D POV
It has been a full twenty-four hours and Roza's condition has yet to change. She still lay in the hospital bed, tubes and wires hooked up to her at all different angles. All I needed was for her to wake up. To give me a sign that she was getting better. Her friends had come in to visit her when they could between classes. I hated to leave, but I had to when I was on duty. People would also get suspicious of us if I literally never left her side, they would clearly see that we were more than mentor and student. For the sake of her future as a guardian, I couldn't have that. Her father came back to the school once he heard of her health. Regardless of how I felt about the man, it was nice to not have to pretend around someone. He knew about us, and supported us. When he visits, we would often talk about Roza. Her past, her future, the great things we both know she can accomplish. It was now curfew for the students, which also meant that my visitation hours were over. I looked at the door to make sure no one was around, I quickly bent down to kiss Roza's forehead. "Please get better my love. Please wake up." I left the infirmary and went to my room. Tomorrow I would do my morning duty, visit her in the afternoon, then go back for an hour after my evening duty around the wards.
All morning I had been wanting to get to her, even though I was exhausted from my early morning shifts I made my way to the infirmary rather my own bed. When I walked into her room she was the same as before, she did have more color to her skin than when she first came in here but that was all that had changed. I sat in the chair by her bed and softly spoke to her, pleading with her to wake up. It had been too long for there to be no signs of improvement, every minute I worried for her more and more. I knew it sounded bad, but at this point I didn't know if she was going to make it. I knew I should hold out hope, and I did, but I also had to look at the facts. The facts were, according to the doctor, that if she hadn't woken up in the first twenty-four hours; which there was a seventy percent chance of happening, then each hour after that her chances of waking up went down by five percent. She was now down to a forty percent chance of waking up. I hated those odds. I sat back in my chair, making myself comfortable. Suddenly, my phone went off, Alberta was calling me. "Belikov."
"Guardian Belikov, I was wondering if it was possible for you switch shifts with Guardian Aveyard. She can take your next shift that's in a few hours if you will be willing to cover hers tomorrow from one to four around the wards."
"Sure thing." She hung up and I was left in the silent room with the love of my life… who was currently on her death bed. I set my phone on the table and closed my eyes, I didn't plan on falling asleep, but at last, I did.
R POV
I heard beeping. A rather annoying beeping. I pealed my eyes open to be met with a bright white light, I instantly closed my eyes. The light hurting. After a few moments, I slowly opened my eyes so they could adjust to my surroundings. I was in the infirmary. I looked to my left, there was multiple machines that had wires connecting me to them. I looked to my right; there, in a chair, was Dimitri sleeping soundly. I honestly don't know how he managed to fall asleep in that uncomfortable chair, especially with his height and muscular body. He will no doubt wake of cramping in many different places. I gently placed my hand on his knee. He stirred, after a few moments I saw him start to wake up. He fixed his position in the chair and winced, yup, like I said, lots of cramps. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at me. His dark brown eyes met my own, I could see the shock of seeing me awake clear on his face. He pulled his chair closer and put his hand against my cheek. I felt comfort from his touch. "Roza?" He asked.
"The one and only Comrade." He broke out in one of his heart stopping smiles and kissed me passionately on the lips. I kissed him back with just as much passion and love, but pulled back much too soon for both our liking, encase a doctor were to walk in.
"You're really awake."
"Yeah. How long was I out for?"
"Almost two days. I was so worried Roza, I…I didn't think you were going to wake up." I shook my head.
"I could never leave you Comrade, I just needed some time to heal is all." He stood up and stretched.
"I'm going to go get the doctor, I'll be right back." He did as he said and soon returned with a doctor.
"Hello Rosemarie, I'm doctor Aveyard. How are you feeling?" I thought about it for a moment. Just then I realized that I felt much better than I had before, and I told her just that.
"That's great. We've found that that's what happens with most of our patients that have gotten this virus."
"So, does that mean I'm good to go then Doc?"
"Sadly no, I'm going to keep you here over night for observation, but if all goes well then you will be able to leave tomorrow." I nodded my head. She soon left after disconnecting me from most of the machines. Dimitri sat back in the chair and looked and me with love.
"I'll be able to stay until visiting hours are over. Then I can come bring you back to your room in the morning.
"Thank you, for always being there for me."
"Of course Milaya, there's nowhere else i'd rather be." The wooden door to my room opened and in walked my father. It feels like a life time ago that I saw him last.
"Kizm, I came as soon as I heard that you were awake. How are you?"
"I'm good Baba, I feel much better. The doctor said that I can leave tomorrow morning."
"That's great news." He turned to face Dimitri.
"Belikov, I can see you're in a much better mood than when I last saw you."
"Yes, much less stressed out now that Roza is awake and getting better." I frowned when I looked over at him, not at all happy to hear that I had been causing him so much stress.
"I'm sorry Comrade, I've been stressing you out so much lately. You don't deserve that."He grabbed my hand and squeezed it.
"Hush Roza, It's not your fault. Don't feel bad." I nodded, regardless of what I thought I was going to keep it to myself. An argument would not be good for either of us right now.
"Hey, what time is it?" I ask.
"Three in the afternoon." Answers my father looking down at his watch.
"Well i'm starving, is there any way I good get my hands on some food?" The two men in the room laughed.
"Of course food is the only thing on your mind right now. I'll go to the cafeteria and see what I can get you Roza, but remember, you haven't been eating much since you got sick so you're going to have to pace yourself."
"Okay, but if there are any chocolate donuts left please pick me up one!" I called as he walked out of the room. I looked back at my father. Meeting his eyes that were the exact same shade of brown as my own.
"Did mom know that I was sick?"
"No, I don't think so. When I was last here I went to the office and filled out some paperwork to make sure that encase of emergency's they would call me rather your mother. I know with her guarding she won't be able to be around here for you. However, once I got the call the other day I did try and call her, but she didn't pick up. I left her a voicemail."
"Thank you baba. For being here. It's nice to have at least one parent that I can count on." He didn't bother correcting me and saying that I could count on my mother as well, because we both knew that wasn't true. After a few minutes of casual conversation Dimitri came back with two brown paper bags and a coffee cup.
"I'm sorry to say that there were no donuts. Although I'm actually glad because so much chocolate after being sick isn't good for you." I pouted, he chuckled and kissed me softly. "Maybe you'll be in luck tomorrow Roza, but as of now I got you a cucumber sandwich, some tea and a biscuit.
"Ah well, it's no chocolate doughnut but I do like the sound of that. Pass it over Comrade."I ate my food and chatted with my father and boyfriend. I had to say, regardless of the fact that I was still in the hospital, I enjoyed myself. Dimitri and I didn't have to pretend around my father. For that, I was forever grateful to him. Even though he only recently came into my life, I loved and trusted him as if I grew up always having him as my baba. I knew we already had a much better relationship than my mother and I. After a few hours of talking and relaxing it was time for them to go so I could sleep. My father told me that he was going to be staying around for a while for which I was happy about. After he left, Dimitri kissed me with much more passion than he ever would in front of someone else, it was a kiss that was reserved for behind closed doors.
"I really am so happy that you're awake and getting better. You need to stay in good health."
"I'll do my best Comrade."I said smiling up warmly at him.
"I also talked to the doctor, she said that after tomorrow you will be able to get back to training and classes."
"Oh thank god. It's been too long." He chuckled and kissed my cheek before standing all the way up, getting ready to leave.
"Now get some sleep Roza, i'll be here in the morning when they discharge you."
"Goodnight." I said as I watched him walk away.
"Goodnight."
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