reunited and it feels so good! (finn)

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Okay, Rai was pretty sure that when she was in school kids didn't get injured that often, right!? But, then again, she was in Gryffindor and saw a lot of people do a lot of stupid things... including herself. She swore that she hadn't spent this much time in the Hospital wing before, though. She was bringing kids in all the time now as an Auror! And here she was again! This time with two first years who had gotten in a nasty little duel and made some really nasty works of each other. Mostly just jinxes gone wrong. One had a parrot beak for a nose and the other... well, let's just say he looked like an Ent from Lord Of The Rings.

She sighed, leaning against the wall once she got the kids in some healers hands. She swore, she didn't know what she was going to do about all these fights. Had it always been this bad, or were people just edgy this year? She was relieved, though, because her shift ended in about two minutes and she could finally go grab a drink or some food or something to take her mind of the shenanigans.

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Finn had barely seen Rai all month; they had been put on different shifts for their patrolling and he was starting to wonder if this was done on purpose. It was like putting his best friend in front of him then vanishing her every time they tried to hang out. Granted, Dominique was also filling his free time, but he missed Rai. Finally the day came when he noticed that their shifts ended at the same time. He was elated and as soon as his ended, he rushed off to find her. Finally he spotted his favorite brunette coming out of the hospital wing. He skidded to a stop, face full of concern. “Rai? Are you alright?” he asked. When he checked that she did not seem to be injured in any way he grinned. “Come on you - let’s go get into trouble,” he said devilishly.


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Rai looked up when she heard his voice, and a giant smile spread across her face. She chuckled as he looked her over, "I'm fine, I'm fine!" she said. Then he suggested that they go off and cause some trouble. And her grin grew wider. She threw her arm around his shoulders and gave them a right squeeze. "You have no idea how much I need this right now," she said as they headed down the hallway. "I just had to escort two stupid kids to the hospital wing, oh, I shouldn't call them stupid. But come on! Did we really get into much trouble when we were in school? Can't believe these guys," she stopped, going on about it and removed her arm, stepping out to face him with an eyebrow raised. "And you, sir. Where have you been? Stationed outside the Ravenclaw room, eh?"

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Finn breathed a sigh of relief and slung his arm over Rai’s shoulders so they walked down the hall side by side. “I don’t know, but there seems to be a lot of drama happening this year,” he mused as she explained the reason why she was in the hospital wing. “I ran into a girl who was having some issues with her brother and another girl her year, and it just sounded so….I don’t know, like it could be solved by talking things out?” he told her, trying to find a better way, and failing, to explain it. “I mean I caused plenty of ruckus around here when we were in school but I feel like it was...different. More in good fun rather than petty,” he said finally. At Rai’s quip about being stationed outside the Ravenclaw Common room, Finn blushed and thought back to the previous day he had spent with Dominique. They had kissed, finally! Finn felt like he was on top of the world, but he hadn’t gotten around to telling Rai because they had been on opposite schedules. “Actually, I do have an update for you on that front,” he said, clearing his throat importantly. “Rai, you are looking at a man who has kissed Dominique Weasley for the first time,” he said, swelling with happiness.

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@dom HES SO HAPPY IT KILLS ME

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Rai nodded, eyes wide as she mentioned the drama. Then some girl with her brother and another girl in her year... wait, that sounded familiar. She didn't want to talk about the bad anymore, so she didn't dwell on it. "Exactly!" she agreed when he said that he caused ruckus's for funny rather than being petty. "I think everyone is still on edge from last year and it's really getting to them. It's... just hard to watch, I guess," she sighed.

She was glad that she had changed the topic to a certain Ravenclaw, because he admitted to having an update. Once it was made she stopped walking and turned toward him, "Finn! Oh my gosh, that's great!" Rai released him from under her arm just to go in for a bone breaking hug instead. She pulled back, "she's a great girl, Finn. I'm so glad," thank God, some good news! Rai didn't really consider that kind of stuff. Romance and all that. It never really crossed her mind. But now, at Finns mention, she wondered for a moment what it would be like to actually give that sort of thing some thought... I mean, she did have a bit of an admirational crush on their instructor Poe, but she knew that wasn't anything realistic. She brought her mind back to Finn, "I just feel bad for her. Having to kiss you," she laughed.

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Finn laughed out loud as Rai brought him into a crushing hug. “Alright alright I know it was a long time coming!” he said, still smiling broadly. He didn’t think he had stopped smiling since the afternoon he had spent with Dominique; it had been perfect. “And excuse you, she gave me permission to kiss her again and again so clearly she liked it,” he told her with mock indignation. “You just wait, you’ll find someone you want to kiss all the time and then you’ll be hearing it from me all the time!” He knew Grey and Rai had flirted, and she had even taking a shining to Poet, their Auror mentor. But she didn't really talk about boys and who she had crushes on. Maybe she'd find someone this year.

He slung his arm back over Rai’s shoulders as they exited the castle and headed to Hogsmeade. “What’s first on our agenda Rai my love, food or drinks?” he asked her, grinning wickedly as the tiny village came into sight.

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Finns laugh was so full of joy that Rai just laughed right along with him. He said it was a long time coming and she nodded, "it was," she agreed. His smile was so wide and so genuine that Rai couldn't help but smile back, her cheeks starting to hurt. She couldn't imagine how his face must feel. She laughed aloud again as he claimed Dom let him kiss her again and she slapped him on his back, "well, maybe you're not all bad then, fine," he joked. Then he talked about her finding someone she wanted to kiss and a sudden image of a certain someone flashed in her mind unexpectedly. She froze, her nose wrinkling, almost as if in disgust, for a moment. Then she relaxed her shoulders and dropped her hand from his back. "Surreee," she rolled her eyes, "that'll be the day."

As he threw his arm over her shoulders she leaned into him, allowing him to lead the way. He asked what was first on the agenda and she pursed her lips in thought before answer, "well, my angel, perhaps food first? Then we can drink to our hearts content and leave our little students lovers behind," wait, that was weird, "I mean yours." That image was still in her head. She must be really tired.

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Finn laughed aloud at Rai’s quip of him not being all bad. “I’m taking her out to dinner in Hogsmeade on Saturday, first official date instead of those ‘is it a date, or is it not?’. Definitely a date,” he told her with a grin. He saw her nose wrinkle, and was curious as to what caused that little reaction. He chose to ignore this, for now, but if he saw anything else, Rai would be getting an interrogation.

“Food first sounds excellent,” he agreed, laughing at Rai’s drinking comment. Though, her next statment made him stop dead in his tracks. He grabbed onto Rais arm and pulled her back for a minute. “Hold up, hold the Portkey, did you just saw student lovers, as in plural?” he asked her suspiciously. “Are you not telling me something Railynn? Is it Grey?” he asked, shooting her the two questions at once. Maybe his interrogation technique needed a little work, but at least he was straight-forward and to the point.

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Rai nodded, impressed at his plans to take Dom on a real date. "Well, I hope that goes well. Give Dom a chance to really see you in your element," she joked. But really, any girl would be lucky to date Finn. Rai knew first hand how loyal, sweet, funny and brave he was and she was happy for Dom... And she probably should talk to the girl. Do the whole 'best friend' thing.

Dang it. Rai thought she had gotten away with her accidental slip up, but she didn't. Finn stopped, grabbing her and pulling her toward him. Rai's eyes were wide as the questions came and then that name. "Grey." How could possibly have known what was involuntary passing through her mind!? Rai swallowed hard and pulled her arm out of his grip, letting out a forced laugh. "Come on, Finn! You know me. I DON'T date," she cleared her throat and straightened up, "it was just a slip. My mouth is running off without me."

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Finn did not believe for one minute that Rai’s little slip didn’t mean anything. “You’re lying to me Rai but it’s cool, you know where to find me when you’re ready to admit your deepest darkest desires and feelings,” he said, only half kidding. He knew that Rai hadn’t dated anyone really while they were at school, and sometimes wondered if he had been part of that hindrance; if people were scared to ask her out because they just assumed that Finn and Rai were dating. Rai had always been his little surrogate sister though; hopefully people would realize that and get to see the amazing woman he called his best friend for who she really was.

They entered the Three Broomsticks and sat down at a table. “Right, on a scale of one to ten I at a twelve for hunger," he told her as a waiter came over. “Can I get a butterbeer and...all the appetizers on the menu?” he asked, grinning as the waiter did a double take at his order. “And for you?” he said, looking over at Rai with a teasing grin.

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Rai's face was bright red, she knew that, but she didn't know why! She shook her head and narrowed her eyes, "if I had deep, dark desires and feelings you'd already know them," then her face softened and she frowned, "unless I haven't realized them yet. Then no one would know them." She attempted to chuckle, and it really just came out like a choking sound. She curled her hand into a fist and knocked in against her chest until she was stranding up straight again, smile back in place.

Rai was fine with people thinking that her and Finn were dating. Not that she wanted to date him, but it was just easier than dealing with all of that stuff. When Finn asked her about her scale of hungriness, she was happy for the change of topic, "same. Well, maybe at an 11," she teased. "I'll take a butterbeer and any entree you want to give me. Don't care," she smiled at the waiter then stuck her tongue out at Finn.

　
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Oh man, Rai had never looked so uncomfortable in Finn’s memory. A part of him wanted to continue the teasing, but the other, more mature half told him sternly that that was enough. He gave Rai a sympathetic smile. “Don’t you worry, Rai darling. That perfect man for you is right around the corner,” he told her confidently, giving her hand a quick squeeze. He patted her on the back when she made the choking sound, but she soon straightened up and seemed fine. He decided it was best to just let the conversation drop. For now.

Finn nodded approvingly at Rai’s order, and made a face as she stuck out her tongue. “Excellent choice, but I would have just let you share if you’d asked,” he teased her. The waiter brought over their drinks and he took a sip. “Ah, refreshing,” he declared, setting the tankard down on the table. He sat back, surveying his best friend with an appraising look. “So, what’s the craziest thing you’ve seen so far this year at Hogwarts on duty?” he asked her, knowing his own answer already.



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Rai was glad that he didn't press on the whole 'dark secrets' topic. At his words about the perfect man, along with a squeeze of her hand, Rai laughed. "I hope he's not perfect. Otherwise where would I get my fix of heated debates?" she chuckled again. The pat on the back at her choking was nice, too.

Rai wrinkled her nose, "I don't share," she joked. In fact, Rai shared often, taking food from Grey and Finn equally. Rai took a sip of her own drink and shook her head at Finn. He was always so goofy and dramatic and she loved it. Then he asked what the craziest thing she'd seen at Hogwarts this year was and she rolled her eyes, leaning forward. "Probably about a week ago when these two second years had somehow managed to switch faces?" she shuddered.

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Finn shrugged modestly. “Perfect for YOU Rai, not perfect in general. Perfect for you would indeed include someone you can fiercely debate with. You can also do other things fiercely with them,” he said, adding the last part as one last shot before dropping the subject.

He raised his eyebrow at the no-sharing quip. “Well then I guess these appetizers are just for me then,” he said as the waiter brought over several o them at once. He picked up a mozzarella stick, slowly dipping it into the marinara sauce and bringing it to his mouth at a tantalizingly slow pace. He bit in, and closed his eyes, savoring the taste and texture. “Oh man Rai this is just sooo good,” he said with his mouth full, swallowing it slowly. He took a sip of his cider, watching her. “Too bad you don’t share,” he teased.



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Rai chuckled as Finn clarified. "No, no I know what you mean. I'm just saying. And Finn!" she reached over to smack him on the arm, her face turning bright red and feeling rather heated. The thought of doing anything fierce with anyone was just weird to her. She shook her head, glaring at him.

His appetizers soon arrived and he made a show out of eating them and going on about how it was too bad she didn't share. She smirked, shaking her head. "I stand by what I said," she mused. Still, the sticks did look good and it was a little tempting to steal one from him... but she couldn't now since she was being so stubborn. Therefore, she brought the lack of mozzarella on herself and could blame no one else!

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