3 Months Later...
It had been 3 long months since I'd seen Dimitri, but it had seemed like an eternity to me. Of course I'd talked to him often, calling,texing,emailing whenever we had breaks between being on duty. But his voice wasn't enough, he's words weren't enough, I needed him, I wanted to feel his warm touch against mine, his light brown hair, a few shades lighter than my own, his deep endless brown gaze. I wanted it all. And after all this time I'd finally get it.
My phone buzzed and I grabbed it from my pocket, my tense state warming when I saw who is was. I glanced around before answering. "Hey babe." I said softly, knowing I wasn't suppose to chat with anyone while I was working. It was late at night and I had drawn the short straw that morning, earning me the great honor of the night shift. I stood just inside of Lissa and I's room. To create the illusion of a normal college student I had posed as her roommate. Little did I know at the beginning that I'd have the fun of taking the same classes as Lissa too. I didn't do the homework, or take the tests, I had "people" but I still had to sit through class and put a interested face. Which believe me wasn't easy. So most nights I got to sleep in while Jenna or Leo stayed gaurd, but of course the night before the boys arrive I get to stay up all night. Lucking Freaking Me.
"Hi Roza." A tired voice said back. I checked my watch, nearly 1 am.
"And why the hell are you still awake?" I asked laughing through my exhaustion. I could practically see his grin at that comment
"I heard you got the night shift. I wanted to check and make sure you hadn't fallen asleep."
I gasped pretending to acted offended by his comment, although I knew he trusted his life with me. "No, I'm still-" I yawned "-very much awake. And very ready to see your smiling face."
"The feeling is mutual. Well as long as I know your not sleeping on the job, I should let you go."
"No" I begged softly into the mouth piece. "Just a little longer?"
"If you insist. So how was your day of school." I could hear the sleepy-ness seeping into his words. I continued anyway.
I groaned, "Boring as usual, I really don't understand how Lissa can sit through these and understand a single word. I swear the professor called on me and I had no idea what I was suppose to say. If Lissa hadn't slipped me the answer I would have sat there with my mouth open like a total idiot."
Dimitri laughed, deep and low, which made me just want to see him more. "Oh Roza."
"You sound tired. Go to sleep, I'll see you soon."
"But not soon enough. Love you."
"Love you more. Night Dimitri."
"Good morning Rose."
And with that I clicked the phone off and was left in the darkness once again. All I had left to do was wait it out until morning, where I'd hopefully get a few z's in before Dimitri arrived with Christian for lunch.
I got a few hours of sleep before Lissa came and woke me. I showered quickly and was drying my hair quickly before changing into my usual uniform. I applied a bit of mascara and blush, knowing that Dimitri would be seeing me in less than an hour.
I found Lissa and Leo escorted the two of us to the SUV. We're were meeting them in town, at a local coffee shop just 8 minutes outside of campus. The Wise Bean, a place I'd been to often with Lissa and her new friends. The 8 minutes seemed to take forever but we arrived in the parking lot and I was on edge with anticipation. I got out of the car, spinning quickly to find Dimitri and Christian, but others I hadn't expected. Other royals that I hadn't known where invited. I looked over at Lissa, eyeing her. "You didn't tell me they'd be here." I said under my breath.
"Just behave, ok?" she said in a tone I knew was meant to be gently, but came out sounds like she was chastizing a little child. I shrugged it off and took my place next to Leo and Jenna, hoping I'd get some alone time with Dimitri before the days end. We all continued into the coffee shop and the guardians all fell back as one. The moment we got in the door the Royals looked uncomfortable. Only 3 of them in all, it still seemed like to many. Adrian's father or mother wasn't there so I let out a sigh of relief.
"Maybe we should go some place more private." One of the females I didn't recognize suggested. Meanwhile Lissa seemed completely engaged in conversation with Christian. She turned to them as if just noticing they were here, I swallowed a laugh. Meanwhile I caught someone moving towards me out of the corner of my eye. Dimitri. He stood next to me, a deep smile on his face. He knew we couldn't show much affection, or any for that matter, but just having him close made me feel better. I watched as Lissa lead the 3 royals towards a table, so they must have given in.
After about an hour of boring court chatter the royals excused themselves along with their guardians. Lissa and Christian were instantly engulfed in their own conversation again as we all piled back into our SUV, a bit tighter now that both boys were in here. Dimitri kept eyeing me, even though we hadn't spoken a word to one another I could see the desire in his eyes. The 8 minutes back to the campus seemed to take even longer than the ride there. When we finally did arrive Lissa already had plans to take Christian around campus, even though it was so cold outside I could hardly stand it. It was nearly Christmas time, and although lovely, I didn't like the weather that came with it. Dimitri spoke a few words to Christain, then to Jenna and Leo and with that he grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him. The rest turned away, heading off to sight see.
Dimitri leaned his forehead against mine and his breath warmed my frozen face. "Roza." he said so softly I could barely hear him. I grabbed his arm and pulled him towards the dorm rooms. Dragging him through the door and up the 2 flights of stairs. I fumbled with my key, and let us in to the rather cramped living space. The moment the door closed his arms wrapped around me and picked me up, locking the door in the same, swift moment. I wrapped my legs around his waist and smiled against his skin. His lips met mine with a hunger I myself had yearned for. He pulled my hair down gently, running his fingers through it. Dimitri turned in a circle, setting me down on the bed. I lye back, my head hitting my joined me, lying down next to me. His hand going to my side. "I missed you Rose." he said planting another kiss on my lips. "I missed you SO much more." I said scooting closer. He laughed, a laugh I loved so much. "What'd I tell you Rose? Your my gravity."
"Something always brings me back to you
It never takes too long
No matter what I say or do
I still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone"
-Gravity by Sara Bareilles
Authors Note: Hoped you Like Chapter One of After The Rain! Drama and Plot twists to come soon, so review review review if you have time to! Because I love hearing what you guys have to say! Chapter 2 to come VERY soon. REVIEW!