The first thought I had when I woke up today was that I was finally eighteen. A smile instantly broke out on to my face. I wasn't too exited about it a few days ago, but now I was. I finally had a family and an amazing boyfriend to spend it with. I quickly got up and got ready for training. When I arrived to the gym I was a few minutes early, which never happens with me. Dimitri also pointed it out when he saw me. "You're early."
"Would you rather I be late Comrade?"
"No, I'm just surprised is all." I shrugged my shoulders. He carefully set his book down and made his way over to me. He bent down low and kissed me. When he pulled away he had a small smile. "Happy birthday Roza."
"It's a happy birthday indeed." I gave him a cheeky smile. He rolled his eyes and chuckled.
"Come on, time for laps."
"What? No special birthday treatment." He continued to make his way to the doors that led to the track.
"Nope." I rolled my eyes and quickly sped up to catch up to him. After silently running our laps we got talking again.
"Are you coming to whatever Lissa has planned for me later today?"
"No, I'm on duty, but she's planning on letting you go a few hours early before dinner with your parents so we can spend time together."
"Good, because I want more time with you, especially today." He nodded and got ready to spare with me. I pushed away any thoughts I had of birthday plans and focused on Dimitri. Once he realized I was focused we began. We have gotten to the point now where our sparing is more like a dance rather a fight. We know each other's moves like the back of our hands. The other rarely getting a hit on the other person. Although today was different. There was a split second where I faltered and Dimitri quickly took advantage of it. He swung one leg out and took me down, before I had a chance to flip us over his hands were over my heart.
"Dead."
"Wow, even on my birthday you won't go easy on me."
"Never, and you wouldn't even like it if I did."
"True." I lifted my head up off the ground just high enough to gently kiss Dimitri. After our kiss, he got off of me. Before we could get ready to spare one more round I felt Lissa call to me through the bond. I relaxed out of my fighting stance. "Hold on Comrade." I then tuned fully into Lissa.
Rose, are you done with sparing? Our bond wasn't two ways so I walked over to the bleachers and grabbed my phone so I could text her my response.
More or less, why?
Because, I want you to come over to my room so I can get you ready for your party. It was odd, if you went through Lissa and I's texts half the time it looks like I'm having a conversation with my self due to the fact that she preferers to talk via the bond rather actually text me back. I turned to look at Dimitri.
"How long until training is over?" He looked over at the clock then back at me.
"It's over now." I returned my attention back to my phone.
It's over now, do you want me to shower in my room first or do everything at yours?
You can just come straight to my room, I already went to your room to go through your closet to pick an outfit for today. I rolled my eyes.
Of course you did. I'll see you soon. I set my phone in my back and looked at my boyfriend. Lissa wants to get me all dolled up for my birthday, I got to go. He strode over and kissed my forehead.
"Have fun Roza." I smiled.
"Thanks, Comrade." I grabbed my things and made my way over to my best friend's room. I only had to knock once before she quickly opened the door and pulled me inside, her golden hair flying around as she moved around quickly. Once I dropped my gym bag by her door she pushed me in the direction of her bathroom.
"Go take a shower, but be quick so I have time to do you hair and everything!" I rolled my eyes.
"Sur yes sur!"
"Oh, hush Rose! Now hurry!" We both quietly laughed to ourselves as I went into the bathroom. When I came back out Lissa had laid my outfit for the day out on her bed and had her vanity table ready with a curler plugged in and my makeup on the table. "Oh good, you were quick, now get dressed." I grabbed the clothes she laid out for me and went back in the bathroom. I slipped on the tight black jeans and the sandy orange silk tank top. The shoes I was planning on wearing later would be black criss-cross heals. Once I stepped out into her room she looked me over approvingly. I then sat in her chair while she started to blow dry my hair. After a few moments of comfortable silence, she spoke. "You know Rose, I kind of miss hanging out with you like we did when we were on the run." I smiled at her through the mirror.
"Sometimes I do too. But it's nice not being paranoid anymore, isn't it?"
"Oh yeah, I don't miss that at all." She smirked at me. "Plus, we both have great boyfriends now." I laughed.
"Well, Dimitri is certainly great but Christian is debatable." She swatted my arm.
"Christian is great." I stayed silent for a moment before speaking up.
"I know, it's obvious to anyone that he really cares and loves you. I'm glad you have each other," I paused as I thought over my words. "But if you tell him that I'll have to kill you." She laughed.
"Don't worry, he'll never know you said a single kind thing about him." I smirked.
"Good." We both erupted into a fit of laugher. After an hour and a half Lissa had finished everything. I had a very light amount of makeup on and my hair was beautifully curled loosely down my back. "Wow, you did great Lissa, thank you."
"I know, and it's not a problem." I rolled my eyes. Usually Lissa was much humbler. I had to blame it on Christian, he was obviously rubbing off on her.
"So, what do you have planned for me today?"
"Well, we have a bit of time left before breakfast is over. How about I tell you while we grab a bite to eat."
"Sounds good to me, I'm starving." When we got to the cafeteria I quickly made eye contact with Dimitri from where he was guarding across the room. I could see appreciation and lust flash in his eyes when he saw me. I smirked knowing that's the reaction Lissa was hoping to get from not only Dimitri but many other men when she picked out my outfit today, although I only cared about Dimitris thoughts of me. I winked at him before grabbing a large stack of pancakes and made my way towards my table of friends. "So Lissa, what do you have planned for me today?"
"Well, since we don't have much time I planned for a simple hangout with all our friends, however there will be cake and presents involved. It will be held in my room. Christian is getting it set up now." I smiled.
"That sounds great, especially the cake part!" Everyone around the table laughed. I was happy. I finally had time to spend with my friends, every single one of them. Usually one or two of them would be busy so it was always hard to really get the full gang together. Although, what I was most exited about today was my afternoon with my hot Russian boyfriend.
Did you like the chapter? Sorry this took so long to write, I've been busy and also had writers block. This chapter was short and just a filler but this story will pick up! I just really wanted to get this posted so you guys didn't have to wait any longer. Do you guys care to tell me any ideas you have? I'd love to hear anything you have to say about the story!