A Rebel to the Core

The name's Lorcan Scamander. I'm the seeker for Puddlemere United and I'm currently engaged to the lovely Grace Acker

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

[The events of the day had set Grace on edge, and while the kissing was helping, her mind was still whirling a little bit. Being close to Lorcan was helping calm her down, but her nerves were still a little bit frayed. As he deepened the kiss she smiled and began to kiss him back fiercely, letting her worries go and trying to forget everything but this moment.]

[seekerscamander]

*Lorcan smirked into the kiss and gingerly lifted her up so she was sitting on the counter of the kitchen. He moved one of his hands back to frame her jaw, while the other traced patterns on her thigh. After a few moments and a bit of his common sense seeping back into his line of thought, he spoke between kisses* Should we--be doing--this--right now?

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

[She said nothing, just kissed him back. She knew there was probably nothing she could find, but it wouldn’t stop her from trying, at least not a little bit. Then again, she really didn’t mind him teasing her about kids a bit. It was sweet, and innocent, and if he didn’t cut it out by the time they actually had kids… Well, she was a witch after all, and wands were meant to be used. Only a harmless spell though, something that would be guaranteed to make them both laugh. She smiled into the kiss and wrapped her arms around him.]

[seekerscamander]

*he let himself let go of all is worries for a bit. At the moment, there were no laws, no attacks, no regrets about anything. Lorcan put one hand on the small of her back and pulled her closer to him before deepening the kiss. His other hand reached up and ran through her hair. Somehow, just being with her and not thinking about anything else, calmed him. All the muscles in his body relaxed and he just continued kissing her.*

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

Uh-huh. Open book my arse. There’s got to be something… I just need time to think of what it is. And if I can think of anything, there’s always other stuff to use against you.

[seekerscamander]

*he narrowed his eyes as he looked at her, his face very close to hers* I'll wait for the day you find something to hold against me. *a few seconds after he spoke, he leaned in and kissed her*

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

Not a chance. [She laughed and gently pushed him.] You know this means I’m going to have to find something else and use it against you, right?

[seekerscamander]

*he laughed with her before smiling* Try me. I'm an open book.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

[She smiled and wrapped her arms around him.] No way. No mind reading is happening here. If there were you’d know so many things you shouldn’t, and we can’t have that. [She kissed him gently.] I better get used to it then.

[seekerscamander]

Maybe I do know all those things, I just don't admit that I do. *he smirked as she kissed him* Oh, definitely. You should've figured  that once I knew that bit of information, I'd never let you live it down.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

[She laughed.] There is no way you can read minds. I was talking about us. But not for a while. Not for a really long time. [She closed her eyes for a moment as she lay there.] Are you going to make fun of me every time I bring this up?

[seekerscamander]

I'm definitely a mind reader. *he chuckled and put his cup down and wrapped both arms around you* There's a slight possibility of that happening.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

I get a pass on it today. [Grace shifted on the couch and lay down so her head was on Lorcan’s legs.] Besides, how do you know I’m not talking about Caron and Lysander having kids?

[seekerscamander]

*he chuckled and tucked her hair behind her ear as she laid down on his lap* Because of the way you said it. I know you weren't talking about them. That, or maybe I'm able to read people's minds.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

We’re not married yet. But I appreciate the sentiment. We’re a real kick ass couple. And because we kick ass, someday we’ll have a kick ass wedding, and there will be more kick ass Scamanders, and we’ll be happy away from all of this.

[seekerscamander]

More kick ass Scamanders? That's something I never thought I'd hear from you.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

I promise I’ll come save you if you get into trouble. [She smiled.] And also not die. Not dying is the most important part. And you’re right, we are getting out of this together. We’re going to kick ass and take names, and survive, because that’s what we do. 

[seekerscamander]

*he laughed and leaned his head back against the couch* We always kick ass. It's a Scamander trait. Even if the scamander is married into the family.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

Lorcan. [Grace sighed.] Please, just don’t get yourself killed, okay? If you’re not going to listen to me, at least promise me that much. I’ll try not to get into too much trouble. Or, at least, if I’m going to do something that might get me in trouble I’ll tell you first so you can help, or come save me when it goes wrong, or something.

[seekerscamander]

*he took a drink of his tea before kissing her head and looking around the room.* I promise. We'll survive it all. I may be a little shit sometimes, well, most of the time, but I will definitely not be getting myself killed and neither will you. I promise to come save you if it's needed, but I also need you to promise the same thing. We're getting out of this together.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

Well, maybe you’re still a new rebel. Enjoy the thrill of it. [She nudged him.] Just try not to get arrested and tortured or else it’ll get really old, really fast.

[seekerscamander]

I'm sure it does. And I'll say this knowing you won't follow my advice just like I won't follow yours. Try not to get yourself in too much trouble again.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

Still. I love you, a lot. I think we passed possibly rebelling against the laws a while ago. We’re full out rebels now, Scamander. 

[seekerscamander]

I love you too. *he kissed her head* Long past it? But, being a new rebel was thrilling.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

You know it. But yeah, more than you know. I don’t even think I’d be the same person I am right now if not for you.

[seekerscamander]

Huh. Its weird to think about things like that. Like if I decided to be an auror instead of a seeker. Or if Lysander didn't work for the Quibbler. If we hadn't found refuge in the room of requirement. Stuff like that. But you know what? We did. And here we are. Possibly rebelling against the laws.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

Well we can’t have that. If I show it too much, I’m going to get caught. And we can’t have that, can we? [A small smile settled on her lips.] I love you too. More than you probably know.

[seekerscamander]

More than I know? Always keeping me on my toes, love.

[miaharvard]

Sure you can have an autograph.

[miaharvard]

Only if I can have yours.

[seekerscamander]

Of course. *he picked up a napkin and a pen at the bar and signed it, handing it to her* Now you can tell everyone you met me at a bar.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

In that case, maybe it was one of the smarter things you’ve done. [She sat up a bit and placed her mug on the coffee table, then gently kissed Lorcan before she rested her head back on his shoulder.] You know, sometimes I think we should just say screw it and get married in secret. 

[seekerscamander]

*he kept his mug in his left hand and ran his right hand through her hair* Your rebel side is showing much more, Acker. You keep reminding me of how much I love you.

[grace-acker]

Who's there?

[grace-acker]

That was a brilliant move. I’ve got no idea what it was, but it was brilliant. [She squeezed his hand.] This was probably your stupidest move yet. Now you’re stuck with me forever.

[seekerscamander]

Stuck with you, maybe. *he chuckled and kissed her hand* But stuck with you by choice.