Can't be tamed [Margaux]

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Of course Maria had noticed Margaux. All night. Whenever Maria wasn't flirting and attempting to get Viola to flirt back. When she and Viola finally went their separate ways and Maria danced with several partners, male and female. But every chance she spotted the fellow part veela, Maria stopped for just a moment to appreciate the view. To be honest, Maria was actually happy Margaux went with Elias. She knew the french girl would ensure her cousin had a good time. And considering their conversation yesterday, she was pretty sure Elias had more on his mind, so Maria felt absolutely no guilt in eyeing his date any chance she got. She wouldn't move in though. No, Elias deserved a good night. As the hours went by, the crowd in the Great Hall began to thin. Soon, and just after the clock struck midnight, Maria pushed away the boy she'd currently been snogging against one of the walls. He, obviously, looked confused, to which Maria just rolled her eyes and stepped away. He'd only been a distraction to pass the time.

Maria caught sight of Margaux once more, and smirked. No sign of Elias. She wasn't sure where her cousin had gone. Whether it be back to the ship for the night, or entertaining someone else. Either way, Margaux was alone. When she was sure Margaux had spotted her near the entrance of the Great Hall, that smirk widened. She didn't say anything, or attempt to make any sort of gestures. She didn't need to. The eye contact was enough to make her intentions clear. The eye contact lasted only a few moments, before Maria slipped out into the Entrance hall, and then outside into the cold night.

Well, it must be cold. Maria didn't really notice it. It'd been hot inside the Great Hall, and the cold air felt nice against her skin. Maybe not for long, but for now. Stopping on the steps, Maria slipped her high heels off, carrying them in one hand by the straps while her other hand yanked out the bobby pins, her hair cascading down onto her shoulders in dark waves. Only then did she keep walking, stepping down the few remaining steps. She was in the courtyard. A few hours earlier there had been throngs of students, trying to find a quiet spot but it was silent now...

@margaux

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Margaux had quite the pleasant evening on the arm of Elias Greyback; he was a shy dancer but of course as the night went on she had her ways of getting him to dance.  They'd even spent some well-deserved alone time together in a private corner of the gardens, but at the end of the evening they parted ways.  Elias, she could tell was struggling with something, just as Margaux was.  Though she highly doubted their struggles were the same.  The way Elias was, Margaux had always wondered if he was hiding something from the world.  She hoped, and this surprised her, that he'd be able to figure out what made him happy and went for it.  Margaux's situation was far from being resolved that easily; the death of her cousin weighed deeply on her and she still was struggling with what needed to be done next.

Desirae however would not stop Margaux from having a good time the rest of the evening; indeed she felt that her cousin would encourage her endeavors.  So when Margaux finally caught Maria's eye, she watched the girl leave the Entrance Hall, waited for a few moments, then glided out after her.  The night was chilly, and Margaux wrapped her silken shawl tighter around her arms as she looked around for the Romani beauty.  Finally, she found her in the courtyard, and a smile slowly spread on her lips.  "Alone?  You should nevair be alone," she called, her voice a velvety purr as she walked over to her.  She took one of the dark waves of Marias hair and let it fall between her fingers.  "Did you 'ave a good evening?" she asked.


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It didn't take Margaux long to follow, but Maria hadn't expected the french girl to dawdle. It hadn't been planned or anything for the two to end up leaving together, or really spend any time at the ball together. But none of their meet ups were ever really planned. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Maria had planned on staying away from Margaux so she didn't ruin Elias' night. Technically it was the next morning now, fifteen minutes past midnight...

Maria stopped walking when she heard that familiar and sultry french accent. "I shouldn't?" She slowly respond as she turned her head to peer at Margaux over her shoulder. "Why don't you keep me company then?" She softly suggested, though it wasn't really a suggestion. Finally turning to face the french girl as she played with her hair, Maria's hand lightly brushed against Margaux's hip. "I did, but it's much better now. Did you and Elias have a good time?" What Margaux did with Elias wasn't much of her concern, but she did hope Margaux had made sure her cousin had a wonderful night.

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Margaux didn't say anything when Maria suggested that she join her, but sat dow next to the girl after she let the strand of hair fall back into place.  "Zat eez good to 'ear zat.  I am sorry we did not get to dance at ze Ball, I am after all a wonderful danseuse," she told her, tossing her hair behind her shoulder and smiling.  She knew that Maria had seen her waltzing around the ballrom with Elias; of course she had.  She had opened the ball with Elias, everyone had been watching her at some point.  If not for her flawless ballroom skills then for the slinky backless dress she decided to wear.  She had just the teensiest bit of doubt in her mind that it was a little too much, but that tiny flicker was extinguished when she felt all the eyes on her.  She didn't just love the attention, she reveled in it.

Margaux scooted a little closer to Maria as she asked about her cousin and smiled widely.  "Eet was a lovely night; being ze date of ze Champion from Durmstrang might be daunting for some, but it was nothing I could not 'andle," she said, giving a tinkle of a laugh.  She reached out and traced her finger down Maria's arm.  "We 'ad some alone time, but I sent 'im back to ze ship by 'imself.  'e seemed to 'ave quite a bit on 'is mind the poor lamb," she mused, pouting a little.  "Eet eez too bad, for I am not at all tired," she said casually, leaning back in her seat a little and crossing her legs.


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Maria shifted just a little to make room for Margaux on the bench. Not too much though, Maria wasn't much interested in letting Margaux be too far away. Maria smiled as the ball was mentioned, and how they hadn't had any chance to dance. "Mmm, I'd say we've danced more than once." Maria answered suggestively. Just not the sort of dancing appropriate for anyone to see. "But watching you made up for it." Maria felt no shame in admitting that she'd been watching Margaux most the night. How could you not though? Margaux looked absolutely fantastic.

Maria's own grin responded as Margaux talked about the night. Good. That was what she'd wanted. Maria shifted, leaning in a little as she felt Margaux's fingers against her skin. "He's had a few things on his mind lately. But I'm glad he had a nice evening." She answered softly, her voice sympathetic. She hoped Elias could sort out his feelings. But in her mind he needed to stop worrying so much and just focus on being himself. Catching Margaux's hand in her own, Maria brushed her lips against the back of Margaux's hand. "Thank you for being a wonderful date for him. I'll need to make it up to you..." She whispered sultrily.

@margaux

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Margaux gave a flirty laugh as Maria said they had 'danced' more than once.  Well, that was certainly true.  Out of all the delegates from Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, Margaux had found the Romani to be the most fascinating and most fun out of everyone.  That wasn't to say she hadn't tested out a few other subjects along the way, but still she continued to find her way back to Maria.  "We certainly 'ave 'ad our fun zese past few months, 'aven't we?" she agreed, curling a lock of her hair around a finger.  "Eet was deeficult at times I must admit, not to steal you away from zat date of yours.  Alas, your cousin required my attention tonight."  She paused, her lips forming a smirk.  "But eet eez no longer ze night eez it?  Eef ze clock in the Entrance 'All was correct, eet is now ze 26th of Decembre."  She leaned in and nipped Maria's ear lightly.  "Your cousin eez a nice boy, I 'ope 'e finds whatevair it eez 'e is looking for with 'is life.  Not a bad lover either," she mused casually, then giggled wickedly.  "But...'e is nothing compared to you eez 'e?" Margaux scooted closer and reached towards Maria's back, gently tracing circles along her skin.  She leaned her chin on the other girls' shoulder.  "Ow do you plan on zanking me for being such a good date to your cousin?" she whispered back.


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This 'relationship' between the two suited both of them just fine. Absolutely no strings attached, able to enjoy how ever many partners they pleased but able to come back together whenever they wanted. They were very similar in that way, and Maria liked that. "Mmmhmm." Maria agreed as one of her hands moved rest on Margaux' leg. As Maria's 'date' was mentioned though she left, removing her hand to brush her hair away from her face. "What, Viola? Were you jealous?" She teased. Viola was fun, but they always told Maria no before she went farther. At least with Margaux she didn't have to worry about that problem.

Her smile grew as Margaux seemed to realize what Maria had. IT was past midnight. No longer Christmas night. Technically speaking, it was 'morning'. "I know." Maria slyly responded, tilting her head just a bit when she felt Margaux nip at her ear. Maria's hand moved to rest at the back of Margaux's neck. "By making sure you have a very good morning..." Maria answered quietly when asked how she planned on thanking Margaux. With her hand at Margaux's neck it was all to easy to lean in those last few inches between them and press her lips against Margaux's. Maria had been good, waiting until the ball was over for Elias' sake. But she wasn't going to wait anymore.

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Margaux laughed, a tinkling sound at Maria's question. "Jealous? Ma cherie, zat eez not our way.  But I cannot 'elp but enjoy ze view," she purred lightly.  Had she been jealous?  Perhaps a little, but she'd also known that before the night was out Maria would find her.  It had happened at the dance party the Potter girl had thrown; she'd been dancing with Daryl and the shy Hufflepuff girl when Maria had interluded.  Not that Margaux minded of course; Maria was always up for her kind of good time.  "I do not theenk I want to wait any longer," she breathed, running a hand up Maria's leg.  Their lips found each other and the rest of the world no longer existed; two part veelas tended to have that kind of affect on each other when things got intimate.

and fade...

Margaux stood up, taking Maria's hands in both of hers.  "Shall we go?  I'm sure we can...persuade anyone we run into to forget zey saw us," she said, leaning in to nip at her lower lip.  Keeping one of her hands in hers, Margaux ran her free hand through her hair.  "Ave anywair in mind?" she asked Maria coyly.


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Maria grinned at that laugh. Not their way. Definitely not. But enjoy the view? Most definitely. Swoop in the first chance they got? Also definitely. With no hesitation or real remorse for whoever the other was with or what they might be interrupting. "You can do more than enjoy the view now." Maria breathed softly. They didn't have to worry about anyone else anymore. They were done entertaining others and could now just enjoy each other. As Margaux said she didn't want to wait, Maria grinned, right into that intense kiss that erased everything else. No, no more waiting. Maria didn't have the patience anymore for it.

While the courtyard was not an ideal place for such an intimate moment but it didn't seem to bother, or stop either of them. Thankfully no one came across them either. Maria didn't knew who was still awake, or what time it even was anymore but she didn't care. The wise thing to do would part ways after, and both go to bed. But that wasn't the plan. If there even was one. No, they weren't done with each other. At least in Maria's case it was because of all that pent up tension, of spending the entire ball watching Margaux and the clock, agonizingly waiting for the right time to steal the French girl away. Having to just watch and not touch for hours Accepting Margaux's hands, Maria pulled herself to her feet. She didn't let go though, instead she just pulled herself close to the other girl and let one of her hands slide up Margaux's arms. "You're cold..." She hadn't realized noticed before, too caught up in the moment to feel the difference. Maria's hands warmed, not enough to ignite into flames up enough to put off some heat. Now the question. Where to go? "Mmm somewhere I can warm you up without any interruptions..." Maria leaned in to brush her lips against Margaux's exposed neck. Now where would such a place be?

As if by magic (mot definitely by magic) Maria noticed a small shed. Still holding one of Margaux's hands in her own she led them to the shed, and pushed the door open. Not great, but better than nothing. "Accio blankets." Maria had pulled her want out quickly, and performed the summoning spell in the same motion. If they were planning on staying here for a while, might as well be comfortable. The blankets from Maria's bed on the ship took only a moment to appear, landing neatly in Maria's arms. Only after setting them on the ground and closing the door did Maria turn back to Margaux. "Now where were we?" Maria's hands found their way to Margaux's hips, to pull the girl close once more.

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Margaux felt warmer already by Maria's presence, but the half veela had the power of ignition, and knew how to control it well. In just moments she felt the heat of her power slide into her veins and she couldn't help but smile.  "I am sure you 'ave uzzer ways to warm me up," she suggested coyly; what they had just done was clearly a preview of what was yet to come.  The night was not over for the two of them, and why should it be?  Both were beautiful, part veelas with intense passion and vast knowledge of intimate affairs.   She allowed Maria to lead her to the shed and waited as the blankets flew over from the Durmstrang ship.  "I theenk we will be plenty warm," she said, her voice low and throaty.  Her arms wrapped around Maria's waist and she knelt, pulling the Romani girl down with her.  She pushed her hair back behind her shoulders and kissed her, softly at first, letting the passion build.

And then did it explode.

As they lay there later on, Margaux drew circles on Maria's back.  The night had been quite lovely, beginning with Elias and ending with his cousin.  Cousin; Margaux was thinking of Desi again.  She knew Maria was fiercely protective of her own cousin; perhaps she'd understand.  "You would do anyzeeing you could to prevent 'arm from coming to your cousin, would you not?" she asked softly, unsure if Maria had fallen asleep yet.



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Maria just laughed. Of course there were other means to keep them both warm. Very fun ways. But it was always nice to mix things up a bit, and her power could definitely be used, if she was careful, in a similar fashion. As it was, Maria was done talking. The shed door was locked behind them, to avoid any unwelcome interruptions...

While they weren't using the blankets for warmth, they did come in handy. At least they weren't laying on the floor. Maria lay on her stomach, an arm draped across margaux's waist. She almost looked asleep, eyes closed and completely relaxed. She wasn't, but she was content. In the string of lovers Maria had taken over the years most left her mildly dissatisfied in some way. A rare few though didn't, and an even rarer few completely satisfied her. Margaux was in that last category. They hadn't spent much time just.... relaxing afterwards though. Or better yet, spending the entire night together. The comfortable silence was broken by Margaux's quiet question and Maria raised her head. "Hm?" It took a moment for the question to full register, and when it did, Maria propped herself up on her elbow, leaving her other arm where it lay around Margaux's waist. "I would." She whispered, but her conviction clear. Maria would never let any harm come to Elias. Ever. She removed her hand from Margaux's waist to brush the girl's hair off her shoulder. "Your mind is else where." She observed. Where else would that sort of question come from? Why would such a question come up? While her curiosity had suddenly spiked, she wouldn't push for answers if Margaux didn't want to share. How could she pry when she herself had her fair share of secrets she didn't want to share?

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Margaux smirked and reached out to play with Maria's hair. "When I am weeth you my mind eez always 'ere," she purred, leaning in to brush a kiss on her lips. She sighed a little, curling the lock around her finger. "But in ze stillness of ze night, my thoughts betray me I do admit."  Margaux hesitated for a moment; the French girl never hesitated.  "I 'aven't told you zis yet, but my cousin, she was keeled last month, murdered by an Auror."  Thinking of Desirae's death, reading about it in the Prophet flashed Margaux back to that awful morning.  She heard Cecelia's plate shatter, grabbing the newspaper from a fourth year wearing black and yellow; she didn't know the house names at Hogwarts nor did she care to.  Reading the paper, letting the new sink in.  The days following, Margaux had not sought out Maria - she needed something, someone more weak minded.  A few bright eyed sixteen year olds had done the trick, but after they had finished she'd set off, leaving them reeling in the background.  Margaux brought herself back to the present, letting her hand trail down Maria's shoulder and arm.  "I just weesh I could do something about it, zat's all," she said softly.


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Maria grinned at Marguax's initial response, that when they were together her mind was here. Maria knew how to demand s person's entire attention, especially in private. As Margaux went on to continue though that grin slowly disappeared. Maria didn't pay much attention to the news, but she'd heard a few people mention it in the halls. Something about blood purists. And one of the members had been eliminated last month by the Aurors. That was Margaux's cousin? "I'm sorry." Maria hadn't lost a cousin, but she's lost her parents. She knew what it was like to have someone close to you die or leave you.

Maria sat up. Resting her palm on the orther side of the girl Maria leaned over her. "Like what...?" she whispered. What would Margaux do? Maria knew what she'd do, if anything happened to Elias. She'd make everyone pay. Maria leaned down, lightly brushing her lips against Margaux's "Do you want revenge? Or a distracting?" Maria continued, as she tilted her head to graze her teeth against the girl's neck. Maria would opt for the first option. But distractions were always nice and they were both pretty good at those.

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Margaux merely nodded when Maria said she was sorry. What else would one say to that exactly?  I'm sorry the world took away the one relative that was closer to you than your own sister; let me burn the world with you?  Well, if she was going to burn down the world for revenge, Margaux knew Maria was the perfect choice for that.  The half veela's ignition power had amazing and rather excited Margaux when they first became acquainted with each other.  It had certainly come in handy tonight with the chilly weather; Margaux felt warm and pleasant lying next to the other girl.  "I only found out about it because some girl at my table was reading ze Daily Prophet; ze Ministry of course 'ad to put it on zair front page.  She was like a seester to me; more zan my own seesters.  It was...I cannot speak of ze pain I felt zat night."  Margaux closed her eyes and shook her head.

Maria then asked her the question that she herself had been asking for the last month; revenge or distractions?  She'd taken several new lovers to bed as distractions, but only Maria had been able to truly put her worries aside.  She made a small noise as Marias lips grazed her neck, and she smiled lazily.  "Revenge, bien sur," she said, as if she'd always known that was her answer.  She wanted that Auror who took her cousins life to feel as she felt the morning she'd found out, that she was certain of.  "But tonight, I welcome ze distraction," she added, leaning in to kiss her with more fierce passion than a few moments ago.


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Maria and Margaux had never really... talked about their personal lives. At all actually. Maria knew (not surprisingly) very little about Margaux outside of school. But to be honest? Maria had never been that interested. In getting to know Margaux on a deeper level or let Margaux know her. But Maria felt... slightly compelled to try and comfort her companion a little. She raised her free hand to Margaux's cheek and lightly stroked her thumb against her smooth skin. "You don't need to speak about it.." she softly answered. It partially sounded like she was just being a good person and comforting Margaux, but there was a small part that almost sounded as if she knew exactly how Margaux felt.

Maria smirked a little at the noise Margaux made, and it grew wider at her answer. The answer didn't surprise her. They were alike in that way. Margaux wouldn't stand for any sort of injustice against her. Her hand moved from Margaux's cheek down to the back of her neck as Maria slowly kissed up her neck. She pulled away as Margaux spoke once more, probably to respond to the statement but she didn't get a chance. Margaux had pulled her into an intense kiss. Immediately Maria pushed into it, her hand tightening on the back of Margaux's neck. Maria didn't mind distractions, especially ones like this.

-fade? Probably-

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