I woke up the next morning really sore. It was only my second time after all, and it was amazing. Being wrapped in Dimitri's arms, and feeling his peaceful breath on my neck feels so right, makes me feel so complete. Yet, I knew it was wrong, and we had to protect Lissa. Dimitri and I had some kind of conversation in the midst of it all last night. He said that once I graduate, we'll move to Court with Lissa.

It was time to wake up and talk to Lissa about what we discovered from victor. I shifted under Dimitri's arms, and his eyes opened.

"Good morning" I smiled. I could totally get used to this…

He smiled his rare smile, and stretched. "Good morning Roza."

"How did you sleep?" I asked, just wanting to hear his voice.

"The best sleep I've ever had. You?"

He smiled as I leaned forward, brushing my lips against his. "same." I whispered.

I pulled away and as a response, he groaned and wouldn't let go of me. I eyed him in surprise.

"Did we switch roles? Am I the responsible now and you're the reckless?"

He laughed. "You wish!"

"Come on, we have to talk to Lissa, and we both need a serious shower."

He agreed, and we both decided not to take shower together because it will end up being a replay of last night. As I walked out the door, towel around my water dripping body, Dimitri spun me around.

"woahh hey! You know I'm onl-"

I was silenced with a kiss. His lips were so hungry and his hands were in my water dripping hair.

"my turn to shower" he simply said and walked in the bathroom.

I was completely dazed from that kiss. I will never be able to get used to the way he kisses me and the way he touches me.

When we were finally ready we walked to the moroi dorms. Once we got to Lissa I had to knock on her door gazillion times, but no one answered… I put my mental walls down and let myself sense where she was. She was in her dorm, asleep with Christian by her side. Fortunately, they weren't doing anything. I knocked again, literally banging on the door with my fists. Finally, I heard footsteps and someone mumble something about what's with the time. Lissa was in the doorway and before I realized what was going one, I was crushed into a bear hug.

"Hey Liss." I chuckled.

"When did you get back?" she was screaming now. Great. But then she noticed Dimitri behind me. "Never mind, I don't wanna know." Before we left for court I told Lissa about Dimitri and me… she accepted it pretty well except for the fact that I didn't tell her till then.

"So remember how we went to court?" I asked.

"Yeahh…" she said, promoting me to continue.

"Well, we found something out. About spirit and being shadow kissed."

She immediately moved away from the door and let us in. I noticed how the sheets were all crumpled, and I eyed Lissa.

"I didn't know you were coming, so enjoy the view." She said as she placed two chairs in front of the bed for Dimitri and me.

"Okay, so what's up?"

So I told her. Everything. From my mood swings, to punching Jessie's nose, to being depressed, to going to visit victor and coming back and well… yeah.

"so what you're telling me is that if I try to heal a ring, and then give that ring to you, it will heal the spirit's effects from you?"

I smiled at her confusing question. "Yup."

"Okay! Can I try it now?"

I was about to answer when Dimitri said it would be better if she fed first and ate breakfast. The more energy she'll have the better chances at succeeding. As were walking to the cafeteria, I had an epiphany. I was with my best friend, the love of my life, and no longer crazy. I looked up to meet Dimitri's eyes and sensed we were thinking the same thing. We smiled at each other. Life could not get any better than this.

It's Rose Hathaway, bitch.