My Last Year.... Ride With Me...? ((Saski))

[zane]

Zane searched his room for the rest of his belongings; he did not want to leave anything behind this year, even though it was almost inevitable that he would. He pushed through the drawers of his long gray dresser before heading over to his closet, limping slightly from his previously injuries that had not yet completely healed, to pack his more valued items. He grabbed his favorite pair of black leather shoes and sat on his bed to put them on. He was wearing a pair of black dress pants and a black t-shirt along with a black belt and now black shoes. His hair was spiked and he smelled of soap and cologne. He wanted to look his absolute best this afternoon, for if everything went as planned he would be sitting with Saski during the train ride to Hogwarts.

After gathering all his belongings he heard a small knock on his bedroom door. He walked to the door slowly, upon opening it he saw a small house elf looking up at him, "Your carriage is waiting for you sir," Zane nodded and pointed towards his bag. The house elf scurried to the bags and began to carry them all out as Zane walked casually down the grand stairs in his castle home. When he reached the bottom he saw his younger sister ordering around a few house elves, he rolled his eyes and headed to the kitchen.

Upon entering the kitchen he saw his mother and gave her a kiss on the cheek, "Do you have what I asked for?" he questioned. She smiled slightly, "I sure do," she handed him a small package, "Goodluck with that," she said proudly. He took it from her and thanked her before heading to the front door and stepping into the carriage alongside his sister. He glared at her prufesely before turning and looking at the window. He could not wait to get to the platform and see Saski, they were supposed to meet there at 10am. He sat silently watching the objects outside the window go by quickly, trying his best to ignore his worthless sister.

[sassy]

Saski sat on one of the antique chairs in her one of her mother’s sitting rooms. She was still a little banged up from the Diagon Alley incident and one of the house elves were packing for her. She had given the elf strict instructions on what, where and how to pack everything she required. If he got it wrong then there would be hell to pay! She stared out the window on the lush grounds surrounding her home. She never missed this place when she was gone, in fact she was always pleased to see it disappear as she was taken away in her carriage.

She looked down at her writs, it was in a brace from the accident and was still a little tender to use, thus why she wasn’t. She hated the ugly thing, but at least she had bought it in several colours to match her clothes. She had gone to extra trouble to have a house elf do her hair, it was curly and half pinned up and half down around her shoulders. She was nervous and that was strange. She was going to meet Zane and for some reason she was going to extra lengths to look nice.

“Talmut!” she screamed. “Aren’t you done yet?” a few seconds later she turned as a small voice responded to her question. “Yes Miss, I am finished. Your bags are in the carriage.” She looked at him annoyed, “Then why didn’t you tell me this instead of making me waste time sitting around here?” she argued. “No what I don’t care! Go iron your thumb or something,” she said waving him off and heading for the door. She threw a cardigan over her dress, since she would have to be around muggles at King’s Cross and her cloak would only spook them. She entered the carriage, the driver holding the door for her, and was off seconds later.

She turned around and watched as her family home grew small and then turned back with a smile. Free again!

[zane]

The carriage pulled up to the train station and Zane quickly jumped from inside, slinging a bag over his body, "Take my bags to the train," he said to one of the handy men before rushing off. He walked through the station looking around casually before he came came to a small flower shop, he pulled the door back and went inside. Once inside he headed to the front counter and looked for a sales assistant. Finding one in the corner he headed over and leaned against the counter on one elbow, "I need one single red rose," he said impatiently. The woman behind the counter glared at him before heading to the back to get what he had asked for. She approached Zane quickly with a beautiful red rose wrapped elegantly in emerald green paper and tied with a small black silk ribbon, "Is that all," she snapped. He tossed the money for the rose onto the counter and walked out without answering the woman.

Stepping back into the hustle and bustle of the train station he tucked the rose safely into his messenger bag along with the small package before heading to the spot just outside platform 9 3/4 to wait for Saski. He was excited to see her this afternoon, it was going to be his last ride on the Hogwarts Express and he wouldn't want to sit with anyone other than her. He leaned against the wall casually, his hands in his pants pockets, watching the young wizards push through the platform. He skimmed the crowd patiently, hoping to see Saski appear soon, even though he knew he was rather early since the train did not depart for another hour.

Zane looked down at himself making sure that he looked okay before taking a mint from his pocket and putting it in his mouth, he wanted to be at his best. When he looked back up he noticed a beautiful girl walking towards him and his heart jumped, he stood up from the wall and watched as she came closer and closer.