Hogwarts 4th Christmas

Last Christmas for Tsubomi and Shuuya was hard, knowing they left their final encounter with each other in a good while with an argument. And even when Shuuya got back home they still didn't speak to each other for a good few weeks after because they are both so stubborn, everyone else could tell something was up between them as well though and basically forced them too get things sorted by locking them in a broom cupboard together until they were ok again. It was still awkward for some time before they started to talk to each other again, they had missed each other even if they didn't say that.

Tsubomi went on too telling him about her parents, something which she hadn't told any of the others before and why she never went back home for Christmas anymore. She knew she could trust him and she wanted him to trust her as well so it felt right to get it out there. Shuuya still didn't say much about his mother and Kido didn't push him this time for now even if she did hate it knowing he was being hurt.

Now it was Christmas time once again and even though Shuuya and Tsubomi had well been back together as usual their experience at Hogwarts this year had been different it wasn't so laid back and carefree as the dark wizard who had a grudge against Mary and her family started to show some retaliation and not just against Mary but all of those who were close to her. He was a ruthless psychopath who didn't care about who he was hurting he just did it for fun.

They at least hadn't hurt from him in about a month, there were people after him to try and capture him, they hadn't been successful yet but at least it meant he couldn't torment them every minute of every day.

All of the kids were still worried though, worried what he might do if he's not captured from all they've heard he's a wizard that doesn't mind taking a person's life. It was scary.

And Tsubomi was finding it hard to sleep that night, everyone was already in their beds nice and curled because of course it was lights out right now but Tsubomi wasn't the thoughts of that wizard clouded her mind, especially she knew that Shuuya was leaving for home tomorrow he could do something, Mary will be there and some of their others friends and he hasn't been heard of for a while he could, this is what she kept on thinking.

She wanted to take her invisibility cloak and go and check people were still ok even if she knew they were, but it would be useless anyway she couldn't get into the other dorms so instead she just spent the whole night up and worrying only managing a few patches of sleep here and there.

As soon as the light had come up she was out too see people, of course her first stop was Shuuya. She went down to the dungeons and waited outside the dorm until she found a classmate of theirs and asked them too go and get Shuuya, who was apparently still asleep.

Some moments later and he appeared yawning slightly still feeling a bit tired but his classmate said that Tsubomi was waiting for him and she never usually did this so he was wondering what was wrong.

Honestly she felt like hugging him when she saw him but that would be definitely going over the top so instead she grasped one of his hands within her own.

He was shocked at the sudden movement and looked to her, he could see it clearly she must of got no sleep her eyes looked tired and worn as, this immediately made him a little worried and he tugged on her hand so they could talk in somewhere a little more private because he already knew what she must have been sleepless over with the recent wizard which had been tormenting them.

"Let's sit here"

Eventually he stopped at this bench in a secluded off enough area of the castle where they shouldn't be disturbed

"You couldn't sleep?"

Of course this whole time Tsubomi followed by him not letting go of his hand. Once they sat and he started to talk she nodded her head

"It's that obvious hmm?... sorry for getting you up so early" a small sigh came out of her mouth

"I know it's irrational since you're still here I was just worried about you…and the others, you're going off on the train what if he does something" her eyes were glued to his right now, she was being completely sincere and showing her emotions which wasn't something she did that often.

Shuuya gave her hand a little squeeze as she explained her problem, he had too say he had thought about that possibility as well especially since he hadn't been heard of in a while, he was bound to make his appearance again somewhere unless he was being chased far away which is what he really hoped had happened.

"It's ok Tsubomi we're under extra protection anyway so he couldn't get to us" he gave her a calming smile; he didn't like too see her upset.

She nodded back at what he said, she knew that and she knew she shouldn't worry so much but once they were on that train and leaving she wasn't so sure she could stop herself from worrying one bit anyway. She wished once again he would just stay here for Christmas but of course it wasn't going to happen, not only did she want him around so she'd know that he was safe but he was the best at calming her down, she always felt ok when he's around and since he's going to she's just going to be worrying like mad and having probably a terrible Christmas. But well at least she had him with her right now, feeling his warm hand in hers and seeing his smile she knew right now that he was ok and he was with her which is just all she wanted.

The time went by and they spent it sat their on the bench talking, he had managed to calm her down for now. Eventually he had to get up though because the train was set to leave at a certain time so he had to go and get his things. But once he collected them he was back to her with his suitcase and then it was time to go down to the train. He really didn't want to leave her so much either because he knew she would be worrying so much and he just wanted to be there for her, but he couldn't and that made him upset because he was always there for her when she needed him, he almost wished that she could come with him but that wouldn't go down well with either his mother or her he was sure.

She walked with him like she did last year, this time some more of their friends were with them seen as they were going home for the holidays as well. Of course she stayed right by Shuuya's side and spent the whole time just wanting to reach out and grab his hand once again but she didn't do it.

It was a pleasant walk down, everyone's spirits were high all excited for Christmas and at least these kept the worries at bay for now. When they got to the train station it was all time for goodbyes. Tsubomi got hug attacked by all the girls whilst the boys just said their byes and waved as they got on the train, the final person she had to say goodbye too was Shuuya.

She stood in front of him and he waved too her just like all the other boys, just a normal goodbye but she couldn't help herself now no one was looking so she put her arms around him and wrapped him up in a short hug.

"Come back ok…"

Shuuya was pleasantly shocked, she must of really been worried. Having her so close actually made him blush a little but he was happy and he wrapped his arms around her for that short moment as well. Pulling away he could see her cheeks were slightly flushed as well which he didn't think was from the cold weather, she must be embarrassed from showing so much affection, it made him smile. She really did care for him a lot it was nice when see showed it too him so openly

"I will, have a nice Christmas Tsubomi" then once again he waved and got on the train.

And Tsubomi was left with her burning cheeks watching him go.