I'm not gonna say a lot about this chapter but I really enjoyed writing it, it's another night out but I always enjoy writing them.

Enjoy guys

Dimitri

It had been one of those spontaneous nights out even if we all had an early start in the morning. But that was long forgotten as soon as we stepped inside The Red.

Drinks were flowing, the music was great and shots were disappearing left and right. Lissa was surprisingly up beat and not acting one bit suspicious. I knew just looking at Rose at times, how much she was struggling, that she couldn't tell Lissa anything but there was only tonight and then it would all be out in the open.

I can admit that was looking forward to it but dreading it at the same time. Of course I wanted to showcase my feelings for Rose openly again, that was never a problem. Hell I'd wear a t-shirt with her face on declaring she was mine and no one else's just to make it even more official!

The one thing that I was dreading was the attention, sure I turned attention whore/playboy during our years apart but I definitely would go back to my slightly more modest ways when we were public again. I was also dreading when we were telling Lissa, things wouldn't go as smoothly as we would hope. There is no way of telling the future, I don't think it will go horrible but I do think she'll hold it over Rose's head for a while before she will be able to let it go. I don't know why I thought that, it was only a feeling I had…

"You're looking like you are very far away from here"

My head snapped over to where Rose was now sitting, a comfortable distance between us. She looked so damn stunning, hell she always did! Even in just her fitted black jeans and off shoulder mesh top. My fingers were so use to touching her these days it took everything in me not to.

Her eyes were studying me as I didn't say a word, I was just taking her in. Lifting her glass to her lips, "You ok?"

Nodding, "Just thinking" picking up my drink, mirroring her. I could tell she was holding back a smile, "About?"

Before I could say anything else Viktoria and Ivan appeared at the end of the table. Rolling my eyes as she was giggling being disgustingly cute with my best friend. "We're off guys, I'll see you tomorrow?" she asked looking over at Rose.

She smiled sweetly nodding, I knew she was incredibly happy for them. I was still at the holding down my vomit stage. Especially seeing Ivan's hand slide down towards my little sisters ass.

"I'd think twice about that if I were you Zeklos" I half growled before taking a big gulp from my drink.

He sent me an innocent smile, "Eyes like a hawk"

"Ears like one two, I don't want to be scarred for life because I'll do you in worse, remember that! I live in that flat too"

Waving his hand as if my threat wasn't real, "We'll be done by then anyway"

Vika put her arms around his neck, "I didn't agree to that?"

I pretended to barf under the table as Rose chuckled, "I'd hold back on details if I were you, I'm not stepping in next time he wants to kill you"

"You'd probably last longer than he would anyway" I said shooting her an amused look. Her face sobered up, "Probably? I'd have you on your ass before you even-"

"Ok we'll leave you two to it, I can definitely think of better ways to spend my time" Ivan grinned wiggling his brows as he pulled a giggling Viktoria away.

Looking down into my empty cup I shivered, "I need something a lot strong if I'm gonna listen to Ivan talk shit like that"

Christian appeared as if on queue putting down a fresh round of drinks. "You're a life saver!" I said feeling relieved downing half a pint of beer. It wasn't strong but it was better than nothing.

Ozera chuckled, "Ivan running his mouth again?"

"I swear he lives to piss me off" I said shaking my head.

"I know a few people who do" I followed Chris's eyes as they landed on Rose. She frowned before her brows pulled together, "What? Me? Hey, I've been freaking nice lately, none of you have shit to complain about"

"I'd have a thing or two to say about that" Christian muttered as Lissa appeared next to him. Luckily he shut up as Lissa grinned, "My parents left early to go to my aunts so I have the house to myself, if you know what I mean?" she winked.

"Jesus, is everyone getting laid tonight but me?" Rose moaned dramatically leaning her head against the table.

Oh she's getting some tonight…

Lissa chuckled and Christian made a face. "I'll see if I can hook you up sometime"

"That would be much appreciated! I mean that's what friends are for right?" Her face lit up.

Rose had fallen into our usual spiel where we were trying to throw Lissa off by not being too friendly. Because us being nice to one another is too obvious apparently…

"I'd rather she'd join a convent" I murmured into my glass finishing my beer. I had a feeling she heard me judging by the smile on her face.

"And with that we're off" Chris said moving his arms around Lissa's waist.

"Aw, don't leave me here!" Rose moaned then speaking in a loud hushed tone, "If you care for my sanity you don't leave me alone with Russia over her"

I kicked her under the table and she groaned, "Jesus! Isn't there a law against kicking women"

"What do I know? I'm not from this side of the pond" I rolled my eyes. It's surprisingly easy to play this game in front of Lissa and I can't say I didn't enjoy it at times. I do live to tease this girl.

"Do you want a lift home?" Lissa asked before they left. Rose was starting to get up, "Nah I'm good Liss" she said looking out towards the fairly busy dance floor, "I'm gonna go test my luck, see if I still got it" She winked as I rolled my eyes. She better not…

She chuckled, "Ok, text me when you're home though, see you tomorrow" Lissa kissed Rose cheek before she disappeared.

Rose kept her back towards me as I assumed the was watching Lissa and Christian leave. I can't say I wasn't enjoying the view. Her jean clad ass and her wide hips still did things to me, I think they always would!

Looking over her shoulder she caught me, I felt no shame and I knew she liked that. Picking up a drink from the tray Chris had brought over she downed it one go, "I'll be on that dance floor, just so you know" she winked.

An amused smile spread on my lips,"Thanks for letting me know"

A soft RnB song dropped and Rose was backing away from me, holding my gaze and my dick was already going stiff. Fuck me. I was going to let her wait, tease her, but I seem to fail in that department every time. I can't keep away from her. Luckily that doesn't matter because it's only us tonight. For one more night, and I was going to enjoy it!

Lissa

"I forgot my lipgloss in the bathroom!"

"Babe I'll buy you another one, let's just go" Christian said as I wiggled out of his embrace.

I smiled over my shoulder as I headed for the door, "It's my favourite one, I can't leave it behind! The taxi is a few minutes away, I'm just gonna go grab it and I'll be back in a minute, don't move" I chuckled as I moved towards the door.

The music was loud and it was fairly crowded for a week night. It had been such a fun night, Viktoria and Ivan were so cute in their own little bubble of happiness. Rose had busted out her dance moves along with Tasha before Tasha disappeared with who I think was Mark.

I made my way through the crowd easy as I was on a mission. I know it sound pathetic to go back for lipgloss but my daddy gave it to me and he bought it in Paris. It was my favourite, I couldn't just leave it behind.

I found it exactly where I knew I'd left it, smiling I reapplied while I had the mirror. Pressing my lips together I smiled. I was so darn happy, I have an amazing best friend who is finally living in the same town. Christian is the best boyfriend ever and I was definitely going to show him that tonight, I was wearing that cute yellow lace set that I knew he loved.

With a big grin on my lips I made my way out of the ladies room, running a hand through my hair as Rihanna's airy voice was filling the room. The heavy guitar beat was so cool and I just loved it when she sang a good love song. Glazing out on the dance floor I was searching for Rose, to see if she was still around or if she had already given up for the night.

Not being able to see her I shrugged and made my way to the door. Picking my phone up, being clumsy like I am at times I could feel it sliding out of my hands. Fumbling to catch it hoping it wouldn't fall on the floor. Christian would definitely make fun of me if I cracked another screen on my phone…

"Thank god" I murmured to myself as I managed to catch it before it hit the ground. Looking up to see if anyone saw me I froze.

A few yards away from me I saw Dimitri's large back and he was definitely having someone in his arms. His head was bent down as he buried his face in her neck as they were slowly moving to the music. It doesn't sound like a very unusual sight for Dimitri but I could recognise her form without fail.

Her profile came into view, her eyes closed as one arm rested around Dimitri's neck as he was kissing hers.

I felt my stomach turn.

This couldn't be.

Maybe it was just one of those moments of weakness where they gave in but then realised that this wouldn't end well. Doesn't she remember how absolutely horrible he was to her? The things he called her? The fucking rumours he started? How many times hasn't he body shamed her?

I've always thought it and I knew that at some point they would find their way back to one another. Whether it was good for them or not. But that's not what made my stomach turn.

What made my stomach turn was the fact that I have asked Rose about this so many times. They way she's been looking at him, I know how deeply she feels for him. But time upon time I've asked her and she's lied to me straight to my face?

Shaking my head I tried to tell myself to stay rational. Maybe it was one of those moments of weakness like I said?

As if she could hear my thoughts, having to prove me how wrong I am, Rose turns in Dimitri's arms grinning in a way I have seen so many times a very long time ago.

Seeing them kiss I had to look away. Clenching and unclenching my fists I felt like something stir within me. I didn't know what to do with it, I'm always so composed and I try so hard always to be rational but with this staring me right up in the face and all I can think of is all those times I give her the chance to tell me, it made me feel just, so angry!

Why would she do this? I don't get it!

My glare was heavy on them and again it was as if she knew I was watching. Opening her eyes mid kiss, Rose eyes meet mine over Dimitri's bicep. Her eyes go wide as she pulls back gasping.

If Rose was shocked to see me, I had an inkling she might know what I might be feeling see her… like this.

Rose

I've never felt such an intense feeling of my stomach dropping in my life.

Lissa's face was ice as she was glaring at us only a few yards away. Dimitri could instantly feel the change of air as he frowned looking down at me, "What's wrong?"

I tried to speak but nothing left my lips. It was what I'd dreaded and feared for weeks on end and I didn't know how to react nor what to do. Following my gaze I could hear the groan in the base of his throat, "Fuck" he cursed under his breath.

Dropping his arms from around me he turned toward her, "Lissa-"

Before he could say anything else she shook her head. I was prepared for hell to break loose. I was prepared for her to scream and shout at me, to go crazy and call me every name in the book. I was prepared for the worst of the worst!

A chill ran down my spine when she did nothing of that. She didn't even say a word, all she did was slowly shaking her head as if she was trying to convince herself that she wasn't seeing what she was seeing.

Then she turned and I knew she was heading for the door. And I finally found my tongue.

"Lissa!" I shouted as I started after her.

"Rose-" Dimitri tried to take my hand but I was already heading after my best friend. I couldn't let her leave. Not like this.

Fuck, fuck, fuck

That was all I kept thinking. Over and over as I was chasing my best friend. The worst part is when you expect someone to go off on you, it sounds stupid but I was prepared for that. But hearing nothing is worse, so much worse.

I wanted to hear what was on her mind. I wanted to tell her everything. I couldn't have her leave like this. It wasn't right.

Calling after her I pushed past the dancing bodies.

"Liss- Lissa please" Moving after her I tried grabbing for her arm but damn she was moving fast. I was closing in, I needed to get to her before she reached the door, I couldn't have her leave without hearing me out.

Calling for her again, "Liss please, please stop-"

To my surprise, she did as I said, doing that, stopping so suddenly I nearly crashed right into her. Steadying myself I inhaled quickly at the look of disgust that was all over her face as she was eyeing me up.

My stomach dropped again.

Speak woman! I screamed at myself, Just fucking say something, save this! Don't Let her leave.

So I started to ramble, "Lissa I promise, I was going to tell you, tomorrow, we just needed some time to figure this out but I never wanted you to-"

"Fuck you Rose" She hissed cutting me off. My eyes grew wide as my breath got caught in my throat. She had never been one to swear a lot and never ever directing it to me.

"W-what?" I stuttered feeling my finger tips go numb.

"Fuck. You" she said again without trouble. "That's all I have to say to you right now"

My lips parted as a cold feeling came over me.

Then she was gone.

Time stood still.

I kept closing and parting my lips like a stupid fish as she was glaring at me, my heart pounding in my ears.

Speechless.

Staring where she stood.

I don't know how many minutes had gone by when I felt his arm move around me as the other took my hand. I didn't even notice I was shaking.

"Rose, baby, breathe, please"

Exhaling suddenly I didn't know how long or how many times I had been holding my breath. As I released my breath every other emotion I felt followed. My eyes were tearing up, I could feel my hands cold and shaking as my breathing hitched.

A lone tear escaped and slowly made its way down my cheek.

Dimitri pulled me close against his body as he pressed a kiss to my temple. My bottom lip trembled as I took a shaky breath, sniffling as another tear escaped. Trying to clench my fist I felt ridiculously weak.

I finally found my words.

"This wasn't suppose to happen like this" I said with surprisingly a lot of power. That thick feeling in my throat grew. "This is not how I wanted her to find out!" My voice cracked at the end and Dimitri squeezed me closer.

"I know" He murmured before looking around "Let's get out of here" He said guiding me towards the exit. As soon as we got outside I instantly looked around to see if she was still here. Trying to move away from Dimitri he held me close, "She's not here Rose, she's left"

"How do you know?" I asked looking at him for the first time.

His eyes were running across my face as I could see the pain in his eyes. He always had that amazing quality to feel pain with other people, with me, and it was written all over him.

"I texted Christian when you went after Lissa, he messaged me back saying they were in the taxi to her place"

"I want to go to her" I said feeling determined.

Exhaling heavily Dimitri shook his head lightly, "Leave her be tomorrow and I'll promise you we go see her first thing tomorrow morning"

I didn't like that all of a sudden he was so damn rational. I didn't want her to think that I shrugged said 'Fuck it, she'll come to me' because I want to talk to her so badly.

"Ok?" Dimitri asked squeezing my hand trying to catch my gaze. Looking up I felt lost. But I was so happy he was here. Nodding slowly I rested my head against his chest as the tears built up again.

Why in the ever loving fuck did it have to go down this way?

Already on chapter 23 eh? Wow... time moves so fast! We are slowly coming to an end, not yet! but we are getting there, soo... the bomb dropped tonight! What did you guys think? Kind saw it coming? More/less then you expected?

What will happen now? Will Lissa hear her our or will WW3 commence? Let me know,

Lot's of Love xx