Chapter 2
It's been a week since I started dating Viktor. I've found that he's the extremely physical type. Even in public. He'll want to hold hands and kiss and cuddle more than converse. But I don't mind. All those years here at Durmstrang alone have taking their toll. I've been starving for human contact.
This week I'm really excited though. In our beasts class we're going to observe and study dragons. These dragons are younger of course. That way they're considerably smaller and less dangerous though we should still be cautious. When we get there Viktor immediately goes on the defense around me. It's almost as if he's nervous. I'm a bit nervous too since dragons are impervious to attack and defense magic.
When we get to work I partner up with Viktor and because I feel a bit safer. I answer most of the question while Viktor gets close to the dragon to do the observations and touches it to find the spots that are mentioned on the paper. I step closer to see what Viktor's pointing at on the dragon when It rears it's head and starts chasing me.
I dropped my paper and supplies and start running then I take out my wand using a binding spell that shoots out a rope behind me and wraps itself around his muzzle. When I think I've subdued it it snaps the ropes and tries to take a bite out of me. Luckily I got a dragon that doesn't breathe fire but water instead. Since it hasn't been near water it's out of ammunition.
I keep running but end up stupidly getting cornered. My back against the wall about to be eaten I cry out the only name I can think of, "Viktor! I'm sorry!" As if I summoned him he was there in front of me in a flash. He steps up to the dragon glaring and growling. The dragon tries to do the same but Viktor stands taller and the dragon backs down. It starts back away whining.
"How did you do that?" I ask. "I asserted my dominance. You're my pray," he says turning and giving me a very arousing grin. He walks over to me just as the professors come and cage the dragon. He takes my face in his hands checking it for any damage. When he's sees there is none he kisses me. "I'll protect you no matter what Gus. You're mine and I won't let anything happen to you." He says when he pulls away putting his forehead.
I smile and hug him. Later in the dining hall at lunch all of Viktor's brawny friends are praising him for facing down a dragon without magic. They obviously weren't there and started blabbing about insane tales and rumors. I was sitting there studying when I heard one of the guys, Krig I think his name was, starts saying, "I heard you protected a weak punk from getting turned into dragon chow. What a pathetic loser."
I shrug it off but Viktor gets up and grabs him by the front of the shirt. "Say that again and I'll destroy you. We do not judge others on strength of body or mind but of character. Do not forget this," Viktor says and sits back down next to me. Then I hear them whispering to Krig, "You idiot. The one he saved was that guy right there. That's his love. You better watch what you say."
I feel bad for Krig. I know he's very strength oriented but Viktor shouldn't have done that to him even though what he says is right. After lunch I go and find Krig to make things alright. When I find him he's sulking on the stairs. I bet he feels really bad and probably thinks he's out of the group. I sit down next to him and pull out a chocolate frog. "Here, chocolate makes everything better," I say offering him the box.
"Why are you being nice to me after what I said?" he says with his head in his hands. "Because I don't believe you're a bad guy. That statement was just misguided. Also I don't want you to be sad. I could talk to everyone else and let them know not to treat you too harshly. You didn't mean it. But Viktor's right. Character should be the only thing that matters," I say, "Anyway are you sure you don't want this chocolate frog? The offer only stands for a few more minutes otherwise I'm going to eat it."
Krig lifts his head and gives a half smile. I smile back and give him the frog. He eats it and I pat him on the back. "I'm glad I could help," I say standing up giving Krig a smile, "Come one or we'll be late for class." It's funny because Krig and I have potions together and I've never noticed before. I sit next to and partner up with him today. While we were working he starting talking to me. "You don't sound like you're from here. Where are you from?" Krig asks
"I'm from Ireland. I'm from the High clan. Well not entirely. While my father was visiting from Mexico he and my mother met up. They had me but he left and went back to Mexico. My mother got married to an Irish Italian from America. Most assume he's my father since I don't look dark. When I was young I got accepted to Durmstrang instead of Hogwarts. So my mother and father moved here to Bulgaria with me." I explain.
He listens intently mixing the potion. A few times he grabs the wrong ingredient and I grab his hand before he causes an explosion. He laughs a bit; acting like it wouldn't have been bad even though it would have been a disaster. By the time class ends we have successfully created a super powerful sleeping agent. I automatically know we were getting an A. We have a few minutes in between classes so I continue the conversation.
"So you know about me. What about you?" I ask. "Well family is the Lukanov. We are royalty both in the muggle and wizarding community. I am on the Bulgarian Quidditch team with Viktor. My parents are Karkov and Betrova. I have five brothers and three sisters. I am the second eldest behind my brother Luka," Krig says. "That's sounds nice having a big family. I know it must be troublesome at times but to have family is nice," I say, "My family is all but gone by now. We are not as big as we used to be."
Luckily potions class was the last class of the day so we both go to meet up with Viktor and the group. When we get there I gt to Viktor and pull him aside and start kissing his neck. I move up and nip his ear. "Babe?" I ask hotly into his ear. "Mm?" He grunts. "Don' be mean to or hate Krig. I made things alright. He won't do things like that again." I say and go back to kissing his neck up to his lips. I pull away after a bit to breathe. I give him a smile and take his hand. We go back to the group of guys. They all give a knowing smile.
"Don't tell me. You were watching?" I ask blushing. They all give a bunch of lies. Viktor just stands proudly with his arm around me. He starts threading a finger through a lock of my hair twirling it a bit. I look up and see that he's smiling and I can't help but smile back. "We'll see you guys back at the common room." Viktor says leading me away from the group as they sort of break into smaller groups and disperse. "You made a friend. That makes me happy." Viktor says while we walk.
After a bit pulls me into an abandoned corridor and pushes me against the wall kissing me. He hands trail down over my body caressing my sides then my hips. My hand goes to the back of his head as he kisses my neck making me moan. His hand goes to my pant line slipping fingers in but I grab them. "No. Not yet. I-I still want to wait," I say. He pulls away and gives me a kind smile. "Of course," Viktor says and gives me a quick kiss.
"Let's go to the woods. I have something to show you. It will make you happy," Viktor says taking my hand. We head out of the corridor and out onto the grounds. We head towards the woods hand in hand.