So here we go, start of the One Shots Series dedicated to the love story between Rupert and Emma after Harry Potter.
Rating : M (in the future)
Disclaimer : I don't own Rupert and Emma, but I want to :)
Thank you so much to Dai for helping me because English is not my first language.
September, 17th – 2011
It was late. But it's never too late in Vegas and definitely never too late for your birthday party. He didn't really love this city, but it was good to be there. Actually, he was in a good mood a few hours ago. But not anymore.
The night was great, and so was the party. But when he saw Georgia, she came to his mind again. He couldn't see her anymore, not the way she wanted him to see her at least.
He was thinking about her. Again. And she wasn't there. He missed her so much.
They haven't talked or seen each other in a month or so, and it was the first time in ten years that happened. He wasn't quite happy about that fact.
He just couldn't hide the truth anymore, it was too painful to lie to himself. He can't do that anymore. He was in love with her. He always has been involuntarily mad for her. But, she doesn't love him, she was dating that bloke Johnny, he wasn't good enough for her.
He ignored Georgia all night, and he wasn't really proud of himself. For some reason, she really liked him as a friend, and she was there tonight as a friend.
But, he just can't see her anymore. He doesn't know why, but everytime Georgia was around, he couldn't stop thinking about her.
The party was over as he was sat on his bed in his hotel room, thinking about her. He drifted slowly into sleep.
A knock on the door woke him. It was 2 am. Who would come to see you at 2 am in the morning ? He took a deep breath and headed to the door.
"Hi," Said the petite girl standing at the door.
He couldn't believe this. She was there. Just in front on him. Emma was in Vegas. Giving him a small smile which indicated how shy she was, and there was also the fact that her pale cheeks were a bright shade of scarlet. She touched her hair, like being there now was a huge mistake.
"I'm… I'm sorry. It's way too late. Perhaps I should have called first. I'm gonna go, I'm sorry," she blurted out.
"No." He answered. Taking her soft hands in his own, and forcing her to come in. He entered the room with her following him, she put down her purse, and sat down next to him on his bed, not able to make eye-contact with him.
"What are you doing here ?" he asked.
Finally, she looked at him, smiling slightly. She was worried. Because, perhaps it wasn't right to be there. But, she had to do it. She had missed him so much, and she could barely breathe without him.
Because, as bad as this idea was, she needed him. More than anything else in the world, Johnny knew that. He knew all along. He knew she was in love with him, and she couldn't hide her feelings anymore. It was too hard. Because, she woke up every single night, tears streaming down her face, screaming his name.
"It's your birthday party. I'm not supposed to be here, I know but…" she started.
"I'm glad you came. I'm really happy to see you."
"Well, yeah me too. But maybe I should have called first. I just didn't want to disturb you. And I know Georgia was there so…" she continued.
"She was there, yes, but we're not together anymore."
"Oh." she replied. "I'm sorry."
I wasn't sorry at all, not even a little bit. I loved him so much and this was the best news I had heard in a long time.
"Thanks. It's not a big deal. I was never really in love with her, actually. It had to end one day."
Because, I'm in love with you and I can't be with her when you are all I could think about.
"How was the party ?" she asked.
"It was nice. I'm not a big fan of Vegas, but it was really fun."
It's better since you are here now of course, but I know I can never tell you that.
"I'm glad that you enjoyed it. I wasn't sure if it was a good idea to come. But, since the last premiere, we haven't seen each other, and I'vemissedyou." She took a deep breathe, it wasn't easy for her to confess her feelings, because he was her best friend, and she's not supposed to have any feelings for him.
"I've missed you too."
You can't imagine how much I missed you. I think about you all the time and you can't even imagine how happy I am that you are here.
They stared at each other for a while. Not talking. They didn't need to. They could almost read each other's minds with a look.
Emma couldn't stop looking in his emerald green eyes. It was so beautiful, perfect.
It was so akward. I don't remember it. It was like kissing my sister.
She remembered what he said about their kiss. The kiss that changed her life. The kiss that didn't change anything for him. He didn't love her, he never did, and he never will. Her heart was so broken. She had to go, before she said something she regret. She had to leave now.
"Umm. I should go. It's late. You better get some rest."
She stood up, not quite wanting to leave, she would rather spend the rest of her life in his arms, but it was just a dream, her fantasy nothing more.
He however couldn't let her leave. He took her hand in his own again.
"Why did you not call ? I don't mean tonight but before that ?"
I couldn't. Because everytime I heard your voice, I wanted to cry. Because, I need you to breathe, to live, but I can't have you. I'm just like your sister, aren't I?
"I don't know," she said instead. His hands tightened around her's.
"Please, let me go. I have to go." Said Emma in a choked voice. She felt so weak around him. She had to leave. Now. Before he can guess the truth. Before he told her, he doesn't feel the same way. Before he broke her heart again, even if he didn't know he did.
She took her bag, and ran to the door. But he stopped her. She turned around. He was so close. She could smell his after shave, she could feel his breath on her face.
She closed her eyes. Tears trickling down her pale cheeks. His body was pressed against hers. She couldn't breathe probably.
"Emma. Look at me." He murmured. "Please."
She did what she was told. Their eyes not breaking contact now.
"Why are you crying? Please, tell me." He whispered.
"I… I can't. It's too hard." She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "I'm in love with you."
She realized that moment that she had said too much. She closed her eyes. Both of them could hardly even breath.
"Please. I'm sorry, don't listen to me. If you care about me, please, let me go."
"No."
She kept her eyes closed. It wasn't like she could do anything else. He said "No". Probably, he doesn't care about her. She just wanted to go.
"Emma." He whispered again. "Look at me. Please."
She couldn't. She didn't want to see him. She just wanted to be alone, and cry her eyes out until her body runs out of tears. His hand touched her face and he softly wiped away her tears.
She couldn't breathe at all now. It felt so good, having his hand on her face. It was the most excellent feeling.
She really tried to open her eyes. She really wanted to see him. But, she couldn't.
A few seconds later, something felt different. He was closer. When he put his lips on hers, she thought she could never survive this.
His lips were gentle, soft against hers. She knew, she was waiting for this moment more than anything else in the world. This time had no intention to open her eyes, instead she put her arms around his neck.
It was the only thing in the world, she had ever wanted. She had butterflies in her stomach, they could breath one another.
She opened her mouth. Needing more, it was essential. When their tongues connected, she choked. She couldn't breathe, couldn't think.
If it was the end of the world, she wouldn't even care. They had already kissed each other previously, but the first kiss was nothing compared to this one. They were themselves this time. Two souls in desperate need of one another.
She got even closer to him, he lifted her, and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He crossed the room, and without breaking the kiss, he sat on the bed, keeping her on his lap. She slid her fingers in his ginger hair, moving closer to him some more if that was possible.
He finally stopped the kiss, putting his forehead against hers, breathing hard as though he was fighting.
Finally, she opened her eyes and met his. It wasn't a sister kiss anymore. It was more than that. He kept his arms around her, and he smiled to her. It was time, it was time to tell her the truth. It was time to be honest. He had never been so afraid in his life because she means everything to him. But she was faster.
"Why did you kiss me ?" she asked. She was smiling, her cheeks were red and her breath was unsteady. It wasn't time to be a coward.
"Because, I'm in love with you." He said. She kept her arms around his neck, and he never felt so good.
"But, few months ago you said… It was like kissing your sister…"
"I lied. I couldn't face the truth. I was lying to myself. I was in love with you for so long. I didn't really know before we kissed. I knew you were my best friend, I needed you in my life. But I wasn't ready to accept, that it was more than that. And then, we kissed. Everyone made jokes about it. But, I couldn't lie to myself anymore. But I tried to, I lied. Even to Dan, but he was too clever. He knew. A long time before I did. And, then I was with Georgia, and I understood I could never have the same feelings towards her that I have for you. I think she always knew. And when the promo was over, I thought being away from you will be a good point, I really thought I could forget all these feelings. But my sister gave me some magazine, and I saw you with Johnny, and I understood I could never stop to loving you."
"I'm not with him anymore," she said, her face gleaming with tears "he guessed I was in love with you. These two months, away from you, was the most awful days in my life. I never felt so sad, I was crying every day, and I couldn't take it anymore. So, I decided to come. I knew you were still with Georgia, but I had to see you."
He kissed her again, softly, her hand running in his sweet smelling hair.
"I love you." She whispered. He smiled against her lips. "I love you too." They kissed again and again. They couldn't stop. After all this time, they were finally together.
"You don't plan to go, right ?" he asked.
"No." she said.
"Good. I don't plan to let you go even if you wanted to."
After a while, she decided to go to the bathroom. It was really late ,actually it was really early in the morning, but she didn't care. She was with him, and that was all that matters.
She took off her clothes, and put on one of his shirts. She breathed his scent in it. When she came back to the room, the light was off. He was lying in the bed.
"Come here, babe." He said. She smiled. There are no words to portray how much she loved the way he called her.
She joined him in the bed, under the blanket, his arms wrapped around her, and she put her head on his chest. Their fingers entwined. They couldn't stop touching each other. She got up a little and gave him a deeper kiss.
"Happy birthday, Rupes." He smiled. Kissing her again. "That was the best birthday I've ever had." He said.
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