Drew Thornton
Ministry of Magic
Auror-in-Training
I didn't do it and you can't prove otherwise...
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Post by Drew Thornton on Oct 2, 2007 21:43:32 GMT -5
Drew was by the back door within seconds, still wary about getting caught and slightly giddy over the prospects of spending a few moments alone with the freckle-nosed girl before him. She had donned another layer and again he figured his own blue wool would suffice for the time being. they probably shouldn't stay out long enough to get really cold anyway under the circumstances.
"One minute," he echoed with a nervous smile, already anticipating the kiss that was hopefull just a few seconds away.
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Post by Felicity Hjort on Oct 2, 2007 22:03:59 GMT -5
A bright smile took over Felicity's jittery nerves as she spotted Drew, one minute indeed. In less than one minute, they'd be outside, secluded, and hopefully she'd be kissing him, something she'd wanted to do all night long.
"And counting," she answered. Glancing around, there was hardly anyone in the kitchen, and no one from her family was there, which was a miracle in and of itself. Most people were congregating to the living room where there was a 'proper' countdown happening on the television, and where champagne was being handed about to those old enough to enjoy a bit for when the clock struck twelve.
Slipping her hand into Drew's, she opened the door quietly and walked out of it, pulling him with her. It wouldn't hurt to be outside a bit earlier, besides, she couldn't wait to wrap her arms around him.
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Drew Thornton
Ministry of Magic
Auror-in-Training
I didn't do it and you can't prove otherwise...
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Post by Drew Thornton on Oct 2, 2007 23:54:08 GMT -5
Barely out the door, he closed it behind him quickly and wrapped his arms around Felicity, not sure he could wait those last few seconds before midnight to actually kiss her. It was definitely colder outside than he had expected, but he didn't let it bother him as he pulled her in tight and smiled down at her soft brown eyes. There was nothing else but the girl in his arms and for the first time that night he wasn't even thinking of the ramifications of getting discovered. He could hear the voices inside and while the final countdown hadn't actually started, he still started his approach, slowly running a finger through her hair and tracing it down her cheek, getting ready to lift her chin and press his lips against hers.
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Post by Felicity Hjort on Oct 3, 2007 8:08:21 GMT -5
It was definitely pleasant, having him be so eager to get so close. Felicity had at least expected a moment pause, but there hadn't even been one; Drew already had his arms around her, had pulled her close, and was tracing his finger along her face, which she absolutely adored.
Returning his smile, she gladly pressed into him more, mostly to stop the cold that she had hoped the jumper would stop but wasn't doing a good job of doing. Drew had filtered a little through her hair, and she was gladly doing the same, running her hands gently through his soft hair and letting them find their way to the back of his neck where they would eventually settle.
It was definitely something she could hardly wait to celebrate with him, and to think, not only was he a first on many other things for her, but he was also going to be her first New Years Eve, Midnight kiss that wasn't the usual family well wishes.
"You ready?" she asked teasingly when she heard someone call out fifteen seconds.
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Drew Thornton
Ministry of Magic
Auror-in-Training
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Post by Drew Thornton on Oct 3, 2007 21:44:35 GMT -5
Drew had often thought that a good kiss was like unwrapping a present. You could either tear through it quickly and get to the good part or you you could take your time, savor the moment, build the anticipation. While there were benifits to the aggressive approach, taking it slow was especially good when you knew what waited for you at the end would be something absolutely spectacular.
The corners of his mouth turned up in answer to her question. Merlin, was she pretty, there under the glow of lights, the twinkle of stars, the freshness of snow. As the countdown started inside, Drew leaned in slowly, gently bumping his nose against hers, nuzzling a smooth line down her cheek, enjoying the softness of her skin as the final seconds of the year slipped away.
Three... two... one... And he found his mark, knowing that it probably wasn't the most traditional of New Year's kisses, as those tended to be quick smooches. He really didn't care.
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Post by Felicity Hjort on Oct 3, 2007 22:08:07 GMT -5
Counting in her mind as the count was being shouted from within the home, she let the butterflies once more take over her belly as they often did when she was in such close proximity with Drew. Anticipation had built a great wall within, and she was more than willing to allow him to be the one to break it down, climb over it, do whatever he felt necessary to get over the obstacle; though, she knew it was one that would be there always and again and again she wouldn't mind him ending it for a moment, because it would just build back up again, and again.
Meeting his kiss, she was glad he seemed to have in mind what she did, not a peck, but a real, true as ever, ringing in the New Year kiss. And there were only two things Felicity could find wrong with it, the fact that her parents weren't to know, and that it wasn't snowing, because did she ever love kissing on him in the snow, and while getting in a snowbank wasn't really proper, if it had been snowing, it would've worked well enough for her.
Breaking off after a good moment, she gently bumped his nose and pressed her lips back against his. It would be the last kiss they could get before seeing each other again at Hogwarts, and it was definitely something she didn't want to end, because that would mean it was closer to the time for him having to leave.
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Drew Thornton
Ministry of Magic
Auror-in-Training
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Post by Drew Thornton on Oct 4, 2007 0:04:23 GMT -5
"Happy New Year," he said softly as she broke away from the kiss only to have her resume it a moment later. It was he who fell back the second time, a little afraid that if it went on much longer, he wouldn't be able to stop. Leaning his forehead against hers, he took a moment just to feel her warmth and smell her soap. He could hear the cheers rise up from all over the neighborhood but even so it still felt like it was just the two of them alone and sharing something special. It was then that he reconsidered the interuption of the kiss and took another, knowing it was probably the last they'd get before going back to school.
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Post by Felicity Hjort on Oct 4, 2007 8:43:43 GMT -5
"A very happy New Year to you, too," she returned with a soft giggle when he broke off. Cuddling in close to him, she sighed happily, she loved being in his arms and definitely liked moments like that. In a way, it was very fairytale-ish, just the timing, the scene, and whatnot, but she really did like it very much; and all the more so when he kissed her again.
Pulling back ever so slightly, she let her fingers find their way through his hair as per usual, as she contended herself with gazing into his very nice blue eyes. No matter how many times she'd done it, she couldn't help but like them more and more.
"Happy January," she stated softly, knowing they couldn't really buy too much more time being out there.
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Drew Thornton
Ministry of Magic
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Post by Drew Thornton on Oct 4, 2007 23:13:10 GMT -5
He hummed a small sigh of contentment while she played with his hair, the week-old cut giving a different, but no less enjoyable, sensation to the whole experience. His own finger looped itself into her hair, shorter as well, but still awfully nice looking.
"Happy January," he echoed, finding it cute when she celebrated the turn of a new month like she did. Already he was starting to feel like this new year would be better than the last.
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Celina Jedynak
Ravenclaw
Seventh year
Because it just took time, before a bird's wings could heal again.
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Post by Celina Jedynak on Oct 6, 2007 12:50:55 GMT -5
Before Celina had even a second to realize how fast the thread time was moving, it seemed as if Felicity had left her and Drew's side to retrieve a sweater or something for her escape with Drew, and then he too was moving from Celina's side mouthing a thank you and then the two were out of the space with Celina. At least she hadn't had to go on about the 'someone being of interest' to her conversation. Felicity really knew how to push Celina's buttons sometimes, and as much as Celina loved her friend she shook her head at the thoughts and was already trying to think of ways to poke fun at her. Though, Celina thought again on that and found that Drew would probably not like it. Why end the night just like it had started? A joke that Felicity would get, but he not understand and making things turn hostile? No, Celina just decided it was time for her to make her own getaway and go out the front door.
She had to get under the starts. If there was one thing about that new year's she'd be under the stars like she had wanted and Alfonz had promised. Even though he wasn't there, Celina knew Alfonz had good reason for not being....whatever that was. Sneaking through the rooms and then eventually getting her way out the door, without hopefully being noticed, she found a snow patch that looked fluffy and inviting. The cool air was refreshing and the openness of Felicity's front yard was a better atmosphere than the insides of the house. As she counted down to herself, Celina look up into the night sky at the stars and then closed her eyes. Second by second, December passed and finally the perfect resolution came to her.
As the new year set in, Celina whispered to herself her resolution. "To mind my authorities...." Simple and sweet....and yet, it was that that would open doors to further obstacles, new adventures, and even more growth than Celina would ever know. A shooting star crossed the night sky....and January of 2008, had finally begun.
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Post by Felicity Hjort on Oct 6, 2007 19:32:58 GMT -5
Feeling as though they were in their own little world, she couldn't help but want to take a few more minutes, actually all night, outside with him. However, if she tried, there'd be more trouble than worth asking for, and it was something she knew and didn't want.
"Have you made your resolution?" she inquired, feeling it was probably the only thing she could come up with that was substantial enough to stay outdoors for. Hers had been made, a simple one that was rather vague. Just to try harder with things, especially those she'd promised Drew she'd try harder with. So far, such things hadn't gone well, but she was more than willing to put forth yet another foot and keep going at it; after all, he hadn't turned away just yet from her mistakes.
The blonde hoped that whatever was taking place inside, the two of them hadn't been missed and wouldn't be for a few more minutes. Though, she felt guilty about asking Celina to play scapegoat and would deffinitely have to make it up to her at some point.
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Drew Thornton
Ministry of Magic
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Post by Drew Thornton on Oct 6, 2007 23:46:29 GMT -5
"I don't usually make a resolution," Drew answered, finding the admission a little embarassing though he wasn't sure why. He had realized a few years back that an official New Year's resolution never really stuck well with him anyway. Besides, why did anyone have to wait until the year's end to commit to something? Any resolution he could think of making, he had already resolved to work on ages ago.
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Post by Felicity Hjort on Oct 6, 2007 23:56:35 GMT -5
"Really? No turning a new leaf with the new year for you?" she asked with a teasing tone and smile. The new beginnings of the year were supposed to bring new beginnings in one's life as well, though she had to admit, resolutions hardly stayed long with herself. And the one new beginning she'd been hoping for for quite a time had already made its beginning a few days before, when Drew had confirmed that he'd been asking her to be his girlfriend.
Over a month of kissing on each other had finally turned into a commitment that she was overly pleased with. Hugging Drew tighter, Felicity took a moment to breathe in the scent she wouldn't be near until classes begun again, feel the warmth of his arms around her that she would be without until the same time, and to look into the nice blue eyes of his she enjoyed so much.
Pulling on him lightly, Felicity closed off whatever amount of space there'd been between them and kissed him gently and slowly. They would have to go inside after it, she knew, but that didn't mean she would want to break it off.
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Drew Thornton
Ministry of Magic
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Post by Drew Thornton on Oct 7, 2007 0:08:50 GMT -5
"I guess I do better with the whole leaf turning when I do it in September is all," he answered. Of course, he hadn't done too well with his not-so-determined effort to stay focused on his school work this year. His grades hadn't suffered any, had actually improved by leaps and bounds since the end of his fifth year, but he sure wasn't spending as much time with his nose in the books as he had planned back in September. A certain freckle-faced Gryffindor had made it awfully easy to break that resolution.
Not that he was complaining. She snuggled in closer and he tried to figure out why he had been worried about the cold. He really wasn't having any problem keeping warm out there on the back porch.
She reached up to kiss him again and he took it, knowing that each time them managed to get another kiss in, it would be harder to break off and go back inside.
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Celina Jedynak
Ravenclaw
Seventh year
Because it just took time, before a bird's wings could heal again.
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Post by Celina Jedynak on Oct 7, 2007 0:15:52 GMT -5
The shooting star passed and a breeze blew, and Celina could hear noise coming from the inside of the house which snapped her back into reality. She sighed, and just as quickly as she had left the Hjort house, she reentered, only looking back at the stars slightly wishing she was in them like she would have been riding on her broomstick.
Amazed at her own thoughts of wanting to be on a broom, she tried to giggle and opened the front door of the house. Walking in, she replaced her robes from where they had been hung and rejoined the party. Celina walked up to Mr. Hjort hoping that it wasn't a bad time, seeing as how the clock had already ticked by the new year and slightly tapped on his arm. "How many stars do you see when you go.....camping?" she asked shyly and smiled.
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