Butterbeer And Apologies [Bayne, Bryn]

[Bayne Williams]

Bayne didnt speak to Luke while he pondered the whole Bryn situation. Bayne was sensitive to feelings and he knew that Luke would need to sort though his mind before he could come back to earth. He accepted the beer and drained some of it while Luke was still lost in his own thoughts. Leading Bayne onto his, he didnt know what was going through Lukes mind, and sure it had nothing to do with him but Luke looked suddenly stressed and Bayne wondered if it would have been better if he'd have lied to Luke.

"Sorry? What?" Bayne asked, suddenly being brought back down to earth with a bump. He looked oddly at Luke for a moment and considered what he had said, while Luke finished the rest of the sentance. It was an odd question to ask him, very odd. "I havnt always been gay if that's what you mean." His brows furrowed, wondering where the sudden interest for his sexual preferance had come from. Still, Bayne didnt pay any mind to it and stayed silent, but apparently so was Luke, and Luke was still looking at him.

Personal?

"I was straight until my third year here." He told Luke, "Then I began noticing boys which was odd at first, I'll admit. So I considered I was bi-curious for a while. Except that feeling never went away. Eventually I stopped noticing girls, sure, they're pretty and I've been with enough to know their bodies and such. Okay that came out wrong... uh..." He laughed, "I've been gay for about a year now... Girl's are pretty an' all dont get me wrong but... I dunno... something about guys I guess." That was an unusually long speech for him, surely Luke must have noticed and the struggle which Bayne had answered in.

"Sometimes things happen that way." Bayne shrugged, "I would have said as round as a circle... but curved as a bow works too?" He looked at Bryn. "Bryn is straight for the same reason's we arent. He's more comfotable around girls in a romantic sense than we are... we're more at home with guys than he is. Its just nature, Luke... sometimes the leaves are green, sometimes they're brown."

[lukas]

Lukas just stayed quiet after that, wondering what on earth he could say. There was an odd part of him that wanted to try out this newfound sense of honesty and admit that he'd been a girl, still was a girl, whatever the truth was. It must be the beers that he'd consumed, or maybe just the fact that he wanted to shock him, that he wanted to shake him and say things aren't that easy. Because they weren't. Just look at him. He wasn't gay, he was normal. Well, if he'd been a girl, he would have been. Straight.

"I've never been straight" Or always had been, depending on if you counted his physical nature to be his true identity. "I've never found women attractive, not even remotely. It's all the curves and the silly laughter and the long hair and just ergh" He shuddered. It wasn't just that he disliked it on his own body, he even loathed it in others. He could hug them and cuddle and tell them that they looked pretty, but even though he could tell girls that they looked good, it was never more than that. He never wanted to touch them or look like them.

[Bayne Williams]

That honestly didnt come as much of a shock to Bayne. He never thought Luke had been straight. Maybe because ever since he'd known Luke, Luke had been gay. Well known isnt the right word... He listened to Luke as he spoke, one thing that could be said about Bayne, he was a very good listener. "Well, long hair has its advantages." He laughed, catching hold of a strand of Luke's hair between his thumb and finger. Except he let go instantly and looked away. Well, there was something gone. Serious conversation and Bayne begins to joke and flirt... maybe his head wasnt screwed on right.

"I sense that this conversation is getting you down..." And not in the good sense. "So out of respect for your happiness and sanity I vote for a subject change. How about... we get absolutely bladdered and laugh at all the sober people?" He picked up two more beers, handed one to Luke with a grin and began to drink his own. Bayne planned to have fun tonight, at any cost. "So Luke... I remember you asked me what I did over the summer... I went to the caribbean, met a guy... got a tan... swam in the ocean, got scared when I thought I saw a shark, although it was just a surf board... Got drunk... What did you do?"

[lukas]

He batted his lashes flirtatiously when Bayne got ahold of his hair, grinning cheekily. "Hence why I keep it longer than usual...excellent for tugging purposes" The other let go too soon for his liking, he rather liked the flirtatious side of Bayne. It was a nice change from having him grumpy and mad at him. And besides, what else were parties good for but to get drunk and leave with a nice boy for the evening?

Hearing the rest of his words, he couldn't help giggling, which wasn't a very masculine thing to do, but fit with his personality all the same. "Thank you, kind sir. I agree with your..." He'd wanted to say assessment of the situation, but all that came out was a shrug and another laugh. "Thingie" Lukas waved his hand, accepting the beer and downing some of it before wiping his mouth and laughing as the Gryffindor told him about his summer.

"Cute guy?" Of course that was what he'd pick up on. Hell, the Caribbean sounded awesome, swimming in the ocean did too, but he'd never had the money to go there so it was no use being jealous. "Do tell. Your summer must have been more eventful than mine" His had been the same as always. France, for three weeks with his parents, then spending time at home with his siblings.

[Bayne Williams]

Bayne kept the strand of hair between his fingers as Luke spoke, feeling the soft texture. It was a lot softer than it looked, silkier. Bayne liked it more than he should and had an almost overwhelming urge to just run his hands through his hair. "Shall we test that theory?" Bayne laughed, teasing Luke was becoming fast one of his favourite things to do. He kept his eyes on Luke, watching for his reactions as he let the hair go. He thought he detected a slight flicker of dissappointment when he let go and that really satisfied Bayne. Maybe he was beginning to soften the other boys feelings? Or maybe Luke was realising now, Bayne didnt hate him.

Bayne found himself smiling as Lukas giggled. It wasnt something you often heard out of a guy but he got the feeling Lukas was a bit of a giggler. Bayne laughed too when he spoke again and drained more of his beer. This night wasnt turning out too badly and Bayne could happily say he was really enjoying himself. "My assesment of the situation?" He offered with a grin, clinking his beer againsst Luke's. The two were getting along now, it was nice. Better than arguing. Bayne launched into a story about his summer, he didnt go into too much detail but he seemed to have Luke hooked.

"Yeah, he was tall, slender... not too muscular or anything like that. Brunette with bright blue eyes... uhm... he was tanned too and had a really gentle personality." Bayne explained, trying to do him justice but feeling as though he was failing him. Bayne found himself thinking back to the Caribbean and wondering what the brunette-beaut was doing right now... He was brought back to earth when Luke asked him another question about his summer.

"Well, I spent most of it drinking and partying... walked around a lot too. Swam in the clear blue sea and just generally had a laugh." Of course, he didnt tell Luke the fact they had a condo off the beach in the Caribbean, another holiday home in France and one in Florida. That would end up telling Luke the one thing Bayne guarded with his life, and he wasnt ready for Luke to know about it just yet. "We spent most of it in pubs, clubs or at the beach. Relaxing, our holidays are never work. Everything's just so easy."

[lukas]

Lukas felt a little...odd, when he heard Bayne describing the boy. He didn't seem to be anything like him, and that made him wonder whether Bryn had been completely sure about the other Gryffindor being into him. He wasn't gentle or tall or any of those things that his crush had been apparently. It made him feel a little self conscious, which was an odd thing, because he barely thought about who he was [or made himself into] because he loved being a boy. Deciding to shrug it off, he took another sip from his beer, focusing instead on the other things Bayne told him.

"Sounds fun. We went to France for a bit. Me and the fam." He had two siblings, a brother called Emmett, who was a Seventh Year Slytherin, and a younger sister Corinne, a Fourth Year Hufflepuff. Emmett had always been the boy Luke wanted to be, and though he was often found teasing his younger siblings, he was crazy about them and would hurt anyone that was a threat to Lukas' secret. "It was nice. No cute boys though." He never really had holiday flings, which was a surprise considering his usual ways.

[Bayne Williams]

"France is nice. I've been a couple of times." Bayne shared, feeling in a mood to share and talk. He tugged on Luke's sleeve, grabbed a good few more beers and went to sit down in a corner. He put the numerous bottles of beer on the table and grinned. He flopped onto the sofa, his arms resting either side of him and his head tilted back on the couch. He was comfy to say the least, he let off a small yawn as he listened to the music pound in his ears. "It depends where you go and what sort of person you find cute I suppose. I saw a couple of cute guys there, but none who I'd consider going for... just easy on the eyes so to speak."

He pushed himself back up on the couch and looked at Luke. He found sometimes when he said something Luke would stay silent. It confused Bayne and he wanted to know why, although he didnt ask. Bayne instead just sat here, trying to think of something to say, except he couldnt. Instead, he patted the sofa next to him and waited until Luke sat down. He glanced sidelong at him, wondering what was on the blonde's mind. Again though, he didnt ask. Preferring to let Luke think whatever was going through his mind. Bayne wasnt the sort of person to pry. He watched as some of his hair fell infront of his face, hiding Luke's face. Bayne didnt like that, using his finger he pushed it back behind the boys ear and let his hand rest for a couple of seconds on his neck. He also wondered why Luke was so adamant not to understand why anybody would like him. It was strange to Bayne but then again, Bayne had admired this guy for a long time. Now he was getting to know him he had the distinct feeling Luke was self-concious and shy. He let his hand drop from Luke's neck and let out a small sigh. He was finding his own self control slipping away rapidly from him, it was becoming harder and harder not to say or do something which might have bad repercusions.

"So..."

[lukas]

Lukas had been spacing out for a moment, thinking about his holiday, about the times that his parents had tried to get him to dress up as a girl for one of their parties. One of their oldest friends had come to town, and they'd known that the Clarke family had one boy and two girls in their family, so he'd been forced to play as Lorelei for the entire time that they'd stayed in their city. It had been awful, and he'd been so pleased to go to France when that was done.

Sitting down, he felt Bayne's hand slip through his hair, staying at his neck for a moment, which almost made him want to purr and lean into the others arms. He was definitely too drunk to stop himself from doing whatever he wanted to do, so he just snuggled up a little, leaning against the back of the couch where the others arm was rested. "Sorry...I spaced out for a bit. Thinking back on the hols" The blonde looked up at the other from his position, finding that he was quite close, but not minding enough to pull back.

He reached out for his drink, playing with the paper that was attached to the glass surface. People always said that whoever did that was looking to get laid, but he wasn't really thinking about that, or anything, at the moment. "You're comfy.." Grinning, he prodded Bayne's side and looked at him with big, innocent blue eyes. "I think I should take you to bed as my pillow"

[Bayne Williams]

He felt Luke shift himself closer into Bayne's side. This made Bayne smile and he let his arm slip slightly so his hand rested on Luke's shoulder. It was actually quite comfortable sitting like this. He smiled again and shook his head when Luke spoke, honestly he didnt mind him spacing out, the fact was he wasnt running half a mile this time and Bayne was satisfied with just that. "I dont mind, we all phase into our own world sometimes." Bayne turned his head, but had to pull his neck back a bit or he'd have probably ended up accidentally kissing Luke and they couldnt be having any of that.

Bayne watched as Luke played with the paper on the bottle, he knew very well what that supposedly meant but judging by the way Lukas was he could honestly say that was obviously not on his mind. It wasnt on Bayne's either as he finished his bottle and leant forward to plunk it on the table, grab another one and sit back in the same position they were in a moment ago. Bryn had long since dissapeared, no doubt to find a secluded corner with the female, but Bryn was big and stupid enough to look after himself.

"I am?" Bayne asked, the statement taking him completely by surprise. Bayne jumped and laughed slightly as Luke prodded him, he was quite ticklish on his side and it made him jerk a little bit. Bayne didnt look at Luke as he tried to contain his laughter, after a moment or so he composed himself enough to hear what Luke said. "Hmm, dont tempt me. Nah, my breathing would probably annoy you anyway. I dont think I'd make a very good pillow."

[lukas]

Lukas grinned, shaking his head a little. "You snore, dude?" He was used to people breathing, after all, he shared a dorm with four other guys. Still, he was quite obviously rejected, and it would probably kinda sting if he hadn't been so drunk. As it were, oh well, if Bayne didn't want him, there were plenty of others who did. He'd maybe find one of them later, but for now he was actually too comfortable, Bayne's hand warm on his shoulder.

"I'm pretty sure I'll collapse onto my bed anyway, with the amount of beers I've had I'll be out cold in a second" He grinned cheekily, settling against him a little more, beaming up at him. He wasn't going to think about anything heavy anymore, because even if the other accepted it, he didn't want to think about being a girl, or being rejected, or anything that would get to his mood. "So, you know, if you ever plan to take advantage of me, tonight would be the night." Wrapping his lips around the bottleneck, the blonde took a good few sips from his drink.

[Bayne Williams]

"No I dont snore but I think if your head was on my chest it might make you sick after all the beer's we've drunk. You know, rocking and that." He laughed as Luke said he'd just crash, bless him. Bayne right now felt he could take on the world and continue drinking further into the night and into the morning. Alcohol and him mixed well enough, and he barely felt the weight of it the next morning too, which was always always good. Bayne looked at Luke and shook his head, this was definatly turning into a more amusing night than Bayne could have imagined.

"Would I take advantage?" He asked, his voice going silky as he looked down at the blond. Hazel eyes locking onto ice blue ones. It was an odd combination, leaning his head down so his mouth wasnt too far from Lukes, his voice went even lower as he whispered into the boys ear. "But I'll definatly take your advice on board... who knows? Maybe I will." He slowly moved away from Luke and drank some more of his beer, a smile was on his face as he watched the blonde from the corner of his eye, wondering about how the blonde would now react to that.

[lukas]

Ah. Okay. See, Bayne was probably a lot more sober than he was. Or smarter. Or probably both. Really, sometimes Lukas wondered why the other wasn't a Ravenclaw. He was a great tutor, and not just because the other was older than him, but he'd actually managed to make him focus, on occasion. Not every time, because let's face it, he had the attention span of a hamster, but at least it had happened, which was more than could be said for most people who'd attempted to help him out with school work.

He heard the brunette's voice change, go soft and smooth and hey, had they been this close before? The blonde felt a little hazy, trying to get oxygen into his system but feeling as if he was failing. Huh. That was...interesting. Bayne was...flirting with him? "Yeah? That'd be mean though...it could be the best sex ever and I wouldn't remember. That's hardly fair..." He laughed into his drink, finishing it quickly before leaning back just enough to blindly grab for another. He had to admit, he rather liked this game that the other had decided to start playing.

[Bayne Williams]

He could see clearly Luke was having trouble breathing. Score! Bayne had managed to incapacitate him briefly. He drank some more of his drink, though choked slightly when Luke spoke next. Of all the things he thought would come out of Luke's mouth, that he had NOT expected. He couldnt help laughing as he turned back to Luke, this time not bothering to move his head. Thier faces were so close, all one would need was to shift slightly and they'd probably be closer than either boy thought they ever would be. "Well dont worry." Bayne smiled mischieviously, his eyes twinkling, "I'll record it and show you."

Two could play at that game.

"Getting curious yet?" His voice as innocent as he could make it. Bayne knew he wouldnt sleep with Luke, not in the state Luke was in. That just went against everything Bayne believed in. He wouldnt seduce the boy that far but he could play with him a bit. Tease him and make him want Bayne. He ran his finger down Luke's arm, tracing the slight muscle, smiling as he did. It was odd to think yesterday they'd argued to the point where it seemed the damage couldnt be repaired, and tonight, they were flirting like the world was ending. He cocked his head to the side, his eyes still locked onto Lukes. Though they were this close, it wasnt uncomfortable. "Having fun yet?" His voice was nothing more than a whisper, retaining all the former silkiness it held. Bayne was enjoying himself, probably more than he should be allowed.

[lukas]

Record it and show him. "Kinky" Lukas cocked his head, looking at him. He figured that the brunette was full of shit, since Bayne hardly seemed like the type to go for someone who was close to unconscious, he didn't look like someone who would take advantage of someone. In fact, the blonde felt pretty safe around the older male. Safer than he did around most people. Because, despite the fact that Bayne might be interested in being with him, he didn't think the boy would actually pounce on him the way that others might do. Was he repeating himself? He had an inkling that he was, but he could hardly care at the moment.

"Having fun, definitely...Curious...not quite. What is it that you can offer me that others don't?" Oh yeah, if Bayne was intent on teasing him, he'd definitely do the same. In fact...Lukas turned himself a little more towards the other boy, tucking his legs underneath of him on the couch so he leaned into the brunette a bit, their lips just inches apart. He let out a slow breath, fingers moving up Bayne's arms to gently play with the hair at the end of his neck.

[Bayne Williams]

Of course Bayne wouldnt record it. He wouldnt even sleep with Luke and he was very sure the other boy knew that although saying it was fun. Though, saying that if he did, he doubted Luke would complain tonight, he'd probably wake up in the morning thinking 'what the hell did he do' but tonight wouldnt be a problem until tomorrow. Bayne liked their little teasing session, it was fun. More fun than Bayne would have thought, this was probably better than anything else right now.

"Damn, you're not curious yet? I must be doing something wrong." He watched as Luke shifted his position so he was closer to Bayne than he had been before. Bayne kept his arm around Luke, still aware of the closeness. What Luke was doing to his arm, then the base of his neck sent shivers up his spine but he was enjoying it too much to want the younger boy to stop. "Well, it might not be something that others dont offer you... but I could do this." He slipped his hand to the base of Luke's neck and pulled him to Bayne, closing the distance between their mouths and kissing him. Of course, this was a gamble, he couldnt be sure if Luke would even kiss him back, but it was worth a try.