Okay, I started this at 11:00 at night because, as I lay in bed thinking, this idea came to me. And like most writers, I had to immediately write it down. I am now finishing at 3, so you better like it. ; P
Disclaimer: I do not own HoA.
"Hey, Amber, have you ever liked someone who someone else admires?" Nina asked Amber, sitting on the edge of her bed.
"Yah," Amber replied, modeling herself in the mirror. "Who hasn't? Wait, why are you asking?" Amber turned to Nina, a sly smile on her face. "Wait, is this about Fabian?"
"What? No!" Nina said quickly, her check tinged with pink. "I just wanna know, that's all. You know, for future experiences?"
"Ah yes," Amber nodded her head. "Okay, the most recent one was when I was dating Mick, but Mara liked him. …Wait, what are we talking about again?"
Nina smiled. "Never mind, Amber," getting up, Nina stretched. "Hey, Amber, I'm going to town today. Do you need anything?"
"Yeah!" Amber jumped up, flying out of her seat. "Okay, here's a list; lip gloss, Chap Stick, blush, eyeliner, hair gel, nail polish-" Amber was cut off.
Amber, wait! First of all, isn't lip gloss and Chap Stick kinda the same thing?" Nina asked, putting up her hand for Amber to stop.
"Uh, no. Chap Stick chaps you lips, lip gloss glosses them," Amber said with a 'duh' look.
"And I should know that why…? Wait, don't even answer that question!" Nina quickly added when Amber opened her mouth to speak. "And, also, can you write this down? It's a lot for memory."
"Okay!" Amber smiled and skipped out of the room in search of a notebook.
Nina, shaking her head and rolling her eyes, stood up and followed Amber out the door. Coming down the stairs and into the common room, Nina could hear Amber listing the things and Alfie writing them down.
"…and lip gloss, pink lip gloss," Amber continued, counting with her fingers.
"Amber," Alfie sighed, "You already said that. Four times."
"Oh, yeah!" Amber stood there for a moment, dumbfounded, then regained her pace. "Write it down anyway."
Sighing and shaking her head, Nina settled on the couch on opened her book, Harry Potter.
"Hey, Nina," Nina looked up to see Fabian standing over her, a little nervous.
"Yeah?" Nina asked, just as timid.
"Well, I heard you were going to town, and…" Fabian paused, looked at the ground, then glanced up at her.
"And?" Nina asked, slightly amused.
"…And, I was wondering if I could go with you?" Fabian waited for her answer, nervously.
"Sure," Nina replied, setting her book down and looking up. "Of course. Once Amber's done, we'll be already to go," Nina smiled as Fabian sat down next to her.
Fabian smiled back.
"Oh, Romeo, oh arst though dear Romeo," Jerome cooed as he sat across from them, putting on a fake dreamy expression.
"Good one, man," Alfie raised his hand and he and Jerome high fived.
"Oh, hush," Nina sighed, turning back to her book. "You're doing it wrong, anyway."
"Oh, really?" Jerome raised his eyebrow. "And how am I supposed to do it, Juliet? Please show me with Romeo here," Jerome smirked, gesturing to Fabian.
Nina ignored him as she continued to read her book.
A few minutes later, she was interrupted by a light tapping on her shoulder.
"Yes?" she looked up to see Fabian standing there over her.
"Amber finally finished her list. We can go now," Fabian, almost hesitantly, held his hand out for Nina to help her get up.
Smiling gratefully, Nina took it and stood up, putting her book back in her bag.
"Okay," she said, brushing off. "Come on."
Leading Fabian to the door where Amber stood waiting, Nina noticed something about Amber's list.
It was long.
"Uh, Amber," Fabian said, speaking up. "How many things did you put on your list?"
"Not much," Amber said happily, handing the list to Nina. "Oh, and, here," she gave Nina a few pounds. "To buy the stuff," she explained. Then she handed the rest to Fabian.
"Thanks," holding the money tightly, Nina and Fabian walked out of the house, not forgetting to sign out.
"Where should we go first?" Nina asked Fabian as they both looked down at Amber's long list.
"I think we should head toward the Beauty Shop," Fabian replied. "Then we can head to the bakery for some sweets."
"Okay," Nina shoved the list into the bag. "Let's be off!"
Smiling, Fabian offered her his arm and the two happily trotted down the street.
Well, there you go. Btw, this story is called Matches because of all the matches in the house. I don't know who should be with who, so I want you, the reviewer, to vote. Say what couples you want, if they like someone in another house, or if they should just stay single.
Don't forget to comment on my writing, too!
~Dragonclaw11
