The school day was just starting when we finally returned to the safety of the campus when we eventually passed the barrier I slumped with exhaustion having not allowed myself to relax until Lissa was safe. The only thing I thought about was my pillow and sleeping for approximately 12 hours, but that was not going to happen apparently. Dimitri whisked us off to Kirova's office where I knew a thorough, and uncalled for, speech was going to be directed at me.
"How dare you run off after a strigoi" Kirova practically screamed, her eyes bulging and fangs bared. "How dare you go on the offence rather than leave immediately with the others. You put Princess Dragomir in more danger by going after the strigoi than letting him go and returning to the school."
Of course I was the obvious choice when choosing the scapegoat, under aged, a novice, take your pick of the reason, but I was not going to let her undermine my decision (although looking back on the event, it was a stupid one).
"Lissa is safer now with one less strigoi coming after her, I couldn't let the strigoi escape in case there were more out there."
"A well-placed argument, but never the less you will be punished by having more training sessions with Dimitri and no social calls with other students. Until you learn that Miroi come first, your social life stops here. You obviously went after that strigoi to prove to everyone that you are better than they are." She finished the statement with a sneering demeanor, obviously ready for me to create an outburst so she could dole out more punishment.
I was ready to hang the consequences and let her hear my mind using a few choice curse words when I felt Lissa send soothing emotions to try and relax me. "Let it be Rose, we both know that it isn't true," said Lissa through the bond. "Just let her win this time so we can leave and sleep."
I swallowed my pride for her and bowed my head in submission. Kirova looked pleased with the turnout and sent us out of her office. She directed that Lissa would go and sleep in her dormitory, but I would go to class. I sent my sharpest look at her, one that had left many of my peers in sheer terror and stormed off in a huff. Dimitri walked me to class in a comfortable silence. I was surprised that I didn't feel the urge to fill in the gaps with my sarcastic humour and rather enjoy his presence.
Dimitri broke the silence as we were reaching my first class, "You did well today under the pressure of the situation. Even though it is not my place to say, I think that Kirova was being harsh on you for no apparent reason." This warmed me, dragging me out of my dull mood.
"Don't worry comrade, I'm used to it," I said smiling hiding my blushing cheeks under my long, thick hair. Why was I blushing? I suddenly had the realisation that I was crushing hard on my instructor which was so not okay. We came to a stop outside the classroom where my classmates had already entered. Not ready to meet the staring and whispering of my classmates just yet, I leaned on the side of the door and glanced up at Dimitri.
His hair had been pulled back up into his usual loose ponytail and was standing with confidence which was emphasised by his incredible height. I suddenly realised that he must be as tired as I was although he didn't show it.
"I hope you go and sleep as well, you haven't slept for over 12 hours!"
"You know that we can stay awake for ages if necessary," he said with a smirk
"Yes. But that is only when we don't have a choice. Since I know your dormitory cannot be more than ten minutes away, I recommend sleeping for at least an hour or two."
He nodded slowly, "That is true, I will go talk to Guardian Petrov to see if I can get off my shift."
"Good it will make me feel better," I said before I thought and instantly regretted it. Although it could be taken innocently it marked a level of affection that I didn't want to acknowledge. My plan had always been to stay aloof from Dimitri, this was not what I wanted.
"Well I better go in, I will see you this afternoon," I said and quickly opened the door to Stan's class. I didn't look back so I didn't see if he had realised how much that statement had meant to me.
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