Hi guys! The first story, the first prompt being a song called Favourite Girl by The Icarus Account, enjoy
The honey dew resting on the freshly cut grass was a comforting cushion for her; the smell of the flowers, fresh, sweet, unlike any other; almost as good as the small chilly breeze coming off the lake that left goose bumps on the skin, but not leaving one cold.
The leaves danced as they fell from the trees, getting ready to brace the harsh winter ahead. The leaves performing a thousand man show, swirling and twirling and jumping and leaping, all from a flick of the wrist, and a spell from her wand. Her speckled honey eyes glowing under the radiance of the sun were the saddest eyes he had ever seen.
She had always been the most talented girl in Hufflepuff; the saddest, the loneliest. But always the most respected. Hufflepuff are one big family, always welcoming one who needs a home, or a hug; all caring for one another, though this girl pushed away their concerns for herself and always was there for others. It was in her nature, and naturally this left her empty inside, the chill of the lake was the only thing that comforted her, along with the majestic blue sky overhead, and the view of the mighty castle that she could now call home.
Closing her eyes, she let herself drift off, into the land of dreams and nightmares she was too terrified to enter while she slept at night. Saturday's were the days she caught up on her sleep, and the days a crystal blue eyed boy came to watch her rest, and keep her safe from harm.
She does not know about his protective gaze, or his tendency to stay hidden from her sight so he would not scare her. The boy, in the same house and one year above her, keeping away and staying with his own friends, not recognizing she had none. She was simply the girl who slept on a Saturday afternoon, letting the warmth of the sun keep her alive.
Many days like this passed, each day the bright light in her eyes dimmed ever so slightly.
On one life changing morning, she bumped into him. Their eyes met, and he knew, she needed somebody more than ever before. When she turned away, his eyes lingered after her. He knew something had changed in his heart, something that before had been respect, and his friendly nature had grown into feelings of something more.
Her skin had never felt more on fire. His touch had sparked something inside of her, hope. Maybe, she thought to herself, just maybe he could be a friend, if not anything more. The next Saturday, he built up the courage to sit down next to her.
"Hello there, do you mind if I sit down?" He asked, nervously biting the side of his lip. The girl was shocked, it was the same boy. His blue eyes, and his rich black hair, that fell perfectly by his ears, had intrigued her. His voice was deep, and comforting.
She nodded. He sat down beside her.
"Are you okay? You seem down" He asked giving her a cheeky grin, flicking her cheek, she smiled. Her eyes glanced down; she didn't dare look up into his. The lake was shimmering once more, and it was her peaceful place. The wind wasn't strong today, was it ever? The girl was convinced Dumbledore had enchanted it so it would be forever peaceful, in autumn, spring and summer. Winter was a different story, snow covered the grass and the trees were bare, becoming a different kind of beautiful.
"I-I...I'm fine" Her voice shook as she spoke, and she did not know what to say. How could she tell him she was dying, on the inside? Slowly losing hope, that all would be okay, and not having any self-worth. It is much easier for the girl to say she is fine, and avoid the concern from others. If she told him how she truly felt, how deep down in the hole she was burying herself in; she might scare the first person to ask her how she is away.
His smile fell, and he stood up, extending his hand out towards her.
"Come with me" He said.
"Where are we going?" She took his hand, trusting him. He did not let go of her hand, and she did not pull away. They stood, the gentle breeze swaying them against the wind.
"I have a special place of my own to show you, and I think you might like it there" He smiled, and then watched as her eyes slowly lit up.
They went together; she started to trust him more and more. It became obvious to the two were inseparable; nobody could take them away from each other. He took her to a clearing, in a ditch before the boarders of the forbidden forest. It had flowers, many of which had petals falling away, but the most beautiful of them all bloomed in autumn. Begonia's and Cyclamen hederifolium's filled the clearing. They lay down; staying put until the stars came out.
They continued to comeback here, the lake by morning and the clearing by night.
Becoming best friends, and eventually, after becoming Head Boy and Head Girl, they met down at the lake on their final day of Hogwarts, there last lake meeting. She rested her head down on the soft grass, knowing it would be the last time she rested here. The nightmares had stopped. The clouds were bouncing, and she watched them, with a smile on her lips. She didn't see him until he jumped down suddenly, kissing her.
She was his favourite girl.
Her hand shot out, instantly finding his, and he squeezed it gently.
"I love you" He said, grinning at her, his eyes looked into her own. She could not help but grin back, and then leaned over and whispered in his ear.
"I think I love you too" She lingered for a few seconds, and then pulled away, smiling graciously. Their lips met a second time, and the sun setting left a glow of royal orange, warmth, washing over the two, as they stood up, and got into their boats for their final chapter at Hogwarts coming to an end, and a new one beginning, in the magical world, together.