Here is the requested sequel to She Will be Loved! Feedback is always appreciated.
He Was Always There to Help Her
Rose H.
"I don't know if I can do it anymore, Dimitri." I said tiredly as I came into my flat, carrying some groceries I'd picked up on my way back home from work.
"What?" He asked sounding confused. His back turned to me as he was making dinner, but there was no mistaking the heartbreak in his voice.
"Oh god no! I meant being around Adrian." I assured him, cursing myself for my poor wording.
"What did he do this time?" He asked, exasperated. His shoulder muscles un-bunched as he realized I wasn't abruptly breaking it off with him.
Ever since the ball two months ago, Adrian had been trying to make up with me, sending me flowers, love letters, and boxes of chocolate – I suppose he really did know the way into a girl's heart. He'd even managed to talk to me a few times through Eddie and Mia, as they were our mutual friends and never knew about the cheating.
But there was no way I was falling for it again, and being around him so much, so soon was slowly grating on my will to stay away.
I thrust the letter into Dimitri's hands; I'd come to allow him to see everything Adrian sent me in a sign of faith:
Rosebud,
I'm begging you – please don't throw away everything we have. What I did was stupid and selfish; we were drunk, and I know that's not an excuse, but cheating on you will be something I regret for the rest of my life. We worked so hard for so long for this. I know I messed up, and that I don't deserve a second chance. But I also know that you're the most forgiving, caring person I know. Rose, if you just let me explain I promise you I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you.
Always yours,
Adrian
He looked up from the letter, putting it on the counter, and run a hand down his face tiredly.
"You okay?" I murmured, resting a hand on his bicep. He opened his arms and without a word I stepped into them, welcoming the warmth and burrowing my head into his chest.
Though I knew I shouldn't go back to Adrian as he had cheated on me twice in as many years, it was difficult not to. We had dated for so long – hell, we'd lived together – and I had such strong feelings for him that hadn't quite yet faded. I hoped my love for Adrian would fade soon, because I had even stronger feelings for Dimitri.
My train of thought was cut off when I lifted my head and sniffed delicately.
"Is something burning?" I asked slowly.
"Ah, дерьмо." (shit) He muttered, quickly turning back to the food as I backed up and hopped up onto the counter, trying not to snicker. I sat there a few moments watching him salvage the dinner – thankfully it wasn't too burnt – before speaking again. "What am I going to do about Adrian?" I asked, letting some of my frustration seep into my tone. "Let's go to Russia."
Tap On My Window, Knock on my Door
Rose H.
I sat there, dumbfounded as he continued on as if he'd suggested we go to the park.
"We could stay with my family for a bit, and I could show you around my hometown." He said hopefully, turning to look at me with puppy dog eyes.
"I-I don't know Dimitri." I said nervously. "What about our jobs?"
"Both of us have accumulated enough vacation time where a week away won't put a dent in it." (This is set in a mystical land where adults actually get reasonable amounts of vacation time)
"And what about your family? Will they be okay with some random girl staying at your house?"
"Rose, they've been hearing me talk about you constantly for almost two and a half years now." He said, blushing. He hurried on, trying to cover up the first comment, which probably slipped out unintentionally. "And besides, you're not some random girl…you're my random girl." He said in a serious tone but with a playful glint in his eyes.
I laughed, slapping him lightly on the arm. I wasn't sure how Dimitri was always able to assuage all my worries so easily, but I knew one thing: we were going to Russia.
Dimitri B.
"Roza." I murmured. "We're here. Wake up, milaya." She lifted her head groggily.
"Mmm that passed quickly." I chuckled "That's because you were asleep for most of it. Up you get, now." I lightly prodded her. We got our baggage and went outside to catch a cab. Forty minutes later we were standing in front of my mother's house.
I took Roza's hand in mine as I knocked on the door and waited. Mama opened the door a few minutes later, immediately pulling me into her arms as soon as she saw me.
"Dimka! I missed you so much!" She exclaimed, holding onto me like her life depended on it. When she finally pulled back, she turned to Rose.
"You must be Roza. Dimka has told me all about you. He hasn't stopped talking about you for the last two years."
"Mama…" I protested, my cheeks heating up. Just then, my sisters came to save me from my embarrassment, each of them hugging Rose. Viktoria, who had hugged her last, held her at arms length and said. "Wow, you're just as beautiful as Dimitri described."
I groaned aloud; "Why don't I show Roza to her room?" I offered immediately.
Rose laughed, "No Dimitri, I think I want to hear all about this…"
I Know I Tend to Get so Insecure
Rose H.
Once we were in our room, Dimitri spun me around and kissed me hard. Before I knew it, he was leading me over to the bed, and his hand was tugging lightly on the hem of my shirt. I pulled back slightly, but he kept kissing down my neck.
"Dimitri – I – I can't do this right now." I gasped out.
He pulled back now, looking up at me, hurt. "Why not?"
"I want to – trust me, I do. But… it hasn't been that long since I broke up with Adrian, and I don't know if I can go that far with you right now. I need time to get over him." I explained, stroking his cheek.
In a second, his eyes became cold and he turned away from me, going into the bathroom and only coming out much, much later. When he came out he was only in boxers and he brought a blanket to lie on the ground by the bed.
"You don't have to sleep there." I murmured. He didn't respond, tying his hair back. "Dimitri, I'm sorry." Still no response "Please." I shook my head at his back.
"Could you stop acting so childish for once?"
"I'm childish?!" He turned around in an instant, grabbing me by the shoulders tightly. "You're the one who is still hung up on someone who never loved you!" Tears started to form in my eyes but I refused to let them go.
Dimitri seemed to realize what he'd done. "I'm so, so sorry, Rose. I don't know what came over me, I - "
"I'm going to bed." I said, cutting him off.
It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Rose H.
I woke up the next morning with the sun on my face and an arm wrapped around my waist. An arm I'd know anywhere. I sighed as I looked at his perfectly relaxed face while he slept.
He had said hurtful things so me last night, but I knew it was only because he was hurting. And he did have a point; Adrian hurt me in ways I know Dimitri never will. Not to mention that, while my feelings for Adrian might always be there, I had feelings for Dimitri as well.
I brought my hand up to his cheek and started slowly caressing his face. His eyes opened and he smiled, before remembering what happened last night and he frowned.
"I'm so sorry, Roza. I didn't mean-" I cut him off before he could finish, kissing him softly in reassurance. He responded immediately.
"You're right about Adrian. And I didn't mean that I didn't want to be with you at all, just that I'd rather go slowly at first."
"I know, Roza. I just couldn't see past my own hurt and feeling of rejection." He murmured. "I was afraid that meant that you'd go back to him." He admitted.
"I'll never go back to him." I assured him, and his responding smile took my breath away.
Dimitri B.
I was so happy Roza had forgiven me for my outburst last night. I regretted what I said immediately, and had been tortured all night to think she might not forgive me. I knew it might be some time before she got over Adrian, but at least she was starting somewhere.
I came up behind her and kissed her neck. She tilted her head to the side to give me more access and giggled, a sound that made my heart flutter.
"What's so funny?" I asked.
"Nothing." she murmured, turning her head to kiss me.
"Dinner is ready." Mama said, walking in. She saw us in our compromising position and I blushed profusely.
She slowly walked out, but I heard her yell"Girls! He finally has a girlfriend!"
Roza laughed and my blush deepened.
We walked out hand in hand, and I swore I saw a ghost of a smile on Yeva's face as we sat down to dinner together.
After dinner, everyone was out of the house, so I grabbed Roza and started slow dancing with her.
I know where you hide all alone in your car
I wrapped my arms around her waist as she loped her around my neck. She laughed as we spun, and I leaned my forehead against hers.
Know all of the things that make you who you are.
I got lost in her gorgeous brown eyes and forgot where I was. Nothing mattered except her, and that we were together after all this time.
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
A hint of a smile ghosted across her face as I butchered the popular song. She stroked my jaw lightly and I leaned into her warm touch.
Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls, YEAH!
I threw my head back dramatically on the last verse, cheering, and she burst out laughing.
"That sounded like a dying cat." She said.
"Hey!" I poked her playfully in the side and she squealed. "Take it back!" I said, grinning, continuing to tickle her.
She shook her, head, shaking with silent laughter.
"Take it back, Roza, or I won't stop." I said, pushing her onto the couch and hovering over her.
"Fine, fine!" She relented "You're singing is not like a dying cat…" Still breathless, I gathered her into my arms as we sat on the couch.
"More like someone was torturing a cat."
Know All of the Things that Make You Who You Are
Rose H.
"Where are we going?"
"I told you, I'm not telling you! I want to show you that I know how to treat you better than Adrian."
"Dimitri, we've been dating for two months; I already know that you're better than him."
He kissed me so sweetly I forgot about all my questions. We broke apart a moment later and he led me by the hand to a clearing, where a blanket and picnic basket was laid out. There were rose petals strewn in the shape of a heart around the blanket.
"Dimitri…This is so beautiful." I whispered. Smiling softly, he began to take out some red wine – my favorite – along with some small snacks. As we ate we fell into easy conversation, and I didn't want this night to end. Afterwards, we lay down, looking up at the stars but stopping to kiss often. At one point, Dimitri pulled back from a slow and sweet kiss, looking into my eyes. The amount of passion and awe that they held left me breathless.
"Rose, I-I love…" He looked nervous and was stuttering slightly. I smiled softly at him encouraging him to continue. "I love your hair." He said, twirling a strand around his finger.
I had thought for sure he was about to tell me he loved me. I quickly pressed my lips against his to hide my disappointment.
"Thank you. Yours isn't so bad, either." I murmured against his lips, knotting my fingers in said feature.
"Hello?" I lifted the phone to my ear and heard Adrian cough nervously.
"Hello, Rose." "What do you want, Adrian?" I asked, rolling my eyes though he couldn't see me. "I can't say hi to my favorite girl?"
"No, you can't." I said sharply. He sighed. "Well, I just wanted to call to say I'm sorry, Rose. Please…please come back to me. I miss you so much. All those times…they don't mean nothing." He pleaded.
Dimitri, having heard our conversation, grabbed the phone and growled, "Leave her alone" as he hung up. His hands were in fists and his face was red. I caressed his cheek.
"Dimitri, please calm down." He looked at me and slowly wrapped his arms around me.
"I'm sorry, Roza. I just can't stand the thought of you with him again."
"I'm not going to be with him again, Dimitri." I said softly. He smiled and kissed me passionately. Before I realized it my hands were tugging gently on the hem of his shirt, and, getting the hint, he pulled it off. We started to back up toward the bed and I laid down while he simply stood there, shirtless, for a moment, looking at me as if I hung the moon.
"I love you, Roza." He murmured, eyes dark. There was so much hunger and adoration and pure love in his eyes that my breath caught. His lips came crashing onto mine, smothering any reply I may have had. After a few seconds, he pulled back ever so slightly.
"Are you sure?" He asked, searching my eyes.
"Of course" I said, "I love you, too." His eyes lit up and a breathtaking smile crossed his face. I was so glad we'd both finally said it.
That night, we both showed each other just how much.
Dimitri B.
"You're definitely, like, half polar bear or something." I laughed, "I don't know why you think it's so weird."
"Err, maybe because you took swims in ice water – for fun!" She said in mock outrage.
"Well, it was on a dare." (Anyone get this reference?)
She raised an eyebrow and was about to retaliate, when her phone rang. She sighed, putting it on speaker.
"Rosebud!" I growled quietly at Adrian's eager voice. "Just wanted to let you know I'll be nearby in Novosibirsk for a few days if you ever change your mind!" He said happily.
I wanted to tell him off, but Rose beat me to it. "Adrian! Stop being such a stalker. Let me be and go back to your sluts." She spat. She hung up on him and I immediately pulled her onto my lap.
"I love you." I said.
"I love you, too." My heart soared every time she said those words.
There's the end of Part 2! Let me know what you thought.
I'll write Part 3 if I get 15 reviews/requests. (I've already started and let me say it's definitely full of action).