Lexi looked up to the bulletin board and read the notice. This weekend was going to be a Hogsmead weekend. She smiled and turned to look around the common room. Pansy had just finished her homework and looked up to see Lexi reading the notice. She grinned and made her way over to the older girl.
"You thinking of asking anyone in particular to go with you this weekend?"
Lexi turned and quirked her eyebrow. Over the past few weeks, the others in Slytherin had realized that Lexi was very content in spending most of her time with a certain blonde 6th year. She had formed a sort of camaraderie with Pansy. It still didn't prevent the younger girl from flirting shamelessly with her, but now it was more friendly.
Lexi grinned and watched Daphne make her way down the stairs from the girls dorm.
"I have someone in mind."
Pansy chuckled as Lexi excused herself and made her way over to Daphne. Hazel eyes immediately met blue and the older witch felt her breath taken away like it always does when she looks at the blonde. Daphne raised and eyebrow and giggled at the way Lexi was staring at her.
Lexi chuckled and shook her head, "I'm sorry...its just every time I see you it takes my breath away."
Her statement was heard by most of the common room and a cacophony of "awws" echoed around the room. Lexi looked around and blushed when she noticed she had spoken that sentence so loud.
Daphne looked like she was taking deep breaths, trying to steady herself after Lexi's statement. The older witch held out her hand and Daphne slid hers into Lexi's without any hesitation. They left out of the common room and strolled down the hall. Their trip eventually took them to the astronomy tower. Lexi gasped as she looked out of the hills and gazed at the spectacular view. Daphne leaned into her and Lexi pulled her arm around the shorter girl.
"Sometimes I forget how beautiful this place really is. I get so caught up in my hatred and...other things. I guess at times you really must take a step back to see what's in front of you."
Daphne nodded and looked up to the older witch. "Would you like me to take a step back?"
Lexi smirked and looked down, "oh believe me, with you I know exactly what is in front of me."
Daphne took a deep breath and leaned her back against the railing to face Lexi.
"Then what are you waiting for?"
The older witch looked back out over the hills and closed her eyes. Was she really ready to do this? There was no doubt she cared for Daphne and found herself drawn to the blonde. Would Daphne except who she was and what she had to do?
She felt a slight pressure on her hand and looked down to see Daphne pulling her palm into her hands.
"Talk to me Lexi. I'm not going anywhere."
Lexi nodded and brought one of Daphne's hands up to her lips. She gave in a small peck then held it tightly in her hand. She pulled out her wand and cast a silencing spell around their area.
"You know what happened to my parents, how the Order killed them."
Daphne nodded.
"When Dumbledore sent me an invitation for this year, everything fell into place for the Dark Lord. He had already tasked Draco with a mission, but he saw me as insurance. I am in place in case he fails."
The blonde swallowed thickly and cleared her throat, "do I want to know what the mission is?"
Lexi shook her head, "No...I don't want to tell you incase you need to deny having knowledge. I refuse to put you in danger."
"Alright, besides the mission...what else is making you hold back?"
Lexi sighed and dropped Daphne's hand. She ran her hand through her long black locks and watched as the blonde waited patiently for her.
"When I came back to live in England, I became close with Narcissa and Bellatrix. Over time, I became extremely close with Bellatrix. We just sort of clicked. We became each other's comfort."
Daphne raised her eyebrows but gave a soft smile.
"It is not unheard of in pureblood families. You are not that closely related. Are you telling me you can not be in a relationship with me because you wish to continue with Bellatrix or do you wish to have both?"
Lexi let a strangled groan and Daphne's eyes twinkled in amusement.
"I was just explaining my situation with Bella. If I enter a relationship with you, then it will be only you. I am still not comfortable with how liberal the families are with their relationships."
Daphne chuckled and grabbed Lexi's arm, pulling her closer.
"Growing up in that environment, you kind of get used to it. Nothing really shocks anymore. In case you were wondering, I am ready. I am comfortable saying I'm yours."
Lexi smiled and pulled Daphne into her arms, "well then, we may as well do this the proper way. Daphne..will you be my girlfriend?"
Daphne smiled and nodded, "of course."
Lexi grinned as she leaned down and captured Daphne's lips with her own. Daphne moaned as Lexi ran her tongue along the blonde's lower lip. She opened her lips further and allowed Lexi to explore her own tongue. Daphne's hands wandered to Lexi's backside as the older witch's danced along her sides. Soon they pulled apart and gasped for air.
Lexi continued kissing down the blonde's jaw and onto the side of her neck. She gasped as she felt the older witch's tongue followed by her lips and small nips along her collar. Lexi took a deep breath and pulled back.
Daphne's eyes were dilated as she fisted Lexi's robes tightly. Lexi smiled and placed another small kiss on her lips.
"So, are you free to go to Hogsmead with me this weekend?"
Daphne smirked and pulled Lexi by the front of her robes into another fiery kiss. This time Lexi's hands went into her smooth blonde hair as she played with the back of her neck. Daphne moaned and pressed the older girl tighter to her body. When they broke off Lexi laughed.
"I take that as a yes."
