[R] When a Snake meets a Lion //Justin Alec Good

[orion valmont]

The wind swept the grounds of Hogwarts at a furious pace, ripping branches from trees, as if they were mere twigs. Rain had been falling at a steady pace, driven hard by the gale, for near two days. Thunder rolled across the darkened sky and lightning split the heavens apart.

Lightning forked the clouds and thunder shook the world below. In his bed, Orion awoke startled awake instantly, stifling a cry of surprise. Sweat glistening on his toned, bare chest, he took a deep breath as he surveyed the Slytherin dorm. He tried to calm himself, he had never been able to weather severe storms alone, Hell he couldn't stand to sleep alone so to speak, as a child he had taken refuge in his parents presence each time the panic had set in. No one would have guessed, given his  persona, that he suffered this particular weakness, were it known that he was irrationally afraid of such trivial things as thunderstorms, he would have been ridiculed mercilessly in the Slytherin house. Unnerved by the violence outside his window, he threw back the covers, grabbed his wife beater from the floor and took his wand from his bedside table barefoot made his way to the door and down the corridor. If he couldn't sleep he decided he would explore. 

The halls were dark outside of the Slytherin dorms. The portraits slept soundly as the lightning lit his way somewhat but still he felt the need.

"Lumos" 

A simple spell but an effective one to make him feel slightly more at ease. He wandered what felt like hours but was closely more accurately minuets.  All to soon he noticed another light in front of him. Aggravatingly he couldn't see who the torch bearer was.

"Who's there?"

[justin alec good]

Justin couldn’t believe he was lost. Seriously?! His excuse was of course that he hadn’t even been on campus for a week, but still. He was 18 years old now, starting university, not 11 and starting his first year at Hogwarts for Merlin’s sake. Flashbacks to his first year at the school hadn’t been very nice. He actually got there when he was sixteen already and all of his house mates liked to give him crap for not knowing were to go and getting lost. This was just like a deja vu. It does feel better that he’s not the only newbee this year of course, but no one had been as stupid as Justin was tonight.

He had gone for a walk around campus and when he got back and it wasn’t too late, he decided to go for a walk through the school too. Bad decision. He’d been walking around for hours now, no clue where he was and no one to be seen. It had already been dark outside and when the thunderstorm started, Justin began to feel a little desperate. He was walking around like a mad man, hoping for a sign of life or some part of the castle he would recognize, but no dice. When all the lights in the corridors and halls went out, he knew luck really wasn’t on his side tonight.

“Lumos!”

At times like these Justin couldn’t be happier that he was a wizard. He knows he’s a Gryffindor and yes, he’s pretty brave, but the dark is something that has always scared him and he really wished he’d stayed in his dorm tonight. Stupid fucking idea! Justin cursed at himself and thunder cracked again, louder this time. He rounded a corner when he heard something else, someone else! Justin’s heart skipped a few beats and he didn’t know for sure if it was relief or not. Justin got closer carefully and sighed when he saw it was another student.

“Wow, almost gave me a heart attack there man!” Justin chuckled and actually vaguely recognized the guy as a Slytherin who used to go to Hogwarts too. What was his name again? “So... Can’t sleep?" He could hit himself for making stupid small talk, but he really didn’t want to admit he was lost. Justin shot the guy one of his dazzling smiles to make up for his awkwardness and hoped for the best.

[orion valmont]

Orion was a little taken back that he hadn't remembered him. For a while on the train to Hogwarts all that time ago and before they were both sorted into there houses they were becoming fast friends. But then all the shit regarding house p ride got in the way and the two never spoke. But on the rare occasions they met on there way to class Orion was always drawn to him. 

And now that smile. 

"Uh....yeah......The storm.....I've never liked storms that much"

Merlin's beard why was he telling him this?  Orion was obviously unaware of Justin's veela blood and the obvious "Charm" aspect of that as far as Orion was concerned Veela males were not possible.


"Plus i figured it would be a good chance to try and explore more of the castle then i had when i was first here. Figures i;d get lost. What's your excuse? "

[justin alec good]

Justin was happily surprised with the guy’s reaction. He didn’t have anything against Slytherin at all, but he had to admit that they could get quite grumpy towards people, especially when they’re in Gryffindor. The guy did look kind off shocked by his admittance and Justin figured his smile had worked. Thank Merlin for that little bit of veela blood in him. Without that Justin’s afraid he’d just be an incredible dork. He can’t imagine people liking him for that part of himself.

“And I don’t like the dark that much.”

Justin told him, probably to make up for making the guy uncomfortable. He added a wink, telling him a silent; Our secret! and held his wand up to look if he recognized any of the portraits. No luck. He felt loads better though, knowing he wasn’t the only one walking around, trying to get to know the building. He just hoped the guy wasn’t as lost as he was.

“Well, I’ve actually been doing the exact same, but then... for like five hours.” Justin snorted at himself, so stupid. “I’m completely lost. So I’m actually quite happy that I ran in to you, I’m sorry what’s your name again?”

[orion valmont]

"My name is Orion.......I know who you are Justin"

Orion felt his stomach flutter a little at the wink. It was rare a guy had this type of effect on him it was usually the other way around.

"I've only been walking for about half an hour and i have to admit i'm completely lost"

Orion had a little though of the devious variety not that it showed on his face.

"Perhaps we could explore together? After all there is safety in numbers and considering this castles reputation i think it would be a wise decision"

Orion offered a smile Justin's way one that usually got him his own way. 

 

[justin alec good]

Justin let out a small sigh of relief when Orion wanted to walk on together, if he really was lost they would at least have each other. Justin felt bad forgetting Orion's name, especially since Orion did remember his name, but he had no idea that he'd made any kind of impression on the guy all those years ago. Who can blame him for forgetting really, Orion's not a very common name. And he wasn't planning on ever forgetting that name again after whatever tonight brings them.

“Yeah, hi! I knew it wasn't a common name, but I forgot...” Justin said with an apologetic smile. “I'm sorry!” Justin looked around the hall they were standing in and pointed towards the side Orion had come from.

“I think we should just try and walk back the way you came...” Justin said, thinking out loud. “Cause we're probably closer to your dorm then mine.” Fuck, did that just sound like I'm inviting myself into his dorm? Justin glanced at Orion's reaction quickly while mentally slapping himself in the face. He wouldn't mind of course, but Justin knows a lot of guys don't swing both (or his) ways and doesn't want to be inappropriate.

[orion valmont]

When Justin replied  with an apology  Orion smiled in response to let him know it was fine, Most guys didn't know his name untill after they had shared his  bed. 

"It's fine no worries" 

Orion thanked. His lucky stars when  Justin agreed to walk with him and was somewhat shocked when he pointed the way Orion had arrived from. 

Closer to his dorm? Did he invite him self? Would Orion be that lucky?

"Did you want to come back with me?"

[justin alec good]

Justin had already started walking when Orion asked him if he'd like to come back with him and Justin almost fell flat on his face in shock. Fuck, was I that obvious?! He managed to keep his feet under him though and twirled back around to face the Slytherin like nothing had happened. He prayed for the lighting to be really bad, so Orion wouldn't be able to see the blush forming on his face. The gods were probably not with him though, because he could feel his face heat up like it hasn't done in a while.

“I uh... I meant- I mean, if you...” Justin muttered and it was like all his smoothness from the last five minutes had drained away, because he couldn't get a normal word out of his mouth.

“I'm sorry, I uh... I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable!” Justin gestured to the end of the hall again, in the hopes that Orion wouldn't think anything of it and just walk on. He couldn't help himself to look the other guy over again and this time a little blood drained from his face, racing south. Oh, fuck my life.

[orion valmont]

Orion smirked a little he could tell he was having a little effect on Justin much to his delight. He wanted an excuse to take things further. As if a sign from the gods the thunder boomed loud enough to shake the castle windows. Orion made a show of jumping lightly and grabbed Justin's hand.  Looking at him meakly he smiled.

"Im sorry" 

He looked down at there hands but made no attempt to remove his hand. 

"My dorm is not much further if you still want to come back that is"

[justin alec good]

Justin couldn't believe what he was hearing when Orion invited him again. He looked him in the eyes and saw a familiar glint in there, he really wasn't joking and Justin couldn't help the blush spreading down his neck onto his chest. It was getting really hot and he waved the front of his shirt a little in the hopes to cool off. Get your head in the fucking game!

The thunder had caused Orion to jump, but even after the the windows had stopped shaking, their hands were still joined and Justin couldn't help the giggle that he let out of his mouth. A giggle. I'm going to kill myself tomorrow. Justin smirked in a way that he hoped would make him seem more... cool and ran his free hand through his hair as a distraction. He wasn't planning on letting go if Orion wasn't either, so he adjusted his hand a little so they'd fit better and cocked his head in the right direction.

“You're not as lost as you wanted me to believe then?” Justin said jokingly, not really expecting an answer.

“I uh... I'd love to, you lead the way!” Justin was actually pretty proud of himself that he was still able to create sentences, while his body was going crazy like he'd taken an adrenaline shot or something like that. He shook his head slightly in disbelieve that this was happening and waited for Orion to tag him along.