Written for Persephone's flower's "he 'Taylor Swift' challenge – love and heartbreak" Enjoy. The song was Tied Together With a Smile. Pairing is Luna/Dean
Their time at Shell Cottage was brief, only lasting until the end of the Holiday. It was a sad time. Luna Lovegood made sure to stay very preoccupied with testing out her new wand, and inspecting her new scars in the mirrors when she thought no one was watching. She was always the happy bubbly one. She kept a smile on her face even when times were hard. She always lightened the mood.
He was watching her and he knew, she knew it. He said she was beautiful. She didn't believe him. Sure, they went through some harsh times together but no one has ever been interested in her romantically. She had always been Looney Luna. Harry took her to Slughorn's party last year, but that was different. They just went as friends.
She was a little jealous of Ginny for that. She had everyone wanting to go out with her. Dean, Michael, Harry, there were others too. She was beautiful. She had to admit she loved Dean. She went along with his advances because of it.
They held hands and acted like the usual couple, even after leaving Shell Cottage. It was only behind closed doors that she would break down. She knew he only wanted her because she was convenient. He couldn't have Ginny, so she was good enough. She knew, he still talked about her, Ginny that is. Dean said he loved Luna, but he still couldn't get Ginevra out of his mind.
He didn't love her, not even close, but she needed someone to make her feel like she was beautiful, like she was loved. He was convenient.
She cried her eyes out every night because he would never feel the way about her that she did for him. Luna gave her love away freely, and he took it and offered her lies in return. She didn't mind, and she never showed anyone inside. She put on her best smile and she kept on her happy face. She brightened everyone's moods and helped Ginny, Neville and the rest of the D.A.
Dean and Luna were congratulated about their new relationship, but Luna wouldn't tell anyone that it was breaking her on the inside. She loved him, but she didn't know how long that would be able to keep her going.
