Practice the next day was quiet.
No jokes or even small talk.
Until I said something.
"Comrade, you can't ignore what happened yesterday. You know that as well as I do."
He looked at me but didn't speak.
"Dimitri..." My voice was full of emotion.
"Alice... you know we can't. You already know what would've happened with Rose. I can't!" His voice raises. "I don't love you."
I step back, as if he had slapped me. "Love fades, huh? Well, I'll bet yours has, but not mine. I will never give up on you." The look in his eyes showed that he realized that he had hurt me. But I wasn't staying to watch.
I turn to go, when a hand stops me. "Alice. Wait..."
I yank back, as if he was burning me. "No." My voice was full of steely resolve.
Walking away, I see Rose headed to the gym, and then I felt one tear slide down my cheek, which I hastily wiped away. Rose had saw though.