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"The Sorting Ceremony was probably the most nervewrecking moment of my life! But yes, I do think it will be a lot more enjoying this time around. Devin said it was fun to watch the little kid's faces as they walk in. That it was fun to watch their face as their house name is called and too hear everyone from that house clap for them. I remember that feeling like it was yesterday. Everyone clapping and all...well except your brother," he joked, playfully winking at her. She probably knew that her brother was not too fond of Jayden quite yet, but it was going to have to take a long time to gain the respect from the older brother, for it always did. My sister came home with a boy one year and Arnold and Josh almost made the kid die of embarassment. We havn't seen that boy for a long time. He broke up with his sister after that day, and still to this day, his brothers messed with her about that. So, that should really show you brotherly love. They don't care about the kid, they just aim to embarass and destroy. Colton was the same way.

"I look forward to seeing the ceremony though. That...and the food of course," he said, being funny but ever so truthful. The food was delicious at Hogwarts. He didn't know who cooked, but whomever, or whatever it is can keep doing what the are doing.

The carriage rolled down the trail and that's when Jayden's mind shifted its attention back to the past. At this time last year, he was making his first connections with Tristain. On a boat alone, almost falling in that deep water. He remembered that vividly and recalled that moment with much affection.

"See! Even Komala agrees with me. And that is why I love Komala!" he said jokingly, looking at Tristain and her intoxicating blue eyes. That's when her voice interrupted his brief daze, much like all of the other dazes that he had went through. She always bailed him out with her sweet, almost melodic soprano based voice. He couldn't imagine how lost he would be in her eyes without her sweet as honey voice. When she spoke of Quidditch, his smile widened.

"Of course you can, the Ravenclaw is looking for a good chaser I believe and you can definitely be that one chaser. You fly well enough. I mean, you were so good at it. It kind of made me proud! But yeah, you can make the team, as long as you work hard at least," he told her, sliding his hand to her once again, resting it upon the top of hers like it was an arm rest. Jayden blushed as he did this, his confidence faltering, which was something that did not happen all the time.

Jayden, taken by complete surprise, accepted the kiss, passion burning within him. Something was urging him...urging him to do something risky, but worth the risk. When the girl looked down, her face marked with that familiar red tint that made her blushing apparent, he touched his hand upon her cheek, the warmth of his hand channeling into her. He then brought her face back to eye to eye level. He then leaned in ever so slowly, readying himself for the inevitable kiss. He soon closed his eyes, making lip to lip contact with Tristain.

The kiss felt ethereal, like nothing could match it. He felt the warmth of her skin pressing up against his as the kiss dragged on, the passion between the two not fading. Is this what it feels like? Is this the feeling I had all along? There was no way to be sure, but this...this feels incredibly great. After about 5 seconds Jayden pulled back, that same red tint starting to cloud his skin. He did not know how she would react to that kiss, but he knew it was something special...to him anyway. He smiled at her, making eye contact with those blue eyes he has come to know and love over the time they've spent together. Even after the kiss, he still kissed her on the cheek the same way she had him, causing him to blush even more. He then took his eyes off the beauty that sat before him, who was probably thinking about what had just happened, and looked straight at the carriage seat. He was so embarassed even though it seemed as if she accepted the kiss, or maybe it just caught her by surprise. He hoped she loved it as much as him. He needed her to like it, for he couldn't live without seeing her sweet smiling face. It was just not him.

Jayden pulled away, only to see something that he had wished not to. Tristain...she seemed scared, as if what he just did....shouldn't have happened...like she committed the most horrible of crimes. When Jayden saw that look upon her face, a sudden rush of disappoint clouded his mind. He could no longer think. He should not have done that and he knew it. And when she said sorry, as if she was the one who engaged in the kiss....as if taking back her first friendly kiss to the cheek, it made him feel dumb. A face of sheer sadness found its way onto his young, porcelain skin. He could no longer hide it, the feeling just enveloped him.

"No, I'm sorry, what I just did was rash and idiotic," he said to her, looking away, out into the dark world that surrounded the carriage. The fist that was laid by his side, obscure from Tristain, started to clench. He was angry...but not with her...but with himself. He thought the kiss was right....was true, but it wasn't. He scooted over, increasing the distance between them. She would no longer feel comfortable with him; so he would not try to press any issue. He messed up...and he knew it....he messed up big time.

Jayden looked away, too embarassed with himself to even say anything. He was stupid...idiotic...and conceited. He thought it would end well, but the opposite came. He couldn't believe it. He didn't even know what to say to the girl anymore. The friendship...ruined...the feelings she had for him...dissipated. Jayden then saw as the the end of the carriage ride was near. He watched and saw her brother about two carriages back. He watched as they were let out. He waited until her brother was close and let her out, walking away, disappearing without a trace. He couldn't be beside her for much longer. She obviously didn't think of him highly; so he made sure she was with the others then disappeared into the crowd, leaving her next to Colton and Phinelia.

"I'll see you later. I have to...meet up with my brother," he lied before he left. He needed a legitimate excuse to space himself from....everyone. As he dodged through the many, much taller kids, his thoughts and heartbeat racing to their own distinct beat. He would make himself seem happy to everyone to appease them, but he knew how he felt...devastated. Why am I such a failure? He watched as everything zoomed by, his eyes and brain not really recognizing anything. But honestly, he didn't want to recognize anything