What are these feelings? (open)

[Belle Roberts]

She sighed at his question.

"I just don't trust guys, therefore, I don't trust love," she replied with an easy shrug. She came and sat down on the bed, though not all that close to him either. But she was still closer then that chair.

"But I still think that many times people are just in love with the idea of love. You can't really be in love until you really know that person, what makes them tick, and you can see their flaws and still love them anyway in spite of that," she added softly. She looked back up at him and gave him a dazzling smile.

"Sorry. My views on love might be different from yours, and other people's to be exact," she said with a shrug.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam nodded, understanding her point. He smiled aswell before speaking "I'll take your word for it. It makes more sense than alot of things in this world." he said, shrugging a little. He knew Kadie had been the Snow Queen and managed to slip past the mask on their first (technically second) encounter. He seemed to be shy, yet tried his best not to sound it.

[Belle Roberts]

Belle was just really surprised at how comfortable she seemed to be around Liam. However, she still acted shy. She wasn't exactly shy per se, she just had a really hard time acting around guys. She just didn't trust them. But, she found herself trusting this one, and she had no idea why. And she found herself wanting to help him out even though she was already considering the fact that she herself thought that he was cute.

But, even when she thought that guys were cute, she did not do a thing about it. Relationships were not for her. She'd probably freak out and run if there was any possibility of a relationship occuring. But, there wasn't. He was obviously crushing on another someone or someones, and she could never compete with that. Belle was really beautiful, but she didn't consider herself so.

"Is there anything I can help you with? Have you even told the girl or girls that you like them?" she asked curiously.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam shook his head at her second question. "No...I didn't know I did like them until now." he said, blushing in embarrassment before he added "And I don't think I will..not yet anyway..I don't want to make an idiot out of myself." he said honestly. He was unsure if Belle had felt comfortable around him as this seemed to be a similar converstion as he had with Kadie when he was able to pass through the Snow Queen mask, so he was trying to think of something to make her feel more comfortable.

[Belle Roberts]

She laughed, unable to help herself.

"I'm sure that you wouldn't make an idiot of yourself. Guys always think that. But, you seem like a really nice guy to me. If they don't want you, then they're idiots," she said. And then, she blushed herself. Why the heck had she just said that? She had no idea what to say after saying something like that.

"So, what year are you in?" she asked, trying to cover up her embarrasement. She was sure that he was in her year, but she thought she'd ask anyway, since it was really the first question that had popped into her head after saying what she had.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam blushed at what she said, but was then confused as to what she meant by if they didn't want him, then they were idiots. "Um...thanks?" he said, his confusion showing. He noticed she was blushing and was about to change the subject before she beat him to it. "I'm a fifth year." he said, smiling a little.

[Belle Roberts]

She was thankful when he didn't say anything more about what she'd said.

"Oh. I'm a fifth year too. Though I don't think I've seen you before this year. So, is it your first year at Hogwarts?" she asked curiously. She wondered if she was being too nosy. And she wanted to curse herself for noticing the color of his eyes. It was all wrong, she wasn't supposed to notice things like that. She was supposed to steer clear of guys. But this one seemed harmless enough, if she didn't think about any of those things that she wasn't supposed to think about.

[Liam McAdam]

"I guess you hit the nail on the head with that question. This is my first year." he replied, smiling a little. He could tell Belle was observing him for some reason and he began to feel nervous. He tried to find something else to say, yet could not for some reason.

[Belle Roberts]

She laughed, feeling more at ease, though also more nervous at the same time. It was a truly odd feeling.

"I'm good at hitting the nail on the head. So, I think I've seen you in a few of my classes. I promise, I'll talk to you from now on in class. I'm kind of oblivious in class since I'm usually listening to the teacher and stuff," she blushed realizing that she was babbling. She tended to babble a lot when she was nervous.

"So um, do you like it here?" she asked.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam smiled at the fact that the two could be friends, yet was now more nervous than ever. This was soon ended though by her question if he liked it here. "So far, yes I do." he said, smiling before he saw that Bell was blushing. "Are you feeling alright? Your face is turning red." he said, putting the back of his hand on her forehead to check if she had a fever.

[Belle Roberts]

"Good. I'm glad that you like it here," she responded. She forgot all about her response though when he put his hand on the back of her forehead. His touch inspired butterflies to erupt in her stomach, though she wasn't exactly sure that that's what they were. All she knew was that a huge part of her wanted him to keep touching her like that. And that thought really truly scared her.

"Um................I'm fine," she stammered, hardly knowing really what to say. She swallowed a bit nervously. She wanted to be his friend, but these feelings or whatever they were were getting in the way. However, she didn't seem to realize that they were feelings, otherwise she'd probably bolt for the door.

"So, what do you like most about Hogwarts?" she finally asked, hoping that her red cheeks weren't as red anymore.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam smiled a little, glad that she was alright. He moved his hand away since it was not necessary to check anymore. He was then asked what he liked most about Hogwarts. "Hmm...I guess meeting nice people like you." he replied honestly.

[Belle Roberts]

She blushed at his response. Damn her blushing. She hated that she blushed so easily.

"Um, thanks," she responded.

"I like meeting really nice people like you too," she added.

"You know, I don't usually talk like this with guys. A lot of guys around here are just pigs that you can't trust," she admitted, and then she blushed again as she couldn't believe that she'd just admitted that.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam blushed lightly at the reply and even more at the subtle singling out that she made with her comment about most guys being pigs. "Th-Thanks." he said, smiling a little. He then noticed that she blushed again. "Are you sure you are alright?" he asked, now getting confused.

[Belle Roberts]

As he asked her if she was alright, it just made her blush again.

"Um, yeah. I'm okay. It's just hot in here," she responded. She was confused herself.

"So, tell me more about yourself," she invited, quickly changing the subject.