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Rose

After receiving a text from Viktoria this morning, todays plans were going to spend by the lake. We were going to have a picnic, swimming and just enjoy a day out in the sun. The weather hadn't been great lately, but today Uni was shut because of a teachers convention or something, the skies were all blue and it was a warm late summer day.

It's been nearly a week since Dimitri found out about Viktoria and Ivan. They had a very long chat about it. Then another one and he had finally agreed to come along when all of ur were going out.

He had also come over for dinner at mine, my mother was over the moon as she would barely leave us alone. At dinner my dad was clearly enjoying himself as he was interrogating Dimitri about what he's been up to the last six years. Mum kept fending him away though.

Stepping out of Christian's car along with Lissa we were at a beach that we use to go to six years ago. It was nice to be here, it even had a sand instead of grass along the edge of the lake.

Lissa was already in her bikini only a sarong around her waist as she was strutting down the beach. Tasha was wearing a small thing she called a bikini as was Viktoria in her bathing suit and a pair of shorts. They all looked like they could walk around like this all day feeling so damn comfortable. Still in my sundress seeing them in their bikini's didn't make me want to take mine off anymore. The whole way here I have kept telling myself I've worked hard for this, I am in the best shape I've ever been in! But seeing Lissa as they picked me up in her bikini just made shit worse.

Christian and Ivan were carrying stuff from their cars to the spot the girls had chosen. Dimitri had just pulled up on his bike sending me a wink as I was grabbing my bag along with the drinks. Smiling I walked towards the guys. Viktoria brought a sound bar and started playing some tunes as we were setting up blankets.

Ivan pulled his top off already in his shorts, "D could you maybe keep your clothes on? I don't want Christian to feel self conscious, he's already looking out of place being pale as a ghost"

"That's as likely as me liking you on my sister" Dimitri huffed trying to hold back smile as he was dropping some bags next to us. "But you have a point, better put that sunblock on Chris" He grinned. "What do you use again? 85?"

"Don't listen to them baby" Lissa smiled before giving him a quick kiss, "You are fit as fuck" she winked. He chuckled, "You know it"

Sitting down next to Tasha I rolled my eyes, "Jesus woman, could your bikini be any tinier?"

"I don't want a tan lines" she said putting her sunglasses on.

"You know there's no one here who you can hit on right Tasha?" Christian joked as Lissa elbowed him.

She gave him an unimpressed look, "At least I have something to show off"

I had to chuckle at that. Picking up a bottle of ice tea I put half my hair up to get it out of my face, before adding my ray bans.

"Rose, why are you still in your sundress?" Viktoria asked as she kneeled in front of Ivan, "It hot enough as it is, you must be boiling"

Huffing I put the cork onto my drink, "With all you skinny bitches in your tiny bikini's I think I'll happily stay in my sundress"

"Don't be silly" Lissa said as she sat down next to Christian, he instantly moved to rest his head on her lap.

"I saw you at the gym" Tasha said slapping my shoulder jokingly, "You have nothing to be ashamed of"

"How much time did you spend in the gym?"

My head snapped up as I heard Dimitri speak. Clearing my throat I shrugged, "I don't know, I started like two-three years ago"

"You've clearly worked hard for it" he shrugged, "It's all in your head"

And with that he tugged his shirt over his head showing us all his bronzed ripped upper half. Huffing I rolled my eyes, "I bet that makes us all feel better"

Viktoria laughed before she leaned in to Ivan, "Wanna go for a swim?"

"I will if you will" he winked leaning forward giving her a quick peck.

It was Dimitri's time to roll his eyes now, "You guys make me sick"

"Good" Viktoria grinned as she got up pulling her shorts off. "Come on Liss" she grinned throwing her shorts at her, "First in doesn't have to make lunch"

Lissa was quick to get up, throwing her sarong in Christian's face. "Catch me baby" she winked as she took off towards the water. I chuckled seeing the excitement on his face as he was quick to get up throwing his top off as he jogged after her.

"I guess that's my queue" Ivan said getting up, "You coming D?"

"Yeah" he said digging out his sun glasses as I got my kindle out from my bag. "You ok?"

I nodded smiling looking out over the lake and our friends playing in the water, "Yeah I'm fine"

"You look fucking incredible" he said then catching my gaze, "You know i'd attack you if I could, but don't let what you think someone else thinks of you get to you. Because it probably just in your head. They wouldn't judge you"

Looking down I nodded, "I know"

"You're never this insecure with me" he said then tilting his head to the side. I smiled, "That's because it's just us"

"But you're buck naked, you can't hide anything, how is this worse?"

Picking up a towel I threw it at him, "Just go swim Dimitri" I chuckled. Grinning he obeyed. My eyes followed his amazing body as he jogged off. He was wearing a pair of navy swimming shorts, but that wasn't really what I was looking at. His toned back and huge bulging arms made me bite my lower lip. Even after having him a nearly endless amount of time it still amazed me how fucking amazing he looked.

Viktoria was giggling as Ivan was lifting her up in the water before throwing her in. Seeing them together made me incredibly happy. Happy Dimitri finally came around, happy she finally got it her way after a long time of struggle. But jealousy hit me at the same time.

I'm honestly not sure for how long I can keep going like this. We hadn't really set a time frame and I knew Christian wasn't really feeling it either. I know I have to mention it again but I didn't wanna start anything either.

I couldn't help but think about how things went down between Ivan and Dimitri, would it have been better if he'd known earlier? Or would it still explode?

How will Lissa take it when I actually do tell her? Will she be as forgiving? I mean she is onto us anyway, but I just had no clue how it all would go down.

My eyes fell onto Christian and Lissa as they were throwing a ball around with Tasha and Dimitri. Would Dimitri and I been the same if I had stayed. Shaking head I sighed, Shit I was thinking too much what if now and I should know better.

Viktoria was now on Ivan's shoulders and I couldn't help but smile. Getting up I thought Fuck it! Pulling at the hem of my dress I pulled it over my head. Looking down I was adjusting my bikini, it was a high waist navy colour bottom with white buttons, funnily enough matching Dimitri. It was very sailor inspired with a white top that made my boobs looks surprisingly good! Putting my hair up in a loose bun I slowly made my way down to the edge of the water.

Christian missed the ball as Dimitri had thrown it at him and it landed not far from me. Stepping into the water I picked it up throwing it with ease back to Dimitri. He grinned, "Since when did you get coordination?" he joked.

"Shut up" I said trying to hold back a smile as I was making my way over to Ivan and Viktoria who were watching the four play ball. "You guys are getting a bit sickly" I smiled as I got close enough for them to hear me.

Viktoria met my gaze as she smiled, "Well I had to live through years of you and Dimitri make out at my house so see it as payback"

I was shaking my head with a smile on my lips, but on the inside I just wanted to throw myself in his arms and pretend like nothing had changed from back then, god I was turning into this jealous school girl even thought I had nearly anything.

The ball suddenly landed in front of me again, splashing water on me.

"Hathaway, stop daydreaming and come made yourself useful" Dimitri said catching my attention. "I think your arm is actually better than Ozera's" he grinned sending Christian a playful look.

Putting a smile on my face I picked the ball up walking over to them, "Not to be rude but it's not very hard to beat skinny over here" I said nodding towards Christian.

"Hey" he said shooting me a look. I snickered chucking him the ball, "Show us what you got then"

The day went on, we were throwing ball for a while before we had a picnic. Lissa had made these amazing sandwiches and salads, music was playing and we were enjoying the sun. Viktoria and Ivan were sugary sweet through out the whole day, even Tasha made comments.

My fingers kept itching to move closer to Dimitri, even if it was to only stroke hair out of his face, or hold his hand. It didn't help when he went to get a drink and sat down at my feet, leaning back as he was propping himself up on his elbow. Ray bans on and he was that bad boy dream again. I just wanted to tug at his half up man bun and devour all of him.

I think he could feel my gaze on him as he looked up, spreading my legs slightly, just to tease he swore under his breath before he sat up. "Right, I need another swim, anyone coming?"

"You alright there D?" Ivan asked shooting him an amused look.

"Swell" he grumbled as he walked down to the water again, I couldn't help but chuckle as I turned my eye back to my book, stealing glazes at Dimitri was he was swimming in the water. God, coming out he looked like that new guy in the remake of Baywatch. He could save me any day…

Coming closer he reached for a towel, "Vika are you going to mama's later?" he asked drying his face off.

"No? Why?" She asked as she was resting her head on Ivan's stomach.

"She called me earlier telling me to come over" he said as his eyes quickly met mine. I got the hint.

"Nah, Ivan's taking me for dinner in town tonight, but she hasn't texted me"

"He's wining and dining you now huh?" I teased putting my dress back on.

"He is" she grinned, clearly pleased with the whole situation.

"I miss that time" Lissa smiled looking at Ivan and Viktoria.

"Hey" Christian said looking at her, "I still do that"

She grinned, "I know you do honey, but that mega cute cupcake phase you go through in the beginning, the flirting and the" clearing her throat she added, "The crazy sex"

"Now that, I do not need to hear" Dimitri said reaching for his t-shirt. "You do know you're still disgustingly sweet right?"

"Jealous?" Christian grinned as Lissa kissed his cheek. All he got as a reply was Dimitri huffing. "Are we heading home?"

"Yeah I got some assignments I need to finish" Lissa said as we started packing up. "What you up to tonight Rose?"

Biting the inside of my cheek I knew exactly what she was getting at, it's pretty much all the conversation we had anymore.

"I think my dad's taking mum out for date night so my mum kindly left me a lift of To do's around the house" I said rolling my eyes. "Sweet right?" I joked as I grabbed my bag, starting to fold the blankets we had been laying on.

"I love it that your parents still does date night" Tasha smiled sweetly as she started carrying stuff to the car. "My mother is taking me shopping tonight then we're going to the cinema"

"Wow, don't rub it in my face" I joked as I grabbed a few bags following her.

"Liss did you want to go to the library to grab those books before we go to mine?" Christian asked as we reached him by his car.

"Yes please, I need them for next week, It'll be quite the detour to get Rose home though" she said putting her sun glasses back on.

"That's fine I'll just go with the lovebirds" I offered.

"Uh" Viktoria said, "We're just going to drop the stuff at Ivan's before were going for dinner, I got some spare clothes in the car"

"Oh eh" I scratched the back of my head when I suddenly got Dimitri's helmet handed to me, "I'll give you a lift, I'm going to mama's anyway" he said casually.

"I'm not really dressed for biking" I said looking down at my dress.

He sent me a playful wink, "Then you better keep an eye out so the wind don't catch your dress" he joked putting his bag underneath the seat. I rolled my eyes at his statement, but I knew he was definitely praying for it.

Packing up the rest, guys said goodbye before they disappeared, putting the helmet I was climbed on sitting behind him. Moving my arms around his waist I found a gap between his trousers and t-shirt and let my hand rest against his hot skin. I knew he was was smiling as he placed his hand on top of mine before revving the engine taking off.

I noticed that he didn't take the normal route, which usually took fifteen minutes to get home, he took the long one that was at least double the time. Smiling I rested my head against his back taking in the scenery around us.

Viktoria and Ivan kept popping into mind, how cute they were but also how incredibly jealous I felt seeing them in public. For each day that went by I was aching more and more to scream fuck it! I didn't care what anyone would say, I didn't care about consequences, I just wanted to be able to kiss him whenever I wanted, touch and to be able to dance with him without having to look over my shoulder.

We were slowing down and it was only then I realised we were nearly home. Placing his hand on top of mine again, he knew something was going on. Hell he always did. It was a curse and a blessing at the same time.

Leaning back I pulled the helmet off. Neither of us moved at first, I felt like I needed to say something but I didn't know where to start. One of his hands landed on my thigh, giving it a light squeeze, "Penny for your thoughts?"

Breathing a chuckle I shook my head as I started to get off the bike. "I don't even know what I'm thinking" I murmured as my feet hit the ground.

His eyes met mine, his brows pulled together, I knew he was studying me. He was trying to figure out where I was going with this, but the thing is I'm not really sure I know where this conversation is going.

Biting the side of my lower lip I didn't meet his gaze, "Just seeing them together" My throat felt like it was growing thick, slowly shaking my head I tilted my head back so I could look into his deep brown eyes, "It just makes me so jealous, it sounds so stupid but I can't just not-" stopping myself, running my fingers through my hair, tension was building.

Exhaling he parked his bike but he stayed seated on it, "Rose, we-we've talked about this"

"I know we have, but for how long do we keep things like this? Aren't you tired of it? Because I am-" he cut me off before I could finish,

"It's not about that, of course I want to have the freedom of touching you without having to do a sweep of a room first, I do. I just don't want to rush after such a long time apart"

"How are we rushing? Lissa is already onto us. I know she knows and it doesn't surprise me if the other girls know as well. I know you're frustrated that I told Ivan and that Christian found out but-"

"I told you I'm over that, but I just want to us to find our feet before it turns into a whole They're back together thing and it will be about more than just us"

"What is it you're not sure about? Do you not trust me?" I know it was a hit under the belt but I had to ask. My voice was challenging and I felt anger spark in me. I could grasp why he was so hesitant, it just doesn't make sense.

Shaking his head he let up a dark chuckle as if he found what I saw ludicrous, "Really? That's what you think?"

"I don't know what to think when all you say is-"

"Do you even listen when I speak?" Getting of the bike he was towering over me, "I keep telling you over and over that I'd go through this all again just to be with you and throw this shit at me?" His voice was growing louder as he got more worked up.

"Dimitri you're not making any sense" I said not backing down, "All those things you tell me when it's us only drives me to believe that this is it, but when you keep saying we should wait and that we're rushing when you know that we're not is sending mixed messages"

"You're only basing this on the fact hat you're jealous of Viktoria and Ivan not on what we feel-"

"Of course I am" I exclaimed, "I'd rather be jealous and want to come out in the open than hide what ever we have" I snapped at him.

"Just stop it Rose, you're picking a fight when there's nothing to fight about" He hissed through his teeth.

"Fine" I snapped shoving the helmet against his chest, "Why don't you figure out how long we're going to keep doing this and let me know when you've made a decision"

I could gear him growl in frustration as I was picking up my bag, turning to leave when I felt his hand take my wrist, "Don't do this, you're making it sound like I'm the bad guy, and I'm always the fucking bad guy, but it's not just me in this Rose, it's both of us" he snapped.

"Then fucking show it!" I raised my voice pulling my hand out of his. "The worst part is that it feels like you're not even stressed about this. It lands on me to worry about because it' s not your best friend this is riding on"

"Well I use to be your best friend too once, do you even hear yourself? I know I'm acting selfish but I'm doing this because all I want is us. I'm doing this for us, I want us to have time before it turns into a public affair and we won't have as much time together"

Looking away from him I felt too riled up, I felt like stupid things were at the edge of my tongue and I didn't want to say something I knew I couldn't take back. So all I said was, "Just let me know when you've made a decision, I'm tired of this"

Turning away I could hear him sigh heavily. "Rose" But I didn't stop. I wasn't in the mood.

"Rose come on!"

Reaching my front door I unlocked it, I could hear him throw something that I was very sure was the helmet. Hearing him curse under his breath I knew he was coming after me. Closing and locking the door behind me, I closed my eyes.

A few seconds later there was a banging against my door. "Rose? Rose just-" he stopped himself before I could hear him groan.

Leaning against the door I tilted my head back, staring up into the ceiling.

"Just- just give me a few more days ok?" His voice was muffled through the door, but I knew he was struggling. I hated when we had anything close to a fight, it always felt a hundred times worse than it actually was, but it was taking a toll on both of us.

"Just give me a few days" He pleaded through the door, "All I'm trying to do is get on her good side so it'll only be easier to tell her"

Biting the inside of my cheek I was cursing myself for wanting to smile. Damn him!

Hearing a light thud against the door I could imagine him on the other side. Head now resting against the door, arms splayed out resting on either side of the door frame, probably cursing me in his head for being so stubborn.

"I know you're there"

Biting my thumbnail I leaned away from the door. He always had this thing where he could easily sense my presence. It scared me sometimes how he either knew me that well or if I was being that predictable.

"Just open the door Rose"

My fingers were itching to just open it and to fling my arms around his neck. Slowly reaching for the door I unlocked it, opening it slightly as I was sucking on my bottom lip.

His head tilted up as he was in the exact stance I had imagined. Swallowing I opened my mouth, "How long?"

His eyes were searching mine, I wouldn't say anything until he did. Licking his lips his voice was raspy as he spoke, "A week?"

Narrowing my eyes I wasn't happy with his answer. It was a start, but too long. Crossing my arms under my chest I made it clear I wasn't happy with his answer.

Chuckling dryly he shook his head, "You are more stubborn than any woman I've ever met" he said straightening up before he sighed, "But I wouldn't have you any other way"

I was holding back a smile as I was still not wavering from his gaze.

"Give me till the end of this week, I will do my best to get on her good side and then we'll tell her" It looked like he was holding his breath, waiting for me to reply, when I didn't he added, "Ok?"

I nodded slowly after thinking it over, it was already mid week so it wouldn't be long until I could finally talk it through with Lissa and the girls.

"Good" he nodded, "Can I get a kiss before I head over to mama's?"

Being as stubborn as I am, I stayed put, arms still crossed. But even I could admit that I wanted a good kiss before I cracked on with my to do list. So feeling a bit childish but knowing he would find it, or hopefully would, find it endearing. So I just pouted my lips, if he wanted a kiss he could come and get it.

Luckily he chuckled before he took a step closer, his hands cupping my face as he said, "You are annoyingly adorable"

Before I could reply he leaned in placing is lips on mine. I was planning on a quick kiss, but as he added some heat by running his tongue along my upper lip, I couldn't help but lean into him. Wrapping my arms around his waist, I sucked on his bottom lip before I started to pull away but he wouldn't let me go. Giggling against his lips I tried to push him off, "Dimitri" I chuckled.

"Just one more" he grinned taking my lips again. Giving in, I gave him a one more long kiss before pulling away again, "Your mama will come looking for you soon" I teased.

"Let her" he grinned as he rested his forehead against mine, "I just wanna take you upstairs and bend you over and-"

"Nope" I chuckled pulling away, "Go help your mama and then we'll see what happens"

Biting his lower lip he looked so damn irresistible, "What are you going get up to?"

"I'm gonna tidy up around the house, Now go" I said shoving him out the door. I could tell he really didn't want to leave.

"I'll text you later" he said as he walked down the steps. Biting my lower lip I couldn't help but check out his cute butt,"Dimitri?" I called after him. Turning he met my gaze but kept walking backwards.

Leaning against the door frame I said "Did I mention that I'm gonna clean?"

Narrowing his gaze at me he nodded, "Yeah why?"

"Naked?" I raised my brows. He groaned as the words have left my lips, burying his face in his hands he spun around.

Giggling, "Text me when your done baby" I winked at him before I shut the door.

I really love this chapter, it's relaxed, it has all of them in it and I love the way Dimitri is in this chapter. What do you guys think?

Lot's of love xx