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The whistle blew and I took off like a bad out of hell. My first obstacle was the tires, it felt like my feet just glided across them.
I then had to get on my belly and crawl under these ropes without touching them. I reached the end of the belly crawl, I stood up and jumped on this beam and ran across it balancing my weight as I did.
When I got to the end of the beam I had to grab this rope and swing myself across it and land on a platform. Which led me to the wall of victory.(which I called it)
I jumped on the platform and grabbed the rope hanging from the wall. I used my upper body strength to pull myself up and used my legs to help guide me up.
I reached the top and threw my legs over. I landed on the ground and ran to the finish line.
The Guardian stopped her watch just as I past the line. My heart was racing so fast I thought it was going to pound right out of my chest. I bent over trying to catch my breath.
"Here, drink this" I looked up to see Dimitri handing me a bottled water.
"Thanks" I said a chugged the bottle down. I wiped the access water that had drizzled down my face with my arm.
" You did amazing Rose" said a very pleased Dimitri. I was finally starting to catch my breath.
"Thanks comrade, but you know it might have more of a challenge with my eyes blindfolded" I said with a wink.
Dimitri let out a chuckle " Is that right?"
"Well you know me Comrade, I always like a challenge" I said grabbing for another bottle of water.
His chuckle turned into laughter. I smiled as I made my way back over to the other novices. I sat there and watched the other novices do their first trial
"Hey Rose, you did good out there" I looked behind me to see Peter standing on the other side of the fence. I stood up and walked over to him.
"Hey, thanks what are you doing here anyway?" I said putting my hand on the fence.
" I guess I'll go with, I was in the neighborhood " He said with a wink.
"Rose!, Your suppose to be sitting with the other novices'" I turned around to see a very angry Russian standing about 3 feet away staring at me.
" I got to go" I said to Peter and turned around giving Dimitri a death glare as I walked past him.
So he gets to walk around with Tasha Ozera attached to his arm but I cant talk to one guy. Ya Right!
We were finally dismissed and I was still pissed off about Dimitri. So I decided the smart thing to do would be avoid him before I said something that I would regret..
Eat that self control, Dimitri Belikov, I thought to myself. I grabbed my bag and started to head back to my room.
" Ms. Hathaway, I was hoping to have a word with you" I turned to see Dimitri and another Guardian walking towards me. Great
"Rose, this is Guardian Adams, we went to school together back in Russia. " Dimitri said with his full Guardian mask on.
"It's nice to meet you" I said to 'Guardian Adams'.
"Guardian Belikov here was just telling me what an exceptional student you are, top of your class."
"Well, seeing how Guardian Belikov is my mentor and all, I presume he is right." I said crossing my arms.
"You got yourself a lively one here Belikov" Guardian Adams said nudging Dimitri with his elbow.
Lively one huh, I could show this guy how lively I really am but instead I just rolled my eyes.
" If you'll excuse me I really need to take a shower, I smell like a elephant died on me" I said and started walking to my dorm.
I knew Dimitri was following me, for a kick ass Guardian he wasn't very sneaky.
"Rose!" I heard Dimitri call from behind me, but I just ignored him and kept walking.
"Rose, you are to turn around when I am speaking to you" There goes that angry voice again.
"Rose, I am your mentor and you will do as I say" That did it I turned around and walked right up to him. I put one hand on my hip and pointed my finger at him with the other.
" Yes, you may be my mentor but you cannot tell me what I can and cannot do. Or who I can and cannot talk to. " I said with venom leaking out of my every word.
" I am your mentor and you will do as I say" He said with his hands balled into fists.
"What I do in my personal life is none of your business" I said walking away.
I walked in my room and I dropped my bag on the floor. I walked over to my bed to take my socks and shoes off where I saw a note propped up on my pillow.
Rose,
I'm staying the night with Christian since Adrian met a girl. I'll see you tomorrow.
Love,
Lissa
I folded the note up and set it on my nightstand. I walked into the bathroom to take me a long hot shower that I desperately needed.
After my shower I put on my knit shorts and tank top. I was so tired that I decided to skip dinner. All I wanted to do was sleep.
I finally got comfortable when I thought I heard a faint knock at the door. I didn't even budge to see.
'knock'
'knock'
There it was again. "Damn it" I said getting up to see who it was. I walked over to the door and slowly opened it.
"This better be important because I…." My words were cut short be a Russian standing in my doorway.
"Dimitri?" was all that come out of my mouth.
"You weren't at dinner, so I thought I would come check on you" He said looking a bit nervous.
" I was to tired to go" I said
"huh" was all he said. He was acting pretty weird. I mean I've never seen Dimitri nervous before.
"Would you like to come in? Lissa's not here." I asked opening the door wider.
He didn't say a word he just walked right in and stood by the end of my bed. I shut the door behind him walked over to the end of the bed and sat down Indian style looking at him.
I paced back and forth a few seconds before he knelt down in front of me.
"Rose, I want to apologize for the way I acted. It was rude and out of line. It is true that your personal life is none of my business but I love you and I worry about you. When I saw you talking to that guy, I just wanted to go over there and break his nose. I've never felt this way before about anyone. I want to hold you and kiss you and tell you how much I love you every time I see you. Please forgive me.
A tear must have fallen down my cheek that I didn't even know was there because he wiped it off with his thumb.
"Don't cry my Roza" Dimitri said barely a whisper.
"I love you Dimitri Belikov"
He took the sides of my face in both of his hands and gently kissed my lips.
"I love you too, my beautiful Roza"
Dimitri touched his lips to mine again. I hadn't realized how much I've missed those lips until now. Our lips fit perfectly together. Like they were meant to be together.