Christine shook her head; she couldn't believe what she was hearing! A Water Elemental? That was just crazy, "Remus, are you getting sick again?"

For the first time ever, she found herself on the receiving end of Remus' glare, "Christine I am being serious. This isn't something to joke about. Just take the book and read through it. Maybe you will believe me."

Without another word, Remus walked out of the room, leaving Christine to stare at the book. 'I can't be an Elemental, that's just crazy! I'm just Christine, just plain old Christine. So what if I knew how to swim without anyone teaching me and more times than not, the weather reflects what I'm feeling at the time. I mean I'm sure it does that to other people. My dreams could be chalked up to just eating something bad, right?'

She sat there for what seemed like hours, not wanting to move, drowning in her thoughts. She sighed and grabbed her other book and left the room. She would think about the Elemental thing later, for now she had bigger things to deal with, after all, she had just kissed Severus.

She walked into the boy's dorm to put her stuff away, but instead found the one person she was looking for. Severus was lying face down on his bed as if trying to suffocate himself. Christine smiled slightly and laughed, causing him to lift his head and look in her direction.

She didn't know that someone's face could go from pleasant to hateful so fast. Severus was currently sporting a glare that would have made his father, Titus Snape, extremely proud, and a bit scared. Closing her eyes for a brief moment, Christine gathered up her courage and sat down on her bed, facing Severus, "Look, Severus, I'm sorry-"

But she was cut off. Severus bolted off of his bed and placed his hands on either side of her body, effectively pushing her down on the bed with just a look. He looked like a viper ready to strike, and Christine was growing frightened. "Yes, you have already said that. I suggest that you either find something else to say, or leave me alone."

Before she could say anything or even process his words, he had walked out of the dorm, almost knocking the door of its hinges. She didn't understand what was wrong with him.

Groaning she threw her head down onto the pillow and screamed. This day was getting out of hand. It had started off absolutely wonderful, just sitting under the tree, a light drizzle, but then she had to go and kiss Severus. She screamed again.

A few silent moments passed when she felt a hand on her back. Immediately she grabbed their arm and twisted it as she stood up. It was Lucius, again. She glared at him and released his arm, which he quickly began rubbing, "What was that all about?"

She shrugged and sat back up against her bed, "You scared me."

He glared at her as he sat on the end of her bed, "Well I understood that part. But normal people grab for their wands when they are scared, not resort to physical violence."

Christine said nothing, but shrugged. People seemed to enjoy practicing their glares on her today. An awkward silence passed between the two; at least it was awkward for Lucius. Christine was off in her own thoughts, when she remembered, "Lucius, have you been in here the entire time?"

"Yes."

"So you saw the, exchange, between me and Severus?"

"Yes I did, and I must say I am sorry. What happened?"

Christine was a bit wary of telling Lucius, but at the moment he was the only one she could confide in. Besides, he hadn't betrayed her trust, so he couldn't be all bad, right? "Nothing. I just accidentally kissed him this afternoon and now he's mad."

She suspected it took every ounce of Malfoy training for his eyes not to bulge, and for Lucius to keep his cool. "Well, I don't see why he would be angry. After all, if you had kissed me, I would be elated."

She resisted the urge to roll her eyes and laugh. "No you wouldn't Lucius and you know it. You no more fancy me than you do your house-elves."

He looked mildly outraged, and scooted closer up the bed, placing a delicate hand on her lower leg, "Christine, why go for Severus, when there is someone right in front of you who cares about you more than he ever could?"

Christine gave in and rolled her eyes, "No you don't Lucius and you know it. I'm just another conquest, another challenge, some random girl to keep Narcissa off of your back. You have never cared for me and you never will."

Her heart began to race as he locked his eyes on hers. His voice was dead calm as he scooted up the rest of the way, until they were inches apart. "Well then Christine, I guess I will have to prove it to you then."

She opened her mouth to reply but her voice was cut off. Without warning he had swooped in and claimed her lips, slipping in his tongue through her open mouth. The kiss was nothing like Severus'. There was nothing gentle about it at all, yet it wasn't quite rough either. There was a subtle urgency to it, and something about the way his tongue explored her mouth, urged her not to break the kiss.

She snaked her hands up to his hair and ran her fingers through the pale blonde silk. She felt one arm on her neck, holding her in place, while the other hand, still on her leg, began traveling upward. Only when she felt his hand squeeze her mid thigh did she break apart.

The two looked at each other for a long moment. Christine dared not speak; she was still in partial shock. How could she have done that? She looked at Lucius, who was looking slightly paler than usual, "Lucius, why did you do that?"

He averted his gaze, and looked instead at a spot above her shoulder, "Christine, I have fancied you for a long time now, and you know it. All I ask is that you give me a chance and be my girlfriend."

Christine stared at him; he couldn't be serious, could he? "How do I know this isn't just some fancy plot to humiliate me in some way?"

He smirked and brought her into a brief gentle kiss, apparently he thought that would convince her. Christine smiled at him, "Sure Lucius, I will be your girlfriend."


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