I woke up in bed alone, the feeling wasn't new to me and yet I felt a small pang of disappointment noticing the half empty bed. Rolling over onto my side I glanced at the alarm clock to my right: 7:08 a.m. It would be clamoring away in about 25 minutes and the debate to get up or stay in bed wasn't hard to decide between. Flopping back onto my back I let my eyes shut only to find my precious sleep evading my attempts. With some effort I got out of the comfortable bed and went to the bathroom so as to start my morning routine.

Now, while being only semi conscious I still remembered in time to knock on the door, just barely recalling where I had sent my distraught veela earlier that morning. No answer. I crossed my legs awkwardly and bit my lip, knocking louder on the door. Nothing. Releasing a frustrated sigh I raised my fist high, ready to bang on the door so loudly the castle would be able to hear, when the door flung open. Black stood clad in only a towel draped lazily about his waist, with another in his hand rubbing vigorously at his head.

"Morning love," he said with a small grin. Taking advantage of my dazed form he leaned forward quickly and placed a kiss on my jaw near my ear. His grin grew wider as he swiftly retreated back. I controlled the delayed contented sigh that tried to escape my lips and focused in on my mission.

"Move, I have to use the loo," he raised an eyebrow and swept his arm to the side in an exaggerated manner that I hardly had time for. Walking briskly into the bathroom I wasn't surprised to hear the door shut behind me. A glance over my shoulder stopped me in my tracks though. "What are you doing!" the outraged voice I heard in my head came out in a higher pitch. I blamed on the acoustics in the spacious bathroom.

"Oh you wanted me to go while you use the loo?" he asked cheekily.

"Get out you great git! Don't you dare think I've forgotten about last night and think that I want you in here with me now!" I reprimanded fiercely. He paled and his grin completely dropped off his face. It only took him a moment to recover from my words, his back straightening while gaving me a stiff nod in agreement. He left with the door shutting softly behind him and leaving me to my business.

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I was out in less than 30 minutes, a large feat for me as I did enjoy long showers, much to my past roommates chagrins.

"Bollocks" I cursed dripping wet with a large towel wrapped around me. My wand and clothes were left out in the main quarters and I had no idea where Black actually was. Taking a deep breath I steeled myself and walked outside the safety of the bathroom and went to grab my essentials.

"Forget something?" asked Black immediately as I entered the room, "or have you suddenly changed your mind from last night and want me to devour you?" even from his distance halfway across the room I could see his eyes darkening, the air around us thickening.

"I just need to grab my wand and my clothes. Nothing more, and no, I haven't changed my mind." I quickly moved about the room, grabbing my wand and then heading towards the wardrobe to grab my uniform. I was about to close the doors shut but I was shocked to see all the rest of my clothes hanging up or folded inside. I bit my tongue at the knowledge and walked quickly back to the bathroom. Once made up I resurfaced in our common living area, Black still there now munching on some toast. And then I noticed more breakfast foods spread out on the small table in between the couch and chair.

"Sit. Eat." He said gesturing towards the food as he picked up The Profit and started reading an article. I sat. I did not eat however.

"So I take it you're not going to eat in the Great Hall this morning?" I questioned after a short silence. His eyes stared into mine.

"No, we're not. We'll be taking our meals in here from now on." I blinked.

"Pardon?"

"Raleigh don't question this, alright?" he said gripping his paper tightly, "I can't have you even be near other males until you are completely mine. It's really not that hard to understand. And until we do finish the process you'll be staying put in here." His tone didn't leave much room for argument but somehow I managed.

"Just who do you think you are telling me what to do?" I yelled outraged standing up.

"Your mate. And while I understand and respect your need for physical space I can't uphold my needs for too much longer. Keep that in mind witch."

"So what you just expect me to stay in here docilely until you can't control your urges anymore and mark me like some brute!"

"You made the decision to be with me! To be mine." Black growled.

"I made the choice to stay alive-"

"You made the choice to stay alive, with me, till the day you die."

"Well for some reason Azkaban and the Kiss didn't seem as appealing," roughly I swiped at my cheeks, where tears had spilled quite suddenly. Black was by my side in a second, letting his fingers take over the job silently.

"You'll learn to love me," he told me softly and desperately.

"You can't force someone to love you,"

"No, no, no, no- I didn't say that. I said you'd learn. I'm not going to force you. I would never." He shook his head vehemently. When I didn't respond and my tears persisted he pulled me closer to him. Wrapping an arm securely around me, he rubbed small soothing circles across my covered flesh. "I'll grow on you. My charm, my dashing good looks, my wit. I've been told I'm quite funny too." I laughed slightly despite myself. "I know you don't want to be stuck here, but any boy in this school, student or professor who comes near you, will have to deal with a veela's wrath."

"And what exactly is that? A veela's wrath" I said calming and sitting down. I swiped a piece of thick bacon and began nibbling on it, waiting for his explanation. He shot me a grin that I rarely saw and my heart gave a sudden lurch, dragonflies erupting in my stomach. Well that wasn't a good development. Shoving the rest of the bacon in my mouth I scolded myself thoroughly in my head. I was building a wall! No love, just sex and lust. No. Love.

"Well, since you'll be staying in today I have a few books you can read about veela's. Some our journals others just books, you know of facts and-erm stuff." He ruffled his hair slightly and went to fetch the books as I started to fill a plate with more breakfast foods.

"What am I suppose to do about my studies exactly?" I asked once he returned.

"I'll bring you your assignments. And now, as I much as I don't want to, I've got to go and get to class." He said to me, clearly disliking this fact.

"Right then, off you go I suppose." I said with a forced smile that came out easier than I thought.

"You must know that I don't want to leave you." He said fiercely, grasping my hands that still held a half eaten strawberry clasped tightly by my fingers. "It physically pains me to leave your side knowing that you aren't fully mine yet, not trusting anyone to be near you… I love you. And I want you. All I'm asking is that you just give me a chance. Something, anything, a crumb even. But please don't deny me the simple things like holding you, or kissing you. They keep me sane." Slowly he let go of my hands as I tugged them back towards me, yet his eyes never left my own. The words seeped in sluggishly until I finally turned my head away and brought my forgotten food to my parted lips

"You're going to be late for class," I murmured before slipping the strawberry into my mouth. I chewed and swallowed before turning to look back at his reaction at my dismissal. I didn't expect to see such evident disappointment oh his face, but he quickly replaced it with determination. Before I had a chance to protest or anything else for that matter, he kissed my stained lips. His tongue darting out to have a taste of my breakfast before pulling away.

"I'll see you at lunch then. I only hope it's as good as breakfast was." He said licking his lips and sending me a wink. He was gone after another lingering kiss on my lips.

Black had kissed me three times this morning. And he had dropped a huge amount of information on me, which I resolutely decided to try and follow by staying in our room. Only because he had promised to put forth an effort not to put me into any situations like the previous night again without my consent. But even with all the events of the morning that had taken place that left me confused and flustered one knowledge hung over my head like a rain cloud. I could have slept in!

Curse Merlin and his long beard along with Sirius Black! I was going back to bed, and this time I would go back to sleep. Right after I finished my breaky, that is!

A/N: Nothing Harry Potter belongs to me, miss Raleigh however is another matter. :D

I hope all your new years were great, mine was pretty decent, got a new years kiss in AND 2 phone numbers (which I will never use and have already deleted from my phone). Please feel free to review they actually make me update sooner believe it or not!