Author's note: Sorry it's been so long since I updated! I've had a lot of work for University and haven't had enough time to write, and I've also been sick! But please enjoy this chapter! Sorry to anyone who thought I'd abandoned my stories! I really haven't!

Rose's POV

"I don't see why I couldn't drive," Adrian pouted at Dimitri. They were both thankfully in the front while I was in the back with Lissa and Christian. We'd been on the road for less than a minute and already it seemed the increasing testosterone levels between Dimitri and Adrian were going to be causing trouble soon.

Lissa laughed, "You've been drinking, Adrian. We don't want to die yet." Her voice was light and teasing. Adrian smiled back at her.

"Although it would be a great way for me to test my healing abilities," Adrian smirked, "I'll see if I can bring one of you back."

"I don't think anyone would enjoy being bonded to you," Dimitri said in a low voice, his eyes never travelling from the road. Adrian glared at him anyway. Everyone else just cracked up laughing. I just sighed and glanced out the window. All these memories were tearing my head apart. It was weird remembering things I had no recollection of, and then suddenly have that certain event remain in your mind like it had always been there.

"Can we turn the radio on?" I tried not to sound too insistent, but I needed something to get my mind off all those stupid memories. Dimitri nodded and began to fiddle with the dials. Soon the car was filled with the torturous sounds of 80's music. A song I recognised came on: "When Doves Cry" by Prince. I let out a groan.

"Dimitri," I said, "I realise this is actually a current hit in Eastern Europe right now, but do you think we could maybe listen to something that wasn't recorded before I was born?"

Only his eyes flicked towards me, at first in the review mirror…but suddenly he was sprawled on a mat reading a book in the gym back at 's. His posture remained the same.

"What does it matter to you? I'm the one who's going to be listening to it. You'll be outside running." He replied, his voice completely serious.

The memory faded as soon as it had formed. Dimitri's eyes were still locked with mine in the review mirror and I knew I must have looked shocked. His eyes reflected what he was feeling; understanding. It was like he knew me so well, even though I didn't remember knowing him…even though I barely remembered myself.

I tore my gaze away from his, looking out the window instead. It was overwhelming. I didn't think I could take much more of these moments. My world was spinning, and every memory seemed to be like a nuclear bomb, ready to shake me and rattle me even more. I didn't know what to do. I didn't even know if I wanted these memories back, but they were coming whether I wanted them to or not.

Nobody else noticed the tension in the car.

Everyone was oblivious.

I could still feel his eyes on my face.

He seemed to know exactly what moment I was remembering. I didn't know how, but I could tell he did. It scared me how close I was to him, even if I could never remember how it had happened.

"Dude," Adrian groaned, "This song just keeps getting worse."

Lissa and Christian both giggled at Adrian's declaration.

It was odd. Back before we'd run away, I'd always been the one who was always looking to have a good time. I guess I'd matured. It was weird to think how different my life was now. And Dimitri had been a part of that life, even if I didn't remember it. Had he had any kind of effect on me? Was that why I'd changed…matured? I had a feeling he was a huge reason.

"How much longer until we're there?" I asked, suddenly dreading the long trip ahead. I didn't know what to expect when we arrived. I had apparently visited the Belikov family while Dimitri was a Strigoi. Did they hate me? I was the person who brought the news of his death. I couldn't believe I had to face these people, knowing I'd been the one to crush their world, take away their son, their brother, and now I had to show up and be like, opps, sorry. There was actually a magical way to save his life. Sorry for putting you through all that heartache for nothing.

"An hour, two tops." Dimitri replied in a low voice, eyes scanning the road ahead.

I couldn't remember the last time I'd felt so nervous. I didn't think I had ever been so nervous in my life. This situation was crazy. A part of me just wished I could go back in time to a few days ago, back to when I didn't remember Dimitri and this messed up life I was living. How did everything end up this way? Life was supposed to be simple. I was supposed to live at the Academy, graduate and become Lissa's Guardian. I never wanted to have some kind of illustrious romance with a teacher, no matter how hot he was.

I guess it shouldn't surprise me. I mean, I am Rose Hathaway after all. How many times have I done completely stupid things just because I could? I knew Dimitri was special to me somehow. I knew we shared a connection like I'd never experienced before…but it was still insane. And it was definitely a lot to process.

Dimitri glanced at me through the review mirror again and gave me a reassuring smile. It was almost like he could sense my nerves. Hell, maybe he could. It was weird…he knew me so well; better then I knew myself. I just hoped I'd start getting my memories back so I could see for myself what had happened between us.

I just hoped it wasn't as bad as I assumed.

So the chapter isn't that long, but I just had to get something written for you guys. The next chapter will obviously be them arriving at the Belikov house! So reviewwww; and let me know what you thought of this chapter! :D