Hey, guys. I'm so sorry this is coming so late when I told you I'd update after school. I've been exhausted. I fell asleep after school and didn't wake up until just now.
I was told that you wanted more Dimitri P.O.V., but I really can't do that unless I put more fluff in there. If I do a Dimitri P.O.V. for normal events, it would be repetitive and I sincerely doubt anyone, including myself, would like it.
I'm reluctant to put any more fluff than is already in the story but only due to the fact that if they are all lovey-dovey the entire time, it doesn't keep you in suspense for the next time, does it?
Richelle Mead owns all characters in this story.
Lissa P.O.V.
When I woke up this morning, I was the only one awake. I had planned on waking up early and waking Rose up as well. I had wanted to talk to her about Dimitri, but when I opened the door to her room...well...she wasn't there.
I knew where she was in that moment, but I wasn't going to drag her out of Dimitri's room. Especially if I didn't know whether or not they were... indecent. Instead, I woke Christian.
"Christian?" I put my hand on his shoulder, willing him to wake up. "Christian, wake up."
It took a few more minutes of this before his eye lids fluttered open and he looked at me. Concern flooded his features when he saw my conflicted expression.
"What's wrong, Liss?" He asked apprehensively.
"I just wanted to talk. About Rose." He looked confused. " And Dimitri."
"What do you mean? What about them? Are they okay?" He sat up in bed.
"Rose...isn't in her room."
It wasn't getting through to him. "Of course she is. Where else would she be?"
"Christian, for somebody that claims to be so observant, you really are oblivious." I took a deep breath, not knowing if I should tell him or wait for Rose to tell everybody herself. If she ever did. I frowned. No, I wasn't going to keep secrets. I was going to tell Christian, if only so I wasn't alone with this. "Chris, they are in love with each other. Where do you think she is?"
He sat in bed, his brows furrowed, processing what I had just told him. He sighed. "Of course they are. That would explain the...the looks they were giving each other yesterday. And the silent conversations. Do you think they figured that out yet?"
I bit my lip. "She's in his room, Chris. I'd say they have."
"Holy shit! Do you think they...did it?" He asked.
I shrugged not knowing the answer to that question. "No... I-I don't think they did." I knew Rose. She was a virgin, and while, it didn't matter where you had sex for your first time as long as you are with the person you love, I know she wouldn't want five of her best friends around when it happened.
Christian nodded in understanding. "Just go back to sleep, Liss. I doubt it's a big secret. If it was, they are incredibly bad at hiding it. They'll wake up at the same time as the rest of us anyway, and, if Rose isn't ready to tell everyone, they'll just assume she came out of her own room. For now, just stop worrying about it."
He laid back down, pulling me with him. His kissed my forehead and fell back asleep. I had a feeling that it wouldn't be that simple though, but I let go of my worry and let sleep take me under anyway.
Dimitri P.O.V.
When I had first awakened, I was confused. Having someone in my bed, was unexpected to say the least. I had pulled back, not knowing who it was but when I saw Rose's sleeping face, the events of last night came crashing back to me. I smiled. She had told me she loved me.
I watched Rose for a few moments while she slept. Her features were soft and her hair was messy, though she still looked as beautiful as ever. I still couldn't say it was my favorite look on her though. I much prefer when she is laughing.
I put my left arm around her waist protectively. Pulling her closer to my body, I breathed in the smell of her shampoo. She, in turn, snuggled deep into my chest, burying her face in the crook of my neck. I stroked her hair until she woke up fifteen minutes later.
She looked up at me with sleepy eyes. "How long have you been awake?"
"Only a few minutes. I didn't want to wake you."
"Well, I'm up now." She told me, standing up. "Let's go get some coffee." She thought for a moment and smiled. "And donuts."
I chuckled. "So, what, you love donuts more than me now?"
She looked at me and frowned. "I don't love anything more than you."
I pulled her in for a hug, resting my chin on the top of her head. We stayed in the embrace for a few minutes.
"I love you too." I whispered. "Come on, let's go get your donuts." And just like that, the tension in the room was gone and we snapped into our playful roles.
For the record, I was half-asleep when writing this chapter, so I hope you don't hate it. If you do, tell me. I'll re-write it after school tomorrow. I might put it another chapter today. I don't know for sure. I do know that within the next... two chapters, I want to reveal the relationship to the Belikov's. I wonder how they'll take it. ;)
