Rose
I don't know where I was; maybe I do and just don't remember it. I looked around more and saw that Adrian was laid asleep next to me. He looked so cute and innocent as he slept. His face looked like that of a child than of a man as he slept. I slowly reached over and stroked his hair. He opened his eyes slowly at that action and I smiled at him.
"Good morning." I greeted.
He sat up slowly and nodded. "Morning." I reached over and hugged him tight.
He was still in his shirt from the night before but he had only his boxers on for bottoms. I guess he doesn't believe in pajama bottoms?
I looked up at the clock and saw that it was nearly fifteen minutes until I had to go to the Gym. I pulled away from him and he frowned.
"I have to go. I have to meet. . . him." I said with disgust. He glowered and got up. He reached for his pants and went to his drawers. I have to admit, as he took off his shirt, I checked him out. His has nice abs for a Moroi. He grabbed a black shirt from his drawer and as he put it on I noticed how it hugged his abs and showed off his other muscular parts. "What are you doing?"
He rolled his eyes at me and gave me a knowing look. "You really think I'm going to leave you alone with that manwhore?" I nodded at him and got up.
"Well, meet me at my dorm. I still need to get my stuff." With that, I quickly got out of his room and ran to my dorm as fast as I could.
As soon as I got there I stuffed my gym bag with my workout clothes and changed into a black tank top with white skinny jeans and blue converse shoes. I got all my stuff and headed out. I got down to the lobby when I saw Adrian and we quickly walked to the Gym.
When we went in, I saw Dimitri preparing the mats. Adrian kissed my forehead and went to sit on one of the bleachers. I walked into the locker room and changed then walked to Adrian and gave him my bag.
Dimitri glared at us. I glared back. "Got a problem, Belikov?"
He scoffed. "Yeah." He looked at Adrian and walked up to him. "This is a private practice between only Rose and I. You shouldn't be here."
Adrian glared at him. "What makes you think I trust you being alone with her?" He narrowed his eyes in observation. "Besides, you shouldn't be jealous of Rose and I, since you're the one who hurt her."
Dimitri turned back to me; his chocolate brown eyes looked pitch black. "If Ivashkov doesn't leave, there will be no practice today." He smirked. He probably thinks I want to spend time with him.
I shrugged and grabbed my bag from Adrian. "Fine by me." I motioned Adrian to follow and we left Dimitri there with his jaw dropping to the ground.
As we were walking out the door, we both broke down laughing. Is Belikov really that much of an idiot? He seriously thinks that I would want to spend time with him after what he did?
Adrian quickly composed himself. "Rose, I got to go." He frowned. "Lissa wants to practice Spirit."
We both rolled our eyes. "I'll come with you." I smiled. "Don't want to leave you alone with her." I winked.
He chuckled and met up with Princess Bitch. Her eyes were bloodshot and what not. I raised an eyebrow. What was her deal?
She ran up to me and hugged me tight. "What the fuck?" I yelled as I pushed her, hard might I add.
She looked at me with wide eyes. "I'm sorry." I rolled my eyes. "I shouldn't have said what I said…"
Uhhuh. "Yeah, sure, whatever. Try not to piss me off." I waved a hand dismissively to her. Her eyes just widened more if possible as I just stood by the wall and watched as she and Adrian practiced.
By the end of practice, she walked up to me, again.
"I really am sorry." She pleaded.
I sighed. I know I'm gonna regret doing what I did next, but I did it anyway so I wouldn't step down to her level. "It's okay, Lis." I smiled. She squealed and hugged me tight. Ow… "But, I don't think I can forgive you that easily…" I pushed her away.
She frowned. "Why?"
"Lissa, you betrayed me. Yeah, I know I was wrong, but, you spread rumors that you knew weren't true about me, you told Dimitri about it and now we're no longer together, and of course you made me the most hated person in school when you know I apologized." She covered her face and sobbed. "I don't think I can forgive you for that, Lis. You were like a sister to me. Sisters don't do that.—"
From behind her Adrian spoke, "Hon, maybe we should go?" He said making sure we don't fight.
Lissa looked at the both of us. "You two are together now?" I shrugged and Adrian nodded happily, but narrowed his eyes as I shrugged.
"You never asked." I laughed.
He rolled his eyes. "Well, would you be my girlfriend?" I nodded.
Just then, all our phones started ringing. I took out my phone to see that I got a text.
Tonight is Karaoke night! Please sign up by 6 if you're going to sing!
I smiled at Adrian. "I'll see you later!" I ran out the door quickly as they both tried to chase after me. I reached the main office and signed up.
Before Rose sings…
Karaoke Night is being held inside the Auditorium since that is the only place on campus where everyone can fit. Camille Conta was still singing 'My Happy Ending' by Avril Lavigne. She actually re-made the song, and didn't sound too good.
Adrian and I were both backstage as she performed. We didn't bother changing clothes since this was right after dinner and we only had time to grab our coats. Mine is a Tanned leather jacket and his is a matching Black leather jacket. "This is why you ran off?" Adrian raised an eyebrow. I shrugged. "Why?"
"Well, I figured I might as well embarrass Lissa and Dimitri ," I sighed, "Besides, this is a way for them to actually know how I feel."
He nodded and kissed my cheek. "I'll be watching." He winked as he walked out and I presumed to the audience.
Camille finally finished singing and gave me the mic as she was getting off stage and I was getting on. She wished me luck and I nodded my thanks.
I looked over the huge crowd looking for Lissa and Dimitri. I found them in the middle of the crowd. Dimitri had an arm around Tasha who already had a baby bump and Lissa was sitting on Christian's lap.
I took a deep breath as the music started playing. I chose the perfect song for this situation we're in. I just hope they can take the hint.
You and I walk a fragile line
I have known all this time
But I never I'd see it break
I looked at Lissa as I sang this line. She was my sister… How can she let this happen?
It's getting dark and it's all to quiet
And I can't trust anything now
And it's coming all over you like it's all a big mistake
I looked at Dimitri and he just glared at me. Something tells me this lyrics are just too true for him.
Oh, I'm holding my breath
Won't see you again
Something's made your eyes turn cold
I sang this line to both of them.
Come on, come on,
Don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Something's gone terribly wrong, you're all I wanted
Why couldn't Lissa see sooner what she meant to me? Why didn't she see it sooner? Why did my best friend become a bitch?
Come on, come on
Don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't go back now, I'm haunted
Dimitri just gave me a cold look as I sang that part. What happened to the love he felt? Why didn't he love me anymore?
Stood there and watched you walk away
From everything we had
But I still mean everything I said, to you
He will try to take away my pain
And he just might make me smile
But the whole time I'm wishing he was you instead
I had a flashback to when Adrian held me and I wished he was Lissa instead comforting me after what happened with Dimitri. I should have been with my best friend, not him. But, now it's too late…
Oh, I'm holding my breath
Won't see you again
Something keeps me holding on to nothing
Come on, come on
Don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Something's gone terribly wrong
You're all I wanted
I breathed deeply fighting back the sobs that were trying to come out.
Come on, come on
Don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't turn back now, I'm haunted
I looked back at Dimitri and saw that his glare was faltering. I saw a hint of remorse.
I know, I know
I just know
You're not gone
You can't be gone, no
By this point, I was visibly crying.
Come on, come on,
Don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Something's gone terribly wrong
Won't finish what you started
Come on, come on,
Don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't go back, I'm haunted
You and I walk a fragile line
I have known it all this time
Never ever thought I'd see it break
Never thought I'd see it
I gasped out the last lyric as a sob finally broke though. I wiped the tears off my eyes as the audience applauded but I was tuning them out; staring at Lissa and Dimitri. They both stared back at me in guilt and regret. I shook my head at them signifying that things would never be the same.
I quickly walked backstage and gave the mic to Jesse whose going to sing next. Adrian was there and I ran up to him and hugged him tight and cried on his shoulder and hugged me back.
"It'll all be fine in time, Rose. Just be patient." I nodded but continued sobbing. Finally relieved I got how I felt out.
I looked over his shoulder to see both Lissa and Dimitri standing there.
Dimitri had a face of regret and heartbreak. I glared at him while Lissa gave me a sympathetic look. I looked away from both of them. "Babe, can we just leave now?" I asked Adrian. He nodded and pulled away. We walked passed them and didn't bother saying anything as we made our way to Adrian's room which lately has felt more like home.
We both went to bed. He walked into my dream making sure I didn't have any nightmares.
Even if I no longer have Dimitri and Lissa, at the least I still have Adrian.
So, that's the end of the story! Don't worry, there will be a two-shot sequel for closure. It was hard writing this last chapter because it was just kind of emotional for me. I'm sorry if it doesn't have too much emotion. Even though this happened, I'm still happy because at the least, like Rose, I had my Adrian. Literally, I had Adrian. (: My friend wasn't really much help, so, I decided to make Adrian more like how Adrian is. Yeah, I know confusing.
Anyway, I don't own Vampire Academy or Haunted. They belong to Richelle Mead and Taylor Swift.
And, thanks again my fiancé for posting this! 3 Yup, you heard right, we're engaged! :D
Thank Adrian everyone! 33
That's right, I finally popped the question. *smiles* I love you so much, JuJu. :D