Love of a Mentor

By: Roza. Dimka. Reader

For: Christmas/New Year's Contest by LFMH-A VA Lovers Group

Penname: Roza. Dimka. Reader

Word Count: 935

Rating: T

Progress: Complete

World: VA

Beta: RozaHathaway17

Summary: Rose and Dimitri's first Christmas together. He's spending it in Palm Springs while she's at Court with Lissa. Can they find a way to be together?

Part 3 (Final Part)

"What do you say we get out of here?" I whispered into Dimitri's ear. I was back sitting beside him on the couch after my 'talk' with Joshua. It was getting late though and not that I didn't enjoy being around my friends, but I wanted to spend time with Dimitri alone.

"Sounds like a good idea," he said back in my ear quietly and kissed my temple.

I let Lissa know that we were planning on leaving and we bade everyone good night. A couple of guardians were staying in the hotel also. That meant Dimitri and I were off duty.

As soon as we stepped out the front door of Clarence's house, I realised just how cold and wild it had gotten. I snuggled myself into Dimitri's side as we made our way to the car, Lissa and Christian on our tails.

We jumped inside, grateful to be out of the cold. I rubbed my hands together and placed them in front of the heat that was emanating from the vent in the dashboard.

Dimitri had only driven a couple of minutes when it became clear we would not be able to go much further. Snow had gathered inches high off the ground and the wind had picked up, creating a blizzard-like night.

He gave up trying after a few minutes.

"What's the plan, comrade?" I asked him. I didn't like the idea of having to walk in that, but we didn't really have a choice.

Dimitri gave me a look that told me my thoughts were right.

We were going to have to face the storm…literally.

Dimitri was the first one out of the car as he went to tell the other guardians what the plan was. Lissa, Christian and I grabbed the bags out of the back and waited as the other guardians joined us.

It was decided to abandon the car and get it in the morning and for now, just get into the safety of the hotel.

We were all a little on edge as we trudged through the freezing snow, the bright night stars shining down upon us. This place hardly ever had Strigoi problems – that was the main reason for Jill being sent here – but that didn't mean they didn't exist here.

Fortunately, we arrived at the hotel with no problem. Dimitri checked us all in and we were led up to our assigned rooms.

We had just said goodnight to each other and entered our bedrooms, when the lights switched off. Unconsciously, I squeezed Dimitri's hand tighter in mine, needing his comfort.

"I'll find out what's going on," he said and I heard him turn and move towards the door. Without thinking about it, I ran to his side and went down to the lobby with him.

We arrived in the big open room to find that we were not the only ones who had come down to see what was going on. Several frightened looking guests were standing around the desk in their pyjamas, demanding to know what was going on.

"Could everyone please quieten down?" a man in his mid-forties was standing on the other side of the desk wearing a fancy, expensive-looking suit. He was obviously a manager of some sort, "The local power station has announced that the power has been cut due to severe weather conditions and they will try to repair it as soon as possible, however, it will most likely take a day or two. Candles are being delivered to your rooms as we speak and we would like to ask you to be extremely cautious while using fire."

Dimitri and I decided that we'd heard enough and returned to our room hand in hand. A maid handed us several candles as we entered.

Dimitri began placing and lighting the candles around the room. The soft flames illuminated the room, creating a comforting glow. Suddenly, the wind seemed to pick up ten times stronger. I shivered a little at the sound of it blowing and whizzing outside our window. Dimitri lit the last candle and moved to stand in front of me. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close. We stood there for a little while, just holding each other, not saying a word.

"You have no idea how long I've been dying to hold you again," he whispered into my neck, causing me to shiver again but for very different reasons.

"Hmm…I think I do…" I kissed his neck gently. Next thing I know, his lips are on mine and we're moving towards the comfy looking bed. He lifted me so gently, as though he was afraid I would break, and lay me down on the bed, causing the puffed up quilt to deflate where I lie. He moved so that he was hovering over me.

We stared into each other's eyes for a long time. I could see love and awe shining from his gorgeous eyes. He gave me a small, but beautiful smile, making my heart melt and placed a slow, passionate kiss on my lips.

Once we started, it didn't take long for all of our clothes to come off. We spent the next hour or so expressing our truest feelings and love for each other.

When we were done, we cuddled up to each other in the soft candlelight.

"I love you Roza," he whispered, kissing the top of my head. I smiled against his beautiful and slightly sweaty skin and placed a kiss on his chest.

"I love you too," I looked up into his brown eyes, "Merry Christmas, Comrade."

The End

A.N – Just want to say a major thanks to everyone who reviewed – I got more than ten for part 2 so thank you rosemarieheathwaybelikov, lilbitjrfan8, RozaRocks, .94, twihearts1918, Vampswols4L, Guest, Samwysesr, c8lin-the-awsomexx and Rose-loves-Dimitri.

Last, but not least, I want to thank RozaHathaway17 for being my beta for this short story :) You're amazing girl ;)

Thanks guys!