Disclaimer: I own Rayne Devillian, and the plot. Nothing more, nothing less. JK Rowling has everything under control; she's the one that made the money.

A/N: If anyone has ideas, I am open to suggestions and the like. My story is no where near set, I'm basically writing as I go. More things seem to happen that way. Anyways, feel free to give me any criticism, as long as it's not fucked up. [

Last Chapter: "It's just, I feel like I've known you, for years. When in actuality, it's been hours. And we've barely talked, but I feel comfort, and like for the first time. I am where I belong." Rayne tried to wash the vulnerability away, "It's like I've known you forever."

Chapter Three: Trying To Understand.

Rayne sat there feeling beyond foolish, she was never one to open up like that, especially not to complete strangers. She cringed and closed her eyes, waiting for the laughter, the dismissal, anything, even so much as a sound. She got nothing, she sighed and let regret wash over her body. She finally braved to open her eyes, after many minutes of silence and forced breathing.

She risked a look at the three boys, who she noticed seemed to be staring at her intently. Rayne felt her face grow hot, and internally smacked herself in the forehead. How could I have been so unbelievably stupid, honestly Rayne way to go and fuck any chance of friendship, with remotely normal kids. I'll be stuck with Pansy and the groupies for sure now. Rayne groaned and sunk down further into the couch, hoping to disappear entirely.

She had nothing more to say, and since none of the boys seemed to want to say anything at all. Not even laugh or crudely make fun of her, she decided to speak again. She had no other choice,

"Just tell me where I sleep," Rayne nearly whispered.

All three boys seem shocked to hear her voice and instantly looked at each other and then back to Rayne. Rayne wanted to scream and yell. She wanted to throw something across the room, tear something limb from limb. She wanted anything, anything but the complete silence the boys continued to give her.

"Honestly, someone bloody tell me where I sleep!" Rayne said, her voice raising quite a bit, her hands shook as she glared at the wall.

"Rayne," Theo said softly, a near whisper. Rayne flinched at the sound and felt her temper rile up even more.

"Just forget it, I'll fucking find it myself." Rayne made to get up and stomp off, only to be pulled back down onto the couch by Theo. Rayne glared grumpily at him, "What do you want Nott?"

Theo winced at her harsh tone, "Look, I'm sorry. It was just a shock," he tried to explain lamely.

"What that I have vulnerabilities or that the bitch has feelings?" Rayne nearly growled at him. Theo had the decency to look ashamed of himself, and dropped his head. "Well surprise! I fucking do, ok? I'm not made of steel, like the three of you seem to be. I am not as hard as I seem to be," Rayne's voice softened, "I can break, easily..."

"It's not even like that Rayne, and deep down you know it. I felt the same connection you felt in the Great Hall, the instant I talked to you. The way you looked at me and smiled, that slight tilt in your head, and the way your eyes seemed to give off this light. I knew, as much as you knew. And I am not made of steel, no more than you are. That instant connection, scared the shit of out me. I'm sure it's the connection that Blaise and Draco felt for each other, first year when they met, instantly best friends." Theo hurriedly explained, as he noticed the tears that began to swim in Rayne's determined indigo eyes. He pulled her closer to him, and kissed the top of her head softly.

"I'm sorry, for over reacting. But, it was my first instinct in trying to remain some of my pride and dignity. It seems you have shattered that, with your little speech Theo," Rayne teased through the tears, softly hitting his arm. She sighed and snuggled down into his arms, feeling instantly calm and safe.

And that was what instant friendship was, that deep down meaning and connection. That sincerity in everything involving one another, Rayne had searched for the stability of that strong loyalty, for her whole life, and it took her long enough to finally find it. She peeked up at Theodore, and she watched as emotions swam through his green eyes, and she wondered if anyone could see the compassion just waiting to bust out of him. She snuggled closer to him and smiled when he looked down at her and brushed a few bangs from her eye sight.

Rayne sighed content, and then stiffened immediately, remembering Draco and Blaise, the two intriguing and unnerving Slytherin counterparts. They were like one soul, in two bodies, it was nearly enthralling the power that seemed to pulse between the two of them. She nearly groaned thinking about how stupid she must seem to them. Theo seemed to instantly feel her discomfort and held her tighter to his chest, leaning down to whisper into her ear.

"Don't let them bother you," Theo whispered softly, "there is so much lying underneath this all, that only they can explain to you. It's not my place, but when the time comes, they will more than confide in you. I promise you Rayne."

Rayne couldn't help but feel confused by what Theo said, so much more lying underneath this all, Rayne shook her head and tried not to think about it. It really wouldn't do her much good to dwell on something that she couldn't even understand yet. She snuggled deeper in Theo's arms and felt her eyes becoming heavy.

As Rayne started to fall asleep, the boys sitting across from her and Theo were involved in a quiet conversation.

"You think she has any clue," Blaise whispered.

"Don't be daft, she doesn't have any idea. She only feels the connection, much like we knew she would, especially to Theo. We knew that was going to happen, it's just finally happening." Draco replied.

"But, do we tell her," Blaise stuttered, "I mean, what if she wants nothing to do with, well any of it…"

"Blaise," Draco nearly purred, "stop being so innocent, and scared. Everything will be fine, I promise you. It's fate, and nothing messes with fate and destiny."

"You think she's mad at us though, I mean. The way she reacted, and then I think she was crying to Theo," Blaise questioned softly.

"Mio Amor, please relax. We've never been in a situation that we can't fix, everything will be, perfectly fine. Please do relax," Draco moved restless in his seat, "you are starting to make me nervous."

"I am relax," Blaise growled, "and by the way, I am not scared, nor innocent. I just don't want anything to get messed up." Draco raised an eyebrow at Blaise's sudden temper outburst. Blaise scoffed and leaned back in his chair, refusing to look at Draco. Draco smirked to himself and looked over at Theo and Rayne, Rayne had clearly fallen asleep and Theo was nearly there himself.

"Theo," Draco called softly. Theo's eyes shot open and he looked around hurriedly, his eyes landed on Draco and his shoulders visibly relaxed.

"Yeah?" Theo replied, sleep lacing his voice and making it much deeper.

"Why don't you head to bed. I know you've been up since yesterday. You never sleep the night before you come to school." Draco said softly, he had always thought of Theo as like a brother to him. Theo was the one person, that Blaise and Draco confided in about everything, seeing as he did play a small, yet significant part in the whole ordeal.

"Ok," Theo smiled "what about Rayne though?"

"We need to talk to her," Draco state simply.

"Tonight Draco," Theo said hurriedly, "don't you think she's had enough for tonight, it's only the first day you can wait till she gets better adjusted to the school."

"We aren't going to go into details along those lines Theo," Draco started, Blaise cut in at this point.

"I promised to explain the school to her better, and the houses. And also we owe her a little bit, about the whole, connection feeling. She's far to powerful and intuitive to not figure it our eventually." Blaise finished. The boys watched Theo relax again, and then sighed.

"Ok," Theo sighed "just be gentle ok guys. Honestly, she's a little run over right now."

"We can tell Theo, have you misjudged our connection," Draco asked. Theo narrowed his eyes at Draco, and then also at Blaise.

"I haven't misjudged anything, Malfoy. I am simply stating, you lot better take it easy on her tonight, or I'll work you both over." Theo snarled at them, and then turned his head to glare into the flames of the fire. He watched them dance merrily, so oblivious to the world, so oblivious to being. How he wished at times, he was more oblivious.

"Very well Nott," Draco growled.

"Down boys. Theo, you know we'd never want to hurt her. And we also know you can't help the concern, we feel it too, I promise you. She is in good hands." Blaise said softly. Theo let his thoughts wonder, and his mind clear, he let the words twirl through his mind. He opened his eyes and eyed the two teens wearily.

"I know," Theo managed to say without conviction or malice, "I know it all, I know what must happen, but by god if I didn't wish I could spare her from this all. You guys didn't see the broken look in her eyes, I did. And I will continue to see it, every time I think about what is yet to come for her, for you all." Draco's eyes seemed to soften at Theo's confession, and Blaise reached over to clasp his hand.

"I wish I could spare you both Theo," Draco said softly, "but what's meant to be will be, and the sooner she knows, and the more she knows, the safer we can keep her." Theo did nothing but nod his head, he walked over to the boys, Rayne still in his arms. He leaned down and laid her carefully in Blaise's arms, kissing her head softly he walked away up his the dormitories without a glance back.

I know, it's semi short. But I updated pretty fast, and I will try to again. [

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