Eric jumped back in shock when she kissed him. "Wha? Vanes-Miss Timkowski!" He stumbled out, before realizing she wasn't listening, but just laughing as the common room entrance closed.
Eric shook himself, before reaching up and wiping his lips with the back of his hand, like a little kid. He put a hand on his forehead and sighed.
"This is going to be a looooooong year..." He said, suddenly feeling exhausted, as he started heading back up towards his room.