Robert set the large stack of books on the edge of the window and went back to browsing. At her words he turned and looked at her, "What? Why do you care what I do? Why Mariska? You've already shown you don't give a damn about me so why should you care what I do and who I hang out with?" He sighed in exasperation and went back to looking at the books. At her words he gritted his teeth but didn't look at her again, "You know bloody well what I mean." He slid a book he had pulled out back into it's place hard causing it to make a clanking noise as it hit the shelf and looked at her. "Oh, you look tired let me just carry you up to where we need to go," he began mimicking Cayden and Mariska. "I can walk but sure. Beautiful? Me?" He scoffed and turned away from her and then back placing his hands on her arms and said in his regular voice, "Yes you...you're beautiful alright. I can see why Cayden likes you and it's the exact same reasons why I like you. But you drive me insane at times." He pulled back from her with a frustrated groan not bothering to address her last question. The woman was constantly riling him up. He wanted to force some sense into her physically and hug and kiss her at the same time and it drove him insane.

Mari shifted on her feet a bit as Robert called her out on her comment. She shrugged. " I don't care, I just..." She trailed off and she blushed slightly as he went back to looking at the books. She held a few in her own hands but she soon set them by the window too. She made an annoyed little sound as he began imitating her and Cayden," That's not what it was like, it was just...just a spur of the moment decision." She said, and then she realized she was defending herself for no reason. She was going to shoot back with another smart comment when suddenly, Robert's hands were on her arms and he was telling her she was beautiful. Mariska looked up at him , all the irritation and need to argue gone for the moment as Robert opened up to her, and then become exasperated with her again. She watched him for a moment, and again, she acted on impulse, not quite sure why she was acting the way she was. She reached out and took one of his hands in her own, watching him with an odd, thoughtful expression on her face as she did.

Robert looked at her, "You just what, Mariska? You just like to mess with me? Test me for your own morbid amusement?" He shook his head and turned away from her yet again. Hearing her make a sound as he did his imitation he glanced at her, "So? Who cares.... We're done remember? So go spend time with lover boy. Run down the bloody halls for all I care." He grimaced as the words left his mouth. He was getting just as bad at hiding the lies and the truth as Lyra was. That was the last thing he wanted her to do. His eyes widened slightly as Mariska reached out and took one of his hands. Swallowing he looked at her and closed his eyes, "Don't...." He whispered softly. "I can't keep going on this emotional see-saw..." He opened his eyes letting his green eyes meet hers softly. Leaning down he rested his forehead against hers and entwined his fingers in hers. This felt right and wrong all at the same time. He knew the moment they went back it would be back to normal after all he was pretty sure there was something between Cayden and Mariska and he didn't know what was going on with him and Lyra but... he couldn't bring himself to care.

Mariska wasn't sure why she was still holding Roberts hand, but she felt a strange happiness when he leaned down a bit and touched his forehead to hers. The odd sensation grew as he held her hand in a more involved manner, his fingers closing around hers and she was aware in that moment just how much she liked him; It was almost a bit frightening to think she could care about someone so easily again. Yet here she was, doing just that. She took a breath as if she was going to speak, but instead she tilted her chin up and kissed him, just once. She pulled back, her hand still in his and her gaze still trained on his before she blushed and looked down, unsure of what to say or do now.

Robert just stood there with his head against her, all thoughts gone from his head as he focused on just how happy the closeness between them was making him. He closed his fingers around hers more. As he heard her take a breath he thought she was going to say something, probably tell him off for invading her personal space or something but was taken by surprise as she kissed him. He went as still as stone and pulled away slightly so he could see her. In all honesty he hadn't expected it. As he saw her look down and blushing he swallowed. Even embarrassed she still looked beautiful. Raising his free hand he tilted her chin up until her eyes met his gaze and kissed her. Pulling back he looked at her and swallowed. "W....we better be getting back to the others..." Oh dear lord, what was he doing? Why couldn't he just admit just how deep his feelings went? Why couldn't he just ask her out?

Thomas entered the library with quill and a piece of paper. He promised his dad that he will write him a letter once a month but before he will write the letter he wanted a book about the history of Howarts. So he went to the librarian to ask her where could he find abook like that and in which section is it.

Kenzie walked into the library and started to look around. She didn't see anyone she knew. She went and sat down at an empty table and started to read through her book. It was really getting good.

Mariska lifted her gaze to meet Roberts as she felt his fingers under her chin, and then he kissed her. She was completely confused now, no doubt about that. She looked at him in disbelief as he pulled back and she nodded mutely as he spoke, her face still bright pink. " Um...yes. Yes we should. I've got these um...books," She said searching for the word in her confused and muddled mind. She took a few books in her arms and then looked at Robert quietly and somewhat oddly for a moment before she spoke again. ' They'll be wondering, so let's go," She said, still speaking a bit awkwardly.

Thomas took a random book that he found and an empty table and started to read it. The book hasn't the best book he read he. Suddenly he felt really sleepy so he put the book back where he found it and left the library.

Robert looked down at her, his hand still holding hers and swallowed as she nodded. Letting go of her hand he nodded again, "Yea...books..." Turning around he found the almost forgotten stack of books sitting in the window and picked them up. His mind was racing and he was at a loss for words. Turning back toward Mariska he met her gaze and said in almost an inaudible whisper, "I..I better go first. You're um...kind of red still...." He stood there for a moment just looking at her and nodded as he walked by her and back to the table. What just happened? He couldn't gather his thoughts enough to think straight as he walked down the aisles and back to the others.

Mariska nodded again as Robert told her she should wait before going back to the group; She could feel how pink her face was without being told. After her countenance resumed it's naturally pale state, she took a deep breath and went back out of the bookshelves, holding herself just as poised as she ever had.

Qaz wandered through the stacks. She knew what she wanted. It was just a matter of finding it.

Soon, she came upon the right section. Books on all kinds of creatures. Even a couple on Muggle critters, which surprised her. Looking through the various titles, she found a few that would help her on her Jarvey info quest. She grabben the two that looked the newest and headed over to the study tables.

Jesse browsed the shelves curiously. He knew what he wanted, the problem had become: finding it.

"Streeler..." he said under his breath, running his finger along some books in the Magical Creature section. He crouched down low and scanned the titles. There were books here on almost every creature imaginable, but he still couldn't spot anything about the giant snail-like Streelers.

He returned to his full height and rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM. Hmm, that looks promising.

He beant down once again and pulled the book from the shelf, flicking through the pages. Streelers. He stopped, and then returned to his full height and began to read:

The Streeler is a giant snail that is native to Africa, but has been successfuly bred by Wizards in Europe, Asia and North America. The Streeler changes colour on a hourly basis, and leaves behind a trail of venom so toxic that it burns all vegetation that it touches. Streeler venom is one of the few known substances that can kill Horklumps.

Jenn walked down the tall shelves, looking for anything that looked interesting and that would keep her busy for a long time, more like short though in her case. Looking at one shelf, she sighed in disappointment, then backed up quickly, only to yelp in surprise as she toppled over a boy that was crouched down behind her. Dazed slightly by the topple, she lifted her head slightly and smiled embarressly at him. "I'm so sorry!"she said, heat rising to her cheeks quickly.

Now... where would all the books on Abraxans be found? Copernicus scanned the shelves before pulling out three titles and heading for a nearby table. He had a quill and parchment, fully prepared to sit and recopy every word from these books if need be.

Somehow, when it came to the library; Cela could skate on in- a bundle of sugar fueled energy- and yet not make any noise whatsoever. She did just that, skating in happily, making a few rounds of the shelves and picking up various books as she went before throwing herself into the chair opposite Copernicus.

"Hi!" Celandine greeted, dumping her books on the table and tugging an unused journal from her bag.

"You are catching up to me in points." She noted, a bit of a Ravenclaw ftw smile swooping over her face.

Jess flicked over another couple of pages before closing the book. It wasn't that much infomation but it would have to do. He slipped the book back onto the shelf, and was about to stand up when...

Ouch, he thought to himself, rubbing the back of his head that had banged against one of the book shelves. He blinked, and looked at the girl who had tripped over him. He couldn't stop a small smile appearing on his face. He got to his feet, and then held out his hand to help the girl up, "No problem, I'm sure I'll live,"

Jenn took his hand gratfully, and smiled embarresly up at him. "No, no. I should of been paying more attention. I really am sorry!"she said, looking him over to make sure she hadn't killed him. She then went to dusting herself and him off, then she straightened herself up. "Again, I'm sooooooo sorry."she said, blushing brightly again. Then she smiled uncertainly. "I'm Jennumara Blood. But please! Do call me Jenn. Jennumara is just waaaay to formal for me."she said, sighing dramatically. "What's your name?"she asked.

Copernicus looked up at her with distracted smile. "I think we both know I'll never catch up, but it's for the good of the team. Have a seat?" He set up his own books into a tidy stack and then organized her own books. "Good morning to you."

"Don't worry, it's no biggy," he said with a reassuring smile when she apoligised again. The pain in his head was begining to fade away, settling as a numb pain, one which you felt and at the same time you didn't.

"I'm Jesse Highmore, second year Gryffie," he said in answer to her question. "But just call me Jess," he added with a grin. Boy, was she bubbly or what? But I guess it was in a good way, Jess liked her already.

Jenn eyed him carefully. "You sure? You mean I didn't kill you? Oh good."she said, grinning.

She cocked her head to the side. "Really? Hmm, that name sounds kinda farmiliar. Wait? Your a second year too! That's really....well, cool! Cause I'm a second year too! Only in the wonderful house of Ravenclaw."she said, smiling happily at him. She liked him. He was really nice, cheerful, yet quiet at the same time.

Jess couldn't stop a small laugh escaping, "Yup, I'm still alive, sorry to disappoint you," he said with a grin.

"Ravenclaw? Nice. Isn't that the house with all the brainboxes in? Gryffindor's suppost to be for the brave and courageous. Personally I think I was put in the wrong house," he said with a small smile.

Jenn laughed with him. "Oh it's ok. I'm sure I'll find a way some how."she said, winking.

Jenn rolled her eyes. "Brainboxes? Well I guess you could put it that way. But we also have the beauty in our house."she commented, grinning playfully. She cocked her head to the side in confusion. "Why do you say that?"she asked, wondering why.

Jesse thought for a minute before answering. When he was younger, he used to be so different. He didn't have a care in the world, and he'd had his best friend there beside him all along. But because of free farmland being offered over in the states, Jess had had to move there. He'd left his best friend behind that day never to see her again and that...changed him. He blinked and looked up, "No reason," he said with a small smile.

Jenn rolled her eyes. "Sure, sure. So where are you from? I'm from London. I live in this like woodsy area outside of London. Of coarse, I was born in Paris, but that doesn't count."she said, chuckling. She looked him over again. Something about him made her think of someone that had moved away along time ago. Someone she hadn't seen in ages!