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The next morning Rose woke up, wishing she could go back to sleep. She was having a great dream about Dimitri. It was so great that she was still aching in between her thighs early this morning. Reaching down she was surprised by the amount of moisture she felt down there. As much as Rose knew she was attracted to Dimitri, the continuous pulsing in her nether regions was also influenced by the darkness.
Rose learned that darkness pretty much amplified all the baser human instincts, which mostly go towards violence, rage, and lust. With Lissa practicing Spirit more lately with Adrian, she can feel it seeping into her, especially when she is sleeping because her guard is down. Lissa's active sex life with Sparky doesn't help either. At this point, Rose is pretty used to controlling how darkness affects her in small doses. Luckily, training to be a Strigoi killing machine gave her plenty of opportunities to burn off the urge to hurt something.
She tried to spend the next few minutes rubbing her aching core through her pajama pants, but it only seemed to intensify. It was like her body was refusing to be satisfied by anything other than what it really wants, the Russian God.
Getting frustrated even more, she was knocked out of her focus by her alarm, letting her know that it was time to get to morning training. Literally, feeling hot and bothered, Rose decided to go without her outmost layer. Stepping outside into the cold did help extinguish her carnal desires.
Dimitri looked at her with an eyebrow raised, frustrating Rose with how well he can do that.
"I was feeling a bit too hot, Comrade. Let's get running" She said, answering his silent inquiry.
Shrugging off her reason, Dimitri turned and they began their run in a comfortable silence.
Soon they were back in the gym beginning to spar.
"I need to blow off a bit of extra steam today Comrade" Rose warned.
Understanding her, Dimitri locked his jaw as he became more focused. It wasn't the first time that he worked out with Rose to alleviate the effects of darkness. Although, she believed it was burdensome for him, Dimitri loved the fact that he could help her in a way no one else could. He felt honored that she came to him for help, and in his mind, it was one way he could protect her, which is what he felt like he was bound to do.
The sparring session was incredibly intense, but Rose felt like she was able to shake off most of the darkness. She had a quick shower and breakfast. Now that she was back in her room in the suite though, she was feeling incredibly achy. Pulling out her red two-piece swimsuit, Rose decided to head to the jacuzzi to soak for a bit before taking a short nap.
Going into the pool area, she was pleased to see no one else was there. She walked straight to the jacuzzi furthest from the door, pretty sure that she would be there for a long time. Turning around the rock shaped object used to block occupants in the jacuzzi, Rose was surprised to see that she actually wasn't there alone.
Sitting in the jacuzzi, with his eyes clothes and head leaned back, relaxing completely, was Dimitri. Rose stood there for a second admiring him when she said.
"I guess I can't even beat to here huh?"
Looking up, somewhat shocked that he wasn't paying attention to the sound of nearby steps, Dimitri stuttered "Rose? What are you doing here?"
"umm" she hesitated jokingly "I guess I'm here to… I don't know… maybe soothe my muscles too?" chuckling to herself "Come on Comrade, I'm here for the same reason you probably are"
Of course, while she was joking, she missed the way Dimitri's eyes roves over her body, never seeing this much skin exposed since the night of the lust charm.
When he didn't respond, Rose began to feel a bit awkward. "So, I guess I'll go to another jacuzzi since this on is occupied" she was getting ready to turn.
"No, we can share this one. Please Rose, I don't mind." Dimitri offered, snapping himself out of his own less than honorable thoughts.
Standing up, Dimitri felt very undressed all of a sudden, only wearing his swim trunks, he hoped he wasn't making Rose uncomfortable. Little did he know he was having the opposite effect. Seeing Dimitri shirtless was a sight Rose hadn't seen in so long, she realized that her memory from that night didn't do him justice.
Holding his hand to step into the tub, she found it difficult to not stare at his chest and sculpted abs, now glistening from the layer of water that covered his body. God, she never thought she could be jealous of a liquid before!
Sitting on the chair like fixture in the jacuzzi, Rose couldn't help but sigh as she relaxed in the hot water, head leaning against the edge of the jacuzzi.
"This is amazing Comrade, they should have something like this at St. Vlad's"
"I think they wouldn't have enough for everyone Roza." He replied chuckling a bit. "Relaxing like this will help improve your training too."
"Oh really, how's that?" Rose asked with disbelief.
"Things like this and massages are a great way to improve blood flow to the muscles. It helps with muscle recovery and flexibility, which helps to reduce the risk of injury. Haven't you ever noticed how well you feel after a massage?"
"I wouldn't know. Never had one"
"Really?" he asked kind of surprised
Opening her eyes, she looked at him "Who's offering?"
Shrugging and showing understanding Dimitri replied, "I'll help you with one, one day."
"thanks" rose said with a soft smile.
They sat in a comfortable silence for a while longer. They did begin to fidget when trying to figure out what to do with their legs though. Dimitri's long ones were taking up most of the space and Rose sitting next to him was trying to find a position to settle with. Getting tired of her twitching around, Dimitri just grabbed her legs with his hands and rested them on his lap, effectively getting her to stop and getting him to become distracted by how soft her skin was.
Looking at Rose while her eyes were closed, he couldn't help but admire her beauty, so strong yet so feminine, how could he not stare.
Looking at his body, Rose saw a few bruises littering his otherwise perfect form.
"Sorry about those" she said pointing at one nasty bruise on his shoulder with her eyes.
"Don't worry about it" Dimitri replied, he really didn't mind since she was sporting some bruises too.
"yea, the darkness was really getting to me lately with Lissa practicing her magic and stuff, I guess it's just been building up. It makes me feel really tight and pent up you know?"
"Oh, is that what Ivashkov meant at dinner last night?" he asked, trying to sound non-chalant
Rose was surprised he asked about something like that. She was pretty sure that he probably didn't pay attention to her playful back and forth with people like Adrian. Trying to find her way around answering him, Rose was feeling her cheeks warm with a small blush.
"something like that" she murmured
Opening his eyes to look at her Dimitri noticed that Rose looked, embarrassed? Now he was really curios.
"Like how?" he pressed
"remember how I told you Adrian can read auras?" Dimitri nodded
"Well he noticed a specific type of …frustration coming from me."
Looking at Dimitri's confused face, Rose seriously wanted to palm her face. How does he not get what I'm trying to say?
"Lissa and Christian have been very… active in their alone time together. Usually while I'm sleeping, my guard is down, and I get remnants of those feelings. Apparently, darkness only agitates the problem, which Adrian can see in my aura." Rose was looking at Dimitri with her eyes wide, gazing at him hoping he will put what she is saying together.
Dimitri is a smart man, he fully understood what Rose was saying to him. Well, trying to say, but he wanted to play with her so her gave her a blank clueless look in response.
Getting frustrated with this now, Rose threw her hands up in frustration.
"Dammit Dimitri, I have been sexually frustrated for a long time, the darkness makes me hornier. That what Adrian saw last night, hence the joke."
Dimitri should have expected Rose to get frustrated and admit to things in that way but hearing her admit to being sexually frustrated a lot stirred something in him that made the man in him want to immediately satisfy her needs.
"Oh… have you ever tried to… you know… um" suddenly feeling super embarrassed, Dimitri was beginning to babble a bit
"Masturbate? Yea tried it, doesn't satisfy. Calms me down for a bit though" Rose admitted, not even looking at him anymore.
Dimitri almost had a heart attack at the image of Rose pleasuring herself bombarded his mind. He couldn't deny the hardening of his manhood a bit at the idea.
Neither party said anything for a few minutes, Dimitri was trying to calm his breathing while Rose was enjoying how much better she felt being able to talk to him about it. He is always there for her.
Breaking their comfortable silence, Rose asked "Hey, can I ask you a question?"
Closing his eyes and relaxing his face so it wouldn't look like he was staring at her, Dimitri shrugged "Sure"
"Do you think Mason has a thing for me?"
Dimitri's entire body tensed unintentionally at her question, why would she ask him that? Did she have a crush on Ashford too? Maybe she wants to blow off some steam with him? He was pretty sure Rose knew how he felt about her, but maybe she doesn't feel the same way anymore. Maybe she changed her mind? Maybe, Maybe she is just tired of waiting.
"I have… noticed Novice Ashford's attention toward you lately. He might be taking a liking towards you?" he tried to say in a lighter tone, but it sounded like a groan, even to his ears.
"Hmmm"
Dimitri felt his heart drop to him feet in that moment. He always told Rose that he wanted her to be happy, and he does. But a part of him hoped, wished that they both may choose not to be with anyone if they couldn't be with each other.
Trying to keep his guardian mask intact he asked "Why ask?"
Sighing deeply Rose looked somewhat worried "Well, I had a feeling that he may like me, but I was hoping it was all in my head. Mase and I have been friends since we were four, he's a great friend, but I just don't see him that way. I don't want to hurt his feelings"
Dimitri tried and failed horribly to hide his look of relief from his face at Rose's revelation. Finally, able to breathe he outreached his arms over the edge of the jacuzzi, one of his arms went completely around Rose. She moves a bit closer, feeling comfortable in his unintentional embrace. Looking down at her now against his side he said "That's so much like you Roza, thinking about the needs of others before your own."
"I guess I do do that" she said lowly
"But remember what I alway say, enjoy your life Roza. Go out, date, and have fun." He said only meaning half of his words.
"I don't want to date just some guy outside of work or school. And I don't see you doing that either."
"A beautiful woman like you, Roza, you can catch any man's attention" he said looking at her adoringly.
"I don't just want any man's attention, Dimitri. You know I only really want one man" she said looking up at him through her lashes.
Understanding her train of thought, but unwilling to relieve the harshness of their reality, Dimitri gazed into her big brown eyes and replied hoarsely "Oh really?"
Biting her lip while starring at him Rose nodded her head slowly. Then she placed one of her hands on Dimitri's smooth chest, probably able to feel how quickly his heart is beating underneath.
"I only hope he wants me too" she whispered her breath caressing his face.
"He would be and idiot not to" Dimitri said dreamily, completely mesmerized by Rose's close proximity. Looking at her angelic face, she reminds him everyday why he can't help but love her.
Feeling Dimitri looking all over her face, Rose looked at his soft lips again. They were so close to hers. Catching Dimitri's eyes, she saw so much tenderness in them for her, it made her heart melt. They stared at each other for a few moments until Rose started to see a hint of hesitation in Dimitri's eyes. Fearing he would end whatever they began, she did the only thing her body was yelling at her to do.
She kissed him.
Well that was a nice little chapter y'all.