I forgot to put this is in the first chapter, but just so you guys know, I WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF YOU TOOK A FEW SECONDS AND REVIEWED THIS PIECE!
When I woke up for the first time after the shooting, I wasn't aware of much except for the drowsiness and dizziness brought on by the anesthetics I had been given. After years of guardian lessons and training, having any of my senses hampered made me feel uneasy. With all of them out of whack, I was on the verge of having a panic attack. I was just so woozy, and every time I tried to get myself orientated again, it just got worse.
I gave up and closed my eyes, drifting back to sleep. It seemed like almost as soon as I closed my eyes, I opened them again, groaning in pain. Almost a second later I became ecstatic, because even though I was in pain, I was also aware of it. I could see and feel and smell and think.
My years of guardian training kicked in and I did a quick search of the room. I had assumed that after being shot, I would wake up and find myself in a hospital. You can imagine my surprise when I looked and found I wasn't. I was in fact lying in a queen size bed with comfy sheets and a down comforter. There were glass doors opening to a balcony to my left, a large plasma screen TV in front of me, a modern bath with a state of the art shower that I knew I could spend forever and a day in to my right, and there was a door leading to the rest of my large open suite next to me. The studio brick and modern look to the room was definitely my kind of vibe. There were two zebra print bean bags sitting in a corner with a wooden bookshelf next to them. Two shelves were already stocked with the classic western novels Dimitri was in love with. His duster and my coat were hanging on a coat rack next to the door. Upon further inspection, I realized the closet already contained the majority of my clothes. I was guessing the bureau under the TV contained the rest of them. I instantly fell in love with my new home. Everything about it was exactly the way I would have made it if I had the choice. I was guessing either Dimitri or Lissa or the both of them had designed this place. I would have to remember to thank them.
Speak of the devil, they both walked in at the same time. I felt myself blushing and a big goofy smile come onto my face. Dimitri gave me a quick peck on the cheek and Lissa practically threw herself into me. We embraced with all the strength I could muster. I was so happy to see them.
"You like?" Lissa asked pulling away and positioning herself at the foot of the bed. I shook my head. "You love?" I nodded furiously. Lissa and I both erupted into childlike giggles. After a few minutes of some idle chit chat, I dared to ask the question, because I honestly had no clue.
"Where are we?" Lissa and Dimitri glanced at each other, silently daring each other to say something. After a few seconds I got impatient. I really wanted to know.
"Will one of you please just tell me? Please?" I begged. Finally, Dimitri opened his mouth and I swear he had never looked more serious.
"We're in palace housing. Lissa won the election." I looked over at Lissa in disbelief. She nodded and with a strangely placed grimace confirmed what Dimitri had just told me.
"It's true. I'm queen." She said. After years of guardian training and preparation, I'd thought nothing could truly surprise. I expected everything. But I was sadly mistaken. In that moment my jaw dropped and I sat there gaping. I was so conflicted. Obviously, I was surprised, but I was also excited, this was what I'd wanted, wasn't it? But what if our worst fears came true, and because of all the spirit she'd been calling on, what if it proved to be too much, and one or both of us went crazy. I skimmed over our bond, trying to figure out what was going through her mind, how I should react. She was thinking about the same thing I'd been, but her thought had been much more developed. She'd had days to think and worry while I'd only had a few seconds.
I decided to be supportive and comforting because that was what she needed most right now.
"Hey, it'll be alright. You're going to make an awesome queen. You are an amazing friend, you have a beautiful personality, and you're the best friend I could ever ask for." We hugged again and then she had to go help plan her coronation. It felt so weird saying that, yet somehow just thinking about it was exhilarating and exciting. I'd done so much and tried so hard to get this to happen, and now it was.
Once Lissa left, Dimitri came and laid down next to me. I gazed into his eyes and saw the same expression back. We both loved each other so much, and after such a close call, we appreciated each other even more. For what seemed like the first time, I saw him. I saw every beautiful detail of him, his face, his strong, sturdy body that made me quiver just looking at. I loved him and he loved me and now nothing could keep us apart. Well, almost nothing. I was still recovering, and while I honestly couldn't have cared less, Dimitri insisted we do nothing that could in anyway harm me. After some begging and kissing though, he agreed to cuddle with me. I put my head on his chest and wrapped his arms around me. Everything felt right, just the way they should be.
