Chapter: Reuniting and Wrestling
Summary:
"Oh yeah right, I had to stop because the phone rang" said James protecting his manly hood.
"Yeah, the imaginary phone" I said sticking out my tongue at him.
"You did not go there" said James in mock shock.
"Oh…I went there" I said mocking him.
Quote:
"To live is like love, all reason against it, and all healthy instinct for it."
Samuel Butler
Rachel's P.O.V
Love, I have never had that experience before, trust me, I have tried. I have been on so many first dates it is hard to count. But this summer will be will hopefully be different because I am spending it in England with my Aunty Carol and Cousin James Potter.
My name is Rachel Potter and back when I was about 10, I moved from England to America with my Mom and Dad; I haven't seen Aunty Carol or James since then.
I am now sixteen on my first ever trip without my family; I am excited and completely nervous at the same time.
"Rachel!" called out someone through the crowd at the airport.
I had just landed in England and was standing awkwardly with my excessive amounts of baggage.
Looking around I couldn't see anyone that I recognized.
"Rachel!" the same person called out again.
This time I saw a lady with dark hair and brown eyes waving madly at me, I gave a huge wave and smiled before trying to pick up all my baggage and walk at the same time.
"My goodness Rachel, you are looking beautiful" she said when I got closer to her, and in all aunt style, she added "I haven't seen you since you were about this high" she exclaimed putting her hand down to indicate the height.
"Well you look exactly the same Aunty Carol" I said.
"Oh you" she said tapping me on the shoulder although I could see her cheeks reddening slightly.
Aunty Carol and I stepped outside into the cool night air with my mountains of luggage.
Once we were out of the airport traffic and driving along nicely, Aunty Carol and I started chatting about everything (the way only girls can manage).
"So you finally learnt to drive?" I asked impressed.
"Oh yeah, Harold was out in the garage for weeks trying to figure the darn thing out" she paused and giggled to herself "he even had to get that new apprentice from the muggle section to help him out, you may not have heard of him, Arthur Weasly?"
I shook my head
"Nice fellow, but I have also been learning to cook" she said sounding impressed with herself.
"Congratulations, I hope your birthday cakes are a little better" I said smiling.
"Oh you still remember that, dear oh dear" she said a little nervously.
I giggled, "Its fine, it blew up in that evil little girl Cassandra anyway" I said
She laughed, "James is excited to see you as well" she added.
"Me too" I said "I've missed him"
"We also have a new recruit to the family, he is James best friend" she said not taking her eyes off the road "the two are practically brothers, his names Sirius by the way"
"Cant wait" I said
"Anyway, how is the Pigskin School of Witchcraft and Wizardry going for you" said Aunty Carol casually.
"Well…"
Sirius' P.O.V
"What if she thinks I am a jerk?" said James as he continued to pace around the room, "I mean, we were friends when we were kids but we are older now"
"Look man" I said trying to calm James down, "she will still like you, you are her cousin"
James sighed.
"I guess you are right" he said
"I know I am" I said confidently.
"Don't get too cocky" he said.
"Just because I am the champion wrestler" I said proudly defending my honor.
"Oh yeah right, I had to stop because the phone rang" said James protecting his manly hood.
"Yeah, the imaginary phone" I said sticking out my tongue at him.
"You did not go there" said James in mock shock.
"Oh…I went there" I said mocking him.
Before I had the chance to register what was gong on, James had me tackled to the floor. Of course I would not stand (or collapse on the floor) for this so I naturally fought back. Unfortunately for us, we didn't notice anyone walk into the room until we had each other in a headlock.
"Rachel!" shouted James, causing us both to let go of each other.
"You haven't changed a bit" she giggled giving her cousin a hug.
"And you must be Sirius" she said turning to me, I finally got to see her in full view and boy did I like it.
Rachel Potter was a goddess; queue choir singing now.
She had beautiful long brown hair that set gently along her delicate figure, her body was perfectly shaped and the clothes she wore did not reveal too much flesh while not hiding for no one to see. Her skin was a flawless olive color although I could easily say the best thing about her is her big brown eyes and her perfect smile.
"Mmm…hmmff…ye" I managed to choke out.
I cleared my throat with a little cough, "that would be me" I said a lot more understandably this time.
"Pleasure" she said smiling again.
"Look I am sorry everyone but I am exhausted" she said stifling a yawn.
"Of course dear, you should get some rest after that flight" said Mrs. Potter.
"Thanks" she said
"James, Sirius can you carry Rachel's bags to her room" Mrs. Potter instructed.
"Yes Mom" James and I said at the same time.
The three of us walked down the hall into a section of the West Wing (I might mention now that the Potters are extremely wealthy people, but also the kindest people ever).
"Well here you are" said James putting some of her things down.
"Wow" she said as she gazed around the room with her beautiful eyes.
'Wow' was the right word, I had only been in here once before but it was huge. I shared a room with James so being in this room alone made it seem so much bigger.
It had a huge King size bed with red and white sheets along with a red feature wall. It had a walk in wardrobe and a private bathroom. It was like a mini house.
"Thanks" she said taking the bags off our hands.
"No problem" I said.
Rachel began to put her clothes away while talking, mainly to James.
"What have you been up to?" she asked
"Oh well, you know playing Quidditch, school and playing pranks" he said smirking.
"Why did I need to ask?" she laughed "How long has it been since you've pulled the old teary trick?"
"Been a while, I don't really get the same response as you did" he laughed
"The teary trick?" I questioned, determined to be a part of the conversation.
"Oh yeah, I would start crying and get anything I wanted" Rachel said.
"And I would comfort her, we always got extra cake and dessert and play a little longer, that sorta thing" James added.
The next hour past before we knew it, full of laughter and jokes.
Rachel yawned, "Sorry boys but I am just too tired to stay awake"
"That's fine" I said, ready to leave.
James stood up as well and looked at Rachel, "If you wake up in the night, don't hesitate to wake us up"
"Ok" she said smiling.
"Goodnight" I said to Rachel.
James and I left the room and went back to James room to get ready for bed.
"She seems nice" I said casually.
"Yeah, she is awesome" said James.
The two of us stumbled into James Quidditch poster covered room and threw on our pj's.
"' Night" mumbled James as he collapsed onto his bed.
"'Night" I said to him and lay down onto my bed.
I lay silently thinking about the strange hold Rachel had over me, and with these thoughts I slowly drifted off to a deep sleep.