Chapter 1
RPOV
It was one of those days when you just feel like ditching school, of course every day is the same. Reluctantly, I get up and look at the mess that was staring at me in the mirror. I try to brush out the long dark unruly strands of hair and put make up on which almost completely covers up the dark circles under my eyes. I quickly put on a pair of jeans and put a sweatshirt over the tank top I was wearing. While walking to the gym I couldn't help but smile because I was gonna see him... I was gonna see Dimitri. Just thinking about it made all my problems go away and I giggled suddenly realizing it was definitely worth suffering through my classes if I got to see him before and after them. Finally, I reach the gym and open the doors but nobody was there.
Where is he? He's never late. And I mean NEVER. I was about to turn around and walk towards the door when someone grabbed me by the waist and tilted my head so he had access to my neck. I felt his lips kiss the part of my neck that was exposed. I could smell his aftershave so I knew instantly it was him. Smiling, I take his hands off me to lace our fingers together. When I turn around to face him he says, "If I was a Strigoi you would be dead."
"Well, you aren't a Strigoi and I'm not dead, so let's celebrate." I gave him a seductive smile. "Oh Roza, why do you do this to me?" innocently I say, "Do what Dimitri?"
He pushes me up against the wall and his lips barely touch mine, when... he tells me to run. I can't believe he was such a tease! I glare at him and mutter something under my breath. "What did you say?"
Without looking at him i say, "Nothing." and run towards the field. When I'm done with my laps I go back inside and see him smiling at me. Instead of smiling back, I roll my eyes at him and he frowned.
He took my hands into his and said, "Oh c'mon Roza, don't be that way." I turned my head away from his because one look is all it takes for me to forgive him. Stupid, brown eyes that make my heart melt. But he pulls my chin up so our eyes meet.
"Roza... it's just-" I cut him off, "I don't wanna hear it Dimitri. I'm sick and tired of hearing you say we can't be together because it just feels like you don't want me." I know it was unfair of me to say that, but I just couldn't listen to him saying it again. "You know I want you Roza." I closed my eyes and whispered, "Then prove it."
Before I could open my eyes, he kissed me. It wasn't just a peck on the lips like usual. It was a passionate and loving kiss, that made my heart race. I hungrily kissed him back and felt his tongue brush against my lower lip. I was shocked because he usually pulls away, but it didn't seem like he planned on stopping anytime soon. I opened my mouth for his tongue to enter and he picked me up without breaking the kiss. I wrapped my legs around his waist and he pushed me up against the wall. One of his hands was on my thigh and the other was caressing my cheek.
I heard the school bell ring, meaning our practice was finished and it was time for school. He pulled away and smiled one of his rare smiles. "Do you believe me now?" I plant little kisses on his neck all the way up to his ear and whisper, "I believe you Comrade."
"Well I'm glad you do, but you gotta get to class. See you later, love." He put me down and handed me my bag. ''See you later, sexy! I hope you don't miss me too much!" I giggled and walked out of the gym.
On my way to class I saw Lissa walking hand in hand with Christian. Sometimes I couldn't help but feel jealous since they didn't have to hide their relationship. I quickly shoved that thought aside and ran up to them.
"Hey Liss!" I hugged her and playfully punched Christian, "Fire boy." Ever since Spokane, my relationship with Christian was so much better. We actually had a lot in common. Number one being our sarcastic comments. "You seem happy today Rose. Whats up?" Lissa asked. "Oh, nothing." Dimitri and I just made out in the gym. I still felt bad about not telling her about Dimitri and me. I had to tell her soon or she would get pissed I didn't tell her earlier.
"Doesn't look like nothing. Aren't you usually in a bad mood?" Christian teased. "Oh thats just cause you're stalking my best friend." I laughed. "Ha-ha very funny. Speaking of stalkers... where's yours?"
"Who? Adrian? He's probably getting wasted somewhere." I was laughing so hard, but I froze when Christian said, "No I meant Guardian Belikov. He seems to follow you everywhere." I quickly thought of an excuse. "Well he is my mentor you idiot." Lissa was just laughing at us, but Christian just raised his eyebrow and whispered, "Right." I realized I was sweating so I told them I'd meet them in class cause I needed to go to the bathroom.
On my way to the bathroom I saw Dimitri talking to Alberta, but he smiled when he saw me. I smiled back but I couldn't get what Christian said out of my mind. Shit... does Christian know?