Leane's smile grew wide as she stood on her tip-toes, her hands slipping around his neck, her fingers playfully twirling the hair at the nape of his neck, "Be sure to, for it means I can spend more time curled up in your arms - we may even get some studying in at the same time," she added before kissing him tenderly on the lips. Pulling back, she whispered softly, her breath caressing his lips as she spoke, "maybe."

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Liam smiled as he made his way towards the common room to get a bit of sleep before breakfast - his thoughts turning to Anna, 'Looks like I'll have t' help 'er a bit so she doesn't blow 'er story,' he thought with a chuckle.

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Drew smiled as he saw Anna and waved, "'ello Anna! Snape'll be here shortly I imagine, I wonder why he's late. You'd think he'd have been early!"

"My mother will go on the war path against you once she finds out you've been keeping me from my studies," Fynn teased - though there was a certain amount of truth in his words - as he eagerly answered her kisses. "You have your Quidditch, I have my advanced transfiguration classes."

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"I don't know that particular professor well enough to judge that," Anna laughed, all but bouncing towards Drew. "Not that I mind this detention. I've hardly seen you today." Stopping in front of him, Anna tilted her head to the side and gave a small smile. "How're you doing?"

Leane scrunched her nose at the idea of advanced transfiguration, "Once, your mother hates me already, at least she did when we were younger, so it doesn't matter mutch if she comes on the war path. Two, you just had to rub it in that you're better at Transfiguration, didn't you." With a sigh, she remembered her Quidditch, "But I suppose you're right. We do have our obligations, don't we. I just hope my team winning doesn't come between us," she added with a sly smile before kissing him once more.

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Drew laughed as he ruffled her hair and replied teasingly, "You haven't seen me because you were to busy being all over Liam all day! But, I'm holding up. I miss Sai more than you can imagine. We've never been apart this long," he added with a sigh, his eyes drifting to the nearby window, his thoughts drifting to Salem.

Answering her kiss warmly, he took his time to answer. "My mother never hated you, you know. Still doesn't. My father might be another cup of tea." As he pulled loose a strand of her hair that had somehow managed to get caught to the button of the shirt he was wearing underneath his robe, he added, "And I know that it won't come between us - we're smarter now."

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Curiously raising an eyebrow at this, Anna asked, "For real? And you never get tired of eachother? I can't even be around one person for an entire day. I must have my alone tone."

Leane laughed, "And here I thought your father tolerated me! How does your mother feel about me then? Honestly, tell me how she'll feel when you tell her about me, I'm quite curious seeing as how I was wrong about your parents! Her semi-coldness towards me the day we met seemed to tell me she hated me!"

With a smile, she pulled the hair-tie from her hair, slipping it onto her wrist. As she waited for his reply, she quickly situated her hair, tucking it behind her ears, before shifting it all over her left shoulder, the pink and blue streaks mixing and contrasting against her raven locks.

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Drew shook his head, "Not a chance. We're perfect for each other, always enjoying each others company. But now our intimateness can be allowed and we won't have to check ourselves due to awkwardness. It's just easier knowing each others feelings - plus it allows me to hold her longer without it looking suspicious," he added with a laugh.

Professor Snape sighed and he strode up to the couple, addressing them both in his sneering voice, "Ms. Van Osenhoven, Mr. Weston, have a nice chat? Tonight you will be restocking my Potion Ingredients from the Herbology Greenhouses and the School's Herb Gardens. You two will be monitored by Mr. Finch. If I hear of either one of you chatting and not doing as you were told, both houses shall lose points and you both will have another nght of detention, is that clear?"

Watching with interest as the colours of her hair shifted in interesting patterns, Fynn explained, "My mothers' a nice lady, but she has no social skills whatsoever. You should see her talking with my father on occasion; it's like there's a wall of ice between them." Shaking his head sadly, he pulled her back against him, pinning her arms between their chests. "I'll let you know what they think the moment I get around to writing a letter."

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"Crystal, professor," Anna beamed at the grumpy Potions teacher, feeling like the world was all sunshine and rosepetals. Everyone around her seemed to be doing wonderfully, and though they had to do without Saiyuri, her heart swelled for the happiness of her new friends. "Though not even a little chatter is allowed? I'm a woman, you know - I can multi-task."

Leane fidgeted with the buttons on his shirt idly as she looked up into his eyes, "Then for your sake I hope she likes me. It honestly doesn't matter if she hates me, there are many who do so I'm quite used to it. However, I surely do not want to come between you and your parents - so for your sake, I will act especially well-behaved if," adding with a smile, "if you promise to help me, now that Saiyuri's gone, with my Transfiguration and Charms so I don't seem like a complete dunce."

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"Yes, but I'm afraid Mr. Weston cannot. However," Professor Snape added, "If you both work diligently and get your work done, you may speak to each other. But if either of you slack off while speaking, Mr. Finch will silence you both and you two will have another night of detention and point reduction, understood?"

Drew nodded, "Yes, professor."

Mr. Finch, who had been standing near the door since Professor Snape had arrived, nodded towards the Professor and opened the door leading outside, "Alright, you two, lets get a move on!"

Watching her fingers play with his buttons, Fynn idly wondered if she was planning on undressing him in the middle of the hallway. Instead, he tapped her nose lightly, "That goes without question, me helping you with your Transfiguration at least. Charms isn't my forte, either, but I'll definetly do my best."
As the finger on her nose moved to her cheek, his hand cupping her face gently to bring her mouth up into a kiss, he added, "And you don't have to concern yourself with my folks just yet. You're already a favourite to my fathers, after all, with being in Slytherin."

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"Will do, sir," Anna grinned, her hands neatly locked together behind her back as she followed Finch towards the door. She felt all flowers and sunshine, and wasn't in the mood to let anything kill it - not even detention; and in all honesty, she was looking forward to some hard work. Before walking outside, she turned and waved cheerfully at Snape - hardly caring about what might be thought of her - and called out, "See you in class tomorrow, professor!"

Leane laughed, "True, Charms isn't your greatest subject, but with Transfiguration, you will improve me a great deal, if my attention stays with it that long, that is. I may end up losing all concentration while you're around," she added with a sly smile before kissing him, and then kissing him again.

"In regards to your father, however, it surprises me greatly that he was in Slytherin. How a Slythie can produce such a handsome, good-hearted Gryffie is beyond me! However, I am very greatful that my being in Slytherin is a plus, and not a strike against me. But as for not having to worry about them yet - quite the contrary. I want them to like me very much, so that I have no fear of you being on ill-terms with them over me."

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Drew couldn't help but chuckle at Anna as they followed Finch out of the castle towards the Greenhouses. "Honestly Anna," not daring to look back to see Professor Snape's face, "You're turning out just like Saiyuri! Who knew knowing her such a short time would have this much effect! Only she has ever dared to compromise and make pleasantries with Snape. What is it that's gotten you into such a pleasant mood tonight?"

"Since they've long forgiven me for my Gryffindor ways, I think that'll be fine," his cheeks ablaze because of her compliments, "And they're not even remotely like Saiyuri's father, so really, you're safe." His own attention now distracted by her numerous kisses, he observed the pulsing of blood in the vein on her neck, and tilted his head to lick at it. "I think we'll do fine on Transfiguration as long as we manage to keep our hands off eachother."

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"He's that scary? I didn't know," Anna laughed, her hands still on her back as she grinned at her friend. "But you want to know what's gotten me in such a good mood?" The easiest thing would be to just admit that she had a fun day while skipping school - though, most likely, that would result in more detention. So, instead, the brunette just shrugged, winking at Drew, and admitting, "I think I'm getting a crush."

Leane bit her lower lip as a pleasant sensation surged through her body as his tongue brushed against her neck, her heart skipping a beat and her breath momentarily taken away as she tried to whisper, "I think . . . that could be our biggest problem yet!"

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Drew laughed, "It took you this long to realize you liked the guy? I assume your 'classes' were perfect today?" he added with a wink.

"One on each side of the table," he whispered, his teeth grazing down the line of her neck to the spot where her shoulder meets her neck, and biting her there lightly. "And no contact at all costs.... that should work..."

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Wagging her finger at Drew, she corrected him, "I knew I liked him. But I like you too; so that has no meaning." Anna's steps were energetically following behind Finch, walking alongside Drew with a smile. "And there were some hiccups, but it was quite nice for a first outing. It at least made me sure that the "date" we have on Saturday won't be a problem."

Leane couldn't help but giggle at the sensation his actions caused. "I don't think," she whispered before biting her lower lip, "I can manage what you are asking . . . for very long. I can't even leave you to sleep, though I am not at all tired. My nap earlier was quite pleasant and will surely keep me from sleeping until tomorrow evening."

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Drew laughed as he wrapped his arm around Anna's shoulders, pulling her closer so that his words wouldn't be heard by Finch, "Does this mean my dearest Saiyuri's suspicions are true? You and Liam are truely falling for each other as she had hoped?"

"At one point we will have to let go of eachother," Fynn smiled against her skin, leasurely creating a love bite. "If only to avoid detention."

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Anna grinned at his conspiratorial actions, and while it would have been fun to act all mysterious and joking, the brunette decided she'd rather be honest. "I don't know, really. A crush is just the beginning, and tends to dissapear after about 2 weeks with me." She grinned, adding, "So ask again a month from now?"

Leane blushed, "Fynn.. I'd rather have detention than be forced to go to the common room without your touch for an entire night."

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Drew smiled before releasing Anna from his hold and ruffling her hair, "Count on it. I have a feeling you two will last much longer than a few weeks."

As they neared the greenhouses, Finch already there unlocking the doors, Drew sighed, dreading the work they were to do, "I've always hated plants, just as much as they hate me. If their not biting me, they're running as soon as they're able and i'm forced to catch them. I'm going to kill him the next time I see him. And judging from Leane, it'll be sooner than I had imagined."

All his actions froze, and as he lifted his head to look at her face, a low moan escaped his lips. "You're not making this easy on me." His hand slipped to the back of her neck, whispering, "Temptress." before his lips touched hers, kissing her passionately.

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"Kill who?" Anna asked, a bit distracted by what he had said before about her and Liam, while trying to fix her hair as best as she can.

Leane's hands clutched his shirt tighter as she pulled him closer, returning his kisses, "And you think you're making it easy on me? Kissing and caressing me as you do? You're making me want to stay even more with every touch!"

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Drew, still grumbling about plants and his brother, rolled his eyes as he scowled and spat out the name, "Kane. The one who got us into all this trouble."

A low, depressed sigh escaped his lips, as Fynn forced himself to take a step back - creating at least 5 inches of room between them. "I guess it can't be helped."

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"Oooooh." Her mouth forming a perfect little circle, Anna glanced at Drew, intrigued by the hatred. "Well, hopefully I can be around to kick him when he's down, huh?" She teasingly poked Drews upper arm, sticking out her tongue to lighten the mood. "Don't worry, we'll pay him back."

As Leane's grip on his shirt loosened as the space increased, she frowned and her hands fell to her sides, her nose scrunching and her chin tensing slightly, "Very well then, if you want me to leave that badly, I suppose I shall have to. From the tone of your sigh, it seems you are wishing you were not so close to me and didn't touch and kiss me so much. If that is the case, then please, do not feel obliged to do so for my sake if you do not wish it."

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Drew laughed, his scowl lessening a bit, "I'm afraid he'll do far worse to Saiyuri than he did before we are able to get near him to exact our little revenge scheme."

Rather then trying to explain it to her, he reached out of her again, their bodies merging together as he pushed her against the wall, pushing himself on top of her. There was nothing tender about his kisses - but all one, fiery passion. It took him quite a while to get out what he was trying to say, but in between the kisses, Fynn managed to tell her, "I don't want to let you go; not now, not ever; but I promised to take it easy; I don't break promises."

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Anna's smile broadened, "When the time comes, we'll find a way. Better brush up on our attack spells." She patted him lightly on the back, before moving into the greenhouse, looking around for what Finch had planned for them.

Leane returned his kisses just as passionately, completely lost in his embrace, a soft moan escaping as they kissed. Her knees going weak, her hands slid up Fynn's chest, one hand clutching his shirt, the other sliding to his shoulder, her nails digging into his shirt and skin from the intensity of his embrace. She was at a complete loss for words, her feelings over powering her thoughts as his words soaked in.

As they continued to kiss, she managed to focus her thoughts, to some degree, and mumble in between each kiss, "I know you want to take it easy, I agree we should, but . . . you have to be the one to stop me . . . If left to me, we'll go farther than you want to . . . Every time you kiss me or touch me . . . I lose all thought process . . . and my emotions take over . . . filling me with only the want . . . to have you near . . . and feel your lips . . . against mine . . . and it's all I can think about."

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Drew sighed as he muttered, "I hope you're right, Anna. I truly hope you're right," before following her inside.

He moaned lightly at her words, and though they continued kissing for a good five minutes, he eventually managed to pry Leane's hands off of him - his lips lingering on hers as he pulled away. "The problem is," Fynn panted, his eyes burning in hers, "That you think I want to let go of you." His hands were still on her shoulders, to add in the distance between them, and keep him from easily moving towards her again.

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Finch grunted angrily as they walked up to him, "Hurry up, you brats! These need repotting! And don't forget to take off the seed pods."

Leane's hands fell to her sides, her head resting back against the wall behind her as she looked up into Fynn's eyes, her breathing matching Fynn's as she answered softly, "Don't you? You were the one telling me you wanted me to leave."

With a smile, she brought her left hand to rest upon Fynn's right wrist, gently caressing it, "Look, I know you don't want to let go of me. But I also know," she added as her smile slowly left her face with each word, "that you think it would be best if you did; it's not as if we can spend the rest of the night in the hallway, now can we. And since you believe it best to return to our common rooms, you don't have a choice but to let me go," she finished with a sigh, her thumb gently brushing back and forth, stroking his wrist as she spoke.

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Drew looked at Anna, completely confused due to never having a green thumb, so therefore had hardly ever paid attention to Herbology since first year. He silently mouthed, "Seed pods?" as he looked from Anna to where Finch was refering, and back to Anna once more.

The gentle touch on his wrist caused Fynn to shiver lightly, and his eyes darkened as he looked at her. "I'm glad you understand. I don't want you to think it's because I want to keep away from you. It's just..." He sighed lightly, giving in to his own desires again as he leaned in to place light kisses all over Leane's face, avoiding her lips at all costs. " 'Us' is too fragile."

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Her index finger lightly brushed over her own lips, and Anna winked at Drew in a clear indication of, 'Shhh, not to worry, I know what to do.'

As they neared the table on which about 50 plants stood, Anna questioned, "Are you to stay with us the entire time, Mr. Finch? Seems a bit boring."

Leane gently bit her lower lip, fighting the urge to place her lips in the path of his kisses, as she closed her eyes and sighed contently, smiling as she felt the warmth of his breath against her skin, the softness of his lips.

Opening her eyes, Leane placed her right hand upon his cheek, caressing it with her thumb as she had his wrist just moments before. Shrugging his hands off her shoulders, her left hand slid up Fynn's arm to rest on his shoulder as she stepped closer to Fynn, briefly pressing her lips against his.

"I know," she whispered softly against his lips before slipping both of her hands around Fynn's waist, sliding them half way up his back where they pressed gently, pulling him closer to her as she rested her cheek against his chest, her body pressed against his.

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Finch laughed his deep, raspy laugh as he looked at Anna with a sneer, "Of course not, ya wretched girl. I have more important things to do than babysit a couple of trouble-makers. Mrs. Norris will be keepin' watch on ya. If ya try any funny business, you'll be in trouble so deep it'll take months to get out. Am I clear?"