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Post by angeldust on Nov 27, 2004 4:37:21 GMT -5
Didn't like the sound of that last sentance!!! Please don't leave me in the dark update soon!
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Post by QuillofMinerva on Nov 27, 2004 5:23:02 GMT -5
Oh this story is pulling at heart strings for sure....its lovely to see their relationship changing and I do feel for Albus however this might be just the thing to get them together.
Slightly nervous about the the last sentence of your 3rd chapter though.
update soon please
Clayre
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Post by griseldalafey on Nov 27, 2004 10:39:58 GMT -5
I really like this story. A good balance between sadness, fluff and fun (the bantering between them  )
I'm eagerly awaiting the next chapter!
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Post by Babsy on Nov 27, 2004 12:35:19 GMT -5
;DAnother awsome chapter, can't wait to read more ;D
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Post by Sensiblyquirky on Nov 27, 2004 16:04:05 GMT -5
Chapter Four:
The next day was not as smooth as the day before, Albus stumbled about his rooms, broke several things, and was quite restless after sitting down for half of he day. In bed that night Albus turned from Minerva, and she knew not to get too close to him. Neither professor slept much, which produced short fuses for the next day.
"Albus, sit still," Minerva said trying to remain clam.
"I will not. I'm restless, and I need to move," Albus huffed as he attempted to move around his chair only to bump into it. Minerva watched as Albus hit the chair in frustration.
"Why don't I move the furniture, and you'll have a lane in which to pace. Will that work?" Albus didn't answer, but he didn't move either so Minerva quickly moved everything. "Ok, Albus, it's all clear and I'll go in your office so you can be alone. Call me if you need me." With one last look at her fried Minerva left him alone.
Minerva sat in Albus' office worrying if thy would survive the next three days. Deciding he just needed his privacy Minerva settled down to read.
Looking at the clock Minerva was surprised to see it was four in he afternoon. She crossed the room and opened the sitting room door only to find Albus on his knees searching for an object to help pull him up.
"Albus!" Minerva yelled running to him, "Why didn't you call me?"
"I didn't want your help." Albus said through gritted teeth.
Minerva crouched beside of him, and reached for Albus' arm. Albus wrenched his arm from her grasp, "Go away; I want to get up by myself."
Minerva closed her eyes asking for patience, "Albus, please let me help you. Only three more days." Minerva pleaded reaching for him again.
"NO!" Albus shouted bringing his hand up to push her away. Minerva fell on her back away from him. She sat up shocked, and tears welled up in her eyes when she saw his hand was still raised as if to hit her.
Minerva staggered to her feet backing toward the door, "Albus, I was...I just,-"
"Leave, Minerva. I'll be fine. I don't need you around to baby me." The last sound Albus heard was the slamming of his door.
Minerva walked the corridor to her rooms softy crying. She knew this was hard, but he didn't need to hurt her and she was only trying to help. Minerva reached her door but never went in, instead she leaned her head against the oak. "That fool of a man, can't he understand? Why does he have to be this way? He's only going to get hurt," as soon as she mumbled the last part to herself Minerva's head shot up, "he could hurt himself!"
Minerva took over toward Albus' room bound and determined not to leave. If she had to use her wand then so be it. Upon reaching his sitting room Minerva took a deep breath, and pushed open the door. He was sitting in a chair, blood running down his face from a nasty cut on his forehead.
Minerva crossed the room, and wet her handkerchief before she cleaned up the blood. Knowing how to clean and dress a wound from previous wars, Minerva silentl set to work. The only thig said was a "sorry" when the medicine stung.
Minerva rang an elf, and ordered some tea and sandwhichs for herself and Albus. "Your tea is to your right, and your food to your left," Minerva explained.
"I want to say something to you Albus, and I ask that you not interrupt me and nor do you have to respond when I am finished. I will continue to help you for the next three days, I will not leave you to hurt yourself again. I will attempt to give you as much privacy as I can, and when this is all over I will retreat from your life as quickly as I can."
Albus spent the rest of the evening thinking he hadn't meant to hurt Minerva, but he was just so frustrated. He knew she was trying to help, and that he had hurt her. He didn't want her gone from his life, he just wanted his sight back. Albus decided he would try and smooth thins over in bed tonigt, and give both a chance to cool off and maybe he could hold her again.
However by the time Albus went to sleep Minerva had yet to come to bed, decidin he had deserved that Albus tried to get to sleep.
Minerva came to Albus' bedroom when sh thought he was asleep, and sat in a chair by his bed. In the middle of the night Albus awoke only to find her still not in bed.
"Minerva?"
"To your left, Albus." Minerva said softly. He turned and stretched hi right hand toward her, hesitantly Minerva grabbed it only to be lifted from her chair to the bed. Albus gently pushed her down, and ran his hands down her legs searching for the covers. Clumsily he brought them to her chin, and then stroked her face and hair. Pressing his nose against her cheek he whispered, still stroking her, "I'm sorry; I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have taken my frustration out on you. I don't want you gone from my life; in fact I want you more in it. I just want this week to be over. Are you hurt, from...from where I pushed you?"
"No," Minerva softly replied.
"Minerva, I know you may not forgive me now but I hope you will." Albus leaned in, and kissed her cheek multiple times. Minerva brought his face closer to hers, and pressed her lips softly against his.
"I forgive you, and I know it is the situation but do it again and I'm not sure what you'll become: a toad, a bug, or something much worse." Albus tried to kiss her mouth again, but missed and landed on her neck. Deciding that wasn't so bad he nuzzled for awhile, before they both fell asleep holding each other close.
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Post by ginger newts on Nov 27, 2004 16:18:13 GMT -5
Aw, another great chapter pal. Bad Albus taking out his frustration on Minerva, but I'm glad they made up quickly. Yay for kisses! Can't wait to read the rest.  |
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Post by griseldalafey on Nov 27, 2004 17:06:53 GMT -5
I can understand why this is so frustrating for him. But still, he shouldn't take it out on her.
But they kissed!!! yay!!! It's such a great story.
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Post by Jestana on Nov 27, 2004 17:54:05 GMT -5
I'm sorry that things aren't going too well for them, but at least Minerva hasn't abandoned him. Yay for smootchies! Good job!
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Post by Dewey on Nov 27, 2004 19:37:29 GMT -5
Brilliant! Bad, Albus. But they made up quickly, that's good. Can't wait for the next chapter.
-Kathy
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Post by Mellypoo622 on Nov 27, 2004 20:39:27 GMT -5
aw! Such a cute ending to that chappy! Loved it!
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Post by tartantabbycat on Nov 27, 2004 21:44:35 GMT -5
They are so amazingly in character! I could so see them both behaving the way they are in this story!! Awesome job!
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Post by angeldust on Nov 28, 2004 4:18:32 GMT -5
yay for kisses !!!!! BUt poor min and albus it seems to be getting extreamly hard for them  Update soon! |
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Post by QuillofMinerva on Nov 28, 2004 6:22:14 GMT -5
*bad bad albus*
I know he is frustrated but he dindt need to push Minerva like that but on the brighter side...they kissed yayeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Clayre
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Post by TabbyForever on Nov 28, 2004 6:25:55 GMT -5
Awww... bad Albus, I know things must be terribly frustrating, but there's no need to take it out on Min!!!
I'm glad he made up for it though!!!
I hope all will be well with them!!!
Well done mate, this story rocks!!!
Bring on the next update!!!
J
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Post by Isabelle on Nov 28, 2004 9:06:54 GMT -5
How dare Albus push her down! At least he realized what he'd done and they made up for it. Yay for fluffy kisses!
Liz
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Post by Sensiblyquirky on Nov 28, 2004 19:35:00 GMT -5
Thanks for all the reviews, you ladies are great! This is the final chapter:
Chapter Five
The last two days ahd gone splendidly for Minerva and Albus. Albus had learned to control his frustration, though in truth he felt Minerva's kisses were why, and not his self-control.
The couple had not progressed beyond a few heated kisses, but Albus didn't want things to get carried away until he could see her. Then he had every intention of carrying her, and him, very much away.
The morning of the seventh day Albus was awakend by the wonderful smell of delicious breakfast.
"Hmmm, Minerva what smells so good," Albus asked sitting up in bed.
"French toast, strawberries, and some whip cream," Minerva replied settling back in the bed with the tray of food. "But you want your cold bath first, right?" she teased.
"That depends, what do you plan on doing with that whip cream?" Minerva leaned closer to Albus, placing her mouth near his ear but never touching it, "What do you want me to do with it?"
Swallowing Albus said, "Maybe a cold bath is in order." Minerva laughed softly as she dipped a strawberry in the whip cream, "Here, eat a strawberry." But somehow she missed, and a large dollop landed on his cheek.
"Oops," Minerva whispered as she leaned in to clean it up.
"You did that on purpose," Albus huskily replied as Minerva's lips made slow work of the clean up.
"Are you complaining?"
"Nope, not at all. Do continue!" Albus and Minerva settled in for a flirtatious breakfast, and then prepared for a trip to the hopsital wing.
Walking down there Minerva was more nervous than Albus, "This hall has gotten longer, damn castle!"
Albus squeezed her hand tighter, "It has not, do calm down my dear. In no time I'll be able to see your beautiful face."
"Flatter."
"Seductress."
"Charmer."
"Vixen."
The playful name calling continued until they reached the hospital wing with Albus winning on "goddess"
Poppy hushered the couple into her private office, and directed Minerva over toward the window across from Albus. After a few tests Poppy completely removed the bandages.
"Ok, Albus. Let your eyes adjust, and then try to focus on one object. It may take a few minutes."
Albus blinked his eyes repeatedly as the darkness gave way slowly to the harsh light. He almost lost hope when a dark figure appeared, but he soon realized it was a figure. Albus focuses on the figure: he'd know those long legs and curves anwhere. When Minerva became completely visible he stood up, and walked toward her.
Albus reached out a cupped face in his large hands, "I had hoped you would be ther first thing I saw, the most beautiful image these eyes have ever seen."
Minerva didn't bother to wipe the tears rolling down her cheeks, "Oh, Albus."
"Don't cry, love, you're supposed to be happy," Albus teased.
Minerva buried her head in his shoulder, "Who said they aren't happy tears?" The couple pulled apart to head back to Albus' room.
On their way out Poppy called to Minerva, "That one!" She said pointing to a bed near the darkest corner. Minerva blushed, but smiled brillantly back at Poppy. The walk back didn't seem nearly as long, and before they knew it Albus and Minerva were in his sitting room.
Turning to Minerva Albus drew her into his arms, "Do you know why I'm so happy I can see?"
"Becaue you can see," Minerva said dryly.
Chuckling Albus said, "Perhaps, but the main reason is because I want to see you when I make love to you." After a pause he added, "though hearing you will be nice," at this point he smiled roguishly and Minerva simply quirked her eyebrow, "but seeing you, so beautiful" he breathed out running his hands up and down her sides.
Minerva smiled as she leaned up to tug at his earlobe, "What are you waiting for?"
"Patience, dear, I inted to take my time."
"Obviously."
Albus chuckled as he lifted Minerva up, and carried her to his bed.
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Post by ginger newts on Nov 28, 2004 19:39:25 GMT -5
Aw, it's over? *sniff* Hehe, this was such a cute story. I'm so glad Albus got his sight back and learned to appreciate Minerva as more than a friend. Yay for breaks from school so you can write us cuteness. |
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Post by Jestana on Nov 28, 2004 19:50:34 GMT -5
DAW! *melts from the utter waffiness* Fantabulous! Way to go Albus! *cheers* Whee!
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Post by Isabelle on Nov 28, 2004 20:48:35 GMT -5
Oh, this was too cute. i am sad that it's the end though. bravo!
Liz
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Post by angharad on Nov 28, 2004 20:51:42 GMT -5
Very nice! But where's the lemon?  (I must be channeling Max...) |
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Post by Miss Q on Nov 29, 2004 10:11:49 GMT -5
Sweet and wonderful!!
Thank you..
lemon-sequel? *puppy eyes*
M
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Post by max on Nov 29, 2004 10:36:16 GMT -5
Thank you, my dear, Very nice! But where's the lemon? (I must be channeling Max...) that was great! You're deputizing for me while I'm so busy. But why aren't we doing it as a chorus? You as the soprano, I'm as the alto I am? And now together: Where's the lemon? Max "Thank you for the cute story - but with a lemon attached to it Angharad and I would love it even more." |
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Post by angeldust on Nov 29, 2004 11:27:57 GMT -5
hehe very cute ending to a fab story ! Though a lemon would be great also!!!!!! |
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Post by delenndumbledore on Nov 29, 2004 13:10:40 GMT -5
Ehhh...is it really the end of your story? Can it be true?  I don't think so ;D I associate myself with the other reviewer and looking forward to your lemon-sequel!  Delenn Dumbledore  |
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Post by Sensiblyquirky on Nov 29, 2004 13:47:26 GMT -5
Alright ladies, I was not feeling a lemon when I finished this story and I will not be adding one. I'm sorry I cannot fufill your fanfiction desires, if you so desire you may write one for this story.
Christy
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Post by QuillofMinerva on Nov 29, 2004 14:01:31 GMT -5
i cant believe this story is over already *sobs*
i have throughly enjoyed this story
well done
Clayre xx
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Post by TabbyForever on Nov 29, 2004 14:56:46 GMT -5
Urgh buddy....is it really over already??!!
Is just such a fabby story i really love it!!!
Well done mate...i'm glad your holiday has proved so fruitful!!
I hope i can find some time at chirstmas meself....however i fear i won't succeed, oh well
Well done hun.
J
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Post by griseldalafey on Nov 29, 2004 15:35:03 GMT -5
*sob* I'm sad it's over.
But really wonderful story. The idea was very original. I'm glad everything worked out so well for them. *dreamy sigh*
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Post by eleonore on Dec 1, 2004 4:39:55 GMT -5
I really think this is one of the most beautiful things I have read so far. Well done!
love,
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Post by tartantabbycat on Dec 1, 2004 9:27:31 GMT -5
So sweet! I loved Poppy's reaction as well! I have to add myself to the list of those who are begging for a lemon!!
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Update soon!
(I must be channeling Max...)