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[Arinna Desai]

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The feast had neared its end and some students started to make their way back to their dormitories or down the hallways to take advantage of the remaining hours before curfew. The pair did the same as they made the way up the towers. @Jasper Michaels should be stopping by the seventh floor but the Gryffindor did not have any plans to leave her side. This made Ari's heart flutter. She remembered his question which she tried avoiding at the dance. "Remember the three wishes you asked?", she started softly. "First would find a career that would make Ari proud. Ari's my brother." The Ravenclaw adored her brother so much. "Second, I'll get to know you more." She stopped at the top step and turned to look at him. With him a step lower, they were already at the same level.​

 

[Jasper Michaels]

Jasper was determined to escort Arinna back to her dorm. It always seemed like time went by too quickly when he was with her. He was drawn from his thoughts as she began to speak. He nodded. He had noticed that she had avoided his question. He smiled at her first wish. "An admirable start," He commented softly. He wasn't as close to his sisters as Ari was to her brother, but his sisters were more... independent. And Jasper was the youngest. His heart skipped a little as she told him her second wish, turning to look at him from her spot on the step. He hesitated before taking a small step closer. "And what is your third?" He asked softly, bringing up a hand to brush his fingers lightly down her face.

 

[Arinna Desai]

Arinna's breath hitched the moment Jasper stepped closer. She was brave enough to face him and said that second wish. The moment he brushed her face, she leaned into it, like gravity pulling her. "My third wish...", she said, her voice barely a whisper. "...is that we'll have more moments like this.", she finished. Mustering up enough courage and hoping the Gryffindor would not react negatively, she leaned in to give him a light kiss on the lips. She pulled back soon enough, her cheeks burning from embarrassment. This never happened to her and she was surprised by all these emotions.​

 

[Jasper Michaels]

Jasper's breath caught at her words. He was surprised when she leaned in to kiss him, but not displeased. He leaned into it, kissing her back gently. He couldn't help but smile warmly as she pulled away. He reached up, brushing her hair out of her eyes. "Well, Princess, maybe that is a wish I could grant," He paused, a little nervous as he shuffled his feet. "If I was your prince, we could do this more often," He glanced up at her. "If that would be something you wanted," he offered, almost a little shyly.

 

[Arinna Desai]

Arinna smiled shyly after the kiss. Blush colored her cheeks when he reached up to brush her hair off her eyes. She reached up to catch his hand on hers, not letting it go. She pulled him up the steps next to her. "You don't need to be a prince to do that.", she protested lightly as they slowly ambled the hallway to the Ravenclaw House. "I'd love that. Spending time with you, doing this.", she squeezed his hand.​

 

[Jasper Michaels]

Jasper smiled, intertwining his fingers with hers as they continued on. "Well then," He started, squeezing her hand lightly. "Would you want to go the yule ball with me?" He had never held much interest in the dances before, but things were changing now that he had Arinna in his life. "Before that, maybe we can go on a date?" He offered lightly. "Maybe, next Saturday?"

 

[Arinna Desai]

Arinna smiled, squeezing his hand back. Asked about the Yule Ball although they just came from their Halloween Feast, the Ravenclaw laughed softly. "You're too early to ask but yes, I'd love to go to the ball with you." She never thought she would be attending school events with a date after four years of going solo. Her face even lit up more when he mentioned going on a date. Being a cheeky one, she nudged him playfully. "Are you asking me out, Mr. Aladdin?" They had finally reached the door to her common room.​

 

[Jasper Michaels]

Jasper paused as they reached the door to her common room, reaching up to run his fingers lightly down her jaw. "Perhaps I am," he teased in return. "Does the Princess need a boyfriend?" He dropped his hand to hers, taking it in his and raising it to place a soft kiss on the back of her hand.

 

[Arinna Desai]

Shivers ran up her spine as the blush rose to her cheeks. Jasper somehow knew how to make her feel beautiful and special. "Well, then a date it is.", she agreed. Why argue right? Arinna was about to answer his question when her breath caught at the kiss on her hand. With a shy smile, she took a step closer, her hand still clasped by his. "I thought a princess needs a prince." She met his eyes. "I'm just Arinna, Jasper. But if that boyfriend or prince is you, then I'll be a princess.", she whispered before placing a kiss on his cheek.​

 

[Jasper Michaels]

Jasper grinned, heart skipping a beat as Arinna stepped closer. He listened to her, blushing a little as she kissed his cheek. "Maybe to everyone else, you are just Arinna," He told her, catching her chin with his other hand, "But to me, you've always been a princess." He leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to her lips. He lingered a moment before pulling back. "Good night, Princess," He gave her his best smile before turning to walk away.

 

[Arinna Desai]

Arinna smiled, blushing as always, into the kiss. Jasper brought out new things and feelings from her. It was terrifying but good at the same time. She pondered if she should tell her brother about this. She never kept secrets from Ari so she decided to write a letter to him the moment she would get inside. When Jasper said his good night, she smiled softly. Hugging him tightly, she whispered, "Good night, my prince." She watched him walk away before getting in.