~Of Silver and Gold~
Chapter 38: Yule Ball
"I can't believe it!" Pansy screeched in happiness.
Angel winced and quickened her pace not wanting to dwell on current events. She had a date. She had a date with Jude, her cheeks reddened and closed the common room door closed, with Pansy barely making it through.
"Oh isn't it great? He's so cute!" Pansy giggled.
"Who's cute?" Draco asked.
It was then when the girls noticed that the boys were playing their chess game there. Angel flushed and parted her lips only to have Pansy speak before her.
"Jude! Jude Lennon!" Pansy cooed. "He's the cute cute Beauxbatons boy that just asked out girl out for the Yule Ball!"
Draco turned to face her and she bit her bottom lip not sure what his reaction would be. When she looked at his face, it was a mixture of amusement and worry.
"You-you got asked out?" Draco asked a bit confused.
"Well-" she began
"Of course she was! I mean look at her!"
"Okay Pans" Blaise said uncomfortably seeing that Draco had a weird expression.
"What do you know about him?" Draco asked after a while.
"Well-"
"He's the little brother of Fleur's best friend! He is in the fencing team and-"
"I asked Angel" Draco growled.
Then it was when Pansy became quiet knowing that she was pushing it. In her excitement she forgot that to Draco this would be the first time that a stranger took interest on his little sister. She wished she could learn to keep her mouth shut.
"We'll just.." Blaise began.
"Yes leave" Draco said
Soon both were left alone and Angel shuffled her feet awkwardly. He signaled to sit beside him so they could talk more comfortably. He hated the fact that she looked like when Father sat them down.
"So….his name is Jude?" he asked.
"Hm…yes." She said softly.
"Why did he ask you?"
She was surprised by his question. At first his questions made her feel absolutely self-conscious. She already knew there were more beautiful girls around, she wasn't stupid, but hearing it from her brother did sting.
"What is that supposed to mean?" she asked frowning.
Draco waved her question making sure she knew he didn't mean it as harsh as it sounded.
"You know that's not how I meant it but….did you know him before?" he asked.
She shook her head.
"I've seen him before, around, nothing really that important, but he…he asked me" she said immediately blushing "and I said yes because I've never.."
"Angel…" he stopped her. "You know that I'm always protecting you right?" At her nod he continued. "No one has asked you because I make sure no one gets close enough."
She looked at him surprised and he shrugged.
"Hey, I wouldn't want you dating a stupid Hufflepuff" Draco teased.
Angel laughed and stretched her hand out to take his bigger hand in hers. It was clear that this was a big deal for her and he refused to spoil it. No matter how...annoying it was for people to see his sister as something they could attain.
"You know I mean it right? Angel you're worth more than any other witch here. And you deserve the world" His hand went to her cheek and she noticed how she smiled him in the way he knew that he was her hero.
"Can I go then?" she asked.
He looked confused.
"Why are you asking me? I'm not dad" he said somewhat embarrassed.
"But…you take care of me" she said softly.
The sincerity in her tone made him let out a genuine smile and he rubbed his neck shyly. It was true; he took the role of protector seriously. He knew that no one would dare hurt her if he was around. He had thought this multiple times but she was too good for this world. So as she stared at him with such hope, he didn't dare break that down.
"You can go" he said in a softer tone.
"You're the best" she said and hugged him tightly.
"Don't tell anyone I'm going soft okay?" he murmured placing his head over his.
"Draco Lucius Malfoy going soft?" she teased. "Never"
"Shush" he said.
She smiled and pulled back.
"Now I have to go shopping" she said wrinkling her nose.
"Oh?" he said.
"Did I hear shopping?" Pansy spoke up.
"You guys can stop spying now" Draco said annoyed.
Blaise and Pansy appeared and Blaise spoke up immediately.
"No worries man, I won't tell a soul you've gone soft" he teased.
Draco glared and Blaise knew he was pushing it.
"She has lots of dresses" Draco said.
"Stop being such a kid, come on Angel we have to go shopping!"
With a small yelp, Angel was dragged out by Pansy, but not before turning around and waving bye at her brother and mouthing a 'thank you'. Draco smiled despite himself and sighed.
"She really has you wrapped around her finger" Blaise chuckled.
"You would understand if you had a baby sister"
…
This was a lot; Angel tried not to look annoyed at what was going on. Through their whole trip to the stores, Pansy would not stop talking about the look she should be going for and what colors to possibly avoid. And during this time, she paid no attention.
Walking in, Pansy immediately began picking out dresses and threw them towards Angel.
"Here!" she said.
"What about you?" Angel asked.
"I already got my dress, the beginning of the year, I had my dress picked out." Pansy said proudly.
"What color?" she asked.
"Pink of course" she said rolling her eyes.
Angel laughed, but soon it died down as she was shoved into the dressing room. She first picked up a pale yellow color, with frills at the bottom that made her frown. The top was covered in gold flowers and the bottom of the dress had pale frilled layers. She slipped into it and wrinkled her nose.
"Come out!" Pansy yelled.
She slipped out and frowned deeply as soon as she saw Pansy's happy expression sour.
"Ugh" Pansy said, "That washes you out completely"
Angel scoffed.
"Oh really Pans? Because I thought the horrible frills would be the reason not to get this!"
Pansy pouted.
"Try the purple one"
Angel sighed and walked inside, slipping out of the horrible yellow dress and slipped into the purple dress. It was better, but not what she wanted at all. She appreciated that it highlighted her growing bosom and her small waist, but her hips looks wider, something she didn't really appreciate. She wasn't skinny at all when it came to the hip department she learned. She liked the glitter, but…she looked sickly.
"Come out!"
Angel did as she was told and the frown was still on her best friend's face.
"You look…..pale….too pale" Pansy said wrinkling her face. "Get back in there"
Angel hung her head low and slipped into the pink number. It was beautiful, but…but it was pink. She sighed, zipped it up, and looked at herself in the mirror. The pink was light enough where it didn't make her seem pale, and the glitters accentuated her top, and the bottom was puffy something she didn't really like. She slipped out and before she could even fully walk out Pansy interrupted.
"Get back in there, that's almost my dress!" Pansy pouted.
Angel rolled her eyes and turned back immediately taking it off. There were seven dresses still in her dressing room, but her eyes landed on a color that reminded her of someone. She smiled as she saw it, it was so beautiful, but a color she didn't usually wore. She then looked at the dress to it's left…green. Green was a color she wore when it came to school activities, but..but…her eyes lead her towards the red.
She shook her head and decided to choose her favorite color. The moment she walked out, Pansy cooed and Angel spun around showing her, her choice.
"You look beautiful" she said.
Angel blushed and looked at herself, she definitely looked different. Her posture straightened as she truly took herself in the mirror; she felt grown up. She was getting taller, not by much but her body was changing in ways she wasn't sure exactly how to dress to. But this gown made her feel feminine, but not forced in any way. Lightly touching the tuell, she smiled shyly at Pansy who looked in awe as well.
"I think we found a winner" Pansy whispered.
Angel smiled softly and walked back into the dressing room slipping off the dress knowing that her date might like it. Her smile fell slightly as soon as she remembered that Jude was her date not…not…
"Harry" she whispered.
She wrinkled her nose and shook her head not wanting to know. As they paid for her dress, she walked off with Pansy, excited about the dance.
'Who cares if I'm not going with Harry, someone who wanted me took me' she thought.
And with that, she packed her things and headed back with Pansy who was excited about what looks they could do now that the dress was purchased.
...
When they returned to Hogwarts, the common room was full blaze as people talking about how classes were over, some were upstairs doing their work, other students chatted about the gossip going around. Pansy immediately immersed herself into the conversations.
What made Angel stop was what she heard coming from Millicent Bulstrode.
"Did you hear that Potter got a date last minute?"
Pansy immediately turned to her friend and then knew that her best friend wanted to know.
"Oh, and who is that Millicent?" she asked casually.
"Parvati Patil" she whispered.
"Wow one of the two hottest girls in the year!" another one commented.
Angel winced and she decided that she'd keep on walking. She didn't want to make a scene, or be vulnerable in the snake pit. She climbed the stairs and closed her door not wanting to hear the gossip. As soon as she entered her mask fell and her eyes softened and she looked like a kicked puppy.
She slipped her dress in her armoire and she looked at the mirror. She tugged her hair down, letting it slide down her shoulders. Her eyes trailed to her brown hair, brown and wavy, not black and straight like Patil was. Her eyes were light brown, bright, something that she didn't mind considering Patil and her had a similar shade. She touched her skin, it was a light olive color, she got flushed easily, unlike Patil. She sighed and decided she was being stupid, if he wanted her as his date then so be it, she wasn't going to cry.
"Nope, not going to" she said.
She tied her hair back up and took out the presents. Tomorrow was Christmas and she wasn't going to be moping around. She began to wrap the presents for her friends. For Pansy she gave her a pair of earrings that complimented her whenever she needed cheering up. She knew that her friend would die once she got them. For Blaise she got him a watch, because maybe he'd be on time. And lastly for Draco she got him season tickets for his favorite Quidditch team and a silver watch. She then looked at what she got Harry for Christmas.
Him being raised by Muggles, caused her some trouble as to what to give him, but as Pansy had told her before, boys were boys no matter where they were raised. So she gave him a t-shirt of his favorite Quidditch team Chudley Cannons, two tickets towards his favorite team's game, and a wizard chess set.
She sighed as she stared at it. This had been the first present she had wrapped, excited to give it to him as early as possible so she could see his face. But this before everything...frowning she pulled her knees to her chest and wrapped her arms around herself sighing. She didn't have the heart to return everything, nor the nerve to just send it to him.
"Angel! Oh, Angel!" she heard Pansy yelling.
She immediately slid the present under her bed, and waited for Pansy.
"Yes?" she said as soon as Pansy entered the door.
"Come on we're going to dinner!"
Angel smiled and picked up her presents form her friends and ran down to place them under the tree. Then she followed her friends towards dinner, after all it was Christmas Eve, and the food was going to be delicious.
With Harry…
He looked at the present and wondered whether or not to give it. He had a hard time deciding whether or not to send it, after all they were on a hard patch.
"Harry! Dinner's out!" He heard Ron yell.
He placed the small box on the table and sighed.
"Should I send it girl?" he asked.
Hedwig cooed and bobbed her head. Harry smiled and decided. He then walked out of the room and towards dinner excited about Christmas.
Next morning….
She was woken up by someone purring by her side. She smiled and lazily lifted her head to pet Coeur who continued to purr happily in her ear.
"Merry Christmas to you too love" she whispered.
"Meow" was her kitties reply as she nuzzled her more.
Soon her precious cat was lifted to her mistress' lap and was cuddled. She moved around and allowed herself to be treated like the princess Coeur thought she was.
"I got you a present luv" she whispered.
Coeur looked at her with bright eyes and Angel giggled before taking off Coeur's collar. Soon a silk ribbon was tied around the familiar's neck and a small bell with her name engraved on it was tied.
"Well don't you look beautiful" she cooed and Coeur meowed more.
Soon their little moment was ruined as her room was opened immediately and Pansy burst in. Angel and Coeur looked up and looked at her surprised.
"What are you doing?! It's Christmas!" she yelled.
Angel placed her kitty down and looked at herself, shrugged and immediately ran downstairs. She didn't care if she was still in her pajamas, so was everyone else. She saw her friends picking out their presents in piles. Apparently they had grabbed hers too and they walked towards their usual couch and began to unwrap their presents.
Blaise had gotten her present, which earned her a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek, that was way too close to comfort from her lips, a box of chocolates, a dragon leather made wallet from Pansy, and a pocket watch from Draco, alongside some money, ties, and dragon boots.
Pansy had gotten her earrings, which she squealed and immediately put on, a bracelet from Draco which earned him a kiss, a box of truffles from Blaise, and dresses, shoes, skirts, tops and money from her parents.
Draco got his present earning Angel another hug, dragon boots, the newest broom, cologne from Pansy, boots, a new robe from his mother, sweets, chess set and other things from their family.
Angel began to unwrap her presents and began to unwrap Draco's gift, which were a pair of diamond earrings and she gasped looking at Draco who shrugged. The diamonds were carved into hearts and she leaned forward and squealed in glee. From Pansy she got a French perfume which she loved more than anything, a bracelet from Blaise which earned him a peck at the corner of his lips earning her a blush, white chocolate truffles, a new broom, more perfumes, clothing and she thought that she had unwrapped everything.
"This was great" she said sighing.
"Hey there's one more!" Pansy said.
Angel looked at the box and began to unwrap her presents. She looked at the tag and it read 'To: Angel Malfoy, From: Your Admirer'. Her curiosity peaked and as she took out the box, a small note fell on her lap. She picked that up first before opening the box and began to read:
Merry Christmas!
I know that I am probably the last present you are expecting a present from, but
I just had to give you this. I know that I'm not your favorite person either, but
you need to know that I still think of you. How could I not? You're beautiful,
smart, and have one heck of a sense of humor. I'm a bloody idiot, but
I hope that you won't throw my present away, I put a lot of thought
into it.
If you still love me, and still care about me, I'd love for you to meet me tonight
during the Yule Ball. I know you have a date, and I know you know I
have one too, but they don't matter. I really need to talk to you.
Meet me at the gardens at eleven o'clock. There we
Can really talk about us.
Love,
Your Harry
Her cheeks flushed and she immediately folded the letter back, and slipped it in her things. Soon she carefully opened the box her hands trembling and what she saw made her gasp. It was a beautiful necklace. It was white gold, and it held a tiny key and a heart as its charms. They were both white gold and on the heart was engraved a keyhole.
She slipped the necklace around her neck and clipped it so it fit perfectly. Her hand immediately went over it and looked up to see her friends looking gobsmacked.
"It's beautiful" Pansy said shocked.
"Isn't it?" She replied breathless.
"Who gave you that?" Draco asked.
"An admirer" she whispered cheeks pink.
They knew that they weren't going to get more out of her and soon they all went their separate ways to put away their presents and get ready for breakfast. She couldn't get herself to take off the necklace and slipped into a pair of jeans and a long sleeved shirt.
The first part of the day they spent eating breakfast, having a snowball fight, and by five o'clock she was getting herself ready.
…
When Pansy announced that they needed to get ready, Angel never assumed it would take this long to 'get ready'. Currently she was sitting down with Pansy doing her hair. Pansy already looked beautiful with her hair straightened and pinned back in a fancy bun. Her bangs slid down to frame it beautifully. Her pink dress glittered as the lights hit it.
Now Angel was wincing as her hair was brushed. So far her hair had been up in a bun, straightened, and now it was being brushed into soft curls.
"Your hair is getting longer" Pansy commented as she brushed and slipped various hair products into Angel's poor hair.
"Hm" was her reply.
Soon her hair was done and now her makeup was being done. Foundation, powders, blush, eyeliner, lipstick, a layer of lip gloss, mascara, eyelash curled and painful eyebrow plucking. After all that she was spun towards the mirror. As she opened her eyes, she gasped in surprise at how different she looked.
Her eyes were brighter as a soft natural color glittered on her eyelids, her cheeks looked rosy from the blush giving her this brightness. Her skin looked shiny and perfect, covering every imperfection she usually saw, her lips were glittering like a lure. Her hair was beautifully brushed, her bangs swooped down her right cheek, while her hair fell like waves down her sides curling softly at the bottom. She looked like a perfect version of her.
The mirror whistled as she saw her and she blushed knowing that she felt better than ever. She got up and walked towards her armoire. She slipped on her undergarments that matched her dress and slipped into her gown.
"Gorgeous" Pansy whispered.
"Thanks" Angel said softly and spun around.
"I've got to get my things ready, now you get your things"
Angel nodded and she was soon left alone. She slipped her shoes on and took out Harry's present, deciding that she wasn't going to miss this chance to talk to him. She shrunk his presents and slipped it on her small bag. Before walking downstairs she took a deep breath and looked at her necklace once more, she knew that she could never take it off.
As she walked down the stairs, Draco looked at her and he looked like she had taken his breath away. She blushed and smiled shyly.
"You look gorgeous" he said.
"So I've been told" she said smirking.
He spun her around, and she did so happily.
"Smile!" Pansy said.
And they did taking pictures of the day. Pansy was kissed immediately by Draco as he called her beautiful. Soon they headed off and Angel was left along as she waited for Jude.
'He's probably waiting by the staircase' she thought to herself and she too headed out.
As she reached the stairway she noticed that there he was waiting for her. The moment he saw her, his eyes glowed with could be seen as pride to have a date like her, and his cheeks reddened. Her shy smile grew and she walked down the stairs slowly, taking in the moment.
"She's beautiful" Harry heard Parvati whisper.
As he turned around, he was winded immediately. She did give justice to her name for she looked like an angel. Her brown eyes met his green ones and she blushed all the more. The top of the dress was laced with glitter on the sweetheart neckline that made her look older. His eyes trailed away from her bosom as fast as possible without being obvious and followed the glitter down towards her hip. What caught his attention back to her bosom was his necklace around her neck, which gave him hope. It was soon dampened slightly as he saw her grabbing her date's hand…Jude.
Jude was a handsome block, he guess from the way Parvati was trying not to be obvious. His hair was light brown, and his eyes boring brown at least in Harry's opinion, not that brown was a boring color, he immediately replied, but it didn't fit him. Angel needed someone who was more special, something interesting, but he looked average. He noticed his tie matched her dress and he sighed. With his thoughts he failed to notice Cho who had passed right by him, as well as Hermione.
"Champions this way!" he heard McGonagall yell and he had no choice but to follow.
The hall looked beautiful Angel noticed as Jude lead her into the Great Hall. He placed them by the open dance floor and soon the champions began to dance. She was surprised at how pretty Granger looked, but then again, in her eyes no one looked bad at this dance. Even Parvati looked pretty in her pink dress robe. Angel tried to ignore it, and Jude managed to make it somewhat easy as he whispered sweet things in her ear.
"You look beautiful mon chere"
"Merci" she whispered.
His hands were placed around her waist as they watched the champions dance. As the dance ended everyone began to eat. They sat down beside her friends and they ate lightly. Once the meal went down, she was pulled into the dance floor as soon as the Weird Sister began to play.
He held her closely as he paraded her by people. She felt as if she was a trophy he was waving around, but it didn't matter, for she loved dancing. She laughed slightly as he lifted her up as it was supposed to be on the dance. She moved around and enjoyed herself, as she noticed more and more people hit the dance floor.
As they spun around they accidentally crashed into a couple that looked way out of sync. Before she could say anything Jude commented.
"Pardon" Jude said.
"No it's our fault"
She knew that voice and she immediately came face to face with Harry. She looked away as he continued to stare at her. Parvati took notice and glared her way.
"Come on Harry! Steer!" she hissed.
Soon the pair was left along once more to enjoy the dance. She was surprised at how good of a dancer he was, and as soon as a slow dance began she placed her head against his chest as he held her closer to him and his hands found her lower back.
This dance caused Harry more frustration than imaginable. She looked so peaceful as she swayed with that Jude fellow. He saw how that boy had his hands too close to her bum and he didn't appreciate that. She did nothing to stop him, which forced him not to look away.
"Harry do you mind?" Parvati asked.
"Hm?" he said not looked away from the couple.
"Can I dance with him?" she asked.
He waved her off and she huffed angrily walking away. Soon his heart clenched but for a different reason. Angel had pulled back slightly and looked up at Jude, as he whispered something to her. She looked up through her long lashes and he leaned down, as if to kiss her. He was getting closer to her and he couldn't force himself to look away as much as he could. She didn't deter him, but she looked surprised. He was getting closer, but they were interrupted as the bells began to ring.
"Eleven" he whispered and he walked out towards the gardens.
"Eleven" she unknowingly repeated.
"What?" Jude looked at her confused.
"I-I need some air" she said softly.
"Oh, would you like me to walk you out towards the gardens then?" he asked.
She shook her head.
"Why don't you talk to your friends? I'll be back soon"
Before he could say anything she kissed the corner of his lips and walked out towards the garden.
It was a beautiful night, and she looked around wondering if he had changed his mind. As she walked down the stairs she saw no one and she frowned maybe she should have turned back to Jude. All that disappeared as she felt a hand on her shoulder.
She immediately turned to see him. He sure looked handsome, she noticed at how dashing he looked in a classic look of black. Before she could say anything he was tugging her away from the arches.
"Come on, we need someplace private" he said.
"But no one is-"
As soon as she said this a moan was heard from behind a bush and she blushed brightly.
"I told you, come on" he said.
They rushed down the stairs and more towards the garden. They avoided moaning trees, Severus and Karkaroff, which Harry decided to pay no attention to, and soon they were by the lake.
Immediately after arriving at the private spot he sat down. He expected her to do the same, but she just stood there. He looked at her confused then remembered her clothing, and like a gentleman took off his dress robe and placed it on the ground so she could sit comfortably.
"Thank you" she whispered and sat down beside him.
He wished she had sat closer though, as she was just too far away from him. He was amused by the way she took off her heels and hid her toes under her dress. As she did this, he studied her face, now that she was closer she was even more beautiful than he saw her on the staircase.
"You wanted to talk?" she said as she turned around to face him.
"I'm sorry" he blurted out.
He winced immediately considering he had a speech. She raised her brow and before she could talk he placed his finger over her lips to signal he wasn't done.
"I have something to say, and for once you are going to let me talk" he said determined.
She was surprised by his dominant nature, but nodded.
"I care about you. I don't even know if you know how much I care about you. I was an idiot for looking at Cho…she loves Cedric, and I was a big idiot for even thinking I had a chance with her. Wait! Not like you are my second choice…you could never be anyone's second choice, you're too perfect…not too perfect for me though,…not like I'm perfect-not"
She let out a giggle that shut up his rant. She leaned forward and placed her hands over his.
"Harry..breathe" she whispered.
He nodded and closed his eyes, not wanting to get distracted by how close she got.
"I-I'm an idiot." He said once more. "I want you to know I said no to that girl that asked me, and I only asked Parvati because I needed a date, but I need to be honest with you…I asked Cho before Parvati and she rejected me."
He saw her expression change to one of hurt and she looked away from him. He knew that he couldn't keep that a secret, it would be out in the open eventually and he didn't want to ruin anything with her. He did take it as a good sign that she didn't run off, so he continued.
"I'm glad she did too" he said. "Pansy had caught me in my stupid moment, and the thought that she gotin my head, the one where… where you wouldn't want me anymore, and someone else did…that hurt. I don't want anyone else to have you, you understand. And that Jule guy-"
"Jude" she corrected.
"Whatever, that guy, he's not for you."
"Then who is?" she interrupted hoping he'd answer exactly what she was hoping.
"I am" he said seriously. "I'm perfect for you. I love you and-"
Before he could even finish, he felt her lips against his. He was surprised to say the least, especially when he hadn't been this close to her in awhile. He wrapped his arms around her back and pulled her closer to him. His eyes closed immediately and he reciprocated. The kiss was something that told him that she was the one.
They needed to pull back to breathe and they simply looked at one another their foreheads pressed together. A small smile on their faces, pleased at what they admitted to one another.
"Harry?" she whispered.
"Yeah?"
"I don't kiss guys that aren't my boyfriend you know…so consider that a freebie"
He looked surprised that is until he saw her eyes gleaming with mischief that he missed so much.
"Would your boyfriend mind if I ask for another kiss?" he teased back.
"I don't know, you have to ask him" she whispered getting closer.
"I think he's fine with it" he whispered.
Soon they were kissing once more, it was perfect, the full moon was out, the water was calm, the weather wasn't too chilly, and they were dressed as if they jumped out of a romance novel. She caressed his cheek and allowed him to press himself against her. She felt her heart beating really fast and felt his as well.
Soon she was laying atop of his robe and him pulling back from their kiss to look down at her. It was just like their first kiss in her room.
"I have a present for you" she whispered.
He raised his brow surprised, looking down her frame. She slapped his arm lightly.
"Pervert, not that" she said amused.
She took out her wand, from her thigh, making him blush as he saw her exposed legs and she took out a little box that was soon expanded into a big box. He looked at her wide eyed.
"You didn't think I didn't get you anything did you?" she asked.
He immediately opened the box and as he surveyed the items he was shocked at how well she knew him.
"Chudley Cannons?" he whispered.
She shrugged.
"I figure if you love that ruddy team I could give you something from them" she said smiling.
Soon she was taken by surprise by his kiss, he was obviously excited about the presents. Suddenly he began to put everything in the box and shrunk it, putting it away in the small pocket of his pants.
"What happened?" she asked.
"You already had given me a present you know" he said.
"Oh?"
"Yeah, by being my girlfriend" he said.
She bit her bottom lip and said.
"I don't remember being asked"
"Well I guess I'll ask you formally." He said.
He leaned down and kissed her neck causing her eyes to close immediately.
"Will you" he began and kissed her shoulder. "be my" he said and kissed her cheek "my girlfriend".
"Mhm" was her response and they kissed once more.
This was definitely a Christmas neither of them had experienced before. And as they laid there, her laying over his cloak while he laid beside her, his one arm being a cushion for her head and the other around her waist, they were never more comfortable.
"Would Jule mind if you stay out here longer?" he asked.
She laughed.
"His name is Jude…and I had forgotten about him." she said.
He kissed her cheek and snuggled closer to her. It wasn't so cold as they were close.
"I love you" he whispered.
"I don't think I'll get tired of hearing that" she murmured.
"Good, I mean it"
"Great, now hold me closer" she whispered.
He snuggled closer to her and looked down at her as she lay there peacefully.
"Closer" she added.
And he pressed her against his chest. She lifted her head and her lips were a few centimeters from his.
"Closer"
He leaned down and they met for another kiss.
"Perfect" she murmured against his lips.
And soon they shared another, and another, and another.