Learn to love

We fucked up

Knowing Aaron wasn't about to walk away from a challenge, she waited for his move. Athena try's to be indifferent. It doesn't do to let someone with an ego like his know how much power he has. She doesn't lean in, Doesn't make it easy, or seems too keen. Then he brushes her hair back from her shoulder and moves in so close she can feel his lean body pressed up against her. She feels his warmth and already her mind has placed their lips together. But instead, he leans in to caress her neck, slow and gentle. He's making her wait and she can hardly bare it. She wanted his lips now, his kisses. Just as she was about to give up hope, Aaron cups her face in his hands and gives her exactly what she wanted.

It's a gentle kiss. No aggression or possession. He gives her time to match his rhythm, before running his tongue across her bottom lip. When she refuses his advances, Aaron bites down on her lower lip. The gasp was all he needed to take control of the kiss. Moving his hand to her jaw he tilted her to the side, while his other arm wrapped around her waist and pulled her closer. Aaron wasn't sure if it was his lungs begging for air or the low moan she drew out, but something forced him to stop.

Looking around the pub he was glad no one was paying them any attention. "Let's go."

"Y-yeah." Sliding out of their booth, she followed closely behind him. "Where are we going?"

"The Manor." He didn't mean to be short with her, but he couldn't help but be angry with himself. She has married regardless of the fact she didn't remember. "This was a bloody mistake."

"What?" Athena had caught his words and she was both confused and upset. "Why? Why is this a mistake? No rule says we can't pick who we want."

"You don't understand Athena. This has nothing to do with Voldemort or the death eaters." He couldn't tell her. "It-You're too young for me. You are a child."

"Chi-seriously? That's what you're going with?" Seeing the wizard not waver she scoffed. "You clearly didn't think I was a child when you kissed me back there!"

"That was nothing, a simple challenge is all."

Running a hand through her hair, she chuckled sadly. "Whatever."

Grabbing her by the arm, he stopped her from walking away. "Where are you going?"

"Home."

"Get in the car, Athena."

Shrugging him off, she laughed. "You must be mad if you think I am riding back with you. I am walking."

"See? A damn child." Tossing his arms in the air he jumped into the car. "I am only telling you once and then I am leaving. Get in the damn car, Athena."

Ignoring his order, she began her walk back to the manor. Luckily it wasn't too far away, but it would still take her an hour or two depending on the speed of her pace. Aaron pulled up next to her, telling her once more to get in. "I thought you were only going to say it once?"

"I am done playing games." speeding the car forward, he turned to the right stopping a few paces in front of her. Stepping out of the car, he stalked towards her and grabbed her arm. "One way or another you are getting in."

"Unless you want to keep the ability to screw around, I advise you to let go." Not letting go fast enough, she kicked the back of his knee, sending him to the ground. Once she was free, Athena walked past him and the car. "Bloody idiot."

"It was just a fucken kiss!" He growled.

Stopping in her tracks, she kept her back turned to him. "For you perhaps, but it was my first."

Dropping his head, he sighed. "I kno-"

"Do you truly not feel anything?"

Nearly getting whiplash at raising his head, Aaron stared at her with a blank look. "What?"