Aly sighed as she felt a warm pair of lips on hers. She thought she was dreaming, because at that same moment, she was dreaming of Char.
Then she realized that in her dream, Char's hand wasn't around her neck. Aly's eyes snapped open and she found herself staring at Char's pores. He was sitting on the edge of the seat. Her arms snapped forward and she sat up and Char landed on the ground with a thump.
"What're you doing?" she demanded. "Are you crazy?"
"No, actually," Char groaned, sitting up and rubbing his head. "Just in love with you is all. I came to wake up you, Aly."
Aly stared out the window of the Hogwarts Express and blinked as she noticed that the sky was nearly black.
"Oh."
"Yeah," Char frowned. "I guess I won't try that anymore."
"No," Aly stuttered, "You just took me by surprise, is all."
"Uh-huh."
Char stood up slowly, wincing as his back muscles stretched.
"Well, I guess I'll be going back to my mates, then. Just wanted to let you know."
"Hey! I didn't say you could leave," Aly protested. "Stay here. How long have I been sleeping?"
"Two hours."
"Really? That long?"
"Um, yes."
"What've you guys been doing all this time?" questioned Aly.
"Well, I've been hanging around with Harry and Ron. Amanda and Damien are sleeping, and Hayden and Kylie are playing cards."
"And I've been sleeping."
"That's right," Char shrugged. "But I won't keep them waiting."
Before Aly could protest, Char turned around and walked out of the compartment and down the hall. Aly stared at the spot where he was standing a few seconds ago with indignation.
Well, maybe if he had done the sensible thing, and just shook me awake, then I wouldn't have had to shove him! Aly huffed and crossed her arms.
Suddenly Char's face poked back into the compartment, grinning. "Did you miss me?"
"I hate you, Char," Aly said, turning her head.
"Aw, no you don't." Char walked into the compartment, locking the door and pulling the window blinds down. He walked into the center of the compartment and stood there, smiling.
"No, I do. As soon as we get into Hogwarts, I'm going to jinx you."
"I doubt that. You'll be too busy to jinx me, over in that little secluded corner of ours..." He bit his lip suggestively. He opened his arms and Aly got up and fitted herself in his arms. Then she smirked at him.
" Secluded corners, Char? In your dreams." Char moved closer, sliding an arm around Aly's waist. He stared at Aly through his dark long eyelashes, pulling her closer.
"You're in every one, love," he breathed, leaning down. Sadly, someone knocked on the compartment door and they jumped apart.
"Er...come back in five minutes!" Char said hastily. Suddenly Char bent down and picked Aly up. She shrieked with surprise as Char carried them over to the seat and sat down. He adjusted Aly so she was sitting across her lap and Aly stretched her legs onto the compartment seat. She placed her arms around his neck, resting her head on his chest. Smiling, she reached up and started playing with Char's hair.
"Aly..." Char warned.
"What?" Aly asked innocently.
"You know what happens when you do that." Char's eyes rolled in the back of his head, like usual, as Aly slowly ran her hands through his hair.
"I know," Aly grinned to herself. Suddenly Char tipped her face up. She stopped thinking as soon as she saw his darkened eyes again. "Char?" she asked as he slid his hand into her hair slowly, a grin widening. "Char?" she asked again, a little breathlessly, removing her hands.
"Yes?" Char grinned, brushing a few strands of her hair from her neck. He was grinning like mad, it actually scared Aly. He twirled a strand of her brown hair around his finger.
"What are you doing?" Aly asked nervously.
"Oh...you know...give a litte...get a little," Char winked. Suddenly he stiffened and then relaxed with a slow grin. "I hear the trolley lady. Close your eyes and pretend to sleep on my chest." Aly complied with confusion. She rested her head on Char's chest and pretended to be deeply asleep. She heard Char shift a bit, and tuned in. Suddenly, Aly felt something soft on her forehead, something feathery light. She realized it was Char's lips, and they stayed there. She sighed happily and heard Char chuckle quietly. Aly heard the compartment door open but she still kept her eyes closed. The door closed and locked again. Aly opened her eyes slowly. Char placed another feather light kiss on her forehead.
"You'd make an excellent actress," Char said lightly, smiling down at her as she lifted her head. He grinned, his brown eyes full of happiness. He bent down to her ear. "I love you," he whispered.
A strange warm feeling started in the pit of her stomach and Aly felt as though her heart might explode.
Suddenly a knock at the door caused them both to jump. "Char?" Damien's voice called.
Char sighed with annoyance and slid Aly off his lap. Aly groaned and reached for her Witches Weekly magazine and slid to the opposite side of the compartment seat. Char reached for his Quidditch book and waved his wand. Aly crossed her legs. The doors and windows unlocked, and Damien, Hayden and Amanda stepped inside.
"Hey," Amanda said suspiciously. "Why was the door locked?"
"It was locked?" Char asked with innocent confusion. "Oh, right. Aly wanted some privacy, right?" Char looked at Aly with a grin.
"Yeah. I was sleeping. I could hear Amanda and Damien snogging." Amanda flushed. The others sat down on the seat across from them and started talking about the New Year.
Char looked up from his book, his brown eyes mischievous.
Aly winked.
Char laughed quietly as the Hogwarts Express slowed to a stop as they approached Hogsmeade.