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Post by Natalie Bane on May 6, 2008 21:54:00 GMT -5
Natalie stood in the clock tower, listening to the gears turning as the clock ticked on. The sun was starting to set and it cast an orange glow out over the horizon. Sure it wasn't really what you would call a social place but she wasn't really the type that liked to entertain big crowds for long. You see Natalie Bane did what she wanted. Here at Hogwarts there was no higher power that she had to answer to. Sure just like every student you had to do, or appear to do what teachers told you to do.. And really she didn't mind that considering that this whole experience was for the purpose of learning. But things were just different, I suppose you could say, comparing this to your normal social clique.
She took in a deep breath and wound a curl around her finger, sort of in a daze. She needed fresh air every now and again (really who didn't). And though normally she didn't mind to listen (and pretend to care) about whatever topic her house mates were obsessed with for the moment. But still she was a lady, after all, and sometimes girls need a break from such things. And partially she was hoping that someone would find her, she could use the company ... or the amusement, depending on who it was that happened to stumble into this situation.
She faintly hummed a tune, some indistinguishable soft lullaby as she stepped forward just a bit, her fingertips brushing against the stone on the wall in front of her. She wore her slytherin robes and since she was not in class right now underneath that was a silky green dress, falling gracefully down to the floor about her ankles. She always took care of herself and made herself presentable. If one thing could be said about Natalie, she kept up her image.
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Post by Alex Cross on May 6, 2008 22:14:57 GMT -5
Alex was quite sociable, but only when it called for him to be and seeing how it was coming to the end of the day, the time for group activities was coming to a close. Alex was done with the others for the day, tired of all the inane chatter and bickering between houses and the like. He needed a bit of time to get himself back together and into the game once again. His head was hurting slightly, each beat of his heart bringing a dull pain to realization to the back of his head. The only place which he knew to be quite and hopefully empty was the clock tower, so....here he was.
Dressed in pair of black slacks and a white dress shirt, unbuttoned with his tie no where to be seen, Alex opened his robes, climbing the stairs slowly and quietly. He wasn't thinking about anything in particular, just enjoying the break from ignorance and weak minded conversation. Of course, his mind sprang to attention once he reached the top of the stairs, his blue eyes falling on a very familiar and small figure. Natalie's form was unmistakable to him, after all, the two had flirted back and forth for years now. She was the only lady here who interested him beyond the base lusts and the only one he showed any real respect to in any form or fashion.
Alex didn't play second fiddle to anyone, but with Natalie, he stepped slightly to the side, giving way to her wishes and desires. He wasn't some lap dog, but he did tend to cater to what she wanted, but only because he knew such loyalty was always rewarded. "Its not everyday you find Natalie Bane by herself," he said casually, giving a slight smile, flashing his pearly whites, his hand resting on the banister beside him.
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Post by Natalie Bane on May 7, 2008 21:04:09 GMT -5
Natalie couldn't hear the footsteps as they made their way further up the steps and closer to her. Perhaps it was because the slight grinding of the gears really drowned such a faint noise out, or perhaps it was because her eyes had slipped a little out of focus and she was lazily swimming around in thoughts that for the life of her she couldn't cling to and admit to having any deep observation of anything in particular. She did, however, notice Alex Cross' voice as soon as it reached her ears.
A smile swept across her pink lips and she hesitated just for a minute before turning around to face him. Her features were now alive, showing a mischievous side of her and one that wasn't afraid to take charge. She didn't have to hide or play sweet around him, she could let every venomous thought become alive and animated through her lips and gestures. Luckily no hostility had ever been aimed at him. No, he was amusement, obviously in the fact that he was very handsome and he held her attention perhaps more than she would like to admit. Maybe that's one reason she didn't grow aggressive enough to really pursue and claim him, yet. She seemed a little possessive, clearly seeing him as something but not making things so clear. She was a greedy person when it came to things she wanted and she made it clear through private 'conversations' with any tart that tried to advance a relationship with him that he was beyond off limits.
His words merited a smile and thus, opened up the game of cat and mouse. She let her hand slip up to let her fingers toy with the snake necklace that was draped so neatly around her neck. "Unfortunately for me I'm sure that you have better intentions than I am hoping for." She shifted her weight and lazily blinked her eyes, showing that she was calm but if Alex had really watched her closely this was a front, her breathing had picked up a little and she was more conscious of her posture. Then again that may only be due to the fact she was taught to make herself highly presentable. And young lady or not she was greatly ambitious and she strove hard to make herself as close to 'perfect' as she could.
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Post by Alex Cross on May 7, 2008 21:33:35 GMT -5
Only certain things caught Alex's eye enough for him to fully take note of every detail and while Natalie had many ways of distracting a man, he still studied every inch of her when in her presence. In today's time and style, it was hard to really find a girl who was feminine enough to be considered a lady, but lucky for Alex, he had the lovely Natalie Bane to save him from such an atrocity. Many blamed the mingling of the blood lines with such a slip in civilized society and the losing of the old ways, but Alex just chalked it up to laziness and being too complacent. Many of the pure bloods were just too eager to fall into a lifestyle they expected to be handed to them instead of one they made.
If the slight change in her demeanor should have been a moment of weakness for her, it somehow managed to become a strength, for while she held herself back a bit, the more lady like appeal she put forth only pushed Alex off guard all the more. Normally, he was the one manipulating the ladies but with Natalie, it was she whom he let take charge. Sure, it was easy with the way she looked, but it was also the fact that she was far more intelligent than many would assume. Most pretty faces were just that, with nothing upstairs but empty space, but Natalie had brains to complement her beauty. She could take care of herself and those whom she chose to, yet another reason why Alex was so smitten with her.
"And when have my intentions ever displeased you?," he asked without missing a beat, as he finally began to close the gap between the two of them. His hands remained at his side as his eyes never left Natalie's small figure. This game was nothing new and while she was without doubt the better at it, he still enjoyed playing. Natalie was the sort to let you have just enough rope to hang yourself before jerking it out from underneath you, a mistake Alex tried to avoid making when dealing with miss Bane. Of course, she had never treated him in any ill manner, as she did some of the others around here, but he didn't want to give her the chance either.
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Post by Natalie Bane on May 8, 2008 21:15:26 GMT -5
Alex walked closer to Natalie and his words made her smile slightly. Sure she hadn't ever been really displeased with anything he did, sometimes she just hoped the opportunity came up to push things a little more. Of course it wasn't all his fault, more hers than his. Natalie was the type that liked to take charge and if any steps were going to be made in any serious direction, well it would be her leading the way. And he proved to be a very valuable asset, intelligent and cunning. He had charisma and it seemed patience to deal with those she didn't have the time for. She could find much amusement when in Alex's presence but some situations could turn into something most horrible, upsetting the balance of things.
Screw it, Natalie would do as she always had, just what she wanted when it came to dealing with others around her. She liked to see just what limits people tried to put up and enforce. They had both played on each others a bit but she always would take the aggressive role. They were alone now and she might as well indulge in the other features he had to offer.
She took a few steps forward, her movement graceful and precise - all in a calm rhythm. A slight smirk curled the corner of her lips and she reached forward, letting her fingertips slide down his jawline, drawing her own face towards his. And just when her lips were a breath away from his she spoke, softly but something about her tone could hold your attention. "Only when I don't see them come to fruition." She gave a short pause, a smile now creeping over her. She gave a slight nod, her head tilting backward just a little before she let her hand slip back down to her side. She wasn't much one to stand there inanimate and go blow for blow. Without anymore thought given she started to walk slowly around him, sizing him up perhaps. Either way by her expression and her body language she was at least showing that he was not disappointing her.
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Post by Alex Cross on May 8, 2008 21:31:10 GMT -5
Natalie and Alex both were rather aggressive creatures, Natalie being more so than Alex, but each one brought something different to the table. Natalie was by far the more dominant of the two and while she was sharp and cunning, it was Alex's patience and cool head that leveled that playing field. Natalie was perhaps far too emotional for her own good, a bit too much avarice, but that wasn't something Alex would hold against her. Ambition was what Slytherin house called such things and as long as he was there to balance miss Bane out, he was sure she would take him far in the world.
Of course, as she teased and toyed with him, he only thought about on direction she could take him. However, Alex had pursued this road many time before and had learned it would not get him any where until Natalie herself was ready. There were rumors among the uber elite, those who rubbed shoulders with Natalie's family, that she was still unspoiled by physical touch, or rather the touch of a more intimate nature and while this intrigued Alex, he knew that such a thing would taste better if freely given. Sure, he would flirt and bite at the bait she dangled in front of him, it amused him, but more importantly, it amused her and if miss Bane was amused enough, then she might just let Alex traverse that road a bit further in the end.
It was tempting to taste her lips as they moved dangerously close to his, but he steadied himself and remained still as if any slight movement would bring about his death. The only pleasure he allowed himself was the joy of taking in Natalie's scent, the aroma of perfection. Alex had to be careful though, Natalie thrived and excelled at tactics like this and he couldn't allow himself to be swallowed up by such base lusts. So, he did his best to follow her movements as she circled him, turning his head slightly to watch her, but not moving to face her. He would follow her, but not chase every step, he had his pride after all.
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Post by Natalie Bane on May 17, 2008 19:29:36 GMT -5
Alex was remaining calm and cool as Natalie started to walk around him. He didn't turn, part of her wanted him to. Of course it didn't really matter he had enough charisma, ambition, and arrogance to make her want him... and she was the type to get what she really wanted. Well the situation was in her hands, and with only a few steps she gave into her desire to touch him, her hand slowly slipping from his shoulder around his back to his side, her fingertips baring just enough pressure to feel the soft curves in his back. She let it fall to her side, stopping just to the side of him as she let her dark eyes settle on him. "Alex, what were you hoping to find when you came up here?" It wasn't a big conversational start, still she was perhaps hoping he opened the door just slightly so she could go ahead and stick her foot in. He had to know that he had caught her eye, they way that most girls seem to be afraid to be close to him anymore, not to mention the way she danced about him with a more intimate demeanor.
She wasn't really good when it came to waiting for a reaction, being a little impatient and all. But she didn't seem the type that was really too rash either. She acted calm in everything she did, even if it was a little straight forward. She stepped in to him a little closer and reached forward pretending to straighten up part of his collar (even though his shirt was slightly unbuttoned). It was in Natalie's nature to be ... touchy .. of sorts. She liked to test boundaries and trespass far beyond. But this was a little different, it wasn't really cause she was wanting to upset Alex, no this was more of a delicate nature. And though he was an arrogant creature - to the fullest, well that still didn't mean that she would be like every other girl in this school and fall at his feet. She was her own boss and though she knew she'd have Mr.Cross, well his reaction and timing is what would move this further along or give in yet another set back.
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Post by Alex Cross on May 17, 2008 23:13:12 GMT -5
The situation between Natalie and Alex was a delicate one indeed, seeing how both were two peas in the same pod. Both were ambitious and lacking of any moral conscience and both were ruthless in any situation. However, two power players such as this could not co-exist in a relationship if one of them didn't step down and play second fiddle to the other. Now while Alex wasn't one to sit at just anyone's feet, he did so in Natalie's case. She had always managed to trump him in almost everything, since day one and while it did bother him at first, he came to find some respect in that later on. It was a rare thing when he found someone better than him and in some weird sense of loyalty, he bowed down to her, giving her wishes and whims top priority. Of course, Alex suspected that this relationship was as one sided as it might have seemed from the outside, after all, all of the other girls had been going of their way to ignore him lately, something which had never happened before.
He let Natalie straighten his appearance, even though he didn't need it, realizing it was her way of just getting a quick taste of him. Natalie wasn't one to show soft emotions, even if she did feel them, and so, Alex gave her any opportunity she could find to feel them without outwardly showing them. Her pride always came before his and really, he didn't mind it.
A small shrug of his shoulders showed just how collected he was, even if down deep he wasn't. It was all about appearance and keeping his cool was something he had mastered long ago, plus he knew it drove Natalie even harder. "Certainly not a prize such as you," he said in response to her question, trying to compliment her but not too much. He had to keep her interest without going out on the limb too far. This was a delicate balance of power here and too much in one direction or the other and the whole scene would explode in a very untimely and violent manner.
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