't look now, but I think YOUR boyfriend is getting jealous." She teased pointing to Dimitri who was glaring at Adrian for giving me jewelry.
"Don't worry I'll handle him." I said. "Thanks again Adrian you are the best."
"Anything for my Little Dhampir." He said with a huge grin.
"Rose I have something for you." Said my mother handing me a rectangular box. It was about the size of a large book, but a little thinner.
"Two presents in one year?" I joked.
"Open it." She commanded not finding my joke funny I guess. I tore off the paper to reveal a brand new IPAD.
"Mom. I don't know what to say." I said looking at her in awe.
"I thought you'd need it if you're going to fit in with all those college co-eds next year." She said with a slight smile.
I threw my arms around her. She hugged me back. "I'm so glad you're here Mom." I told her.
"Me too Rose. I have another surprise for you." She said pulling away.
"Oh my God you're not pregnant are you?" I blurted out without thinking. Just the idea of my parents having sex was enough to give me nightmares worse than the ones with Strigoi.
She looked at me in horror while my father just looked amused.
" No that isn't it Rosemarie. Your father requested me as his Guardian and he bought a house close to Court so we can spend time there when we visit you."
"Wait what? You're going to be his Guardian? How? Are you guys really together?" I asked not really sure if I wanted to know the answer. I had been joking with what I'd said earlier.
"Yes Kizim your mother and I have decided to rekindle our love and she is coming to live with me." Said Abe coming up and putting his arms around my mother's waist. She blushed as he leaned down and kissed her neck.
"Ugh gross Abe please." I cried thoroughly grossed out with their public display of affection.
"Hey it's no different than watching you and Belikov make out." Commented Abe.
My eyes nearly bugged out of my head. "You did not just say that Baba!"
"Sure I did Kizim. You're eighteen now you know how it works." He said winking at me.
"Kill me now." I cried in horror. I glanced over at Dimitri. He had his Guardian face on. I really needed to practice that.
"You wouldn't want that just yet Kizim. Then you wouldn't get to see your present."
My eyes lit up. "Present?"
"Come on I'll show you."
My mother and I and the rest followed us all out to the edge of the Academy property. Where are we going? I wondered.
"Do you know what this is about?" I asked Dimitri.
"Not a clue." He grumbled grasping my hand in his.
We stopped when we reached the parking lot. One of Abe's Guardians pulled up in a Black SUV.
"Thought you might need a car to go with that License." He whispered in my ear.
I shrieked. "You got me a Mercedes?"
Rose we're going to have so much fun with that! Can I have the first ride?
Who else would I take?
I dunno Dimitri?
He won't replace you don't worry Liss!
I looked at my friends. They were all stunned. Dimtri had his guardian mask on but I could tell he wasn't too happy.
"Abe I can't believe you did that without talking to me." Said my mother.
"Relax she's going to be at Court and she's going to need a car. Plus I have 18 years of Birthdays and Christmas's to make up for." He said with a laugh.
"Thanks Baba!" I said hugging him tight. "You don't have to do stuff like this though. I'd love you anyway."
"I know Kiz, but I wanted to. Besides you earned it graduating top of your class and being assigned to the last 's quite an accomplishment." He praised me.
"You don't have your license." Said Dimitri.
"Sure I do." I grinned and pulled it out of my purse.
"But Kirova wouldn't let you." Said Lissa confused.
"Where did you get that?" Dimitri questioned suspiciously.
"I have my sources." I said winking at Adrian and then Abe.
"Have you ever driven?" asked Christian.
"Sure Adrian let me drive to Missoula on my birthday."
Dimitri glared at him.
Adrian just shrugged and went back to Viktoria.
Rose is it just me or is Adrian flirting with Dimitri's sister
It's not you. They've been long distance dating since Russia.
He's going to murder Adrian you know.
I know.
"There's one last present." Said Lissa excitedly.
"Attention everyone." She cleared her throat to get people's attention.
"I've decided that this year has been really rough on everyone and that we all deserve a vacation so July 14th -21st Me, Christian, Rose, Dimitri, Eddie, Mia, and Adrian are going to Hawaii!" she screamed flashing Hawaiian leis at us.
"Liss are you serious?" I asked.
"As a heart attack."
I squealed and gathered her into a huge hug.
"Man that's the best present ever." Said Adrian. "Why didn't I think of that?"
"What will we do about Guardians?" I asked.
"Don't worry it's a Moroi resort. It's heavily warded and they supply guardians. You guys will only have a few shifts because everyone pitches in."
"Awesome." Said Eddie. "I'm stoked."
So there you have it. Any bets on whether or not they actually make it to Hawaii? How did you like Dimitri's reaction to Abe's gift? Does anyone else think Adrian is playing with fire?
