A/N- Heyy thanks for reading this. This is my first FanFic so sorry if I get things wrong. Do you think I should continue this into a story? Please review and tell me what you think! Thanks, BelikovsRoza1697
I shot up, now as angry and frustrated as him. I had a feeling if I stayed, we'd both snap. In an undertone, I murmured,
'This isn't over. I won't give up on you.'
'I've given up on you,' he said back, voice also soft. 'Love fades. Mine has.'
I felt tears beginning to well up in my eyes, as I replied, voice breaking,
'Why are you doing this to me?' I saw him falter, as if he didn't want to hurt me by his answer. His arm twitched upwards but he didn't touch me. How I longed for his touch, for that electricity that filled me up and assured me that everything was going to be ok. But no. He had to carry on being stubborn. I looked up into his eyes, seeing obvious concern in them, even though my sight was blurry with tears.
'What do you mean, Roza?' he whispered, using my Russian nickname. I closed my eyes, hoping to block out all the pain that he was causing me.
'Why are you hurting me like this?' I answered, running my hand across my face, wiping some of the tears away, clearing my vision.
'It's for the best. I already hurt you so much… I want you to stay away from me… its easier and safer for you that way,' he said, gently. His hands were by his side, moving every now and then, as if he wasn't sure whether or not to touch me.
'Dimitri! Just stop it!' I looked him in the eye, glaring. He stepped back, with a shocked expression on his perfect face, 'Forgive yourself! You didn't hurt me half as much as you are now!' I wasn't shouting but I wasn't quiet either; people sitting near the back pews looked around to see our little drama unfolding.
'Dimitri… I wish I'd died on that bridge….' I whispered, collapsing back onto the pew. He just stared at me, eyes widened.
'You… would prefer death to me not loving you?' he asked, confused.
'Yes...' I said, barely audible. I couldn't do it anymore. I stood up, facing him. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Lissa walking into church. She noticed me almost immediately, walking slowly towards me.
Are you pushing him again? she questioned, quickening her pace and coming to stand next to Dimitri. She placed a hand on his arm and he looked down at her,
'Are you ok, Dimitri?' she asked, her voice sweet and gentle. His eyes were full of admiration for her,
'Yes, Princess... I'm fine… what is it? Are you ok?' he answered, smiling at her. I laughed without humour. They both looked up, giving me the are-you-crazy look,
'Rose?' Dimitri asked, uncertainly. I laughed again,
'Just as long as she's ok. Don't worry about the crying girl over here,' I gestured to myself, rolling my eyes. Dimitri raised his eyebrow at me and I shook my head,
'I'm going to go now. I'm not going to stay where I'm not wanted,' I said, moving past Lissa and Dimitri. I started to walk towards the large wooden doors at the back of the church when I heard a familiar voice call my name. I turned around, looking up at the tall Russian who was staring at me with a gentle expression,
'Roza…..' he whispered and he lifted his hand to link it in mine. Electricity coursed through me as usual and a slight smile began to form on my lips.
'Yes?' I pressed, forcing him to continue.
'I…. I didn't know you felt that way…' he admitted. I saw Lissa far behind him, looking at the pair of us with confusion in her eyes.
'And does it change your mind?' I pushed, hoping for the answer, which I knew wouldn't come.
'It does…' he looked into my eyes and smiled one of his rare, full smiles. I couldn't believe my ears.
'Really?' my jaw dropped.
'Yes, my Roza. I didn't know you felt like that… I feel the same. I just didn't think we could work, because I had hurt you while I was Strigoi and because we can't be together. I do love you, I'm sorry for what I said. I just need… time…' he looked away from me. My broken heart joined back together and I reached up and put my arms around his neck.
'You're sure this is what you want?' I asked him, happy that he made no effort to move away from my touch or let go of my hand.
'Of course. I just thought that maybe your love for me had been affected when we were together in Russia. I love you, I never stopped. What I said was wrong and I didn't know it would affect you like that. I'm so sorry,' he confessed and he leant forward. I anticipated him and reached up, kissing his soft lips passionately. His arms wound themselves around my waist and both of us closed our eyes.
You're together now? Lissa said through the bond. I smiled at her happy emotions. I stood up on my tip-toes and pushed my lips harder against his. I felt him smile and pull away, placing a finger on my lips when I pouted,
'I do wish we could continue Roza, but I don't know if you've noticed, we're in a church,' he chuckled, pulling me to him and guiding me back to the pew where he sat down with me and kept his arms around my waist.
Oh Rose, that's so sweet. Lissa voiced in my head, as she sat down at the other end of the church, next to Christian, who had arrived in the church while Dimitri and I were talking. I lay my head on Dimitri's shoulder as the priest began to talk to the congregation. He returned the gesture by kissing my head and stroking my hair. I sighed into his shoulder, happily. He pulled my face up and skimmed his nose across my jaw-line.
'I love you. I love you. I love you,' he murmured, repeating the words like a prayer. I smiled; finally, I had my Dimitri back.
'I couldn't agree more, Comrade,' I replied, moving closer to him, so I was almost on his lap. I felt his chest vibrate as laughter shook through him,
'Why, after all this time, do you still call me that?' he asked, kissing my cheek.
'Because, I know, deep down, you love that name,' I replied, winking.
'If I do, it must be buried very deep...' he whispered in my ear, making me shiver. I looked around and saw that people were looking at us. I realised that not only was it an odd thing to be seen having romantic associations with those who were recently Strigoi, but also, most knew that Dimitri and I were just mentor and student. I froze, while kissing Dimitri, and slid away from him. He narrowed his eyes at me, asking that silent question. I gestured subtly to a group of Moroi women staring at us in shock. Dimitri nodded, rolling his eyes at no-one in particular. He moved towards me and whispered in my ear,
'We need to talk. Do we tell everyone about our relationship or do we keep it secret?' I laughed softly. That was the old Dimitri, always worried about something.
'I doubt we can keep it secret now that about 200 people have seen us kissing in church,' I tried to raise an eyebrow, but failed. Dimitri laughed,
'You still can't do that?' he asked, his eyes full of amusement.
'No…' I said, sheepishly. He pulled me back to him and kissed me tenderly. I pulled back and copied what he had done earlier, placing my finger over his lips. He rolled his eyes but smiled at me.
I was so happy. I finally had him back. After months of hard work and a few illegal activites, I had my Dimitri Belikov back.
A/N- Thanks! As I said, please review and tell me if I should continue this.
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