Moving Objects

Chapter 12

"When we were leaving your dad pulled Dimitri aside and gave him a credit card. He told him that if you found something you were in love with to buy it for you. He figured that you didn't want your parents coming so figured Dimitri would do it without you noticing. Or that you would let him buy it for you."

I didn't really know what to say. I wasn't used to this kind of thing, for someone to be there to buy things for me. Sure Lissa did it from time to time and while we were on the run, but I couldn't remember the last time my parents bought me anything. But it made sense now why Dimitri took my dress and my wallet, ad why there was so much money left.

"Rose? You okay?"

I nodded my head and wrapped my arms around her waist. "Yeah, just stunned."

Lissa chuckled under her breath before pulling me towards the chair in front of her vanity, picking up a brush and wagged her brows at me. Oh boy, here we go.

She straightened my hair to precision, spraying stuff on it to keep it smooth and shiny as she worked the flatiron. She seemed to know exactly what to do without my input so I let her do it. I was slightly mesmerized watching her. She smirked at me in the reflection as she pulled my hair back into a twist, pulling a few pieces out to frame my face.

"Hold this," she instructed as she handed me jewelled pins. I held my hand up and did as she asked, smirking at her as she pinned my hair. I put my hand down as she started to curl the pieces she left out. The moment she finished that she started on my make up. I warned her that I didn't want anything crazy for makeup and the only response I got with a grunt and a nod.

I closed my eyes and let her do what she wanted and thought about how much I started to look forward to Prom. Sure I wasn't going with Dimitri, but Eddie was right. Going with him would be fun and I wouldn't have to worry about unwanted advances at the end of the night. Plus I knew Eddie was a good dancer and wouldn't stomp on my toes all night!

Lissa tapped my shoulder and told me to open my eyes. I did and was happily surprised. The makeup was elegant and beautiful, but simple. The shade of eyeshadow matched my dress and made my eyes pop, with a slight shimmer of gold to highlight them. The eyeliner was minimal but made my lashes look long.

"You are an artist," I said with a smile. Lissa beamed and moved to start on her hair while I got dressed. She seemed to get herself ready faster than she got me ready and slipped into her dress with ease. I turned to let her zip the last of my dress and leaned down to tie up my shoes.

"You look beautiful, Liss."

"Thank you, you look amazing yourself. I wish I could fill out a mermaid style dress like you do," she said as she fastened her earrings. I didn't go crazy with the jewelry and went with Dimitri's cross instead. If anyone asked, I could always pass it off that it belonged to the Dragomir's or my parents.

Lissa eyed it for a few seconds before smirking and slipped her shoes on. I waited for her patiently at the door before opening it. We had agreed to meet Christian and Eddie in the lobby and headed down arm in arm. When we got down there was a lot of people mingling around with their dates, but I easily zoned in on Christian and Eddie.

I stirred Lissa over and I watched Christian's face light up as he saw her. It was sweet that he loved her so much and as much as I hated him in the beginning, but now I couldn't be happier that Lissa found someone who loved her as much as I did. Eddie smiled too and gave me a hug.

"You look stunning," Eddie said as he pulled away. I rolled my eyes but thanked him. Christian handed Eddie a box and I remember Lissa's comment about the corsages. I dutifully stuck my hand out and let Eddie put it on for me.