Nothing much happened for a few days. I trained with Dimitri. He hadn't kissed me since. Adrian and I hung out a couple of time and went on a few dates. Adrian taught Lissa all he could about spirit and vice versa. I was happy I was with friends and I hadn't gotten into too much trouble. Christian and I were getting closer –friend wise –. I found out that he like a few thing that I liked like; Linkin Park, Muse, Doctor Who, Smallville and a few other things.

One day I went to see Lissa. She was having a serious conversation with Christian. "Is everything okay?" I asked when I reached them.

"Rose . . . we need to talk." I went with Lissa to her room.

"What's wrong?" I tried to feel her emotions, she was worried, concerned and something I couldn't quite put my finger on.

"Dimitri's leaving tomorrow with Tasha, she just came by and said bye to Christian. He was upset but understood." I was shocked but, I knew it was coming but not this soon. I tried to keep my face expressionless like Dimitri but, I think I slipped. I got up.

"Thanks for telling me." I walked towards the door.
"Where are you going?" I wasn't really sure but hell I needed to do something.

"I just need sometime alone. I won't do anything stupid. I promise." I opened the door and left. I found myself going towards Dimitri's room. I went over to the door and knocked. Tasha opened the door. I was about to scowl but kept it from escaping. "Hey Rose. What's up?"

"I was wondering if I could talk to Dimitri about . . . about some training techniques." I wasn't about to tell her the truth so I came up with a lie.

"Oh, Dimika's not here, he went out, but I don't know where."

"Oh, okay. Thanks." I turned around and left. It was now past curfew but I didn't care. I went the long way to my dorm. I was walking along in the darkness when I bumped into someone's chest. I stepped back and looked at who I bumped into. It was Adrian.

"Adrian? Hi." He sighed in relief.

"Where have you been? I was so worried. When I found out I went to your dorm and you weren't there. I thought you might have done something."

"No. I just went for a walk after I found out. I just needed to be alone." I interrupted. Adrian walked me over to a chair. He sat next to me and put an arm around my shoulders.

"Listen," he began. "I know you still love him of sorts and I'm not going to force you into this relationship of ours. I do want you but I want you to be happy. I'm here for you and if you want I will be here for you when he goes. I know you're going to hate it but I'm going to be here for you no matter who you love."

A few tears escaped my eyes. He wiped them away with the tip of his finger. He hugged me and I cried into his chest soaking his shirt. I was breathing heavily and still crying. He was trying to sooth me and was constantly whispering reassuring words. It was getting late and I would get into deep trouble for this. I let go of Adrian and looked at him. I pulled him down to kiss me. I broke the kiss, thanked him and walked away.

I went to my and took a shower to calm myself. I didn't realise I was shaking. I finished in the shower and got dress. I hoped into bed.

I was half asleep when someone knocked at my door. It was at least three hours past curfew. I got up and went to the door but didn't open it.

"Rose. Are you awake?" A familiar Russian voice said. It was Dimitri. I didn't open the door. I didn't want to talk to him. Instead I slid down the door and sat against it.

"Come on, Rose. We need to talk. Roza," The way he said my name in Russian tempted me so much to open the door but I didn't. I couldn't. He sighed giving up and walked away.

I woke up with a sore back. I realised I slept on the floor last night. The memory came rushing back. I got up and hoped in the shower. I changed into my training clothes. I decided to go to training early. I didn't know if he had left already but, I wasn't about to let my life go to tatters because of some guy. I tied my hair up and went to the gym. I didn't walk in; instead I started running outside like I normally did. I did all my laps and then went inside. I didn't realise that I started crying when I was running. I wiped the tears away. I did a double take when I saw Dimitri. He started punching a punching bag. He seemed so angry. He was wearing shorts and a singlet that was moulded to his upper body, God was it made to fit him. I couldn't look away.

I walked over to my bag and grabbed my water and took a gulp while looking at him.

He turned around and was in a battle position. He relaxed when he realised it was me. "God!" He breathed. "Roza, you scared me. What are you doing here?" The way he said my name still sent chills down my spine.

"Training." I said it like it was obvious.

"We need to talk." I walked into the light of the gym. He was about to turn around and continue punching when he did a double take. "Roza," he breathed. I felt another tear escape my eyes that were full of tears but I wouldn't let them escape. He walked over to me."Rose, what happened? Why are you crying?" He said while wiping away the tear that had escape with his finger tip.

"Nothing and I don't want to talk about it especially not to the person that is causing. . ." I said rudely but, I cut myself off before I would tell him anything else. Shit, I mentally slapped myself for telling it was his fault for me crying. I looked him in the eyes. He seemed so upset he didn't hide his emotions.

"I . . . I caused this?" He asked in a distressed voice. I didn't say anything I just looked at the floor. "Rose look at me." I didn't. I didn't want him to see my eyes filled with tears. "Rose." He begged. I still didn't look up. I closed my eyes trying to stop the tears from escaping.

I felt something grab my chin and pull it up slightly. I kept my eyes closed. I felt someone kiss my cheek. I opened my eyes abruptly. Dimitri was pulling my chin up for him to see my expression. A few more tears had escaped my eyes. Had he kissed me or did I imagine it? I think I'll go with the latter.

"What?" I yelled. "Okay, you made Rose Hathaway cry. Do you want a clap? Do you want a medal? Huh, go have your happy life with Tasha Ozera and the see her become Tasha Belikov and then see a stupid baby and you'll become a stupid father" I pulled out of his grasp on my chin. I walk away toward the door.

"Rose." I turned around and took a step toward him.

"What Dimitri? What?" I yelled at the top of my lungs. He strode toward me grabbed one of my arms and one side of my face and kissed me. I kissed him back he walked me towards the wall. I pulled away. I knew this was going to hurt more once he was gone. "Don't do that." I growled. I grabbed my stuff and walked out of the gym and then ran to my room. By the end of the day he was gone.

A/N: What'd you think? Do you think Rose should punch Dimitri or what? Hope you like it. Please review and PM me if you have any ideas.