Broom Closet

[BanaBatGirl]

A musty old closet under near the grand staircase contains brooms, mops, and various other cleaning supplies, including that amazing soap and softener from last term's laundry days. So maybe somebody should make use of them!

OOC NOTE: All SS Board Rules and School Rules apply in this closet. Violators may be punished both IC and OOC for any inappropriate behavior taking place in this thread.

[lemon]

Things were a little different this term, it seemed. He hadn't spoken to Kyroh since the night of the feast, and Dima wasn't sure if the other boy was on good terms with Maddie at the moment (when was he? Those two were nearly ALWAYS squabbling). But it was tradition to show up for their first club meeting this day every single year they had been at Hogwarts... which was only two, not that it made the fact any less important.

And it was Dima's job to bring the toast and doughnuts. What kind of Toussaint would he be if he skipped out on his duty?

Settling on his bucket-turned-seat and staring at the food he'd brought along, the 13 year old wondered if this would be a new first— being alone.

[Kaos.Doodles]

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Originally Posted by lemon

Things were a little different this term, it seemed. He hadn't spoken to Kyroh since the night of the feast, and Dima wasn't sure if the other boy was on good terms with Maddie at the moment (when was he? Those two were nearly ALWAYS squabbling). But it was tradition to show up for their first club meeting this day every single year they had been at Hogwarts... which was only two, not that it made the fact any less important.

And it was Dima's job to bring the toast and doughnuts. What kind of Toussaint would he be if he skipped out on his duty?

Settling on his bucket-turned-seat and staring at the food he'd brought along, the 13 year old wondered if this would be a new first— being alone.

Kyroh had considered not showing up to the top secret meeting of world domination. And it was a first. An absolute first. Even when he had been sick with Dragon pox the year before he had wanted to attend the meetings.

But he couldn't NOT show up.

He was the lookout.

And if he didn't look out for stuff then what if someone found his friends and their top secret stuff from first year no longer remained top secret? There was also the fact that he knew that Maddie wasn't going to show up. Glancing over his shoulder he scanned the halls before stepping into the broom closet.

He had NOT expected to see Dima there. FIRST. Blinking Kyroh raised his wand. "Lumos." Sticking his wand in the hole he plopped down on his bucket. "Sophie said that Dot said that Maddie said she wasn't feeling well." So it had to be true.

[lemon]

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Originally Posted by Kaos.Doodles

Kyroh had considered not showing up to the top secret meeting of world domination. And it was a first. An absolute first. Even when he had been sick with Dragon pox the year before he had wanted to attend the meetings.

But he couldn't NOT show up.

He was the lookout.

And if he didn't look out for stuff then what if someone found his friends and their top secret stuff from first year no longer remained top secret? There was also the fact that he knew that Maddie wasn't going to show up. Glancing over his shoulder he scanned the halls before stepping into the broom closet.

He had NOT expected to see Dima there. FIRST. Blinking Kyroh raised his wand. "Lumos." Sticking his wand in the hole he plopped down on his bucket. "Sophie said that Dot said that Maddie said she wasn't feeling well." So it had to be true.

Oh. He... wasn't alone.

But Maddie wasn't the one who'd showed up, which would have been preferable for Dima, thanks. He didn't want to get SHOVED again.

"We can bring her doughnut and toast up to the common room later, then." Pause. "Who's going to take notes?" He would have suggested Kyroh do it, but given how violent the other boy had been as of late, Dima feared for the safety of their paper.

.... alright, he was just a LITTLE sour. Just a little.

[Kaos.Doodles]

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Originally Posted by lemon

Oh. He... wasn't alone.

But Maddie wasn't the one who'd showed up, which would have been preferable for Dima, thanks. He didn't want to get SHOVED again.

"We can bring her doughnut and toast up to the common room later, then." Pause. "Who's going to take notes?" He would have suggested Kyroh do it, but given how violent the other boy had been as of late, Dima feared for the safety of their paper.

.... alright, he was just a LITTLE sour. Just a little.

He placed his hands on his lap and inhaled deeply, before slowly let the air escape from his mouth. His jaw was clentchd to stop his eyes from simply watering up.

He didn't want to be here anymore.

"Okay."

Notes.

Yeah. Maddie's job.

He took another breath but then quickly shook his head. Nope. This wasn't working. "I don't know.....but I think i'm sorry." Surely Dima would know for what.

[lemon]

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Originally Posted by Kaos.Doodles

He placed his hands on his lap and inhaled deeply, before slowly let the air escape from his mouth. His jaw was clentchd to stop his eyes from simply watering up.

He didn't want to be here anymore.

"Okay."

Notes.

Yeah. Maddie's job.

He took another breath but then quickly shook his head. Nope. This wasn't working. "I don't know.....but I think i'm sorry." Surely Dima would know for what.

He.... he thought he was sorry?

Dima's eyes dropped to the floor, and he scuffed at the ground with toe of his shoe in silence. There was an awkward period of a lack of talking where he didn't know what to say, until he finally started spewing out things. Word vomit. Yeah.

"I don't even know why you did it. You just... stopped talking to me. If I bothered you somehow, why didn't you tell me and sort things out instead of just giving me the silent treatment? And you didn't have to SHOVE."

Even DOT didn't shove, and she was supposed to be the violent one.

[Kaos.Doodles]

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Originally Posted by lemon

He.... he thought he was sorry?

Dima's eyes dropped to the floor, and he scuffed at the ground with toe of his shoe in silence. There was an awkward period of a lack of talking where he didn't know what to say, until he finally started spewing out things. Word vomit. Yeah.

"I don't even know why you did it. You just... stopped talking to me. If I bothered you somehow, why didn't you tell me and sort things out instead of just giving me the silent treatment? And you didn't have to SHOVE."

Even DOT didn't shove, and she was supposed to be the violent one.

The silence was uncomfortable. It was like he was all alone despite the fact that Dima was only a few inches away from him.

"I did it because you made me frustrated and weren't talking to me. You were just busy drawing your picture." WHICH by the way he DIDN'T care about BECAUSE all he had wanted to do was talk to Dima BUT the STUPID picture took his attention away.

IT WAS SO EXASPERATING.

......"I didn't give you the silent treatment." His words came out quite and he lowered his head even as he said it, it seemed like a lie. Maybe it was the silent treatment but he had been angry. "You hugged Gabe."

[lemon]

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Originally Posted by Kaos.Doodles

The silence was uncomfortable. It was like he was all alone despite the fact that Dima was only a few inches away from him.

"I did it because you made me frustrated and weren't talking to me. You were just busy drawing your picture." WHICH by the way he DIDN'T care about BECAUSE all he had wanted to do was talk to Dima BUT the STUPID picture took his attention away.

IT WAS SO EXASPERATING.

......"I didn't give you the silent treatment." His words came out quite and he lowered his head even as he said it, it seemed like a lie. Maybe it was the silent treatment but he had been angry. "You hugged Gabe."

"I was only DRAWING instead of talking to you because you weren't talking to me in the first place! Why would I even try if you'd been ignoring me all day?" That was just pointless, and Dima didn't think it was fair for him to get angry when HE'D started it.

Did he not consider refusing to respond to someone 'the silent treatment'? "You did. And now you're lying." Which was even worse.

..... ..... ..... "... okay. What's wrong with that?"

[Kaos.Doodles]

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Originally Posted by lemon

"I was only DRAWING instead of talking to you because you weren't talking to me in the first place! Why would I even try if you'd been ignoring me all day?" That was just pointless, and Dima didn't think it was fair for him to get angry when HE'D started it.

Did he not consider refusing to respond to someone 'the silent treatment'? "You did. And now you're lying." Which was even worse.

..... ..... ..... "... okay. What's wrong with that?"

The bucket scrapped against the stone floor as Kyroh stood up angrily. "BECAUSE, YOU WERE SUPPOSE TO APOLOGIZE!" Obviously! He had too because he had broken the promise and the right thing to do was to say sorry. But he can't he hadn't even tried.

"But only because you didn't seem sorry at all, and if I didn't then I would have shoved you sooner." It annoyed him. It wasn't fair. Dima couldn't just-his mouth formed into a small o shape.

Kyroh blinked a few times until water started to pool up in his eyes. He had REFUSED to cry this year. He was a teenager now and so he had REFUSED IT. But his body wasn't listening to him, and one by one the tears began to fall.

He had thought it had been bad because Dima was purposely going against their agreement.

But it hurt a lot more to think that his best friend had actually forgotten it.

"We made a promise under the covers. The only guys we could hug were at other. Or family....or Toby and Grayson." It was a PROMISE. Kyroh remembered. "But then you napped with Thornton last year and right away this year you hug Gabe."

But...what did it matter now that Dima had forgotten.

[lemon]

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Originally Posted by Kaos.Doodles

The bucket scrapped against the stone floor as Kyroh stood up angrily. "BECAUSE, YOU WERE SUPPOSE TO APOLOGIZE!" Obviously! He had too because he had broken the promise and the right thing to do was to say sorry. But he can't he hadn't even tried.

"But only because you didn't seem sorry at all, and if I didn't then I would have shoved you sooner." It annoyed him. It wasn't fair. Dima couldn't just-his mouth formed into a small o shape.

Kyroh blinked a few times until water started to pool up in his eyes. He had REFUSED to cry this year. He was a teenager now and so he had REFUSED IT. But his body wasn't listening to him, and one by one the tears began to fall.

He had thought it had been bad because Dima was purposely going against their agreement.

But it hurt a lot more to think that his best friend had actually forgotten it.

"We made a promise under the covers. The only guys we could hug were at other. Or family....or Toby and Grayson." It was a PROMISE. Kyroh remembered. "But then you napped with Thornton last year and right away this year you hug Gabe."

But...what did it matter now that Dima had forgotten.

"How could I apologize for something I didn't even know I'd DONE?" Dima watched him stand up and get angry, trying not to do the same or run away like last time. Why couldn't Kyroh just talk to him properly instead of having to yell and make it so much harder?

Shoved him sooner? "Why were you shoving me at all? That's not nice. You can't say people are bullies when they do mean things to you and then do the same things to your friends." And Dima thought he was being ridiculous.

.... as soon as he spoke again, though, all traces of annoyance vanished. They HAD promised that, hadn't they? And he had....

"I... I'm sorry. I... forgot about that."

[Kaos.Doodles]

Rubbing his face with his hands Kyroh said nothing at all. It WASN'T nice to shove Dima. Maybe.....maybe he really was a bully? He always got into fights with Maddie and made her upset. And then he shoved Dima. Maybe he WASN'T a superhero or a good person maybe he just sucked and was a stupid Bully and was just like the Green Goblin and tried to act good but was really TERRIBLE.

He rubbed his face some more before slowly pulling down his now wet hands.

"It's fine Dima."

[lemon]

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Originally Posted by Kaos.Doodles

Rubbing his face with his hands Kyroh said nothing at all. It WASN'T nice to shove Dima. Maybe.....maybe he really was a bully? He always got into fights with Maddie and made her upset. And then he shoved Dima. Maybe he WASN'T a superhero or a good person maybe he just sucked and was a stupid Bully and was just like the Green Goblin and tried to act good but was really TERRIBLE.

He rubbed his face some more before slowly pulling down his now wet hands.

"It's fine Dima."

It wasn't fine. How could he say it was fine? Dima's stomach was slowly sinking until he was sure it had reached his toes. He had promised, forgotten about his promise, broken it, been mean to one of his best friends, and made Kyroh CRY. How was that fine?

"It's not fine. It's my fault. I shouldn't have forgotten. And I shouldn't have hugged Gabe. And I shouldn't have left you all alone in the dorm on our first night back. And I shouldn't said all those mean things to you just now. I made you cry. I'm a bad friend. I'm... sorry."

Could... could he hug him? Dima didn't know if it was rally advisable or even allowed right now, but he did anyway.

[itsjustjesse]

What was she doing sitting in a broom closet staring down a cat? No one would know – not even her. She hadn’t even seen the little monster until it called at her.

“Hello evil” she hissed at the little tabby cat. Sure it was cute but to her it was a nuisance even still. “thing” she muttered at the rather cute thing. But she never would ever want to care for one…she couldn’t her nose already was twitching as she thought of how allergic she normally was. Even after taking he potion she was cautious.

The cat’s ears twitched at her as it jumped backwards from its standing position. The fur on its back raised the poor thing must have been petrified but really she’d rather it stay away from her than face any possible consequences.

SPOILER!!: Textbook & notes

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Weather

Curled in a ball If a cat is curled in a ball everything is still and calm for the moment, but one should keep alert for something coming in the future.

Laying with forehead against the floor If a cat is sleeping with it's forehead to the floor it means stormy weather will be coming.

stretched out If a cat is fully stretched out it means that good days are ahead with lots of sun.

on it's side with paw over face If a cat is fully on it's side sleeping with it's paw over it's face, this means a snow storm is coming.

Washing face and ears only If a cat is washing it's face and ears only, rain is coming.

Points tail to fire If a cat points it's tail to fire or another heat source, that means that heavy rain or frost is coming.

Behaviors
Cat following If a cat is following you, it means you will be receiving money.

washing paw three times If a cat washes it paws three times it means you will receive a visitor from the direction they are looking.

grooming with paw at right ear If a cat is grooming with their paw to their right ear, it means a gentlemen will soon visit.

grooming with paw at left ear If a cat is grooming with their paw to their left ear, it means a woman will soon visit.

Washing paw only If a cat is washing it's paw only and less or more then three times it means that someone is upset with you.

Jumps from standing position if a cat is standing and all the sudden jumps straight up, that means an intruder will be coming.

Turns three times If a cat turns in a circle three time, it means you will gain a new friend.

swats at the air If a cat swats at the air, it means you will get good news soon.

swatting at air: swats at the air If a cat swats at the air, it means you will get good news soon. it hopefully means that Claire's taking the cat...or it'll be dead. yeah maybe it'd be dead.

Jumping from a standing position: an intruder will be coming. Right. So maybe I should get out of the maintenance broom closet? Because I’m probably intruding on the brooms sanctuary…really I don’t think there will be an intruder but the cat was intrusive to me really.

[Stefan]

This boy can thank his obsession over detective stuff, because he was able to camouflage himself into somebody that didn’t look familiar. Ethan had to skip some classes that term, as he recuperates from a mild bout of dragon pox. Thank Merlin for magic, he’s back to being healthy. The sickness did cause emotional imbalance in him. He felt like he failed his House somehow, and that didn’t sit well with him.

Sporting a hoodie and wearing his Stormtrooper helmet, he hurriedly went up to the Ground Floor from their Common Room and took refuge inside the…wait…Broom Closet? Apparently he hasn’t explored the castle that much from last year, because he missed the room underneath the stairs. Ethan looked around and poked the stuff that was inside the room with his wand.

Poke. Poke. Poke.

Ethan flopped on the floor, sat back and started to re-read the book Ella gave him years ago. However, he’d find himself distracted by occasionally stopping every other paragraph. Another thing that didn’t sit well with him was Gregoire’s death. He was friends with the former Transfer, and he watched over him just like a big brother, and as his prefect. Well, former prefect. Ethan rolled his eyes beneath the helmet and continued to read. He will just stay there until dinner time comes.

So far…so good.

[SweetPeea]

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Originally Posted by Mordred

This boy can thank his obsession over detective stuff, because he was able to camouflage himself into somebody that didn’t look familiar. Ethan had to skip some classes that term, as he recuperates from a mild bout of dragon pox. Thank Merlin for magic, he’s back to being healthy. The sickness did cause emotional imbalance in him. He felt like he failed his House somehow, and that didn’t sit well with him.

Sporting a hoodie and wearing his Stormtrooper helmet, he hurriedly went up to the Ground Floor from their Common Room and took refuge inside the…wait…Broom Closet? Apparently he hasn’t explored the castle that much from last year, because he missed the room underneath the stairs. Ethan looked around and poked the stuff that was inside the room with his wand.

Poke. Poke. Poke.

Ethan flopped on the floor, sat back and started to re-read the book Ella gave him years ago. However, he’d find himself distracted by occasionally stopping every other paragraph. Another thing that didn’t sit well with him was Gregoire’s death. He was friends with the former Transfer, and he watched over him just like a big brother, and as his prefect. Well, former prefect. Ethan rolled his eyes beneath the helmet and continued to read. He will just stay there until dinner time comes.

So far…so good.

She was feeling very tired today & very sad as well for reasons that probably needed questioning, but she'd rather not discuss them at the moment. There was a lot going on with the fourteen year old & that was something she was feeling very uncertain of. Particularly pertaining to her father's continuous overprotective antics, her questionable feelings of uncertainty with her father's motto that she swore by & of course...a certain nice Slytherin boy she hadn't seen in what seemed like the longest time.

Where had Ethan Mordaunt vanished to? And when it happened, why had her mind gone through ten thousand disastrous possible scenarios that sounded terrible? Also, why had the thought of Ethan Mordaunt caused the girl to get all flustered thinking about him...thinking about his smile...his eyes...his voice....his surprisingly gentle touch when he held her hand that one time. Not to mention, their incredible connection to playing the piano? That was something she really missed about seeing Ethan, playing the piano together. It was just a time that she could really be herself with him & not have to worry about her stutter or trying to think of stuff to say, because when it came to music, sometimes words didn't have to be said, it was all emotion through the music.

Josette stopped walking entirely realizing that her face was feeling very warm & she knew exactly what was happening. That her face was going back to that normal bright red when she'd gotten to thinking about Ethan like this. WHY WAS THIS HAPPENING?! Josette knew that some questioning with Sophie later would be very helpful, because all of this was still very confusing!

She took an immediate turn passed the Great Hall covering her cheeks in hopes that she might avoid being seen with her red face. But worrying about people seeing her only made it worse & that was making the girl desperate to just hide until her face didn't feel so warm again. After she passed the busy Great Hall, there was her sanctuary ahead for the time being: The Broom Closet. Probably not the best place to hide from everyone, but it would have to do & at that particular moment it was good enough for Josette!

The Ravenclaw neared the door quickly & pulled it open not noticing there were someone in there right away. She slipped inside of the broom closet & shut the door behind her letting out a bit sight of relief. But before she could even saying or do anything to try & calm herself down, she heard a noise which made her freeze. Was there someone in there with her? Josette very slowly & cautiously turned her head to look behind her, but didn't see anyone...until she heard another noise...below her. She whimpered a little bit as her eyes slowly traveled down & that was when she had discovered this...creature sitting on the floor hunched over! It was unlike any other creature she had seen before & it looked terrifying! Which is why...Josette suddenly let out a terrified shriek!

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Doing the first thing that came to mind, she reached for one of the brooms & started whacking away at the scary white faced creature! Of course she wouldn't hurt any creature in any situation, but this was a creature she had never seen before in her life & it was HUGE! She thought the broom would help, but it didn't seem to be doing much because the creature was still moving. That was when she turned her back to the creature & desperately tried to get the closet door open, which wouldn't for some reason, until it suddenly went flying open, taking Josette with it. She flew out of the closet & fell to the ground. Josette quickly whipped her head around, only to the see the creature again & she let out another fearful scream.

"P-PLEASE D-DON'T EAT ME!"

[Stefan]

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Originally Posted by SweetPeea

She was feeling very tired today & very sad as well for reasons that probably needed questioning, but she'd rather not discuss them at the moment. There was a lot going on with the fourteen year old & that was something she was feeling very uncertain of. Particularly pertaining to her father's continuous overprotective antics, her questionable feelings of uncertainty with her father's motto that she swore by & of course...a certain nice Slytherin boy she hadn't seen in what seemed like the longest time.

Where had Ethan Mordaunt vanished to? And when it happened, why had her mind gone through ten thousand disastrous possible scenarios that sounded terrible? Also, why had the thought of Ethan Mordaunt caused the girl to get all flustered thinking about him...thinking about his smile...his eyes...his voice....his surprisingly gentle touch when he held her hand that one time. Not to mention, their incredible connection to playing the piano? That was something she really missed about seeing Ethan, playing the piano together. It was just a time that she could really be herself with him & not have to worry about her stutter or trying to think of stuff to say, because when it came to music, sometimes words didn't have to be said, it was all emotion through the music.

Josette stopped walking entirely realizing that her face was feeling very warm & she knew exactly what was happening. That her face was going back to that normal bright red when she'd gotten to thinking about Ethan like this. WHY WAS THIS HAPPENING?! Josette knew that some questioning with Sophie later would be very helpful, because all of this was still very confusing!

She took an immediate turn passed the Great Hall covering her cheeks in hopes that she might avoid being seen with her red face. But worrying about people seeing her only made it worse & that was making the girl desperate to just hide until her face didn't feel so warm again. After she passed the busy Great Hall, there was her sanctuary ahead for the time being: The Broom Closet. Probably not the best place to hide from everyone, but it would have to do & at that particular moment it was good enough for Josette!

The Ravenclaw neared the door quickly & pulled it open not noticing there were someone in there right away. She slipped inside of the broom closet & shut the door behind her letting out a bit sight of relief. But before she could even saying or do anything to try & calm herself down, she heard a noise which made her freeze. Was there someone in there with her? Josette very slowly & cautiously turned her head to look behind her, but didn't see anyone...until she heard another noise...below her. She whimpered a little bit as her eyes slowly traveled down & that was when she had discovered this...creature sitting on the floor hunched over! It was unlike any other creature she had seen before & it looked terrifying! Which is why...Josette suddenly let out a terrified shriek!

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Doing the first thing that came to mind, she reached for one of the brooms & started whacking away at the scary white faced creature! Of course she wouldn't hurt any creature in any situation, but this was a creature she had never seen before in her life & it was HUGE! She thought the broom would help, but it didn't seem to be doing much because the creature was still moving. That was when she turned her back to the creature & desperately tried to get the closet door open, which wouldn't for some reason, until it suddenly went flying open, taking Josette with it. She flew out of the closet & fell to the ground. Josette quickly whipped her head around, only to the see the creature again & she let out another fearful scream.

"P-PLEASE D-DON'T EAT ME!"

“Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody's around - nobody big, I mean - except me. And I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff - I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That's all I do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be.”

Ethan read, and re-read that paragraph over and over again until it all became clear to him. It talks about being mature, being a leader, and above all, being a good friend not just to a particular few, but to everyone. His thoughts brought him back to Gregoire when the kid didn’t know anybody…and could hardly speak English. What made him feel sick was the fact that the incident could have been prevented. He could have been the Catcher in the Rye.

Ethan’s thoughts seeped through the gaps of the broom closet’s walls when a girl came in haste. Was she okay? Was she being pursued by someone? Was there an acromantula outside?! Well, maybe not because they’re supposed to be safe inside school. The 16 year old shrugged it off and flipped the pages of the book to look for another chapter. Ethan assumed that the girl was a transfer because she didn’t look familiar to him, so it was just logical to leave her alone. The problem is, the girl started to freak out.

“Hey, is—ow! OUCH! OUCH! STOP!!! OUCH! You’re going to scratch my helmet! OW!” Ethan ducked, and tried his best to hold on to the broom. “STOP!” Seriously?? HE WAS JUST READING A BOOK FOR CRYING OUT LOUD…AND INSIDE A BROOM CLOSET! Just goes to show that it’s NOT safe ANYWHERE inside the school anymore. The whacking stopped, and Ethan got up to catch up to the girl, only to find her outside on the floor looking terrified.

HOLY STARS ABOVE. He knows that face.

Ethan removed his helmet, his hair tousled. “J-Josie?” How in the world did that happen? She looked more beautiful this time! His insides churned once more, definitely not prepared with the 'meet-up'. Ethan blinked and got closer to her. “I…I am soooo sooo sorry…” The fair haired boy crouched near her checking if she’s okay. “Are you hurt? Should we go see the Healer?” Ethan forgot about his ‘hiding’ for once, and realized it too late.

He too was as red as a ripe tomato.

[SweetPeea]

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Originally Posted by Mordred

“Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody's around - nobody big, I mean - except me. And I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff - I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That's all I do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be.”

Ethan read, and re-read that paragraph over and over again until it all became clear to him. It talks about being mature, being a leader, and above all, being a good friend not just to a particular few, but to everyone. His thoughts brought him back to Gregoire when the kid didn’t know anybody…and could hardly speak English. What made him feel sick was the fact that the incident could have been prevented. He could have been the Catcher in the Rye.

Ethan’s thoughts seeped through the gaps of the broom closet’s walls when a girl came in haste. Was she okay? Was she being pursued by someone? Was there an acromantula outside?! Well, maybe not because they’re supposed to be safe inside school. The 16 year old shrugged it off and flipped the pages of the book to look for another chapter. Ethan assumed that the girl was a transfer because she didn’t look familiar to him, so it was just logical to leave her alone. The problem is, the girl started to freak out.

“Hey, is—ow! OUCH! OUCH! STOP!!! OUCH! You’re going to scratch my helmet! OW!” Ethan ducked, and tried his best to hold on to the broom. “STOP!” Seriously?? HE WAS JUST READING A BOOK FOR CRYING OUT LOUD…AND INSIDE A BROOM CLOSET! Just goes to show that it’s NOT safe ANYWHERE inside the school anymore. The whacking stopped, and Ethan got up to catch up to the girl, only to find her outside on the floor looking terrified.

HOLY STARS ABOVE. He knows that face.

Ethan removed his helmet, his hair tousled. “J-Josie?” How in the world did that happen? She looked more beautiful this time! His insides churned once more, definitely not prepared with the 'meet-up'. Ethan blinked and got closer to her. “I…I am soooo sooo sorry…” The fair haired boy crouched near her checking if she’s okay. “Are you hurt? Should we go see the Healer?” Ethan forgot about his ‘hiding’ for once, and realized it too late.

He too was as red as a ripe tomato.

Josette could feel as she if were going to pass out at many moment. Not only did this creature have a very terrifying white face, but NOW she discovered it could TALK! This situation was only getting more & more worse! Not to mention, it was making the fourteen year old regret going into that closet at all, especially since it was already preoccupied. Was this going to be her end? How was her father going to react when he received a letter that his only child had been killed by some unknown creature...THAT COULD TALK?!

It was all just so ter-

Just then she heard the creature speak her name & that was when she was about to lose it. It had also exposed itself from its hiding place in the closet & was now standing above her. Josie's heart was beating so loud, she could barely even manage to make out what the creature was saying. All she could do was watch in fear as it was reaching for its head & was now...taking it off? Oh no, was he about to recreate a scene from that story about the Headless Horseman & throw his head at her?!

But just then...

The girl's face went white as if she had just seen someone come back from the dead, not like the ghosts in the school, she was used to those spirits. She slowly blinked & looked in disbelief to discover that it was...Ethan Mordaunt crouching beside her. Now she was truly in disbelief, almost to the point that she couldn't even try to come up with words. Not hearing any of his words he was speaking to her, the girl didn't respond. All she could manage was physical movement, which would explain why her hand was suddenly touching his face to see if it was really him. She blinked again & opened her mouth to mutter one word:

"E-Ethan?"

[Stefan]

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Originally Posted by SweetPeea

Josette could feel as she if were going to pass out at many moment. Not only did this creature have a very terrifying white face, but NOW she discovered it could TALK! This situation was only getting more & more worse! Not to mention, it was making the fourteen year old regret going into that closet at all, especially since it was already preoccupied. Was this going to be her end? How was her father going to react when he received a letter that his only child had been killed by some unknown creature...THAT COULD TALK?!

It was all just so ter-

Just then she heard the creature speak her name & that was when she was about to lose it. It had also exposed itself from its hiding place in the closet & was now standing above her. Josie's heart was beating so loud, she could barely even manage to make out what the creature was saying. All she could do was watch in fear as it was reaching for its head & was now...taking it off? Oh no, was he about to recreate a scene from that story about the Headless Horseman & throw his head at her?!

But just then...

The girl's face went white as if she had just seen someone come back from the dead, not like the ghosts in the school, she was used to those spirits. She slowly blinked & looked in disbelief to discover that it was...Ethan Mordaunt crouching beside her. Now she was truly in disbelief, almost to the point that she couldn't even try to come up with words. Not hearing any of his words he was speaking to her, the girl didn't respond. All she could manage was physical movement, which would explain why her hand was suddenly touching his face to see if it was really him. She blinked again & opened her mouth to mutter one word:

"E-Ethan?"

One thing that he hates the most, is when people think he’s some sort of freak. Well, maybe he is because he’s so obsessed with an ancient pop-culture stuff that probably a few or none would understand. Except maybe Flamsteed and Simon.

Ethan blinked a couple of times as he stared back at the girl in front of him. Could it be really Josie? What happened over summer? How come she’s more beautiful now? Definitely it’s not a bad thing, but the Slytherin could not believe that it was possible. The Slytherin was definitely out of words. Yes. Ethan Mordaunt. The boy who talks a lot of nonsense went blank.

That stammer though. The stuttering that he finds adorable and cute. Yeah, there’s only one girl in that school that has a speech impediment that he loves. And yes, there can only be one. Ethan’s face broke into his signature beamy smile. He unknowingly tilted his head, and stared back at the pretty face.

“Hi…” was the only thing he could say. It didn’t help that she was touching his face. “Yeah, it’s me.” Dear Merlin. Can he hug her now?

[SweetPeea]

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Originally Posted by Mordred

One thing that he hates the most, is when people think he’s some sort of freak. Well, maybe he is because he’s so obsessed with an ancient pop-culture stuff that probably a few or none would understand. Except maybe Flamsteed and Simon.

Ethan blinked a couple of times as he stared back at the girl in front of him. Could it be really Josie? What happened over summer? How come she’s more beautiful now? Definitely it’s not a bad thing, but the Slytherin could not believe that it was possible. The Slytherin was definitely out of words. Yes. Ethan Mordaunt. The boy who talks a lot of nonsense went blank.

That stammer though. The stuttering that he finds adorable and cute. Yeah, there’s only one girl in that school that has a speech impediment that he loves. And yes, there can only be one. Ethan’s face broke into his signature beamy smile. He unknowingly tilted his head, and stared back at the pretty face.

“Hi…” was the only thing he could say. It didn’t help that she was touching his face. “Yeah, it’s me.” Dear Merlin. Can he hug her now?

She wasn't losing her mind was she? She couldn't have been! Unless...she had been killed by the creature so quickly & had now moved on into the afterlife? And Ethan was here too. But it didn't make sense, shouldn't she be like all of the other ghosts in school? Unless..she wasn't dead & she hadn't moved on. And Ethan really was there.

But this was somehow a different Ethan. It really was Ethan, but he looked a bit different. Had he grown taller? Even his face looked different to her, certainly not in a bad way, but his face definitely resembled what she would imagine a handsome prince might look like or a dashingly charming hero from one of her books!

Why were her cheeks feeling warm again..

Josette came back into reality when Ethan had spoken to her again. And she felt very relieved to know that it was him, particularly when he had confirmed it himself. Without thinking, except for the fact that she was very relieved & happy, the fourth year quickly managed to work her arms around his chest bringing herself close to him for a hug..for confirmation purposes of course..

...and also a slight fear that he might disappear again if she let go of him.

[Stefan]

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Originally Posted by SweetPeea

She wasn't losing her mind was she? She couldn't have been! Unless...she had been killed by the creature so quickly & had now moved on into the afterlife? And Ethan was here too. But it didn't make sense, shouldn't she be like all of the other ghosts in school? Unless..she wasn't dead & she hadn't moved on. And Ethan really was there.

But this was somehow a different Ethan. It really was Ethan, but he looked a bit different. Had he grown taller? Even his face looked different to her, certainly not in a bad way, but his face definitely resembled what she would imagine a handsome prince might look like or a dashingly charming hero from one of her books!

Why were her cheeks feeling warm again..

Josette came back into reality when Ethan had spoken to her again. And she felt very relieved to know that it was him, particularly when he had confirmed it himself. Without thinking, except for the fact that she was very relieved & happy, the fourth year quickly managed to work her arms around his chest bringing herself close to him for a hug..for confirmation purposes of course..

...and also a slight fear that he might disappear again if she let go of him.

Ethan was hoping to bump into Josie in a more...appropriate manner. Like...somewhere in the Lake? Or the Library...or, anywhere else in school except the broom closet. Why do these things happen in unusual places anyway? Seriously, it’s cramping his moves.

The Slytherin was kind of scared because he knew that Josie can get hurt easily. That one time he played ‘dead’ in the snow? That got her big time, and Ethan felt like crap afterwards. The sixteen year old realized that it might have triggered something in her to act that way. Nevertheless, Ethan has accepted the fact that Josie is wired differently amongst the others. It shouldn’t be too hard to understand that, yes?

Ethan gave her a quizzical look. Why wasn’t she saying anything? Did he...did he offend her in anyway? Well,he hasn’t said anything yet aside from the usual greeting...so...what’s up with the silence.

And then...as if in perfect slow-motion...Ethan saw the hug coming. Automatically, he received it with open arms and a smile. Heh. Who wouldn’t want that right? The prettiest girl in school was hugging him. He was winning at life BIG TIME.

Then it hit him. There was still silence. “Jo?...Is...is everything okay?” he asked while hugging her. “I’m sorry if I scared you.” Stupid helmet really. Ethan bit his lip and waited for Josie to release him. He’s scared to look at her. What if she’s crying? What will he do???

[SweetPeea]

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Originally Posted by Mordred

Ethan was hoping to bump into Josie in a more...appropriate manner. Like...somewhere in the Lake? Or the Library...or, anywhere else in school except the broom closet. Why do these things happen in unusual places anyway? Seriously, it’s cramping his moves.

The Slytherin was kind of scared because he knew that Josie can get hurt easily. That one time he played ‘dead’ in the snow? That got her big time, and Ethan felt like crap afterwards. The sixteen year old realized that it might have triggered something in her to act that way. Nevertheless, Ethan has accepted the fact that Josie is wired differently amongst the others. It shouldn’t be too hard to understand that, yes?

Ethan gave her a quizzical look. Why wasn’t she saying anything? Did he...did he offend her in anyway? Well,he hasn’t said anything yet aside from the usual greeting...so...what’s up with the silence.

And then...as if in perfect slow-motion...Ethan saw the hug coming. Automatically, he received it with open arms and a smile. Heh. Who wouldn’t want that right? The prettiest girl in school was hugging him. He was winning at life BIG TIME.

Then it hit him. There was still silence. “Jo?...Is...is everything okay?” he asked while hugging her. “I’m sorry if I scared you.” Stupid helmet really. Ethan bit his lip and waited for Josie to release him. He’s scared to look at her. What if she’s crying? What will he do???

There was another feeling now that had come over the fourth year, which happened the moment his arms wrapped around her small frame: safe. Of course she couldn't say that out loud, but it was true. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but something about Ethan's hug just seemed to make everything else in her mind just rest at ease.

He was speaking again & Josette was still trying to come up with words, seeing as to how her mind wasn't comprehending words still, mainly from enjoying the hug so much. Again she couldn't say that, but she knew she at least had to answer his questions. From what she managed to hear from Ethan, he was asking her if she everything was okay, to which Josette slowly nodded before letting go of Ethan. "E-Everything's fine..."

Then she heard an apology coming from him & she shook her head. "I-It's okay..Y-You hadn't meant to.." Actually. "I-I should apologize to you...S-Sorry I a-attacked you with te broom.." She blushed a little embarrassed for doing that, she felt terrible now that she realized who it was. "D-Did I hurt your head?" Josette took a moment trying to examine his face & head for any cuts or bruises she might have caused.

From the looks of it, he seemed to be alright. Right?

..Right?

[Stefan]

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Originally Posted by SweetPeea

There was another feeling now that had come over the fourth year, which happened the moment his arms wrapped around her small frame: safe. Of course she couldn't say that out loud, but it was true. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but something about Ethan's hug just seemed to make everything else in her mind just rest at ease.

He was speaking again & Josette was still trying to come up with words, seeing as to how her mind wasn't comprehending words still, mainly from enjoying the hug so much. Again she couldn't say that, but she knew she at least had to answer his questions. From what she managed to hear from Ethan, he was asking her if she everything was okay, to which Josette slowly nodded before letting go of Ethan. "E-Everything's fine..."

Then she heard an apology coming from him & she shook her head. "I-It's okay..Y-You hadn't meant to.." Actually. "I-I should apologize to you...S-Sorry I a-attacked you with te broom.." She blushed a little embarrassed for doing that, she felt terrible now that she realized who it was. "D-Did I hurt your head?" Josette took a moment trying to examine his face & head for any cuts or bruises she might have caused.

From the looks of it, he seemed to be alright. Right?

..Right?

Merlin. Can they just hug forever?! It was such a nice feeling, and he felt like not ending it. Hugs are powerful, and he too felt happy...and at home. He rarely gets a hug back, you see. Ethan’s more of the ‘you-sad-I-hug-you’ kind of guy and that’s okay with him. But getting a hug for a change is something that the 16 year old will treasure. Who’d want to hug a weirdo kid like him, right? RIGHT?

Ethan too slowly let go of her and immediately looked at her eyes. Was she crying? Was she hurt? The boy grinned with relief when she finally spoke. “You scared me there for a bit.” The Slytherin laughed and realized that he was holding her hands. Awkkkkkwaaaaaard. But he did miss her a lot so...

Chuckling still, “You’re not just good riding a broom, but you know how to fight with it!” Ethan reached up to his head and ruffled his messy hair. “I’m good, don’t worry. I bump my head most of the time anyway, so my head’s used to attacks.” Just...not being hit repeatedly which Josie did. Haha! Ethan reached out to his helmet and showed it to Josie. “It does look scary, doesn’t it? I mean, if you don’t know what this is.” He didn’t need to be a genius to figure out why Josie’s so scared. Obviously, his fandom is OLDER than Mr. Potter himself, so introductions must be made.

“Stormtrooper Helmet, meets Miss Josie Edayson.” Ethan beamed at her as he placed the helmet on her lap. “It’s a toy actually. There’s nothing to be scared about.” So...everything good?

[SweetPeea]

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Originally Posted by Mordred

Merlin. Can they just hug forever?! It was such a nice feeling, and he felt like not ending it. Hugs are powerful, and he too felt happy...and at home. He rarely gets a hug back, you see. Ethan’s more of the ‘you-sad-I-hug-you’ kind of guy and that’s okay with him. But getting a hug for a change is something that the 16 year old will treasure. Who’d want to hug a weirdo kid like him, right? RIGHT?

Ethan too slowly let go of her and immediately looked at her eyes. Was she crying? Was she hurt? The boy grinned with relief when she finally spoke. “You scared me there for a bit.” The Slytherin laughed and realized that he was holding her hands. Awkkkkkwaaaaaard. But he did miss her a lot so...

Chuckling still, “You’re not just good riding a broom, but you know how to fight with it!” Ethan reached up to his head and ruffled his messy hair. “I’m good, don’t worry. I bump my head most of the time anyway, so my head’s used to attacks.” Just...not being hit repeatedly which Josie did. Haha! Ethan reached out to his helmet and showed it to Josie. “It does look scary, doesn’t it? I mean, if you don’t know what this is.” He didn’t need to be a genius to figure out why Josie’s so scared. Obviously, his fandom is OLDER than Mr. Potter himself, so introductions must be made.

“Stormtrooper Helmet, meets Miss Josie Edayson.” Ethan beamed at her as he placed the helmet on her lap. “It’s a toy actually. There’s nothing to be scared about.” So...everything good?

She looked down the floor for a brief moment after their hug at ended. But was a bit surprised to find him looking into her eyes when she had lifted her head looking back into his eyes. Being this close, definitely made the fourteen year old's face feel a bit warm again. And that was definitely getting worse when she had noticed...he was holding her hands.

....As awkward as it was...Josie didn't pull away..

...Just....because...she didn't...

Josie felt more embarrassed when Ethan went on to tell her how she was good with fighting with a broom. She groaned thoroughly embarrassed before whispering, "I-I hadn't meant to u-use it as a weapon....I-I just thought you were...some f-form a scary...dangerous c-creature.." The Ravenclaw couldn't help letting out another, "I-I'm sorry..", as he seemed to be alright with her attack upon him. She watched as he reached for his helmet & took a half step backwards (still holding his hands) as he showed it to her.

Not long after there were introductions made between the young girl & Ethan's helmet. She nodded "I-It's nice to meet you..S-Stormtrooper Helmet.." Josie couldn't help but smile a bit feeling silly for talking to an inanimate object...unless it was real. Oh, but wait Ethan had just told her it was a toy, so mhmm everything was quite alright. She looked up at Ethan before nodding once more, "E-Everything's good.."

But that didn't distract her mind from asking him, "S-So...U-Um...Why were you wearing...t-this....in the b-broom closet....in t-the dark...?"

[Stefan]

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Originally Posted by SweetPeea

She looked down the floor for a brief moment after their hug at ended. But was a bit surprised to find him looking into her eyes when she had lifted her head looking back into his eyes. Being this close, definitely made the fourteen year old's face feel a bit warm again. And that was definitely getting worse when she had noticed...he was holding her hands.

....As awkward as it was...Josie didn't pull away..

...Just....because...she didn't...

Josie felt more embarrassed when Ethan went on to tell her how she was good with fighting with a broom. She groaned thoroughly embarrassed before whispering, "I-I hadn't meant to u-use it as a weapon....I-I just thought you were...some f-form a scary...dangerous c-creature.." The Ravenclaw couldn't help letting out another, "I-I'm sorry..", as he seemed to be alright with her attack upon him. She watched as he reached for his helmet & took a half step backwards (still holding his hands) as he showed it to her.

Not long after there were introductions made between the young girl & Ethan's helmet. She nodded "I-It's nice to meet you..S-Stormtrooper Helmet.." Josie couldn't help but smile a bit feeling silly for talking to an inanimate object...unless it was real. Oh, but wait Ethan had just told her it was a toy, so mhmm everything was quite alright. She looked up at Ethan before nodding once more, "E-Everything's good.."

But that didn't distract her mind from asking him, "S-So...U-Um...Why were you wearing...t-this....in the b-broom closet....in t-the dark...?"

You know what, this holding hands business is really great. And the fact that she DIDN’T let go made it more awesome! WHERE IS HIS WATSON TO WITNESS THIS??! Ethan bit the inside of his cheek to prevent himself from squealing with joy. He’s just so happy at the moment, and wanted to TWIRL. Welp, too bad Simon’s not there to witness it. Or Grayson. Or whoever cared about him and his crush. Hehehe.

Ethan noticed the slight blush on Josie’s face but that did not stop him from holding her hand either. It felt nice, so why let go, right?

The blond Slytherin was too busy admiring his company that he didn’t catch any of her explanation. In fact, he kept on grinning from ear-to-ear, then mutterd a soft, “It’s okay.” to her. Really, she could hit him with a Beater, and he wouldn’t care at all. Josie’s too cute, hmmkay? The sixteen year old tucked the helmet under his arm after the introductions and tilted his head on the side.

Wait. What was the question?

Oh!

“Uh…yeah, I was just…looking for a quiet place to read. Library’s too loud for my liking…Corridors are too busy, our Common Room’s noisy...” But yeah, enough about him! “Aaand what are you doing here? Were you running away from something?”

And yes, he was still holding her hand. Nothing awkward going on…

[SweetPeea]

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Originally Posted by Mordred

You know what, this holding hands business is really great. And the fact that she DIDN’T let go made it more awesome! WHERE IS HIS WATSON TO WITNESS THIS??! Ethan bit the inside of his cheek to prevent himself from squealing with joy. He’s just so happy at the moment, and wanted to TWIRL. Welp, too bad Simon’s not there to witness it. Or Grayson. Or whoever cared about him and his crush. Hehehe.

Ethan noticed the slight blush on Josie’s face but that did not stop him from holding her hand either. It felt nice, so why let go, right?

The blond Slytherin was too busy admiring his company that he didn’t catch any of her explanation. In fact, he kept on grinning from ear-to-ear, then mutterd a soft, “It’s okay.” to her. Really, she could hit him with a Beater, and he wouldn’t care at all. Josie’s too cute, hmmkay? The sixteen year old tucked the helmet under his arm after the introductions and tilted his head on the side.

Wait. What was the question?

Oh!

“Uh…yeah, I was just…looking for a quiet place to read. Library’s too loud for my liking…Corridors are too busy, our Common Room’s noisy...” But yeah, enough about him! “Aaand what are you doing here? Were you running away from something?”

And yes, he was still holding her hand. Nothing awkward going on…

The only thing that could ruin this holding hand situation that was going on...which was really nice, would be if her hands started sweating or something..which they weren't at the moment, so she definitely felt relieved. She was also surprised when Ethan still hadn't let go of her hand, even though she was blushing, thank Merlin.

But there was something strange she picked up on, Ethan was looking at her, but it wasn't just that...it was more like...he was doing what one of those heroic characters in her novel did when he was finally reunited with his long lost love after rescuing her from the wretched wizard who planned to keep her to himself forever. The word she was looking for was admiring. It was like Ethan was admiring her & when she had realized that, her face was beginning to feel warmer than before.

....Drats..

Nevertheless, Ethan was not telling her why he was hiding in the broom closet & it absolutely made sense now, a quiet place to read. She nodded with a soft smile, "T-That makes sense...A-And then I-I had to come & disrupt your s-secret space..." She felt the need to apologize to him again, but refrained from seeing as to how she had already done so...multiple times.

Now, what was she doing here?

...She knew she couldn't say it...

Josette cleared her throat & tried to think of something to say. "U-Um...I-I was...just....f-feeling a bit....w-warm...." Right? "I-I thought I may faint or possibly swoon....S-So I thought perhaps the u-um...broom closet was a-a place I could rest a m-moment..."

Mhmm, that was her story...and that's what she was sticking with. There was no way he would figure out she was blushing at the thought of him. Right?

...Right?