=+Keep |Holding| On+= (Selene)

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You're not alone...
Together we stand...
I'll be by your side...
You know I'll take your hand.

Scrubb was in relatively high spirits as he made his way through the castle. Lately he'd met some new friends, done well in class, and things between he and his girlfriend were better than ever... Not to mention his parents and he had solved their issues. Nothing could make Scrubb blue right now. He was happy, and planned to stay that way.

Reaching the northwest hallway, the entrance with the twin suits of armor on either side, Scrubb stopped, and leaned casually against the wall. He was waiting for Selene to get done with her classes and meet him there. Scrubb had chosen this place because he hadn't been able to explore it properly, and wondered how many secret passages might be waiting to be found.

And, even if they didn't find any, walking through the quiet corridors with Selene would be perfect... They could talk, catch up on what's happened the last couple of days, and just be together. Scrubb smiled at the thought, as he slid down the wall to a sitting position. He glanced sideways at the nearest suit of armor, wondering what it was like lugging all that weight around.

When it gets cold...
And it feels like the end...
There's no place to go...
You know I won't give in.

[Selene Falicon]

Selene ran out of the room as her last class ended and hurried to her common room. The teacher had held them a little late for talking, which would've been fine on most days. Except today Selene was supposed to be meeting Scrubb. She threw her bookbag on her bed and ran down the stairs, trying to make it on time (though there really wasn't any hope in that). Just before rounding the corner to the entrance, Selene stopped.

Standing there, she tried to catch her breath before she saw him. She didn't want to look out of breath when they saw each other again. After a moment, she stepped out and immediately saw him, sitting against the wall. She walked at a decent pace up to whre he was and took a saet next to him, a bright smile on her face. She always had to smile around him. It was almost impossible not to.

"Hey. How were your classes today?" she asked politely. She wanted to tell him sone good news, but resisted the urge to say it. She didn't want him to think her more insane than she really was, just blurting stuff out here and there. She already had a habit of rambling. She didn't need to add another habit to the list.

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Scrubb was having a bit of a daydream while Selene made her way toward him... It was actually the fault of the suit of armor. It got him thinking about wearing said armor, and then riding a horse... Next thing he knew he was a knight, and Selene was trapped in a tower by an evil sorceror.

"Unhand her!" Scrubb shouted in his mind, brandishing a sword. "Sir Scrubb is here!" He rushed the sorceror and dueled him expertly. Nothing would stop him, and soon the sorceror fell. Smashing through the door, he hastened up the steps, and there she was, looking forlornly out the window, her radiance shining like-...

"Hey. How were your classes today?"

Scrubb nearly jumped out of his skin, having been so lost in thought that he didn't hear anyone approach. Then he noted who it was sitting beside him, and beamed. "Fair Selene!" he said, then coughed. "Erm... Sorry, having a bit of a daydream..." He trailed off, and then smiled. "Oh, classes were fine. I made some points for Gryffie in CoMC class."

Scrubb gave her a hug, and a kiss on the cheek, and grinned. He thought about telling her about his daydream, but noted that she seemed quite excited about something... Like someone who had a story to tell. He asked her, "What's new with you? You seem excited about something." He smiled and awaited her reply.

[Selene Falicon]

Selene held back a laugh as Scrubb jumped. She hadn't meant to startle him, but it was still pretty funny. A puzzled look crossed her face, though, as he called her 'fair Selene.' What was he talking about? She realized he hadn't meant to say that out loud after he coughed, and then explained he had been daydreaming. I wonder what he was daydreaming about... What could he have been daydreaming about that would cause him to call her 'fair Selene...'

She was about to ask when he answered he question about how clasases had gone, by saying he'd earned points for Gryffindor. She had a smile on her face as she joked with him. "Well, you're gonna have to stop doing that so that maybe Ravenclaw can catch up! We're in last!" She laughed as she spoke the last sentence, unable to believe they were in last, when they were supposed to be the smart ones. Well, people changed.

Selene hugged Scrubb back. She got the feeling of butterfliews in her stomach, yet again, as he gave her a kiss on the cheek. He then asked what was new with her, and her smile grew. "Yes, I am excited! You'll never guess who's now here, at Trio's Hogwarts! My sister, Faline! She made it in!" She hadn't been able to contain her excitement, since she hadn't been able to tell anyone the great news yet. It was mainly because she had no one to tell. At least, no one who would care, or pretend to care.

Terra and her weren't on speaking terms, she hadn't seen Nyna reecently, she didn't think Brie would care, and she hadn't seen Tristam since there adventure in the dungeons... That left Scrubb, who she thought, and hoped, would care. Besides, he did need to meet her sometime, and they had been talking about seeing his family over next break. It would be forever before he would've met Faline. Hopefully they could meet soon.

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"Well, you're gonna have to stop doing that so that maybe Ravenclaw can catch up! We're in last!"

Scrubb chuckled merrily.
"Ah, but on that front, we're on opposite sides," he said, grinning. "I must fight for dear old Gryffie, just as you must carry the torch for the Ravens." He knew he was far from the best student in Gryffindor, but he had made some points... Had to count for something.

"Yes, I am excited! You'll never guess who's now here, at Trio's Hogwarts! My sister, Faline! She made it in!"

Scrubb smiled brightly.
"That's wonderful, Selene!" he said. "I can't wait to meet her." Which was true, though he was a little nervous... He never had been good at meeting people, and didn't want to start off on the wrong foot with Faline. On the other hand, if she was like Selene, she would probably be easy to talk to.

Scrubb could see how happy this news had made his girlfriend, too. Her eyes were glowing with delight. Of course, to him they always seemed to glow... He was always losing himself in their depths. Blinking, he realized he had again, and smiled. She had quite the spell over him (no pun intended of course).

"When you came up I was in another time," Scrubb said, chuckling. "I had noticed that suit of armor over there, and the next thing I knew, I was in it, and fighting an evil sorceror. He had you locked up in a tower, so I rushed up the stairs, and there you were. That's why I called you 'fair Selene', I was thinking like a Knight."

He wasn't really embarrassed to admit that his imagination was so engrossing for him. Matter of fact, through some hard times his imagination had been his only refuge. Now, of course, he had Selene, and some friends. But his imagination could be called upon at any time... "I read Lord of the Rings way too much," he added.

((apologies again...))

[Selene Falicon]

((ooc:no problem. I'm trying out something a little new in my post... Just a warning...))

"Ah, but on that front, we're on opposite sides. I must fight for dear old Gryffie, just as you must carry the torch for the Ravens."

Selene just laughed and shook her head at this statement, unable to think of a response. She finally got out, "True, true," after a moment of silent laughing. For some reason she was having a laughing attack, and she couldn't stop. She wasn't even really sure why she was laughing, but when she tried to stop, she laughed harder. People stared as they walked by, giving weird looks. "Sorry! I.. just... can't stop!" She got out as tears filled her eyes. She hadn't had one like this in a long time.

When she finally gained control again, she took a deep breath. "Sorry, I just.. I dunno. I couldn't stop! Has that happened to you?" she was sure this had happened to everyone at some point in time, but maybe he hadn't. When she was with her sister, she got them all the time. "I'm done now," she said though a smile was still on her face.

"That's wonderful, Selene! I can't wait to meet her."

Selene was happy that Scrubb was hapy, though seh wasn't sure if it was all genuine. I mean, she's jsut my sister... I just want them to meet so they know who I've been talking about this whole time! She'd told faline all about Scrubb, and she thought she'd told Scrubb at least some about Faline, even if it wasn't too much. She was sure they'd both get along great. "Yeah. I haven't seen her since she got here, since we've both been so busy, but I've sent her owls."

"When you came up I was in another time... That's why I called you 'fair Selene', I was thinking like a Knight."

Selene giggled, but was flattered all the same. She hadn't known herself to be in anyone's dream before, especially not being saved from an evil sorceror. His dream reminded her of the muggle story Sleeping Beauty. Or Rapunzel, except that her hair wasn't extremely long. "Well, then, Prince Charming, that's an acceptable reason." She held back a laugh at the nickname. "I've never read those books, but I've seen the movies. They were good."

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Laughter was an infectious thing, it was true. Scrubb often found himself laughing only because other people were. So, when Selene started laughing, he found himself laughing as well, although not quite as much as her. Her laugh was rather musical, and he loved the sound of it. His laughter faded into quiet chuckles, when she spoke.

"Sorry, I just.. I dunno. I couldn't stop! Has that happened to you?"

"Yes, all the time," Scrubb said, grinning. "You nearly got me going right there." He put his arm around her shoulders as they sat side by side, backs against the wall. It was perfect, really... There were very few people around, and no one right where they sat at the moment. It was quiet... And just about them.

"Yeah. I haven't seen her since she got here, since we've both been so busy, but I've sent her owls."

Scrubb nodded thoughtfully.
"It'll be great when you guys get a chance to meet up," he said. "I'm sure you've missed her." He wondered breifly what it must be like to have siblings... But dismissed the thought quickly. No sense thinking about something that would never happen. "It must be neat, though... Having a sister."

"Well, then, Prince Charming, that's an acceptable reason." ... "I've never read those books, but I've seen the movies. They were good."

Scrubb laughed again.
"Prince Charming? Me?" he said, smirking. "I dunno about that... But, I can't say I mind the title." He chuckled, resting his head lightly against her's. "Fair Selene, I am captivated and entranced by your grace." He cocked his head slightly to smile at her. "I'd bow, but we're already seated." Scrubb chuckled merrily.

[Selene Falicon]

((ooc: Take two, lol! -you'll get it once you keep reading...-))

Selene's giggling had subsided, and she loved the feeling with Scrubb's arm around her. She always felt safe and secure, like nothing could ever harm her or upset her again. She put her arm around Scrubb as well. She loved being with him, even if niether of them said a word. Just his presence was comforting.

Selene nodded as Scrubb said it must be neat having a sister. "Yeah, most of the time it's great. It's just not very fun when you fight, but it's the same thing as when you fight with your friends. But other than those times it's fun." She tried to think of something that might make him feel better about not having siblings. "It can be overrated, though." She knew that wasn't the best help, but maybe it would a little...

When Scrubb questioned him being Prince Charming, she nodded. Of course he's Prince Charming. She laughed again as he told her he'd bow, but he was seated. She stopped herself before she got a laughing attack again. They could get annoying. "Grace? Me? Thanks, but I'm not sure that's right," she replied, trying to sound serious but failing. Her voice still had a hint of joking in it.

She turned and looked at Scrubb's gorgeous green eyes. She got lost in them again. After a few moments, unaware of what she was doing, she leaned in and kissed him. It wasn't too long of a kiss, only a few seconds, but she still felt her stomamch melt and breath leave. When they broke apart, she looked back into his eyes. I hope he doesn't think I'm too random... She smiled, and looked down, unsure if he;d minded. Last time they'd kissed, she hadn't been ready. But she was ready now, and maybe he wasn't. If not, it would all work out. "Um... So..." She didn't know what to say.

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"Yeah, most of the time it's great. It's just not very fun when you fight, but it's the same thing as when you fight with your friends. But other than those times it's fun. It can be overrated, though."

Scrubb could tell she was trying to make him feel a bit better by adding that last line. He smiled, thinking that he was awfully lucky to have her in his life. He still let his mind wander for a moment, imagining having siblings... But all in all, Scrubb supposed that things were as they were meant to be. Maybe having less family made him appreciate what he had more. His parents, his friends... And Selene.

"Grace? Me? Thanks, but I'm not sure that's right..."

Scrubb shook his head.
"No, it's quite right," he said, smiling. "You do have grace... It's like a little glow that hangs about you. You're smart, and funny, and beautiful..." Scrubb trailed off, staring into her eyes as she stared into his. He knew what he hoped would happen, but had made up his mind to not make another mistake.

But, he didn't need to do anything at all... Selene leaned in closer, and kissed him. Electricity seemed to spark on his lips, and his head began spinning. Just like last time, though this time, he was the one caught by surprise. When she pulled back, Scrubb saw her smile, perhaps looking unsure as to his reaction.

"Um... So..."

Scrubb blinked once, then twice. He hadn't moved an inch... They were still sitting quite close, their arms around each other. Lips still tingling, Scrubb tried to speak.
"Wow..." he murmured. "Just... Wow..." He fell silent again, but a smile formed on his face.

What to say? Scrubb wasn't sure... Last time this had happened, it had been rather a failure. Selene hadn't been ready, and so, they'd decided to take things a bit slower. And yet now... She had kissed him. Scrubb's mind was still whirling around. He had multiple thoughts run through his mind, but one thing stood out.

He pulled her into a warm embrace, circling both arms around her. Scrubb stayed like this for several seconds, then pulled back slightly, just enough to look her in the eye. He chuckled, for some reason, rather delighted with the day. And then, he let go of her completely, rose awkwardly to his feet, and offered her his hand.

"Milady," Scrubb said, bowing quickly. "Wouldst thou partake in a stroll, with my person, down this interesting way of halls?" Okay, so his take on old style english was pretty sad, but he was in too good a mood to care. "Dost thou feel the adventure that may, perchance, lie ahead?" He winked, grinning broadly.

The change might seem sudden, but Scrubb had decided that it was best not to dwell on what happened... Selene had told him a lot, without speaking, through that kiss. And there was no sense getting into an awkward conversation about it. He was happy, and exhilarated, and ready to explore the passages ahead.

((lol... Random Mr. Scrubb... XD))

[Selene Falicon]

((ooc:Woah, that was a long post! I'll try to make mine longer...))

Selene was still trying to go back to her normal self, but she still couldn't find her stomach. It was like the feeling of going down a big hill on a rollar coaster, only better. She was about to look back at Scrubb when he pulled her in close, both his arms around her. It seemed to tell her what he was feeling, even though he wasn't saying anything.

After a few moments Scrubb pulled back a little, and she looked in his eyes. They seemed to be laughing, and then she realized that he really was. As she took this in she couldn't help but laugh a little too. She could be slow at times, but it mamde life more fun. She reached up with her hand and put her hair behind her ears. It was a knew pet peeve of hers.

When he rose, Selene watched him for a moment, having forgotten why they'd originally met there. She remembered, though, as he offered his hand to her. She grabbed his larger, warm hand and was pulled up easily. Selene giggled as he started talking and bowed. It would be fun to talk and act like they were in the middle age, even though other people wouldn't understand.

"Of course I would... I mean, my person would?" She laughed, unsure exactly how to speak in old English terms. She had a huge grin spread scross her face and her eyes seemed to shine. She loved being there with him and would follow him anywhere. Excited about where they might be heading, she reached over and grabbed his hand with one of hers and headed off down the hall, having no idea where she was heading, swinging their hands as they went.

She took small steps, but a little faster than usual. She was suddenly hyper and in the best mood she had ever been in. Selene tried not to stare at Scrubb, but it was hard not to sometimes. "Whereth are we headingeth?" she asked, hoping he didn't think she was a complete idiot. She didn't think he would. At least, he wouldn't tell her if he did think that. She was starting to confuse herself so she tried to think about something different.

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((ooc:only a paragraph longer. Sorry. I didn't want to ramble too much.))

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"Of course I would... I mean, my person would?"

Scrubb chuckled merrily, glad she was joining in the fun.
"That's the spirit, my fairest of fair," he said, with a mischievious grin. He was already enjoying the day immensely, but he could see it was due to get even better... Assuming they didn't find a monster behind one of these doors.

Scrubb felt her take his hand as they started off, and began swinging it lightly. He grinned over at her, and gave her hand a light squeeze. It always surprised him how small and delicate her hand was in his own... But it was also warm, and whenever they held hands he felt quite connected to her.

"Whereth are we headingeth?"

Scrubb chuckled again, she was really getting into this.
"I mused on the chances of finding adventure through yonder door," Scrubb said, pointing to a door a few feet away. "Doth you feel it beckon as well? Come, Fair Selene, adventure awaiteth!"

More than likely the door led to a storage closet... But there was always the chance that it might lead to something strange and different. That had happened everytime Scrubb set out in the halls... He always found a secret passage, or a trap door, or a fake wall. Something interesting... Something different.

Walking up to it, holding the hand of his girlfriend, Scrubb reached out to try the knob with his free hand. Locked. Scrubb glanced at Selene, and raised an eyebrow.
"Do we dareth to enter this forbidden conveyance of entry, my fair one?" he inquired, already reaching for his wand, and already thinking about the unlocking charm. But he wanted her approval first.

((sorry it's a bit weak, and obviously for the delay. XP))

[Selene Falicon]

((It's all good =) ))

Selene felt a little dim-witted as Scrubb talked in perfect old English. At least, she thought it sounded perfect. She was the Ravenclaw, the supposed brainiac, and he knew more than her when it came to this. Well, you can't be good at everything she reminded herself. She blushed slightly, though, as he called her Fair Selene. Mental Note: Get used to the nickname. "Yes, Prince Charming, let us headeth off!" She giggled, having fun.

Selene and Scrubb approached the door together, both unsure what wonders would wait behind it. She knew it was likely it was just a classroom or closet, but there was always the possibility of something terrifying. Selene's brain quickly went through what had happened in he forest with Brie at the thought of the word 'terrifying', her eyes growing wide. Something had run by, shoving Brie out of the way and into Selene. Brie passed out and Selene was terrified, unsure what to do. What if something similar happens down here? I can't just send sparks in the air like I did in the forest!

Selene took a deep, cleansing breath, trying to regain her composure. Nothing's gonna happen. That was just a freak accident. She was still a little hesitant, though, when Scrubb reacehd for the door. Selene held her breath, expecting something to jump out from behind the door after it was opened, but nothing happened. The door was locked. Scrubb asked if they should proceed.

Selene nodded and answered, "Of courseth." She normally would've giggled, but she was still a little nervous. She didn't want to be scared. The Ravenclaw gave the gryffindor's hand a squeeze, waiting for him to unlock the door. He already had his wnad out, so he would be able to open it quicker. She reached into her pocked for her wand, though, just in case it was a dark passage, like it usually was.

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Lots of possibilities flew through Scrubb's mind, as to what would lie behind the door. Most were very exciting and/or dangerous. None of it prepared him for what he would be seeing, after murmuring the word, "Alohomora..." and waving his wand before the door handle.

Taking a breath, Scrubb opened the door, and swung it open to reveal... A small room filled with boxes. Scrubb stared at it for about a minute, then started laughing.
"I was picturing gothic beasts," he said, grinning. He glanced at Selene, and added, "Do we dare?"

Of course they did, there was no danger. Scrubb walked into the small space, which was lit by a very small window on the wall facing them. It was really dirty, but it let enough light in to see. Turning toward the largest box, Scrubb tried the lid. It was secure, tightly held by some invisible means.

"Hmmm..." Scrubb said. "Maybe we should check them all." He tossed a wink at his girlfriend, and started checking lids. "It's probably just old books or pictures or something..." He went on. "But it might be interesting, eh?" Scrubb found a loose lid on one small box, and pulled it open, revealing a stack of dusty books.

((not real creative, but I wasn't shooting for a dangerous adventure, lol))

[Selene Falicon]

((ooc: I think I'm going insane! I could've sworn you posted this before yesterday! Also, sorry for the shortness.))

Selene held her breath as Scrubb opened the door. It took her a moment to realize what was there, and when she finally comprehended it, she couldn't help but laugh along with Scrubb. "Don't worry, I was too," she replied to his comment about picturing beasts. He then asked if the dared enter. "Of course we dare." She waited for Scrubb to walk in and followed, not scared anymore.

Selene let go of his hand as they each headed to a different box to check out what was in it. She nodded when Scrubb asked if it might be interesting. She now knew why she was put into Ravenclaw: her wanting more knowledge. She opened up a medium sized box to find a stack of old pictures. Curious, she pulled off the top one, a layer a dust covering the picture. She blew across the top of it, and dust filled her lungs. After coughing a few times, she smiled. She was looking at a picture of a young group of friends. Well, she assumed they were friends.

There were 4 people, all smiling. Surprisingly, they were muggle pictures, unmovable. She hadn’t been expecting that. Selene walked over to Scrubb with the picture in hand. “Isn’t that weird? It’s a muggle photo. Why would they have muggle pictures here?” Now she was curious about the place, wondering what used to be. It couldn’t be used for anything more than storing stuff now.

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((You're not going insane. I did post before that one, then deleted it, and posted again. lol And don't worry, mine'll be shorter, probably.))

"Wow, these are old... And dusty..." Scrubb commented.
Fighting the urge to sneeze, he opened an old Care of Magical Creatures text-book. It was similar to his won, but lacking of the more recent additions. A date in the back said 1982.

“Isn’t that weird? It’s a muggle photo. Why would they have muggle pictures here?"

Scrubb looked at the picture Selene brought over, and shrugged.
"I dunno... Maybe some muggleborn student left it behind..." he said. "Hey... Maybe this was like a lost and found closet, or something... Misplaced books, pictures, whatever... You think?"

He handed Selene back the picture, and put down the book he was holding. He then dug into the bok, and pulle dout some more books, and then another picture. It was a wizard picture, though, as the young witch in the photo was dancing about, waving her wand, and grinning.

"Look at this one," Scrubb said, chuckling. "A real ballerina, eh?" The girl in the picture had about as much dancing ability as a troll, but she seemed to be faking how bad she was for the amusement of the camera. Scrubb grinned, then looked into the bok again.