Hello my lovelies, I have returned yet again with another chapter for you guys.
How do you guys like the idea of Rose and Dimitri being friends? Do you think it can work?
Well there is only one way to find out!
I really had no clue what to expect from this new friendship between Dimitri and I, but I really liked it. I thought he was just offering to be an even more involved mentor, just there to listen to me complain about things and offer sage advice or criticize me for not doing something.
I would have never expected what his behavior was really like. Dimitri actually became my friend. Mostly in the evenings, since I did not have to worry about catching a class, we would usually just talk after training. I usually talked about school, my friends, or memories on the run or at the academy. Dimitri would sometimes talk about work; guardian schedules and other guardians, the good and the bad. Sometimes, he would also tell me about his time at St. Basil's or just his time spent in Russia with his family. I remembered when he told me he was the only boy with three sisters. I immediately imagined them making him dress up, which he admitted to begrudgingly.
He is actually pretty funny too. I remember when I was really pissed off because I left Stan's class and Dimitri asked me about it. When I told him about Stan trying to embarrass me in front of the class, he looked really pissed off, more angry than I have ever seen him. Then he called Stan a dickhead. My eyes almost fell out of my head. With his accent and usually clean mouth I never expected to hear him curse at all. After that I begged him to say more curse words in English, which he refused to do, but he laughed either way.
The only backlash to all of this is that I seemed to have fallen for him more. His smile, the way he really laughs which is a deep hearty chuckle, to his charming and misleadingly shy personality. I thought I would find something I didn't like but I didn't. He was perfect in every way.
Getting to know Roza more was the best thing I could have ever done. I seemed to have fallen deeper for her, and the crazy part is, I think she is too. I love hearing and watching the enthusiastic way she tells a story every day and the way she stares at me when I tell her a story of my own. She even snorts a little bit when I make her laugh really hard. Whenever she does, she tries to stifle her mirth, but I can't help but feel prouder that I made her feel that way.
The best part by far though is our daily hug. We didn't speak about it, but ever since that day, before we split apart, we share a farewell hug. I love having her so close to me, I try to inhale as much of her scent as I can and try to imprint the feeling of her in my mind. Sometimes our hugs are jovial and grandiose, other times its intense, like we both want nothing more to cling to one another.
Today, Rose and I got caught up in our conversation for so long that curfew was in just a few minutes. I decided to walk Rose to her room to prevent her from getting in trouble, until I got a better idea.
Dimitri was kind enough to walk me back to my room after we got to into our conversation after practice , we continued to talk during the walk. I wasn't paying attention at all until we stopped walking and weren't by the dhampir dorms. I was right in front of Lissa's dorm room. I looked at Dimitri, confused that we were here but he just looked at me and shrugged.
"I figured you should have some fun with some of your friends" he suggested.
I knew what he meant. Since I have come out of my self-imposed exile, I decided to keep up with my studies and training. I actually find myself wanting to maintain my better grades. However, I am left with little time to spend with my friends and I miss them, especially Lissa. Although, I can always check up on her through the bond, I only use it to keep her safe, anything more feels like an invasion of her privacy. She is like a sister to me and I missed our girl time.
"Just make sure that you leave at a decent time if you end up spending the night, if you leave before simply say that you fell asleep by accident" Dimitri advised.
"Comrade, are you asking me to lie?" holding my hand to my chest in fake shock.
"I'm telling you to have fun, Rose. Enjoy your night. And no training tomorrow either."
"Thanks, Comrade but I will not be missing training."
"But…"
"No buts, I actually enjoy our training sessions, so I wouldn't celebrate you canceling one of them." I tried to say nonchalantly so I wouldn't come off saying I enjoy spending time with him.
"Ok Rose"
"Thanks, Dimitri, have a good night ok"
"You too, I will see you in the morning"
Stepping closer to him, I looked around before I reached up, wrapping my hands around his neck, giving him a hug. I loved hugging him this way because he would rest his head on my shoulder facing my neck and I would do the same, it's about as close as I have come to kissing him since the lust charm and it is intoxicating. The smell of his aftershave would always make my knees weak. It doesn't help that he would wrap his arms around my lower back, pressing almost our entire bodies together. Sometimes he would use his large warm hands to rub up and down my back too, making it difficult to not want to groan over the sensation.
We heard some foot steps a distance away so we pulled apart, but I think that we were hugging for a long time anyway. Bidding him goodnight once again I knocked on Lissa's door. I didn't have to wait long before she opened up, surprised to see me.
"Rose! What brings you by this evening. I wasn't expecting you to come over"
"Hey, do I need an excuse to hang out with my best friend? Unless you're busy, I'll just leave then"
"No no, I'm happy you are here. I have something to tell you anyway"
Hanging out with Lissa was fun. She brought me up to speed about all the Moroi gossip going on, we watched Netflix movies, and just relaxed.
Apparently, Lissa wanted to tell me about this trip she is going on for the holiday break in two weeks. She is extending the invitation to me, Mason, and Eddie too. She and Christian are going to a ski lounge in Vermont to spend time with Christian's aunt, Natasha Ozera. I could tell from the bond that Lissa was very nervous about meeting one of Christain's family members, but happy at the same time.
The idea for the trip sounded great to me, I could never leave campus unless Lissa, or the Dragomirs were doing something since I had no family or money that allowed me to go somewhere. I never really cared about the holidays; it always reminded me of the many years I spent here at the academy while everyone else was away with their families. Even though I don't really care for the snow, or cold weather at all, it was nice to see a new place anyway, especially since we would be taking a plane and I have only been on one once before. After discussing more about the trip, making plans and everything else, I decided to head back to my dorm to get ready for bed since I had training in the morning.
The next morning during training I mentioned the trip to Dimitri. He told me he was informed about the trip this morning when Alberta called him about Lissa's request to leave the school for that time. He told me he would be coming as well. For the most part, he is going to be there for extra protection, but the ski lounge is inside the wards so there is little to worry about. Hearing that he will be coming too did bring a smile to my face, I was worried that he wouldn't be able to come, and I would have to go two weeks with only texting him. When I mentioned Lissa's nervousness about meeting Christians aunt, Dimitri said she shouldn't be worried because Tasha Ozera was a nice person.
"You know her?" I asked
"She used to date my old charge Ivan for a little while. I haven't spoken to her very much since he died, probably about 2 years ago now that I think about it. She was always pretty nice, and she cares for Christian, I am sure she will love anyone that loves him."
"Good to know, so I can tell Lissa and she can relax, her being tense is kinda annoying to me" I said pointing to my temple.
That's one thing my friendship with Dimitri has also given me, someone to talk to about my bond with Lissa. It took him some time to comprehend all aspects of it, especially darkness and the fact that it is one sided, but he kept an open mind about it. It just felt good not having to hide things about myself from someone, but especially him. To be honest, I feel like he understands me way more than Lissa. Dimitri understands my worries and fears as a dhampir himself so he can actually relate to what it feels like and the amount of pressure that comes with having someone's life depend on you.
Dimitri and I stopped lifting weights and decided to do some sparring, which is, I think, both of our favorite part of training. Its like a game of chess, strategy is required more than brute strength. Our matches were becoming longer and longer. Dimitri had already pinned me about 4 times and by the feeling in my body, this was the last round and I had to make it count. Trying to push my body harder, I was able to land a pretty good kick to the upper part of Dimitri's left leg, very close to the hip. I know he felt it because I saw his eye twitch slightly on impact, which, for him, is a huge sign that I got to him. Eventually, Dimitri started to get me to the ground again, but I used my knee to hit him in his leg in the same spot. Dimitri's jaw locked, but he grabbed my other hand, pinning me to the mat.
"Dead" he exhaled.
I must have worn him out just as much as he did me. Moving my knee back down, Dimitri faltered him balance, causing him to drop most of his lower half on me. I didn't even notice since we were both trying to catch our breathes. Once I started to breathe through my nose, I caught a whiff of his musky sweaty smell, and it smelt amazing, earthy and spicy from his after shave. Feeling him panting with his forehead resting on my shoulder, my arms pinned by his hands, and his sweaty body pressed against me, I couldn't help the shot of pleasure it sent to my core. I didn't even realize I groaned slightly until Dimitri raised his head, making eye contact with me.
"Sorry, I completely got lost when my leg—"
"Don't apologize, Comrade I'm far from hurt" I smile slightly.
Looking at him, I can tell Dimitri realized what position we were in as he looked over our bodies. His eyes meeting mine again, I saw a certain softness to them, as well as a darkening with lust. No longer panting, I saw Dimitri gaze at my lips, making me want to lick them. We were so close, but who was going to give him. I bit my lips when he leaned forward slightly but stopped as I saw him hesitate a bit. I couldn't let this opportunity slip through my hands. Reaching up I placed my hand on his jaw. I trying to convey my intention in my eyes as I slowly picked my head up leaning forward.
Then we heard the gym doors open.
Hmmm? I wonder who that is, ruining a good moment between… friends.
Guess you'll have to wait until the next update you guys.
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