Just the Rest of Our Lives, Baby

[Austin Zhefarovich]

Journeying out to a beautiful riverside that Austin Devearux had found by mistake just days after graduation, only this time, Austin was not coming here alone. This time, he had his wonderful girlfriend, Arianna Tipley with him. Not only is he a Beater for a Profession Quidditch team, but this man had to be the luckiest in the world. Despite the fact that he did not get Head Boy with Arianna receiving Head Girl, though his other family member received it so it was no big deal. It was not as if the award was wasted on someone else. Austin was definitely happy to be moving out of his parent's house, because Prodan and Cecily had two kids to raise, and he had to travel a lot to play some Quidditch. His team was based in Europe, so this was why he was taking Arianna out into the wilderness, to ask her to come with him so he and she would not have to face the difficulties of a long distance relationship. That, and then there was something else resting in the pocket of his jeans. His outfit was not really fit for warm weather, but he did not expect to keep his clothes of for too long anyway. With water such as this, one could really go swimming in it! That was what Austin was looking forward to, in order to get the nervousness off his chest of having that what felt like ten pound burden buried in his front pocket.

Once arriving, Austin flourished his wand and conjured a blanket so that they could sit down and enjoy the beautiful scenery. He had also brought a basket full of food. Surprisingly, the basket looked a lot smaller, but on the inside, it was magically enchanted to hold a feast. Austin did not really know what to bring, so he had packed in fruits, vegetables, snacks that will rot out your teeth, as well as sandwiches. Austin was pretty handy at remembering everything, but sadly enough, he did not pay much attention to what Arianna ate. The former Ravenclaw prefect really had no idea. But he did not want to admit this at all. He just wanted to see if Arianna would come with him to travel, and then well, get rid of that burden in the back of his pocket that seemed to really be the main focus on his mind as of the moment. "See? I told you this place was amazing." Austin beamed at Arianna before sitting down, hoping that she had brought her bathing suit. Austin combed his hair through his fingers, though he started to think with a little mischievous gleam in his green eyes, he would not mind if Arianna did not bring a bathing suit. She did not have to wear anything swimming, but Austin was a little too respectable to mention that. He himself would blush. Austin motioned for her to take a seat with him, and gaze at the view. Though he did not know what they should do first, take a swim, and then eat? Well, one would have to wait thirty minutes after eating before swimming, so that sounded like the best option.​

 

[Arianna Tipley]

The butterflies fluttered lightly in Arianna's stomach, as they always did when she was around Austin Devearux. Even after knowing him for as long as she had, being his best friend, going through the confusion of their feelings, graduating together, she still felt those school girl nerves when she looked into those soft, green eyes. After graduation something had shifted in Arianna. Maybe not even noticeable to most, but she felt it in every movement and thought. She felt older, more aware of everything and everyone around her, Austin in particular. Even with the small butterflies in her stomach, she felt so much more comfortable around her boyfriend, she knew that they truly belonged now.

Graduation had come as a shock to the former Hufflepuff, having been lost in the routine of classes, Quidditch games, quiet moments in the grounds with Austin. Now she was out in the world, everything seemed so much more important than the mundane problems of school life. She felt, in the wise words of a New Zealand teenager, so much more 'chill' than before. Holding Austins hand, she followed him a little curiously, wondering where they could be going and if there was any special occasion. That was something she loved about Austin. The cute gestures that she wasn't sure about at first, but which always worked out as an amazing time between the two of them. Relaxed and casual in her outfit, complete with the favourite old black converse, Arianna felt completely comfortable and at ease, those curiosity lit up her face in a small smile "Oh wow" she said, lost for the right words, as they reached the bank of a very inviting-looking river. She smiled at Austin, sitting down close beside him "This is so amazing Austin! How did you find this place?" It was utterly perfect.

 

[Austin Zhefarovich]

Austin was just happy that his girlfriend was able to come along, and that she was willing to stay here with him while they travel from place to place. Austin turned his green eyes to look at her and he smiled, showing all of his pearly whites, "Actually, it is an interesting story on how I found it." Austin glanced around the area and it was just gorgeous. He could not resist bringing her out here, but he was also worried in case she had other plans for celebrating graduation. Like going to a party but no, there was just him and Arianna, and that was all that he ever wanted. He also wondered how Azerail and them were doing, and how he was doing with his love. Austin thought for a moment and he would soon answer Arianna's question but he wanted to fix the blanket and the picnic first. They would need to eat after swimming.

He made sure the blanket was neat on the grass, and he smiled once more over at Arianna. "Well, I was trying to apparate somewhere, and ended up coming here by accident if you want the honest truth. We are in New Zealand, just not too far from Brightstone Village." Austin loved this place, ever since his accidental discover of it. But it was romantic enough for him. Austin thought that now would be a nice time just to get some swimming done, but would she go for it? Austin reached out to hold her hand and he smirked a little at her, "Would you like to go for a swim? I think the water is warm enough anyway. It would be smarter to go in before like, we eat or else we would have to wait thirty minutes." Austin removed his shirt before he just waded in, after removing his shoes of course. Even though he was out of school, no one could ever remove the Ravenclaw out of him.​

 

[Arianna Tipley]

Arianna felt like a fifteen year old girl again, a smile permanently on her face and small amount of colour tinging her cheeks as she thought over just how amazing and romantic this picnic was. She had the best boyfriend she could ask for. She glanced curiously at Austin at his words, knowing that he would soon tell her the story. Reluctantly letting go of his hand so that he could spread the picnic blanket and arrange everything, she watched his form bending over busily. Arianna let a silly, girlish grin spread over her face for a couple of moments while he wasn't looking. He was just too perfect. Mirroring her thoughts, she said happily "It's absolutely perfect, Austin" smiling at him as he finished.

Arianna had guessed they were still in New Zealand, judging from the native bush surrounding the river and the familiar sounds of the birds in the trees, the calls that had woken her up each morning at Hogwarts "I'm very glad you had that accident" she said, looking around once more, and wondering if anyone else knew of the place "No more accidents though!" she added, eyes widening slightly, though she spoke in a mock serious tone. Arianna wasn't quite sure what she would do if anything happened to Austin. Noticing a familiar smirk on Austin's face, she knew that he had something planned, and took hi hand gently, half-expecting him to throw her into the river. She was half-right. As Austin took his shirt off she was a little distracted, her eyes lingering on him as he entered the water, before realising that she wanted to join him. Removing her shoes also, she placed them beside his, and took off her dress quickly, leaving her in only her underwear. Slightly self-conscious, she jumped into the water, relieved when she found the cool river to be deep, her head just bobbing above the surface as she grinned, waiting for Austin to reach her.

 

[Austin Zhefarovich]

Austin did not mean to find this place but he had thought it to be perfect. If he had not gotten the job, and was recruited in this country he would be glad to build a house just a mile from here, that way this place could be theirs forever. Austin's green eyes danced over to Arianna and he knew from the moment that he had been with her, he had loved her. With every fiber of his being he had loved her. This was his fourth girlfriend, and this one was the one for him. No one would deny him the right to be with her. But being married would mean that she would have to have that really painful Zhefarovich brand on the left shoulder blade. The Zhefarovich brand on his back did not look like it belonged there, and it was two snakes around a sword as well as some other designs, but this was notably the Zhefarovich mark. Austin was not really Zhefarovich material, but that might be why it did not seem to belong on his back. "I must disagree, I believe that without you, this place would be empty."

The Ravenclaw alumni had a way of charming, that was for sure. Austin figured that very little people had known of this place, but he had liked it. He would need to investigate a little further out to see if this place even had a name. If not, he would name it the Elizabeth Taylor Gorge. Which to him sounded like it fit because it was Arianna's middle names, but then again, it might already have one so he would not really think of it completely. "Hey, I am a beater, I have to have one accident every so often." He laughed slightly, but he was just joking. The only accident that he had had in his life was the one that his adopted sister had caused. Austin had kind of watched her undress and he appreciated everything that she was showing right now. Of course he would, he was a guy. What would he not do to get a look at his girlfriend's underwear? Austin got further down into the water and swam over next to Arianna, his arms taking her by the waist and holding her close. He could tease her and undo a little hook but he was not a Slytherin. Austin just smiled at her and he murmured, "I am moving to France in a few months, and was wondering, if you wanted to come with me?"​