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Chapter 4

I was completely oblivious to the sticks that scratched my bare skin. Tears blurred my vision and I hugged my clothes to my chest. Dimitri's voice echoed in the distance and I knew he was chasing me. I sped up as much as my aching chest would allow me and ran straight into Adrian.

"Rose?" he lowered his face so he could look into my eyes. "Are you all right? What happened?" he hugged me to his chest.

"Don't." I said gently pushing his chest.

"What?"

"I don't want to get you wet." I motioned to my wet hair. Adrian's eyes widened but politely evaded my semi-nakedness. He took off his thick jacket and put it around my shoulders. I slipped my arms into the sleeves and smiled at him through my tears. His gentle fingers wiped my tears from my cheeks and his hand lingered on my cheek. His eyes held all the affection that I had been looking for when I hugged Dimitri. Dimitri. I had just remembered he was following me.

"Adrian, I gotta get out of here."

"Ah, okay, let's go. I'll take you back to the cabins so that you can get dressed." I nodded and followed him through the trees. He reached back and clasped my ice cold hand. God, why the hell is my love life so complicated? I loved both Adrian and Dimitri. Adrian obviously cared about me and wasn't afraid to show it and I could have him whereas Dimitri, I couldn't have him and I don't even know if he cares about me in the same way as I care about him.

We approached clearing and I saw an Audi Q5 sitting there. This was the best 4 wheel drive there was.

"This is practical AND stylish." Adrian announced gesturing to the car as if it was his child. We slid into the soft leather seats and sped out of the forest. In the rear-view mirror I saw Dimitri break out of the trees. I felt oddly guilty as we turned onto the road. The drive was quick and soon we were turning into the empty car park in front of my cabin. I hoped to god that Courtney wasn't in there.

"I'll wait here if you want?"

"I don't want to be alone." I said placing my hand on his. He smiled reassuringly and followed me into the cabin. He sat down on the bed as I rummaged through my suitcase, pulling out a pair of black skinny jeans that were torn at the knees and up the thighs as well as a long, flowey white singlet. As I came out of the bathroom I grabbed my combat boots and slipped them on my feet. I turned to see Adrian staring at me.

"You know that I am always here for you, right?" he placed a hand on my denim clad knee.

"'Course I do." I whispered. I mimicked his stillness and his breath washed over my face. He inched his face closer and when our lips were almost touching he stopped, waiting for permission. His green eyes bored into mine and his hand squeezed my knee gently.

"Adrian," My lips brushed against his as I talked, sending a jolt throw my spine. His hand slid up my thigh and snaked around my back. He applied pressure to the small of my back and I slid closer. My legs perched over his and I threaded my fingers through his hair. Our lips still hadn't touched but I could feel their closeness. I gently touched my lips gently to his and he reacted instantly. He ran his hand up the back of my shirt and traced the base of my spine, causing me to shiver. Adrian ran his nose along my jaw, tracing a burning line down my neck. I pulled his lips back to mine and secured his face to mine. His hand flew to my shoulders and traced their way down, thumbs gently skimming the side of my breasts and down my waist. I moaned softly against his lips and straddled his hips. Adrian scooted back on the bed a little to stop himself from falling to the ground.

"Are you sure?" Adrian growled in my ear. I didn't respond and yanked his lips back to mine. I could feel his rush between his legs beneath me and ground my hips making him moan against my lips.

"Rose," he said between kisses, "stop." He gently pried me lips from his and looked at me. "I don't want to do this now." My shoulders drooped. That's twice I have been rejected today.

"Lil' Dhamphir, look at me," he urged putting a warm hand on my cheek "I didn't say I never wanted to do it but just not now. Not after what you have been through today. I want you to be sure. I will always be here when you know that you are completely 100% sure." He gently pressed his lips to my forehead, "but in the mean time we should be getting back."

I nodded and slid off his lap. The drive was quiet and awkward and to top it off it started to rain. I got out of the car as we arrived at the campsite again. I trudged through the mud, wrapping my arms around myself. I pushed the door open and was welcomed by the warmth and the delicious smell of home cooking. All the guardians were sitting at a separate table to the novices and Moroi. I searched the Guardian's table for Dimitri and saw him flexing a bandaged hand. Adrian entered the mess hall after me and a breeze of cold air washed through the tent. Dimitri looked up as if waiting for someone. His eyes brightened when he saw me and stood up. I ignored him and crossed to the Novice table where I found a single seat between two guys I didn't know. I just wanted to immerse myself in conversation that had absolutely nothing to do with my love life. Somebody tapped my shoulder making me jump. Towering over me was Dimitri.

"Roza, we need to talk." He whispered into my ear "meet me outside in 10 minutes."

Oh fantastic! It just kept getting more and more complicated. I sighed and left my nice warm spot, ignoring Adrian's concerned look. I trudged outside into the rain and stood under a large oak tree. The majority of the rain stayed off me but soon my hair was drenched. As soon as I get dry and warm, I have to get wet and freezing again. Fuck my life. I sighed and looked up at the surprisingly clear sky. It was like a sun shower but at night. The stars twinkled down at me mischievously like they knew something I didn't. It made me surprisingly angry. The moon was the only source of light and it cast an eerie light over everything. A squirrel scurried through the branches above my head and dropped a whole load of water on me. I gasped from the shock and started to walk back into the hall when Dimitri appeared in the doorway. I stopped in my tracks and gaped. He looked gorgeous in his simple white shirt and jeans. He scanned the mushy landscape until he saw me gaping at him in the rain. It took me a moment to regain my composure and I crossed my arms over my sopping wet chest.

"You wanted to talk Dimitri, here I am." I gestured my arms out wide. He started to walk past me and around the corner. I felt my temper bubbling on the surface and I stormed after him. He said he wanted to talk and now he just walked away from me, leaving me in the rain? Nah uh! I don't think so! He came to a halt about 400 metres away from the tent and I knew for certain that we were out of sight. He spun on me and looked at me intensely. He guardian mask slipped and hurt was painted clearly on his face. My feeling for him immediately too over and I placed a hand on his forearm.

"What's wrong, comrade?"

"How can you do this?" he demanded.

"Do what? What are you talking about?"

"Treat me with such care. I don't deserve you, Rose." He said placing his bandaged hand on my cheek.

"What the hell happened to you?" I asked seizing the arm with the bandage.

Dimitri POV

A cold breeze washed over me and I saw Rose standing with Adrian. Now was my chance. She walked away from him, after giving me a brief glance. I almost ran across the room to where she was sitting.

"Roza, we need to talk, meet me outside in 10 minutes." I whispered to her and went to explain to my superiors where I was going. Of course I wasn't going to tell them I was going to tell them I was going to confess my love to my student, so I told them that I wasn't feeling well and was going to get some air. I left the warmth and saw my Roza standing in the rain gawking at me. Oh she was beautiful. Her dark hair hung down to her waist, weighed down by the rain that saturated her from head to foot.

"You wanted to talk Dimitri, here I am." She growled and slapped her wet thighs.

I walked past her even though I knew it would infuriate her, but I knew she would follow. I couldn't risk being seen or heard by anyone. I turned around to face an enraged Rose but as soon as she saw my face her expression softened.

"What's wrong comrade?" I loved it when she used my nickname.

"How can you do this?" I whispered. Hurt washed over her face.

"Do what? What are you talking about?"

"Treat me with such care. I don't deserve you Rose." I placed my bandaged hand on her cheek and immediately knew my mistake. She seized my arm and I held back a wince.

"What the hell happened to you?" she demanded.

"Nothing." I gently took my arm from her. I looked over her head and sighed heavily preparing myself for what I was about to do.

"I love you, Roza." I confessed and looked at her eyes. A faint smile curled up the corner of her lips and she put her hand to my cheek. I leant into it and lowered my lips to her forehead.

"You are the most beautiful creature I have ever met. You care about everyone and try to help especially when you shouldn't." I pressed my forehead to hers and closed my eyes. Her weight shifted against me and realized that our bodies where glued together by the rain. She placed her hand on the back of my neck and forcefully pulled my lips to hers. I wrapped my arms around her waist and felt her loop her other arm around my neck. The rain ran down our faces and I could taste it on her lips. A smile turned my lips up against hers. She pulled away from me and looked me in the eyes.

"I have waited for you to say those three words for years." She whispered and placed her smiling lips back on mine. She had waited so long to have her in my arms and now it felt like the missing puzzle piece. We fit together so exactly it was if we were made for each other. She placed her head against my shoulder and I breathed in her heady scent.

"Guardian Belikov! What the hell do you think you are doing?" A cruel voice burst my bubble of serenity. Janine Hathaway stood in the rain and a tall blonde Dhamphir stood next to her.

"Courtney." Rose spat.

"Hathaway." The blonde chick sneered.

"What have you done?" Rose growled. She tore from my arms and tackled Courtney to the ground.

OOOOOOOOO! whats gonna happen? to be honest i don't even know... let me know what you think should happen? ideas are always welcome