Later that night, the party was in full swing at the flat. Daisy laughed with Lucy at something Nigel said. Alistair stood with them, mildly entertained by whatever Nigel was saying. Lucy kept stealing glances at Kelly who was glancing at her as well, when he wasn't engrossed in whatever Kingfisher was saying. Toby stood nearby, talking to Jamie and Wills. He kept looking over at Daisy.

"Any reason why you've never told her?" Jamie asked quietly. Toby looked at him, his eyes wide.

"Tell her what?" he asked. Jamie laughed, already a few firewhiskys in.

"You forget, mate, I can read your mind," he said. "And I've known since Easter my seventh year." Toby looked at him in shock.

"I, I," he stuttered. "I'm not the sort she likes." Jamie looked over at Daisy, who was most definitely flirting with Nigel. He then looked over at John who was pretending not to notice. That looked like a train wreck waiting to happen, even though Daisy had insisted they were just friends. Just this once, he looked into her mind. It was a bit muddled, thanks to the alcohol. She was definitely feeling attraction towards Nigel. But there was a fleeting thought of John. Then she wondered if Nilsson would show. Jamie shook his head, confused by his sister's thoughts. Best to stay out of her head for the time being.

"She's my best friend. To be honest… I'd rather not screw that up," Toby finally said. Jamie looked at him, having a new sense of admiration for him. "Really, I just want her to be happy. And she seems happy right now."

"That's very noble of you," Jamie said. Toby laughed.

"Well, I think at the end of the day, we all want what is best for Daisy," he said, looking over at her again. Jamie studied Toby. He then looked over at Daisy, bristling slightly as Nigel leaned in closer to her. "And I think for now… that's letting Daisy make her own decisions."

A bit later, Daisy stepped out onto the balcony, getting some fresh air. She was feeling the alcohol a bit. She didn't have practice the next day, but wanted to give herself a bit of a break from the party. At the same time, she hadn't been this carefree in… ever. Maybe Lucy was right. She did deserve to let go every now and again.

"There you are," Nigel said, stepping out on the balcony, two drinks in hand. She smiled over him.

"Just needed some fresh air," she said. He held one out to her. Daisy took it and leaned against the railing looking out to the street. She glanced at him, noticing he was looking at her. "What?" she asked, smiling. He shook his head and smiled.

"Just thinking about the first time you showed up at one of our practices," he said. "You grabbed Remus' broom and took off. You were halfway 'cross the pitch before Alan could catch up to you." Daisy laughed, remembering it.

"Remus was not happy with me," she said. "Said I made them look bad."

"Even then, you could outfly your brothers," he said, laughing. Daisy chuckled and took a sip. "I didn't really say earlier, but you really are something, Daisy Wood." He looked down at her as he leaned against the railing. Daisy met his eyes, noticing that they had flecks of gold in them. She smiled shyly and looked down.

"Nah, I'm just a rookie," she said.

"A rookie who wants to prove herself and has quidditch genes made of gold," he said. "Honestly, if I had half the talent you do starting out, I would have been MVP three times over by now." Daisy laughed and looked back over the empty street, listening to the music spill out of the party.

"Pays off to be a Wood, I suppose," she said ruefully. "Daughter of famed coach and keeper Oliver Wood. Little sister to rising stars Jamie, Remus and Alan."

"The way I see it, soon they'll be Jamie, Remus and Alan Wood - brothers to Daisy Wood, the top seeker in the League," Nigel said. Daisy laughed loudly and took a drink, turning around to lean back against the balcony.

"You're just saying that," she said. Nigel smiled and shook his head.

"No, I really mean it," he said.

"Please, I grew up in the League. I know a line when I hear it," she said, still chuckling.

"No, a line would be… You have beautiful eyes," he said. "Or… I've never seen a woman as beautiful as you." Daisy arched an eyebrow at him. "But with you… no. Lines seem too cheap." Daisy laughed again.

"Or… I've never met anyone like you," she said, joking. Nigel laughed.

"That… well I hate to say it, but that one is kind of true," he said. Daisy smiled and looked up at him. It was in that moment she knew he was going to kiss her. Part of her thought to back off. He was her brothers' teammate. But the other half wanted to throw caution to the wind. Maybe Lucy was right. She had been too uptight and needed to have a little fun - like snogging a handsome quidditch player. Nigel leaned towards her and she stood slightly on her toes. Suddenly their lips met. Daisy smiled into the kiss, enjoying it. So this was what she had been missing out on. Lucy was definitely right.

Jamie looked out towards the balcony, noticing Nigel and Daisy. He frowned - Nigel was a huge flirt and not the sort he had hoped to see Daisy with. He started to walk towards them when he saw John looking around and then heading towards the balcony. He immediately walked towards him and stood in his way. Partially to afford his sister a bit of privacy and partially because he knew the poor guy still held a bit of a crush on Daisy.

"John! We haven't done a drink together!" he said, smiling. "Come on then! Let's do a shot!" John looked at him and smiled.

"Alright," he said. Jamie started to move him away.

"Would you look at that!" Remus shouted from nearby. John stopped and turned around. Remus and Alan were grinning and moving to the balcony.

"Merlin's ball sack," Jamie muttered. Alan waved his wand, causing the doors to fly open, fully exposing Daisy and Nigel.

"What's this? You wouldn't by chance be snogging my little sister, would you?" Alan shouted. Everyone nearby was now looking towards the balcony where Daisy and Nigel had suddenly jumped apart. They looked at Remus and Alan, who were grinning madly, and then back at each other. Nigel smiled down at her and Daisy started laughing, her face turning red. Nigel turned around and put his arm around her.

"So what if I was?" he asked, brazenly.

"Your funeral, mate. Better hope my dad doesn't get word, otherwise he'll sic his beaters on you," Remus said, holding his glass up. The two walked back into the flat, smiling. Jamie looked over at John and saw a few different emotions play across his face, though he ended up chuckling and settling into a smile as he shook his head.

"No wonder we never hear the rookie talk about dates in the locker room," he said.

"Figured that was obvious," Jamie said as the two moved to the bar. As soon as Jamie reached for a bottle to pour the shots, Wills had stepped up, joining the two.

"Daisy and Nigel, aye?" Wills said, looking over at the two, who were laughing with Kelly and Lucy. Jamie sighed and nodded.

"I suppose… but surely it won't be anything serious. He doesn't seem the sort she'd be interested in - notorious ladies' man at all," he said, reaching down to grab a beer from an ice cooler set up next to the bar. Wills shrugged.

"He's a bit of a charmer," he admitted.

"Takes one to know one," Jamie said, smiling at his teammate. Wills scowled at him.

"I'll have you know that I've been seeing a lovely woman for the last month," he said, though the tone of his voice betrayed the fact that he wasn't all that upset.

"Visits to your mum don't count, Wills," Jamie quipped. Wills scowled at him a moment before he couldn't help but chuckle.

"And if she's so lovely, why is she not here celebrating your win?" John asked. Wills shrugged.

"Not much of a party person," he said. He glanced back over at Daisy. "If only I had known she was interested in older men, I would have made my move a long time ago," he said wistfully.

"I think the key word there is older - not ancient," John quipped. "He's 24… you're passed 30 now, Wills." Jamie chuckled as Wills glanced over at the young beater, smiling.

"At least I make 31 look good," he said with a cheeky grin. Jamie rolled his eyes. "But on a serious note, Coach is likely to blow a gasket when he finds out about that little dalliance." He turned back to facing John and Jamie.

"Most likely, but I'm out of this one," Jamie said, raising his hands up. Wills couldn't help but burst out laughing. Jamie frowned slightly. "What? I am."

"I give you one week before you've done something and she ends up not speaking to you," Wills replied. "I know you too well Jamie, and I know the one thing you can't resist is meddling."

"I do not meddle. I haven't done anything like that in years," he said. Wills shook his head, still chuckling.

"Trust me, Jamie, we all know you're going to do something ridiculous. Just a matter of time," he said over his shoulder. "Maybe get yourself a girlfriend so that you're less likely to be tempted." Jamie huffed slightly.

"Dunno what he's talking about. I do not meddle," he muttered as John continued chuckling at him.

"What's got Pixie in such a good mood?" Jamie asked after his sister had just danced in and then out of the kitchen, humming while she balanced a tray of snacks. He was sitting in one of the armchairs reading the Prophet while Remus was dozing off on the couch. His brother sat up and wiped his eyes.

"Ah, right. Broadmoor asked her out. Apparently they're doing dinner tomorrow night," he said before lying back down. Jamie's eyebrows shot up.

"That was fast," he said.

"Yea… it's sorta his thing… always asks 'em out quickly so they get hooked in faster," Remus replied, reaching for a magazine off the coffee table and flipping through it. Jamie looked over at his brother.

"His thing? What thing?" Jamie asked.

"For getting birds," Remus said.

"But that's not a bird… that's our little sister," Jamie said, suddenly not feeling comfortable with Daisy going out with Broadmoor. "Shouldn't we… warn her or something?" Remus looked over at him.

"Have you still learned nothing, Jamie?" Remus asked. "I'm not getting involved in anything remotely related to Daisy's love life unless she asks. Besides it's just their first date and she knows how to take care of herself." Jamie looked off down the corridor to Daisy's bedroom door.

"Don't do it," Remus warned. Jamie looked over at him.

"I wasn't going to do anything," he said.

"Sure you weren't…"

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