Dealing with Beasts [Amethyst & TJ]

The term had started and the young witch was trying to put everything in order before the chaos swallowed her. She was not in Hogwarts anymore. She had finally graduated but she was not done yet with studying. Amethyst had decided, after she had a long talk with TJ, to attend the University in order to get a degree as a Dragonologist. TJ was scared for her and she knew it, not because she couldn't make it, but because this profession she had chosen was quite dangerous.

Defying the risks, Amethyst had started her lessons, supported by her handsome boyfriend one hundred percent. TJ was studying by her side through it all and Amethyst couldn't be more happy about it.
He was doing anything he could to make her happy, including trying to find a job as she arranged everything around their new apartment. They stayed together, of course, since she just couldn't leave him. They were one now, and that made her happy.

Today she was cleaning out her bookcase and placing each and every book she owned in its place, smiling as she did so. She loved her books and taking the time to brush the dust off of them and put them in their rightful place made her happy. That didn't take long though, since she was quite fast with the chores, and the next thing on her list was cooking. She was going to make lunch for her wolf and herself.

Turning the radio on with the wave of her wand, Amethyst giggled as the groovy sound touched her ears and she grabbed the knife, slicing the fries for the meal she was going to prepare. She had taken some time to search for something nice on the Internet and once she found what satisfied her, she quickly brought herself to make it.

"Spicy steak with Rosemary Fries, they call it," she mumbled more to herself as she kept cutting down the fries while swaying to the music.

Amethyst was well aware of how difficult it was to find a job, even if you were the best at what you did. And to add to that, TJ had to deal with the fact that he was a werewolf, something that he found to be a curse more than a gift. Amethyst had told him multiple times how idiotic he was being to think of it like that, but that wouldn't change TJ's mind. It did though help him deal with it much easier.

Knowing that TJ would be home at any minute, Amethyst paid all of her attention to the food, wanting to be done before he came home to surprise him. But her intention went out the window when she heard the door to their apartment open and soon enough, TJ was making his way inside and towards the kitchen.

"I hope you remembered not to cook mine too deeply."

Amethyst let out a soft giggle as TJ's arms wrapped around her and she allowed herself to melt in his arms for a few moments before going back to cooking.

"Blue, still mooing."

"Sometimes, you really disgust me." A slight teasing wouldn't hurt, Amy was sure of it, since TJ knew well enough that she loved him more than anything and that she would never make him feel bad about his wolf nature.
But a movement from him caught her attention as he placed a bottle of champagne on the counter, making her look at him surprised.

"You must have known tonight is a celebration."

A questioning look covered her features, not catching up to what he was saying right away, but a flick of recognition took over her a minute later, as a little happy squeal left her lips and she threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly as her lips found his, kissing him beyond oblivion.

TJ had been trying to find a job for so long and finally he had managed to find one. This was great news and Amethyst just couldn't let it slide so easily.
"I am so happy for you, my love. You have to tell me all about it, during lunch!"
With a quick peck on the cheek, Amethyst went back to cooking, before the smell of burning meat touched her nose.

"Of course I'll tell you."

Amy was positive that TJ would tell her all about the job he had come to find, but she just felt obliged to ask him to do it nonetheless, cause she wanted to show him that she really cared about him and about what made him happy. And finding a job that would allow him to provide what they needed was what made him really happy right now. And Amy was going to support this until the end.

"I'll lay the table, and pour you a glass of champagne, it looks like you deserve it!"

Amethyst turned around just so she could blow him a big kiss. "Thank you, my Wolf." The least she could do was thank him for his help as she was preparing lunch. It would make the job quite easier and faster for her, and they would eat peacefully right after.

It didn't take long for TJ to prepare the table, and just as he was putting on some music, Amethyst was finished with the food. Placing it carefully on the table, she moved around to kiss her boyfriend on the lips, showing how much she appreciated everything he had done for her so far, before she took a seat opposite of him.

"Spicy steak with Rosemary Fries. Bon Appetit!"

"Smells great!"

The comment on the food made Amethyst let out a breath of relief. TJ's heightened senses were far more trustworthy than hers, that was for sure.
So when the kiss came, Amethyst was more than glad to return it, loving the taste of him. The young witch loved having him all to herself. Kissing and holding him. She could never get enough. But he soon let go of her, earning a small whine from the blonde, before she took a seat.

"A toast, to a perfect dinner, and my new job."

Amethyst lifted up her own glass, smiling at the proposal, before taking a few sips from the rich tasting champagne. It was a nice pick, not really expensive but it was very tasty.
After that, they both attended to their meal and Amethyst ate quietly, all the while listening to everything TJ had to say.

"About my job. It's not much, but I got a job at the fast food restaurant in Diagon Alley. The hours are flexible - I have to put my availability in a week in advance, and so long as I do the hours I'm contracted to, they don't care when I work. So, it means I can have the day of the Full Moon, and the day after off, because I'll be able to work out when it is.

"It's only cooking, and a bit of cleaning, but the wage isn't bad..."

The tone in TJ's voice was hesitant though, and that made Amethyst frown a little bit. She knew TJ wanted to provide the best for them, and that he believed his werewolf genes were making him not good enough and holding him back, but Amethyst did not believe that. And every job is a good job.

Reaching across the table to take his hand in hers, Amethyst smiled at him reassuringly.
"TJ, you do not have to be ashamed of your job. It's a very good job and as you've mentioned, you can have the day of the Full Moon off. Everything will be fine. I will attend the University and you have your job now. I still feel bad you didn't apply for a subject at the University though. You know you have potential."

Releasing his hand, the blonde witch went back to her food, taking a few small bites.
"You know I love you. More than anything. So never, never be ashamed of telling me anything!"

"I'm happy working."

Of course you are, Amethyst thought but didn't speak a word. She knew better than make TJ feel more bad about himself. But she could't help but hate how he felt about himself. How he kept considering himself a monster, and stopping himself from doing what he really wanted, afraid of someone finding out the truth about his true nature. It pained her to watch him try to become something he was not. Or more like trying to hide what he really was.

The tears that touched his eyes made Amethyst want to jump up and hug him forever. She never meant to make him cry, and TJ was not the man to express feelings so easily. Maybe not to other people, and in the beginning, not even to her. Amethyst still remembered how difficult for her was to break through that well kept self of his. The mysterious aura that surrounded him. He was doing anything to protect himself. And now, he was doing everything to protect them both.

The sound of him voicing his love to her though, brought a big smile on the girls lips. He loved her. She knew that he loved her and she couldn't be happier that he was showing her just that every day they spent together. He was a true prince. A true lover. But he was too blind to see it all. Oh how she wished TJ could see himself through her eyes for a change.

"But, I know it's not something to brag about, with your friends. And... I'm sorry, that I couldn't get something better. But, I will make you, us, happy.

That did it. Placing her fork and knife aside, Amethyst used her napkin to clear her mouth before she got up, moved towards TJ and straddled his waist, looking straight into his eyes.
He was being a very big idiot at that point, and she would just not allow that.

"TJ, you already make me happy, okay? You never stopped, and I am sure you never will either. You don't need the perfect job. And I certainly don't need to boast around about it. What would be worth if I had a man who would work at the Ministry? I could go around and say he is the Minister of this and the Minister of that. But what would he be to me? A stranger. Nothing. He would be nothing to me, because he would be too busy with his job, and too busy boasting about it. Too busy getting the attention of people because of his job. Even though he might have been the worst person. Can't you see? Your job does not make who you are, love. You are my lover. You are my TJ. You are the only person I've ever given myself to. And I want to give you myself again and again and again. And that won't change just because you are not working at the Ministry, or something as reputable as that!"

Amethyst grabbed the fork and knife from his hands, placing it on the table and turned to look at TJ once again. Knowing that he would probably avert her eyes and try to tell her that she should eat, and that her effort shouldn't go wasted, she quickly spoke up.
"No, I don't want to eat, and don't you dare avert my eyes."

Once Amethyst was sure she had TJ's full attention, she leaned in closer, kissing his lips with all the passion and love she could gather in that moment. She didn't know what else to do.
"I don't want to it. I want to love you."