Who would have thought? [Chaennie]

Chapter 19

Jennie walked home with Roseanne, hand in hand.

The blonde seemed in high spirits, she couldn’t stop smiling.

Jennie was happy that she had given the Roseanne a good birthday, but couldn’t quite take her mind off what Cassandra had told her. She wondered if Roseanne really knew. She hadn’t really broached the subject. But then, it was unlike Roseanne to bring it up even if she did know.

“So.. The implications of accepting a bond as mates…” Jennie boldly threw it out there.

Roseanne's grip tightened on Jennie's hand a little and her smile dampened.

“It hasn’t come to that moment yet,” Roseanne replied carefully.

“But do you want it to?” Jennie asked.

Roseanne looked away, impassive.

Jennie could tell Roseanne was hiding her thoughts from her again.

“Roseanne.. You can tell me,” Jennie implored, “You know I have your best interests at heart.”

Roseanne bit her lip, her expression softening. She looked quite vulnerable, but Jennie liked seeing Roseanne with her guard down.

“I.. I would like it if we bonded, yes,” Roseanne said shyly, “But that won’t come for some time.”

“Have you been intentionally not letting me get too close because of it?” Jennie queried. Roseanne looked increasingly uncomfortable.

“Maybe,” Roseanne said, “The sooner we reach that point of decision, the sooner all this has to change…”

“Are you afraid I won’t pick you?” Jennie asked.

Roseanne didn’t reply. Jennie patiently waited, but a response never came. She assumed it was far too sensitive an issue for Roseanne.

Deciding not to push the issue on the blonde’s birthday, Jennie changed the subject to lighter topics.

“So.. Did you have a good birthday?” Jennie asked.

Roseanne's features softened again.

“Oui!” Roseanne replied, “The day started off a bit tough. There was a lot to do and I wasn’t able to apply to go away on a site visit to a tomb in Egypt next month.”

“Roseanne! You’re quite pregnant! You shouldn’t be signing up for those things anyway,” Jennie chided, “How dangerous is your job anyway? Shouldn’t you be thinking about desk options until you leave to take the options.”

Roseanne rolled her eyes.

“Desk work is so boring in the world of Curse Breaking!” Roseanne whined.

Jennie shot her a withering look and Roseanne at least had the decency to look sheepish.

“…But fine,” Roseanne added reluctantly, “I will take it easy and ask not to do field work.”

“Good,” Jennie smiled, pulling Roseanne closer by the hand and kissing her cheek. Roseanne smiled, her reluctance quickly evaporated.

“The best part of my birthday was the surprise dinner though,” Roseanne said, “You’ve really given me a perfect evening.”

They arrived at Grimmauld Place, walking up the path to the front door.

“Well, hopefully the evening is not over yet?” Jennie suggested, raising an eyebrow.

Roseanne kissed her, her soft tongue slipping pleasantly into Jennie's mouth. Jennie felt her pulse race and she found herself pinning the blonde against the front door of Grimmauld Place. She had been so good and restrained for so long, but now she wanted Roseanne more than anything. Jennie ran her hands down Roseanne's waist slowly, pressing her body flush against Roseanne's. Her careful restraint was well and truly out the window as she let herself indulge fully.