Out of nowhere a hand shot out of the dark, grabbing her hair and pulling her backwards, into the darkness of the corridor. Her scream was quickly stifled by a calloused hand pressed over her mouth and an arm sneaked around her chest, pressing her firmly against a broad chest.

"Be quiet!"

It was whispered into her ear, close enough so she could feel his hot breath against her cool skin.

"We meet again Miss Wood!"

Realizing who she was being pressed against sent her into a state of panic. Fighting the best she had learned, kicking everything within reach she bit the hand pressed against her mouth. Hearing a roar of pain as one of her canines broke through the soft skin by the thumb, she was hurled to the floor, seeing both moon and stars as her head collided with the stone floor.
Groaning she didn't have time to even consider getting up before he had straddled her, pinning her arms down with his knees.

A strong hand gripping her throat tightly, clearly not wanting to get anywhere near her mouth and biting abilities.

"Stay quiet you silly little girl!"

Struggling to breathe she tried to move but alas.

"I'll make you pay for this!"

She could hear him sucking on his hand, it was too dark to see anything including him so she could only guess that that was what he was doing.

The rough skin of his hands kept scratching against the soft skin of her neck as he tightened and loosened the grip, his weight was crushing her and his knees were creating a piercing pain in her upper-arms, making them numb.

As he released his hand from his mouth she could feel as he ran his fingers from his injured hand over her cold face as he chuckled.

"Nervous my dear?"

She wanted to spit him right in the face, hit him if possible, even aim her wand at him and do the unforgivable. Hate surged through her entire body as he traced a finger over her collarbone through her shirt, downwards between her breasts but without touching either, the finger stopped right before the place where he was sitting. A jolt went through her body when she felt his finger on the inside of her thigh. Feeling her reaction he laughed.

"Relax now dear, the more you fight, the more it will hurt!"

That was the final straw, he was really going to do it now. Feeling hot tears build in her eyes, rolling down her temples and into her hair she allowed a sob to escape her throat.

"Aww darling, it's going to be fine."

Feeling his hot lips against hers, she sobbed again, shaking her head before he framed it with his strong hands, stifling her movements and capturing her lips again before whispering.

"If you bite me again…."

She now knew he was close enough so she took her chance, spitting him right in the face. There was a seconds silence before she received a slap, hard, aimed right and colliding with her cheekbone. A second later she was pulled to her feet and slammed against the wall.

"Goddammit girl!"

"At least I didn't bite you!"

"Crikey – why do you have to be so difficult?"

"Because I HATE you!"

Hearing a low growl she could just imagine him giving her the glare he was so famous for but as long as that was the only thing he did.

"I don't ask of you to like me, I just have one thing I want from you and by Merlin I'm going to get it, one way or another"

Marcus scowled, he was kind of doubting his actions towards her but his hate for Oliver made him forget her silky hair, her warm eyes, golden skin and soft lips. All she was, was a tool to get revenge and revenge was the most important thing in Marcus' life – well, second to Quidditch.

Anyway if he could make her enjoy it as much as possible, it would mostly be hurting Oliver. Marcus had to control himself not to chuckle. He could just imagine Oliver's face when he found out his baby sister had shagged his Nemesis and even enjoyed it. Yes certainly, she would have to be willing.

Letting go of the girl he placed a hand on her cheek, feeling his way in the darkness.

"I'm sorry"

He couldn't believe what he was saying but after redoing his plan, he knew that he had to get on the good side of her.

"Please forgive me but… you're… well, beautiful"

That wasn't a lie, he really thought her attractive

"and I, well… I have no idea how to act around you"

Amanda thought she had gone deft right then and there. What was going on? What was he playing at?

"Bollox"

Her reply was harsh and if there had been any light he would have been able to see the pure disgust radiating from her face.

"No really… I hate the fact that Oliver is your brother because it means that you're out of reach to me!"

Amanda cocked an eyebrow

"What do you want?"

Marcus laughed, lightly

"I thought you knew, I want you"

Leaning forward he kissed her, softly and kindly – something he had hardly ever tried before. Feeling her pull away by his actions he grabbed her, not roughly but gently and pulled her into an embrace.

"You see, I know the scum there are out there and seeing you fall into their hands would just break my heart"

"Do you even have a heart?"

Her reply was sharp and on the dot and it hit him like a slap.

"Listen, you're gorgeous and to have you would be something like out of this world. Feeling your soft skin against mine and feeling you around me, I could make you happy"

Amanda laughed, squirming out of his grasp

"Whatever you're on, you need to stop it – crikey – does that actually work with the witches you pick up?"

Marcus growled and jumped, tackling her to the floor but instead of straddling her, he pinned her down with his entire frame.

"I could be a gentle lover, make you enjoy every second and cry out my name in ecstasy or I could do you right here and now, not caring and make you cry out my name in pain"

Amanda gasped, he was like two persons in one and right now the evil one was in control.

"No, ok – I see your point"

She stuttered, hoping that she could talk her way out of it.

Marcus smiled before moving lightly, her hipbone was digging into his stomach. As he moved, so did she, obviously trying to squirm away but what she hadn't foreseen, the friction between them made him purr deep in his throat, he was getting a hard on.

"Not here ok? I mean – the floor is cold"

Marcus sighed but didn't move away before making sure she had felt the size of him against her. Feeling her freeze up he knew he had delivered the message.

Helping her up he ran a hand through her hair.

"Ok, when and where?"

Amanda's mind was racing, she needed to convince him she would actually do it

"How about this weekend? Most people are going to the Hogsmeade so there will be less risk of getting caught and well, the old Astronomy Tower?"

He nodded, forgetting she could not see him

"Sure"

He added after a few seconds, realizing that she was still waiting for his answer. Pulling her close one last time he kissed her again, this time a bit more demanding but before he could deepening the kiss, she broke away.

"Easy now – let's have something to look forward to"

Moving backwards, towards the exit Amanda took a deep breath, hoping and praying that he bought her lies. Finding herself in the hallway's bright light she sighed, feeling her knees weak and her body shaking. Her head was pounding and her cheek was hurting. If it bruised she would have a lot of explaining to do.

Deciding to go to the Hospital Wing before there was any evidence of this meeting she moved quickly towards the stairs. Crikey, what was she going to do?

Marcus smirked as he watched the girl disappear, who cared if she didn't show up, he would have her one way or the other and if he had to force her, she would think it was her own fault for not taking him up on his offer. He turned and headed in the opposite direction, descending the stairs to get some dinner.