hey guys! sorry it took me forever to update... i just finished typing this. its the longest chapter so far!! yayy!!
i hope you guys will enjoy it! i know i enjoyed writing it! hahaha anywayss... next chapter will be the last chapter! :(
but i have many stories in mind!
I ran with all the energy I had left. I ran, not noticing where I went; only focused on burning the image out of my mind, getting away from that horrible feeling, that horrible place. I ended up in the woods. It was night time for the humans, and it was pitch black. I could barely make out the shape of the trees, even with my Dhampir sight. The silence was deadly. I stood there, aware of everything I could sense. For a second I thought I heard something behind me, but I probably imagined it from over awareness. I waited. I wasn't sure for what, but I did. After a few minutes I heard footsteps running extremely fast towards me. If it was on a regular day, I wouldn't have heard these footsteps. But it was so quiet out here; it felt like I could hear anything from miles away. I could feel my heart pounding all the way through my body. Faster and faster, with each step, as icy cold sweat was running down my skin. With each final breath, the footsteps grew louder, faster. Until I didn't breathe. Next thing I know, a pair of red eyes was in front of me. A lump was forming in my throat as he leaned into my neck, determined to kill me.
"No…please. Don't. Please!" I begged, tears of fear spilling down my face. I could feel his cold breath on my skin as he chuckled. I wanted to run, to get away from here, but I couldn't move my legs. Suddenly, I could feel his sharp teeth cut through my skin. I let out a scream.
"Roza! Rose! Wake up! Rose!" someone shook me.
I was still screaming, as both of my hands clenching my neck. I breathed heavily, thanking god it was just a dream.
"It was just a dream" I repeated, reassuring myself more than Dimitri.
Dimitri pulled me into his arms, swaying me and saying something soothing in Russian. Cold tears of fear and relief streamed down my hot face. We sat like that for a few minutes until I clamed myself down.
"Are you okay?" he asked, looking down at me and removing my hair out of my face.
"Yeah... I think so."I answered, my voice cracked. I hated being this weak next to Dimitri, but I'm not gonna lie, this nightmare was so vivid; it scared the shit out of me.
"Do you want to talk about it?" he asked while caressing my cheek.
"Not now. Maybe later."
"Okay, can you go back to sleep?"
"Yeah..." I replied.
He pecked my cheek, and laid us back down, my head buried in his chest, and his cheek leaning on the top of my head. He wrapped his arms around me, hugging me closer to him.
Light suddenly hit my eyes, "ugh… Dimitri, did you have to turn on the light?"
"Sorry Rose, but you wouldn't wake up."
"Oh...my bad." I said.
"That's okay." He climbed back onto the bed, but instead of lying next to me, he grabbed me and picked me up bridal style.
"Hey! I can walk by myself you know!" he just chuckled, and continued walking to the bathroom.
"Am I disabled and don't know about it?"
He just laughed again. What the heck? I have a feeling I'm not going to get the answers I want today.
After Dimitri literally helped me to take a shower, and get dressed, I couldn't help but ask. In the Rose Hathaway style.
"Okay Dimitri, spit it out! What's going on?" he looked at me with an innocent face.
"nothing." He answered, looking away from my death glare. I sighed and decided to just go with the flow.
We got out of the room and walked down the hallway, looking for something yummy to eat, but everything was closed. Weird, it should be open by now, it's completely dark out, which means it's past 9 am (pm for the humans).
Dimitri and I looked at each other, both of us thinking the same thing. Something is obviously wrong here. We both kicked into our guardian modes and searched the building and the next two buildings. Nothing. As if this place has been abandoned for over a week. As we headed east we noticed some broken windows, doors knocked off, and a LOT of blood. This place looked like a battlefield.
"Dimitri… do you thi-"Suddenly, nausea hit me.
Dimitri noticed me tense up, and the only word that I could barely get out if my mouth was "Strigoi."
After half a second we were surrounded by at least 15 Strigoi. Red eyed, bloodlust, evil, and terribly pale Strigoi.
Thank god we both had our silver stakes.
Dimitri and I were back to back, ready for anything to come. But the Strigoi didn't attack us; it was as if they were waiting for something… or rather someone.
After a few moments, my thoughts were confirmed. A blonde Strigoi was walking towards us, and even though I couldn't quite make out all the details yet, I could tell he was about Dimitri's height, and that he was staring at me.
The Strigoi walked into the circle and started circling Dimitri and I without taking his off of me. I knew Dimitri was thinking the same thing I was. What's with this Strigoi and why does he keep staring at me?
Finally he started talking. "Well well, Rosemarie Hathaway, I've been longing to meet you in a very long time now. To be exact, ever since you broke that poor girl's arm in the Academy…"
Is it just me or this guy talks like a complete stalker? I felt Dimitri tense up behind me probably for the same reason I was.
The blonde Strigoi must have noticed my confused face and said, "Even us, Strigoi, think you have great potential." He just smirked.
"What do you want?" I asked, making my voice harsh.
He laughed. "What do I want?" he chuckled again, but then became serious.
"I want you to join us my dear. You will be a helpful source, knowing you are best friends with the last Dragomir, and a great fighter. A little too feisty for my liking I might add, but it would be easy to shut you up." I could hear Dimitri growling against my back.
Then he had a thoughtful expression and said, "You can even bring your little friend here, if you feel like turning him with you. Or… we could use one more meal. Personally, I prefer the latter. But that is your choice darling."
Now I growled. "Never. You will never get close to the last Dragomir, I will never be turned and neither my friend here."
He sighed, "You are certainly as stubborn as I have been told. You see my dear, dear Rosemarie, you and your friend here have two choices. You either join us," he said with a smile and gestured towards the others with his hands, "or die." He added with a cold tone that chilled me down to the bone.
I kept glaring at him, trying to find an escape, but there was no way out of this. He moved closer, about 2 feet away from me.
"I see what choice you have made." In a blur he was 2 inches away from my face, I could stake him right then and there, but I couldn't. I was frozen. The Strigoi slowly leaned in, staring at me neck with hunger burning in his eyes. He showed off his fangs while smiling, probably thinking how good I would taste.
Before I realized- heck! Before the Strigoi realized, Dimitri switched places with me, staked the Strigoi right through his heart. This made the other Strigoi attack, but this time we were ready. I pulled my silver stake out, and fought the closest Strigoi to me.
The Strigoi went for the offense right away, starting with a blow to my stomach that knocked the breath out of me. I swear I heard something crack, probably one of my ribs. But I couldn't pay attention to that now; I kinda had a Strigoi to kill. I was still crouched, and took advantage of my position, like Dimitri taught me. I swung my left leg right into his ankles, even though he didn't fall as he was meant to be, he stumbled, and that was just as good. I saw my opening, and staked him. I quickly turned to fight the rest, and remembered that I counted about 15 Strigoi circling us. Great.
As I fought each one was harder than the previous one. Either it was because they were nice and decided to level it out for me, which I deeply doubt, or that the amount of blows I got increased, and I was going to be dead by the time we kill everyone.
There were two Strigoi left now, one for and me and another one for Dimitri. I ran towards the Strigoi, ending up getting punched in the jaw, I stumbled backwards, but the Strigoi didn't even stop for one second, and boy was he fast! He came back with a kick to my stomach, which caused me to crouch down onto the floor, and then he punched my face again, sending me flying across the floor. By then, black spots were dancing before my eyes. The Strigoi must have thought that I was knocked out because he walked up to me, and leaned closer to my neck, which was a huge mistake. I kicked him from the back with my leg, he literally flew across the floor, and then I landed on top of him, staking his heart. I was panting heavily and the black spots still danced before my eyes. I almost passed out, but then remembered Dimitri.
He was still fighting, but the Strigoi had suffered so many blows from him, it seemed like he couldn't fight anymore. Dimitri kicked his stomach, the Strigoi stumbled backwards and Dimitri punched him and kicked him even though he could have staked him ten times by now. Then I realized that he had no stake.
"Dimitri!" I shouted. He looked at me as I threw my stake towards him; he caught it and staked him, with no more openings needed. The second after Dimitri made sure the Strigoi was dead; he ran to me and hugged ever so tightly.
"Are you okay? Did you get hurt?" he was still panting but didn't seem to care about himself.
"I'm fine. Are you?"
"Yeah I'm fine."
I looked up at him, still shocked from everything that has happened.
"What was all this about?" I asked.
"I don't know. But what I do know is that there is no one here at court, and we must go back to the academy." He said as he helped me up to my feet. But the second I put tome weight on my right foot, I heard something snap.
"Ouch!!" I fell right back. My ankle was probably broken. "Damn it." I whimpered.
"You are hurt."
"Really? 'Cause I haven't noticed." I snapped. But apologized right after, knowing the spirit's effects were still affecting me, from the fight.
Dimitri didn't say anything. He just picked me up, bridal style. We now walked to the court's airport I assume. I haven't realized how exhausted I was until he carried me. I rested my head against his chest, and closed my eyes.
"Rose? Are you okay? Don't pass out on me!"
"Chillax Dimitri. I'm tired, that's all."
I felt Dimitri's lips pecking my cheek. I smiled.
He was still panting from the fight, and I could hear his heart beating faster than usual.
"Dimitri?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you think everyone in court had time to escape?"
He took a deep breath. "I don't know roza."
I fell asleep but woke up shortly after because Dimitri was talking to someone.
"Thank you. I will see you in a few hours." he said.
I opened my eyes and took in my surroundings. I was lying on a bench in the airport, outside and Dimitri was pacing in front of me.
"Who was it?" I asked.
I must have startled him because he slightly jumped and turned around to face me."
"It was Alberta. I told her everything and she said the pilot id on his way to get, because there is no one here to fly any of these planes."
"Oh..." I sat up, hugging my healthy leg to my chest and letting my broken one hang from the bench.
"Are you alright?" he asked for the millionth time today. He sat down next it me and wrapped one of him arms around me.
"Yeah… I guess it's just the spirit again."
He kissed my forehead.
"You know I would face a hundred Strigoi and all the spirit effects in the world to protect you, right?"
I chuckled. "And the scariest part is that you mean it."
He laughed.
"But so am I. if that's what it takes to be with you, and protect you."
We both smiled and shared one of those sweet moments where we stared into each other's eyes, and have a whole conversation without having one word coming out of either mouths. But of course, his phone had to ring to interrupt us. He answered quickly and didn't talk much. He only said mhmm, yeah, sure, and thank you which pissed me off because I wanted to know what was going on.
"Well?" I asked once he hung up.
"The pilot should be here in less than an hour and some guardians from school came with him to check out the area, and to figure out this mess."
"ok." I closed my eyes, but didn't fall asleep. But when I opened them I saw Dimitri lying down next to me, asleep. I smiled to myself. He looked less peaceful than usual though. He was probably still on his guard- even while sleeping. Yeah he is just that amazing. I just sat there looking at him and drank his every feature. After a while I heard the plane above the airport, landing. It made so much noise that Dimitri woke up and jumped- startled again. He looked at me, and then the airplane, as if he just realized he fell asleep. That expression was the cutest thing I have seen in a long time. Then again, his guardian mask was back on.
As the guardian came out of the plane, Dimitri walked towards them while carrying me. Dimitri exchanged a few words with them and he even had to explain why he was carrying me. This jet wasn't nearly as nice as the one we flew here with, but whatever, I didn't really care as long as my Russian god was with me.
We have been flying for only 30 minutes and I'm about to shoot myself from boredom. Then an idea popped to my mind.
"Dimitri?" I tried to say his name as seductively as I can.
"Yes?" he asked, a little confused from my mood swings.
I leaned closer to him and whispered in his ear. "I need a distraction."
He chuckled, and whispered in my ear and let his Russian accent wrap around his next words.
"I know you don't because you don't have the crazy look in your eyes."
I started to pull away, but he held me tightly, not letting me move one inch away.
"But you don't have to fake a need for distraction to get this. You can always ask." He added, and then nibbled my ear with his teeth; I shivered and brought his mouth to mine, and kissing him with all the passion and emotions I felt at the moment. His hand went under my shirt as I entwined my fingers with his hair. Our tongues fought each other, but I had to pull away to breathe, but he didn't leave my skin; his mouth began exploring the length of my neck till he reached my collar bone.
It was really complicated to make out when sitting next to each other, so I put my healthy foot on the other side of his waist so I straddled him.
"Roza… don't forget this place isn't completely private." He whispered against my lips.
It annoyed me that we had to pull away so I just kissed him harder and grind my hips to his.
A small moan escaped his lips.
"Roza…" he moaned.
"Yes Dimitri?" I whispered in his ear as one of my hands went under his shirt.
It seemed like he couldn't talk anymore, so I just brought his lips back to mine, and smiled against them.
But of course he has to be the maniac he is and pull away.
"Rose…" oh crap. He didn't even call me by my Russian name. I moved back to my seat and crossed my arms across my chest.
He chuckled.
I snapped my head towards him. "What?!"
"Nothing…" but then I just gave him my 'stare', and he chuckled again and said, "Your face was adorable when I pulled away. That's all."
I didn't answer. I just stared ahead.
But then I felt his hand on my thigh, caressing it from bottom to top, and then he moved to my inner thigh, and somehow made his touch seductive and sexy. Note to self: learn to how touch as seductively as Dimitri.
Then I felt his lips on my ear, whispering, "I wanna save it for later…" I just smiled and pecked him on the lips, happy I'm finally getting what I want.
I slept for the rest of the flight, and Dimitri read one of his boring western novels. He woke me up before landing so I out my seat belt on, and get ready. I wanted to talk to Lissa right away, and tell her everything, but Dimitri told me that I better take a shower first.
"What are you saying? Do I stink?" I asked him. Annoyed.
"roza, you know as well as I do that your scent isn't something I ever complain about… but that is for me; I'm not sure Lissa or whoever is gonna be there gonna react to it the same way I do."
"Fine!" I said, pecked his lips and he picked me up and carried me to the clinic before going to my dorm to get something for my ankle, because I'm sure that as soon as Lissa sees it, she's gonna heal it, so I didn't bother with a cast or anything.
"Do you need help to take a shower?" he asked, eyeing my ankle.
"I might have a broken ankle, but I can still take care of myself."
"Alright. I'll see you later. Wait for me in your dorm."
"Okay. Love you." I said as I went on my toes (with one foot) and kissed him.
"I love you too." He answered against my lips. I smiled and got into my room.
A hot shower has never felt better than this. As I got out of the shower, I heard a knock on the door, and someone yelling my name.
"Hold on! Hold on!" I tried to find a towel but I couldn't, so I asked, "Who is it?"
"Dimitri".
I opened the door just to stick my head out and covered the rest of my body with the door. I looked beyond him, searching for someone in the hallways. The coast was clear. I grabbed Dimitri by his shirt and brought his lips to mine, as I let him in my room, his arms started to wrap around me, until he felt that my body was dripping water.
"Rose-"he started saying as he pulled away, but something distracted him. My body I guessed. His eyes were all over me, and I felt my face getting really hot.
"What? I couldn't find a towel…"
"Oh roza…" he said, and turned around to find a towel on my bed.
"Oh… there it is…" I said.
"Go get dressed before things happen at the wrong time…" he said, his back facing me.
I took the towel from his hand, but then whispered in his ear. "Things like what?"
He just moaned, and turned around to grab me by the waist and kiss me passionately. I couldn't wait any longer, and I was already naked, so I ripped his shirt, and explored his chest and abs with my hands.
He groaned. "That was one of my favorite shirts."
"I would say that I'm sorry, but I'm not." I said as I pulled him with me onto the bed.
okay, so you all know the drill... the more reviews the better and longer the last chapter will be! :)
so i kinda need your advice!! i know this guy in my drama class, ironic enough his name is eddie and he looks EXCATLY like Dimitri!
the same eyes, the same tan skin, the same lean muscles, and he acts like him too!! literally! he always tells me zen-life lessons!! it crazzyyy!!!
and we talked and stuff... and he asked me out earlier this year, but i said no cuz i didnt know him very well.. but now i do and i like him! like... a lot! so we talked on facebook and phone and we both agreed that we will work something out, cuz hes going back to russia in 3 months (have i mentioned that he is russian too?!!?) and im not really allowed to have a bf...
but we said that we will work something out! after 3 or 4 days i see on his facebook that he is in a new realtionship!! i was disgusted! i ignored him for like 2 weeks, cuz i cant stand guys that play with my feelings! anwaysss we had in school a spring fling week before spring break and i wore leggings and leg warmers and high heals cuz it was 80's day... so in drama i had to ask my friend something and she sits next to him... so i kinda had no choice. but then my other friend that talked to him was like... "i understand if you cant answer my question becuase of a hot distraction" and he pointed at me!! omg! eddie's face was PRICELESS!! then my friend was like.., u know he like u.. like a lot right? i said yeah, but i dont give a crap. he played with my feelings so it doesnt matter... BUT I STILL CANT STOP THINKING ABOUT HIM!! what should i do??? im like dying here! i need ur advice!! thanks!! :)