❝she was a beautiful dreamer.
the kind of girl who
kept her head in the clouds,
loved above the S T A R S
and left regret beneath the EARTH
she walked on.❞
–he was supremely uncomfortable, luckily– or unluckily, he had quite the gift of sleep and found it easy to pass out nearly anywhere. ❝ sure … sure. ❞ he mutters, eyes closed and breath easing as her warmth brings some much needed comfort to his heavy chest, although to forces him to lay down completely. his hand hovers for a moment, mustering up the courage to rest in her soft curls. other arm reaching to rest over his eyes ❝ just … not too long ❞ he trails off, despite his assurances he had already claimed her pillow and slowed his breathing to almost nothing.
lily tried to fight off the tiredness that threatened to take hold of her consciousness but the warmth of the boy that now held her close made it impossible to truly put up a worthy fight. she didn’t WANT to sleep. she was terrified of the dreams that hid behind the darkness. but she couldn’t fight it any longer and somehow having a friend hold her close have her the slightest bit of courage that she had been missing in the past few days. ❝not too long i promise. just long enough that you’ll be well rested. ❞
– she sighs, eyelids fluttering and the ache in her chest easing. lily evans had that effect, like a breath of fresh air. reluctantly pulling herself back up, mary gives lily an encouraged smile, cheeks flushed and letting out the first soft laugh in a while ❝ … don’t be silly– you looked great before. this is just …. a different great. more kick ass and take charge. it suits you. just like i knew it would. so what’s next? ❞
lily welcomes the change of topic happily, her soft smile growing wider as she shakes her head. if only their lives could go back to the times where piercings and tattoos were their only worries. she didn’t disappoint though, shrugging gently as she looked down and surveyed her body. ❝i’m thinking of getting my nipple pierced. i think POTTER would get a kick out of that one, don’t you? plus i’ve always liked the look of it. dainty yet edgy. thoughts?❞
the smell of the smoke was familiar,warm, quirking the sides of his lips into a soft smile. it was a little known fact about frank, but he’d been SMOKING away his anxieties since he was 16. “you’re very good at secrets, evans,” he teased. “but really, they shouldn’t care about anyone lighting up in a dimly lit corner. we all have our reasons, right? who are they to judge?”
❝oh you don’t know the half of it LONGBOTTOM.❞
lily chuckled softly, flicking the burnt ash off the tip of her cigarette before placing the deadly stick between her lips once more.
❝i think they’re shocked goody two shoes evans smokes. it’s like catching santa with porn i guess. who knows, it’s all rubbish anyways.❞
“ wow. way to ruin my surprise. ” his weary demeanor brightened, a smile appearing slowly as he watched her look out into the distance. he could never get over it — her beauty. once again he was left speechless as he took in her features, the small and memorable traits that made lily evans seem almost too perfect. “ oh that’s alright, ” he finally whispered, “ i don’t mind a little water. ” leaning closer in her direction, a breathless chuckle emerged. “ i saw you yesterday. ” he said nothing else, his eyes traveling back and forth from her darkened hues to her seemingly lonely lips. leaning in once again, he didn’t kiss her, but he stood close enough to feel her breath against his skin. “ you’re not tired of me yet? ”
❝maybe this is just my way of pushing you to exceed my expectations, i know you can do better than a silly dragon.❞ a playful smile tugged at her soft lips and she couldn’t help but shake her head, caught up in the easiness of their exchange. talking with james potter was always so EASY. she felt relaxed around him, like everything was back to normal. ❝me either. i’m not opposed to getting wet.❞ she smirked, fully aware of the implications her little innuendo suggested. she shrugged, turning to face him suddenly startled by his proximity. he was intoxicating, she was positive he was fully aware of the effect he had over her. she didn’t dare move, her eyes focusing on his soft lips before they ventured up to his chocolate brown orbs, her shoulders rising and falling almost unnoticeably. ❝not just yet. give me a couple of days and i might change my mind.❞
–❝ … –i’m alright. pomfrey is a very good healer, so–good as new. ❞ he smiles slightly, although he watches her expression carefully, worried that the news would prove to be overwhelming. but she remains steadfast and determined to his great relief. surprised by her request,
he glances to the minimal space left at her side. half of him humoring her, and half of him exhausted he hesitates a moment before leaning to rest his elbow. half laying on his side with one foot still dangling off the edge. ❝ alright, lils, but the second my head hits the pillow I’ll pass out so— better? ❞ his eyelids grow heavy the moment he gets comfortable, as if he hasn’t taken a moment to himself since the first student’s screams.
❝ you too, come on ❞ he beckons her to lay down as well, cheek held up purely by his fist
❝ good. you’ll be okay. we’re going to be okay.❞ the conviction behind her words was false but she was much to weak to muster up any other sort of comment. she just watched him crawl onto the bed beside her, a soft smile touching her lips as she watched him settle onto the bed even though he looked rather uncomfortable. the girl nodded, lowering herself onto the bed beside him, resting her cheek against his chest and wrapping her arm securely around his waist. ❝i’ll sleep if you stay and sleep too. just rest with me okay?❞ she lied, closing her eyes as if to continue the lie further. sleep was about as foreign to her lately as relief.
“ well darling, of course i’m not going to charge YOU. ” she rolled her eyes, offering the girl a wink before leaning back in her chair. “ that was kind of obvious, but i hear it’s the highest form of flattery. ” she gave a chuckle, letting her gaze fall down to the floor as her laughter faded. “ i remember when i first got mine and everyone freaked out. s’nice to know people are finally getting a sense of COOL. ”
❝oh definitely, this is my way of admitting my undeniable affection towards you. haven’t you heard, i’m totally gay for you BLACK.❞ she giggled, shaking her head slowly. ❝you always were a little ahead of your time. at least the times are catching up, or i am at least. before you know it, i’ll be dying my hair just like yours. ❞
“ damn, ” he snapped, “ ya got me. ” he wore a smile despite the darker tone of the joke, his humor always bordering on twisted. “ i thought about doing it off the astronomy tower, but it’s like … where’s the creativity? ” he remained quiet for a moment, a gentle and chilled breeze brushing past his hair as he momentarily shut his eyes. he loved that time of year. “ nah
— i just … i love this weather. it’s cold but not too cold. the moment right before the storm. ”
“ plus if it starts raining, we’ve got some cover. ”
❝i would have been ashamed, it isn’t like a MARAUDER to choose such a conventional route. eaten by a dragon seems more like something i’d expect from your demise.❞ she looked out onto the horizon, a soft smile tugging at her lips as she too enjoyed the breeze. it was her favorite time of the year as well, it always gave her the perfect excuse to cuddle up by a fire with a good book. ❝s o m e being the operative word. i’m quite positive we’ll be drenched if we stay put,❞ the redhead observed, pointing up at the holes in the roof yet making no move to run away. ❝feels like i haven’t seen you in ages.❞
– mary studies lily’s expression before turning to glance around the hospital wing, wishing that what lily had said wasn’t true— that things would be okay, go back to normal. and yet she had a horrible feeling she was right. ❝ … probably. … but– if they want to chase us off they’ll have to do better than that. ❞ trying to sound brave— she shifts uncomfortably at the thought of a second attempt, as if her words alone would summon something much worse the next time. mary groans, falling forward so her forehead lands in her friend’s lap, hiding her miserable expression and short hair falling over her features. it didn’t really make her feel better, to think she might have potentially left lily to face something alone. ❝ let’s…. let’s not make it about that. it won’t take away from the fact you look damn great— that’s what matters. ❞
❝yeah… yeah.❞ lily tries to put on a brave face for her friend but finds it even more difficult to do than concealing her fear. she was the bloody head girl, a gryffindor through and through, yet she could not find the fighting spirit within herself any longer. lily runs her fingers through her friends locks soothingly, her teeth sinking into her lesser lip as she fights back fresh tears. yes, avoiding the subject all together was exactly what she needed. ❝who knew all i was missing was a hoop on my nose to really look good?❞
he loved the bridge. it was peaceful, albeit slightly worrisome given the rickety nature of the structure. james thought it added to the overall affect — if it could stay strong in spite of all the bullshit, then so could he. “ we have the same idea? ” he asked calmly, his brow arched as he turned to face his newfound company.
❝i dunno, kind of looks like you’re planning on jumping,❞ the redhead teased lightly, leaning against the railing beside him. ❝as much as i love the dark, broody mysterious vibe you’re giving off right now, i’d like to think suicide wouldn’t be on your list of things to do today. who would i bother if you were to perish, it would be a true tragedy.❞
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