❝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 LAUGHED LIGHTLY, notably gentle as he let his fingers run along the expanse of her back. james noticed her lack of fire and he found himself so terribly angry with petunia the one who stole it from her. “ i’m not surprised. in you, i mean. always with the second chances and the seeing the best in people. god, i admire you. ” the boy brushed a red silk strand from her face, softly caressing her cheek as he offered her a small, albeit genuine smile. “ but i don’t envy you either. you have this undying loyalty for people who don’t deserve it. and i see it, i see what it does to you. she doesn’t deserve your tears. ”
he had a way with words even if he often credited that talent to her. the way he spoke to her, honest yet still endearing, was exactly what she needed. it was often tiring to keep looking for more beyond what people offered, to trust that there was still a shred of good in them. sometimes the results were positive, their relationship was proof of that. but it wasn’t always the case. ❝i’m so used to forgiving, even when it’s difficult. but i don’t know how to forgive this. how do i forgive something that makes me hate her?❞ lily allowed herself a moment to concentrate on the gentle caress of his fingertips, her breaths slowing significantly. ❝have i ever thanked you? for this. making me feel like no matter how shit everything is, i can still breath. like with you, nothing could ever be TOO bad.❞
“if you’re AVOIDING it, so am i – we’re in this TOGETHER”
“anything new? how was your break?”
❝now this is truly a test of friendship, i’m so blessed. now just make sure i don’t cave into the temptation and end up shitfaced on the floor annoying my boyfriend by telling the world how squishy his cheeks are. ❞
❝ i actually spent it with james’ family. it was actually really amazing i had an amazing time. what about you, anything worth reporting about your break? give me all the juicy details.❞
" already ahead of you. “ rita beamed over the rim of her drink, “ are you saying you won’t be drinking, evans? —and here I was counting on you to make the night interesting. “
❝ you always seem to be one step ahead of me don’t you skeeter, makes me think you know things.❞ lily teased sweetly, her soft smile not wavering as she shrugged. ❝not if can help it. i’m sure someone will take my spot tonight rita, you can’t rely on me to be a wreck at all times. there’s got to be some sort of variety in your coverage. ❞
“ it is a good evening, lily. so I’ll be sure to count my blessings doubly – you know, the whole ‘make a list, check it twice’ deal. “ not yet drunk, edgar still found himself easing under the atmosphere of the event. his smile widened at lily’s offer – though he knew better than to try and persuade her further to join him in his endeavors. “ that actually sounds like a fine plan. you know, you can help me pretend that my solo cup is really a grand goblet filled with vintage elf-made wine. hear me try and figure out the subtle notes of energy drinks and failure … see for yourself if it’s an adventure worth taking for the next such gathering. “
❝woah there father christmas, don’t wear yourself out too much.❞ with a short laugh, lily gestured over towards the drinks table, her brows shooting upwards almost tauntingly. ❝right then, let’s go. time to bestow your knowledge upon others in a regal fashion, goblets and all. bet we could even transfigure that plain old cup into a rather posh goblet too, if you really want to take it there. i know i would.❞
“Thank you, but I can promise I have no devious plans or trickery for you tonight. Just some good old fashioned fun. I swear to Merlin. And I implore you to take part.”
❝alright, i’ll bite. what do you have in mind exactly? sell me on your fun. ❞
“ YA KIDDIN’ ME ? ” he whispered kindly as he took her into his arms, holding her tight as he rested his chin on the top of her head. “ i’ll sneak off to hogsmeade and get myself a suit right now. you know that. ” with a gentle kiss placed on her forehead, he looked down at her. james potter held a ridiculous hatred for petunia and he couldn’t understand why lily continued to fight for her friendship. she was far too kind for her own good: one of the many reasons he fell for her. “ i’m so sorry. i know you really wanted to go. ”
❝i might just take you up on that solely because getting to see you look that INSANELY attractive might make me feel a little better. ❞ her eyes lacked their usual playful sparkle as she looked up at him to meet his gaze, her lower lip falling prey to her teeth. ❝it’s alright. i should have expected as much. i just thought it would blow over eventually i mean she’s my S I S T E R. we pulled eachothers hair and by the next hour we were back to playing with our dolls like nothing happened. she’s acting like i’m evil and justifying that because we didn’t spend the holidays together, even mum thinks she’s being ridiculous but she won’t budge. how can someone do that to their family? and i’m the poor sod that still loves her.❞
“AH SHIT—- we better head over there. i spiked it an hour ago. don’t wanna see a bunch’a kids drown the halls in puke if someone spikes it again.”
❝i should have never underestimated you dung, good luck getting to it now, at this point it’s already toxic and we’re all going to end up proper fucked over tomorrow.❞
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