Ok before we start, I have to say this chapter was not beta-ed so all mistakes are soley mine. AND before you rad I suggest you go listen to Sugarland's All I Want To Do because it really sets the mood for this chapter. Happy reading and hope you enjoy!
Previously;
Like in the teacups, I closed my eyes until I felt the wheel stop. I opened them and took in the sight. Now it was fully dark and from the top seeing the tent tops and lights was the most beautiful landscape I've taken in. I felt as if we were on top of the world.
My mouth was gaped open at the sight because Dimitri placed two fingers at the base of my chin and brought it up, slightly tilting my head towards him. His lips pressed against mine with ferocity and I returned with the same intensity.
My tongue tangoed with his, constantly fighting for dominance but still sweet and not rough at the same time. I loved it. I loved him. It was a perfect moment, with the perfect scenery and the perfect guy in my arms.
Perfect.
As I rubbed the sleep from my eyes, I walked over to the bathroom planning on taking a shower before going downstairs and eating breakfast.
Last night was amazing and to be honest, I was still floating on cloud nine. The feeling was fantastic and I never wanted to come down. I turned on the hot water and let it melt away any negativity I was feeling; if I was feeling any. I felt so great I started humming, something I hadn't done in such a long time.
"I don't want to get up baby, let's turn off the phone
I don't want to go to work today or even put my makeup on
I've got better things to do than my to do list anyway
Hide under the covers and waste away the day
Let's just lay here and be lazy, baby drive me crazy
All I want to do wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wooo
All I want to do wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wooo is love you
I got my whole life to change the world and climb the ladders
Looking at you looking at me is the only thing that matters
Come a little closer baby, we can talk without the words
Hang a sign on the door, please do not disturb
Let's just lay here and be lazy, baby drive me crazy
All I want to do wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wooo
All I want to do wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wooo is love you
Give me a kiss, from that Elvis lip,
You don't want to miss this,
All I want to do wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wooo
All I want to do wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wooo is love you wo woo
All I really want to do,
All I really want to do,
All I really want to do is love you, love you, love you
Come a little closer baby, we can talk without the words
Hang a sign on the door, please do not, please do not, please do not, please do not disturb
When I lay down in the evening all I really want to do,
When I wake up, when I wake up in the morning baby, all I really want to do..."
I think I surprised myself when I just let the words flow out of my mouth. I had heard it a long time ago and I'm surprised I even remembered it. It was one of those upbeat, good loving songs that you couldn't not help but sing, even if you were not in love.
I quickly dressed in my favourite pair of denim jeans and blood red tank top. I left my hair falling in natural waves down my back. Satisfied with my appearance I brushed my teeth and then went to the kitchen.
I didn't hear any noise, so I assumed Dimitri was out on one of his morning runs. I was going to have to join him one of these days; I hadn't really gotten back in the groove since I moved in.
I threw some Fruit Loops into a bowl and doused them in milk. I took a seat at the table with a glass of orange juice along with my food.
I scooped up some of the colourful cereal and occasionally took a sip of the orange liquid. I picked up my phone and went to my messages. There was an unread text from Lissa which I promptly opened.
Do u wanna hang 2day? -L
We seriously hadn't had any girl time in a long time. So I said yes.
For sure. Ask M 2. -R
As I waited for her response I took my now empty dishes to the dishwasher and packed them inside. I heard a chime and went over to the source.
Already did. She said yes. Mall after lunch? -L
Oh Liss, always looking for an excuse to go to the mall. I typed out my response and sent it, telling her I'd see her later.
I had about two hours until I had to meet Mia and Lissa, and I was bored as hell. It was 10:30 in the morning, which meant Dimitri should've been back a long time ago. I decided to check his study slash library.
Without knocking, I opened the door and walked in. Dimitri was sitting in the swivel chair behind his desk with his feet propped up on it and hands cradling his head from behind. He had a huge smile written on his face and his eyes glistened, looking over at the man beside him.
Ivan, was leaning on a bookcase with his arms crossed in front of him and one ankle tucked under the other. Even though his back was facing me, I could tell he had a relaxed posture and his face mimicked Dimitri's.
I stood by the door but inside the room. Not wanting to interrupt, I walked back outside and closed the door quietly. My phone started to vibrate against my butt so I took it out from my back pocket to see it was ringing and it was Mason.
"Hey Mase, what's up?"
"Rosie, I need your help."
"Sure Ashford, whatcha need?"
"Um Mia and I are coming up on our four year anniversary-"
"Wow that's great Mason. I'm surprised with both of your dating histories that you lasted so long." I said a wee bit sarcastically but the majority of me meaning it.
"-as I was saying," he said playfully. Mason had a good humour like me, it's part of why we clicked. "I want to propose, make it official."
"Oh Mase," that was really sweet and I supported their relationship all the way so of course I would agree. And I admit, I did pull a Lissa and squealed while jumping up and down. "Go for it!"
"Aww is Rosie getting all sappy on me?"
"Don't push it Mason-"
He laughed. "Oh Rose,"
"Did you talk to her dad?" I say dad because when we were still in school, Mia lost her mom. She was mugged in an alleyway and when she refused to give the thugs what they wanted, they slit her throat. Mia was in the car and saw the whole thing.
"Yeah I did, right before we came here. I got his blessing, and now I have yours too. I know how close you guys are and you mean a lot to her."
"Mase, we don't mean a lot to each other," I started. "We're family, we mean so much more."
"Yeah yeah all that girl mush and stuff. Anyway I wanted to ask you if you would come ring shopping with me? I have an idea of what I want to get her but I need another opinion. I would take Lissa but…"
I knew what he was going to say. Things as big as this don't stay a secret for long when shared with Lissa.
"Alright but I'm going to the mall later with her and Lissa so I can't do it today. What about next week? You guys are still here right?"
"Um no about that, I got the dates wrong of one of my exams and it turns out we have to leave in two days so I can get to write it in time."
I smacked my forehead. "Mase…seriously?" He was known for forgetting a lot of things but something as important as this? Unbelievable.
"Ok ok how about tomorrow? Or later tonight?"
"Tomorrow's good and I'm planning on getting down on one knee before we leave; so she can share it with the people who mean most to her."
"That's so sweet Mase. Now who's the mushy one?"
"Shut up Hathaway. Alright I gotta go now because Mia's looking for me."
"See you later Ashford."
I pressed the end call button and decided it was time to get ready for our girl powwow. I ran upstairs and stood in front of my closet debating on whether I should wear a dress, for easy changing, or jeans so when I went into a store I could try on a skirt or pants, with a top. Even though it was winter, it was still pretty warm down south. Eventually I settled on my favourite, blue jean capris and one of Dimitri's old tops with Cyrillic writing on it that tucked messily into the waistband of my jeans. I left my hair down and grabbed my over the shoulder purse with a long chain and swung it over one shoulder. Looking in the mirror, I decided my appearance was presentable. If I was really honest with myself, I looked cute in a sexy casual way. I picked up my white converse with a single red stripe on each and headed down the stairs after slipping on my brown plaid fedora.
This time, I knocked on the library's door before entering and was graced with both men's attention upon entering. They smiled at me and I felt my own red stained lips rise at the corners.
"Roza," I heard Dimitri's voice for the first time this morning. I sauntered over to him and took his feet of the desk from where it remained since this morning. I sat down on his lap, hooking my arm behind his neck and resting my head on his shoulder.
"Hi," I breathed out. "I thought I'd just let you know I'm going out in half an hour because we might have a repeat of yesterday." I giggled. Woah, Rose Hathaway does not giggle. I had no idea where that came from.
"That will never happen again," Dimitri said and playfully wagging his finger at me.
"What happened yesterday?" I heard a new voice enter the conversation.
"Mind your own business Ivan." I heard Dimitri say and then right after I said, "I scared him."
"Roza," He sighed shaking his head. "Ivan is so nosy; he's going to hang this over my head now."
"Dude how'd she scare you?" Ivan looked as if he wanted to jump for joy. "No one ever scares Dimitri Belikov!"
I hopped up from Dimitri's lap and walked over to Ivan, dragging out my movements so they almost seemed wispy, like I was on a runway. I stood in front of him and used one arm to wrap around his neck and bring it to the back of his head then maneuvered myself so my lips were right by his ear. I stood up on my tiptoes and dragged my fingertips of my free hand across his neck, down his chest and back up, and used to fingers to put on the base of his chin.
"Well Ivan," I let my words flow and watched his Adam's apple bob, I circled it before putting my fingers back on his chin. He shuddered and I continued, "Wouldn't you like to know?"
Now in a state of shock I pulled back and laughed whole heartedly at his expression and his weak riddened face. Still watching Ivan in a daze I moved over to Dimitri and kissed his cheek giving him a silent goodbye.
"Zeklos, stop lusting after my woman!" I heard a deep voice rumble with a hint of friskiness. His woman? I'd have to talk to him about that tonight, make sure he knew how much I loved hearing it.
Where r u? –R
I sent a message Lissa's way.
Food court. Getting some lunch b4 we start –L
I spotted the faces of my two best friends and walked over to their table, sitting down at the empty seat. Both of them had garden salads, with a cup of yogurt and a strawberry smoothie. I wrinkled my nose and asked them, "How can you eat that, only?"
"Well hello to you too." Mia rolled her eyes at me and continued to pick at her food. Lissa passed something over my way and I grinned. The paper packaging was grease covered and it smelt of fast food.
"Thank you Liss," I praised her. "You are a goddess." I opened it and started spearing fries with my fork, stuffing them into my mouth.
After we were all done, we walked with our arms linked together. Lissa squealed when we stopped in front of Victoria Secret.
"We have to go in here," before either me or Mia had the chance to complain, she pulled us in and immediately starting pushing bras into our arms in all sorts or colour, push up and no push up.
"Woah, Lissa we have a lot already, no need for any more." Mia said as she struggled to hold the many she was carrying.
"But we haven't even gotten to the panties and-"
"Liss this is a lot already. Why don't we start with this and move onto the others when we're done." Lissa didn't look happy at my words but complied nonetheless as we all headed to the dressing rooms.
Before trying on any of the bras, I dumped them all on the bench and separated the ones I liked from the ones I didn't. The ones in the keep for now pile were mostly nude shades, some vibrant colours and mostly lacy.
The first one I tried on I liked right away. It was push up and ivory white with black lace around the bottom of the cups and the straps. The second was a black with a deep very noticeable plunge and satin. That was in the to buy pile too. There were 2 others but they were all different variations of the second one in different colours; one in coral pink, and one in grey. The last two were a strapless nude one and a strapless baby pink one with lace covered cups and a small black bow in front.
I opened my door when I heard a knock on it and my two best friends were standing there, each with one babydoll sleepwear in their hand. They pushed me into the room, with the pieces of clothing and closed the door. I could hear the anxious foot tapping outside so I hurried up and put the first on.
It was a deep purple with triangle lace cups with a shiny ribbon bow that was the top of the empire waist. The rest followed in pretty pleats until upper thigh and right below my butt. It was really pretty but it wasn't the one for me so I put on the second one hoping it would turn out better.
The second was white and halter. The straps and right below the bust had fantastic embroidery, beading and sequins. It was an empire waist and was just a bit shorter than the last. The colour really complimented my skin tone and right away I decided it would drive Dimitri crazy.
I just had to show the girls so I opened the door and they both came barrelling in the minute I cracked it open. Lissa stood there with her mouth open and Mia had a smirk on her face.
"I told you this was it. She looks fantastic in it and imagine what it would do to Dimitri," said Mia. "If I were into girls then I would totally jump her right now."
"Definitely. Oh Rose you have to get it and if not then I'll get it for you." Lissa spoke.
"Like I'm going to let this one get away," I said with a snort. "Where is your stuff?"
Mia held up the cute little shopping bag that Victoria Secret allows you to put things in before checking out.
"Alright, let's go pay and ditch this shindig."
17 bags, 4 hours and 2 trips to the bathroom to reapply makeup and pee after 3 large soft drinks, we were finally done shopping and I was ready to drop dead. My feet were killing me; I forgot how we used to be before everything happened. Every two weeks, Lissa and I and if Mia were here, would head to the mall and shop til we drop. Literally.
I picked up my phone and lazily punched number one into it and pressed the green phone. I waited for 3 rings until I heard what or rather who I wanted to.
"Roza," I moaned at the way he said my name and partially from pain. Dimitri chuckled deeply. I moaned again but this time all from tiredness. "What's wrong?"
"Come outside?"
"Okay." I hung up and watched as the door cracked open. Dimitri came out in a pair of dark wash jeans and a black fitted long sleeve. He walked over to the driver's side and I rolled the window down.
"Comrade?"
"Yes Roza?"
"Carry me inside please." He chortled deeply but opened the car door. My arms flung out like a small child's would when begging to be picked up. I locked them around his neck and he slipped an arm beneath my knees and the other around my shoulder blades. Kicking the door shut with his foot, he carried me inside until I was up in our room and on the soft mattress.
I yawned loudly. "Can you take the bags out the trunk please?" I said already half asleep. I didn't hear his answer because I was already lost in the land of dreams.
The amazing smell wafted into the room and I woke up, padding down the stairs to go find out where it was coming from.
"Mmm what is that?" I walked into the kitchen and the smell intensified, it was a good thing though. Dimitri was stirring something in a pot on the stove so I walked up and wrapped my arms around his waist from behind, resting my head on his muscular back.
"Here try this," He turned around in my arms and held out a spoon. Trusting him completely not to poison me, I downed the liquid without even looking at what it was. As it ran down my throat, I couldn't help but sigh in satisfaction.
"This is so good Dimitri." I kissed his cheek and went to go set the table since dinner was almost done. I took down two soup bowls and two glasses but Dimitri stopped me and guided my hands back to the cupboard where he put them back. I started to protest but he reached to the shelf higher above and pulled down two wine glasses. I swiped them from him when I gave him a kiss and set it on the table with our bowls and spoons.
Dimitri turned off the stove and emptied the contents of the pot into a larger dish and bringing that to the table. He brought out the bottle of wine and lit the candles. It was all so romantic; something was up.
He pulled out my chair for me and I sat down. Using the ladle, he spooned out some of the delicious soup into my bowl then his. He opened the wine and poured the red liquid into my glass. I waited until he did the same to me before picking up my spoon.
We both finished pretty much at the same time and I refilled my wine, drinking it in one gulp.
"I would like to toast, between the two of us." I raised my eyebrows at Dimitri's words. "To Roza," I rolled my eyes at this but let him continue, "Who has had a number one hit for the past three weeks. Congratulations."
I shot up from my chair, "Are you serious?" He nodded and downed whatever was in his glass with a smile.
"Shut up…no way!" I was fighting my own smile. He shrugged his shoulders and sent a wink my way.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes Roza, why would I not be?"
I squealed. I can't believe I did but I squealed. Just like when I had found out about Mason's idea to propose to Mia, I jumped up and down now. My feet moved like I was running really fast on the spot and my hands were in the air, pumping up and down. Still in my own little bubble, I twirled myself around and around, kicking my legs and arms out where I deemed necessary. That was my own happy dance.
"Oh Roza," Dimitri said scooping me in a hug and joining me. He twirled me around and I did the same to him. We danced like no one was watching, just crazily.
"WOOOOOO!" I screamed out. I went over to the speakers and pressed play not looking at what song was up next, and not caring what it was when I heard it.
Now I gotta cut loose, footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
I laughed at how coincidental this was. My body shook loose and I let go, getting lost in the music.
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Jack, get Mack, come on before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose
I grabbed Dimitri and we were a tangled mess of flopping limbs and rotating bodies. Oh man, there were no words to describe the feeling of your song being number one for 3 weeks straight. My dreams were finally coming true, this was the final piece. And I loved that it happened with the man that held my heart.
By the time the song was done we were sweating and I fell on top of Dimitri who in turn fell on the couch when we had moved our little party over to the family room. I sighed and stretched out like a starfish on him. Dimitri rolled us over so we were on our sides, his back to the sofa sack and my face in the crook of his neck, facing him.
I pressed closer and touched my lips with his. "I love you."
"I love you Roza. I'm so happy for you."
"Me too." I laughed at that. "And it's even more special because I get to share it with you." I said placing special emphasis on you.
I yawned. "Night comrade."
"Goodnight Roza, sweet dreams." I felt his lips press against my forehead twice and allowed myself to be lulled asleep by the Dimitri's slow breathing and steady heartbeat.
A/N- Quick update yay! I didn't get all 15 reviews but I decided to post because of my birthday today! I turned 15 this morning!
Disclaimer; Richelle Mead owns all VA content used. Sugarland owns the song All I Want To Do and Kenny Loggins owns Footlose.
IMPORTANT- I will be changing my pen name and until I do, this note will be up on every update til it is.
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