Rose POV

I swung my legs out of the bed and groaned, pulling myself towards Lissa's room. I opened the door and glanced at her. She was tossing in her sleep, as I had expected. I made my way over to her and sat on the bed, running a hand through her hair.

"Lissa, wake up," I said softly. Lissa sprang up, clutching her chest and breathing heavily. I sighed smoothing down her hair.

"You're okay Liss," I murmured. Lissa let out a sob and curled against my side.

"I had that dream again. Of the crash…" she sobbed, I felt a lump forming in my throat and I hugged her tighter. "I miss them so much Rose," she cried.

I smoothed down her hair and pressed a kiss to her temple. I caught sight of the clock and I sighed. I didn't want to leave her today, but I had to…my induction to my course was today and it was compulsory. I couldn't leave her alone. So I got the next best thing.

Dimitri POV

I stumbled to the door, running my hand through my hair and scratching my stomach. I opened the door and frowned at Rose who was standing in front of me in a tank top and shorts. I forced my gaze back up to her eyes and frowned.

"What are you doing here Rose?" I asked exasperatedly. How was I supposed to get over my ridiculous crush on her if she was coming to my door dressed like that? Rose ignored me and pushed past me into the apartment. I rolled my eyes, turning to face her, expecting some sort of snark but she wasn't even looking at me. She padded over to Christian's room and knocked lightly on the door.

"Ozera, wake up," she called, tapping her foot anxiously on the floor. I couldn't help but admire her features. She had no make up on, but she still looked amazing and her hair was falling in natural waves…with a bed head look about it. She looked flawless. I suddenly caught myself and shook my head, resting against the couch. Christian opened his room door and glanced at Rose sleepily.

"Hathaway, to what do I owe the pleasure?" He drawled. He was trying to sound like an asshole but I could tell the two were great friends. Rose sighed.

"It's Lissa, the nightmares are back…she needs her Rose substitute today," she said. Christian grabbed his keys and nodded, heading out of the door straight away. I glanced at Rose and tilted my head to the side. She exhaled and ran a hand through her hair staring after Christian. I frowned suddenly wanting to take the sadness from her eyes.

"You look like you could use a hot chocolate," I said softly, turning to put on the kettle. Rose sighed and sat down at our breakfast bar.

"I'm fine," she said, but it sounded more like she was testing the words out to see how they sounded.

"Liar," I said, turning to face the cupboard and pulling out two mugs. Rose pulled her hair up into a high pony tail and sighed.

"I'm just worried about her," she said, watching me carefully as I dunked two packets of hot chocolate into the same cup. I placed her cup in front of her and sat down in the seat beside her.

"Is she self-harming again?" I asked softly, my hand skimming the top of the mug. Rose shook her head.

"No, she's still on her meds. It's just…she's having more nightmares more frequently," Rose said, staring at her mug. I could see her visibly fighting the tears. Seeing Lissa self-harm…finding her after it. It had hurt Rose more than any of us could imagine. I looked at her and smiled sadly.

"You don't have to be strong all the time, Roza," I murmured, wrapping my arm around her and smoothing down her hair.

Rose POV

I didn't get it. One minute I was stressing over my best friend and the next minute I was frozen in place because Dimitri had wrapped his arm round me. It was pathetic but hey…it was the first contact I had with him since the kiss during summer. The kiss that I couldn't wait to repeat…but he had made it more than clear that that was never going to happen.

Mistake the word swirled round in my mind. I glanced at him and tried to focus. Why did he have to use the name Roza? Every time he did I couldn't help but wonder how he would sound whispering in my ear when…I jolted myself out of my thoughts and I suddenly focussed on Dimitri, trying to ignore the fact he was shirtless.

"I do Dimitri, For Lissa," I said simply. Dimitri shook his head and squeezed my shoulder.

"You have people that you can rely on too Rose," he said softly. I stood up and scoffed.

"What? Like you?" I said sarcastically. Dimitri opened his mouth to respond and I shook my head , cutting him off.

"Whatever, I have class. Thanks for the hot chocolate," I muttered as I walked out, making sure I slammed the door on my way out.