Author's Note:
I went to see Thor: Love and Thunder last night and I loved it! It was the exact cheesy spectacular mess I was expecting. Plus, seeing Chris Hemsworth's naked ass on the big screen certainly wasn't a hardship! 😉 Plus his daughter playing Love was absolutely adorable. I am not a big Christian Bale fan, but I suppose he did well as the villain. Not sure what it is about him as an actor but every time I see something he does I always just think "meh." But I enjoyed the film overall, not as good as Ragnarok for many reasons, but I enjoyed it immensely and will probably see it again.
Now, onto the bad news — I will be taking a two week posting break so that my Beta can catch up on editing. The new chapter will not be out again until the end of July. Sorry for the delay, but life is crazy sometimes. I will post a sneak peek on my tumblr though some time next week.
Thank you in advance.
Reviews and Comments: To AngelOfHisLove: Thank you very much! I'm so glad to hear that you're loving Theo, he does hold a special place in my heart because he's a canon character and yet he's not. I have been trying to give Theo a full arc and to show how he's grown. Thank you very much, Michelle, for enjoying my story! As to other authors, I highly recommend Seriously Sam, celtics534, thedistantdusk, pottermum, and LegendDairy for some great Hinny fics! But there are definitely tons of great stories out there! Thank you! To Cassiopeia Anastasia Black: Thank you! To scrappy8: Yes, Fred is going to be a dad and Macmillan was denied parole! Thank you! To AnonymousHufflepuffWriter: Thank you for saying I kept that under wraps! I feel like a lot of people guessed it and yes, I love Molly just wanting to burst lol. Thank you for saying I handled the parole hearing and a very sensitive topic with finesse. Thank you! To Nuno Neves: Thank you! I'm glad you loved the Fred and Fiadh news and the Arthur moment. I love showing some great Arthur moments. He's an amazing dad and deserves more credit. Molly is so fun to write as she loves her family so fiercely. Theo was very brave, I agree on that. Harry and Ginny are just so adorable and in love and can't stop touching each other. Thank you! To wolfjinx15475: Yes, I decided that the MIA runs Nurmengard and as to it being tied to why Sebastian was in Germany, yes and no. I hope people like where I take that story. Thank you for saying that the trial was really emotional, I wanted it all to be laid out in the open to really understand what Theo went through. Thank you!
To alix33: Theo definitely appreciated Molly and Zee showing up to support him. Thank you! To darkhk: Thank you and no lol. To Moony The Sheep: Thank you for saying that family dinner was absolute gold! I had fun writing it. Well, I wrote the trial back in March and didn't watch more than the occasional snippet of the Depp and Heard trial, but thanks. Yes, Fred's twins will obviously be little angels like their dad. Thank you! To Slaidback: I do have experience with a loud boisterous family lol. Thank you! To Miriel: You think Fred is going to be Sirius 2.0 and die before his twins are born? Interesting. Thank you! To the frozen flame: Yes, you're theory was that Fred would die and Fiadh would be pregnant. So far you are half right, but we'll have to see how much is true. You think Blaise and Yeona will still end up together? Thanks for loving the trial. Thank you! To puttyman24: Yes, very happy Macmillan didn't get released and yes, poor Ollivander. Thank you! To pix25: Thank you for saying I captured the court case well. I did my best. Thank you! To the Mandalorian terminator: Thank you for enjoying Fred finding out he's going to be a dad. Yes, Voldemort is now needing to see Grindelwald. Thank you! To Bruck27: I am very glad Ernie will be locked up even longer as well. Ernie was put on the Degradation level instead of the desecration level because his crime was a combination of hate crimes, blackmail, and physical assault. Thank you. To ascfan: We are all very happy the evil man-child didn't get out LOL. Yes, Molly was shocked but also very happy about new grand babies to come. Thank you very much for saying ASC is an amazing piece of writing! To tim2604: Obviously you googled the positions for a friend lol. Yes, Voldemort finding out he had the Elder Wand the whole time should be interesting. It was hard for Theo to relive it all again, but it also was a good step for him in getting closure. Yes, D and J are excited to meet Theo. Thank you!
To alyssiareid: Thanks for catching up! I'm glad you're enjoying the story! Thank you! To CherrySara: I'm glad the Fiadh being pregnant bit surprised you and that Molly's reaction was so funny, thank you! You think it's a sign that Fred will die? We will have to see. As to the Voldemort and Grindelwald bit coming, yes, lots of things to come. Thanks for saying the Hinny smut was as usual, super hot. Yes, Bas doesn't make promises he can't keep. Thanks for loving their shower scene. Yes, I loved them hugging and Bas just comforting him and being there and showing support for him. He needed it. I hope you like the meeting with D and J. Thank you! To dabbydoo15: Thank you for saying I handle trauma with beauty and compassion, I am trying to do my best. Thank you! To p0963835557: Um, thank you? I have no idea why you are doing Sailor Moon comparisons, but I think that means you're liking ASC? I haven't seen Sailor Moon in like twenty-five years or more so I will take your word on that.
To Shivani: Thank you! Yes, Fiadh is pregnant! The ocean of dead fish line was one hundred percent from Sam (I couldn't pass up using her suggestion). You think Fred will die now that Fiadh is pregnant with twins? Interesting. Thanks for being scared for Rossi and the K of As, it is fun to write. Yes, that was a sneak peek from months ago which shows you how far in advance I have things written LOL. Theo is very relaxed in Bas' presence as for loved, well they aren't in love yet (that they will admit). No, Ernie did not deserve parole so we're all happy! Ha, I didn't even think Gatsby when I used the name Buchanan, I just thought of a name of a cop I read in a mystery book lol. But yes, great coincidence considering Gatsby was dropped in The First Time Around lol. Yes, Theo didn't know that was Durant. Thank you! To EnigmaticEmperor: Thanks for thinking Fiadh's pregnancy was a nice surprise and I think you're the only person who thinks that means Fred won't die. We will have to see. Hinny are definitely always a we lol. Yes, I loved them sneaking off in the chaos of the Burrow to have sex, those two are just no caring. Thank you for saying the parole hearing went well and that you could see how Bas being there for Tho was the calming presence he needed to get through it. Thank you very much!
To yunkol76: Thank you very much! I hope a loss for words is a compliment because I'm taking it that way LOL. Thanks! To Saz J: You finally caught up again! I am so happy! Yes, it was cruel of Tonks, but still so funny lol. I love the term bell end and that's a great description of Macmillan. Psh, don't lie, you love horny Hinny lol! Yes, that was my awesome Friends reference which I felt was just so perfectly Ron in the moment. Thank you! Of course he didn't get out! He definitely deserves to stay in prison! Yup, Fiadh is pregnant! Thank you! To Guest: It's true, twins for Fred or George is basically a joke from the gods lol. Thank you! To gemini614: Thanks for saying the hearing was interesting. I wanted to keep it trial like and not trial like because it was just a hearing. Harry does have such a good heart! Thank you! To ellyann13: Yes, there will be lots of family to help out with the twin twins. You will find out about Rossi's sketch soon. Theo is definitely number one to Bas, but yes, he is actively working on Goyle's case as well. Thank you!
To SunshineSazy: Thank you for leaving a review now! I'm honoured that you went back to read ASC all over again, thank you so much for that! It is amazing to me that people can love this story enough to want to read it more than once. I love Ginny and Theo's friendship and I love how close they've grown over the years. As to people dying in the final battle, well… sorry, I'm not telling who. Thank you! To David: Thank you for saying that you think I've done "an amazing job with this story" and that I have taken the "opportunity to flesh out a whole lot more characters" than JKR. It's been a lot of fun to do. Thanks for enjoying characters you don't even normally like, that's a high compliment. To Driftwood1: Yes! Twins are fantastic, but they will definitely be troublemakers lol. Thanks for loving my Weasleys. I wanted them to be welcoming and happy and fun, despite the surprising news. Yes, I don't think Fred knows what his best behaviour is either. Yes, justice prevailed, but I love that you were holding your breath throughout the whole hearing. I'd also love an invite for margaritas and tacos lol. Yes, Voldemort will not be happy when he finds out the truth. Rossi is playing a dangerous game, but it's a long game and one he's been active in for years. Thank you very much! To Aqua Aquana: I am sorry I made you cry for three chapters when I killed Sirius, I hope you keep reading. I do think it's worth it. Thank you! To Sloopyqueen4: Thank you! Yes, Rossi is playing a dangerous game indeed! I loved Molly and Zee showing Theo some support. Our boy deserves it! Thank you!
To Mutt N Feathers: Thank you for saying the parole hearing was exceptionally well done! Thank you! To FieryRedPanda: To comment on your 319 review, I love that you love Theo and Bas and I love that you feel giddy reading about them. Thanks for saying my writing is amazing! Thank you! To Gigi87: Yes, I do think a handful quite explains what twins of Fred Weasley would be lol. You think Fred will die before he ever gets to meet his twins? Interesting. Thank you! I loved that line by Fred, so I'm so happy you appreciated his cheesy puns. I think he is both hilarious and sweet at the same time. As to Fred visiting Tara, it does need to happen, but we'll see how things play out. Yes, Ginny bringing up that story about Percy was so typically her, it's perfect! Yes, Hinny did not care that Ginny's six brothers were downstairs and her parents lol and yes, they both want a mini replica of the there. They are very much in love. I love that they are so close and open and willing to talk about everything (even Harry worrying he's not lasting long enough lol). You think Rossi will help Snape and Ollivander? It would be entertaining if Harry or Remus rescued Snape, he would hate it lol. As to Voldemort suspecting Rossi, right now he is too involved in his own mind to be suspicious, but there's still lots to come! You don't think Rossi or Bellarosa will survive the final battle? Hmm. Yes, I wanted you to feel Theo's fear and pain and anxiety, to show how difficult it was for him to relive such a horrible moment in his life. I love that! "Bas was a like a patronus for Theo, his presence giving him light to help get through one of the darkest times of his life and overcome his fears." That is beautiful and very accurate! Thank you very much for such a beautiful review!
To Khanate: Thank you! I don't think I am focusing too much on Harry and Ginny's sex life. This has been building for them for so long that I think it's needed. To AQuickRead91: Thank you! I love knowing I had you laughing out loud with Fred telling everyone they are up the duff! Yes, I want the best for Theo as well and I wanted to show everything he's gone through. Still quite a few chapters left so don't worry! Thank you very much! To Ishani Pai: Molly is definitely bursting for the news to be shared. Thank you for saying you got emotional when Molly and Zee showed up to give Theo some support. Yes, D and J are finally going to meet Theo properly. Thank you! To ravenclaw_rockchick: I made Charlie and Fred dads in ASC because like Ginny said, they were the least two likely to be dads so I felt like it would be fun to surprise that. You will riot if Fred dies? LOL. My internet search history is definitely VERY interesting lol. Thank you! To shuweet: Bas is such a sweet man, isn't he? I love Theo getting so much support. Yes, Fiadh is pregnant! Thank you! To LadyRava: Yes, she's pregnant and most people guessed it. Thank you! To briana_t: Thank you for loving Molly practically bursting at the seams. I assume you mean Fred becoming a father instead of fresher lol and as to him not dying in the Battle of Hogwarts… . Yes, so glad Ernie did not get parole, he so does not deserve it! Thank you! To CorbanD17: Thank you!
To marauders_mowopapr: Yes, I think twins are exciting! Thank you! Theo did get justice! Thanks for saying the scene was powerfully written. Harry and Ginny definitely want lots of practice. I love giving Theo mum hugs, he deserves it. Thank you very much! To BadWolfKris: Thank you! To AnaGPotter: Thank you for saying the end of the chapter was perfect! Thanks for finding the Voldemort scene chef's kiss, I do try. Fred is definitely so Fred and he's fun to write. Thank you! To Joyce Foesenek: Well, I did know that Fiadh was pregnant since I wrote it lol, but yes, I suppose you did tell me. As to Fred surviving, sorry, not telling. Thank you! To wildstyle_101: Thanks for the suggestion! I googled the image and it is very impressive! I don't plan on having Voldemort raid the MIA headquarters, but I will keep that in mind if I ever need to describe it. Thank you! To Mackie919: I love having Ron be a little bit of Joey from Friends. I'm glad you enjoyed the Burrow dinner scene and yes, Fred and George's relationships are both jumping to new levels without them maturing lol. Those two no matter how long they live, will be cheesy and fun. Thank you for saying the Hinny scenes are fantastic! Yes, Ernie is not getting parole! Thank you! To Potterm1997: Thank you for saying Harry and Ginny are your favourite couple that I write! Thanks for saying the trial pulled on the heartstrings, that's what I wanted! Thank you! To TatiRena: Hinny are definitely on fire and yes, Bas definitely won best boyfriend of the year lol.
To AmericanDesi: I put Ernie in Degradation because his crimes were a mix and I considered based on the blackmail, the abuse, and the treatment of Theo, that he fit more under the hate crime umbrella. Thank you. To Steelcode: Glad to see you caught up! Yes, McGonagall will have more Weasleys to look forward to lol. Finn would be very proud of Theo indeed. Thank you! To ReginaPhalange: Thank you! I think it is time for Theo to meet the infamous D and J. Thanks for loving my Hinny smut. Thank you! To katelyn453: Thank you!
To Bellmel: Where do you begin? Where do I begin answering this amazing review? You're right, of course Bas isn't going to run because Theo is having a meltdown and yes, Bas is subtly showing Theo how much he cares/loves him without him saying the words as neither of them are willing to admit they are in love with each other yet. As to Sebastian placing his hand on Theo's shoulders and holding his gaze when Theo was on the stand, that's how I wanted Bas to show support. It was the only way he could. He wanted to hold him and obviously be there for him more, but that was all he could provide in the moment. Yes, Molly and Zee's little appearance did make them the MVPs of the chapter, but I agree, I didn't want them to have to hear what Theo went through. Sebastian definitely went above and beyond when the statement from the MIA, he doesn't make promises he can't keep. Thank you for loving the line of about Bas telling Theo to stop chewing his lips off because he likes his lips — it's one of my personal favourites. Yes, D and J showing up at the end was a nice ending. Forbes is definitely a fucking twit! Thanks for loving seeing Fred and George get all lovey-dopey. Fred has made it clear to Fiadh that he loves her and that he wants her completely. He is terrified about the idea of becoming a dad, but he's still excited too. Molly will definitely love the babies very much! Thank you for saying I could never write a Burrow scene you wouldn't love. Harry definitely had a dopey expression on his face while he and Ginny talked about future babies. They are very much in love. Thank you so much for such a beautiful review!
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CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE:
The One With Oblivion
When they reached Sebastian's flat, Theo smiled as the man pulled him close. Sebastian closed the door behind them, kissing him senseless. Theo wrapped his arms around Sebastian's neck, sighing as he was pinned against the front door, his mouth being devoured in long, greedy kisses that left him breathless.
He really loved it when Sebastian pinned him up against things.
Theo let his hands slide under his cloak, roaming up the muscles of Sebastian's back, and laughed when Sebastian merely grabbed his hand and dragged him upstairs to the bedroom. They kicked off their shoes and fell on the bed, mouths meeting. Then Theo was pinned beneath him, the tall muscled body covering his, and he let his fingers find that soft hair as they kissed.
Sebastian took his time. Soft kisses that seemed to go on forever, followed by long, deep kisses that made Theo yearn for more. Those strong hands roamed over his hips, under his jumper in smooth strokes and his mouth never left his. Theo thought he could stay like this forever, wrapped here, kissing this man above him.
Sebastian seemed to have the same idea because he made no move to go further. He continued to kiss him over and over, dragging Theo down into the bliss that was his mouth and hands. That hot mouth making desire course through him. The thing with Macmillan was finally over and for the first time since Theo had found out about the parole hearing, he was feeling relaxed and more like himself. He wanted to show his man just how much like himself he was feeling, but those lips kept kissing him and Merlin knew Theo desperately didn't want that to stop.
He didn't know how long they lay there in the bed just kissing, but when Sebastian's lips brushed over his brow, he found himself snuggling into his warm embrace. Warm arms cradled him to his side and it wasn't long before Theo drifted off to sleep.
Sebastian brushed his fingers through his hair as he held him, pulling the blankets up. When he heard movement down below, he kissed Theo's forehead and slowly slipped out of the bed to make his way downstairs. He held a finger to his lips as he came down the stairs, his eyes on his friends.
"Quiet down here. He's asleep."
Jin raised an eyebrow. "We're not leaving."
"I didn't say that you had to leave," Sebastian said, rolling his eyes. "I said that you had to be quiet."
Durant placed the basket on the kitchen table. "We can do that. We went shopping and brought all of the ingredients to make us fish tacos."
"Really, Yeona? You've known me how long and the first dinner we have to meet my boyfriend and you want us to have fish tacos? I don't know how to tell you this… but we're both gay."
Jin punched him in the arm. "What you are is a snarky git. Shut up and wash your hands."
Durant winked. "I love fish tacos! I can't get enough of them in fact. Pretty sure Jin loves them, too!"
Jin held up two fingers on each hand, holding one up in either direction in response.
"You're just missing out, Bas," Durant added, winking again.
Sebastian rolled his eyes before he snuck a look towards the staircase that led to his loft bedroom. "Haha. Look, you two I know that I want you to meet Theo, but he might not be himself tonight. Today was hard on him."
"I'm sure it was," Jin said, linking her arm with Sebastian's. "Let us help take his mind off of it."
Sebastian let out a slow breath. "All right. What do you need me to do?"
"Start drizzling the fish with olive oil and water in a pan. I'll tell you the other spices once you're done with that. We need to bake them first," Jin instructed. "Durant, you can start making the margaritas."
"Happy to," Durant said, pulling out the ingredients for the frozen beverage.
The three of them worked companionably in the small kitchen, talking in low voices and laughing. When Theo appeared in the doorway, his clothes rumpled, Durant grinned.
"Hey! Now this party can get started!"
Theo's lips curved, still blinking awake a bit. He'd been surprised to wake alone in Bas' bed and the sounds of low laughter and talking coming from down the stairs had led him down to see where Sebastian had wandered off to. He eyed the creamy sauce that Sebastian was mixing together curiously.
"What's going on?"
"We're making fish tacos," Jin said. "I'm walking your man through the sauce. He's a good cook if given personal instruction, but if left alone can't do much more than breakfast or pasta."
"I'm learning," Sebastian protested.
"Slowly," Jin teased. "Theo, can you cook?"
Sebastian snorted. "He's worse than me."
Theo smiled. "I have house elves."
Jin rolled her eyes. "Roll up your sleeves. You can help me cut up the vegetables and shred the cheese while Bas finishes up the sauce."
Ten minutes later, they were placing the lightly browned tilapia into softly toasted shells, breaking up tortilla crisps to toss on top and covering them with garlic lime cream sauce, chopped up tomatoes, purple cabbage, red onions, sprinkled cilantro, and melted cheese. Durant passed Theo a tall glass filled with a frozen lime margarita with an obnoxious hot pink penis straw sticking out the top. When Theo laughed, Durant rolled his eyes.
"Yeona thinks she's hilarious — don't ask."
Theo grinned as they all settled on the floor around the coffee table in the living room since Sebastian's kitchen table was barely big enough for two. After the first bite, Theo decided that this was his new favourite food.
"Oh my Salazar, these are amazing," he said, taking a second bite.
Jin grinned. "Aren't they? I got the recipe from an Auror I worked with in America on a mission a few years ago. It's one of my favourite things about travelling, the new foods I get to try and then learn to cook."
"I completely understand," Theo said, licking sauce from his thumb. "Well, not the cooking part, but the food part, I am definitely into that part."
"So, Theo," Jin said, putting her taco down. "Tell us about yourself. I'm sure you know this, but Sebastian is very tight-lipped. All we know is that you were Mr October, have a nice arse, gorgeous eyelashes, and make this prat smile."
Theo smiled at that. "I prefer to use the name Auror Arsehole."
Jin smirked. "Oh, he did mention that."
Theo sipped his margarita through the obnoxious penis straw. "I'm an open book. What do you want to know?"
"Blasted cat!" Durant exclaimed as Oliver hissed at him from the arm of the chair. "Bas! Your damn demon cat is trying to attack me again!"
"Aww, he's not a demon," Theo cooed as Oliver hurried towards him when he beckoned. The cat situated himself in Theo's lap and let Theo scratch him behind the ears, purring in contentment. "See? He's a sweetheart."
Durant stared at Theo. "Even his cat likes you? Yeona, this is serious. Oliver barely tolerates Bas."
"Piss off," Sebastian muttered.
Theo smiled as he turned back to his food, letting Oliver sit in contentment in his lap. "I've never been a cat person before, but Oliver speaks to me. So, what does one usually do on margarita and taco night?"
"I vote we play Spoons," Jin said.
"NO!" Sebastian and Durant exclaimed at the same time.
"Aww, why not?" Jin asked. "It's fun. I bet Theo would love it."
"What's Spoons?" Theo asked, biting into his taco again.
"It's a really fun card game," Jin said. "Bas and Durant just don't know how to have fun."
"Not true," Sebastian protested. "For someone so short, you're sneaky. I never knew you could cut yourself on a spoon until I played with you."
"He's a sore loser," she teased. "But usually, we do like to play games and sing karaoke."
Theo's eyes widened. That was the last thing that he had expected. He was trying to picture the austere Sebastian Kane getting up and singing karaoke and wasn't sure he could.
"You sing karaoke?"
"It's so fun!" Jin exclaimed. "Wait until you hear Bas and Durant do a duet. It will move you to tears!"
"Really? They're that good?" Theo asked, shocked at this revelation.
"No," Sebastian said, his lips curving. "Trust me, we're that bad."
"It's what makes it fun," Jin insisted. "You'll love it!"
By the end of the evening, Theo thought that Jin had a point. They'd gone through three pitchers of margaritas and he'd eaten four fish tacos. They sang karaoke, played life-sized Jenga when Durant used his wand to make the pieces bigger, and then even played Spoons. Theo had to admit, Spoons was fun and he could also see why Durant and Sebastian didn't want to play it with Jin. She was sneaky and somehow always ended up with a spoon before anyone else. His hand had a red mark on it from where she'd wrestled the last one right out of his hand.
They asked him questions about his likes and dislikes and whenever he would answer something, Sebastian would touch his hand or his arm and he couldn't help but smile over at him. He liked that they were always touching in some way or another and when Durant claimed that he was going to order pizza, Sebastian pulled Theo into his lap and kissed him.
Theo's arms linked around his neck as he leaned into the kiss, oblivious to Durant and Jin's protests at their blatant PDA. He simply held on and lost himself in his lips. The stubble on his face made him yearn for more and when Sebastian's lips brushed his, he let out a slow breath.
"Go home," Sebastian said, his eyes on Theo. "I want to take my man to bed now."
Jin snorted. "We aren't done getting to know him yet."
"True," Durant said. "We'll get pizza and ask him something obscure like about his mother's favourite scent."
"Lilac," Theo said, not looking away from Sebastian's face. "I remember she liked lilac."
Sebastian pressed his lips to Theo's throat and made a soft sigh. "Go home."
Durant shook his head. "I wouldn't put it past Bas to suck him off right in front of us if we don't leave. Anyone else feel like it's gotten a bit hot in here?"
Theo turned to meet Durant's gaze as Sebastian kissed his throat. "I like to suck him off, for the record."
Jin bit her lip. "I like you, Mr October."
"I'm just impressed," Durant said, standing up. "I've seen Bas' cock. Can't be easy to suck on that thing."
Sebastian made a rude hand gesture behind Theo's back as he continued to kiss Theo's neck. Sebastian's hands slid down to squeeze Theo's arse and he let out a small squeak of surprise making Sebastian smile.
"And we're gone," Durant said.
"Don't be late for class tomorrow, K," Jin said, standing up. "The kids will be crushed if you don't make it for their performances."
"I'll be there," Sebastian said. "Goodbye."
"Don't be Auror Arsehole," Theo teased. "They don't have to leave."
"They do," Sebastian insisted. "Because you're about to be very naked and I don't share."
Theo blushed. "But that doesn't have to happen right now, we can finish the night first. I like your friends."
"See, Bas, Theo doesn't want us to leave," Durant said. "I'm going to get a pizza."
Sebastian squeezed Theo's arse again, his lips moving near his ear. "We had the nap part of the evening, but I'm still waiting to fuck you into oblivion and I plan to start that right now."
A hand stroked him over his trousers and another squeak escaped Theo, making Sebastian's lips curve.
"I'll see you at work in the morning, D. And I won't be late for class tomorrow night, J," Sebastian said. "Goodnight."
Durant and Jin both said goodnight, grabbing their things and heading out. The door closed behind them and Theo smiled when Sebastian pulled him to his feet.
"What class? I thought that you worked late on Tuesdays," Theo said.
"It's for work," Sebastian said, tugging him up the stairs to his bedroom.
"Like a language class?" Theo asked.
"No," Sebastian said, pulling Theo's jumper over his head.
"Why are there kids performing? Performing what?"
Sebastian ignored him, unbuttoning Theo's shirt and spreading it open so that he could kiss Theo's collarbone.
"Sebastian," Theo pouted, gripping the front of his boyfriend's shirt. "Why are there kids performing? Who are these kids?"
Sebastian leaned in and nipped at Theo's lip. "So we can evaluate their progress."
He pushed Theo's shirt over his shoulders and to the ground and reached for his belt.
"Progress on what?"
Sebastian swore under his breath. "I'm trying to seduce you here."
Theo grinned and slid his hands under Sebastian's shirt to touch skin. "And you'll do even better at it after you answer my questions. You always said that you worked late on Tuesdays. You never said anything about a class or kids."
Sebastian pulled his shirt over his head, holding Theo's hands over his bare chest. Theo couldn't resist sliding his hands down over the muscled chest, teasing his nipples.
"It's a mixed martial arts class," Sebastian said.
"Martial arts?"
"A form of Muggle duelling," Sebastian explained. "Yeona and I know a few different variations and we teach it on Tuesday nights."
"You teach kids," Theo said, his eyebrow rising. "That's… adorable."
"It's not adorable," Sebastian growled. "It's… they're ages five to nine and it's just something fun, to keep them active and something that they can enjoy."
"Ages five to nine? That's adorable," Theo insisted. "Can I come tomorrow and watch? I want to see you with these cute little kids."
Sebastian's eyes softened. "Look it… no one knows I do this, okay? Only J and D and… it would be… bad for my image if word got out."
Theo's hands slid down his chest to undo the black jeans he was wearing. "Oh yes, wouldn't want anyone to know that Auror Arsehole has a heart and teaches children how to have fun."
"That's not…" He let out a frustrated breath. "It's just… private, you know?"
Theo reached up to cup his cheek. "It's sweet of you."
Sebastian rested his forehead against his. "I started it a few years ago when I was with my ex and he… he told me it was a stupid Muggle thing and a waste of time. I guess I still think that sometimes, that if other people found out they would…"
Theo slid his hand down Sebastian's chest and into his jeans, cupping him through his boxers. "Have I mentioned how incredibly stupid your ex is?"
Sebastian's jeans slid down his thighs as Theo cupped him more perfectly through his boxers. "No, no, I don't think you have."
"Mmm, he is very stupid," Theo whispered. "Stupid and lame and so not worthy of you in any way." His hand slid under the waistband of his boxers to grip him more firmly. "He didn't appreciate you and all that you had to offer, but I do."
Sebastian's eyes darkened as Theo's hand began to work him. "Fuck… what happened to me seducing you?"
"You took too long," Theo teased, his hand stroking him with ease.
Sebastian's breath came out in a sharp wave as he shoved Theo's trousers down with his boxer briefs in one go. Then he spun him around and pinned him against the wardrobe, his lips pressing against his shoulder blades.
"I'll show you taking too long."
He parted Theo's thighs, his hand coming around to stroke his cock. Then he had lubricant in his hand, this one smelt like mangos. He smeared it on his fingers and held it up to Theo's lips.
Sebastian's lips brushed his ear. "Did I forget to mention I bought some edible lubricant for us to play with?"
When he took Sebastian's finger into his mouth, the taste of perfectly ripe mangos burst on his tongue and he moaned. Then those lips were trailing down his back, soft lips and rough stubble until he was on his knees behind him. Theo made to turn around but Sebastian gripped his hips.
"No. Hands on the wardrobe and legs spread for me."
Theo did as he was told and let out a small whimper when Sebastian's hot mouth began to suckle his balls as a lubed finger began to circle him. Theo's hands clenched at the handles of the wardrobe and by the time Sebastian's tongue was inside of him, he was moaning wantonly.
"Bas… Bas, the bed," Theo whispered. "I can't… I can't stand like this."
Sebastian stood up behind him, kissing his shoulders as he slid a finger into him. "Worried your legs won't hold you?"
Theo nodded, letting out a strangled breath as Sebastian's finger slid deeper into him. "I want to see you."
Sebastian's finger made a come hither gesture inside of him and Theo moaned before it disappeared. He lifted Theo's hands from the wardrobe and leaned his own body back against it, putting Theo's arms around his neck. Then he slid those large hands down his back, cupping one cheek as he put his finger back. He held his cock in his other hand, stroking him achingly slow and Theo whimpered.
"Look at me," Sebastian said, pressing his lips to Theo's throat.
Theo's dark gaze met the blue ones as Sebastian held him up, two fingers deep inside of him now. He could feel his other hand stroking him, torturing him, and his legs trembled. He was positive that if his arms weren't locked around Sebastian's neck he would collapse.
"I promised to fuck you into oblivion, Theo," Sebastian said, his lips a breath away from his. "Do you want that?"
"Yes," Theo moaned.
"Tell me you want it," Sebastian growled, rolling his hand across Theo's cock now. "Tell me what you want me to do to you."
"I want you… inside me," Theo gasped as Sebastian added a third finger. Theo squeaked at the intrusion and Sebastian's lips brushed his.
"No. You're not ready for me yet. What else do you want?"
"Mmm," Theo moaned. "I want to touch you."
"No," Sebastian said. "Not yet."
Theo let out a strangled breath. He loved that everything he wanted was being denied to him and he knew that Sebastian knew it. He jerked his hips forward, brushing against him still clad in his boxers and groaned when Sebastian's hands only played him more expertly. The scent of mangoes filled the air and when he locked his lips on his, he could taste them on his lips, taste himself there.
He didn't understand how touching this man only seemed to get better every time, but it did. His breath came out in ragged gasps as Sebastian's fingers twirled inside of him. It wasn't enough, he thought desperately. Merlin, now that he knew how good Sebastian's cock felt inside of him, nothing else was ever enough. His head arched back as he moved his hips, shagging himself wantonly on Sebastian's fingers now, trying to get them to go deeper.
"Sebastian," he begged. "Please."
The hand on his cock disappeared, sliding up his stomach and tweaked his nipple. Theo grunted, his hips still wantonly riding his other hand. The feel of those soft lips on his wrist, the way Sebastian turned his head to kiss the skin so gently made his need for him rise. When his fingers disappeared, Theo let out a garbled whimper that made Sebastian's lips curve.
Sebastian lifted Theo's left arm from around his shoulders, kissing the inside of his wrist tenderly before he placed that hand on his hip. He did the same with his right arm. Theo's fingers curled around the waistband of Sebastian's boxers, he let his eyes drop down to the impressive tent that was forming there and he licked his lips.
"What do you want, Theo?" Sebastian whispered.
Theo dragged his tongue across his bottom lip. "To taste you."
Sebastian nodded. "Do it."
Theo's fingers pushed his boxers down without hesitation, watching as his beautiful cock was freed and he licked his lips again, falling to his knees. Sebastian's fingers carded through his hair as he carefully stepped out of his boxers and Theo leaned forward and moved his tongue across Sebastian's length. He guided his hands over him, stroking his balls as he licked and teased him until he finally sucked him deep into his mouth.
Sebastian moaned, his fingers staying gentle in his hair. Theo enjoyed himself, basking in the taste of him, in the sounds he made. He reached down to stroke himself and Sebastian's eyes darkened, his gaze on Theo's hand as Theo continued to suck him off. When Sebastian began to tremble, he pushed Theo away, his thumb brushing over his bottom lip until Theo sucked on the thumb. His eyes were dark in desire.
"Stand up."
Theo did, kissing his way up Sebastian's chest as he did, his tongue teasing his nipple. Sebastian crushed his mouth back to his and the fresh smell of mangoes told Theo he'd opened the lube again. When those fingers slid into him once more, Theo groaned desperately, taking them deeper inside of him with every jerk of his hips.
"Tell me what you want," Sebastian demanded, his lips near Theo's ear.
"I want you inside of me," Theo begged.
Sebastian's fingers disappeared again and Theo whimpered. Then he was gasping as he was suddenly pressed against the wardrobe again, his legs spread wide.
"Hands on the wardrobe," Sebastian ordered.
Theo did as he was told, biting his bottom lip in anticipation, his cock throbbing. But instead of giving him what he wanted, Sebastian fell to his knees again and began to use his mouth and fingers once more.
"Please…" Theo begged. "Please…"
He was positive he was going to implode if Sebastian didn't give him what he wanted. Three fingers weren't enough. He needed him. He needed to feel him inside of him more than he needed his next breath. The feel of that stubble on his balls made him tremble in anticipation for something more.
"I like it when you beg," he whispered, standing again to press his lips to the back of Theo's neck. "I like making you want me so badly that you can't speak coherently."
His cock brushed between his legs, teasing him and Theo squeaked.
"And I fucking love that squeak and squeal you make."
"Bas… fuck me…"
"No," Sebastian whispered, his hand teasing his cock. "I'm only just getting started."
He pressed his hard length against his arse, teasing him as his hand slid around to touch him. Sebastian's hands were like magic, stroking and teasing him until he was positive that he was going to explode and then stopping. When he stopped, Theo cried out in exasperation and Sebastian pushed his tip into him.
"Yes!" Theo groaned, his head falling back only for Sebastian to pull out of him "Baasss…"
"Into oblivion," Sebastian whispered near his ear. "That's what I promised and you're not nearly there yet."
Then those big hands returned to his cock, stroking and teasing and working him to the edge of reason before he'd stop, letting his hand slide up his chest to flick and tease a nipple, while his cock teased his arse.
It was too much. Theo thought the sensation was going to kill him. He wanted Sebastian more than he had ever wanted anyone in his life and right now he felt like his body was a perfectly plucked string waiting to be tuned. When fingers slipped into him again, he pushed his arse back to beg for more and Sebastian merely teased his cock between his fist.
Sensation after sensation.
Need after need.
Theo's legs trembled, his body ached for more, and still Sebastian wouldn't let him have it. His hands slid down the wardrobe, his arms too weak to hold them in place and Sebastian's hands pulled them up over his head, holding his hands in place above him with one of his big hands.
"What do you want, Theo?"
"You," he begged, his voice coming out in a desperate croak. "I want you. Please, Bas, please."
Sebastian turned his head to capture his mouth in a deep kiss, his hand still jerking him between his body and the wardrobe. Sebastian's cock brushed against his arse again and Theo whimpered against his mouth.
"Please…"
Sebastian's one hand continued to pin his arms up above his head and the other moved up to grip his hip before the hand on his hip vanished and the scent of mangoes filled the air again. Theo couldn't tear his eyes away from the sight of Sebastian's big hand massaging the lubricant onto his own length. Theo licked his lips and Sebastian smiled, his thumb stroking the underside of his wrist where he had his hands pinned.
"Now," he whispered.
He slid into him in one deep stroke and Theo moaned so loudly he surprised himself. The fullness of him felt so good and all he could do was hold on, the doors and drawers of the wardrobe, opened and closed with every thrust. His legs trembled under the pressure, the muscles tensing in his need for more and when Sebastian gave it to him, he whimpered incoherently. Then he was empty, Sebastian's body leaving his, and he turned to beg him to come back.
Sebastian's eyes were dark in desire as he pulled him down to the bed, pulling him backwards into his lap and lowering Theo down onto him. Theo reached back to link his arm around Sebastian's neck, his other hand trying to give himself leverage as he rode him, impaling himself on him again and again.
This was what he'd wanted.
This was what he'd been waiting for.
To feel Sebastian deep inside of him like this.
Every time he pushed down, his heart raced and his own cock ached with need. It never seemed to be enough. He wanted more. He wanted the fullness of him. He wanted to feel every last inch of him until he wasn't sure where one of them ended and the other began.
Sebastian was gasping behind him, his lips on his back. He kept his eyes on Theo's tight arse, watching as he rode his cock and every thrust made him closer to losing it. Merlin, he was gorgeous. He loved how bloody pretty he was. From his soft messy slightly too long brown hair, to those long lashes. The way those lashes fell over his hooded eyes when he was close. He pressed his lips to that smooth back, eyes on his own cock filling Theo, listening to Theo's quick breathing and he knew that he was close.
He wrapped his hand around Theo's cock, loving the feel of it in his hand. When he began to pump him, Theo's head fell back onto his shoulder and Sebastian turned his head to kiss his neck. Sebastian's name fell from his lips, letting him know that he was close. He dragged his thumb over Theo's tip and brought his other hand around to stroke his balls and Theo stiffened. The sound he made as he lost control, made Sebastian growl with need.
He wasn't nearly done with him yet.
Theo held on desperately as Sebastian flipped him onto his back on the bed. He lifted and spread his legs automatically so that Sebastian could fill him again. His whole body was trembling and quaking from his orgasm, but he still wanted more. Sebastian's thrusts were faster now, deeper and shallower at the same time. His palms were flat on the underside of Theo's thighs, pushing his legs open wider with every thrust. Theo groaned, his eyes rolling. Bas grunted.
"Look at me," he growled. "I want you to look at me when I come inside of you."
Theo's brown eyes met his. They were so full of desire that they were almost black and when those brown eyes locked on his, Theo licked his bottom lip. And Sebastian swore. He thrust faster, moving his palms down Theo's thighs, cupping his arse as he looked down to watch himself moving in and out of him. When Theo's hand reached down and began to stroke his own cock again, Sebastian moaned. He licked his lips, his eyes on Theo's fist stroking his length. He was positive that he had never seen anyone so beautiful in his life. He let his hands fall on the mattress on either side of Theo's hips and those brown eyes met his just as he came, groaning and grunting. Theo could only hold on and watch him fall apart.
The sight of Sebastian losing it made his own cock twitch and Theo surprised himself by coming a second time just as quickly, clinging to Sebastian as they fell apart and collapsed against each other, breathing heavily.
When Theo finally could see straight again, he realized that the two of them were sideways in the bed, legs tangled together, and his heart was still racing in his chest.
"Wow," he whispered, surprised that he could even talk.
His voice sounded hoarse to his own ears and he wondered if it was possible for him to have screamed himself to death from one round of intense sex.
Sebastian's lips brushed his shoulder. "Oblivion," he murmured, trailing his lips up Theo's throat to meet his lips.
Theo kissed him, their lips softly gliding against the other until Sebastian nuzzled his neck. Theo rolled onto his side to smile at him, his hand trailing over Sebastian's chest.
"We made a mess."
Sebastian grunted in response.
Theo grinned. "Looks like it was I who fucked you into oblivion and not the other way around."
Sebastian opened one eye to look at him. "Give me a nap and we'll see how smug you look after round two."
Theo simply grinned. "I'm looking forward to it."
And when Sebastian's mouth met his again, he knew that despite the hearing and being forced to relive everything that had happened so long ago, Sebastian had somehow made him put it all behind him with soft kisses, good food, good friends, and amazing sex. He traced his hands over Sebastian's abs and wondered not for the first time what he was going to do about the fact that he was falling for him.
Hard.
And it terrified him.
~ ASC ~
Harry had just stepped out of the Great Hall, his book bag in his hand. He had Advanced Defence Against the Dark Arts this morning and was hoping to find time to talk to Remus before lunch. He turned to say something to Ron when someone threw themselves bodily into him. His wand was in his hand before he realized it was Theo, and that the man was hugging him.
"Er, morning, Theo," Harry said, wrapping his arms around him.
"Morning," Theo said, hugging Harry tighter.
Harry chuckled and patted the man on the back. When Theo made no move to back away from him, Harry frowned. "Er, I thought that it went well yesterday? That's what you told Ginny on the mirror."
"It did," Theo said, his face pressed against Harry's chest.
Harry awkwardly patted Theo on the back. "Erm… you can let go now."
"No," Theo said, burrowing closer. "I owe you the biggest and longest hug in the world. I'm not letting go."
Harry started to laugh until Theo hugged him tighter. "Wait, seriously? Theo, you can't hug me forever!"
"Watch me," Theo insisted, snuggling closer into his arms.
Harry patted his back again. "Look, I appreciate the hug, really, but I have to go to class."
"Hug and walk," Theo said, pressing his cheek into Harry's shoulder.
Harry snorted. "Mate…"
Theo loosened his grip enough to meet Harry's gaze. "You sent your mums to me."
Harry's eyes widened. "What?"
"You sent your mums to me," Theo repeated. "No one has ever done anything so sweet for me before. I don't have a mum and since Auntie Cissa died, there hasn't been anyone who I've considered like a mum. And yesterday, when I needed it most, you sent your mum and Ginny's mum to come mum me."
He framed Harry's face in his hands and kissed his cheek noisily.
Harry pulled away only for Theo to lock himself back into a tight hug.
Ron grinned. "We've been over this, Theo. You can't have him."
"Can too," Theo said, smiling when Harry's arms came around him again. "He loves me. He sent mums to me. He's my boyfriend, not yours. We're going to nap together now and have a bromance where we spoon."
"Er…"
"Please," Ron said, waving him off. "I'm too awesome. He'd definitely choose me."
"I think he's already chosen me," Ginny said in amusement, grabbing Harry's hand. "What's going on out here?"
"Theo won't stop hugging me," Harry said, meeting his girlfriend's eyes and hoping she could read his need for help.
"Can't," Theo insisted. "I owe him the longest hug in the world."
Ginny smiled and leaned in to kiss Theo's cheek. "If you give him back to me, you can pinch his arse."
"Ginny!" Harry exclaimed, but Theo's hand already did just that and Harry scowled at his girlfriend. That wasn't the help he'd been looking for.
Theo kissed his cheek again. "Thanks, lover. I'd offer to suck you off in proper thanks, but I'm a taken man now and I already had a deliciously big cock before breakfast."
Harry's face flushed red. "Er…"
Theo threw his arms around Harry once more, turning his face into his ear. "Seriously. Thank you. When Zee and Mrs Weasley showed up… I felt so loved. Thank you, lover."
"You're welcome," Harry said, smiling back at him.
Theo squeezed him once more before he let go, beaming at him. "Come on, we can walk Ginny to Wandless Magic on our way to Defence," Theo said, linking his arm with Harry's. "Ginny will share, won't you, chick?"
Ginny was holding Harry's other hand and she smiled. "Just this once."
Theo beamed at her as Ron and Hermione led the way up the staircase. Harry took Theo's bag from him, putting it over his other shoulder so that Theo could walk closer to him. Ginny's books were tucked under his arm and he wasn't quite sure how he'd ended up carrying his girlfriend's and Theo's books on top of his own, but he didn't mind. Harry kissed Ginny outside of her class, passing her books to her. She pecked his lips once more and whispered that she loved him before he let Theo take his arm again. They walked arm in arm to Defence Against the Dark Arts. They walked towards their desk and Harry passed Theo his books. Theo started to sit down and Harry reached out and pinched his arse, making Theo's eyes widen in surprise as he let out a small squeak.
Harry winked at him. "I owed you that, lover."
Then he went to take his seat next to Ron and left Theo grinning foolishly at him from the other side of the room. He was happy that Theo was so happy again. When he'd spoken to Zee yesterday morning before class he'd mentioned Theo's worry and Zee had immediately told him that she would take care of it. Harry hadn't known that would entail her and Mrs Weasley going to the Ministry to support Theo, but he was happy it did. Theo deserved support, especially over something like what the parole hearing had done to his confidence and mental health. Seeing him back to his flirtatious self made him grin.
Ron elbowed him when he sat down. "I'm going to start getting jealous, mate."
Harry rolled his eyes. "Don't be ridiculous."
"I'm not," Ron said. "The least you can do is ogle my arse when I bend over if you're going to be pinching Theo's. I deserve some attention to, you know."
Harry rolled his eyes again. "I'm not touching that with a twenty metre pole."
Ron wiggled his eyebrows. "You're right. You'd never get to be so lucky."
Harry snorted and opened his textbook as Remus called the class to attention. As ridiculous as his friends were, Harry was grateful for them. By the time class ended, he told his friends he needed to talk to his father. He gathered his books and made his way up to the front of the class. He waited for a few students to finish asking him questions about their newest assignment before he took a seat on the edge of Remus' desk.
"Something on your mind, Harry?" Remus asked, his eyes looking at him in amusement. "I saw your hands on Theo's arse. Are you questioning your sexuality?"
"Haha," Harry said, rolling his eyes. "We both know that I'm not interested in anyone other than Ginny."
Remus chuckled. "Yes, we do. What can I do for you, Harry?"
"Can we go to your suite?"
Remus raised an eyebrow, but nodded. He grabbed his messenger bag and led Harry into his office and then off into the hidden Hogwarts suite that belonged to him and Tonks. "Is everything all right?"
"Yes," Harry said. "Is Tonks here?"
"No," Remus said. "She's in Wrexham. Are you sure that everything is all right?"
Harry took a seat in the armchair in the living room. "Everything's great. Can you sit? Please?"
Remus eyed him warily, putting his bag on the coffee table before he took a seat on the sofa. "What's going on, Harry?"
Harry bit his lip, his cheeks flushing. "Ginny and I had sex."
Remus' eyes widened in surprise before he chuckled. "Oh."
Harry nodded. "It happened a few weeks ago actually and since then we've been… a lot… like a lot a lot."
"Ah," Remus said. "And you're taking precautions?"
"Yes," Harry said quickly. "We're both on the potion."
"Good," Remus said, his own cheeks flushing. "Was there… something else?"
Harry could feel how red his cheeks were as he stared down at his hands. "Yes. Um… I just wanted to know if there was a way… I mean, if it was possible for…"
Remus leaned forward in his seat. "Harry, there's no need for embarrassment between us. I think we're well past that."
"I'm not," Harry said quickly. "Well, okay I am, but I just wanted to know if… if there's a way for me to… last longer?"
The last two words came out a bit garbled but Remus got the gist of it. His lips curved.
"At your age, being able to last more than a minute after being touched is pretty impressive," Remus said.
Harry frowned. "I was hoping for more than a minute."
Remus chuckled. "Well, we all hope for that."
"So… there's no way to make it last longer?"
Remus smiled, his cheeks red as he spoke. "That comes with time, but there are a few ways to draw it out. Edging is one of those ways. When you feel that you are about to ejaculate, you stop what you're doing, even squeeze the tip of your penis if necessary to give yourself a minute and then keep going. You can do this as many times as you feel you can and make it last longer and longer, but it takes a lot of self-control and most of us aren't great at that when we're in the midst of taking our pleasure. You can also slow down when you're… inside of her and pay attention to your body. But, Harry, foreplay is what makes sex last a long time. The actual intercourse… unless you're intentionally drawing it out, it usually only lasts around three to seven minutes."
Harry frowned. "Seven minutes? That's it? I want it to go on forever."
Remus chuckled. "Up to seven minutes, Harry, and I'm sure that most of us would agree with you." He ran a hand through his hair. "Have you um, tried changing positions?"
Harry blushed. "Well, we've been using the book that you and Uncle Siri gave me."
"For each time or do you mix it up?"
"What do you mean?" Harry asked. "Wait, are you saying… we can do more than one position during one round?"
Remus chuckled again. "You can do as many positions as you want in one round. It's up to you and your partner. But from personal experience, changing positions also helps you last longer. For future reference."
Harry bit his lip, his cheeks still flushed. "Great!"
Remus let out a slow breath. "Are you um… coming too early?"
"What?" Harry exclaimed before his eyes widened. "No! Not like that! I'm not like… I can last a bit. I just… I want it to be longer, you know?"
"Yes," Remus said, clearing his throat. "I get it. Well, this was not the conversation that I planned to have today."
Harry grinned. "I didn't know who else to ask and I… thanks, Uncle Rem, for not making it too awkward."
Remus rubbed the back of his neck. "Well, I certainly am trying not to."
"How's Tonks?"
"She's doing well," Remus said, looking rather relieved at the subject change. "She's enjoying having this time off to relax before the baby comes."
"Good," Harry told him. "Maybe Ginny and I can come round to dinner one night? See the nursery all finished?"
Remus smiled. "Anytime, you know that. I rather miss having my Little Prongs under foot. You're a man now, and I'm trying my hardest to do the whole-staying-out-of-your-life-bit. I don't want to be as nosy as Sirius was and I love you coming to me for things like this."
"I come to you for things like this because you're not as nosy as Uncle Sirius was," Harry said, his lips curving.
"I love you, Harry. I know that I've been preoccupied with being the Deputy Headmaster and Dora being pregnant and getting ready for Teddy to come and… you might not be my blood, but you will always be my first born, you know that, right? Teddy will never replace you."
Harry moved to sit next to Remus on the sofa and hugged his father tightly. "I know that, but it's nice to hear you say it."
Remus kissed the top of his head. "I can't wait for my son to be born and nothing has terrified me more at the same time. I want you to be a part of his life. I can't wait to watch you fall in love with him the way that I fell in love with you and I can't wait to watch you get the chance to be his godfather. You and Dora are the most important people in my life. Zee is a godsend and watching her with you, with the twins… Mina and Leo have stolen my heart and made me miss Sirius sometimes more than I can put into words. Those little angels are going to be hellions and I can't wait to introduce them to Teddy and watch you interact with them. We've made a pretty good family, you and me."
"A team," Harry said, smiling at him.
"A team," Remus agreed. He kissed Harry's forehead again. "I love you."
"I love you, too," Harry said, hugging him again. "I'm going to head to lunch now and see Ginny."
Remus chuckled as Harry stood up. "Ah, young love."
Harry grinned at him as he grabbed his books off of the coffee table. "We're just going to eat lunch, Uncle Rem."
Remus gave him a knowing look and when Harry hurried out of his father's suite, he wondered if Remus suspected that Harry didn't plan on being in the Great Hall for dinner. After all, he had new knowledge to test out and he most certainly couldn't wait to try it out with his girlfriend.
If he had his way, he was going to try it out as many times as he possibly could and he couldn't wait.
~ ASC ~
Greg was doing pushups in his cell when he heard movement by the door. Assuming it was a changing of the guard, he didn't stop what he was doing until he heard the lock click on his cell. He slowly stood up, holding his hands out in front of him for the guard to shackle his wrists and ankles.
"What's going on?" Greg asked.
"Your lawyer is here."
Greg frowned. Ever since Sebastian Kane had shown up a few weeks ago, telling him that he thought that he was going to be set free, he'd been doing nothing but thinking about it. Free… it seemed like a complete foreign concept to him. The idea that they would let him go after what he'd… he'd met with the lawyer twice now and he wondered what it was that the man wanted to speak to him about this time.
Once he'd been healed, they'd given him a cell in the crypt and Greg had to admit, it wasn't that bad. He had books to read and plenty of time to himself. He spent his alone time working out in his cell. Pushups and sit-ups mostly and he used his bed and end table as weight lifting. He found it calmed him. It also meant that in the last two months, he'd put on a few extra pounds of muscle, bulking him up even more than he was before he'd been cursed.
The guard led him from the cell, pulling him from his thoughts. His wrists and ankles were bound as he walked down to an interview room. His shackles were tied to the table and to the floor as he was pushed into a seat. It was only a moment later before Gordon Ferguson came in. He was in his fifties, more pepper in his hair than brown, but other than the crow's feet around his eyes, he looked much younger than he was.
"Mr Goyle, nice to see you again," Ferguson said, opening the file before him as he sat down.
"Mr Ferguson," Greg said.
He watched the man flip through the file before he folded his hands in front of him, those blue eyes meeting his. "Next Thursday."
Greg raised an eyebrow. "What?"
"Next Thursday," Ferguson said. "We have a sit-down with a praetor and to go over your case. If all goes to plan, you will be paroled."
Greg bit his bottom lip. "W-w-what?"
"Mr Goyle, we're going to go over everything again today, how you should answer and how you should talk to the praetor when they ask you questions. This time next week, you're going to be a free man."
That had been a week ago.
Now he was being taken into a small courtroom inside of the Azkaban Crypt, his lawyer at his side and to his surprise, Auror Kane. Kane explained that he wasn't being taken to the Ministry of Magic for his hearing for his own safety. Greg only nodded, still feeling a bit overwhelmed at the sudden turn of events. The praetor asked the same questions that Ferguson had about his past, about his nefarious Death Eater activities, and then about his desires upon re-entering society. Greg answered each question the way that he had been told to, still not quite believing this was happening.
"Parole granted," the praetor stated. "One month probation with your parole officer and an additional three months of check-ins and status updates. Case dismissed."
Guards moved to unshackle him and Greg stared at them, completely shocked. He looked over at Auror K when he came to stand in front of him.
"Congratulations, Mr Goyle, it looks like you have your whole life ahead of you again."
"I… I…"
Kane's hand rested on his shoulder. "We're aware of you becoming a potential target, especially after the attack on you within the Ministry holding cells. We can take you to the same safe place where your wife is."
Greg started to nod before he froze.
Pansy.
Merlin, he wanted to say yes. He wanted to demand of them to take him to see her and his son more than anything, but the other part of his brain that told him Pansy was better off marrying someone worthy of her was speaking a lot louder.
"That won't be necessary. Is there some place else I can go?"
K stared at him, his expression giving nothing away. "Of course."
Greg let out a slow breath. "And I'd like to speak to a lawyer about drawing up some divorce papers."
Ferguson's eyes met his. "I can do that for you."
Greg nodded his thanks. He wasn't going to hold her back. Pansy deserved to have the life she always wanted and he was going to do everything in his power to keep his promise and give that to her.
"Auror K? Is there somewhere else you can take me to keep me safe?"
Kane nodded. "Of course. Let me just work a few things out. In the meantime, Mr Ferguson can help you draft up those divorce papers."
Greg ignored the clenching in his gut that didn't make him feel any better. In fact, he was pretty positive that he felt even worse. Suddenly being free didn't seem as appealing as he had once thought it might have.
Not without Pansy.
~ ASC ~
The house was quiet when Remus went home that evening. He felt like he'd spent the better part of his week marking papers and outside of his talk with Harry at the beginning of the week, he had to admit that it had been quite boring. Remus tried not to think about the fact that his son was now having copious amounts of sex. By the sounds of it, and from what he'd understood from Harry's questions, Harry wanted to figure out how to make the sex last longer than the three to seven minutes Remus had told him, which Remus thought was a good sign. He was oddly pleased to know that Harry wasn't a ten-second man. He'd remembered overhearing Lily telling Alice once that James had incredible stamina and it sounded like his son was in the same boat. Remus figured, good for him. He shook the thoughts from his head as stepped into his home and wondered how his wife had fared for the day.
He found a soft light on in the living room, but no sign of his wife and he frowned. He stepped out of his boots and hung up his cloak, placing his messenger bag on the coffee table in the living room.
"Nymphadora?" he called out, moving into the kitchen to see if she was in there.
"In here!"
Remus loosened his tie as he headed towards the small bedroom, expecting to find her in the nursery. When she wasn't there, he headed into their room and his eyes widened in surprise.
His wife was propped up in their bed wearing a hot pink lace negligee that cupped her full breasts, making them look higher than usual. It opened under her breasts, leaving her large pregnant belly exposed where the negligee hung open to mid thigh. But it was the pink crotchless knickers she was wearing with the strap-on that held his attention.
Remus placed his hand on the doorframe, his eyes on his wife. Her hair had reached her shoulders, constantly growing during her pregnancy as her magic had been a bit haywire. It was still that bright bubblegum pink with hints of purple, but the ends were a bright turquoise. No matter how much she tried to change it back, the colour seeped through. She had put on lipstick, he noted, bright pink. It matched the colour of the nail polish she'd painted on her fingers and toes. His eyes moved back to her knickers, eyes glued to where the strap-on was sitting and watching in amazement as her hand slowly lubricated the large dildo that was attached to it. He licked his lips, watching her hands stroke it up and down until it glistened at him from across the room.
"Dora," he whispered, his own cock hardening at the sight. "What are you…?"
Tonks smiled seductively at him. "I was hoping that you'd hurry home. I have plans for you."
Remus swallowed. He couldn't quite explain how addicted he'd become to this over the coming months. But it had been months since she'd used the toy on him, the strap-on contraption she'd had made and modelled after his own cock. The last time they had used it had been in his classroom. They'd locked the door and she'd bent him over the desk. He'd come so hard he'd been forced to permanently throw out some of his possessions.
It had definitely been worth it.
He had thought by now her sexual inclinations might have dropped, but his wife only seemed to get randier by the day. Just this morning he'd been standing over their bed in just a towel, reaching for something on the night table when his wife had merely dropped his towel and proceeded to give him an incredible blowjob to start his day. He definitely wasn't complaining, but he did worry sometimes about the baby and the implications of what their sex life might be doing with her being due in only a few weeks.
"We can't," he said. "Merlin, I want to, but Nymphadora… you're due in three weeks."
"That's three weeks," Tonks said, reaching up to massage her breast. "And I asked Ian. He said that any sex toys we used before are safe to use now as long as I feel comfortable with it." She crooked her finger at him. "And I'm comfortable with it."
Remus licked his lips. He fumbled with his cardigan and unbuttoned his shirt, pulling them off with his half opened tie. He unbuckled his trousers and tugged his socks off with his trousers in one go. He was halfway to the bed when her tongue touched her bottom lip.
"Boxers."
Tonks licked her lips as she watched her husband shrug his boxers down his lean hips, leaving him completely naked before her. Merlin, he was gorgeous. He still took her breath away and she couldn't wait to make him fall apart. She had no idea that pegging was something she would enjoy so much, but she loved it. She loved watching her husband fall apart, watching him surrender control to her. It was rare for him to do so in the bedroom and she usually loved how dominant he was. She loved how he took her however and whenever he wanted, still desperate enough for her to shag her around the cottage. She still couldn't look at their piano without blushing sometimes, remembering how he'd sat her on the keys and eaten her out while still playing music. How he'd bent her over it, taken her on it, and under it….
When he came towards the bed, those golden eyes were already dark in desire and she let her gaze drop to his impressive erection, knowing he was hard for her. His hand caressed her thigh and she trembled.
"You are so fucking beautiful. I keep thinking that you should be wanting a break from sex and you continually surprise me."
Tonks pulled his mouth to hers for a long kiss. "Unless I'm told that I can't have sex, I am going to keep fucking you, Remus Lupin."
His eyes turned to molten gold and his hand rose up to cover hers, stroking the dildo. "How do you want me?"
Tonks kissed him again. Oh, she definitely wanted him. In fact, she'd been thinking about how she wanted him all day. She'd been playing with her nipples at odd hours, itching to touch herself and wanting to wait for her husband to get home and take care of her. Then she'd found the strap-on in her drawer and come up with a much better and naughtier idea.
"Get on all fours and let me play with that delectable arse."
Remus practically whimpered, his cock throbbing at the thought of what she was going to do to him as he did just that, sticking his arse towards her face. Tonks wasted no time in cupping it in her hands, pulling it back against her face to kiss him. He heard her fiddle with the lubricant and when her finger began to circle him along with her tongue, he bit back a groan.
If someone had asked him five years ago if he would ever enjoy having his arse played with, he would have denied it. But his wife's hands and mouth on his arse was everything he'd never known he needed and wanted. The nerve endings there were definitely something he enjoyed exploring and he knew that Tonks did too. Just a few weeks ago, she'd convinced him to put something in there that vibrated whenever she said his name. She'd teased him mercilessly with it and he'd actually come hands free, crying her name while she watched him.
It had been oddly erotic.
Now she was focused on him, opening him up for her and Remus only urged her on. Merlin, the feelings she made him feel were unlike anything he could explain. Her touch drove him mad and made him want her even more than he usually did. Everything she did while she was pregnant seemed to be amplified that much more in sensation, in feeling.
It made him lust for her even more.
His body trembled as she played him and when the first finger slid into him, he moaned her name.
Tonks let out a soft groan. "I can't wait to fuck you," she whispered.
Remus almost whimpered at the thought. He'd never imagined he would like this so much. It had never even occurred to him before and now ever since they'd tried it at the beginning of last summer, he couldn't get enough of it. Of her. Pleasure and pain shot through him when she added a second finger and he groaned her name.
"Dora…"
Tonks' lips pressed against him, her tongue gliding down his cock. "Don't worry, Rem. I know how needy you are."
He didn't know how to answer that, but he proved her words true as it didn't take long for him to be ready for her. Just imagining her taking him was doing him in already. When he turned around to kiss her, she was smiling.
"I might need help, getting to my knees."
Remus' eyes softened. He found it rather adorable that his agile wife often couldn't move around like she used to. The extra weight made it difficult for her. He lifted her to her knees before he stretched out on the bed, spreading his legs wide and lifting them. Tonks straddled him, her large stomach brushing his cock and he smiled.
"You look like a fertility goddess."
Her hand stroked his cock and those pink lips curved. "I'm your goddess."
Then she lined herself up with him and slowly pushed the toy into him. He cried out, his hands holding her hips in place to help her keep her balance and when she began to thrust in a slow rhythm, he groaned.
"Oh, fuck, Dora."
Tonks' smile widened. The low vibration she had pressing on her own clit was enough to make her breath hitch, but watching Remus get filled was what really did it for her. His large cock was pressed against his stomach and she could see it twitching, begging to be touched. But she was too focused on herself right now, on the pleasure of the soft vibration driving her higher and higher. Every time she thrust into him, the pleasure amplified for her and watching his eyes cross made her grin.
Remus couldn't tear his gaze away from those grey eyes. They twinkled at him and when she reached up to unhook the clasp of her negligee, her gorgeously engorged breasts rose before him. He longed to reach up and suck on one of those long nipples, but he knew better than to change the position. She was in control and he needed her to stay that way. She hit his prostate with every thrust and when the dildo began to vibrate, he bit his lip and begged her to touch his cock.
Tonks took him in both hands, stroking him faster and faster with every thrust. Remus held her hips to keep her balance, his eyes on hers and when she came, she tossed her head back, her breasts bouncing at every movement. Her hands never faltered on his cock, pumping and tugging as she continued to fuck him in slow thrusts.
"Fuck…" he groaned.
He was going to come and he wanted to be inside of her when he did that. He needed to be inside of her. But her hips were still pumping forward, filling him with every thrust and shooting pleasure through him from every angle. He grabbed her hands, to stop their motion and Tonks licked her bottom lip.
"You're close," she whispered.
"So close," he murmured. "I want to be inside of you."
Tonks slowly slid out of him and he almost groaned in disappointment. But it took the edge off enough to let him catch his breath. He helped lower her onto her side and then he pulled the strap-on off, tossing it across the room. He pulled her back against him, slipping into her in one thrust and her head fell back towards him.
"Yes…"
Remus kept one hand on her hip as he held her in place, riding her slowly and drawing out every thrust. He loved listening to her quickening breath, feeling her flutter around him in a way that told him she was going to come a second time. He reached a hand down to play with her, using his thumb and she bit her lip.
"Rem… Rem…"
Then he leaned forward and suckled one of those long, sensitive nipples. She came, shuddering around him and he followed seconds later, unable to stop himself from losing control.
"Mmm," Tonks said. "That was perfect."
Remus helped her roll over, turning to face her, his breath still ragged from his orgasm. "I love you, Nymphadora."
Tonks kissed his nose. "We can clean up later. Me and baby need a nap now."
Remus chuckled, but her eyes were already drifting closed. He took a minute to catch his breath, his body still vibrating from the power of his orgasm and then he cleaned both of them with a wave of his wand. He moved to snuggle himself behind her, resting his cock against her bum and putting a pillow between her legs. He let his hands rest on her large stomach as he held her and when he felt the kick, he smiled.
"Hi, Teddy."
"Shh, sleep," Tonks said, rubbing her hands over his on her stomach. "After a nap, I may want to peg you again."
Remus kissed her shoulder. "Whatever you want, Nymphadora. I'm yours."
She reached back to slap his behind. "Damn straight you are."
Then she was sleeping again in moments.
Remus kissed her shoulders again, his hand gently massaging her pregnant stomach and wondered how interested she would be in letting him eat her out when she woke. He knew that was sometimes a bit too much stimulation for her over the last few weeks, but he desperately missed the taste of her. He kissed her shoulder and pulled the blankets over them and thought that he couldn't wait to see what crazy surprise she would have in store for him tomorrow because knowing his wife, it could be anything.
It was one of the things he loved best about her.
~ ASC ~
Pansy made her way downstairs to meet Auror Sebastian Kane. Mitzy had come up to the Wiltshire master suite to inform her that the Auror had requested her presence downstairs. It made her nervous and her hand immediately went to her throat, wondering if something had happened to Greg. She was desperate for news of him and no one ever had anything to share with her. She left Grayson with Daphne and made her way into the first parlour. She found the handsome Auror with an older man whom she didn't recognize.
"I hope that you come with news of my husband, Auror K."
Kane turned to look at her. "I do. Please, have a seat, Mrs Goyle."
Pansy took a seat on the sofa and waited for the two men to do the same.
"This is Gordon Ferguson, he's an advocatus," Kane said. "With his help, your husband was given parole and released from the Azkaban Crypt this afternoon."
Pansy's eyes widened. "He was released? He's free? When can I see him? Is he coming here?" she demanded, firing out the questions in quick succession.
"No," Kane said. "He asked not to be placed in the same safe house as you."
"What?" Pansy demanded, her eyes widening. "Why the bloody hell not?"
Ferguson cleared his throat. "I've been asked to present these to you, Mrs Goyle."
Pansy stared down at the parchment in his hands. "What is it?"
"Divorce papers," Ferguson said.
"WHAT?" Pansy shrieked.
Ferguson cleared his throat again. "As you can see here, Mr Goyle has ensured that you are the owner of the house as well as the shop in Apricity Lane. He has left all of his assets to you and to your son, Grayson. His only request is to be part of his son's life and would like to work out a visitation schedule that would ensure he can be involved."
"Are you fucking kidding me?" Pansy demanded.
"Mrs Goyle, I assure you that he is giving almost everything to you," Ferguson said. "This divorce settlement gives you ninety-five percent of all of his personal assets."
"No! No, he's not!" Pansy shrieked. "Ninety-five percent of his… why that arsehole! You tell my husband to get his bloody arse over here and hand me these bloody papers himself or I'm not signing anything!"
Kane's eyes met hers. "He was very adamant about you signing them today, Mrs Goyle. He said that it would be in your best interest."
Pansy's eyes narrowed. "Either he comes here in person to explain why he wants me to sign these papers or I will make sure that he never sees Grayson again. Are we clear?"
She didn't give them the chance to answer, instead she stormed out of the room. It wasn't until she reached the master bedroom suite where she and Grayson were living did the first sob tear through her. Daphne had just put Grayson down and she rushed forward to hug her friend.
"Pans? What happened?"
"Greg sent an advocatus here," Pansy whispered. "To divorce me!"
"What?" Daphne asked. "Why?"
Pansy shook her head. "Because he thinks that it's what I want. Stupid man!"
"You really love him, don't you?" Daphne asked, her eyes on her friend.
Pansy bit her lip. "I do, but it's certainly not going to stop me from killing him when I see him again."
Daphne chuckled. "I have a feeling this is going to be very interesting."
Pansy glared at her friend. "I will end him, Daph. Make no doubt about that. He thinks that he can bloody well knock me up a second time and then divorce me without even speaking to me first? Pfft! He'll regret that."
She moved to take a seat in the small sitting room of the bedroom suite and grabbed her sketchbook.
"I have a few more designs to work on."
She ignored her friend's staring gaze and instead focused on the next lingerie design idea that she had. She knew Greg would come to speak to her. She knew how much he loved Grayson and when he did, she was going to give him a piece of her mind.
And the bloody great oaf was going to listen to her.
She would make sure of it.
End Author's Notes:
Thanks to Dusk for her suggestion that I make a joke out of the fish tacos (I didn't even go there lol).
Just a reminder, there will be no new chapter until the end of July.
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