Gymnastics progress

[Hermione Chambers]

-----Several weeks after Circuits thread------


I'm back in the Room of Requirement like I am every other night at this time. The other students have figured out that this is my time to train. I've even scared a few from the screams that I have issued injurying myself.

I'm finally becoming proficient with flips and cartwheels. I've even taken to handstands. I'm up to about ten minutes without being faint.

At this point I'm gracefully doing flips through several barriers that I've set. Occasionally I do a roll, though those aren't as good considering I just started those a week ago. My battle gear is drenched in sweat as I put myself through this rigorous course.

I like this room because it adjusts for my skill level.

[stevedominscus]

Steve looks at Hermione with a genuine interest in what she is doing, hidden by the invisibilty of his own mind, "You have excelent form."

[Hermione Chambers]

I was in the middle of a flip after having a flame shot at me when I heard a voice say "You have excellent form."

Luckily, I'm able to land and duck the next curse while I search for the mysterious voice.

Unfortunately, I'm so immersed in my search that I don't see the next flame. I don't realize I'm on fire until I smell smoke. (AHHHHHHHHHHHHH, my boots are on fire.) I try my best to stomp out the fire, but it just won't go out. Finally the room helps me out and a bucket of water appears. I stick my foot in and watch the steam billow out.

Unfortunately my boots are ruined. (argh, these were my favorite pair too.) I sit and think about my boots and the edge of my pants which are ruined when a closet appears. I open the door and am surprised to find a whole bunch of training outfits for me. (Sweet.)

I pull off the ruined pants and other boot and put a new set on. (Alright back to it.)

[stevedominscus]

"You know, hon, I would've been able to keep this up a little while until that little strip show I just saw." Steve says, wrapping his arms around her from behind and kisses the back of her head, "And I must say, I liked it a lot."

[Hermione Chambers]

"Whaatt! You were here the whole time? Ugh, pervert. Get out."

I move out of his embrace, and head back to my course.

(I can't believe he did that. Men. Hmph!)

The training course starts again, but a bit more violent than before, seemingly reflecting my mood.

[stevedominscus]

Steve runs over to Hermione, "Hold on, I actually came to join you in this. I haven't been able to work out in a while and thought it better to work out with someone rather than alone. I never meant to mess you up like that, and I certainly didn't expect to see what I did. But I must say, you are very good."

[Hermione Chambers]

"You're still a pervert, not announcing your prescence."

(Perverts actually think they can be excused by complimenting a girl, ha!)

[stevedominscus]

"Actually, I did annonce my presence. Don't you remember someone complimenting you on your excelent form?" Steve asks, a twinkle in his eye

[Hermione Chambers]

"Ah, so staying invisible, but making an offhanded comment that I happen to hear is announcing yourself. I guess in a way it is, but technically you weren't announcing yourself, otherwise you would have become visible. Now, if you'll excuse me."

Breaks free from him, and walks toward the start of the course. (See him catch me. Let's see, no magic allowed. Make it like we were muggles.)

A small cold sensation passes through my body as the room works its magic. (Perfect.) I start the training course, wondering if Steve will be able to keep up with the massive flip exercises needed.

[stevedominscus]

Steve smiles, "You're in for a little treat, Ms. Griffith." He starts following her, adding little twists and extra flips to the exercises, until finally he gets right behind her, "Never thought I could do this, could you?" he asks as he kisses her softly in the middle of a flip as he gets right beside her.

[Hermione Chambers]

(Wow, why wasn't I informed of this? Why should you be? I don't know. Hmm, we'll have to think about it later.)

"Wha..? How did you?"

I'm interrupted when the next obstacle comes and knocks us both to the ground. "Oww"

[stevedominscus]

Steve hears her groan in pain and crawls over to her, brushing her hair behind her ear, "Are you alright?" He kisses her forehead softly and wraps his arm around her.

[Hermione Chambers]

"Now I recall why I don't let myself get hit. Ow, that's sore, don't squeeze. Look Steve, I know you want to help out, but you're really being a distraction at the moment." (Might as well head back to the common room then.)

It takes a few minutes, but I'm finally able to get up on my own power. The training course is shut down at the moment. I hobble slightly towards the door. Smiles slightly at Steve, "I'll see you later." and walks out the door.

[stevedominscus]

Steve runs after her and puts an arm around her shoulder, "Let me help you. I don't want you to hurt yourself even more. Plus, I need an excuse to be next to you."

[Hermione Chambers]

Glares slightly. (I'm not weak, I don't need help. Hermione, honey, you just got knocked over with a mat going 20 kilometers per hour. That's the equivilant to being hit with a motor vehicle. Still, I can manage. Take his help, don't be such a wussy. Argh, you two never stop arguing. Well, why should we?...I'll deal with you two later.)

Smiles a bit after a second. "That's alright Steve, I can manage." Hobbles off.