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It was no secret that try as he might, Nikolai was not fitting in at this school as seamlessly as he’d hoped he would. With the exception of with those in his own house. The rest of the school, well they looked on his with cautious eyes. Except for one. There was one blue eyed boy that kept trying to find his way inside. Under the mask he so securely held to himself. The funny thing was, Nik wasn’t entirely sure he wouldn’t succeed. Never had he met someone with a will as strong as his own. And just as stubborn too. Marcus Coventry had made his life more difficult. Mad him ever the more cautious but there were just some instances when he just couldn’t pry the young man off his trail. And sooner or later. Later for both their sake he’d figure it out. 

For now Nik needed time. And perhaps if he could distract him with something pliable. Something that would actually give him a crumb or two, enough to satisfy until he’d had a plan in place. And spoken to his alpha. Most importantly what it was, Marcus was not to be touched. For as much as this one enjoyed playing games with him, Nik was just as found, if not more of playing them right back. 

So much so that he’d actually managed to dwindle down dueling partner after dueling partner until the only person left was in fact the very man he’d been having this turmoil with. Truth be told, he wasn’t entirely sure that Marcus was as interested in him as Nik was with Marcus. Though he would never let it be known, especially not to the one that now had entered the room along with him. 

“Don’t you just find it hilarious that every time I seem to become a problem they send you in.” Nik took a stop closer towards the designated dueling area. His gaze on Marcus wasn’t one he could entirely control. After all it hadn’t been that long ago that these two found themselves trying to keep a conversation civil. “Not that I’m complaining.” They’d seemed to do that. Ruffled one another in ways that he wasn’t sure either of them could really describe. Nik certainly wasn’t going to and had no desire to. 

Whatever it was about this lion, he kept finding the pair of them drawn to one another. Be it of their own free will or otherwise. Nature had a funny way of pushing it’s hand when need be. “So?” He asked curiously, drawing his wand down at his side, head tipping to his right. “Shall we?” He paused, smirk growing ever the more, “Marcus?”

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Since the pair of them had met it was hard for Nikolai to deny how attracted he was to his Lion. Not just physically, though his cheek bones and curve of his lower back threatened to be his undoing every moment of the day he’d caught a glimpse of him. But on a level that neither of them could understand they yearned for one another. Craved one another. He was fairly certain he could have consumed Marcus and that still wouldn’t have been enough. Though their housemates, as well as a good chunk of the rest of the school, would be happy if that happened. If for no other reason than to not have to see their constant looks or touching. And there were more than a handful of Slytherins that could have lived in peace with it as well. Perhaps that were a bit of the reason why Nik laid it on super thick when they’d decided to sleep in the dungeons. But regardless Marcus deserved it.

“Anything I want?”

“Anything you want.”

“Promise?”

“I promise.”

Marcus took Nikolai’s hand and pulled him up from that plush green sofa they’d invaded nearly an hour ago. The coy smirk on his face as he led him backwards through the common room. Of course Nik was keeping an eye over the top of that brown mop to make sure he wouldn’t hurt himself. But the smile on Marcus’ lips wasn’t one he’d seen before. At least not outside of the bedroom. He’d be lying if he didn’t feel all the more turned on from it. His Lion had quite a way of being able to do that on the turn of a knut. 

The seventh year dorm was already cleared out. Funny how his roommates always knew when to make themselves scarce. If only all of them could. He pushed a bigger smile on his face as they’d both entered and Marcus left go of his hand. Nik watched with curious eyes as the Lion circled around to his bed but didn’t lay down immediately. His fingers clinked the lock shut and he slowly made his way over to him.

“Lie down.”

“Lie down?”

“Yes. I ... I want to try something.”

“Whatever you’d like, my love.”

Nik kicked off his shoes and then unbuttoned his shirt before laying back on the side of his bed. Marcus on the other side coaxing him into the center. He’d gotten Nik’s attention. Whatever he was up to definitely had him wondering and curious. And even more so when Marcus took to taking his own pants off first, the belt also leaving the loops that held it so close to his body. Try as he might not to salivate at the sight, it wasn’t possible. And Nik made no apologies for how he looked at his boyfriend. With that hunger and want just radiating from behind his pale hues. His smirk only grew as he watched the Lion’s slender fingers tug his belt free next. Perhaps ... just maybe Marcus wanted to take point tonight. While it wasn’t something he’d ever tried, he’d try for Marcus.

“Close your eyes.” 

The Snake did so obediently and was rewarded with one of the softest kisses they’d shared since they’d told one another how they felt that day. A low moan from Nik weaseled it’s way between their lips and Marcus just smiled. His weight shifting down onto the other as they’d kept their lips locked, deepening their kiss and keeping his focus on pinning Nik to that bed. He had to admit he enjoyed this, letting his boyfriend have some fun like this. Their hands finally connected and slowly they slid up the mattress. The tips of their tongues danced as his digits came to rest against the headboard and he didn’t hold back the throaty moans now replacing the shallow breaths he had been taking.

He’d been so caught up in their lip lock he hadn’t felt the leather tightening around his wrist until it’d caught and he felt his arm extended outward. Nik broke their kiss to take a look at what had him so hemmed up. His eyes saw the knot in his boyfriend’s belt at the post and then the strap around his wrist. Slowly Nikolai turned back to see Marcus. This time he was smiling at him much like Nik had before he went in for the kill, so to speak. 

“I wanted to try being in control of you for once.”

“You’re always in control of me, Marcus.”

“Not ... not like this.”

Nik didn’t ask anymore questions but instead returned to laying flat on his back. His eyes carefully watched the other as he pressed the other wrist up against the next post. A wicked smile on his face because he couldn’t believe his boyfriend was willing to .. Well he knew there were miles and miles of things he knew Marcus wanted to attempt but he was more impressed he’d managed to pull one over on him. And he didn’t hate this surprise. Not one little bit.

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While Nik enjoyed Gryffindor tower, he couldn’t help but wonder as to why Marcus was so quick to always suggest that they spend the night in his own house. It truly didn’t matter to him. It wasn’t like he was here to make friends. Hell, he wasn’t even meant to be courting but still he’d found Marcus on his arm almost as if it were meant to be a thing since the dawn of time. But tonight, Nikolai needed to be where he was meant to be. Sebastian was supposed to be coming around for a visit. The Headmaster was not all too impressed with the timing, so close to the full moon. One wolf was bad enough, but two? One an Alpha and he, the beta, together again. Well it didn’t spell the most forthcoming attitude. But still, it was necessary to keep their bond strong.

I’ve got to study tonight. I promise I’ll make it up to you in the morning.

There was a very good chance that this was not going to work. The owl and note. Spending any amount of time away from his boyfriend was quite distressing. Nearly as distressing as the thought of his Alpha coming tonight. Actually he was fairly certain they were pretty evenly matched. What have you gotten yourself into? Nik let out a soft sigh at the thoughts and tried his damnedest to get it together. It was one night. Not the end of the world.

Though he was not surprised when the Lion came to stand in the Slytherin common room. It was well after curfew and that coy little smirk did not help Nik to tell him to leave. No. Marcus had the note in his hand and he looked at it and then Nik and back again. “Nice try.” Marcus crumbled the paper, tossing it into the half flames of the grand fireplace. The smirk that pulled on Nik’s face wasn’t his normal. No, this was one to where he was amused and also annoyed. Not that he was looking at Marcus, but that he’d asked him to stay and he didn’t.

The book on his lap slowly fluttered shut and he’d found himself sending both arms across the back of the sofa as they’d taken to a good old fashioned stare down. “And here I thought you adhered to all of the rules of the grounds.” He teased, his head tipping slowly back as Marcus crawled onto his lap and squeezed his thighs around Nik’s waist. That moan that escaped his lips caused a truly wicked one to spread over the Lion’s features and Nik knew he couldn’t deny him. There was still time. There had to still be time.

Marcus’ hands went to his shirt, jerking him forward. “Don’t do that to me.” His tone was soft but still firm. Nik’s short nails dug into the material and he’d snapped his teeth at the other, leaning into him now. Their lips just hovering over one another’s at this point. Eyes still trained on one another is if they’d known looking away would give the other the upper hand. “I’m sorry.” Nik spoke softly and found himself leaning in flush. Their lips lightly grazed one another’s and Marcus was simply not satisfied with it. His fingers clenched the fabric of the Slytherin’s shirt and jerked him again. Their teeth clanked but neither could be bothered to stop before they’d gotten to kiss.

He’d never experienced this sort of passion before. Not until Marcus Coventry had entered his life had he truly experienced something quite this … primal. Every fiber of Nik’s being ached to be with Marcus. It’d been this way since they’d first met and he wasn’t one to deny himself. And he would never deny Marcus. So long as he could help it anyway. Their kiss didn’t stop. No, their tongue were now very much involved and Nik’s hands had come to hold onto Marcus just as they should always. Shirts became untucked and the soft slaps of their lips could be heard echoing back to them from the common room walls. How was it at seventeen he’d managed to find everything he’d wanted? Marcus was truly …. well he couldn’t get into that. His Alpha was on the way and he knew Marcus’ scent would still be lingering, for the time he just wanted to enjoy his boyfriend and … well, he wasn’t saying no to how this had all started out.

“Nikolai.” The voice was quite stern and gave no leeway at all. Nik’s head jerked from Marcus’. Their lips parted and he’d exhaled hard. He hadn’t expected him to walk into the school. And was even less thrilled he’d managed to find him with ease. Or was this how it was meant to happen? He couldn’t imagine the Headmaster would have allowed this. No this was all Sebastian. He’d have his way or nothing would happen. At least nothing good. Nik slowly untangled himself from the Lion, leaving him to lay on the sofa and stood tall. He didn’t look down at him though he knew Marcus was boring holes into him as he’d turned away. This wasn’t normal behavior for Nik, not when it’d concerned his boyfriend anyway. “Stay still.” He spoke under his breath to the other.

Those eyes were damn near glowing by the time Sebastian and Nikolai had finally looked at one another. Nik was in trouble, that much as clear. Though he seemed to stand a better chance being inside, and … well, with eyes on them. And Sebastian hadn’t missed the defensive stance Nik had taken. He also hadn’t missed out on the looks exchanged between them or the amount of …. well he was well aware what his beta had been up to and it shown on his face how disappointed he’d become in a matter of moments.

“I think it’s best you tell him to go.” Sebastain’s tone was unwavering and further proved to Nik exactly how much trouble he was in. The quaking behind him was enough to keep him from sliding into complete obedience. His brow furrowed and Sebastian instantly lowered his head, a growl escaping from his lips. “сейчас!” He shouted and sent Nikolai back a step or two in Marcus’ direction. He knew he’d have explaining to do after the fact. And he was certain as soon as he turned around the flurry of questions was going to be unmatched.

“Marcus?” Nik finally spoke, his eyes still trained on Sebastian. He wouldn’t look away, more like couldn’t. The fact that the Lion didn’t respond was cause to hurry this along. Sebastian loved a lot of things and invoking fear was right at the top. The man behind him wrecked of it. It almost made Nik’s jowls start to water but he couldn’t. He couldn’t bear the thought of his fear quenching some animialistic tendency. “You need to go.” His arm outstretched and he turned to look over his shoulder. Those blue hues gleaming with confusion to meet his own. “I need you to go. I can’t explain but I promise to come find you after.”

The fury of his voice filled the space enough for all three of them and Nikolai knew this was not going to end well. All he wanted was for Marcus to listen to him. Just once. Normally he’d have found it endearing but tonight the stakes were higher than just a more aggressive romp in one of their beds. Nik’s face turned back to Sebastian and he felt his lip pull up, snarling as the Alpha hunched down lower, threatening to take care of the problem himself. “Marcus.” Nik’s voice was deep and unchanging. He felt the halt shake the Lion to his core and while he hated it, that sort of dominance was necessary for this moment. “Go!”

The sound of scuffing shoes going backwards through the common room was all the answer he needed. Nikolai knew he owed Marcus. He owed him so much for just this alone but the rest? Well he’d have to get through Sebastian’s visit and whatever was left Marcus was welcome to tear to shreds. So long as he could keep hold of him …. Don’t even think that.

He thought it was a brilliant idea until he saw that Scarlett had come as well. He shouldn’t have been surprised. Most the circle of friends that Marcus had were friends with her as well – everyone’s parents knew everyone’s parents. But he had assumed he would get the night off from having to deal with Scarlett’s spitfire personality. He had been wrong. 

Sighing, he brought his drink up to his lips and took a long swig, preparing himself as Scarlett walked closer to him with a bunch of other girls. None as attractive as her, but he would never admit that aloud. “Scarlett.” He said, nodding his head briefly in her direction. “I didn’t know you would be in attendance today.” 

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