Long Time No Play (Dawn)

[Cole Waters]

Cole walked across the back lawn from the main house toward the quidditch pitch that hid behind the guest house. With his broom over his shoulder and his bag in his hand he closed his eyes as he felt the suns rays on his face. It was a nicer day than he has expected it to be. Opening his eyes back up Cole passed the guest house and opened the gate that led onto the pitch. Walking over to a bench on the side of the pitch, Cole set his stuff on the ground and sat down. Looking around at the pitch Cole remembered the days when he was younger playing on it. His dad had built it long before Cole was born, and this is where he had done most of his training. Not many kids were fortunate enough to have a quidditch pitch quality enough for professionals to play on in their backyard. But then again when your dad owns a quidditch shop it's part of life. Opening up his bag Cole took out his equipment and started putting some of it on. Dawn was coming over and they were going to play around on the pitch for a while and eventually talk about the wedding. It had been a long time since the two of them had played quidditch together. Dawn was always busy with work and Cole spent most of his day's at quidditch practices to begin with so coming home and playing more usually wasn't on his agenda.

Sliding his boots on his feet Cole thought of the day before when he was at a Puddlemere United practice. He had played well like he usually did and the owners of Puddlemere were really intent on signing Cole. Cole said he had to think about it but the decision needed to come soon. The start of the season was in 2 months and Cole needed to be a training camps for whichever team he signed for by Monday. Seeing as how it was Saturday he knew that he would probably make his decision today. The three teams that he had been practicing with were the Foulmouth Falcons, Puddlemere United, and a team from America, the Fitchburg Finches. While the first two teams seemed like the logical choice, the Finches were the team offering Cole the most money. While money didn't have much to do with it since Cole was already wealthy, the idea of going to another country and helping with he popularity of quidditch in America was very tempting. Cole shook his head as he tried to shake off the looming decision.

Grabbing his broom Cole walked out to the middle of the pitch and looked around him. This was where he felt most comfortable, this was his home. When he was on a pitch, no one could touch him. No matter the money, or the work this was his first love. Smiling and taking a deep breath he jumped on his broom and took off zooming around the pitch. After a couple laps he took off straight up and then relaxed as he leaned backwards and began to fall. This was a feeling that he loved, complete free fall. After falling a good 300 meters and pulled out of the dive just before he hit the ground and flew next to the goal posts and floated looking around. That's when he saw the blond hair walking onto the pitch below him. Smiling Cole yelled down "Dawn McGrogan on a quidditch pitch? I didn't know you could play anymore."

[dawn]

Dawn was on her way to Cole's house in her usual car. These days, other than the Floo network it was her only form of transportation. She was constantly on the go and yet patient enough for the ride. As the years pasted since Dawn graduated Hogwarts her priorites had changed. School turned into work, and yet one thing stayed the same; her relationship with Cole. Same in terms of staying together; however, things had grown far more broad and rooted deeper than ever before. Her life revolved around Cole; as if he was the sun and she was just an inferior planet circling around him in the solar system. She needed him to thrive, to grow, to live; and the two of them had no thought on changing that. Of course, Dawn's work was a key player in all of this, somewhat like night on Dawn's planet, if you will. Cole was day, and work was night. Both main contenders in her life, but she was aware of where her priorities lied.

Pulling up to Cole's house, Dawn cut the engine as the dust seemed to settle. She leaded back in her car as she pulled her broom from the back seat up to the front with her. Opening up the side door, she stepped out into the bright day of summer, taking in the warm rays on her bare legs. She was at Cole's house to play a few rounds of quidditch with Cole. "Nothing too challenging, all in good fun." Dawn thought to herself as a smile slipped across her soft lips as she stood up out of her car. She wore black shorts, which wasn't normal quidditch attire, but she was sure Cole wouldn't beat her up so she didn't have to worry. Also, wearing a white beater, with her blond hair hanging down over her shoulders, she bent back down to get her broom. Slamming the door behind her, she made her way to Cole's back yard to find him.

A few acres in the back were devoted to a qudditch pitch, but of course in the Water's family everything was devoted to quidditch. Other than the pitch, several more acres fell over the country side for more amusement and entertainment for the family, as well as Cole and Dawn. As Dawn neared the back yard, she saw Cole whirling around in the air as he started to warm up alone. Smiling to herself, she looked up as her eyes couldn't let go of her fiance as he flew above her. Everything about him consumed her. His looks were not the topic of her thoughts, it was how he made her feel the second she saw him. The way he talked to her and the way he was always there for her. The memories of their relationship have left a impact on her outlook, Cole was the love of her life, and once you realize that just seeing the other person changes everything.

Laughing slightly to herself, Dawn heard Cole's comment and shouted back into the air, "I haven't touched a pitch in a few years babe, but I'm sure I'll still give you the best competition!" She smiled as she mounted her broom, and rose to Cole's height in the air. Her hands left the handle as she started to put up her hair in a tight bun. She didn't want it falling out and messing up her game. Her eyes caught Cole's as she leveled out near him. Leaning over she kissed him on the cheek.

[Cole Waters]

Cole smiled as he watched Dawn mount her broom and fly up to his height. It had been ages since he had played with her, and to be honest he missed her presence on the pitch. "You always have been my dear." Cole said laughing as he watched Dawn put her hair up. He always thought her hair looked nicest when it was up. As her eyes caught his he felt her kiss him on the cheek. Cole couldn't help but smile. Even after all this time with her Cole still felt the same way he did about her when they first met. Dawn had always been apart of his life, the only thing that changed was what part. When they were young she was his best friend, his competition, and in some ways his teacher. As they got older a lot of things stayed the same and a lot of things changed. Then finally everything changed when they realized that they weren't just best friends, but soul mates. This new revelation only grew over the past few years, and now they were going to get married.

With a smile still spread across his face Cole crossed his arms while they floated in the air. "So you think you can still score on me?" he said jokingly. "I know it's been a while for you so if you want I can go easy on you." These were the jokes that Cole and Dawn had always made while they played quidditch. Truth be told Dawn was actually a very good chaser in her time. If she had the drive like Cole did and the practice that he put in she could probably make someone's team around Europe. Flying a few meters away from Dawn, Cole pulled out his wand and said "Accio quaffle." A red leather ball flew up to him from the bad below and he grabbed it putting his wand away. Spinning the quaffle on his finger Cole told Dawn why they were out there today. "So it's been a while since we have played quidditch together, and I know your broom is feeling neglected so I figured we could play for a little while today while we talk about a few things." Cole passed the quaffle over to Dawn as he continued his explanation. "I think we still have some wedding plans to hammer out, but on top of that I have to make a decision on which team I am going to sign with by Monday. Since that is only 3 days away and we need to start making decisions together, I thought you could help me."

Flying away towards the goal posts Cole yelled over his shoulder "So start ATTEMPTING to score, and we can talk as I try and break a sweat." Cole laughed heartily as he turned around in front of the posts and waited for Dawn to come at him. He was glad she was here to help him make his decision, he insight was the most important to him. This was one of the most important things in his life and he wanted to make sure he did the right thing. Winking and blowing a kiss to Dawn, Cole got ready as she flew towards him.