Chapter 7—The One With Their First Date
Charlie's theory about the twins trying out for quidditch proved correct. They weren't really shocked when he put them on the reserve team as the Gryffindor team already had 2 very good beaters. Maya, of course, was still a chaser. There was a new Keeper in Oliver Wood. He was a 3rd year and had been the reserve keeper the previous 2 years.
Over the course of the next few weeks, Charlie and Maya continued to spend enormous amounts of time together. They kept their relationship mostly friendly, at least as far as their friends were concerned. In reality, they frequently snogged after completing rounds. On one occasion, they went for a swim in the Prefect's Bathroom. They raced around the tub, but Charlie caught Maya and pulled her to him. "I don't want to race right now," he said, seriously. Her heart beat very fast as he pulled her to him and held tightly onto her. Then, he kissed her, his hands roaming her back. He cupped her bottom, causing her to squeak. "Everything alright?" he asked.
"Sorry," Maya answered. "I just wasn't expecting that."
"I can slow down if you like," Charlie offered.
"No, I don't think that's necessary," Maya said. She let Charlie pick her up and wrapped her legs around his waist. Then, she resumed kissing him. They had lost track of time in their snogging and nearly got caught by Mr. Filch when they were walking back to Gryffindor tower.
The first Quidditch match of the season was between Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. Since the Gryffindors weren't playing, Charlie and Maya went to watch the game together and scout the other teams. Ravenclaw had a new set of beaters, who were very fast flyers, and Hufflepuff had a new chaser. The game lasted 2 hours and Ravenclaw won 300-200 when their seeker caught the snitch.
The walk back to Gryffindor tower took longer than normal because, yet again, Charlie pulled Maya into a secret passageway to kiss her. They were interrupted by the twins who were off to set up a prank. "Well, well, Forge," said George. "It looks like we've caught our nearly perfect older brother in a rather compromising position." Charlie's hands had been supporting Maya's bottom and her legs were wrapped around his waist.
"Too right you are, Gred," said Fred. "What do you think we ought to do?"
"Responsible lads would tell Professor McGonagall, or write to Mum," said George.
"Hmm, those are ideas. Of course, we're not really responsible. We might just let it go for a little blackmail," said Fred.
"Shut it, you lot," Charlie ordered. "I won't give you detention and I'll forget that I saw you here if you keep quiet."
"Deal," said Fred and George in unison. Maya was trying to hide her face behind Charlie. The twins were walking away when George turned and added, "Of course, we may tell Mum that you've got a girlfriend."
"Do it, George," Charlie warned, "and I may have a sudden memory spike and tell Professor McGonagall that I saw you lot walking in the corridor just before you pulled whatever prank you're going to pull. Then, she'll write to Mum."
"Well played, Charlie," Fred said, pulling George along the passage.
Once the twins were gone, Charlie grabbed Maya's hand and said, "We should probably get going."
"Yeah," Maya answered, still trying to recover from her embarrassment. Half-way back, she asked Charlie, "Do you think they'll tell your Mum? Because what if she thinks we were sleeping together when I stayed at your house this summer?"
"They won't say anything and we DID sleep together this summer," Charlie replied.
"No, Charlie," Maya said. "I mean what if she thinks we were in bed but not sleeping together."
"She trusts me," Charlie said. "She knows that we wouldn't have been doing anything in my bed that she wouldn't approve of. I promise. And I find it adorable that you're worried about pissing off my mum."
"I like your Mum," Maya replied. "I want her to like me too."
"Alright," Charlie joked. "Enough about my Mum. What would you like to do for our date on Saturday?"
"I thought you were planning it," Maya teased. "Where will you take me?"
"First, I thought we'd stop by Flourish and Blotts," Charlie suggested. "You can look for that new book on dragons that you're going to get me for my birthday and I can look for the book on art that I'm going to get you for Christmas." Maya giggled at Charlie. "Then, we could go to Honeydukes. You'll be so impressed with how sweet I've been you'll insist on getting me Every Flavor Beans and, because I know you love them, I'll get you coconut clusters. Last, we'll go to the Three Broomsticks where we'll have butterbeers before walking back to the grounds. When we get back, you'll expect that we'll head back into the Castle, but I'd rather take you to the Quidditch pitch for a quick fly."
"You're very ambitious for a first date," Maya joked. "But it does sound like a lovely day. Of course, you've left no time for snogging."
"Oh, I think you'll find that I haven't told you all of the plans," Charlie teased. "I'll want to keep a few surprises."
They had arrived at Gryffindor tower and Maya was tired. So, she gave Charlie a quick peck on the cheek and went to bed.
On Saturday, Charlie waited for Maya in the common room. He had woken early to get ready for his date with her. When Maya entered the common room, he handed her a single lily. "My favorite," she said, taking the flower.
"I know," Charlie said, smirking. "Shall we get some breakfast?" Maya nodded and took Charlie's offered arm. After eating breakfast, Charlie led Maya onto the grounds to the line of students forming to go to Hogsmeade. The weather was chilly and a slight drizzle had begun, adding to the cold.
By the time they had reached the village, the wind had started to pick up and Maya was nearly frozen when they went into the book store. "You weren't joking the other night," she mused as they looked at the stacks of books. Charlie pointed out the new book on dragons that he was hoping to get for his birthday (and which she had already ordered) and she fell in love with a new book on impressionist painting (which Charlie had already picked out for her). Soon, they left the comfort of the book shop and braved the cold again to get to Honeydukes.
Maya picked up a box of Every Flavor Beans, which she insisted on giving to Charlie. "And as promised, love," he said, with a wink, "I've got some coconut clusters for you, because you love them." He handed her a box of her favorite candy and, again, led her into the cold.
At the Three Broomsticks, Charlie got them some hot chocolates from the bar while Maya found a booth that they could share. They sat very close to each other, enjoying their drinks. "I thought you said butterbeers," Maya joked.
"I thought the hot chocolate would warm us up just a little more," Charlie teased. "Of course if you wanted to cuddle up and get warm, we could do that here." Maya laughed, but snuggled up closer to Charlie. They joked and chatted together, earning glares from Bridgette and Gillian who had entered the bar. When the hot chocolates were finished, Charlie led Maya back to the castle grounds. He led her to the quidditch pitch, but when they got to the changing rooms, Charlie changed his mind about flying from the weather. "Perhaps flying in this weather is a bad idea," he said.
"Then, what else will we do here?" Maya asked, stepping closer to Charlie. He smirked before leaning in and kissing her gently. He ran his tongue along her bottom lip. She opened her mouth slightly, granting him access. She smiled and, if it was possible, leaned in even closer, letting Charlie's strong arms hold her tightly.
Charlie broke apart momentarily and led her into the captain's office. "Being captain has its privileges," he joked. There was a rather large sofa in the office. He locked the door and crushed her lips with his, leading her back to the sofa. They laid down on the sofa, Charlie on top of Maya. His left hand was behind her head and his right hand was on her waist, moving under her sweater.
Maya gasped when she felt Charlie's hand brush against her stomach. "Too fast?" Charlie asked.
"Maybe a little," Maya said. "Sorry." Truthfully, Maya was scared because the sensation sent tingles down her spine. She was terrified that they'd get carried away and go too far too fast.
"You have nothing to be sorry for, love," Charlie promised. "We should get up, though, and head back to the common room. You still need to help me with Transfiguration."
"And you can help me with my Care of Magical Creatures essay," Maya replied. Charlie helped her get up from the sofa and pulled a comb out of his pocket.
"You'll want to use the mirror," Charlie offered. "You look like you've been thoroughly snogged."
"I have been thoroughly snogged," Maya teased. "And it was a lot of fun. Now, give me that comb." As they were walking back to the common room, Maya decided to ask Charlie a question that had been bugging her. "Charlie," she said, "have you ever…I mean, are you? Oh, hell! Have you slept with anyone?"
Charlie, not expecting the question, coughed and blushed. "No, love," he answered when he had composed himself. "Since we're on the subject, have you?"
"No," Maya answered. "I've only ever been in your bed and you were a perfect gentleman."
"Don't let my brothers hear you say that," Charlie joked. "I'd never live it down."
When they returned to the common room, Maya and Charlie grabbed seats by the fire to do their homework.
A/N: Please R&R. Also, as an extra disclaimer, I own nothing but the characters I invented.