I walked into the gym for my afternoon training with Dimitri. "Hey Comrade."

"Hello, how did the rest of your day go?"

"All good, no fights or any trouble making." I winked up at him.

"Good, now let's do laps and then come back inside to spar." Once we got to the track I looked over at him.

"Five laps, I'll race you." I bolted off but he soon caught up. Every time on of us sped up the other did to. The entire run we were neck and neck, including when we crossed the finish line. "That's a tie, Comrade." I huffed out. I laid down on the grass while Dimitri stood above me. He looked over at me. Pride shinning in his eyes.

"Great job Roza." I smiled up at him as he helped me off the ground. After a quick drink of water back inside the gym, we got ready to spar. The whole fight we were equal, both of us not really getting any hits. After a while Dimitri started to put more power behind his moves, so did I. We were so focused on our fight that we didn't hear the doors open and someone come in. Finally, I saw an opening to take down Dimitri. My right fist shot out just as my left leg did. He stopped me fist but my kick to his hip made him lose balance and fall, in a flash I was on him and had him pinned, my hands over his heart.

"Dead." I smiled down at him. Again, I could see pride and love clear in his eyes.

"Twice in one day Roza, you're full of surprises." He sat up so I was now sitting on him with one of his hands supporting my lower back.

"That I am Comrade." We both leaned in and kissed one another. We heard someone clear their throat and we both sprung apart quickly. I looked over to see Alberta leaning against the wall by the doors.

"My office, now." Her tone was harsh. She turned around without another glance and left. I looked over at Dimitri, fear flashed through me at what could happen. He could get fired, but even worse, he could get put in jail for something like this.

"I kissed you, that's it." I said to him. He shook his head.

"No, she saw what happened. But I'll do everything I can to make sure they don't expel you."

"No," I shook my head. "I don't care about me. I'm worried about what will happen to you." He grabbed my hand and squeezed it. Gentle he kissed me but quickly pulled away.

"Let's get this over with." We walked to Alberta's office in silence with heavy steps. Her door was open and she was waiting for us behind her desk. Once inside Dimitri shut the doors. We both sat down. The room was filled with tension.

"Want to explain what I saw?" Dimitri was quick to answer Alberta before I could come up with some lie to feed her in hopes of her letting Dimitri off the hook.

"We kissed."

"How long has this," She hand moved pointed at each of us. "Been going on for?" Once again Dimitri answered her. He was going for the full truth.

"About three months." She nodded her head.

"Well, all I can say is that the two of you are lucky it was me who walked in." I looked over at her in confusion. Seeing my expression, she went on. "I've known about the two of you all along. I just didn't think you two would be dumb enough to get caught."

"If you knew why didn't you put a stop to us?" I asked.

"Because, it's obvious that what you two have is real. You Rose, aren't using Guardian Belikov to get good grades or what not. Guardian Belikov, it's obvious that you love her as well, you're not preying on some young, naive girl." To say I was shocked would be an understatement.

"How did you figure us out?"

"Well, it was clear he was unlike any teacher you have had. You never complained, your attitude changed and so did your behavior. At first, I though he we just I great mentor. But then when I saw how you were rubbing off on him, how he was slowly opening up more and being, well…more human for lack of better word, I knew there was something between you two. After Spokane, when he was worried and caring for you, when it was clear the only person that could comfort you was him, well, that's when I really knew. I just didn't know how far you two had gone, until today."

"So, what you're saying is…" I trailed off unsure of how to continue. It wasn't everyday that you got put into these types of situations.

"What I'm saying is that I'll allow your relationship to continue. However, if any one asks about the two of you, you deny. Until Rose graduates at least. You need to be more careful. The two of you would be in a lot of trouble if it was anyone but me who walked in." I nodded my head.

"Thank you, Alberta, you didn't have to do any of that, but you did. So, thank you." Dimitri spoke up and said his thanks as well.

"Not a problem, just be careful." We nodded our heads and walked away in silence. Going back to the gym to grab our things. Luckily for us, it was empty. I was the first to speak between Dimitri and me.

"I wasn't expecting that."

"Neither was I. But she's right, we really need to be more careful." I nodded my head in agreement.

"Yeah." That night, as we walked to our own rooms, I knew we were both thinking about how bad things could have been for us today. When I walked into my room I was no longer alone. Sitting on my bed was Lissa. "Hey, what are you doing here?"

"I wanted to talk to you about me practicing spirit. I stopped since you called me over the break, but, I really want to start back up again. So instead of going on my medication, I was thinking. What if I made you that spirit darkness charm, I could practice spirit and if the darkness gets bad you slip on the charmed jewelry and it all goes away." I shook my head.

"I don't know Lissa, this is serious, one slip up; you use too much magic and I don't have the charm on me, well, it won't be good for either of us."

"I know, and I don't want to put you through any more pain but, I need my magic…"

"I'll think about it. But thank you for giving me a choice and not just starting back up with your magic."

"Of course, Rose, you're in this as much as I am." Once Lissa left I called Dimitri's cell, hoping he would pick up. He did.

"Belikov." He answered gruffly, he must have not looked at the caller ID.

"Hey Comrade, it's me."

"Oh, hello Roza. What's got you calling at this time?" When he spoke this time his voice was much softer.

"Well, Lissa just came by, she had a proposition and I figured I'd talk it over with you."

"What is it?"

"She wants to start up her magic again. So, she though if she did regular practices like before, she could make me the charm Mark had for the darkness."

"I don't know…" He trailed off.

"I know. On one hand, I don't want to make Lissa give up something that's so important. But on the other, if the charm doesn't work or wears off without us realizing it and she goes overboard on the magic, then the darkness is going to drive both her and I crazy."

"As your boyfriend I say don't do it and let Lissa take the medication. But, as an outsider, I say give it a shot. She could start out small and see how things go on from there." I smiled into the phone.

"I knew I could count on you to help me out Comrade."

"Always Roza."

"Goodnight, I'll see you in the morning."

"Goodnight."

How did you like the chapter? I'd like the thank beata5645 for giving me the idea of Alberta walking in on Dimitri and Rose kissing. If you guys have any more idea's let me know!