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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Feb 26, 2013 20:24:07 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2013 20:24:07 GMT -8

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For a school as large and populated as Hogwarts, parents weekend had actually gone rather well. Expectations among the staff had been to the tune of over-cramped corridors and an excess of people milling about the halls and great rooms of the castle. For the students, this was a dream weekend where they could show off their talents and knowledge of school to their loved ones. For the professors, however, it was more of a madhouse than any other given day of the school year. Aislinn rather enjoyed the festivities parading about the castle. The festive atmosphere, beaming childish faces, and overall sense of happiness in the castle was a refreshing feeling. Even though it was a weekend, Aislinn's presence had been requested on the grounds just as extra authority in case of any mishaps.

The young professor didn't mind spending her free time away from teaching within the castle. Normally, her free weekends were spent back home with her mum and young daughter. Teagan was her pride and joy, and the main reason she had taken the position of Astronomy professor at Hogwarts. Though only a year old, Aislinn wanted to be able to provide for her daughter and to show her despite the detours life throws in your path, you still could achieve whatever you wanted out of life. Although, that was a little much for a one year old to catch on to. This weekend, however, with Aislinn's presence required at school, Teagan had come to stay with her. As it was family weekend, and Aislinn was all too aware her mum would be visiting her little brother, it was only natural to bring the baby along. Aislinn was all too happy for the precious one-on-one time with her baby girl.

She had met her mother earlier in the day in Hogsmeade where the train rolls in. Traveling by the floo network or broomstick was hard enough with adolescent children, let alone toddlers. And you could forget apparating. Babies were far too squirmy for that kind of magic. No, the train was their only choice, and Aislinn had eagerly awaited them on the platform nearly in tears when Teagan toddled her way uneasily across the wood planks towards her mother. It seemed she missed more and more of her growing up each passing day. She wouldn't let the girl out of her arms the whole time they were escorted back to the castle. Once arrived, Aislinn's mother ran off to meet up with her son leaving young mother and daughter on their own at last.

"Did you miss yer mummy, lil' one?" Aislinn cooed as she hugged Teagan closely to her body. She smiled warmly as the little girl lay her head in the crook of her mother's neck and held on with tiny hands for dear life. It was always these small, simple actions that melted Aislinn's heart. She walked through the great hall, pointing out each House's individual banners, and beaming as Teagan's eyes widened with the Gryffindor banner. Although, she could see tiny brown eyes darting between the red of Gryffindor house and the yellow of Hufflepuff. That mere reminder of Aislinn's past, and part of Teagan's own past cause tiny pangs in her heart. It was an area of life she had devoted herself to moving on from, and something she never talked about. All anyone in this world needed to know was that Aislinn was a young single mother doing anything and everything to raise her daughter.

Sitting down at the end of one of the long tables, Aislinn sat Teagan on the table before her. They took turns babbling animatedly, despite the fact they weren't speaking actual words. A game which was entwined with occasional tickles and pokes to illicit squeals of laughter from the baby. "Mummy missed you very, very much, Teags," Aislinn spoke softly, her Irish accent coming out in full. She reached out and brushed some of the baby fine hair from her daughter's eyes, "And she loves you very, very much."

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Feb 27, 2013 20:51:06 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2013 20:51:06 GMT -8

That voice was so familiar. Caitlin was off doing only god knows what and Kellin was still knee deep in love with whats-her-name that it was nearly impossible to pry him off of her. Looking up at the ceiling for a moment he heard an almost too familiar voice. It had been a year at least, maybe more, two perhaps? Since he heard the voice in question. Turning from his plate at the table that was loaded with protein rich and high carbs, to any on looker they would think he was a pig or a slob, but he needed to load up in order to have a successful work out. The sugars would keep him from losing consciousness while flying as well as keep him full longer. "Aye, tha's righ'," Cillian spoke slowly as he turned back to his plate looking over the heaping mounds of hard boiled eggs and baked goods.

Clearing his throat a little he couldn't help but lift the disk from the wood of the table and amble toward Aislinn. Luckily the both of them were very Irish, it was apparent in both of their names. Any American who looked at their names on paper would pronounce them horribly, but that was life. 'Silly-an' and 'Ai-slynn' would more than likely smack you upside the back of your head if you continued to pronounce their names incorrectly, but the boy in question 'Kill-ian' knew that 'Ash-Lynn' was pronounced the way it was. After all the Irish need to stick together.

"Fancy meetin' ya 'ere of all places." The words just spilled from his mouth. Sunglasses propped on top of his head as he met gaze with a girl who he happened to have an one again off again relationship with. "An, who migh' this lovely lil' lass be?" Being polite he looked at Teagan with a smile on his face. Not aware at all what Aislinn could possibly say next, let alone his lack of preparededness would be most lacking. "'Ow ya been Ash?" Keeping up his appearance as a pro-athlete was sometimes difficult, but he was also prepared to sign a lot of autographs this weekend. He had to do it for this kids, had to make sure they were all pleased and the fan base for the Tutshill Tornadoes has grown since his match with Rian Lewis.

Somehow the ginger felt guilty. He would have never wished for someone to be removed indefinitely from Quidditch at any rate, but Cillian was afraid to apologize to the man. Swallowing as he waited for the brunette to respond his pale green eyes bouncing between the small girl and the woman before him. "She's a looker ya know, gonna be a manwrecker when she gets older." Laughing lightly he kept the conversation simple, for now.

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Feb 27, 2013 21:29:46 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2013 21:29:46 GMT -8

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His voice reached her ears before his figure came into view. Aislinn froze on the spot. It was a voice she hadn't heard in almost two years, and it made her blood run cold straight to her heart. Not that she was afraid of the man attached to that deep, Irish drawl. No, Aislinn only feared what he meant to her. While Teagan immersed herself in playing with her mother's bracelet, Aislinn turned her head and raised her eyes to meet well-built, definitely well-defined redhead. She felt as if her heart had both plummeted two stories into the dungeons and burst out of her chest at the same time. Never again did she think that she would be face to face with Cillian Gallagher.

Aislinn swallowed hard, her eyes wide in both shock and nervousness. Cillian had been the unspoken man in her life for nearly two years. He was the mystery behind the life she currently led, and the one heartbreak that had her lying in bed in misery for almost the whole nine months she was pregnant. Not that she ever bothered to contact him. They were both happy doing their separate things. That was the way it had always been for the pair. Crazy, passionate, wild and raw emotion when together, but always better separate. Yet somehow, the young pair always seemed to be thrown back into one another's lives at the most inopportune of moments. However, Aislinn snapped herself back from reality by blinking several times and managed to muster up a faint smile. "Cillian....hi." her words came out in an almost whisper as her throat was dry and cracked with the effort to speak. He had caught her off guard.

Aislinn shook her head slightly, as if the small gesture would jumble her thoughts back into place so she might have an intelligible conversation. "What? Oh, right, this--" She took a deep breath. It would be better to do this quick. Like a bandaid, right? Just get it out there and what will be will be. Right? Taking another deep breath, Aislinn continued, "This is my daughter, Teagan." She turned back towards the little girl who always could put her mother at ease and grinned, "Teags, can you say hello to the nice lad?"

The toddler only looked up, eyes wide and full of curiosity as she waved a tiny hand at him.

"Ah've been doing alrigh'. Teachin' 'ere at Hogwarts. An' what about you. Heard it was quite the match against Rian Lewis." She was staring at his eyes now, searching them almost. He was too familiar, like slipping into a forgotten routine for the first time in years. Comfortable, warm, and easy to go back to the way things were. "If you are anythin' like the man I remember, you are fretting over the reaction, aren't you?"

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Feb 27, 2013 22:03:31 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2013 22:03:31 GMT -8

The reaction was one he didn't get too often, not lately at least. Normally there were fan girls running up to him and screaming, instead he was met with the soft voice of Aislinn MacKenna. A nice looking girl who he's had moments of quiet intamacy with, but hasn't seen in a close to a couple of years. "'Lo there pretty lady." He waved back with a smile, completely oblivious to the fact that Teagan was infact his daughter. Cillian didn't know, how could he? It was a drunken night in London and he never recieved an owl, or even a muggle telephone call. She was a beautiful little girl, round in the cheeks and full of personality.

Teaching at Hogwarts, from what he remembered of Aislinn she never wanted to come back, or maybe that was someone else. Perhaps it was her, but she was teaching here and that was a decently stable job. "Tha's good that yer teachin' 'ere, maybe Cait can learn a thing or two from ya. As fer Rian Lewis, I feel like bollocks jus' thinkin' 'bout confrontin' 'im. All I know is tha' if it were me on tha other side, I would na' wanna be benched. Quidditch is me life, jus' like it was 'is. It must've been 'eart wrentchin' ta 'ave tha' pulled from 'is daily life."

Looking down at the heaping plate of food he had, Cillian grabbed a hard bouled egg and the closest salt shaker. "I jus' don' wan' ta star' a fight is all. Poor bloke 'as already 'ad enough of ol' Killswitch." His words were sincere. He really did fear what would happen if he did say anything. Cillian would always feel this way. If he were to be stripped of his position on the Tutshill Tornadoes for even a week he would have gone stir crazy, he could only imagine what it would be like if it were an entire season, even life.

Popping the salted egg into his mouth he smiled at Teagan, swallowing the thing he reached for and orange and started to peel away the skin. "So, ya seem like yer takin' care o' yerself. I'm jus' tryin' ta carbo-load 'fore I 'ead out ta practice. Ne'er a day off fer me."

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Feb 27, 2013 22:40:33 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2013 22:40:33 GMT -8

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Aislinn couldn't help but smile. The way they could slip back in to a conversation as if it were old hat was oddly comforting. Her eyes kept shifting back and forth between Cillian and Teagan, mostly to keep an eye on her daughter, but also to see if there might be a spark of recognition between the two. Relief washed over her when Cillian let it pass and dove into their exchange. At this point, her decisions on what to do next were limited. There was no guarantee Cillian would make a connection, and there was also no guarantee he'd be around for long. What purpose would she have for upsetting the balance that had kept peace in her life for the past two years?

"I don't know if Cait would want ta learn anythin' from me. I teach Astronomy. Not too many kids are fond of tha' subject." Aislinn's gaze lowered back down to Teagan as her fingers tickled her daughter's sides. The immediate response was a squeal of giddiness before the girl reached out and popped her pacifier in her mouth. She was so intent on watching this newcomer sitting beside them. "You don't need to be frettin' over Lewis. You all know the risks when ya' sign up for the teams. He's a big lad, he'll bounce back. An' if he can't, he'll get taken care of by the league and have plenty of sponserships. There's always a price ta' pay, Cill."

A little laugh caught her unawares again, and she glanced over to see Teagan holding her pacifier in one hand while grinning at Cillian. Her eyes seemed to twinkle as she watched him eat, obviously seeing the action of consuming food as something humorous. Aislinn shook her head and laughed softly to herself as she watched her daughter stare at her would-be father without any clue as to who he was. For a few brief moments, in a past life that seemed so far away, Cillian had been hers. They had shared something so intimate it was a moment that couldn't be forgotten no matter how hard one might try. He was tough looking on the outside, muscular, well built like any quidditch player, with a slightly chiseled look in his features. Aislinn had been smitten with him the first time she had met him as a student all those years ago at Hogwarts. Never did she dream she'd ever have any sort of relationship with the man, at least not the random one they had shared.

Now, after so many months of estrangement and one baby later they were back looking face to face at one another. "I don't know about takin' care o' myself, but I wan' ta' give Teagan everythin' she could ever want." Aislinn casually brushed a long strand of dark hair off her shoulder and leaned her head to the side, "Yes, I remember yer quite strict with the workout regimen. Quidditch has always been yer life."

The words seemed to sting more than the truth of them. Cillian's life was the Tornadoes, and Aislinn didn't begrudge him that at all. In fact, she was happy for him to have found such a passion in his work. Not many people can do that.Yet, she still couldn't help feeling like that adoring schoolgirl from when they were younger. It was rather annoying, especially when her daughter was sitting right in front of her. Aislinn laughed when she saw Teagan studying Cillian. It was something she did with all new adults in her life, but it was always funny to see. "I think you've made a new friend. Normally if she doesn't like someone, she cries until I pick her up."

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Feb 28, 2013 2:49:16 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 2:49:16 GMT -8

He did notice her looking from him to the kid before them, but as usual Cillian pushed it off to the side as her being motherly. It did suit her and she was looking extremely lovely, she had the hips for it too. Oh boy. "Ah, good ol' Caity Cait would do good in yer class. I'd make 'er 'cause we all know she'd listen teh me." The talk about Rian Lewis struck a nerve, no one was going to forget what happened and it Cill was definitely never going to forget what he did. But no matter, it was Quidditch after all, lucky to be injured and out for a season than disappearing off the White Cliffs of Dover and never seen again.

"Yea, yea, I know. It's jus' I did'na 'ave any time ta tell 'im tha' I was sorry. Ya know? Taken outta the game right then n' there. I felt 'orrible tha he couldn' finish the game and I 'ad to continue on with me show boatin' all part o' the contract." Rubbing his face a little as he thought about it. What would he do? Surely he should apologize for taking him out of the game, perhaps the season. It weighed heavy on his shoulders and he would do anything to relieve some of that tension. The only thing was, he didn't want to fight. Chasers were broad in the shoulders and could throw a meaty punch, but Cillian was a beater and they tended to have more anger behind their punches. At least that was what he witnessed on the field.

Smiling wide at the child, his pearly whites as shiny as the day he first got them. Cillian took great care in personal hygiene. It was important with the fans and no one wants to be bedded by a hot sticky, freshly off the field Quidditch player, well not everyone. There were a few times there. In all the years he's been out of Hogwarts he's never been able to keep a girlfriend for longer than a couple of months. They always said that he was too busy, or that he needed to quit playing Quidditch. His answer had always been the same. 'Not on my life.' Taking something away from someone you're supposed to love is a big fat no-no, and that was why they never lasted longer than a few months. "Aye, she looks as though she deserves e'ery second o' attention. Bloody diva if yer ta ask me. Cannot be your daughter, tha's fer damn sure."

Laugh echoing off the walls of the Great Hall for a moment he waggled his eyebrows at Teagan. She seemed to be enjoying his company, maybe it was his way with family as he would do anything to support them. Just seeing a smile from his little sister could make his entire day perfect and it always did. Caitlin lit up when she found out he was on leave while the Tutshill Tornadoes were on a mandatory three-day suspension for illegal activity. Which none of it was true, but three days wasn't so bad, and league was getting sparse with the winter rolling in. It was the least he could do to surprise his younger siblings. This though, Teagan and Aislinn were an added bonus. Cillian had no clue that she was teaching and it was probably the last place the pair of them would have ever met up.

"Well, c'mer then." Cillian opened his arms wide after pushing his plate to the side. He could tell the infant was able to crawl by now, he remembered when Caitlin used to scoot across the floor, it was probably the most exciting time of his life, well when he was younger she was amazing and quick. "I'm na' so scary, jus' a weird 'air cut an all. Sort of a fad 'tween all us T-T's and I'm na' gonna lie 'bout it, but ya' didn' get yer looks from yer mum, she's crazy ya know. Always runnin' 'round with the bad boys. I can see it in yer eyes lil' lassy, yer goin' ta be a bonafide maneater when ya get older."

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Feb 28, 2013 18:29:04 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 18:29:04 GMT -8

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Aislinn could only laugh when Cillian talked about his sister. The Gallaghers' were a very tight knit clan, especially the siblings. For an older brother with such an age gap, Cillian was still really involved in his siblings' lives. It was one of the sweeter things about him. "She does seem ta' listen to you. Though I'm not sure tha's a good thing or not." Her words were harsh and poked fun, but her eyes were full of coy playfulness. Aislinn couldn't resist the jab and she knew the man sitting her opposite was more than capable of handling her kid-glove insults.

Though their time spent together had been in short bits sprinkled throughout the years, Aislinn knew the man well enough to know when a topic was touchy. Cillian Gallagher might look like a wild, tough and untamable on the outside, but he was a good man where it counted. Sadly, she had lost sight of that about two years ago. When their tryst was said and done back then, Aislinn had no idea she was pregnant at first. Then, Cillian had gone back to quidditch and all the lifestyle entails including his bad boy image. She never knew how she had come to the decision, but she had decided that being a single parent would be best for everyone. "I know," Without thinking, Aislinn reached out and put a hand on his shoulder, rubbing softly in a comforting manner. It was just so easy to slip into old habits with him! "I know you aren't tha' guy. An' Lewis is gonna take this like a champ. All will work itself out, then."

In a moment of realization, Aislinn pulled her hand away from him, almost embarrassed at her action. Then again, she could always pass it off as a motherly habit, but Cillian had always had the talent to see right through her. Just one more of the many reasons they had fallen in together in the first place. At one point, Aislinn had seriously considered giving everything up for him. She would have waited for him to finish school, gotten married and started their lives right then and there. She knew what it meant to be a family, and had never once taken that for granted, especially after her father had passed. Yet, she also knew that decision would have made them both miserable. In truth, she was mostly thinking of herself when she left after Hogwarts, but in hindsight Cillian may have never joined the Tornadoes or accomplished all his successes. It was an added bonus to her reason of wanting to be free to just party in her young age. And where had all that partying led her? Knocked up like another single cliche. Aislinn wouldn't trade her daughter for the world, though. At this point, Teagan was the only good thing she had ever really done.

She scoffed and mocked insulted as the attention focused back on Teagan. Her expression was cut short, however, when the baby girl pulled her legs up under her and began to crawl her way over to Cillian at his proposition. Had she been on the ground, Teagan would have certainly walked, but she was unsure of the surface beneath her hands and knees. She giggled and squealed joyfully as she moved right into this newcomer's arms. It was true her daughter wasn't an exact replica of her, but Aislinn knew there were certain similarities. They were best visible when she held the toddler in her arms and they were side by side. The brown hair and eye shape, her lips and face shape, although at this time she had her baby fat which gave her an adorable pudginess. Teagan also had features from her father which Aislinn had always known and seen, but it was even more evident as the two were side by side.

Suddenly, Aislinn could feel her stomach doing flips as the situation became all too real. Here was the father of her child, interacting with the lass, and neither were aware. Aislinn's head began spinning and she had to close her eyes for a moment. Letting her fingers trace the rim of her daughter's pacifier, she took a deep breath and pressed on. "Didn't get her looks from me, aye? I'm not sure if I'm relieves or insulted by tha' one. Mainly because she's tha' prettiest lil' lass I've ever seen." Aislinn reached out and tickled her daughter under the chin, her smile showing off her pearly whites as Teagan laughed. "But her mum is all about this lassy here now. No more bad boys or men at all. Since I found out I was pregnant, she's all tha' matters. This party girl has called it quits on tha' life. If she has any lick 'o sense when she's older, she won't be a thing like me."

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Feb 28, 2013 19:06:53 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 19:06:53 GMT -8

She seemed a little standoffish about Teagan for a moment. Kissing on the kids cheeks Cillian just continued to play with the one year old. She was very round for the moment in time, and he remembered what it was like when Cait was a baby. She was a fat kid and he always held it over her head. "Ya, most definitely the prettiest lil' one I e'er laid me eyes on. Aren't cha?" Needless to say Cillian had practice with babies and children, even teens were on his list. His patience was extraordinarily through the roof and that could be a good or a bad thing. Lazy sometimes, but he was mostly caught up in his work and it was much more physically demanding.

"All done with that partyin' eh? Too bad, Cait n' I are prolly goin' ta throw a big ol' bash after tha strict an' uppity formal. Too many things goin' on an I can' na' fit them all in ta one giant bag." The girl's fingers wrapped and curled over his as he held her arms up making Teagan wiggle back and forth as if she were dancing from the torso up. Her little legs kicking out in excitement. Cillian's lips pulled at the edges in sheer enjoyment. The happiness of a child was one thing that could put a smile on anyone's face. That is if they weren't cold and heartless like most pureblooded families were. No, Cillian was a genuine person, he loved almost everything and sometimes he enjoyed the attention, but at the end of a hard match the last thing he wanted to do was deal with fans. This weekend was one where he planned on unwinding.

Looking over at Aislinn the smile faded just a little. "Jus' you n' her then. Tha way yer sayin' it sorta fills in all tha' missin' pieces." In just one split second and intense listening Cillian had managed to fill in that Teagan didn't have a father in her life, damn shame too. "Well, if ya' need any help at all, jus' lemme know. I'm na opposed ta helpin' out where it's needed an' with a lil' tyke n' all, things can get 'ard. I know me mum an da 'ad it difficult fer a few years after Kellin was born, an' Cait was quick ta follow. So if ya' need anythin' jus' send me an owl, Merlin knows I've got enough money fer the both o' us." His heart jumped, what was he saying?

It was clear in his words that he would do anything to help Aislinn. Hell he pretty much proposed to her in her seventh year, asking her to wait for him. The thing was, the feelings he had for her still have yet to waver. Perhaps that was what it was, she had a kid now. Was it that big of a deal? "An' I don' think she'll be tha' bad, ta be honest with ya, I'm thinkin' she'll be a proud n' strong Gryffindor, jus' like 'er mother, smart too, I can see it in 'er eyes. Aren't ya?" Pressing his lips to the childs cheek he gave her a giant raspberry. One of the things he managed to be pro at.

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Mar 2, 2013 20:00:31 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 20:00:31 GMT -8

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Aislinn rolled her eyes a little bit. Not just because of how he acted when he kissed her daughter's cheeks, but because of his continuing lack of acknowledgment when it comes to authority figures. If she recalled their days at Hogwarts correctly at all, he was never too worried about authority back then either. "Ya' probably should not be tellin' a professor about such things as parties, yeah? I am tasked with taking care o' the students here." Aislinn could only smile and shake her head at him. Still the same old Cillian she remembered from younger years.

His next words stopped her right away. She hadn't expected such a blatant offer of generosity from him. Their last run together hadn't ended on the best of terms. Well, it really hadn't ended at all. The last time Aislinn had seen Cillian they had ended up spending the night together, that much was evident by the little miracle currently sitting in his arms and giggling like a mad child. Both knew it would be a one night stand, and both were more than aware their time together wasn't going to amount to anything more. They were simply going to enjoy each other's company for the night, and then part ways come morning. Only Aislinn hadn't waited until morning. Once Cillian had drifted off, she had taken off without even a goodbye.

She had left him without a proper goodbye only to find out a few weeks later she was pregnant. It was too late to go back and talk. Cillian had rejoined his teammates by then, and she was expected back in Ireland to help run the family business. Aislinn had never had the courage to contact Cillian about his daughter, nor could she face the thought of going to see him when she knew he'd be around locally. No, by the time the quidditch season had ended, Aislinn was six months along and had decided raising her child alone would be better for everyone and that Cillian wouldn't want anything to do with her or a baby. He had a star studded life filled with grandeur. What could an on-again-off-again romance and baby ever offer him? She had stuck to that ideal too, until this very morning when she saw Cillian interact with his daughter for the first time. He was every bit the decent man Aislinn had never given him credit of being. He proved that just by his offer to provide for the two of them, even without the knowledge Teagan was his.

"Oh, wow, Cillian..." Aislinn started, pausing only because she could feel her voice starting to crack and the prickling stinging feeling in her eyes threatening to form tears. "Yer very sweet ta' be offerin' but I can't accept. It wouldn't be right. Thank you, though. Like I've always said, yer one o' the last good ones." Her smile turned from genuinely appreciative, to genuinely saddened. A swell of guilt began building up inside of her, and she knew she was close to tears. Turning her face away from Cillian and Teagan, Aislinn brought her hand up to her mouth to stifle a sob as she allowed a few tears to stream down her cheeks. What she had done to him was unforgivable. He was none the wiser about even having a child existing or what Aislinn had kept from him, yet in thinking Teagan is some other man's Cillian was still willing to help her in times of need. It was at that moment Aislinn knew she'd never be able to take back what she'd done, and what scared her even more was that Cillian may never forgive her if he ever found out. Another sob, stifled by her hand clasped firmly over her mouth, racked her shoulders causing a forcible shudder in Aislinn's small frame. She angled herself farther away from him and Teagan, not wanting to upset the child.

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Mar 3, 2013 0:08:34 GMT -8

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Cocking his eyebrows as Teagan gripped a hold of his fingers. "Well I'm nah goin' ta be irresponsible 'bout it all. I jus' know tha' this formal is gonna be all stuffy an' I can't 'ave me sister bored outta 'er mind." Making faces at the girl who was within his arms, giggles were all he heard and he let it lighten his heart. "I think tha' I'mma teach ya' 'ow ta fly." Whispering in the childs ear with a devious smile on his lips. Talking with Aislinn was different than it used to be. She seemed more reserved in this moment and he couldn't help but notice the sense of sadness.

"E'ery kid deserves tha right ta grow up withou' anythin' gettin' in tha way." A smile came across his lips, but when he looked at Aislinn he couldn't help but feel he said something wrong. Her actions were more than he ever seen, actually he's seen this set of actions before. Maybe he didn't have to practice right away. Instead he lifted Teagan into his own arms and moved over to Aislinn. "Look, I don' know what I said, but I'm sorry fer what I said if I said it." Sitting down next to her, Cillian continued to hold onto Teagan while her mother weeped. Or so it seemed.

Cillian's free hand found her back as he rubbed ever so gently. "Hey now, no need ta get upset abou' anythin', Ol' Cillian is righ' 'ere. Shh-shh." Pushing her hair out of her eyes. Cillian smiled through her tears and all. Sad that he let her go when he did, he should have just left school after his sixth year and went with her. There was no explaining the feeling he had in his heart for this one girl. She was the reason that his relationships never lasted more than a few months, Aislinn was it and if he couldn't have her he wouldn't have anyone else. No one knew that, at least he was sure they didn't. His and Caitlin's mum had been pushing for grandbabies already, but Cillian was a pro-quidditch player and he wasn't sure he was ready for children. Without the knowledge of Teagan being his, he was willing to give up everything. Go back to work for the ministry, stop everything to make their life better. Or maybe he could bring the both of them around the globe with him during international matches? That wasn't too far fetched was it?

"Aislinn, I'm bein' serious. If ya need anythin' at all, anythin' in the entire world all ya need ta do is ask me." Pulling the girl closer to him, Cillian's pale green eyes were as soft as ever. So light, everything about him was fun loving and his dedication to friends and family was beyond that of anyone he's ever met. At the drop of a hat, Cillian would stop everything and go help. If Caitlin was struggling with school he would help the best way he could. It wasn't hard to get through to the girl and he knew how to play her in a good way. Bribing her with Quidditch gear was by far the best way to get her attention. "Ya know, ya can trust me Ash. Anythin' you say couldn' break me an' I'll do me bes' ta understand whate'er ya say." Clutching onto Teagan as the small girl rested her head in the crook of his shoulder and neck. It was adorable to say the least, but still he had no idea what he was getting himself into.

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Mar 3, 2013 19:17:09 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2013 19:17:09 GMT -8

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This was not how Aislinn had thought her day was going to go. She had expected there might be a few tears or even a tantrum, but she had always imagined this would come from her daughter, not herself. She wouldn't turn to him, she couldn't. So much had changed in their lives as the years had passed on. Sure, for a while, there had been the brief interlude when their paths crossed and the rest of the world went away but for themselves. That was the problem, though, wasn't it? It was just so easy for Aislinn to slip right back into being with Cillian. It was easy being in his arms, kissing his lips, falling back into place. There was no awkwardness whenever they had met up again, and the time spent in between didn't matter. She could have dated other men, he could have had tons of flings while traveling all over, but when they were with each other--none of it mattered. There was only the two of them and the rest of the world just melted away.

That was their sporadic relationship for years. Aislinn knew there were probably many unanswered questions he had for her after she disappeared the last time. She was all too aware. She was also aware of his love for his family and for quidditch. How could she justify taking either away from him just because of one stupid night together? As giving as he was of himself, Cillian deserved so much more in return. Aislinn couldn't bear the thought of tearing him away from the things he loved so dearly.

"No, you didn't say anythin' wrong. It's just..." She shook her head, trying to compose herself as she wiped her tears away. Aislinn dare not open her eyes for fear of allowing more tears to fall. "You say tha' now. You say you can handle anythin' I tell you, but--" Aislinn stopped herself again, completely terrified of the words to come. Finally, she turned back towards him, but her eyes were focused directly upon Teagan as the little girl smiled back at her. "Yer a good man, Cill, and I don't want ta' be ruinin' yer trip to be with yer family. You should be havin' fun with Cait and Kellin, not listenin' to an ol' flame blubberin' on."

Aislinn finished composing herself and stood up. With a sad smile, she reached down and lifted Teagan who had already put her arms out to her mother. It was more instinct than anything else, as she had looked quite content in Cillian's arms. Aislinn held the child close to her chest, waiting as Teagan's tiny arms slid around her neck and she lay her head on her mum's shoulder. It was about the time for her nap, as was evident by drooping eyes. "I never meant to hurt you, Cill. You know tha' right?"

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Mar 6, 2013 19:25:43 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 19:25:43 GMT -8

Everything was happening so fast for the little Irish boy who was holding the seemingly content girl. Aislinn had been the one person he could see himself with for the entiritey of his life. Whether or not she believed it Cillian still believed it and he would hold true to that. Whatever it took to get her to see the light he would do, time would only tell, but Cill has not given up just yet.

"But what Ash?" He stood up after she took Tea from his grasp. The little girl was growing on him ever so much and he just wanted to hold her for much longer. Emotional detachment in such a short amount of time is completely odd. The little girl had such lovely smile, he hair was silky and fine. His jaw locked for a moment as he watched her head rest on Aislinn's shoulder. It was everything he loved and more. When they say you fall in love at first sight, Cillian really knew what it felt like in that moment.

Her tone changed and she looked like she was getting ready to walk away. It was time to be a man for him. "Aislinn, I don' know what's plaugin' yer thoughts, but the darkness I'm feelin' 'round ya is damagin'. Yer not gonna be ruinin' anythin'. I can promise ya tha', an' I know ya woul' ne'er mean no harm tah me." Cillian's hands found her shoulders and he forced Aislinn to look at him.

"Nothing you could tell me would break me Ash, on those words I swear." Making sure she saw the truth behind his words, within those pale green eyes. "Tell me what's gotcha all choked up. I honestly hate seein' ya like this. Yer too beautiful ta be sad." Pushing a strand of hair behind her ear he looked at her. "I coul' make this werk ya know."

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Mar 6, 2013 20:32:50 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 20:32:50 GMT -8

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She was ready, so ready to take off and seek the shelter of her astronomy tower or her quarters. She could hold Teagan close and easily sate her fears and unhappiness just by holding the little girl. Teagan was her life now, and Aislinn had sacrificed so much in the hopes of raising her daughter to the best of her abilities. All she wanted was for her daughter to be happy, her own heart may as well be damned. And that meant putting away all personal thoughts or feelings.

Looking at Cillian, the feeling of his strong hands against her shoulders--holding her, stopping her from walking away. That was all she had ever wanted from him. It seemed as if Aislinn was always the one doing the walking away between the two, and not because she had a commitment to a job or a team. No, she walked away because the thought of someone giving all that they are to her terrified Aislinn beyond belief. Would she ever have been able to give of herself like that? Every emotion, every excuse, it all boiled down to fear. Especially that of rejection.

She was being forced to stare into those deep, blue eyes. The eyes that had caught her attention back when they both attended Hogwarts themselves. Aislinn tried to make herself look away. She desperately wanted to break the contact between them because in a few more short moments she would fall into his arms and never want to leave. Though she hadn't said it out loud, she would give up everything for him. Hell, she would even quite her position at Hogwarts to follow him around the world so that he could continue playing quidditch. Aislinn knew it was a slippery slope where Cillian was concerned. Deep down, he was her first and only love. She'd never told him how deep her love went, and now after having met Teagan, she knew it would be near impossible for him to forgive her. He might even hate her.

Aislinn gasped almost inaudibly when Cillian swept a strand of hair behind her ear. The gentle brush of his fingertips moving alongside her cheek made her melt. For a split second, Aislinn's eyes closed as her mind thought back on their numerous times together in sweet, tender, loving embraces, "Cill, please, don't...You don't know what you're asking me to do..." she began, but his last sentence made her eyes open and brim with tears.

None of those thoughts were enough to stop the words that seemed to flood from her lips when she felt his hands against her face again. Had she not been holding her--their-- daughter at the time, Aislinn's knees would have given out and her legs would have turned to jelly. Instead, she could only watch as if on the outside looking in while the words came tumbling out. All she knew was her time lying was over. "She's yours."

Even with the increased fluttering in her chest, and labored breathing causing her abdomen to rise and fall rapidly, Teagan stayed fast asleep. She has always been a good sleeper. There was no taking it back now. Aislinn couldn't erase what she had just done. Her head dropped again, waiting for the feel of his hands leaving her body, of the anger and yelling she was sure would be following. With the floodgates open, Aislinn felt a sinking in the pit of her stomach, and somehow she doubted Cillian would be able to make anything work now.

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Mar 6, 2013 21:21:42 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 21:21:42 GMT -8

The world as he knew it stopped. It was if he just stood still and everything was rushing around him. 'She's yours.' His eyes closed shut, but his hands stayed steady on her shoulders. Truth be told his grip tightened ever so slightly in a completely gentle way. Swallowing tightly Cillian had no idea what to do or say to her. The girl resting her had on the shoulder of the woman from his dreams was his daughter. Admitting to himself that he was hurt was just something he would have to get over. 'I have a daughter.' It rang in his head for a few moments and without a single word. Cillian pulled Aislinn and Teagan into his chest.

"I'm so sorry, if--," his words were cut short as he just held onto the two girls before him. "If I would 'ave known. Ash, I would 'ave been there." Clenching his jaw, Cillian closed his eyes tightly has fought back a few tears, he had to be strong for the both of them. "Why didn' ya tell me? Ya could 'ave told me sooner, I could 'ave given ya some help, I woulda been there fer ya. 'Ell, I'll still be 'ere fer ya."

Letting his arms wrap around her tighter. "I'll admit, I'm a wee bit 'urt. I'm no' mad by any means, no not at all. Ash, I swear. I ain' goin' ta walk away from the both 'o ya again. I can..." Cillian's mind was racing with the thoughts of what be could possibly do. Give up Quidditch, no that wasn't an option, but he did know how to apparate. "This settles it then." Pushing her back ever so slightly, but still holding onto her shoulders he looked at her.

Kissing Teagan on the top of her head. "I'm gonna get a 'ouse in Hogsmeade. I'll apparate to an from practice an' all. It shouldn' be a big issue ya know, I-- I can be 'ere for the both of ya. If tha' is what you want. I know it's wha' I wanna do. You can continue ta teach at the school, yer mum can continue ta watch 'er durin' the day, while we're both at work. Then we could jus' come 'ome an..." Was he getting ahead of himself? He just found out an he was making all these plans to move closer to Cait, to have a place of his own for once instead of roaming around. It wasn't hard to apparate to practice, a lot of players with families did it.

"Me mum, she's goin' ta be estatic, she's been howlin' fer gran'babies. An' Cait, she'll be really excited 'bout it." His eyes rest on the girl resting in her mother's arms. "I told ya she didn' get 'er looks from 'er mother. She's got tha Gallagher cheeks, even Caity-Cat 'ad em." Cillian's hands twitched a little as he looked on at the pair. Today had changed his life forever and he knew now that he would have to be here for a seemingly perfect mistake he made a couple of years ago. It was worth it, and looking at his daughter he didn't regret a single thing from that night.

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From Another Time and Place (CILLIAN) Mar 7, 2013 18:11:24 GMT -8

Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 18:11:24 GMT -8

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Cillian's reaction was not one she was expecting. Harsh words, disbelief, complete and utter denial even-- all reactions she was prepared for. His hands tightening on her shoulders ever so gently followed by an apology...that had thrown the woman off somewhat. For a moment, confusion washed over her and she began trying desperately to put the pieces together. Why was he apologizing? She was the one who had slipped away in the middle of the night with no note, no goodbye. She was the one who disappeared from their normal random hookups. She was the one who had kept her pregnancy a secret and never attempted to contact him to even let him know. Worst of all, however, she let him unknowingly play with his daughter before blurting out the baby's origins. In her mind, Aislinn was the most contemptible woman in the room right now.

Then, after a few painfully long moments, Aislinn found herself in Cillian's arms again. Her small frame was being pressed against his more muscular one with Teagan nestled gently--and safely-- in between the two. Honestly, it was a place Aislinn never expected she'd be again. She couldn't stop the tears from falling now, no matter how much she willed them not to come. It felt as if a flood of emotion had broken down the walls she had spent so much precise time building around her heart. Suddenly, Aislinn was feeling something she had pushed so deep down inside she never believed it would resurface: an unimaginable, uninhibited, passionate love for the boy who had stolen her heart in her 6th year.

"I'm sorry," she managed to choke out, her head still pressed against his chest, "By the time I found out 'bout bein' pregnant, you were back to yer schedule games, an' our hook-ups were only so random...When ya' ne'er tried findin' me after tha' last night, I figured ya were done an' I couldn't take the thought o' tellin' you and endin' up alone. I was too scared."

Even then, Cillian still didn't let her go. If anything, she thought she felt his arms wrap tighter around her when he began making affirmative statements and kissed Teagan. Amazingly, the child had not stirred once during the whole reveal. Not even when pressed between her parents. Aislinn had always known how much pride and loyalty Cillian had when it came to family. She admired it, and it was one of his traits that had caused her to fall for him in the first place. Still, she didn't want him to jump into anything he might regret later. Sure, Teagan was his daughter, and for all that mattered in this moment, Aislinn was completely in love with him, but that didn't mean the road would always be easy and simple. She knew well, after having raised her daughter on her own for a year. Aislinn loved Teagan more than anything in the world, but reality claimed to be difficult, and each day wasn't always a good one.

"Cill, I--" Even when he brought her a ways back from his body to look at her, Aislinn couldn't meet his gaze. "You don' have ta' do tha'." she told him sincerely, "I know this is all new ta' ya', and fer whate're the reason yer excited and not made at me, but ya' don' have ta make any sudden decisions. This--she--it changes everythin'." How do ya' know in a year, a week, a day, hell even an hour from now ya' won't be angry or resentin' me an' what I've done? What I've kept from ya'?" Her brow furrowed as her words came out quiet, timid, and fearful. Here she was, her heart reopened to her first true love, willing to trust in him and slip back in to the way they had been. At the same time, Aislinn knew very well that fairy tale endings were few and far between, and she couldn't stand the thought of Cillian every hating her, much more losing her daughter one day.