Moving Objects

Chapter 13

"I'm going to fall asleep," I mumbled. He didn't say anything before pulling his hands away and kissing my cheek.

"Wash that makeup off first. It looks pretty, but I like your natural skin."

I snickered and got up to get the makeup wipes and cleaned myself off, careful not to poke myself in the eyes while wiping underneath it. Within moments I was done and crawled into bed, sandwiching myself between him and the wall. I was looking forward to being able to do this all the time, sleeping in his arms. I knew that it was unrealistic for me to think it would happen all the time, but a girl could dream, right?

"Are you excited for Bora Bora?" I asked as I traced my fingers over his chest. Dimitri smiled and flexed his pectoral muscles, making me giggle.

"I am a little, despite that I'll be working for most of it."

I rolled my eyes and rubbed the tip of my nose against his. "Hey, you get the evenings off, and I promise you will have time to see stuff too."

He didn't respond but ran his fingers over my back as I rested my head against his chest, breathing in his distinct smell as it lulled me to sleep.

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I made my way to the cafeteria in my black and white graduation clothes. It was customary for graduating Novices to wear them before the ceremony. I let my eyes scan the room while I looked for Lissa. I could feel her, but I couldn't see her.

I took a step into the room only to be dragged out to the hall again. I was shocked when I realized that it was Lissa and she dragged me towards the girl's bathroom. She pulled me in and looked under the stalls before locking the door and facing me. I waited for her to let me have it as she paced in front of the sinks, her arms crossed across her chest while her skirt floated behind her. She stopped a few times and opened her mouth, but closed it again before starting her pacing.

"Lissa."

She stopped and shook her head, huffing. "What the fuck, Rose?! What the hell did I walk in on last night?!"

"It's not what it looks like," I began but she cut me off.

"Oh it's not what it looks like?! Rose, you were naked and his hands were on your boobs. And it was really clear that you not only liked it, but it wasn't something new for the two of you. I don't know if I should smack him or you!"

I puffed my hair out of my face and leaned against the wall. I deserved the verbal lashing; I didn't tell her anything and she had to witness it all first hand. It must have been just as awkward for her as it was for us.

"Well?!" Lissa shrilled. I sagged against the wall a little before replying.

"I was going to tell you on our trip," I said uselessly. Lissa raised her perfectly plucked brows at me and waited for me to elaborate.

"I don't really know how to explain it. It didn't start until the night of the attack," I started but she cut me off again.

"What started?"

"If you stop interrupting, I'll tell you."

Lissa sighed and leaned against the counter, crossing her arms over her chest and her ankles.

"We kind of started dating after the rescue mission. I'm in love with him, Lissa. It's not just some crush and he feels the same way. We are planning on coming out as a couple after our trip and he has put in a request for reallocation. What you saw last night was us slipping up," I explained, mimicking her position against the wall.

Lissa scrutinized me for a few more minutes before a smirk crossed her face.

"Have you had sex with him?"