Ever since that day at the trail I've stayed clear of Dimitri. In reality its only been a week. But I actually feel proud of myself. Of course we'd run into each other, there is a limited amount of space where we can go. But whenever I do see him I walk away, every time we catch each others gaze I look away. Sure we have a few classes together, but I make sure I'm seated on the other side of the room.
One of the classes we do share is the one I am in right now, Bible class. I don't know why it's called Bible class because we have yet to study the Bible. I mean we do learn things about God and that kind of stuff but we haven't actually read the Bible.
"Dimitri, Christian, can you please help pass these books out?" Mr. Dashkov calls from the from his desk where two piles of books lay.
I feel someone walk past my chair and up to Mr. Dashkov, I don't look up though. I know who it was.
"Today you will all be receiving a copy of Paradise Lost by John Milton." Mr. Dashkov says,"Does anyone know anything about the fall?"
A hand shoots up down the row from where I sit.
"Yes Natalie?" he says
"The fall is when Satan and his angels fell from Heaven for nine days and nine nights." said the girl, Natalie.
"Correct, this book is about that. You all have two weeks to read it and then we'll discuss our thoughts." he says.
Someone sets a book down in front of me. The person could be either Christian or Dimitri I didn't want to take the chance. And sensing from the warmth that spread throughout my body I know it's not Christian.
"I can discuss my thoughts right now." a voice called out from the back of the class.
I turn around and see that it's Tasha. What would she have to say about this?
"I'd prefer it if we all read the book before we make judgements." Mr. Dashkov replies calmly.
Something told me she probably isn't team God. I believe that everyone had has their right to their own opinion, religion included. But I really didn't want to hear what Tasha wanted to say. I have a feeling it wasn't going to be entirely nice.
The bell ran on queue saving me from whatever Satan lecture Tasha was going to make the class endure. I get up and grab all my books in one hand. I turn to get out of my seat when I notice Dimitri standing in front of me.
"Hey." he whispers.
"Um- Hi." I say, I really didn't want to have this awkward ass conversation.
"Look, I wanted to apologize about what I said the other day, it was really harsh." he says.
I restrain myself from rolling my eyes,"I'm a big girl, I can take harsh words."
"It still wasn't fair. You've been...nothing but nice. And you were right I've been a complete ass."
I laugh harshly,"Well I'm glad you finally had this great epiphany."
He looks taken aback from my harshness. Did he really expect me to forgive him?
He runs a hand through his hair and sighs," I also wanted to talk about something you said." I push my chair in and start walking to the door.
"What did I say?" I ask trying to act uninterested.
"You mentioned that I was from Florida- how did you know I'm from there?" he asks.
I stop dead in my tracks. Shit! I don't even remember mentioning it.
"I said you were from Florida? I don't remember." I say nonchalantly continuing out the classroom.
"Rose-" he grabs my arm to turn me around.
I feel the familiar tingling in my arm again, I pull myself out of his grip. Well I try, he didn't want to let me go.
"Dimitri, let go." I say evenly.
He licks his lips and opens his mouth like he wants to say something. When he doesn't move I rip my arm out of his grasp. He looks shocked for a second before he composes himself.
"I need to go. Bye." I say turning on my heels and walking out of the library.
I was halfway to my room when a voice called out,"Hey". I froze for a second thinking it was Dimitri but then relax when I realize it was just Lissa.
She walks up beside me,"So what did Dimitri want to talk to you about? I heard you guys went somewhere...private last week." she said winking at me.
I shake my head,"Nothing happened, he just felt bad about hitting me with a ball so he took me somewhere I could clear my mind."
She laughs,"You do know I don't believe that's it, right?"
I sigh,"Well we got into a . . . discussion I guess you could call it."
"Ohhhhh," she said like she was getting somewhere," about what?" she asks.
"Well let's just say he made it very clear he wasn't interested me." I say.
"What! What a load of bull-" Lissa cuts herself off when a teacher walks by,"Hi ! I like your scarf!"
The teacher gives her a suspicious look but continues walking past us. Lissa turns back to me as soon as she's gone," You don't honestly believe that, right?"
I shrug,"It just doesn't make sense for him to say it and not mean it."
"So what are you going to do?" she asks curiously.
"I'm gonna leave him alone." I say simply.
She looks like she want to laugh," You don't really mean that right? I mean you really can't."
"Liss why am I going to go after him? I know he doesn't like me and I'm just going to make myself look pathetic if I keep trying." I reply.
"But- you can't just give up on him." she says looking shocked.
"Watch me. Anyways there is one guy at this school who is actually really nice to me."
"Who?" she asks looking almost afraid.
"Adrian, look I know you didn't want me near him since day one but he's really nice and funny and I think something could actually happen." I say.
"You're serious?" she asks incredulously.
"Yeah, I like him." I say smiling.
"You- you like him? You can't! It's impossible!" she yells.
"Lissa! Shhh!" I look around to see if we caught anyones attention, thank God we haven't," He's actually not that bad Lissa, why don't you like him? He's your cousin."
"Because he's bad Rose!" she says.
"He's been nothing but nice to me. The only time I've seen him act not particularly nice is around Dimitri. . . or Sydney." I say.
She sighs," Adrian and Dimitri don't get along because Adrian always gets into his business, I told you already."
"Yeah you told me that he gets into his business but can you be a little more descriptive?"
"He- Adrian likes to mess with Dimitri's girlfriends. He always trys to steal them from him. The majority of the time it doesn't work. But Adrian stills tries, and that's enough for Dimitri to hate him." she says slowly.
"Okay? And what about Sydney?" I ask.
She looks taken aback," Um- they used to date." she said.
"Yeah, I expected that, What happened?" I ask.
"Like I said Adrian is bad and Sydney is the exact opposite. So she broke up with him."
"It looked like she still likes him." I say.
"She probably does, they loved each other. " she says.
I run a hand through my hair," But they ended for a reason Lissa, So I honestly don't see the big deal. The past is in the past."
She looks frustrated," Look Rose do what you want. I've already told you that he's bad new and I should know better than anyone else, he is my...cousin. I have to get going. I'll talk to you later. "she says before walking away.
I sigh and continue walking to my room only to see Adrian leaning against the door.
"What are you doing here?" I ask smiling.
"Well Sydney is having a party and I wanted to know if you'll come with me." he says simply.
"Yeah sure, I have to get dressed first." I say unlocking my door.
I push open the door and walk in. I walk to my closet and pull out a white Lucy Love Penelope dress and nude pumps.[Type Lucy Love Penelope dress in google images to see the dress]
I turn around and see Adrian laying in my bed," Comfortable much?" I ask raising an eyebrow.
"Very much yes." he says.
I laugh and walk to the bathroom to get changed. I put on diamond stud earrings and a few gold bangles. Then I quickly straighten my hair. Finally I do my makeup which consisted of mascara, liquid eyeliner that winged out into a cat eye, and red lipstick.
I walk out of the bathroom and see Adrian leaning against my dresser waiting for me. When he sees me he smiles and says," You look beautiful."
"Thanks." I say.
"But somethings missing he says." walking towards me.
He pulls out a necklace from his pocket. He walks around me and signals me to lift up my hair. I feel him put the necklace around my neck and secure it. When he's done I let go of my hair and walk to my vanity to look at the necklace.
It was a red pendant necklace.
"Oh my God. Adrian it's really beautiful, thank you." I say smiling.
"You're welcome, now come on." he says pulling me out the door.
Sydney's dorm was only two floors above mine. As soon as we got there Adrian left to go hand out with his friends. I couldn't see anyone that I knew. I saw Sydney but that was it. No Lissa or Mason.
I walk up to a table that had refreshments and food.
"Hey." I turn around and see Dimitri. I resist the urge to groan.
"Hi." I say simply.
"Do you want to get out of here?" he asks.
"Why do you? Not a big fan of parties?" I ask.
He shrugs," Guess I'm more of a wallflower."
"That makes two of us." I mumble. Honestly if I had known more people I'm 100% sure that I'd be the life of the party. But because I'm only actually friends with two people, who weren't even at the party, I suddenly feel like the loner in the corner of a party.
" So do you want to get out of her? We could go back to the trail if you want." I wanted to say no. But at the same time I couldn't help but imagine how it must look out there at this time. I want to see the starts through the clearing above the trail. I'm sure it's beautiful.
"Actually I think I'm just gonna go back to my room."
"Are you sure? I mean the trail looks really great at night." he says
I don't know why but I suddenly got angry," Dimitri you know you're really confusing."
"What?" he asks confused."
"Last week you made it very clear that you aren't interested in me. And to not make myself look pathetic I've been keeping my distance. But now all of a sudden you want to hang out? I swear you're so confusing." I say.
"I just wanted to apolog-"
"You already did. So I don't see the point of us hanging out for you to apologize again." I say.
I run a hand through my hair," Look I'm really exhausted so I'm going to my room." I say turning around and walking out of the party.
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