Previously;
"Hey boys," I said.
"Hey Rose." Mason replied. Eddie gave me a cheeky smile and said hi. I bent down to retrieve my text book from my bag- honestly I didn't even know why we needed one. We're just learning how to protect a body and you don't learn that from reading- and sat back up.
Mason was looking at me, "So Rose how was your night?"
When I heard those words coming out of Mason's mouth I tensed up. He must have noticed it and so did Eddie.
"What's wrong Hathaway? Got something to hide?" Eddie asked.
"No no, just not interesting. That's all." I said a bit to enthusiastically trying to brush off the topic. I hoped they didn't recognize me changing the subject.
"So tell us. What made your night so boring?" Mason goaded.
Well it that's what they want, that's what they'll get.
"Nothing much. You know the usual with Dimitri. It ran a little later than usual. Lissa and I had a talk. Yep."
I hoped they didn't ask for more but luckily I was saved by Stan. Never in my life would I have thought that. Gave me the heebie jeebies thinking about it. "Ashford, Hathaway and Castile! Have something to share with the class?"
"No sir," Mason said.
"Then I suggest you three shut it and pay attention."
"Yes sir." Eddie replied. Geez these boys were wimps. Well time to show Stanny Boy here some Hathaway attitude.
"You see Stan, oops I mean Guardian Alto, what my boys here are trying to say is if your lesson wasn't that boring then maybe people wouldn't have to find something else to occupy themselves. And the only logical answer is that we have to. Have our own conversations on the side to satisfy our boredom because you are not." I smiled to myself very deviously and stared at Stan. My gaze not wavering. I cocked my eyebrows up at him and dared him to say something. When his face deepened in a shade of red I felt satisfied that I did a good job in angering him. I turned to Mason then to Eddie.
"Ain't that right boys?"
Mason and Eddie visibly gulped and sunk lower into their seats trying to disappear. While I sat straight anyplace my forearms on my thighs currently engaged in a staring contest with Stan. Any minute now he was going to pop. And I was looking forward to it.
"Hathaway! Get out!" And there it was.
"Gladly." I told him with a hint of sarcasm in my voice pushed my way past the aisle and walked over to the door with my hand lingering on it. I turned back to Stan. "Anything is better than this and I sure bet my thoughts are a million times better."
I heard snickers from the rest of the class and walked other with a swing in my step. I held my hand behind me and flipped Stan the bird. I heard the class laugh now and decided to get the he'll out of dodge before I get into more trouble than I already am.
I walked to the church- I know weird right? - And sat down on the last pew. Yawning loudly, I laid down and used my bag as a pillow albeit a very uncomfortable one. I was dozing in and out of sleep when I heard footsteps approaching my way. Probably the janitor or occasional matron. I could deal with them. I shifted a bit trying to get more comfortable.
I reached my hand up to touch and scratch my face when it felt itchy. Like my hair was tickling it. I felt the soft brown locks that claimed residence on my head and pushed away. So much better. A few seconds later I felt the same tickling sensation. Brushing my hair back I turned over to my side being careful not to fall over the thin pew. Feeling my hair again I started to get really annoyed. Maybe even a bit pissed. And at what? A strand of hair. When the intensity of the feeling picked up I opened one eye to see a pair of chocolate milky brown eyes staring at me with the sides crinkled in amusement. I would instantly recognize those eyes in a heartbeat. I closed my eye back smiling to myself knowing that he knew I knew.
I flinched a bit when I felt silk on my cheeks, jaw and just about anywhere. Or the closest to what silk felt like. A deep voice came through, one that I could listen to all say and not get tired of.
"C'mon Roza. I know you're not sleeping. Wake up for me. Please?" I arched my neck in response giving him more space to place his warm beautiful kisses. "Roza don't be like that. I want to see your beautiful eyes. C'mon on beautiful, give in."
I needed him to see that I was still sleeping- well more like pretending- if this was going to work. When I felt his lips move closer to my mouth, I snaked my arm lightning fast around his neck and pulled his head closer to mine- if possible- making his lips land on mine.
Using Dimitri as leverage I pulled myself up into a sitting position. Without breaking the kiss Dimitri sat down and pulled me onto his lap. I wrapped my legs around his waist and rested my forehead to his when I separated our lips for air. I took several deep breaths and whispered a hi into his ear when I put my lips closer but not touching feeling joy when I felt shivers rack through his body.
"Roza,"
"Shh," I whispered to him wanting to freeze and capture this moment. I breathed in deep and reveled in the strong scent of aftershave he wore. I can't believe I didn't notice that as soon as he walked into the church. I must have been really tired or really annoyed with Stan. Just for being Stan. I took a couple more breaths then pulled back giving him room. I stayed on his lap though and his hands remained on my hips.
"Howdy Comrade," I said suddenly feeling elated. "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in a guardian class?" I frowned, because he was supposed to be in my class I realized.
"I had some business to attend to. I came in when I heard the commotion." He said staring at me questioningly with a raised eyebrow. Damn, why can't I do that.
I laughed sheepishly. "Well you see Comrade, I have no idea what you could possibly be talking abo-"
"C'mon, Roza, I know you. You caused it didn't you?"
"Now I'm flabbergasted. How could you think that wittle ole me did that?"
"Then why are you sitting here and might I add of all places and not in class?" I guess he got his answer when I stayed quiet. Well it's not my fault.
"Did you hear everything?" I asked him. He nodded. I looked down feeling mad at myself. I thought Dimitri was disappointed in me. And man, how I hated to disappoint him. I refused to meet his eyes, just kept looking down. He placed to fingers underneath my chin and pulled my face up to meet his.
"And it was impressive. I've never seen anyone use their words better than you."
"So I didn't make you mad?" I said suddenly wanting his approval more than anything. I think I said it a bit too hopeful though, because he must have caught onto it.
"Roza, you will always have my approval." I smiled. "I figured you might need to cool down a bit so when you stormed," I laughed at that. "I followed you. Never would have thought you would have came to the church. I decided to take it upon myself to make sure you were alright." Another piece of my heart just signed itself off in Dimitri's name. This man was just too sweet. I was lucky that I had him. Dimitri really was one of kind. So rare to find these days, well if you didn't count Christian. How he treats Lissa, I couldn't have asked for someone else for her.
"The man's just so easy to annoy." I shrugged. "And kicking me out? That was just drastic if you ask me. But no one is asking my opinion." I held my hands out. I put my hands on Dimitri's shoulders and looked up at the ceiling smiling broadly. The coloured glass was beautiful; it really was but all of a sudden looking at it made me nauseous. I tried pushing it back down. It didn't work. I jumped out of Dimitri lap, my speed rivaling a Strigoi's, and ran to the nearest bush I could find emptying the contents of my stomach out.
I bent over and placed my hands on my knees when I felt the nausea reside. Dimitri came over and held my hair back rubbing my back in what was supposed to be soothing circles. I breathed and out and got a whiff of his strong musky aftershave. That combined with the motions on my back made the bile rise up back. I lurched forwards again towards the bush and retched. I squinted my eyes closed and murmured quietly to Dimitri to go over to my bag and get me a towel.
I used the towel he brought back and wiped my mouth feeling the nausea go away for good. I gave Dimitri a nod letting him know I was alright. I tried walking back inside the church but I felt a little dizzy and I think I must have started swaying.
"Roza, are you alright?"
"I will be Comrade. Probably happened because I didn't have breakfast after training this morning. Guess I got distracted by Alberta."
"Are you sure. I think you should maybe go to the clinic."
I gave him a pointed look and a sharp no. "But Roza, I-" I gave him another sharp look and he got the message by the deep sigh I got.
"Just let me go to my room. I'll sleep it off. And get some food into my body. Ok? I'll be alright." I started walking closer to my bag but after two steps I felt the dizziness intensify. I stumbled over my own feet and steadied myself when I feel forwards on braced my hands on the wall. I closed my eyes and did some deep breathing trying to clear the black spots that were dancing in my vision. I emptied my head and focused on the air entering and exiting my body. I guess that didn't work too well because I didn't even know that I had passed out…
When I woke up out of my unconscious state I noticed I was in my room on my bed. I stretched and yawned. I still felt pretty tired so I put my arms behind me ready to fluff my pillow and go to sleep but I heard crinkling and the all the too familiar touch of paper. It was a note. I picked it up and brought it close to my face so I could read it. When I was close enough to my nose I got a whiff of that musky man scent that could only be described as Dimitri. The one that also made me super nauseous. I barely had enough time to read it…
Roza,
You scared me so much when you passed out. No words can describe the excruciating pain I felt when you fell and I barely caught you. I carried you back to your room, changed you and put you to bed. I am so sorry to have to leave my beautiful flower but know that you are with me in my heart wherever and whenever. I know you will still be tired when you read this so go back to sleep. Don't go back to classes. I have excused you from them and don't want to risk you getting hurt. Sleep and dream sweet dreams my love. I'll be there when you wake.
Yours always,
Dimitri
…before I had my head over the toilet bowl. I propped my head on my hand which was resting on the seat. I caught my breath after my second puke and got up moving myself over to the sink brushing my teeth before I flushed the toilet and climbed back into bed pulling the covers up to my chin. I was feeling really cold which was strange because we were in spring. It shouldn't be that cold. I thought less of it as I felt myself drifting off.
I felt the all too familiar churning in my stomach and made it to the washroom just in time to start heaving my guts up. I dry heaved a couple times and strong but gentle hands pulled back my hair into a messy ponytail. His scent made me heave more. I was seriously getting tired and pissed now. I wanted this to end, to be over with, and to be done. Kapeesh.
"Please leave," I whispered hoarsely to Dimitri praying that he wouldn't ask questions. He whispered back an "I love you" and exited quietly out. I quickly cleaned myself up and brushed my teeth. I walked to the open door and leaned against the frame. Dimitri turned his head meeting my gaze.
"Go wash off your aftershave." I told him. "I'll explain later. I can't take it." I moved out of the doorway sweeping my arms in a gallant bow towards the door motioning for him to do what I just asked. I moved to the bed where he was sitting moments ago and stripped the sheets off when I heard the tap running. I went to my linen closet- I know. A linen closet? Who would've thought I would have one of those- I grabbed new sheets and covered the bed with them. I also grabbed to comforters plus a blanket and moved to my bed feeling tired once more. I laid down and curled in a ball trying to block the cold. I heard the taps turn off and felt the bed dip underneath Dimitri's weight. He picked me up, cradling me in his arms and I snuggled closer into my new freshly aftershave removed Dimitri.
He pulled all the covers over us and when I was comfortably buried between him and the covers I gave him a quick kiss. "Hello." I said and nuzzled my head farther into the crook of his neck breathing in the new scent that covered him. It was his own. And it was heaven.
"Hello my love. I trust you had a good sleep?" I nodded and hummed my yes. I felt the vibrations of my voice through his skin and imagined what it must be doing to him. By the sound of his low growl I was pleased at how I affected him.
"Do you want to tell me what all that was about?" He asked.
"I threw up." I stated like it was the most obvious thing in the world. And I mean it should have been too. He was there. He tied me hair back.
"I meant with me washing off and you stripping the sheets," Dimitri clarified.
"Oh, you see that beautiful scent of your aftershave was making me nauseous."
"Oh Roza, I didn't know."
"Of course you wouldn't you idiot. I just told you." Wow, I was really cranky today.
"Well…" His fingers ghosted over my arms leaving a trail of goose bumps where he touched. "Did it happen again today while I wasn't here?"
"Once when I woke up and got your note. I smelt the lingering aftershave on it and it provoked the nausea. I went straight back to bed after that and didn't wake up after you came and I smelt you." I told him truthfully because honestly, I didn't feel like beating around the bush. And I know he would have gotten it out of me sooner or later so why not the former? It would have to happen eventually. Just saves me the fight in the end.
"So that's three times today Roza?" I nodded. "Did you eat anything for today?" I shook my head no. he loosed one of his arms from my waist and reached to the bedside table. I sat up and almost drooled when he gave me a bag filled with freshly baked chocolate doughnuts. I grabbed them and devoured the first three in record time. Dimitri chuckled and I glared at him playfully.
"Go easy on those Roza, we don't want you throwing up again." A "thirsty" came out of my filled mouth and Dimitri reached over to get the water bottle on the side. I gulped the first half down and sighed when everything went down.
"You're the best Comrade. You know that?" I whispered to him in awe.
"Thank you Roza. You're something yourself." I moaned when I bit into my fourth doughnut.
"Where did you get these? The cafeteria ones aren't nearly as good." I moaned a little louder this time and Dimitri laughed out loud.
"I made them." I turned to him with scrunched up eyebrows and an are-you-serious-face.
I snorted. "You bake?"
"On contrary to your belief. I do and cook too. My mother taught me. I made them before I came. Thought you could use some love in the form of your favourite food."
"Well aren't you the sweetest?" I pinched his cheeks like a mother would a baby. "I'm glad you can because I can't even boil water. Who's gonna cook for me when we move into Court?"
He smiled and said, "I will. I will always feed you. I'll never let you go hungry." I yawned loudly. "Go to sleep Roza."
"But I don't wanna!" I said as a child would when their parent would tell them to go to bed. He chuckled again when I yawned for a second time. "Well maybe I am tired. Just a bit." I started to lull into dreamland when I wondered what Dimitri's would sound like when he sang. "Sing me to sleep." I gave him pouty lips and all. I even squealed when he nodded his head.
Now it's time to say good night
Good night, sleep tight
Now the sun turns out his light
Good night, sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me
Dream sweet dreams for you
Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Good night, sleep tight
Now the moon begins to shine
Good night, sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me
Dream sweet dreams for you
Mmmmmm
Mmmmmm
Mmmmmmmmmm
Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Good night, sleep tight
Now the sun turns out his light
Good night, sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me
Dream sweet dreams for you
It was just as beautiful as I imagined.
A/N- Here it finally is. Thanks for being so patient. The past two weeks have been so hectic with six tests all in the same week. But I finally got it up. Hope you liked it.
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The answer to last chapter is Rose did break her ankle on a rotted bench when coming back from the mall trip. This chapter's question is;
In Frostbite who was helping the Strigoi at the Badica residence when Rose and Dimitri went for her Qualifier?
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