Okay doke, I have late start on Wednesday and Thursday, so I don't have too much homework at the moment. xD So that means more updates since my bus won't come until almost 10:00 on those two days…Well, as long as I don't sleep in enough where I'm rushing' to get everything packed and have breakfast and get out the door….ANYWAYS I'm getting' off topic and it's Tuesday so don't pay attention to me. XD
Oh, in this chapter, it won't go accordingly to like in the other story; as I look back, I realize that I really need to change up some things, like I said before. So, yeah…
Rose was late. Again. I sighed. No surprise there, although I would've thought she might have been on time, for once. I settled down against the wall and opened my book. I glanced at my watch; she was five minutes late. I rolled my eyes and continued my book.
Ten minutes later, I was comfortable sitting against the wall, when the doors opened. Rose stepped in and dropped her backpack aside. I allowed my gaze to flick up to where she was, still standing, arms crossed.
"You know what to do," I told her, avoiding her eyes.
I heard her sigh. "Dimitri, can we please skip the running today? I mean it's just one freaking day. It's not like something will miraculously happen!" She exclaimed.
I knew this tone; her temper was obviously very short today. I shut my book and looked up. "There is a difference. Go outside and run like you're supposed to."
I didn't know what was going on with her, but she let her temper get the best of her; as far as I could see, Rose wasn't under the darkness. Whatever it was, both of us snapped.
"Make me!" She shot at me. "Skipping out on one day of running doesn't make any difference to me and plus there's probably plenty of things you have to show me."
"Do you want me to report you to Headmistress Kirova, Rose? And get you expelled and never see Lissa again? Do you want your future as a guardian to be ruined?" That was a low blow to her and we both knew it.
She was frozen, staring at me in disbelief. But I had to get my point across. "I thought so. If you want to stay, you do as I say," my voice grew louder, almost close to yelling at her.
For a moment, I regretted it, but what she said next threw everything out the window.
"Fine. Not like I need you to teach me anything, anyways," she snapped, dealing a low blow herself.
I realized I was losing it and needed to get away. Swearing to myself in Russian, so she wouldn't understand, I walked away like I was taught. I saw her run out the doors and disappear. I sat against a wall and leaned my head back against it, wondering what the hell just happened.
I sighed. It was like Rose to lose it, but for me to yell at her? This was different. I wasn't sure what it was that made me snap, on the verge of losing control, but something did. I closed my eyes, trying to clear my head and relax enough so I could try to talk to Rose.
Speaking of, she hadn't come back. It was getting dark, almost time for school, but her stuff was still in the corner and there was no sign of Rose.
Getting worried, I ventured outside and looked for her. I let out a sigh of relief when I saw her curled up in the grass. I slipped my arms under her and tried to pick her up and set her on a bench nearby, but she started fighting me saying, "Let me down, I'm fine."
I set her down without a word. I saw that her eyes were distant and she was going to treat me like she should in the first place.
"What are we doing today?" She wanted to know, still distant.
I handed her a stake. "Go practice your staking."
She took it and started attacking the nearest dummy. I strode over to a chair and sat back, watching her, but not saying anything. Her movements were uncoordinated, and she appeared to be stabbing them with full force.
Rose. I sighed. I put my head in my hands, thinking. How could I possibly fall in love with my student?! I was her mentor, she was my student. Yet, I couldn't shake the feelings I had for her. When she screamed into the night, scaring the dorm matron, I'd go and sit by her bedside while she slept. She knew I was there somehow, but never seemed to really notice once she woke up, since I normally left before that.
I was exhausted. Keeping Rose in line, and also staying up to make sure she was ok, was really taking its toll on me. I figured I should talk to her, tell her (again) about focusing on Lissa instead of me. I needed to protect Lissa, but I couldn't do that if I focused on Rose.
I slowly and silently got up and walked towards her. Rose was backing up, and ran into me. She startled, but relaxed a moment later.
"Rose, I need to talk to you…" I started.
She spun around defiantly. "Yeah, like what? What a bitch I was? Or more yelling? Or do you just want to insult me more?"
Anger burned in me, but I forced myself to try and not lose it. "Never mind, Rose. Just never mind. Obviously you're not mature enough to handle talking seriously." Ouch, that was slightly harsh, but I needed to keep her in line, for once.
She fought back, of course. "I AM mature enough, you just don't think so. I protected Lissa for two fucking years before you guys dragged us back. I obey curfew and the rules and you're telling me I'm not mature?"
I kept my face as blank as possible, before saying, "No. When it comes to your attitude, you're definitely immature."
I watched her jaw drop. She didn't have a comeback and just stared at me, hurt brewing in her eyes. But she refused to let me see how much that hurt. She turned around, stalked over to her backpack and stormed out the door.
I hadn't dismissed her and I wanted to take what I'd said back, but she was gone. I sighed, horrified. I had a shift to do, although I just wanted to go lock myself in my room so I would calm down. I kept my face controlled, so no one would suspect something.
Just my luck, though, I ran into Alberta. I'd known her for years and she knew me well.
"Dimitri, why do you look so upset?" she asked.
I didn't anything, then let go of my rigid guardian posture, relaxing slightly, sighing. "I think hurt Rose."
I didn't say anything more, but Alberta pressed. "And what did you do? I couldn't be physical since I saw her on my way over here. Is everything alright?"
Of everyone in the school, she was the only one who knew about mine and Rose's relationship. "Not really. She was complaining and both of us snapped after that."
I felt ashamed, but she placed her hand on my shoulder. "I'm sure you two will work it out."
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After my shift, Stan confronted me about Rose. WE were discussing her grades and graduation, when suddenly, I saw her up ahead.
Stan, instinctively yelled, "HATHAWAY!" he roared, quickening his pace. "KIROVA'S OFFICE. NOW!"
URGH! I've tried to get this posted earlier, but I've been kept busy by homework and interruptions from my mom and brother…And, yeah…I'm in a good mood, despite having two best friends at war…Anyway, here it is, and I will get to work on the next chapter, plus the next chapter for Love Life and Tragedy.
If Love Life and Tragedy isn't updated for a whilez, don't panic, I'm working on the war and all that fun stuff…I'll stop talking….
Songs:
Fall Into ME-Sugarland
So Small/Wheel Of The Word-Carrie Underwood
