7I sat there staring at virtually nothing replaying those last words in my mind. Love fades mine has. Bullshit. How many times had he told me he loved me? And NOW he takes it back? You know what? Screw it. I'm gonna show him what he's missing although he left an hour ago with the bitchiest person I knew next to former queen Tatiana: Tasha Ozera. I honestly loved Christian like a brother but his aunt I could NOT stand. I looked at myself in the mirror. My cheeks were stained with tears and my eyed were red and puffy. I made myself presentable and went out. I was 10 feet from the cafeteria when the familiar scent of cloves and alcohol hit me: Adrian.
"Little Dhampir. You okay? Your auras all outta whack." I laughed.
"You did not just say whack. And yes I'm perfectly fine." I said trying to put on my famous Rose bravado.
"Whatever you say. You wanna go get something to eat?"
"That's actually where I'm headed now." He linked his arm through mine and started walking again. Normally I wouldn't have allowed this but I need to get myself back out there.
We walked through the doors and the scent of doughnuts, bacon, and pancakes filled the air. Huh, maybe things were looking up for me.
We got our – or should I say MY food we sat next to Lissa and Christian (1 year dating and counting), and Eddie and Mia (3 months of dating and counting FINALLY).
Christian and Lissa knew what had happened this morning and allowed me my privacy for as long as I needed.
You okay Rose? Lissa asked through the bond.
I gave a weak smile and a small nod.
"Little Dhampir, I know it's a long shot, but, do you maybe, wanna go out tonight? Like a date. It doesn't have to be if you don't want to."
I laughed at his rambling and thought about it. "Yeah Adrian I'd love to go on a date with you." I made sure I emphasized the word date. Adrian wasn't a bad guy and I don't know why I had never given him a chance before. This could be a chance to start all over again and I'll be damned if I'm gonna let anybody stop me from taking it.
Adrian was grinning from ear to ear. "Great, I'll be at your dorm at 7:30."
"Sounds great."