Chapter 17

A/N: needless to say it's been awhile (not much just October. Warning now OOCness somewhat on Subaru's part and ANGST)

Rain was falling outside of Hogwarts, but no amount of rain outside could match the storm inside the Hufflepuff common room. Kurogane was fuming about how bad Quidditch tryouts had gone. Fuuma had kicked the trash can across the room in frustration over his N.E.W.T level Transfiguration homework. Yukito seemed to be the only one out of their "group" in a level headed mood. Even Subaru was in a bad mood. He had snapped at a second year earlier for being too loud during his study time.

Yukito sighed, he knew what was bothering most of his friends. For Kurogane, he had a reputation to uphold in his last year of Hogwarts and as the captain of the Hufflepuff Quidditch team to hold onto the Quidditch cup. Plus he wouldn't admit it, but he missed Fay. They had only been back for about five weeks now and it was oddly quiet at breakfast without Fay coming over and latching himself onto Kurogane and calling him this name and that name.

Fuuma's frustration wasn't love related, unless the guy had a relationship with the trashcan and just wasn't telling anyone. He was more or less frustrated at his homework. Twice he cursed his Transfiguration professor and Yukito had lost track of how many times he had cursed his Potions professor about the 2 feet long essay.

"I DREAD SEVENTH YEAR! I'M DROPPING OUT! SCREW IT!" The sound of a shoe coming in contact with metal trash can was heard and once again the thing went flying over to the other corner of the common room, making several first years stare. "WHAT!? YOU WAIT TILL YOU GET TO YOUR SIXTH YEAR! IT'S ALL FUN AND GAMES WHEN YOU FIRST START BUT THEN IT GETS WORSE!"

As for Subaru his bad mood was obvious. He had come back from prefect patrol to see Fuuma and Kamui saying a lengthy goodnight. He had been in a bad mood ever since. Finally he put down his quill, stuffed his books and parchment in his bag, and retreated to his dorm. He fell onto his bed and tried not cry. Too late. "Sei-kun…." The tears spilled down his face as his mind thought back to the night before September 1st.

~#~

The two of them were laying in bed together after another night of love making. Subaru was nuzzled against Seishirou's chest, drawing little circles on his fiancé's skin with his finger.

"I don't want to leave tomorrow Sei-kun."

The arm around him tightened. "You'll be fine without me there, I know you can take care of yourself."

"That's not the issue! I'm not going to be able to see you for almost three months!"

"You will be fine Subaru, you don't know it but ask anyone, you're such a strong person." He captured the younger boy's lips in a kiss. The kiss tasted of tears as Subaru was crying.

"Subaru."

When they pulled away he ran his thumb over Subaru's eyes, wiping the tears away. "It won't be three months anyways, there's always Hogsmeade, can't let anyone else try to pick you up now can I?" At this Subaru actually smiled.

"Except no one but you can have me, I belong to you, Seishirou." He pulled the other boy's face into a kiss and once again their bodies began that ancient dance.

~#~

The first Hogsmeade visit was Halloween, how was he going to last until then? He supposed he could busy himself with his school work. He got a pang in his chest for how sour he had been. He was just glad most of his friends seemed to be pretty sour too. Sitting up he began to write a letter or two. One to his grandmother and one to his fiancé.

Grandmother,

Term is nice so far. The N.E.W.T level classes are challenging but nothing I can't handle. Hokuto's depressed that there's no ball so she can't dress me up in one of her dress robes. I already promised I'd let her design everyone's dress robes for my wedding. Hope to see you during Christmas, although count on seeing Seishirou as well. Please try to accept us and that I love him. Wishing you the best,

Subaru

He stretched after finishing his letter to his grandmother. Picking up his quill again he started one to Seishirou.

Sei-kun,

The first Hogsmeade weekend is Halloween, I'll meet you at our spot. We can talk about more things then. However I was sort of irritable today to Kamui, and I don't know if he'll ever forgive me. I told you I'd be lost without you. See you very soon and love you

Subaru SS.

Subaru blushed as he added the extra 'S', hinting on his future wedding. It made him feel better and he decided to go to bed early. With the way his mind was thinking, there would be no way he could concentrate on his remaining homework. He would do it during his break tomorrow.