RPOV

~Valentine's Day~

I was still suspended from school, but that didn't stop me from trying to get Dimitri a Valentine's Day gift. Since I wasn't sure what he'd like, I settled with getting him a card, as lame as that is. I didn't know if Dimitri got me anything, but I'm sure he did. He hasn't really called me that much, and he won't let me come over to his house. I don't know if he's still hurt about that little moment we had a few weeks ago at his house. I hope he isn't.

~Secret admirers~

I looked at my clock, school is just ending. I sighed, not one word from Dimitri. Neither of my parents are home. My mom's working out of country and my dad's living in Turkey, trying to keep up with his business.

I am so lonely, I thought sadly. My inner complaints were interrupted by the phone ringing.

"Hello?" I said as I picked it up.

"Come over to the school," it was Dimitri's voice. "I've got a surprise for you."

"Dimitri?" I asked, dumbfounded.

I heard him chuckle. "Yes, Roza, it's me. Come over to the school."

"Why?" I asked.

"It's a surprise," he answered. "Wear something nice."

When the line went dead, I stood there, confused. Dimitri has a surprise for me? I'm not good with surprises. But I'll go.


DPOV

Everything looks perfect. God I hope Roza likes it.


RPOV

I wore one of my favorite dresses. A black, strapless dress; it was fitting from my chest down to my waist, then flowed out from there. I kept my hair down and put on some heels. I didn't bother putting on a lot of make-up.

I wonder what this is about, I thought. I grabbed a jacket and went outside. Since I still don't have my car back, I have to walk. I didn't mind walking, it's good exercise. But walking in high heels is hell. So I just carried my shoes the entire way.

~Secret admirers~

I stood at the school's entrance, not really sure if I wanted to go in.

Whatever Dimitri has for you, he probably worked hard on it, I thought. Just go in. I took a deep breath and walked in. The school was empty, as far as I can tell. The lights were dimly lit, and I didn't really know what to do. So I stood in the entrance for a minute, awkwardly, before deciding to walk around.

"Excuse me," a voice called. I turned and saw a freckled redheaded boy. Mason. "Rose Hathaway?" I nodded. Mason was wearing a tux. He held his arm out for me, "I'll escort you to your first destination."

"Oh, um, okay," I said uncertainly. After walking down the main hallway, I looked at Mason. "What's all of this for?" I saw red roses taped all over the lockers, rose petals sprinkled on the floor, and heart-shaped lights adding little light to the dimly lit halls.

Mason smiled. "We were warned you'd ask questions," he said. "I can't tell you."

When we reached one of the staircases, I heard someone call out, "I'll take it from here, Mase." I looked up and saw Eddie, wearing a tux, too. Mason nodded, winking at me, and walked off when I took Eddie's arm.

"I'm really confused," I said. "Can you tell me what's going on?"

"Sorry, miss, I can't," Eddie said politely. He smiled at me. "I made a promise not to." I pouted. When we reached the cafeteria, another voice called out.

"I'll take the little lady the rest of the way." I saw Adrian leaning against the wall, his green eyes practically glowing in the dim lights. Eddie rushed off after Adrian linked his arm with mine.

I opened my mouth to ask Adrian a question, but he beat me. "I can't tell you what's happening," he chuckled. "It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you."

I growled. "I don't like surprises."

"But you'll love this one," Adrian smiled. After a few minutes of walking, we both stopped in front of the gymnasium's double doors. "Close your eyes."

I gave Adrian a weird look.

"Just do it," he said. I closed my eyes. I heard the door open, and Adrian led me in.

"Can I open my eyes now?" I asked.

"Yes." That definately wasn't Adrian's voice. When I opened my eyes, I gasped. I saw Dimitri standing in the center of the gym, wearing a very fitting tux, his hair tied back in a ponytail. Both his arms behind his back. The gym was decorated with red, white, and pink ribbons and red and white lights were lit around us. A little wooden table was set up off to the side, a vase of flowers in the middle.

I looked at Dimitri in shock. "You did this?" I asked.

"I had a little help," Dimitri said. Eddie, Mason, and Adrian walked up beside him. I smiled. I ran up to him and hugged him tightly. His arms awkwardly hugged me back. When we pulled back, Dimitri asked me to close my eyes again. I huffed, but did as I was told. When I opened my eyes again, Dimitri was holding a bouquet of roses. When I looked up at him in shock, he had a big smile on his face. Eddie, Mason, and Adrian were gone. Probably left, I thought.

"Beautiful flowers for a beautiful girl," Dimitri said softly. My eyes widened, my breath catching. Dimitri knelt down on both knees, his large hands gently holding my shoulders. He closed his eyes for a moment, when his eyes opened, and looked at me, I almost fainted. "I love you."

My heart exploded. A hand went over my mouth. Was I dreaming? Did Dimitri just say he loves me? I started breathing quickly. I felt a little lightheaded.

"Breathe," Dimitri whispered, one of his hands touching my cheek lightly.

"You love me?" I gasped. Dimitri gave a small smile and nodded.

"I've been in love with you for so long, Roza," Dimitri whispered, cupping my face. "For so many years."

I felt tears in my eyes. "I love you, too," I said shakily.

Dimitri gave a breathtaking smile, one that lit up his entire face. I threw my arms around his neck, his arms going around my waist. I felt so...happy. I felt a few tears escape, but I wiped them off.

Nothing else in the world mattered at this moment.

Only us, Dimitri and I.