*Third person's POV*
Jacob had been pacing up and and down for quite a while. He and Lily apparated back to Mungo's the moment the aurors left to rescue Kitty and the family. They were notified about the exact location by Kitty minutes after her encounter with Voldemort.
Sirius' words kept ringing in his head. "Merlin's shaggy pants. Why is she hitting on Old Voldy?!?!"
After informing the aurors that Kitty was taken by Bellatrix Lestrange, Jacob went to meet Dumbledore.
"Good evening, Mr. Dearborn," Dumbledore smiled as Jacob entered his office. "What brings you here?"
"I would like to join the Order," Jacob replied.
"I'm not sure what you are talking about, Mr. Jacob. But first, why don't you take a seat?" Dumbledore said calmly.
Jacob sat infront of Dumbledore. "I know about the Order. I've heard many things about it. And I'm not dumb. I'm sure Katherine is a member and she works with you. We never talked about it. But I know. I reckon the Potters and some aurors are working with you too. I too want to join."
Dumbledore looked at him intently.
"Why, may I ask?" He asked after moments of silence.
"Why? Because there is a bloody war going on. That's why!"
"The war, Mr. Dearborn, it has been going on for years," Dumbledore smiled.
Jacob sighed. "I already lost friends and people I love. I don't want to lose anyone anymore. Not Katherine, not my family and not my friends. I don't want to lose another person to this bloody war. Not again. I should have done this earlier. But... It's never too late innt?"
Dumbledore looked at him intently. He could understand his emotions.
"Miss Potter always wanted to keep you away from this. She wouldn't be pleased," Dumbledore smiled.
"Oh, I never knew she was my mother!!"
Dumbledore pursed his lips.
"I can think and decide what I want for myself."
"Dearborn, you must understand that the path you're choosing is a dangerous one. A war which would last long. You could be at a risk of being targeted by Lord Voldemort. And no one can guarantee your safety," Dumbledore explained.
"I am very well aware of it," Jacob replied. "Everyone is in danger these days. No one is an exception. And I want to do everything I can to help."
"Very well then," Dumbledore smiled. "We require something of you."
"What is it?" Jacob asked confused.
"Your loyalty, Dearborn."
"I'm a Hufflepuff. We are epitome of loyalty."
Dumbledore chuckled. "I can't deny. Very well then. Please wait at the Potter's."
Jacob looked shocked. "That's it? That's all?"
Dumbledore smiled. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some important work to do to bring Katherine back."
"Thank you."
The moment he was alerted about their arrival, he ran to the group. His heart sank to the ground when he saw Kitty. She looked horrible.
"Blood. Why are are you always covered in blood?" He held her hands and was about to hug her.
Kitty pushed him away. "Woaah... Jacob, please don't touch. I'm all sweaty and dirty...and covered in blood and shit. Take me home I need a shower. Please."
Jacob led the people into the hospital and apparated to the Porter's Manor with Kitty. He conjured a stretcher and helped her to her room.
Kitty stood under the hot shower. She was shaking. Shaking from anger, resentment, pain and a bit of fear. She couldn't imagine she pulled it off. She couldn't imagine she faced the two people she wanted to kill. Alone. And survived. She stood for a long time, and the let hot water wash away the dirt and blood off her. She could feel severe pain in her bones and muscles.
"Are you alright?" Jacob knocked on the door. "Do you need help?"
Kitty didn't answer. 'I put him in danger. I tried to keep him safe all these months and today I put him in danger. What am I supposed to do?'
Jacob knocked, "Are you alright, love? If you don't answer I'm going to come in." He was worried. "In 5...4.. are you okay? I'm coming in..3...2 —"
"Keep those dirty thoughts for yourself," Kitty said. "I always lock the door."
"Uhh...right. Alohomora always works," Jacob smiled.
Kitty walked over to the door. "I'm hungry."
"Do you want me to get you something? To...eat...in the bathroom?" He asked confused.
"No... I'll be out in few minutes. I might like some ice cream and perhaps fried chicken or even a pizza? Could you please tell Tinky?"
"Sure. Take your time," he replied and went to find Tinky.
After almost a two hour long shower, Kitty put on her oversized T shirt and shorts and limped downstairs to have her dinner.
She was almost knocked over when James and Sirius both jumped to hug her.
"Ooowww... That hurts!" She groaned.
"Oh I'm sorry!" James and Sirius moved back.
"Uh... Why do you have a paper bag covering your face?" Remus asked confused, giving her a slight hug.
"I look hideous," she groaned.
"Don't be stupid," James removed it.
"Wow... This face suits you," Sirius commented.
"Shut up," she pushed him aside.
Her cheek was swollen. Her eyes were bloodshot. Her forehead had bruises.
Her eyes met Jacob. He was leaning on the wall. "Wow... You look good," she commented.
He was wearing dark blue a button down shirt. His hair was messy and freely falling into his eyes. His sleeves were rolled up to his elbows.
"Close your eyes so you won't have to see this face."
"Shut up," he said as he walked over to her, pulled her closer, and made her sit on the chair. He checked her injuries and waved his wand over her, wand prodding over her injured limbs, muttering spells to heal her.
"I'm not drinking any potions," Kitty mumbled.
"I don't think so. You've got broken ribs and a broken leg."
"Come on! Potions taste horrible!" She groaned.
Jacob rolled his eyes. "Smoothies aren't going to heal you."
"How wonderful would it be if they do though!"
Lily came home in the meantime.
She hugged Kitty hard. "Oh, dear! I was so worried. You gave me a scare. Thank God you're home safe."
"How're the people doing?"
"They're alright. Unfortunately the man is infected," Lily replied.
"Miss Kitty!" Tinky squealed. "Miss Kitty must eat! Tinky made you a pizza and fried chicken!" Tinky brought trays with large pizzas and fried chicken.
"Ahh... Tinky, I love you. I love your fried chicken. It's one of the best things I've ever eaten!" Kitty grinned.
"Me too," Lily said taking a slice of pizza.
"Miss Kitty and Miss Lily should eat a lot! They don't look healthy!" Tinky jumped, looking at them with her large eyes. "Should Tinky cook something more?"
"No, Tinky, thank you," Lily replied.
"This is soda for masters," Tinky said bringing another plate. She gave them food and drinks and disappeared.
They ate in silence for a while.
"Merlin's pants! This silence is killing me!" Kitty sighed. "I know you've got questions. Ask!"
"I'll go first," Sirius leaned in closer to her. "Why in the name of Merlin's shaggy pants were you hitting on Voldy?!"
Kitty laughed.
"You hit on him?" Jacob looked at her still confused. "He said that before but I can't...quite imagine.."
Kitty turned to him and sighed. "First of all, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about the mind link thing."
"We'll talk about that later," Jacob raised his eyebrows.
Kitty took a deep breath. "Let me show you what happened...if you like..."
"Sure," Jacob nodded.
"I'm not sure if this is gonna work. But let's try," Kitty said turning to him and holding his hands. "Ok. Take a deep breath and concentrate."
"Uhh... On what exactly?" He asked confused.
"Me," Kitty laughed. "And Black, don't chew like a dog. Silence."
Sirius made a face at her.
Kitty closed her eyes and concentrated on her memory with Voldemort.
Jacob couldn't understand in the beginning. But suddenly he felt a tug in his heart and the next second he was witnessing Kitty and Voldemort's conversation.
Kitty made sure to show him only that part and nothing else. And let go off his hands.
"Wow," Jacob breathed. He was scared, surprised and confused at the same time. "Wow.. he.. he looked..."
"Ugly," James said, taking a sip of his soda. "That's the word you're looking for."
"Actually it was creepy but ugly works too," Jacob nodded.
"And she hit on him," Sirius scoffed.
"I did not," Kitty laughed. "I was trying to—"
"Manipulate him," Jacob and Remus said the same time.
"Yeah," Kitty nodded.
"Manipulate him?" James and Sirius asked.
"Look... It's... It's a part of psychological thing," Kitty started to explain. "I don't know how to explain but...see... He is someone who's heard of me, but have never seen me. He wanted to see me, which means he is interested in me. He was curious. He was expecting the regular... umm.. Scared person or a rebel who is fighting against him. We always heard 'first impressions are the best ones'. So, I have to give or show something he isn't expecting at all. So, when I first met him, I took him by...—"
"Element of surprise," Jacob, Lily and Remus said at the same time.
"Blimey! Now there's three of them!" Sirius exclaimed glancing at Remus and Lily, Jacob.
"Exactly," Kitty smiled. "Element of surprise. Rather than being scared or rebellious, I looked as if I've hit the jackpot. Like I've been waiting to meet him. And like he's someone great. You see, Voldy loves when someone praises him. He loves praise. He always want people to say he's great and shit and all...and the other thing, no one usually looks him in the eye. So I had to break the norm. An abducted person, not scared or rebellious, looks straight into the eyes of a killer, and praises him. You see, now he's confused in his head. Just a little. So, you sweet talk him. Answer his questions, but make him trust you. You gotta be sincere. And then the best part... Secrets. He heard I'm a seer. So he'd be expecting something. I had to say I want to speak to him alone. Another surprise. Who'd ask to speak alone to him? No one. So, now, he's got some sort of positive interesting vibes from me. But he hasn't trusted me yet. Because being a manipulative bitch himself, he knows how people try to manipulate others. Now, I had to gain his trust. How?"
"You had to say something about him that no one knows," Sirius answered.
"Exactly. You remember our first meeting," Kitty smiled.
Sirius rolled his eyes.
"So, I told him about his lineage. Only few people know that. Most of them are his close 'friends' at school. The first generation death eaters."
"What is with the two wizarding schools?" James asked.
"The Ilvermorny School, the founder was a descendant of Gaunt...from his mother's side. I bet even stinking voldy doesn't know that. If he really doesn't know that, then that's a pretty advantage to me," Kitty smirked. "So, after the lineage thing, he kind of trusted me...maybe. Then, I had to take his word. Voldy tries to keep his word...well most of the time anyway. So, I had to persuade him to give his word. He gave. And then I had to make my way out by giving him some treats. There comes my next supposed prediction. I touched him. Which anyone would think it's crazy."
"I lost it when you actually asked to touch him," Remus nodded.
"Even he wasn't expecting that. But then again...things like prophecies and other shit grabs his attention. So, I told him something he thinks is obvious, but throw a bit of suspense stuff in there. So, there... I pleased him. And I made sure I was sincere in everything I said."
"Wait. So, you really predict things?? Is he...is he really going win the war? You said you're not quite good," Jacob looked shocked.
"Predict? No shit," Kitty laughed. "I made things up."
"You WHAT?!!!" Jacob asked gobsmacked.
The others went into fits of laughter.
"I lied. Everything I told him was a lie," Kitty laughed.
"You lied to Lord Voldemort?!!" Jacob was still shocked.
"Why? Is it a big deal?"
"It is... actually. Honestly, you're lucky," Remus said wiping years from his eyes.
"Well, I'd say I'm gifted. But also lucky," Kitty laughed.
"What am I missing?" Jacob looked at the laughing group. "How in the bloody hell did you lie to him through your teeth? I've heard he is one of the greatest Legilimens."
"Oh, he is indeed," Sirius nodded.
"Because," Kitty said ruffling Jacob's hair. "I'm a natural Occlumens."
Jacob was unable to take this new information. "See, this is too much information to take in one evening." He still couldn't wrap his head around things that had happened since the evening.
"But... You asked him to use the veritaserum! What would've done of he really did?"
"He wouldn't," James shook his head. "It'd be a hard blow on his Legilimency skills that would crush his pride. Imagine how it'd sound if the greatest wizard and the dark lord used veritaserum to check the credibility of a witch's story?"
"Even if he hid use veritaserum, she could manage her way out," Sirius added.
"Yeah, that's the statement coming from the experienced," Remus said.
"What do you mean? Please don't tell me you're resistant to Veritaserum?!" Jacob asked Kitty.
"Not completely. But a bit," Kitty laughed. "The actual advantage is when you're a bilingual or trilingual. I just swerve into other languages."
Jacob closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead.
"Maybe you need a firewhiskey?" Sirius suggested.
"Sure," Jacob nodded.
Lily waved her wand and six bottles of firewhiskey flew from the kitchen cabinet.
Jacob quickly took a gulp from his firewhiskey. "So, you're telling me you manipulated Lord Voldemort, lied to his face, got him to trust you, and even put him in a tricky place questioning his skills in Legilimency?" Jacob asked counting on his fingers.
"Precisely," Kitty nodded.
"Pryde, I've been waiting to ask you this. What about that weird chanting?"
Kitty laughed out loud. She was on the floor laughing.
This question had been bugging James, Sirius, Remus and Lily too. They looked at her confused.
"Don't tell me it is what I'm thinking," Remus raise his eyebrows, shocked.
"They were..they were..." Kitty was laughing uncontrollably.
"Spit it out, will you?!" Lily smacked her on the thigh.
Kitty finally got hold of herself. "They're the lyrics of my favorite Korean songs," she burst out laughing. Remus joined her.
The rest of the members were looking at her as if she's grown an extra pair of ears.
"Excuse me, what?" James leaned in closer to her.
"You're telling me you sang in Korean to Voldy?" Sirius asked.
"Not sang but made them sound like some incantations?!" Lily added.
Kitty nodded.
"How did you even come up with that?" Remus asked, still laughing.
"Well, those were the first songs that came into my mind," she shrugged. And started singing them in the original song.
"Nae pi ttam nunmul
Nae majimak chumeul
Da gajyeogaaa ga...
Nae pi ttam nunmul
Nae chagaun sumeul
Da gajyeogaaaa ga..
Nae pi ttam nunmul
Nae pi ttam nunmuldo
Nae mom maeum yeonghondo
Neoui geosin geol jal algo isseo
Igeon nareul beolbatge hal jumun...
Which actually means...
My blood, sweat and tears
Take away... My last dance
My blood, sweat and tears
Take away...My cold breath
My blood, sweat and tears
Even my blood, sweat and tears
Even my body, heart and soul
I know that it's all yours
This is a spell that'll punish me..."
"I really can't..." Lily shook her head.
"What about the other thing? When you held his hand?" Jacob asked.
"Oh... That?
Sirin gyeoul baaram gipeun baljaguk arae hollo pieona...Naega taeeonago neol mannan iyureul chajaseo hemaeeo...
It means...
Freezing cold wind of the winter
Blooming alone under the deepfootsteps
I'mlost trying tofind the reason
I was born andmet you..."
"Did... Did you really sang those romantic songs to Voldy?" Sirius put a disgusted face.
"Eww...no..," Kitty replied. "The lyrics seem romantic at first but they're not. They're songs to oneself and they'll hit hard... The first song is based on falling into sin or losing innocence and the second one is based on mental health. They ain't meant to be sung to some other person."
"But...wait... But you seemed like you were in pain after humming these songs like incantations. What about it?" Jacob asked.
"Aaah... You mean like this????" Kitty asked and started to fall on floor and groan in pain like she did with Voldemort.
They looked at her in disbelief.
"I thought it'd would ...uh...have more impact," Kitty shrugged.
"Woman, you're mental," Sirius shook his head. "I literally lost it. For a moment I thought it was all real."
"Actually the whole thing looked real," James added.
"It was your voice," Remus commented.
"Why in the bloody hell were you talking to him seductively?" Sirius made a disgusted face again and imitating her.
"Bitch it wasn't seductiveness," Kitty scoffed.
"When you're manipulating someone, your voice plays the major role," Jacob said.
"And the eye contact," Lily added.
"I suppose you actually held his hand to understand him?" Jacob asked Kitty.
Kitty nodded. "I held it to check his pulse. Boy, he was anxious. He was worried I'd look more into his past and get to know his filthy secrets."
"Thanks for the heads up. I'll be careful not to be fooled by you," Sirius ruffled his hair.
"Padfoot, she already used these tricks on us several times," Remus laughed.
"Oh no!" James exclaimed as realization hit him. "All those times I thought you were soooo sweet and couldn't deny when you asked me something..." He groaned.
Kitty batted her eyelashes.
"Nah! I never fell," Sirius scoffed.
"You were the first one to fall for those," Remus laughed. "How many times did she borrow Baby? And all those times she accompanied you on patrols in the beginning?"
Sirius stared at her. Kitty grinned.
"You... You never..." Jacob was looking for words. "Was I —?"
"Nope," she smiled. "You're too sweet I couldn't do that to you... So.. is that all or do you have any more questions?"
"We do," James said stretching his legs. "But...let us talk tomorrow."
"You had a long day anyway," Remus added.
Kitty nodded. "Wait. Where's Peter?"
"He's on some business," Sirius sighed getting to his feet. "Alright then. I'm off to bed."
"Hey! Can we... Can we talk for a moment?" Kitty asked Sirius.
"Sure," he shrugged.
"Let me clear this up —"
"I'll do it. You go ahead," Jacob said.
"Thanks," Kitty gave him a kiss on his cheek.
Sirius and Kitty apparated to her room.
"What is it?" He asked, flicking on the lights.
"I'm sorry I ruined your birthday," Kitty apologized.
"Nah... Shit happens," he shrugged it off. "Is this what you wanted to talk to me about?"
"Uh... Yes...and there is something else. Just a sec," she said walking over to her wardrobe.
"Do you have any plans for tomorrow?"
"Why? You're asking me on a date because you ruined my birthday?" He smirked.
"You got it half correct," She took out a crumpled envelope and gave it to him.
"What is this?"
She shrugged. "Sorry about the condition it's in. I tried to get you a present but...I didn't know what to give...so... I tried my best to keep it safe this evening. Hope you like it," she said awkwardly.
Sirius raised his eyebrows. "You had this with you while you were taken?" He carefully opened the envelope and stared at it in utter surprise.
"You...don't like it? I'm really sorry I thought —"
"NO FRIGGIN WAAAY!! LIKE IT? I LOVE IT!!! I FCKN LOVE IT!!! DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD IM TRYING TO GET THESE???!!"
Kitty laughed. "Looks like someone's christmas arrived early."
"Oh my God, thank you, Pryde," he pulled her into a tight hug.
"Happy birthday, Sirius," she smiled.
He let go of her and looked her in the eyes. "I'm really happy you're safe and home."
She laughed. "Why? Because of this?" She said looking at the envelope.
"Shut up!" He hugged her tighter. "I was really worried when Dearborn came home covered in blood and told us you were taken. I lost my shit. Prongs, Moony, Lily... We didn't know what to do but wait. Dumbledore just kept saying 'patience' the whole time," he let go off her. "And then Dearborn joined us after talking to Dumbledore and the aurors. We've got some tens of mails from people —"
"What mails?"
"Oh, The Prophet covered the attack and everyone knew you were taken. Mum and dad were worried. They were relieved when we finally got a tip on your location. Must've been Reggie. We tried to contact him but couldn't. Was he there?"
"No," she shook her head. "He was on some other stupid mission of theirs. He helped us escape in the end though. It would have been a mess if he wasn't there."
"You alright?" He asked, leaning closer and looking into her eyes with deep concern. "Did they... Did they—"
"Torture me?" She finished for him. "Your cousin is a lovely woman," Kitty scoffed.
"I heard you knocked her down," Sirius said with a proud smile.
"I was just lucky. She doesn't have this ... sportsmanship attitude," Kitty shook her head. "She didn't take it well."
"I'm all ears if you ever want someone to talk to."
"I know," she smiled. "But... Something good came out of it you know... Their hospitality helped me remember some names and things."
Sirius sighed. "You don't have to try remember anything from your past."
"I know. But I want to. I think something major is missing in my head. Some major memories. I'm not forcing myself though. It's just... Cruciatus curse has an effect," she chuckled.
He shook his head. "Stop. You need to take some rest."
She nodded. "Hope you enjoy your present," she looked at the envelope.
"I will," he grinned and hugged her tight.
Just then the door opened and Jacob walked in.
"You liked the present?" He asked walking in, with a wide grin on his face.
"You knew it too?!" Sirius asked surprised.
"You can't imagine the places I've apparated to and people I've seen," he shrugged.
"Thanks, mate," Sirius have him a bro hug. "I've to tell Prongs and Moony! Night!" He said running out of the room to James' almost practically yelling. "Prongs! Prongs! Moony! Look what I have!!"
"Gonorrhea?" Remus asked.
"Shut up! Look what Pryde got me!"
The next second Prongs was at Kitty's door. "How in the name of Merlin's shaggy pants did you manage to get tickets to AC/DC??!!!!! Do you know how hard we tried?!?!?"
"It needs some talent," Kitty grinned. "Have fun."
"I love you!!!" He hugged her and rushed back to Sirius and Remus.
"These kids," Kitty shook her head.
Jacob closed the door and turned to Kitty.
She sighed. "Fine. I know I can't avoid it. Yell at me all you —"
She was cut off as he got to her in two long strides and pulled her into a really tight hug. He'd been waiting for this moment. To hug her. To hold her in his arms.
Kitty was taken aback. "Jake..." she mumbled and wrapped her arms around him tighter.
"Don't you dare do this again. Don't you dare get taken by them again."
"I'll try," she nodded.
He bent low to meet her eyes. "And don't you ever dare to try and save me or buy time for me to leave you and escape," he said in his dangerous low voice.
Kitty just stared into his eyes.
Jacob sat on the bed and pulled her between his legs.
"This height difference is okay," she smiled.
Jacob traced his fingers on her bruised face. There were cuts on her forehead and lips, and her face was a little bit swollen.
"I look fugly?" She pouted.
"Battle scars," Jacob whispered. "By the end of this war, we all would be having battle scars."
He leaned in and kissed her softly on her lips.
"I thought you'd yell at me," she chuckled.
"I wanted to," He sighed. "But you've got this face and I can't," he pouted.
She kissed him on his forehead. "Don't wear that black shirt to Mungo's," she said unbuttoning his shirt.
"What black shirt," he asked confused.
"The one you wore today..."
"You don't like it? You said I looked hot."
"Of course you were. That's why don't wear it to Mungo's."
He laughed. "Are you jealous?"
She scoffed. "No. You might hurt people's eyes and feelings. And they'd curse me for snatching you."
"Oh really?"
She nodded, taking off his shirt. "For a healer, you're reckless," she said tracing her fingers on his left shoulder which was blue and swollen.
"And here I thought we were going to have something," he rolled his eyes.
"Shut up. Why didn't you get this treated? This looks bad."
"Well, I was too busy worrying about someone."
"I knew something was wrong by the way you were moving your arm. Was that a curse?"
"Well, you should ask the person who sent me flying into a wall before giving a stupid smirk and disappearing with a death eater."
She rolled her eyes. "I told you I'm sorry. It wasn't a curse by the way. Aargh...I'm not good at healing spells. I'll get Lily—"
"I am a healer and I can heal it on my own," he said pulling out his wand and waving over his shoulder, muttering spells under his breath.
"Jacob... I.. You..." she stuttered.
He looked into her eyes and raised his eyebrows.
"I'm ...I'm sorry I didn't tell you about this Order business. But.. but you shouldn't get involved in this."
"Unfortunately, it's too late innt?"
She sighed. "You don't understand."
"No, you try to understand. I knew you had your secrets but I never knew these were this...huge and serious. I can't just let you do this alone!!"
"I'm not alone! I've got other people —"
"Yeah! Exactly! Other people but not me!"
"Please try to understand."
"No, you try to understand."
"This is dangerous!"
He scoffed. "Well, surprise! Wars are supposed to be dangerous!"
"I don't want you to great into trouble... Into these dangerous situations," she tried to reason.
"And what? These are cake walks to you?!"
She walked back from him. "Jacob—"
"Katherine Potter!" He put his hands on her shoulder. "I lost friends and loved ones to this war. My sister and her husband, some other friends and these kids I went to school with, are all fighting for freedom and saving people. I shouldn't just sit back and do nothing."
"You are saving people in your own way!"
"I could be of more help."
"I tried to keep you out of their eyes for a long time and I messed up today," she groaned.
"I don't need saving, Katherine."
"Stop calling me by my full name! It's disturbing."
"Well, you called me Jacob? So, you think I'm not capable of saving my arse? You think I'm not a fair duellist? You doubt my abilities."
"I did not say that! Don't try to put words in my mouth!"
"This.. this argument is disturbing!"
"I don't want to argue with you!!!"
"Me neither! Stop yelling for heaven's sake! You're going to wake people up!"
"No one would hear. My room is sound proof." She took a deep breath. "I want you safe."
He sighed and ruffled his hair in frustration. "That's the difference between us. You want me safe. I want us both safe. Stop worrying about me and start worrying about yourself. You fooled Voldemort."
"Well," she shrugged. "It wasn't my fault he got fooled."
"Did you already plan this whole thing from the beginning?"
She scoffed. "I don't plan things. They fail most of the time. I just go with the flow."
He started at her. "Don't... Don't tell me whatever happened this evening is all... by luck."
"Me surviving? Ofcourse it's luck... And talent ..and lies..."
He stared at her in disbelief. "Do you even realize what situation you were in?"
"I know how I'd probably die. I don't want to die of fear. We all need to take our best chances. I knew I had backup. So I did things that were best. I knew I had to meet Voldemort. I saw that coming. I just had to be ready." She walked closer to him and pushed back his hair falling into his eyes. "He's going come after me now. I don't want you to end up in this mess I've created."
"I know he'll come. We are in this together. So when he comes, we should be ready. Let's end this discussion here. Please."
She finally gave up. She just stood there, hands on her head, and staring at him.
"Come here," he pulled her into a hug. "Alice and Frank, James and Lily, Sirius and Remus, Gideon and Fabian... What is in common?"
"The first two pairs are married and have sex with each other."
Jacob laughed. "Pairs are undefeatable. When you fight together with the person you love, you're always unbeatable. And... You always need someone to patch you up."
"Touché."
He chuckled. "If you want to talk about things, I'm always here," he said rubbing her back slowly.
"I know... I'm okay."
"You need to rest. Come on," he pulled her onto the bed.
Kitty turned on soft music on her record player. she couldn't sleep without music.
They both cuddled comfortably. Jacob started slowly and softly massaging her head, especially her temples to help her fall asleep. She tried to sleep, but several thoughts and events that happened that evening, ran through her mind non stop.
"Hey, it's okay. You're safe," he whispered everytime she shuddered.
She kept tossing around trying to sleep.
"Can I get you a dreamless sleep potion?" He finally asked.
"I have it," she got up and pulled out a large flask from her drawer. Though her nightmares came a bit under control, she has always prepared. She took a swig from the flask, and went back to cuddle next to him.
Thousands of questions were running though his head. He wanted to talk to her. He wants her to open up to him. He knew she was tortured. He knew Bellatrix was the worst person. Everyone in the Order meeting were worried about how she would endure Bellatrix's torture. But Kitty looked unfazed. He knew she is not a person who'd show her weak side. Her encounter with Voldemort shook him to the core. But he decided not to show his emotions either. He knew they both should be strong for each other. There are things he wanted to ask. And things he wanted to say. But at that moment, all he wanted was her to sleep peacefully for few hours, which looked extremely impossible. All the questions he had about her and her secrets just ran through his mind.
But the only thing he was certain about was to stay with her. Together and closer.
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AN: Im trying to update as fast as I can. I'm just busy with some work.
I'll fasten up the upcoming chapters... so please be patient.
Hope you enjoyed the chapter.