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I just want you close
Where you can stay forever
Oliver walked through the brightly lit hallways and staircases of the school's main building with pride in his heart. He wore his finest dress robes (imported Italian robes, a gift from his mother.), and was on his way to pick up Percy for the Yule Ball. The corridors were festively decorated with mistletoe, wreaths, Christmas trees, menorahs, and all manner of holiday decorations, House elves ran to and fro carrying ornaments and platters of food for the grand banquet.
At last, Oliver came to Percy's prefect room, and, giving the password, clambered through the portrait hole. Percy, dressed in the best robes he had, stood before the mirror, carefully combing his bright red hair. Though his robes were rather simple, they fitted his tall, thin form well, and the muter color set off his fiery hair. Oliver thought he looked divine.
"Hullo, love.", murmured Percy from the dresser.
"Perce, we're going to be late. The ball's going to start soon. Let's go!"
"In a minute." Percy said firmly, still adjusting his hair.
"Now.", Oliver said playfully, pulling Percy away from the mirror and mussing up his hair. "You look fine." He kissed the redhead on the cheek. "Now let's go."
"Fine.", said Percy exasperatedly.
They exited the room and headed down to the Great Hall, holding hands.
You can be sure
That it will only get better
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry 'cause
Everything's going to be alright
When they reached the immense hall, they found it ablaze with candles and burning logs, with colorful firecrackers exploding into the cloudy night sky reflected in the ceiling.
As the two boys walked through the tall archway, everyone's eyes turned on them. Oliver felt Percy tense up.
"Relax", he whispered. "Don't worry. It's going to be fine."
Percy breathed heavily, and kept walking.
"Everybody's staring." He said through gritted teeth.
"They're staring 'cuz you're so beautiful", Oliver said softly. "Let them look. What do you care? We're not ashamed."
People keep talking they can say what they like
But all i know is everything's going to be alright
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you
With that, Oliver seized his boyfriend, and locked him in a passionate kiss, right in the middle of the Great Hall. An almost tangible ripple went through the crowd.
Percy colored.
"Come on, gorgeous", whispered Oliver as they at down at the Gryffindor table.
"Ollie, why-"
"I did it because I love you, and I'm not ashamed of it. I don't give a fuck what people think."
When the rain is pouring down
And my heart is hurting
You will always be around
This I know for certain
"Yes, but, did we have to start the evening off quite so ostentatiously?", Percy said quietly.
"Relax, Perce, I'm here, the teacher's are here, what's going to happen? I'm going to stay be your side the entire time. Remember that." And once more, the Quidditch plsyer kissed his boyfriend.
"Oi!", said Fred, his mouth full of food, "Some of us are trying to eat over here, lovebirds!"
Percy laughed, and began to help himself to butterbeer, finally smiling that beautiful smile that Oliver melted for.
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry 'cause
Everything's going to be alright
After a while, they tables were cleared away, the chairs were pushed to the edges of the room, and the DJ from London hired for the event began to play. After several faster numbers and two slow dances, Oliver heard another slow one warming up. He grabbed Percy's hand.
"Oliver, What-?"
"Come on, Perce."
The two boys made their way to the center of the dance floor, one striding confidently, the other reluctantly following. On the turntable, the slow strains of Alicia Keys' No One began to play.
Oliver pressed Percy to his boy, and assumed the traditional stance for a slow song. He held his hand out, and Percy's hand, trembling, followed it.
"I lead.", whispered Oliver tenderly.
People keep talking, they can say what they like
But all I know is everything's going to be alright
They began to dance, deserted on the dance floor.
"No one's dancing, Oliver!", whispered Percy frantically.
"Relax, Percy. Just enjoy the moment. Just, live." Oliver whispered back.
"Ollie, they're all staring at us.", said Percy nervously as Oliver expertly spun him round the dance floor."
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel
"Percy, just listen to the song. 'No one can get in the way of what I'm feeling.' That's it. For me, they don't exist. There's only you, me, and the music." Oliver said serenely.
"I know, but…"
"No buts, Perce. Just dance. Live for the moment, and for us, not for anyone else. If people stare, it's because they're jealous."
People were indeed staring, some whispering and muttering amongst themselves. Several Slytherin's cast dark looks at the couple. Mr. Filch slowly moved towards the floor, looking like he'd love nothing better than to throw both of them off the dance floor for good.
"Get off the floor!" yelled one.
"You're ruining the dance, you faggots!"
"Queers!", shouted a third.
"Oh my god, Ollie…", Percy wailed, his eyes brimming with tears.
"I'm sorry, Perce", Oliver whispered. Instantly, he regretted ever trying this. Why on earth did he think this would work?
I know some people search the world
To find something like what we have
Catcalls continued to rain down on the couple.
Meanwhile, sitting off to the side, Fred and George watched the scene with dismay.
"They're not making much progress, Fred."
"No indeed, George."
"Very sad."
"How's about we help them?"
"how do you mean?"
"I'll lead."
George put his arm around his twin, as Fred led the two onto the dance floor. With the ease of natural jokesters they began to tango across the floor, looks fo intense concentration on their faces.
"You two owe us big-time!", hissed George as he and Fred passed Percy and Oliver.
At the same time, Cedric, laughing, spun Cho onto the dance floor and they made their way towards the center. Slowly but surely, couples trickled onto the floor, Percy and Oliver spinning amongst them in the middle.
I know people will try; try to divide something so real
So till the end of time I'm telling you there ain't no one
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Percy smiled and laughed gaily as the song continued.
Oliver pulled the redhead close to his body. He looked deep into those azure eyes, and said softly. "I love you, Perce. And that's never going to change!"
Percy whispered back, "I love you, too."
And they kissed, right there on the dance floor.
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you.
Author's Note: Thank you to all my readers and reviewers whose feedback helped me keep going with this story. I'm sad to see it go, but I think this is a nice ending. I would really like to try a challenge fic, so please send me a message or write a review with a challenge. All challenges are much appreciated. Thanks!