Magnus was watching as Eros and Gaia ran the course and it was as good as promised the two players were REALLY good. The blown kiss had so much sass in it that Magnus was in awe again. Sometimes girls just surprised the heck out of him.

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/KTKugF2.png[/img] Eros followed into the u-turn, although the distance between him and her was increased a bit since he slowed down for the seventh ring whereas she accelerated. As he flew after his target, he saw her look back at him. And did she just blow him a kiss? Again, his grip on the broom tightened. Surprised and distracted, he lost a bit of speed. Fortunately, he was able to gain back some of the distance when she had to make a grab for the red flag. As he passed it, he also grabbed one of the red flags. He exited the u-turn and zigzagged through the next several rings without much effort. He was able to catch up to her again by the time they reached the 11th ring. As she made a loop in order to retry the ring, Eros attempted to snatch her flag but failed. At the point, he had one arm extended out almost at all time in order to yank the flag from her belt. However, he was neither losing or gaining proximity.

Gaia started gaining momentum. It was all about precision and focus. Eros kept getting close and she didn't like it. She had her Quidditch status to uphold. Four rings left and every one presented a challenge. It would be risky to underestimate the rings and her flag was in jeopardy she zigzagged easily through the slow and moderate rings then the time had come. She was so close to finishing the course and win. A quickl glance back and Eros hand was closing in on her flag.

Gaia sped up going left and clearing the ring with ease. It was time to finish the course. Sharp right pushing her brrom forward Gaia looked back at Eros and smirked. "Nice try." Gaia pushed her broom to a dangerous speed and cleared the lasr ring. Holding her flags, whooping, and doing celebratory loops in her broom.

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[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/KTKugF2.png[/img] Eros felt the tips of his finger on 's flag, but she suddenly steered left to go through a ring. Eros also jerked left to get through and persisted to tail her. However, Gaia picked up speed and she made it pass the final hoop. He slowed to a gradual stop when she finished the course. He hovered in place for a minute, watching as she celebrated. Did he just lose? The feeling made his stomach churn a bit as he watched her...or was it something else? He was a little upset, but not as much as he thought. She was good. There was no getting around that fact.

"Alright, Kavanagh. You won," he painfully admitted defeat. The boy lowered to the ground and got off his broom with a sigh. Not really from disappointment, but he just needed to exhale. Towards the end of the course there, he was kind of holding his breath. Eros looked back towards Gaia with an adamant look. "But I promise you, this will be the last time I lose to you."

The game was so close, and at many times he wasn't sure who was going to win, but in the end Gaia did. He cheered for Gaia and said loudly, "Woah, that was excellent flying BOTH o' you. I'm sorry to see it end." But this also meant that Eros wouldn't be going to the Harpies' practice--unless Magnus added that as a bet or something...

Gaia was grinning and ready to high five Magnus when she heard Eros words. She walked carefully towards him when she dismounted her broom "I am sure you will lose again." She narrowed her eyes and without dwelling much on it she kissed Eros cheek. "Your day will come for a win, but after all I am the Quidditch queen." She smiled and let out a giggle. "Not so tough, huh?" She blushed a little and pretended she needed water and avoid Eros eyes. What was happening to her?

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Magnus waited to high five Gaia, to celebrate for her--BUT he didn't get the high five. His jaw dropped--he had not expected his friend to kiss Eros even on the cheek.

(so cute XD)

( it might be my sleep deprived self. Yeah... Let's blame it on that)

Gaia needs water. Her mouth feels dry and she is nervous. Maybe her adrenaline rush left her a little drained... it couldn't be anything else. RIGHT?

((ooc: omg, Eros doesn't like being touched and this happens, lol. anyway, off to bed, night!))

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/KTKugF2.png[/img] "Thanks, Mags," Eros smiled at the other boy (), although Eros didn't think he excelled or did great at all. He was replaying the entire flight in his head, already making notes on what he could have done to shave off time and close the distance between him and Gaia. He was in his own head for moment until replied to him.

Eros shook his head when she said he would lose again. She might be a seer, but that was one thing he would not allow to happen again. Focused on her taunt, he didn't notice her narrowing her eyes at him. "Not if I can-," Eros started, but was not able to complete his statement when suddenly she planted a kiss on his cheek. Almost immediately upon feeling her lips on the side of his face, he flinched and backed up. His entire body was tense. His fingers touched his cheek as his jaw was left ajar from the contact.

He tried to say something, but no words could escape. His eyes just remained locked on her. "Um...," he whispered, his throat unable to operate at a higher volume. The sixteen year old wasn't sure what he was feeling. Physical contact made the Aussie uneasy, especially ones that he didn't initiate. He hated being touched, and out of nowhere, Gaia kisses him, so he should be upset. However, that wasn't quite sure what he was feeling. Eros , a bit flustered, decided to pretend that it didn't happen. He quickly looked around. "Alright, mates, so....who's next?"

Poor Eros looked unsure how to act so Magnus left him alone and instead went to Gaia with a bottle of water. At a low whisper since they were a way from the others he said, "So, you like Eros huh? Gotta say, you've got me a bit surprised." He looked over at Eros who didn't really seem all that upset. "Blowin' im a kiss," he nudged her with a smile, "you are something else, Gaia." It was a little refreshing seeing her flustered--so often it was Magnus

((sleep well))

"Hush, wolfie!" Gaia hissed. "I don't know what happened. [I]THAT [/I] was not planned. It wasn't me. Maybe it was the adrenaline or too much fresh air... or... ugh! " Gaia looked at Eros as he spoke and seemed a little frustrated. Not because he ignored the situation but because she had no idea if he was mad at her and for the first time that mattered to her. "You think he is mad at me?" Gaia asked Magnus worried () "I forgot he doesn't like to be touched and now I feel bad that I crossed that line. However, I don't regret it at all. In fact I would do it again." Gaia grinned at her friend. "He has soft skin." She said turning blushing a bright red something that rarely happens.

A little louder Gaia added "I can be a chaser for anyone who wants me to!" Taking a sip of her water and finding her sitting spot next to , and Fade ().

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He gave her a look that clearly said he didn't believe adrenaline was the answer. He put his hand on her shoulder for a moment. "'E don't look mad to me. Soft eh?" Magnus had no idea how to reply to that, so he grinned and said, "Maybe 'e'll tell ya what kinda soap e uses?" He gave her a cheeky grin.

Grabbing a bottle of water he took it over to Eros and extended his hand offering it to the other boy. "Want some? Any one else want some? Werewolf Waterboy extraordinaire."

Well so far today had been rather interesting. He was excited at the idea of his new little pet too.

Gaia rolled her eyes. "You need help, wolfie." And laughed laying down on the cool grass. "I am ready to see some obstacle action!" She said as she was lost in thought.

Merlin watched Eros, the captain, lose to Gaia, the quidditch queen as she called herself and was pretty impressed by her, but mostly by her sass. Now that was something he liked about her, it made him laugh and even pity Eros since he had no defense against that. Still watching them made him feel primitive, like he would never be able to fly that way so he sighs and stays quiet wishing he could just use his wings instead. "I'm not going to chase Eros yet...I'm resting." Merlin was lying on the grass and starting to doze but was doing his best to stay awake. "Besides...it will be completely useless. Everyone knows who is going to win." He grins and closed his eyes for a moment. "If Gaia is the quidditch queen then I am the quidditch imp."

((And everyone))

((OOC: jeez, ya'll have been busy up in here))

Sauvage must've dozed off after that intense obstacle course earlier. She awoke to while Eros and Gaia were doing the second course in the sky and had been really impressed with Gaia when she won but also felt kind of bad for Eros. She had heard herself gasp when Gaia kissed him on the cheek and wondered what must've been going through each of their heads as it happened, because neither seemed to understand the situation in full. She listened in on the conversation between Gaia and Magnus from her spot in the grass, trying not to pry, but then couldn't help but laugh when they started talking about how soft Eros's skin was. Sauvage had noticed the tension earlier on in the day, but it wasn't until this recent event that she'd realized the two people involved weren't even aware of their own feelings.

She looked up at Magnus as he returned from grabbing water and, without saying anything, gave him a look to see how he had judged the situation thus far. He was the resident Match Maker after all.

Magnus grinned at Gaia's reaction. He noticed Merlin and Sauvage were looking sleepy. "As a dragon you'll win for sure," he said quietly as he set a bottle near him. Sauvage's look to Magnus made him shrug. No idea his eyes said. But he'd totally help make sure they got more interaction together...

Merlin giggled and took the water bottle. "As a dragon I can't fit through the rings so I will make a mess." He drinks most of the water after sitting up and then rubbed his eyes. "I better move or I will fall asleep." He jumped in the same place a little. "Let's get the blood boiling, who's next? I want to cheer to someone."

"We can make the rings bigger," Magnus said, "OR just watch you get caught in one and let you stay in it till one of us takes pity on you and breaks the ring so you can shift back and be starkers amongst us all." His eyes were twinkling with mischief.

Merlin laughed. "That sounds funny, but surely they will break. But the thought of me trapped there with a belt around my dragon form sounds hilarious." Merlin sits on his borrowed broom and whispers. "I'm going to practice the course since no one is racing, just to get used to it before I try to catch Eros."

Magnus snickered, "Yeah ring belt, plus dragons like treasures." He nodded, "okay, but remember, no accidents."