Chapter 6: Question
Stupid Slughorn…Why do I have to be his favorite fifth year Slytherin? Why the hell do I have to do this extra credit? Who the hell cares that it was such an honor for me to do this? I have enough work on my hands already! Prefect duties, homework, and I have to find someone to help me with Defense Against the Dark Arts, I do not want to fail my DADA O.W.L.
Emily sighed and grabbed another potions book from the library bookshelf in the potions section. "I'm already in the Slug Club, why does he have to honor me with this too?" She mumbled to herself, maneuvering around the shelves and towards the tables.
This is going to waste my whole weekend.
Emily was so deep in thought that she didn't notice a brown haired girl pushing her chair away from her table sharply, hitting the passing Emily. Emily let out a quiet 'eep' and her books fell in a heap around her. She groaned and began picking up and restacking them.
She reached for the last one, but someone picked it up for her and held it out. Emily looked from the book to the girl holding it. She was blushing and looking at Emily fearfully. Emily rolled her eyes and took notice of the prefects badge and Ravenclaw crest on her robes.
Emily took the book and stood up, trying to remember the nervous girl's name. Jo? Jon? I should know this. Jenny? Johanna? Jackie? Jaclyn? YES! Jaclyn.
"I'm sorry Emily." Jaclyn said quietly.
Emily waved a hand. "It's fine Jaclyn."
Jaclyn's eyes widened. "You… You remember my name?"
Emily idly nodded as she organized her books. "Yeah, we're in a couple classes together and I see you every week at the prefect meetings." She didn't spare Jaclyn a second glance as she turned and started to walk away. She paused and stopped walking suddenly.
And one of those classes is…
"Jaclyn." Emily said sharply.
Jaclyn, who had sat back down, jumped and looked up surprised. "Yes?"
Emily looked over her shoulder at Jaclyn. "What are you getting in Defense Against the Dark Arts?"
"A-An O." Jaclyn said bashfully.
Emily almost rolled her eyes at the girl's modesty. "And in Potions?"
Jaclyn looked down ashamed. "An A."
Emily shook her head. "Tsk, tsk, such an awful grade for a Ravenclaw and a Pureblood. Lucky for you, I, top student in Slughorn's Potions class, am willing to tutor you."
Jaclyn's eyes widened. "R-Really?"
Emily nodded and dropped all her books on Jaclyn's table. "Yes, but you must help me with DADA, I seem to be falling behind with the extra work Slughorn is throwing at me. We start now, skim these books while I go find one more."
"O-Okay." Jaclyn squeaked unsurely as Emily headed towards the shelves. "I…I'll just… wait here?"
Emily rolled her eyes and waved a hand. "Okay."
Emily flipped through another book before putting it back. Her fingertips skimmed over the spines of the books as she walked. She stopped and checked a couple more, but put them back and continued walking.
She paused again and slowly took a book off the shelf. Before she had a chance to take a look inside she gave a squeak of surprise and jumped back.
Regulus Black was staring at her through the space of the shelves. She regained her composure and nodded to him. "Black."
He smirked. "Potter."
Both were silent until Emily raised an eyebrow. "Do you want something Black?"
"No, I'm content just watching you." He grinned cheekily.
She stared at him for a moment before placing the book back on the shelf and blocking his view of her. She smiled to herself, but frowned as he walked around the bookcase and leaned against it casually, staring at her intently. She gave him one last look before grabbing a random potions book and reading it, ignoring Regulus completely.
He didn't seem to like that and stood up straight. No one ignores me. He walked closer to her and continued to stare at her, willing her to look back. When she didn't he placed his hand over the page she was reading and she looked up at him irritated.
"What do you want Black?"
He smiled. "Do you know how beautiful you are?"
She smiled smugly. "Yes." She hit his hand away and walked off, reading her book.
Regulus scowled and grabbed her around the waist, turning and pulling her flush against him, chest to chest. She dropped her book in surprise and stared up at him questioningly.
Regulus smirked and leaned closer. "I don't like to be ignored."
Her face became blank. "And I don't like having to repeat myself. What. Do. You. Want?"
He grinned and grabbed the back of her neck. "You." He pulled her closer and kissed her.
Her eyes widened and she pulled back before he could try anything else; she could already feel his fingertips edging towards her backside. "What the hell Black?"
Not the usual reaction. He thought, slightly disappointed, but not discouraged. "I would prefer if you called me Regulus, Emily." He purred, once again stepping closer to her.
She shivered, but ignored it as she became a little distracted when her back hit the bookcase and he placed a hand on either side of her head, blocking her from escaping. "I would prefer if you let me go, Reggie." She countered.
He shook his head, looking amused, and moved his hands so they rested on her hips. "Alright, but first…you have to answer my question positively."
She grabbed his wrists and pulled his hands away from her body. "Question?"
He grabbed her chin. "Go to Hogsmeade with me tomorrow?"
She stared at him. He…wants to go with me? He's not fooling with me? Hmm…this could work for me. Going on a date with the most appealing boy in Slytherin. She smiled sweetly and wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling herself closer.
"Sure."
I guess I'll hold off the work for Sunday.
He grinned. "Just the answer I was hoping for." He brought their lips together and this time she kissed back, closing her eyes.
A figure neither noticed stopped short when they came across the two fifth years and backed up slowly, disappearing around the bookshelf and out of sight.
Emily pulled back after a moment and smiled at him. "I have to go. I, unlike you it seems, who only comes to the library to ask unsuspecting girls on dates, have work to do."
"Sassy." He said. "But that's what I like about you."
She picked up her fallen book and smirked at him. "I'm sure that's not the only thing you like about me."
His eyes roamed up and down her body. "Oh, it's not."
She grabbed his chin and forced him to look at her. "Put it away Regulus." She leaned up and kissed him softly, pulling away before he tried something. "At least…for now." She gave him a seductive look and turned away, walking back to the table she was currently sharing with Jaclyn.
Jaclyn looked up as Emily sat down and stuttered nervously. "D-Did you f-find what y-you wanted?"
Emily smirked. "Yes, I found my book."
And gained much more. She thought as she watched Regulus leave the library.
