What are these feelings? (open)

[Liam McAdam]

Liam was unsure if Belle was being honest as he didn't feel as if it were hot in the shack, but she was entitled to her opinion. He was then invited to tell her more about himself and hesitated a little. This was not a strong point, but it was worth a shot. "Well..um...I don't think I can say alot, but I became the Gryffindor keeper for this year, and I guess my favorite hobby is playing the ocarina." he said, knowing it was not alot. It was obvious he was hardly ever put into this scenario, as everything usually was revealed on it's own.

[Belle Roberts]

Her smile brightened at his words as she forgot all about blushing too easily.

"Ocarina. Wow. I wish I could play. I bet you play beautifully," she responded sincerely.

"And that's awesome about being the Gryffindor keeper. I'll have to come and watch you play," she added.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam smiled a little, but his face held the light shade of pink at her compliment and her comments. "I just hope I don't mess up." he said in a joking tone. He then remembered he brought his ocarina but wasn't sure if she wanted to hear him play. "um...if you want..I could play a song for you.." he said, somewhat nervously.

[Belle Roberts]

"You won't mess it up," she assured him.

She smiled at his question.

"I would love to hear you play," she responded sincerely. She loved music, and had always loved instruments. She leaned back against the wall, just waiting to hear him play.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam nodded a little before he took his ocarina out from behind his shirt as it was hanging by a chain around his neck. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and brought the instrument to his mouth before he started to play the song. As he was playing, his eye-lids tightened very briefly as his lung hurt slightly. Once he finished the song, he opened his eyes and moved the instrument away from his mouth, putting it back where he had it. He was looking to see if she was reacting and listening for any comments.

[Belle Roberts]

Isabelle listened to the song, and loved the way the emotions moved her. Moved her beyond words. So that when the song was over, she couldn't speak for awhile.

"That was truly beautiful Liam," she said and she actually surprised herself when she moved closer and kissed him on the cheek.

"Thank you," she whispered as she moved back and leaned against the wall again.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam did not know if Belle was going to say anything until he heard her speak. He felt her soft, warm lips press against his cheek and his face turned a deep shade of pink as he moved his hand to where she kissed, unable to say anything. When he realized what he was doing, he moved his hand away, somewhat hesitantly before he spoke. "Th-Thanks...I-I'm glad you like it.." he responded to both of her statements. His heart was beating like a jack hammer and he did not know what else to say or do.

[Belle Roberts]

Belle had felt quite the connection with Liam during his song, and she wasn't quite sure what to make of it. All she knew was that it moved her.

Moved her so much that now there were tears in her eyes and they were rolling down her cheeks, and she had no idea really why. And she was quite embarrased.

"I'm sorry," she whispered as she wiped away at her tears, though they kept coming down and she had no idea why. They weren't exactly sad tears per se. This was all very confusing.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam had seen that Belle was crying, well, assumed she was anyway. Liam stood up, walked to her, and held her in a loving, soothing hug, hoping to help her. "It's not your fault..you don't need to apologize." he said, in one of the most comforting tones he had ever used. Somehow, he felt a connection with her, yet he was unsure of it.

[Belle Roberts]

Belle held onto him as she cried, seeming to let all the emotion that she'd felt over the years, out. Her arms were around his neck as she cried into his chest.

When she was slowly able to stop, she still held onto him. She wasn't so sure why that song had brought out such a strong reaction. It was probably because in it she'd felt connected to someone, when she'd never felt connected to anyone before. But if she realized, she'd probably be scared. She was actually a little scared now though she wasn't so sure why.

"Look at me, crying histerically. I've probably really scared you now," she said as she laughed tearfully.

"I'm sorry about crying all over you," she said, finally taking her arms that had been around his neck and dropping them to her sides.

[Liam McAdam]

Although Liam's primary reason for hugging Belle was to comfort her, he blushed at the embrace. He soon felt her calm down, yet did not release the embrace yet. He soon heard her comment and knew he'd have to contradict. "No..you have not scared me at all." he stated honestly. He then heard her apology and spoke again. "It's no problem...If you ever need someone to talk to or if you have any problems..I'll be here for you." he stated truthfully. He missed the embrace already as he felt somewhat disheartened at how Belle let him go.

[Belle Roberts]

Belle gave him a smile at his words.

"Thank you. I'll always be here for you too," she promised. They'd just barely met, but she knew that she meant those words. She'd never met anyone she felt she could just be herself around. Around other people, she always put a smile on her face, even when it was fake. With Liam, she wouldn't have to pretend. When she was sad, she knew that she would be able to let him know.

"So, have you ever gotten that response before after playing your music?" she asked with a slight grin.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam smiled at her words. He was unaware of the connection she felt with him, and was sure she was unaware of the connection he felt. He soon heard her ask if he had ever gotten the reaction after he played his music. "Well...sort of...but not from someone else....I doubt my own reactions count...but...When I first finished the full song....I was reduced to tears..." he said, blushing in embarrassment.

[Belle Roberts]

She smiled at his response, glad that he wasn't afraid to admit that he'd been reduced to tears. It was actually quite sexy when a man could do that.

This time, she really couldn't help herself when she put a hand to his forehead.

"Are you alright?" she asked with a small smile before taking her hand away.

[Liam McAdam]

Liam blushed deeper at her touch and was unsure what to say. "Y-Yeah...I-I'm fine." he said, smiling a little.