Under my umbrella

[Zazuka Getathorn]

Where the energy she had lately was coming from Zazuka didn't know because she hadn't touched a pick-me-up in ages. She was dressed a little for summer but she had an umbrella over her head to cover her from the rain. If she was cold at all even her body wasn't showing it. She wondered if she really had shared a dream with Galileo and he would know where to find her in Brightstone or if it had just been a desperate wish of a lonely Seer tiered of floating on her cloud. Either way it had been a lovely dream.

Zazuka spun her umbrella in her hands as she hummed to herself one of the songs she had heard from a Swedish student of Beauxbatons. She would wait here for a while then see if she couldn't find Andy anywhere. She could shake that feeling that there was something going on with her best friend again. While she didn't persevere it as a truly bad thing she could tell that it would be a major change in her best friend's life. She hoped that it was not what she had figured it would be.

 

[Galileo Costa]

Galileo stepped out of the Three Broomsticks only to discover that it was raining. He pulled his jacket over his head and began to make his way back to Hogwarts. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He had a feeling that he would see Zazuka if he came to Brightstone today but he still hadn't yet. As he continued to walk, he was reminded of the dream he had. He was still very unsure about whether it was a shared dream or not. His thoughts were interrupted as someone caught his eye. His heart skipped a beat and he began to make his way towards the girl.

"Zazuka!" he called out. He was happy to see she had an umbrella because the rain was starting to soak through his jacket. He continued to make his way towards her, becoming more and more excited with every inch he gained. It was surprising to him at how their relationship had been progressing. He knew he liked her but he was still unsure about whether he would pursue a more romantic relationship with her. He had been so used to only having to worry about himself, he was unsure as to whether he would be a good boyfriend. Even now, these thoughts still felt a bit premature and he quickly decided to put them in the back of his mind. "Hey there!" he said now that he was closer to her.

 

[Zazuka Getathorn]

The song that came from her lips changed one without words. The notes just came from her lips in response to the blessed rain. The rain was blesses indeed as she spotted the boy from her half dream. It made Zazuka laugh the way she could almost see his brain working at times. From what she had perseved of him Galileo had a tendency to analyze everything. To Zazuka that was a good thing. It meant that it would be easier for her to talk to him without having to take out a dictionary.

"Galileo!" She cried after her called out to her. She jumped up a little to give him a proper hug at his height then landed back on her feet. Zazuka kissed his cheek laughing. "Didn't think you would find me. I even brought an umbrella even though I like to walk in the rain." She said as she smiled pure sunshine. For a moment one could swear the clouds had parted. If it weren't for the drops of water that where coming down the illusion would have been complete.

 

[Galileo Costa]

Galileo felt warm as Zazuka hugged him. It was a feeling he wanted to stay with him for as long as possible. "For a second, I didn't think I would either." he replied. "I'm happy you did, I don't feel like being soaked today." he chuckled. As she smiled at him, Galileo was again filled with warmth. The effect she had on him amazed him at times. It wasn't easy for other girls to make him feel this way. It was this that made him sure she was special.

"So, how is the tournament going? That is why you're over there right?" he asked, wondering if he was remembering correctly. His memory of their last conversation had been skewed a bit by what had happened or not happened. Nevertheless, he was still interested in what was going on over there. He hadn't heard much about it and he did tend to keep himself busy most days. "I've thought about you often." he said, blushing a bit.

 

[Zazuka Getathorn]

Zazuka felt special around Galileo. She didn't know what it was about him but she liked the way she felt around him. She brushed her hand against his as if to invite him to take a hold of it while she moved her umbrella over so it covered him too. "Oh but your clothes are already dripping wet. Are you sure you don't want to go inside somewhere and dry off." She asked as she looked him over. Zazuka didn't want Galileo to get sick because of her.

Galileo asked about the tournament and she smiled wide. "It looked like Drumstrang is going to take the cup. I don't blame the girls for pushing harder than Mike but I think it's getting to him slightly. It doesn't help that there's a lot on his mind." She said with a sigh. She looked at him and smiled wide. "I thought of you too, more than I care to admit actually." She said. Zazuka grinned imberessed somewhat and a pink twing on her cheeks.

 

[Galileo Costa]

As Galileo stood by Zazuka, he felt her hand brush against his. He smiled at her wondering if she had meant to do it. After thinking about it for a second he took her hand in his, interlocking their fingers. He waited a few seconds to make sure it was okay before he continued. "Well, I know how much you like rain so I wouldn't mind staying out with you." he answered. "Unless you want to go inside somewhere?" he asked, making sure he didn't keep her from doing something she wanted to. He was not sure if she wanted them to be alone or not. All he knew was the warm feeling she gave him was more than enough for him.

He listened to her as she began talking about the tournament. He was slightly disappointed to hear that Durmstrang would most likely take the cup. Although he didn't care very much, he would still be content if Beaxbatons, his old school, would win the cup. "Well that's a little disappointing." he commented, trying to sound more interested in the event than he really was. The only reason Galileo had taken any interest in it at all is because Zazuka was involved with it. "I guess we'll have to wait to see what happens." he added with a little optimism.

Galileo lit up when he heard Zazuka had been thinking about him as well. He was filled with happiness and was tempted to wrap his arms around her and keep her from leaving again but resisted the urge. "I'm glad to hear that!" he said as he smiled. If he knew nothing else about what she did while she was gone, that would be enough. "I bet you dream about me huh?" he teased, winking at her. He was not sure whether he should mention his dream about her just yet.

 

[Zazuka Getathorn]

Zazuka smiled wide when Galileo got the hint and took her hand. She moved just a bit closer to him to tell him what he was doing was alright. "No lets walk please, the umbrella is big enough for both of us." She said. There was nothing else she wanted to do at the moment than be with Galileo. Zazuka knew that she should have been slower in growing feelings for Galileo since she relinquished Brian but she also knew what she felt. Even if romance had not been in the cards a connection had been. Somehow Zazuka felt like there was a link between her and the cleaver Ravenclaw next to her.

The cup was small talk really. "Well as I'm sure you have your loyalty to Beauxbatons I have mine to Hogwarts and would have loved to see my school win." She said but there was nothing but humor in her voice. Zazuka had volunteered to go to Beauxbatons not to win the cup but to make new friends in new places. She found herself not even paying attention to a lot of the events a lot of the time. Especially now that she had mattered to take her mind from almost everything.

Zazuka saw Galileo's reaction and had no choice but to give him a kiss on the cheek. He was just that cute. "How can I not dream of a boy as handsome as you?" She said teasingly. She meant every word she said but still she though she should keep the joking air between them. It seemed to help things flow the way they where meant to. Then again Zazuka didn't feel like flow was one of the things that they didn't need help with.

 

[Galileo Costa]

Galileo was a bit relieved when Zazuka had gotten closer to him after he had grabbed her hand. It surprised him to see how well he read her signals and how much he liked her. It was unlike him to move this fast. His apprehension with moving quickly with girls in the past was the reason why he hadn't dated much when he was younger. "I thought so." he replied with a smile as she told him she wished to continue walking in the rain. "Do you remember when we danced in the rain? he asked as he was reminded of the time they spent doing just that. "If you play your cards right, we may do it again." he said in hopes of exciting her.

As they strolled along, they continued their talk about the tournament. He laughed when she explained her loyalty was with Hogwarts and accused him of having his loyalty with Beaxbatons. "Oh no! I simply meant that it was unfortunate that neither of the schools I've attended look like they're going to win." he chuckled. "I'm starting to think I'm bad luck." he joked. The only loyalty he had ever seemed to have was to himself, although he wouldn't admit that out loud. School spirit and things of that sort seemed to allude him for most of his life. Doing what he thought was best for himself was something he'd grown used to. Whenever he strayed from this path, he seemed to run into trouble. It was that same trouble that got him sent to Hogwarts in the first place, although, considering where he was at that very moment, that may have been the best thing for him after all. It was also because of this quality he possessed that he was a bit unsure as to whether a relationship with Zazuka would work.

Galileo was filled with excitement after Zazuka had mentioned she thought about him often while she was gone but had suppressed the urge to do anything about it. He was caught by surprise when he felt Zazuka's lips on his cheeks and blushed a bit. It was as though she'd read his mind. He laughed after she had answered his question by asking him how could she not dream of a boy as handsome as him. "Well I am VERY glad to hear that!" he said with an enormous smile on his face. He wasn't sure if she meant it or if it really was a joke. The only thing he could do was hope it wasn't. He wished he could think of something equivalent to say about her but was unable to do so without sounding ridiculous. Instead, he caressed her hand with his as they continued to walk through the rain.

 

[Zazuka Getathorn]

They seemed to flow so well together Galileo and her that Zazuka started to wonder if it really was fate's will for them to end up together. Zazuka could see them doing this often, walking together and just talking of random things. This where moving a bit quickly but then again they seemed to also be moving naturally. "I remember, we met on a day like this actually. The spirits wished to talk to me and I didn't want to talk back so I went out and just started to dance for the rain take the visions away. Instead I believe they gave me a new one." She said giggling softly as she layed her head against his shoulder.

Galileo mentioned dancing in the rain with her again and Zazuka bounced on the balls of her feet a bit childishly. "Oh that would be so wonderful!" She said thinking about it a bit then laughing. She hoped that it would happen because nothing would be better than a dance in the rain. Zazuka had to remind herself to calm down a little bit so she took a breath and smiled wide. "Really thank you Galileo." She said beaming sunshine. Zazuka could tell that Galileo was used to only caring for himself so her very giving nature would many clash with that but it would also maybe a sort of anchor to her. A way for her not to give too much of herself out.

Zazuka looked down then back up at Galileo knowing that both of them where holding back a bit. "I'm happy whenever I dream of you. It makes it seem like I'm not alone in the dreaming anymore. If you know what that feels like." She said softly. She stopped where ever they where in the village mainly because they where alone in the streets with the rain coming down like this and looked up. She had lost all track of where they where heading if they where actually going anywhere. If Galileo had blushed when she kissed his cheek she wondered what would happen if she placed her lips on his. Zazuka leaned up slowly and kissed him as gently as he had kissed her in the dream.