[Mason] I'll think of a title later... maybe

[Mason Doom]

Mason mused over what he had said and nodded. He was eight after all. If he hadn't been bored with his friends and had been involved with them he would have passed Sheldon without a thought of him. It was scary how life worked that way sometimes. "If they ask I'd tell them the truth, that a ran into a cute auror and stayed with him the time we where in Hogesmeade." he said with a gentle smile at Sheldon. Mason didn't hide his sexuality but he didn't publicly announce it.

Mason felt Sheldon's hand wrap into his and he couldn't help but smile at the small gesture. It was one step he thought he would never be able to do to a stranger, especially a handsome one like Sheldon. "I bet your the only cute one in the minstry." He said with a light chuckle. "You must have girls all over you all the time." he said unsure why he let the thought slip out of his mouth. It wasn't something he normally would say unless he was jealous.

[Sheldon Hall]

Sheldon knew that he was right. It truly was funny how fate worked. Perhaps, it had happened as it had intentionally. For what Mason's friends had done had drawn him to Sheldon. Funny thinking that it all started with a pine cone. "And, being Hufflepuffs," he began with confidence, turning to face Mason again as he grinned, "I'm sure they'd understand. Though, you could always change that cute to a sexy or something," he teased lightly, "Just to make it sound more interesting," Sheldon didn't hide his, either. Not even at work. Publicly announce it? No. But if asked, he'd definitely tell.

Sheldon kept his hand wrapped around Mason's, not wanting to let go. Something about it felt right. "Nah," Sheldon said with a smirk, "There are other good looking Ministry workers. You'd be hard pressed to find them. Most of them are, like, thirty eight with five kids and a spouse of eighteen years. But there are some cute, strapping, young men like myself who happen to work there," he joked, snickering as he spoke. Mason's next words made him genuinely laugh. He shook his head, "Not really. They all know that I'm gay. And the ones that don't think I'm a big nerd, I suppose."

[Mason Doom]

Mason couldn't help but blush when he had suggested he used the word sexy instead of cute. "I...I guess I can do that instead." he said blushing even more. He didn't really like to use words that contained sex in them even if it wasn't that word. Even intercourse was one he felt was hard to speak when talking to his friends. They would tell him he had a virgin mind.

Mason chuckled lightly and nodded. "Ya hat's true. But like you said their already married and have like five kids." he said with a nod. "I'm sure none of them would even look my way for a glance, I'm to young." He said lightly. Mason blinked when Sheldon laugh and nodded slowly. So he was gay then, which made everything perfect for Mason. "I am to." he said with a small blush. Something echoed in the back of his mind. Why would Sheldon date him? He was after all younger then the other. Would he really want to be with Mason?

[Sheldon Hall]

Sheldon caught Mason's blush, and allowed another smile to spread his features. It was the word sexy that got him, he was certain of it. But Sheldon didn't mind his embarrassment at the word. It was cute, in a way, how modest he seemed to be. He loved the way the blush looked on his cheeks. "Good," he said lightly, chuckling as he said the word, "But of course, if cute works better for you, I won't argue with it," he added with another chuckle.

"Not that they matter," Sheldon said with a nod of his own, "They're too old for you," he replied. He watched Mason after he'd spoken the words aloud, waiting for a reaction. There was only a blink and a nod. He supposed that was a good sign. If it wasn't, Mason would have dropped his hand, wouldn't he have? Then, he replied and Sheldon smiled. "I thought you might be," he said, "It certainly would explain the flirting," he teased.

OOC: xD Pahaha. Considering asking our dear Mason on a date. ;] Maybe another post or two lol

[Mason Doom]

Mason nodded at Sheldon's words. "I think I'll stick with cute. I can't say....that other word in front of them....they'll laugh." He said with another blush as he tried not to laugh himself. "It's not tossed around with puffs. Where to immature." He said with a small chuckle. He wondered if that would turn Sheldon off. At least he was honest about it,

"They may be to old but looking never hurt anyone." He said with another chuckle only this one came out more nervously. Mason couldn't help another laugh that bubbled out of him. "I can't help myself when flirting. I think your really.....cute." He said and griped Sheldon's hand a little more tightly. "I mean sexy." He said with a deep blush at the joke. Thought the word "sexy" still made him almost burst out laughing.

[Sheldon Hall]

Sheldon chuckled at Mason's confession. Well, when he was in Hogwarts, he supposed his friends would have laughed, too. They weren't quite the same as Gryffindors and Slytherins. You couldn't just throw the word sexy around without a few giggles escaping a few throats. "Fair enough," he replied, "I can't complain much about cute. It's definitely a compliment," he added, "I know," he said with a snicker, "I remember."

Sheldon chuckled again, not as nervously as Mason. "Well, I cannot argue with that logic," he admitted. After all, he'd looked a few times himself. Not that he'd ever been vocal about the looking. "I can't help myself, either," he replied, "The feeling is mutual. And you don't have to say sexy. Not if it's going to embarrass you," he teased, "We've already determined that we're both flirting, so, why don't we seal the deal with a date?" he asked suddenly. They were only a few years apart. Mason was of age, from what Sheldon could tell they were both single, and they obviously liked each other. What could it hurt?

[Mason Doom]

Mason nodded, relived that he understood why he couldn't say sexy in front if his friends. "Well I think cute is a understatement for you." He said lightly. "Maybe handsome would be a better choice of words." He said with a slight smirk. "And I'm sure they'd be impressed to know you are a auror." He said with a even bigger grin.

Mason was slightly taken aback by the offer. It wasn't everyday that a cute, openly gay male asked you on a date. "I would love to go on a date with you." He said with a grin and couldn't help but show his excitement. Though in the pit of his stomach he could already feel the nerves. He hoped Sheldon would like him enough to keep him around. He wouldn't mind.

[Sheldon Hall]

"An understatement?" Sheldon asked, unable to hide the blush that crept onto his features. Mason may have been blushing a lot more, but that didn't mean Sheldon wouldn't himself at such a compliment. Modesty seemed to be common among badgers, after all. "I'm glad you think that," he said with a smile, "I like the word handsome. It sounds better than cute. Do you really think I'm handsome?" he asked, chuckling, "You can definitely add that I'm an Auror, if they'd like to hear that."

Sheldon bit his bottom lip as he waited for an answer. Mason spoke, then, giving what sounded to his ears like a definite yes. "Awesome," he replied with a grin of his own. "Well, since you're still in Hogwarts," he began, still holding Mason's hand in his own, working on lacing his fingers through Mason's fingers, "Friday or Saturday would probably be ideal, I suppose."

[Mason Doom]

Mason felt triumphet for making Sheldon blush. He nodded. "I do think that your handsome." He said with a smile. He couldn't help but shift in his spot, inching closer to Sheldon. "I think mentioning that your a handsome auror may impress them." He said with a small chuckle. "Handsome single aurors are hard to come by these days." He said, leaving out how hard it was to find a handsome single gay auror.

Mason didn't let go of Sheldon's hand as his fingers slipped into Mason's. in fact, Mason mimicked the gesture, lacing his own fingers around Sheldon's. Mason nodded "I think the sooner I get to see you again the better." He said with another grin on his face as excitement bubbled in him. "So Friday it is."

[Sheldon Hall]

Sheldon chuckled, pleased that Mason really did seem to think he was. He returned the other's smile, pleased when Mason inched closer. Sheldon repeated the gesture until there was very little space left between the two of them. "I like the idea of it impressing him," he admitted. Such arrogance was strange coming from a badger, but even Hufflepuffs could sometimes get lost in compliments. "But yes, we're pretty hard to come across," he said.

Sheldon grinned when Mason allowed his own fingers to lace their way through his. He glanced down at their hands, not sure why either of them had done it but pleased to see that they both had nonetheless. "I think I'm inclined to agree with you," he said, "The sooner the better. I like the idea of Friday. I don't encourage sneaking out, though, so you should let your head of house know. And I'll meet you at the castle," he added, bubbling with excitement himself.

[Mason Doom]

Mason couldn't help the smile that formed on his face when Sheldon gravitated toward him as well. He could feel the warmth of Sheldon's body heat now as only inches of space was between them. There seems to almost be a force that made them be so close together. As if all the stories about chemistry and puppy love where true. "It will." He said lightly "I'm sure they will be impressed."

Mason followed Sheldon's gaze at their tangled hands. He couldn't help but smile at them. This was happening like a dream. "My head of house shouldn't have a problem with it as long as I'm back before curfew." He said knowing Jon never minded when they wondered around. He had seen many puffs do it before but he himself had never had someone to go out with.

[Sheldon Hall]

Sheldon couldn't deny that he liked being so close to Mason. He liked how warm Mason felt, even in the chilly, bitter air that surrounded them. It almost felt safe being so close to the other. He hadn't been in many relationships, so this was something he himself was still pretty new to. He supposed this really was how puppy love worked. "As I'm sure my friends will be when I tell them about you," he teased lightly, smiling at Mason as he spoke.

Sheldon chuckled. He knew Jon well, having had him as his own head of house when he was in Hufflepuff. Strange to know that was only a few years ago. He supposed it was stranger for Jon knowing that Sheldon now worked with his best friend. "I know that he won't mind," he replied, "And I'll definitely have you back before curfew. I'm an Auror, remember. Obeying the law is what I do," he joked, "I'm looking forward to it already."

OOC: I'd say this one is about over and we can start the date? Up to you.

[Mason Doom]

((agree. Closed))