A/N: Warning: This chapter contains smut. You have been warned. Jessa
Chapter 10—The One With Her 17th Birthday
Maya and Charlie spent the rest of the holidays with her mother. Mrs. Binning (Grace) was happy to have Maya back at the house, but she still scolded her for her behavior at her father's. "And Charlie will be in the guest room," she said.
"Of course, Mum," Maya promised.
That night, after Charlie had gone to bed, Mrs. Binning went into Maya's room. "You and Charlie are very close," she said.
"Yes, Mum," Maya said. "He's really sweet and I love him a lot."
"I know," Grace said. "Did he try anything with you?"
Maya laughed. "No, Mum," she said. "He was a perfect gentleman. I really didn't want to be alone and he stayed to make sure I was o.k. And he turned me down when I asked him to sleep with me."
"I'm kind of glad about that," Grace joked. They spent the next half hour talking about everything that was going on with the divorce. Maya had worked out that her dad and Christine were together before her parents had separated and she asked her mother about it.
"Mum," she said, "did Dad cheat on you?"
"I was hoping you wouldn't notice," Grace answered. "He knew Christine when he was younger. She was engaged to her first husband when your Dad and I met. They reconnected last spring and I found out about it."
"Why did you move out?" Maya asked.
"The same reason you left, love," Grace replied. "I hate that house. I hate that your grandmother didn't want us to visit when she was alive and I hate that it took us away from our life and into a world none of us wanted to be in." Maya yawned loudly and Grace determined it was time for bed. Two days later, Maya and Charlie returned to Hogwarts.
Maya's 17th birthday was on February 15. Since it was so close to Valentine's Day, and since there was another Hogsmeade trip, Charlie made some special plans for them. He met her at the bottom of the staircase for breakfast. After breakfast, he led her into the village and bought her some candy at Honeydukes. They walked around the village and to the Shrieking Shack. After that, they walked back to the castle, where Charlie had planned a private lunch together.
"Thank you for today," Maya said.
"It's not over yet, love," Charlie said. "Happy Birthday!" He pulled a small box out of his pocket and handed it to Maya. She smiled when she opened the box. It contained a locket that opened to reveal a photo of Charlie and Maya taken at the Prefect's Christmas Party.
"It's beautiful," Maya said.
"Did you get your mail?" Charlie asked.
"Not yet," Maya answered. She was expecting a gift from her mother, but nothing from her father. Maggie had brought her gift to her at breakfast (a set of sheet music).
"We're having a party tonight," Charlie said. "I know you hate surprise parties, but Ivy was insisting." Maya cut him off with a kiss.
"Thanks for the warning," she said.
"I have more plans before the party," Charlie teased. "There will be no homework today. There will be no quidditch practice. There will be no library or prefect duties. We could go for a swim, if you like."
"I'll just go and change," Maya promised. She climbed to the girls' dormitories and put on her favorite red bikini. Then, she met Charlie back in the common room. He led her through the castle to the bathroom and filled the tub. They swam around, stopping to snog after splashing each other.
"When is the party?" Maya asked as they were climbing out of the tub.
"10," Charlie answered. "We're sending the young ones to bed early."
"What time is it now?" Maya asked.
"Half-three," Charlie answered, checking his watch.
"So, then, we have lots of time," she stated. Charlie smirked and nodded. "Take me to bed, Charlie."
"You're certain?" he asked. She nodded.
"This time, it isn't about getting back at anyone," Maya promised. "This time, it's about I love you and I want to be with you."
"I love you, more than anything," Charlie said, sincerely. They toweled off and returned to Gryffindor tower. Charlie went into the boys' dormitories to ensure that they would be alone. Certain that the coast was clear, Charlie descended the stairs and waved Maya over. They snuck up to Charlie's dormitory and climbed onto his bed, pulling the curtains shut.
Maya took her shoes and socks off and placed them under Charlie's bed. "So your roommates won't see them if they come in here," she said, quietly. Charlie had shed his shoes and socks and was tossing his shirt onto the floor.
He pulled Maya in for a kiss, which started out chaste, but soon became more passionate. He had one hand behind Maya's head and the other on her waist. He started to pull at the hem of her shirt and she lifted her arms so that he could take it off. He put it with her shoes and smirked at her bikini top. Charlie returned to kissing Maya and laid her down on his bed. He softly caressed her breast and laid soft kisses down her jaw and neck. He paused and pulled back. Looking her in the eye, he asked, "Are you sure?"
"Yeah," she said. "Do you know the charms?"
"Yeah," Charlie said. He pointed his wand at her belly and cast a contraceptive charm. Then, he returned to kissing her. Her hands roamed down his back and cupped his bum through his jeans. She moved her hands to unbutton his pants while he continued to caress her breasts.
"Charlie!" called Ian, just as Maya was unbuttoning her own pants. "Ivy was looking for you." The curtains on Charlie's bed flew open as Ian interrupted Maya and Charlie. "Oh, bloody hell!"
"Yeah, mate," Charlie said, "would you mind? We're sort of busy." Ian backed out and left them alone in the dormitories. "Are you alright?" Charlie asked, turning back to Maya.
"I'm fine," she promised. "And I still want to do this." She quickly pushed her trousers off and placed them on the floor. Charlie removed his pants and returned to Maya. He removed her bikini top and kissed each breast. Maya's spine was tingling and she was glad they were in his bed as she was sure her knees would have buckled if they had been standing.
Charlie removed his shorts and Maya's bikini bottoms. He gazed at her and asked, "Are you ready?" She nodded and he broke through her barrier. She winced when he entered her and he stopped to ask, "Are you alright?"
"Fine," she promised. "Just don't stop." He nodded and moved further into her, causing her to wince again slightly. He started to back off, but Maya shifted into a more comfortable position and pled with Charlie to keep moving. As he moved, he kissed her on the mouth. She ran her hands through his hair and down to his back, lightly scratching him.
Charlie moved and Maya matched his movements, quickening the pace as their need for each other grew. Charlie's thrusts sent Maya over the edge as he spilled himself into her. He pulled out of her and rolled onto his side. "You are an amazing woman," he said, kissing her softly. "And I love you."
"This has been the most memorable birthday ever," Maya said. "Thank you, and I love you, too."
They lay in Charlie's bed together for as long as they dared. Eventually, their need to venture to dinner won over staying in bed and going for a repeat performance. Charlie handed Maya her clothes and let her dress. Then, they left the dormitories and went to dinner.
At dinner, Ivy and Jenna cornered Maya and stole her away from Charlie for awhile. "Ian said some interesting things earlier," Ivy accused.
"What did he say?" Maya asked, feigning innocence.
"That he interrupted you and Charlie in a compromising position," Jenna added, smirking.
"That would be an interesting story," Maya replied.
"So, is it true?" Ivy asked.
"I'm not answering that," Maya said. "Look, I appreciate that you lot are my best friends, outside of Charlie, but I'm not going to spill on what may have happened earlier."
Ivy and Jenna shared a look and said, in unison, "They did it." Maya did not deny it, but she refused to offer details.
Meanwhile, Charlie was getting interrogated by Ian and Kenneth. "Mate, what were you lot doing when I came in?" Ian asked.
"Do you honestly think I'm going to answer that?" Charlie reasoned.
"You shagged her, didn't you?" Kenneth accused.
"Still not answering," Charlie replied in a sing-song voice.
"He shagged her," Ian repeated, sharing a smirk with Kenneth.
A few hours later, Gryffindor common room was packed with students in fifth year and higher. Ivy and Ian had planned a massive party for Maya's birthday. There was music and drinking, games and dancing. Maya and Charlie decided to sneak out early and retire to his room. Ian, Jenna, Ivy and Kenneth noticed, but decided to say nothing and stayed in the common room for at least an hour.
In Charlie's room, he and Maya again went straight to his bed and closed the curtains. Charlie cast some silencing charms. They quickly undressed and shagged again, before drifting off to sleep curled around each other.