DPOV (QUICKY A/N: THIS WHOLE CH. IS DPOV)
Once I got inside, I gave a long sigh. I took my shoes off and placed them off to the side of the front door.
"Dimka is that you?" My Mama.
"Yes, Mama," I called.
Mama came out of the kitchen, a smile on her face. She's always happy.
"How was your day, Dimka?" she asked. I shrugged. As always, Mama was asking questions left and right. "What's wrong? Was someone harassing you? Please tell me."
"I'm fine, Mama," I lied. "No one's harassing me." I gave her a quick hug and went to my bedroom. I closed the door. I got out a piece of paper and copied Rose's number on it.
Should I call her? I thought uncertainly. What if her parents pick up? What do I do then? They'd probably think I'm dating Rose. I blushed at the thought. For years, I've dreamt of being Rose's boyfriend, but the thought of someone actually saying it terrified me. I don't know how Rose would react if someone kept asking her if I was her boyfriend. She'd probably stop talking to me. My heart sunk.
Don't call her, I thought. It isn't worth all the trouble. I looked at the paper and sighed. I really, really wanted to call Rose, to hear her voice. The way she said my name earlier made my heart flutter. If only I had the guts to tell her my feelings, if only I had the balls to ask if she felt the same, if only...
"Dimka?" Mama's voice came through my closed door.
I gave a silent sigh. "Yes, Mama."
"Is everything alright, son? You seem a little off today."
I hesitated before answering. "Everything's fine, Mama. Stop worrying, please." I heard Mama's footsteps retreating. I buried my face in my hands. Why is everything so complicated? Why do I have to have feelings for the most popular, beautiful, amazing girl in the entire school? I ran a hand through my hair.
Why did Rose have to be the girl of my dreams? I thought miserably.
~Secret admirers~
I took a nice, long warm shower. My older sisters, Karolina and Sonya, came to spend the evening with Mama and I. My little sister, Viktoria, would normally spend the evening with us but she's in the hospital. She has leukemia, and has to go through the radiation treatment.
The entire time, my sisters spoke with Mama, completely ignoring me. Occasionally they'd talk to me, but I'm invisible to them. I picked at my food, nibbling on some of it.
"Dimka what is wrong with you?" Mama asked. I looked up at her. "Something's bothering you."
I looked down at my food. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, but I didn't answer. I just gave a simple shrug. I heard Mama's sigh, and my sisters continued talking, as if nothing happened.
~Secret admirers~
After dinner I went to bed. I thanked Mama for the delicious meal and removed my plate. After Karolina and Sonya left, I felt a little better. Normally I enjoy their visits, but at the same time I don't. I'm the invisible brother, the brother they know exists, but choose to ignore. Just like at school sometimes.
Once I was in bed, I had a dream. A dream about Rose...
~Dimitri's dream~
I was at school, but no one was there. I looked in the classrooms, no teachers. I was wandering the halls, trying to figure out why I was at school when no one was there. It wasn't until I was walking by the girls' bathroom I heard a weird noise. I try to respect the privacy of others and not intrude, but something about the noise in the bathroom caught my attention, and I couldn't stop walking towards it.
I hesitantly opened the bathroom door, I saw Rose curled up on the floor, crying.
"Rose?" I asked.
She looked up, teary eyed. "D-Dimitri?" Tears spilled over, a sob ripping through her. I rushed over and held Rose in my arms.
"What's the matter?" I asked softly. She shook her head, burying her head in my shoulder. "Rose?"
"I-I can't," Rose sobbed. She looked up at me, I gently wiped of Rose's tears. She calmed down after a minute.
"Rose, please..." I begged.
"I love you, Dimitri," she whispered. "I-I'm just too much of a coward to admit it. I thought you wouldn't have felt the same." Tears built up in her eyes again, I gently wiped them off.
"Why would you think that?" I whispered. "I've loved you for years. I didn't want to admit it, either."
Rose looked up at me, hopeful. "You do?" I nodded. She threw her arms around my neck, holding me close. "Oh, Dimitri! I lo-"
~End of Dimitri's dream~
The sound of my alarm clock wakes me up. I groan. I didn't want the dream to end, it seemed so real. I closed my eyes and sighed. If I ever admit my feelings to Rose, I hope it goes something like that.
