Rose's POV. Admitting to the chemistry.

I sent a couple of texts to Dimitri last night asking to come to the park today. He said yeah, so here we are. I was with him again. When he was around, I my family problems didn't matter.

"I can't believe you have your cheeks pierced," Dimitri told me, bursting my thought bubble.

"You had better not be dissing my cheeks," I replied. He shrugged.

"And if I was?" he asked cheekily. I had to think about that one. Suddenly, I jumped up and yanked his hat off his head.

"Good luck tryna catch me," I taunted. I briefly heard him sigh heavily before I bolted around and a tree and smacked into something and fell on my butt. I groaned and rubbed my forehead. I looked up at what I bumped into.

"How is that possible?" I asked. Dimitri smiled down at me before offering his hand. I was actually going to accept his help, until I got a better idea. I grabbed his hand and pulled him to the ground as well. I grinned as he landed beside me.

"Are you quiet proud of yourself?" he asked me.

"Sure am," I nodded, looking at him.

"So I dunno if I told you, but Drew and I broke up," I told him. He nodded.

"That's good. He's nothing but a woman basher. Don't ever go back to him, not matter how much he begs, you hear me?" he said. I nodded.

"I only broke up with him because I was angry at Dad. I still can't get over the fact that I took my anger out on him. He told me that it's fine with him and that I'm nothing but a terrified skank," I replied, looking straight into his eyes.

"You aren't a skank. You didn't take that to heart, did you?" he asked me. I shook my head.

"Don't listen to anything he has to say. He's only trying to mess with your head. I know because Sonya's first boyfriend was the same. He always tried bossing her around. She did, for a while. She then got sick of it and broke up with him. He actually started stalking her. She became so scared that she wouldn't even leave her house. So mama got her to move in with us and that's when dad got the transfer. We haven't seen him since."

"Ok, I give you my word. I won't take anything he says to me personally. Thank you for that," I said. And I meant it. He's become like my rock. My very own pillar of strength.

I am still so embarrassed that he had to see me after what Drew had done to my face. I was really happy that he doesn't know Drew broke three of my ribs.

"Does that look like a rabbit to you?" he suddenly changed the subject. I looked up at the direction he was pointing.

"Yeah, it does!" I smiled. He suddenly grabbed my hand. I felt the same tingle I felt when I grabbed his hand the other night.

"Вы удивительный," he said. Wholly shit, he spoke to me in Russian! Ok, heart, stay calm.

"You want to tell me what that means?" I asked, proud that my voice didn't wobble.

"You are amazing," he told me. I was lost for words.

"You think I'm amazing?" I gagged. He nodded.

"As much as it pains me that my uncle died, I'm glad I got to meet you," he revealed. I nodded.

"I'm glad I met you," was all I could say. I was all chocked up. I couldn't even remember the last time I was so lost for words. Turns out Dimitri wasn't thinking about saying anything. He leaned forward and pressed his lips to mine. I can honestly say that sparks flew! My lips were really tingling. The kiss turned from soft to heavy in a few short moments. We broke apart a while later breathless.

"You, Dimitri Belikov, are a really great kisser," I told him.

"Turns out you aren't so bad yourself," he replied, smiling. I grinned back at him and we started making out.

….

"So, are you and Dimitri going out now?" Christian asked as soon as I walked in the door. I gave him my none-of-your-business look. Which he ignored anyway.

"Well? It's a yes or no question," he said when I didn't reply.

"Well, how about; it ain't none of your fucking business for an answer?" I asked. His stature diminished.

"Someone is wearing cranky pants today," he commented. I punched him fare in the face.

"Fuck off! I don't ask about your love life!" I snapped. I really don't know what my problem was. Drew was no longer part of my life and I was going steady with the most gorgeous guy I have ever laid my eyes on. I had a feeling that I was taking my anger about Dad out on him.

"What the fuck is your problem?" he exploded. I sighed and looked up at him. Fuck. He was bleeding. I grabbed his arm and took him into the kitchen to the first aid kit.

"Sit down," I ordered. He did so. I think he was kinda scared that I would hit him again.

"So, are you going to tell me what's bothering you?" he asked as I disinfected the cut. I sighed.

"Dad's knocked up Lana," I told him. He nodded slowly.

"When did you find out?" he replied.

"He told me when I called him the other night," I said. Another nod. I knew he wasn't taking this well at all.

"I always thought that Mum and Dad were made for each other," he answered.

"Pity they can't see that," I commented. More nodding.

"What are your thoughts on this?" I asked him.

"I don't like it. Not one bit." I put gauze over his cheek.

"That should be right for now," I said.

"Just don't wet it," I added.

"When did you get so smart at everything?" he said. I shrugged.

"I really think you should call Dad. Act like I haven't told you yet," I said.

"Yeah, I think I'll do that," he said.

"In the meantime, I'm going for a shower. Oh, has Maddie had dinner yet?"

"I'm not sure; I haven't seen her this afternoon." Ok, that got me worried. Maddie is his little shadow. He not seeing her is off. I made my way to her room. I breathed a sigh of relief when she was sitting in there, Miley Cyrus singing one of her stupid songs in the background. She was playing with her My Scene dolls. I sat down beside her. She gave me Yasmine; her favourite.

"How was school today, Mad?" I asked her. She shrugged.

"The same as every other day," she replied. I frowned.

"That isn't answering my question."

"Ok, it was all right. We had tryouts for soccer."

"How did you go?"

"I made the team. The coach thinks I'm a 'talent in the making'," she told me.

"You don't seem very happy about making the team," I pointed out.

"I only tried out because I thought Joseph would notice me." Whoa. Who the hell is Joseph?

"Maybe he did notice you but he's only pretending he didn't?" I suggested. She shrugged.

"How am I supposed to know? I'm only seven." I nodded. Duh, Rose!

"And how do you feel about Mum and Dad?" I asked. It had been a while since she had seen either of them. She shrugged again.

"I forget about them both most the time," she revealed. I wasn't surprised. Mum was never around and spent no time with her and Dad lived in a different country all together.

"Have you had dinner yet?" She looked at me with surprise over the sudden topic change.

"Nah, not yet."

"Go to Chris and he'll get you something. Milla would but tonight is her night off," I said.

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