Chapter 12: Court

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I do not own VA just the plot

Two damn weeks, it's been two weeks since they took him away, and I haven't been able to see Dimitri since. Abe has, he is apparently , a lawyer go figure and offered to represent him. He's passed a few messages back and forth but no one will actually let me see him. My heart is breaking for him. He missed the next I had with DR.O and I know it's killing him. I tried to send him an updated ultrasound picture but Abe so helpfully pointed out if his mail is being monitored it would raise a ton of questions. So here I am staying at court in a massive suit with my father just a few doors down going absolutely bonkers waiting for the trial later today. I honestly don't think I would even be here if the council hadn't subpoenaed me. Abe had wanted to get this all taken care of under the table but had for probably the first time in his life been unsuccessful. Tasha was here too, and she seemed rather smug about the whole ordeal. In her head she believed if Dimitri was forced to stay away from me he would choose her. It honestly took everything in me not to kick her ass every time we pass each other. On top of all her psycho we don't know if she's told anyone about the baby… and that alone has me tossing and turning all night.

Knock Knock who the hell is that? Feeling tired and defeated, I open the door. Surprise washes over me as the beautiful blonde haired Jade eyed Lissa stands in front of me. "Lis? What are you doing here?"

"Like I'm going to let you deal with this alone. Tasha's upset. She thought I would be on her side."

"What a bitch I can't believe she's gone this far."

"Calm down Rose, I know you're stressed but it's not good for the baby."

"You sound just like Dimitri." it's barely a whisper "Lis I miss him so much, and these stupid hormones aren't helping." my face falls into my hands. I try desperately to gain some control.

"I know, but we need to make you look presentable, we only have an hour before its time and I love you but you're a mess." I haven't even tried the last few days thank Vlad for Lissa. I can't show up to this looking like a ragged teenager. I need to be a put together adult. Lissa tells me about school and the things I've missed while she does me up trying to distract me from the impending drama.

The room they hold the trial in is small and boringly common. All the walls are covered in a stark white, the seats and stands are made of simple wood. The council is already sitting in their spots, sitting just a bit higher than everyone else. Abe is sitting in the seat next to the defendant's chair. Across from him sits the gentleman representing the court system. He's tall and pencil necked. He's young, probably just starting out. I can already see the sweat glistening in the fluorescent light. He's nervous. "You and me both kid." I mumble to myself sitting beside Lissa and behind Abe. It feels like an eternity before the doors open again and Dimtri is escorted back in. If I thought I looked rough he's the walking dead. His eyes are dark and deep bags circle the bloodshot mess. His lips are cracked and his wrist looks chaffed probably from a cuff of some kind, although he isn't wearing any right now. His face is hollow and his hair hangs limp, not to mention he is as pale as the dead. My heart breaks seeing him. My strong Russian God looks so weak and defeated. For just a moment our eyes meet and I see some of the light return. He hasn't given up but the fight is most definitely taking its toll. It takes everything in me not to run to him and pull him in my arms. Lissa must understand because she wraps her arm around me. Once he is seated the show begins.

First to the stand is of course Tasha ….

" , could you please relay to the court what you saw on the night in question?"

Tasha looks up, far too happy to be here "Of course, I was at visiting my nephew, as usual I went to stay off campus in the old guardian watch cabin. When I opened the door to the Cabin I saw Dimika and Miss Hathoway in an… interesting position."

"What do you mean by interesting?"

"Well, they were in the bed, both naked kissing."

The pencil necked turns to face the council " And what did they do then?"

"Rose, covered herself with the covers and Dimika jumped up and started pulling his clothes on. He walked me outside and tried to talk me out of going to the council."

"Miss Ozera, is there anything else you can recall from that night you wish to share with us?"

I hold my breath this is the moment of truth, is she going to tell them? My heart clutches and my stomach churns uncontrollably. For just a moment her eyes meet mine and I see hesitation.

"Miss Ozera? Is there anything else from that night you want to tell us?"

"Well, it looked as if…" she stutters softly " It looked like Rose was holding... it looked like she was holding a...a onesie."

The entire room collectively gasps and all eyes fall on me, a very pale version of me. I hold back vomit, throwing up right now probably isn't going to help me, instead I force on a mask and ignore the stares. Finally it's Abe's turn to ask the questions.

"Tasha, what a wonderful tale that was a wonderful tale indeed. Tell us how you know the defendant?"

"I went to school with his older sister. She used to bring me home on weekends."

"I see and was that when you developed feelings for the defendant, that surpassed friendship?"

Its Tashas turn to look uncomfortable "I don't have any um. ``She's sweating now. Dripping really.

"Your honors, I would like to submit exhibit B into evidence." Abe holds up a clear plastic bag filled with papers "These are letters written to the defendant, while he awaited trial. They show an obviously unhealthy obsession with my client."

Pencil neck jumps up "Objection, relevance?"

Abe turns to the council "It provides a motive as to why the accuser would create false accusations."

The head councilwoman nods, "You may proceed ."

The questioning continues for what feels like hours, almost everyone we know is called to witness. From Alberta to even my mother although she refused to look at me and seems annoyed at the least Abe is representing Dimitri. Finally the moment I've been dreading comes.

"The prosecution calls Novice Rose Hathaway to the stand..'

Here we go this is the moment, I hope this works more so I hope we make it out in one piece. My hands are clammy, my heart is beating a thousand miles an hour.

"Novice Hathaway, how old are you?"

"I'm 18."

"I see when was your birthday Novice?"

"A little less than a month ago."

"Just under a month ago…. was there any time before that your relationship with the defendant became physically intimate? "

My breath is ragged, my head pounds. I look at Abe and he nods a movement so small, only I see it. Lastly I lock eyes with Dimitri, his eyes are certain and filled with love.

"Novice, I asked you a question… you need to answer it."

Taking a deep breath and straightening up in full blown Rose style I face him a small smile creeps on my face. "I plead spousal privilege."

And that is when all hell breaks loose. My mother jumps toward Dimitri, hands reaching for his neck. Only to be pulled back by the court guardians. Tasha starts laughing hysterically, I mean crazy person laughing. Abe looks smug and very pleased with himself. Lissa sits unsurprised waiting for the chaos to die down. Dimitri is smiling at me as I slip the pure silver band I had hidden in my pocket onto my ring finger. The council yells for order, over the crowd's antics. In the end Tasha has to be removed before there is finally silence again.

"Novice, Hathaway-"

"Belikov."

"Excuse me?"

"My name is Rose Hathaway Belikov. It was legally changed just after I was called to court."

"Novice" he emphasises not using a last name "you realize that spousal privilege only applies to married couples?"

"I know I don't look like it but I do understand basic vocabulary. As astonishing as it is, I am able to grasp that concept." sarcasm drips from my words.

"You're telling me that you and Guardian Belikov are married?"

"You're a little slow aren't you?"

"Just answer the question." he is irritated, oh well sorry to rain on your parade.

"Yes, Dimitri and I were married on my birthday."

He stares for a moment, seeping into my soul staring me down. Suddenly full of confidence, I refuse to break away.

Abe clears his throat "Your honors I move for a dismissal of all charges considering the main accuser. Has been disproven in more ways than one, and under spousal privilege Rose is under no obligation to answer any further questions regarding her and the defendants relationship. There really isn't much of a case left."

"The council will discuss and reconvene in ten minutes." the head councilwoman announces.

I make my way toward Dimitri only to be stopped by my mother "What in the hell Rose? What did you do? And how do you know Abe?"

"Excuse me Guardian Hathaway, I'm trying to talk to my husband. As far as Abe goes I think you know perfectly well how I know him."

"Rose, this isn't funny! How dare you throw away your future you stupid little bloodwhore!"

I face her head on looking deep into her eyes "I'm only saying this once, I am not a bloodhwore. I am not throwing away my future, I'm building my own. And there isn't a place for you in it." Trying to get through the maze of guardians is near impossible and thanks to the little talk with my mother I don't make it to Dimitri before the council comes back out demanding silence.

Tension hangs in the air as each member's eyes race between Dimitri and I as if they'll suddenly find a reason to continue the trial. They stare so long I wonder if I was too hopeful, maybe they won't drop the charges, I'm almost ready to relinquish hope when the head council woman speaks "We have decided that although we would like to continue with charges, there is not sufficient evidence to prosecute. Charges are withdrawn. Court dismissed. The defendant is free to go."

Holy shit, hey dismissed it! This time I don't let anyone get in my way as I run into Dimitris waiting arms. He holds me tight pulling me close and breathing me in. Nesting my face in his chest I hold him just as tight. I don't know how much time passes, but it has to have been a good amount because Abe eventually clears his throat as we part to find a nearly empty room.

"Thank you Babba." I whisper hugging him "I don't know what we would have done without you."

"Of course, kiz anytime you need me." Straightening back up and down to business he continues "The jet for the academy doesn't leave until tomorrow so I suggest you get this young man a good meal and some rest. I can't have my son in law wandering around looking like a zombie." full of pride he wanders out leaving Dimitri and I alone for the first time since our wedding night.

Dimitri cups my face in his hand "Hey, Comrade." I hum softly nuzzling my face closer. "How are you?"

"Better now, I missed you milya."

"Let's go back to my room, we can order food and just be together for a little while before we have to face the academy." Grabbing his hand I lead him out of the courtroom, to my suit. Word travels fast. It seems like the moment we step out, all of court is staring us down. People whisper and point as we pass mumbling some not so kind trek back feels like a million miles, but we never let our masks down and we never let go of each other's hands.

When we do finally make it back to the room I sigh in relief as the door closes and throw myself on the massive bed pulling Dimitri with me."That was brutal. Who would've guessed word travels so fast?"

"Word doesn't travel fast, gossip does." He sighs. "You have to admit a student and mentor eloping and making a show of it in the middle of a court hearing is quite the story."

A realization hits me, spreading a goofy smile across my face. " Dimitri we're married like actually, really married."

A smile that matches my own makes an appearance "How does it feel to be Mrs. Belikov?"

"Like a dream, honestly it doesn't feel real. How about you? How does it feel to be married to the rambunctious Rose formerly known as Hathaway."

"Like my life is going to be an adventure."

"Well Mr. Belikov I'm going to the shower if you want to follow. I'm sure I can make room for my husband." Slowly stripping off my clothes I head to the bathroom and turn on the hot water.

It takes him about two seconds to strip down and push me against the shower tile, his lips drinking in mine, like a man in a desert searching for water.

(Yall best bet a sexy scene is coming I'll let you know when it ends I promise)

My fingers run through his hair intermingling with the warm drops of water. Water runs in between us slowly dripping down as we run our hands along each other's bodies. I match the fierce need in his lips, desperate to be as close to him as possible. His hands slide along my bare waist down my leg pulling it up against him. My body clenches as he presses himself against me moving in slow erotic circles. "I missed you, I need you Roza." moaning in my ear he lets his teeth gently nibble at my ear lobe pressing kissing along my neck, making me melt into him. "Oh God, Dimitri, that feels so good." comes in a strangled whimper. I want him so bad, it hurts.

His fingers find me rubbing slowly in between my legs running up and down my slit, my hips buckle begging for more "Please." I beg. Finally he lets two fingers slide inside and curve hitting that perfect spot over and over as I let out cries of pleasure. My fingers hold tight to his hair pulling him close. When he removes his fingers it leaves me feeling empty.

"What do you want, Roza?" he whispers his voice ragged and husky. "Tell me what you want."

His head is leaning against mine love and desire dancing through his perfect chocolate eyes. I plunge into another long winded kiss before answering quietly "You, all I want is you."

With a hand on each side he lifts me up the wall gripping my hips, as he slides inside throwing his head back never letting go of me as we bob up and down. My breasts are perfectly lined up with his face and he takes advantage of the angle burying his face in them, peppering them with kisses, before finding my nipple with his tongue. He sucks hard moaning as we both get closer and closer to the finish line. Closing my eyes I let myself feel every movement in and out, every twist of his tongue against my breast. I feel myself tighten around him clenching hard as my body finally releases. The last clenches of my organsm brings his on and we ride out the road before he lets me slide slowly down the wall into his arms. Both of us breathless. "I love you Dimimtri."

"I love you Roza." His accent is thick and heavy. I'm hit with the realization this man is mine, and I love him more than I could ever put into words. Pulling him up I reach for the soap and run it along his back placing gentle tender kisses as I do, moving along his body. Slowly running my hands all over cleaning his body, before finally placing a kiss on his lips. We stay in the shower hands running over each other's bodies and twisted in each other's hair until the water runs cold. Leaving only to climb into bed still naked nuzzling close to each other, both of us fitting perfectly within the other arms.

(Its over Friends)