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Freedomwriter2010.

Chapter 010.

"I'll take the couch" It was an automatic response from Dimitri's mouth as soon as he side stepped me. He walked over to the cupboard holding all the linens grabbing a pillow from the bed with the couch-throw blanket. It wasn't that big, but I didn't protest. If he was going to take the couch I wouldn't object I did feel bad however. Our parents probably only put one bed for a reason, the other two bedrooms were empty, they would have a bigger use down the line probably but at the moment they sat empty, one with a bit of storage in it.

Both of us got ready for bed, both dressed in our Pajamas ready to sleep. As Dimitri walked down the stairs the sudden urge to call down to him came over me. " Dimitri?"

" Yeah?" He stopped halfway down.

"Goodnight, sweet dreams." I smiled and turned away walking into the bedroom. Pulling the corner to the bedding back I crawled under the soft duvet and shut my eyes, waiting for sleep to take me.

Sleep did not take me that night. I tossed and turned, but all because of one thing – Dimitri. The guilt ate at me as I thought of him downstairs on a couch not built for someone his size, and the even though the house felt warm, there was a chill floating through the air biting at my nose. We had both turned in early at 11pm it now was 2:17am and I was still not asleep.

Damn my inner consciousness. Thinking fast I quietly tip toed out of the bed flicking the bed side lamp on. I gathered all the pillows I could find and piled them into the bed. I was impressed with myself. Down the middle of the bed was a huge row of pillows. That would be good enough, and maybe this would help me sleep.

Pulling the door open silently I headed to the stair case, listening to the quiet snores of Dimitri. Creeping down the stairs, I followed the breathing and stopped in the door way. The moonlight was so bright tonight and came through the sheer curtains, illuminating the couch that Dimitri was draped over. He looked so beautiful, I was worried that he would be mad that I woke him, but it seemed he was in a deep sleep.

Going over to him I crouched beside the couch and whispered to him.

"Dimitri, wake up." He stirred but didn't wake up.

"Dimitri, please wake up." He lifted his head groggily barely looking at me.

"Rose? What is it?"

"Come with me Dimitri" He was practically asleep still but was moving into an upright position, I carefully put an arm around him supporting his weight, letting him lean on me. I could get him upstairs- I knew I could!

Holding him close I could smell the aftershave I had smelt the first time I had met him, making my head go crazy. It made him just smell so spicy and it was great. I could also feel how cold he was, as he just had that tiny blanket on him.

Getting up the stairs was a task and I was surprised Dimitri was still almost like dead weight but I didn't care I couldn't sleep feeling this the time we reached the bedroom, I laid him on the side prepared pulling the blankets around him, making sure that was comfortable. I wasn't a cruel person yknow? Climbing into bed, I turned my back to him feeling the pillows in between us. Reaching over I turned the light off and as soon as my eyelids closed I drifted into a dreamless sleep, feeling less guilty about him being on the couch in the cold. Maybe things could be worked around….

The next morning came fast, but I felt very refreshed. Opening my eyes and stretching my arms above my head I looked around giving a big sigh. This bed was fantastic I already loved having a huge bed. Suddenly last night came back to my mind and my eyes stretched bigger than ever, looking at the other side of the bed, although I wasn't as shocked as I thought I'd be.

Dimitri was not there.

However I did know where he was as the smell of bacon and eggs surrounded me. Grabbing a robe and tying my hair into a messy bun I wandered downstairs only to see a plate of food sitting on the table.

"Good morning Roza, sleep well?" Dimitri asked bringing his plate to the table.

"I knew breakfast would wake you, remembering how you ate at the dinner that night." I just slapped his arm playfully rolling my eyes.

"Yes I did sleep well, and just a piece of advice don't ever comment on how much a girl eats if you want to survive in life." I sat down going into the food. It was once again so good.

"Thank you for last night Rose, It felt good to wake up in a comfortable bed, I think staying on the couch any longer would have ended up with permanent damage" He chuckled and rubbed at his neck.

" No problem, I couldn't sleep knowing you were on the couch so it was a win win situation. By the way Dimitri where did you learn to cook like this?" I asked mouth full.

His smile once again graced me, but he had a sad look to his eyes. "My grandmother taught me, my mom died when I was at a young age, so my grandmother taught me. I keep cooking almost to keep the memories alive, she died when I was your age. " He continued eating as did I, he didn't speak anymore of his grandmother. I would probably learn more down the way though.

The rest of the day we unpacked and fooled around just relaxing around one another getting to know each other,I had a feeling he was going to be a person of long stories to hear.

OKAY DARLINGS time skip will happen sooooon. Read and review please!