A/N: Sorry, this is kind of a boring chapter... I promise you next chapter is where exciting stuff happens. This is just the calm before the storm type thing.
1 month earlier...
"I still don't understand why I have to go to this dinner Lissa." Christian sighed as Lissa fixed his tie.
It was 2 weeks until graduation and the Queen was holding a dinner for all of the royals. As novices we didn't get to attend, but we were all excused from class.
"Well, your my boyfriend and I want you there with me." Lissa said
Christian rolled his eyes, "I just don't see the point, they all regard me a future Strigoi anyway I don't need to impress them."
"Hey Sparky, if you don't want to go, you could always stay and watch The Notebook with me. Oh and then we will talk about boys, do our nails-" Christian cut me off
"Lissa, please take me with you." he begged.
She smirked. "Thanks Rose."
I nodded "Anytime Liss."
"So Rose, do you have any plans for tonight?" she asked me
I stretched my back and sighed. "Just some training with Dimitri, that's all."
"Oh, so I take it he is feeling better?" she asked.
The attack on the school was two weeks ago. We had lost a lot of people and I almost lost Dimitri too. After killing the Strigoi in the cave I picked Dimitri up and half walked -half dragged- him back behind the wards. He'd lost a lot of blood, but luckily Lissa was able to heal him.
There were a few broken ribs she couldn't heal so he had to just be patient and take it easy for a while until they set, then she could heal them.
"Yeah he's fine." I looked up at the clock, "I've got to get going now. Have fun at dinner."
I got up and put my jacket on. As I walked out the door Lissa called to me.
"Bye Rose see you tomorrow."
-5 minutes later-
I pushed open the gym door to see Dimitri sprawled out on the mat, just looking up at the ceeling. He didn't move when I walked in, so I went and laid down next to him on the mat.
"Hey Comrade." Dimitri turned his head and smiled.
"Hello Roza, I have a surprise for you." he said as he stood up.
I sat up "What?" he knew how I liked surprises.
Especially ones from him.
"You have to beat me sparring first." Dimitri smirked at me.
I stood up and strode over to him. His silky brown hair was tied back and he was shirtless.
The only thing he was wearing was some dark grey sweatpants and running shoes.
"There is no way I am going to win your going to be distracting me." I said. He smiled smugly.
"So, I'm going to make it even"
He looked at me confused.
I looked directly in his eyes, and without breaking eye contact, I pulled off my shirt leaving me in only my sports bra, spandex shorts and tennis shoes.
His eyes widened, surprised. "Fine, if that's how you want to play."
We both faced each other and crouched into a fighting stance.
"Bring it on cowboy."
With that, Dimitri lunged at me. His fist came flying towards my face which I barely had time to block. He and I both landed a few blows, but after a few minutes I knew this wouldn't work.
He knew all of my moves. So I had to try something different.
I'd seen it done once before in a movie and I wanted to see if it would really work.
I waited for my opening and when he threw a kick my way I found it.
With speed I didn't know I had, I dove over his shoulder and hit the ground in a front roll. I could tell he was shocked when I dove over him. Dimitri tried to turn, but I sprang up and placed my hand on his back where his heart was.
"Dead."
He turned around and looked at me shocked. "Where did you learn to do that?"
"Saw it in a movie, and figured I'd try it out." I gave him my man-eater smile. "Now, where is my surprise?"
Dimitri smiled "Only you Roza." He leaned over and put his lips to my ear. "Meet me in the cabin." He kissed my neck. "5 minutes."
I visibly shivered in anticipation. "Okay."
With that he placed a kiss on my lips and walked out of the gym. I stood in the exact same spot, for as long as I could will myself to stay. I figured 1 minute was long enough and took off in a jog towards the cabin. I wanted to sprint but I know people would get suspicious if I was sprinting excitedly off campus.
When I finally made it to the cabin I burst through the door and found Dimitri sitting at the table, candles all around and dinner set neatly for us.
He stood up when I entered; I ran to him and hugged him tightly. Dimitri whispered into my ear "Happy Birthday Roza."
"You did all of this for me?" I asked. He was the sweetest man ever. "I love you so much."
He pulled back and looked at me. "I love you too, and that's not even the whole surprise."
I looked at him questionably. He continued in a seductive voice, "No the rest of the surprise involves you, me, a bed, some pillows…." I cut him off
"Sweet, I love pillow fights!" I joked. He laughed and kissed me on the cheek, then started leading me over to the table.
We ate in silence and when we were finished, I practically jumped him. I kissed him and when our lips touched, it always felt like our first kiss. His hands were on my hips and my hand was tangled in his silky brown hair. I wrapped my legs around his waist as he took me to the bed.
I woke up peacefully and stretched. When my eyes opened I realized Dimitri wasn't in bed next to me. But on his pillow, was a red rose and a note with my name on it.
Dear Roza,
I'm sorry, but Alberta called early this morning and informed me that I had to set up today's shopping trip that Lissa planned. At noon meet us all in the parking lot. Ok? Please don't be late. I love you so much, and I am counting down the hours till I see you.
-D
I looked over at the clock on the dresser 11:30. I was too soon to leave the wards after the attack, but the guardians must think it is safe enough. Problem is I don't.
And there you have it! I seriously had some writers block on this chapter. So I'm sorry if it wasn't that good but I am hard to work on the next chapter! and I promise I will update once or twice a day depending on how much time I have. Thanks for the Reviews! I LOVE U GUYS!
