Reading VA: Reading Vampire Academy (A VA fanfic)

Six

RPOV
Our break lasted all of fifteen minutes. This day had been long and eventful. In one day I'd been dumped by the guy who'd supported me while I'd been using him, then the man I'd been preoccupied and completely and utterly in love with stopped ignoring me and we'd gotten together. For real and once and for all. In one day I'd been surrounded by family and friends who were learning of my secrets. With no thanks to previously mentioned ex (who'd moved straight on with Sydney. They shared the same spark Dimitri and I did and I couldn't be happier for both of them), Lissa and Queen Tatiana. My best friend had made an extremely hard decision and it had paid off.

So, we'd all had a long and mentally exhausting day. And it was only going to drag on for another few hours. That being said, it was just how long we had left today- which was one of many because, despite Dimitri caving to Tatiana's orders, we were tasked to read through all books present.

Lissa promptly set to it, reading chapter six had begun. "As much as Lissa and Christian's meeting bothered me, it gave me an idea the next day.
""Hey, Kirova- er, Ms. Kirova." I stood in the doorway of her office, not having bothered to make an appointment." That brought about a round of "typical" from the group- including the Belikova's, surprisingly enough- but it was an affectionate muttering. Liss promptly continued. "She raised her eyes from some paperwork, clearly annoyed to see me." A chorus of "not surprised" came from the St Vlad's group.
""Yes, Miss Hathaway?"
""Does my house arrest mean I can't go to church?"" That elicited musing on what my ulterior motive was from those who didn't know. Dimitri chuckled and started showering me in kisses again. ""I beg your pardon?"
""You said that whenever I'm not in class or practice, I have to stay in the dorm. But what about church on Sundays? I don't thinks it's really fair to keep me away from my religious... um, needs." Or deprive me of another chance- no matter how short and boring- to hang out with Lissa."

Snarky and or amused comments came from every one. Well, not quite... Abe and my mother weren't terribly impressed. Abe liked how my mind worked like his but didn't appreciate the involvement of religion. My mother held a similar opinion. Dimitri was happy I'd done it, for multiple reasons. Those reasons included spoiler alerts for some in the room.

The room quieted when Lissa continued reading. She covered the rest of that interaction, the religious backstory of the Moroi and dhampir society, the first service back and my conversation with the priest. Without interruption, might I add. Conversation restarted regarding that convo.

I didn't like what Lissa had to cover next. It made me sound like the world's biggest hypocrite. Karma's an absolute bitch sometimes. "Seeing me stroll over, she turned to me. "Rose, you're never going to believe this."" I cringed and the group noticed it. Compassion and reassurance ran through the bond.
"Spoilers for those who don't know."
""You know Abby Badica? And Xander? Their guardian wants to resign. And marry another guardian." Now this was exciting gossip. A scandal, actually."

"That's nothing compared to the scandal the two lovebirds called Rose Hathaway and Dimitri Belikov will cause when society finds out!" teased Mia, lifting my spirit a little.
"Mmmhmm. I couldn't agree more," Vika added.
"First there's the ex mentor and student thing," noted Eddie.
"Then there's both being slated to be my guardians," Liss added to the list.
"Next there's the restoration thing," Adrian contributed.
"And staying in the heart of Moroi society," Dimitri spoke up confidently.
"Yup. You two are an absolute scandal like no other. The world is going to have fun dissecting, scrutinising and slamming your relationship- past and present," Sonya warned, but didn't do so in a way that dampened the mood.
"You two are perfect together. You always have been an ideal pairing- professional and personal. Even when one made the other a problem."
"As much as I don't like not having my job, my career, I don't mind when it solves the conflict of interest issue," my man spoke so passionately in favour of putting our personal relationship first. "And I'd happily be my Roza's house-husband and at her command," a huge grin pulled across his face. "A number of people acted as though Rose was the expendable one, when in truth, it was always me. She had the bond, the potential, the power, the focus and the determination. She wanted to be Lissa's guardian, she was always the professional one. I was honoured and humbled to be the last Dragomir's guardian but I never felt worthy, not compared to my Roza. I knew the second I laid eyes on her she was going to be the better guardian and she has proven me right. Repeatedly."