Chapter 19: The First Kiss


Lee reached the common room to see Fred and George fast asleep on the couches probably waiting for him. He grabbed a pillow and whacked the nearest twin.

"Ouch!" He groaned waking up.

"Morning."

"Lee's back!" George exclaimed, still holding his head from the pillow impact.

That declaration woke Fred up.

"So, how is Adelaine?" George asked.

Lee smiled and said, "She's okay, her magical core is just extremely weak. She did have a few scratches though. I held her all night."

"Well, that explains the small circus in your pants," Fred smirked at his dreadlocked best mate.

He wasn't even ashamed of that and he said. "She told me she thought I was mad at her and that's why I wasn't as affectionate with her the last few months."

"We all know it was quite the opposite."

Lee nodded and said. "Well, I got to take a shower."

"Good, you stink!" George said throwing the same pillow at him.

Lee chuckled, walked up the stairs and took a shower. He let the warm water flow down his bare body. This felt just as good as holding Adelaine in his arms.

He got out of the shower, changed into some clothes, walked back down stairs and walked back to the Hospital wing.

He walked into see Adelaine perched on her bed her legs crossed.

"Hey Lainey, I'm really glad you're okay," He said, kissing her forehead again.

She smiled her eyes twinkling and said. "Me too."

"I don't know what I would do without you," He said, taking Adelaine into his arms.

There was a soft groan from the right side of Adelaine and the voice complained. "This is the last thing I need to wake up to."

"Cedric, you're awake!" Adelaine exclaimed, reluctantly breaking out of Lee's arms and rushing over to her honorary brother.

"I feel like I was ran over by a truck. What happen?" He asked.

Adelaine explained what happened as Madam Pomfrey walked over to do the check up.

"Ms. Romero, you're free to go but your magical core is still rather weak," Madame Pomfrey told Adelaine .

She nodded and said. "Thank you."

Lee offered her his hand and she hesitantly stared at it for a few seconds.

"Come on, I don't bite," he smirked at her.

She smirked back, took his hand and they left the hospital wing. It felt nice holding Lee's hand. It was nice having any affection from her best friend at all.

"Being discreet with her is good but it's not me," Lee thought glancing at her briefly.

The two of them reached the Great Hall and Adelaine was attacked by two missiles them being Katie and Alicia. Angelina was waiting to probably scold her or something just by the look in her eye.

"I'm so glad you're okay," Alicia said, hugging her friend.

"Thanks Lia."

Lee on the other hand glanced over at Oliver he didn't look too upset that Adelaine had been holding his hand. Adelaine was scolded briefly by Angelina but then hugged. Adelaine and Lee sat down at the Gryffindor table but not before relinking their hands.

"I suppose she's more Gryffindor than we realize," Katie said.

Lee smiled at Adelaine, tightened his grip on her hand and said. "More than you'll ever know."

Leslie and Harry woke up a few hours later and were cleared to leave the hospital wing after their check ups.

"Thanks for helping us save, Leslie." Adelaine thanked Harry hugging him.

The younger boy blushed and said."According to Hermione, I have a saving people thing."

"It certainly seems so."


It was now time for the feast.

"I have some announcements, first please welcome back, Hagrid."

Hagrid stormed in. "Sorry, I'm late some bloody bird named Errol delivered my release papers."

Adelaine could see the twins blushing since that was one of their family's owls. Hagrid stopped next to the Gryffindor table. Harry got up and gave him a hug. Hagrid sat down at the staff table.

"Thanks to Professor Sprout and the Mandrakes everyone has been unpetrified."

The door burst open and Hermione ran straight towards the Gryffindor table. She threw her arms around Harry and awkwardly shook Ron's hand in thanks.

"In wake of recent events all exams have been cancelled."

Adelaine saw Hermione frown. She was glad for the break though.

It was now time to board the train. Adelaine was alone in the compartment again. The twins walked in without Lee for once.

"Where's Lee?" Adelaine asked.

"He got caught up talking to Cedric," Fred answered, glowering at the mention of Cedric.

Adelaine was shocked she never seen Lee talk to Cedric. She put down her book and left the compartment. She found Lee chatting with Cedric. So, the twins weren't pulling her leg.

"Everything okay, boys?" Adelaine asked curiously.

Lee turned, smiled at her causing her to blush and he answered, "Everything is fine, lo- er- I mean- Lainey."

Her heart thumped loudly at him almost calling her love. She really could get used to that. She had forgotten that he was even talking to Cedric. Her musings were interrupted when Lee wrapped his arm around her as they left the compartment.

"So, I need to tell you something." Lee said seriously.

Adelaine was shocked at his tone she's never heard him so serious. She hopes nothing is wrong.

"I fancy you something fierce but you're still seeing Oliver," He sighed running his fingers through his dreadlocks.

Adelaine shook her head and asked, "So, this is why you haven't been acting yourself lately?"

"Yes and that's why I avoided you most of last term. Not because I was mad at you. I just didn't know how to be around you knowing I had feelings for you while I thought you were seeing Oliver. Though, George tried to convince me to tell you but you know me I'm stubborn as an ox."

Adelaine nodded and said, "I was never seeing Oliver, we're just friends."

Lee's milk chocolate brown eyes filled with hope as he asked. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"Don't you think I tried but you were so happy for me and then you started to practically avoid me." Adelaine laughed.

He laughed sheepishly and said, "I was, wasn't I?"

"Yes, you were. Before I went to save Leslie I was looking for you."

"You were?"

Adelaine nodded and said, "I had been talking with Angie and Oliver and they got me to admit that I fancied you and I was going to tell you then I had to go save Leslie. Do you think I would lead someone on especially my best friend?"

"You're rambling, love," Lee smirked at her brushing a stray hair out of her face sweetly.

She smiled and suggested playfully. "Maybe you should just shut me up, then."

Lee smirked at her and just pulled her into a kiss. As their lips connected what felt like a whole firework show went off. Lee pulled back slightly smiling at his new girlfriend but she pulled him back for another kiss.

"Oi!, now we don't have to lock them in a compartment so they can snog!" Fred exclaimed.

Adelaine and Lee broke apart not even ashamed about being caught snogging by their ginger friends. Adelaine knew Lee has done his share of snogging but he wasn't by any means a player. She also knew he was quite the shameless flirt. Although for the most part those flirtatious comments were always ignored by their target.

She on the other hand had only kissed one other guy.

They walked back to their compartment and sat down. Adelaine picked up her book and started to read again. Lee wrapped his arm around her quite protectively. She didn't mind though she just snuggled into her boyfriend's side.

"You know I've never been so scared of losing you before," he said.

Adelaine sighed and said. "I'm okay, Lee you don't have to worry."

Lee nodded and kissed her forehead. They continued talking until they reached the platform.

"Come on, love," Lee said, grabbing his girlfriend's book out of her hands playfully.

"Oh, we're here," She said realizing that train had stopped.

Lee nodded.

"Are you going to give me back my book?"

He smirked and said. "You'll have to catch me first," He said, taking off his dreadlocks flying behind him.

Adelaine chased after her best mate and boyfriend. She loved calling Lee her boyfriend.

"I caught you." Adelaine smiled.

Lee grinned and said. "In more than one way."

Adelaine tried to grab her book but he still wouldn't give it to her.

"I'll give it to you when you give me a kiss."

Adelaine giggled and said. "Have it your way," And with that Adelaine kissed him.

The kiss weakened his defenses and the book fell out of his hands.

"Well, it's about time you two," Mr. Jordan smirked at his son and his best friend/girlfriend as they broke the kiss.

Adelaine turned to her boyfriend and asked. "You saw them coming didn't you?"

"What if I did?" Lee smirked at her.

Adelaine smirked back, picked up her book and hit him playfully on the arm with said book.

"Hey, I thought that part of our courtship was over," Lee said, holding his arm glancing at his dad for help.

"I'm no help son, your mum is the same way," Mr. Jordan said looking at his wife, lovingly.

Adelaine's dad joined them with Cedric, his family and Leslie and her father.

"I'm glad you two are finally together," Cedric said.

Lee and Adelaine smiled. They went their separate ways.