Me:Who wants to do the disclaimer?

Janie:Let me

Me: No, no one likes you.

Rosse: I'll do it

Me: Alright take it away Rose!

Rose: She doesn't own me or any other VA things, just the plot.

Chapter 11: Happy Birthday

The smell of coco pulls me from my sleep, opening my eyes I find a plate with steaming chocolate donuts and a giant glass of milk. A Smile crosses my face as I grab a donut and the note sitting beside it.

Happy Birthday Roza. I wish I could have been here when you woke up but I had to finish my shift. I'll see you later.

Love, D

Not even ten seconds later Lissa jumps through my door "Happy Birthday Rose!" She sings plopping on my bed. "I see I'm not the first person to wish you good morning."

"I actually haven't seen him yet, he just left them for me. I probably won't see him until later." finishing off donut number one I grab another blissful my stomach has decided to behave and other than a ridiculously early bout to the bathroom I think today will be a good day.

Lissa's smile reaches her ears "Good, I have you for the morning and we are going to a spa not far from where your little party is going to be." I try to interrupt but she talks over me smiling even wider" I also have a present for you."

She hands me a box tied in a long golden ribbon, I honestly don't know how I missed it when she came in. Cautiously I open it up, pushing aside the paper to find a beautiful velvet dress. The sleeves of the dress fall loose just off the shoulder, the top is tight and padded to hold everything in. It drops in a deep but still elegant sweetheart neckline. It flows out just above my waist wrapping around to the knees creating a v shaped slit up the front. The whole dress is a beautiful ivory. Under the dress I find a perfect pair of simple nude heels. "It's beautiful! I can't wait to wear it."

"Oh, I almost forgot this is from Abe. He left early this morning to make sure everything was set up in order, but he wanted you to have these to wear." Fishing through her bag she hands me a much smaller box.

Upon further inspection I realize it's one of the padded boxes jewelry comes in. Half scared it's going to be over the top. I slowly open the box to find the most beautiful antique hair comb and earrings. The hair come is a dark brushed bronze color with small pearls seating in between the golden swirls that circle about. Small diamonds puzzle themselves through the design. The teardrop earrings are made from the same pearl as the comb matching it perfectly. Tucked beneath the comb is a small folded up scratch of paper.

Rose these belonged to my grandmother, they have been in the family a very long time. It seems only right to pass it on to my only daughter. Wear them with pride.

Love Abe

"Lissa, have you seen these they match perfectly, I'm gonna be a knockout." I squeal, honestly so touched to hold a family heirloom in my hands. Feeling absolutely blissful I actually allow myself to believe today will go off without a hitch.

"Well, duh, it's your special day. Of course you'll be the bell of the ball. Now get dressed we need to get going. We're doing the whole nine yards. Toes, nails, facial, hair, everything."

And that is just what we do, the whole morning , much to my surprise, I actually enjoy myself, Gossiping with Lissa, talking about the future. The pedicure especially was amazing, I didn't realize how much my feet hurt until they were soaking in the warm water and salts. I picked a soft golden color for my nails knowing full well it would be chipped and ruined after just a few days of training but I could enjoy the girl anomaly for my birthday. They had also done my hair using the gorgeous comb pulling the curls back into loose twists at the back of my head leaving small strands to dangle around my face, slipping the comb securely in place on the side of my head. Lissa gives them strict makeup instructions and by the time they are done I'm literally glowing.

"Come on Rose, let's finish the look." Lis motions leading me to the bathroom dress in hand. Stripping down, I step into the dress and Lis helps pull it up and zip it. After slipping on the small heels I finally face the full length mirror.

My breath catches "It's perfect." The dress hugs me in all the right places, soft folds of fabric caress my legs stopping just below the back part of my knees. My stomach is still flat seeing as I'm not quite two months along. Looking at me you would never know about the little miracle growing inside.

"Alright we have to hurry or we are going to be late." Lissa pulls me toward the exit and we head to our next destination.

Dimitri brings my hand to his lips, kissing it lightly then twirling me around. "You are the most gorgeous woman to ever walk the earth. How did I get lucky enough to call you mine?" his eyes are dancing as we make it into the restaurant Abe had reserved. The ceilings are high and crystal chandeliers hang from them. Soft instrumental music plays in the background, the floors are dark chestnut wood. I feel like I've stepped through time into the 1920's.

The hostess looks us up and down. "Can I help you?" she sneers.

I'm about to tell her she can calm down the mightier than thou tone and show us to our seats when Abe appears behind her. "Rose, Dimitri, I'm glad you made it." The hostess goes white, as Abe pulls me in for a hug "Thank you for the gifts Bubba, they're more than I could ask for."

Still all smiles, Abe leads us past the hostess and open dining to a private room. Lissa, Christain and Eddie are already seated around the table. Dimitri and I take our seats and order, as we chat with those around us.

Abe and Dimitri seem to be in deep conversation, so I turn to Eddie and talk about the upcoming trials. "Do you think you'll be ready?"

A brief flash of doubt flickers in Eddie's eyes so quick I almost don't catch it "Yeah, we're badass right? We can't fail the three musket-" he stops mid sentence realizing he had started to use the nickname for us and Mase. "I miss him too, I wish he were here."

A sad smile crosses his face "Me too. I can't believe we're graduating without him."

"I know." we sit for a moment in silence, taking just a second to think about our friend who was lost far too early.

Abe interrupts the silence "Did everything go as planned earlier?"

Nodding, I thank him again. "Yes, everything is perfect."

The rest of the night is filled with laughter and love. The night ends too fast, and before I know it Dimitri is leading me back to the cars. "Why aren't we riding with everyone else?"

"I have a surprise for you milaya." a mischievous glint catches his eye.

"What kind of surprise?"

"Well if I told you it wouldn't very well be a surprise now would it?"

Resigning to the fact that he's not going to let me in on his little secret. I nestle into the seat leaning on Dimitri as his hands gently rub my inner thigh driving in comfortable silence.

Twisting up the Montana Mountains, snow starts to spread across the group as we make our way higher past the tall pines. The stars and the moon shine bright above us unvarnished by street or city lights. The soft lull of the wind hums against us. As Dimitri plays one of his goofy country albums through the sound system. I would never admit it to him but I secretly don't mind his music choices, at least not the country. After what feels like forever we pull down a small gravel road that leads to a small cabin. A cabin nestled cozy in between the pines, smoke is already dancing from the chimney. Lights pour through the windows onto the large wrap around porch. The full moon reflects off the green tin roof and the sound of crickets fill the air, as I exit the car feeling the cool air encircle me. "Dimitri, it's beautiful!"

Surprise fills me as he sweeps me up into his arms and carries me inside. The inner part of the cabin is covered in dark wood. A large window takes up most of the farthest wall. A tall fireplace nestles against the middle wall, covered in large stones that run up the sides to the chimney. A grey faux fur rug has a home on the floor in between the fireplace and the soft grey couches. Behind the living room is a small kitchenette, and resting above the is a loft with what looks like the comfiest log frame bed I have ever seen.

"Happy Birthday milaya." he whispers, placing a soft kiss behind my ear as he carries me up the stairs into the loft. The bed is covered in the softest feather comforter and I sink into it as Dimitri tosses me into the bed hovering over me.

(Ight Spicy scene coming you're way I'll let you know when it's over if you want to skip)

The smell of his aftershave is intoxicating, I breath it in deep as he kisses my exposed collarbone. Slipping my hands under his shirt and tracing the muscles along his back I pull him closer to me and bring his mouth to mine. Biting his lip as we break for breath coaxes a moan to escape his lips, turning I slip us over so he's laying flat on his back with me straddling his waist. Reaching up he pulls the clips and comb from my long hair letting it fall down my back, his fingers tangle themselves in it twisting stranding around his fingers. Without breaking eye contact he unzips the back of the dress pulling it over my head to reveal the lingerie I had picked specifically for tonight. The top was completely sheer and patterned with white blossoms, thin straps hold my breasts firmly in place. The fabric is thin enough that the tips of my nipples poke the fabric . The bottoms criss-cross down my hips covering only the very bottom of lady parts, the part that is covered by the same sheer blossom fabric. "You are so beautiful." he whispers. His fingers graze my nipples, twisting them softly as I lean down sucking hard spots along his neck before finding his lips and pushing myself hard against him.

"You're wearing far too much clothing." I moan, tearing his clothes off until he is stark naked underneath me. Kissing him from his lips to his erection, I slip him into my mouth covering what won't fit with my hand and suck bobbing up and down. Surprise light up his eyes as I move up and down "Oh, God Roza." his breath comes in ragged and fast as moans trace his lips. Dimtri pulls me back to his lips after only a few moments. Unclipping my bra without breaking away. His fingers tickle my lower back As I rub myself against him suddenly very annoyed I'm still wearing panties, as if in desperation I pull them off to continue rubbing my very wet slit against him as we kiss our tongues twisting together. I can't handle it anymore. "I want you inside me." Gasping, I hold him just below, positioning to slip him inside. When I finally do we both let out a breath feeling at home not knowing where one ends and the other begins. I bounce myself up and down as Dimtri rocks his hips holding mine against him. The loft fills with delighted moans, and cries for more before I feel Dimtri reach his peak. I follow just a few moments after rocking softly as we ride out our organisms.

(Scene over)

Breathing heavy and covered in sweat I fall against Dimitri laying on his chest as his arms wrap around me as he kisses the top of my head "I love you.'

"I love you too Comrade. This has been the most amazing birthday ever,"

"I'm glad, you know the shower is massive, want to join me?" he asks, giving me a mischievous look.

Giggling like a schoolgirl I follow him to the shower.

The night goes by much too fast and I find myself wishing for more time with the man I love. With only a few moments left until we get back to campus, back to where we have to pretend, we are nothing more than student and mentor. Holding his hand until the very last second I whisper one last I love you before letting go. We check in at the gate and I notice the guardian letting us back through seems awfully nervous considering it's just a novice and guardian coming back from a sanctioned trip.

"Comrade, something is not right." I say as we pull into the parking lot.

Before he can reply a guardian in royal colors pulls Dimitri out of the car. I jump out ready to defend him but Alberta catches me in her arms holding me back "Rose not now, you'll only make it worse."

"What is going on?"

Realizing I'm not going to start any fights, mostly because of the little bean growing inside. She lets go "What's going on, why are they taking him?"

"He's being arrested for inappropriate engament with a student, and statutory rape."

DAMN IT TASHA! "Come on, your father is in my office. He has a plan I'm sure."

Fighting the urge to run after the SUV with the love of my life and father of my child strapped in the back.