Lily screamed with joy and hopped into the glistening silver 2 doors BMW. "I love this car!" Jeanne laughed and slipped on her chic Gucci sunglasses as Lily slipped on hers.
"Who says you get to drive?" Jeanne pouted but then surrendered as Lily tossed up the keys grinning like a maniac. " Just don't kill us." She joked. As Lily started the engine, her shiny dark red locks fell from her messy bun and tumbled down well past her shoulders. Quickly fumbling with the foreign buttons of the new car, Lily opened the top of the convertible and turned on the radio, pumping a high techno beat. She accelerated with the tires screeching and drove towards the nearest exit to the highway, glad to leave the overcrowded airport and rental center.
"Whoa there, Tiger," Jeanne warned as Lily went well over 80 mph, weaving in and out and between cars. " As much as I'm used to you driving and going fast, I paid for half of this rental too." Lily laughed and as a response, blew a kiss to Jeanne who pretended to catch it.
Lily Evans and Jeanne Wang were fresh 16 year olds looking forwards to their summer in Mystique-Fairview; a relatively little magical island off the coast of Italy, which inspired wizards, and witches to live like muggles. One might think that they were younger than age 16 but these two girls had history and were best friends since age five, soon to be returning to Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft after the summer was over as sixth years.
" Lalalalala…" Lily sang useless words along with the techno beat of the new found song and pumped her hands up, occasionally "dancing with the beat", yes, leaving the steering wheel to her knees. Jeanne just laughed and hummed along; her long, if not as long as Lily's, brown-streaked black hair flying out in the wind.
Contrary to popular believe Lily was not beautiful or so-called hot, but certainly extremely cute. With long wine red hair that framed her oval face with slightly chubby cheeks that made both guys and girls want to pinch them, Lily was considered adorable. Lily had plenty of guys, whether friends or more, going after her because of her caring and outgoing personality.
She obviously didn't have the flawless body that every girl died for but she was healthy and confidant in certain areas. As a swimmer for many years, Lily was not exaggeratedly thin, but had muscle and was relatively toned and lean. Always with rosy cheeks and wide green eyes, Lily was constantly smiling and looking for a good time. Standing 5'3'' Lily caught attention simply because of her spark and wit.
Jeanne Wang was much more shy compared to her best friend. She tended to keep her mouth shut when boys were around, which meant she kept her mouth shut quite often. However, if one knew her as well as Lily did, Jeanne was hyper, optimistic and shared many inside jokes. Although Jeanne was exactly 5', Jeanne had remarkable style and was a sisterly figure/confidant to all who knew and trusted her. Her brown eyes radiated warmth and kindness and she always tried to look her best.
"Mmmh." Lily sped by the coast where the shining clear blue water glistened in the sunlight. " Lily, I know what you're thinking, but not now!" Jeanne protested. "We have to get to the hotel!"
"Awww. Come on! Please?" Lily didn't listen anyways and pulled out of the highway, onto the exit where an entryway for the parking lot to the sea awaited. Lily breathed in the fresh salty air and walked onto the crème colored sand while tossing her new white sandals aside, reaching the edge of the ocean's water. Jeanne got out of the car, trying to stop smiling as she saw Lily close her eyes and start spinning around. Jeanne followed the action, pulling off her own strappy white sandals and tentatively touching the cool, clear water with her feet. She looked up and saw Lily splashing around and called, " Hon. You're wearing white, don't get too wet!!" Jeanne laughed as Lily suddenly stiffened as if remembering she was wearing her new white sundress, specially bought for the vacation's occasion. " Here!" Jeanne tossed Lily her floppy matching hat while adjusting her own. Their wands lay forgotten in the suitcases.
After, strolling down the beach and finding pretty beach glass as well as smooth white shells, Lily walked back to the car and pulled on her sandals, jumping into the car. Jeanne poked her in the ribs causing Lily to twitch and start squealing.
"Now let's hurry and get to Starview and find our hotel!" Jeanne said, climbing into the driver's seat
"Oh that's right!" Lily exclaimed. " What was it called again? I think it's called the Regal Sunset right?" Jeanne nodded and started the engine.
Two hours later, Lily was dozing off in the passengers seat while Jeanne had taken off her sunglasses, sandals, and hat and tossed them into the back seats. The sky was darkening into a royal blue and lights started glittering from the darkness.
Lily woke up with a start, looked around and then took off her own hat and sunglasses.
"I'm so glad to wake up here, and not at home." She murmured. "How long until we get there?"
" We're really close," Jeanne answered.
Lily didn't have the most perfect life, either. Although, when it came to her social life, she was confidant, Lily feared her parents' wrath. Obviously, Lily studied hard and was extremely intellectual, but her grades didn't quite view her true academic ability. Before taking a test, Lily would start hyperventilating and panicking, thus causing her to forget whatever she studied. However, She was still top 5% of her class and was made Prefect. However, her parents always urged her to be number one, and Lily feared making them angry. Jeanne's parents were quite similar, since their families were extremely close. Academics, Grades and Report cards were the revolving theme around both households and Lily and Jeanne were both wary of their homes.
Lily and Jeanne ooohed and ahhed at the passing boutiques and lit up malls, promising each other to shop there the following day and spend money on various other stores. Finally pulling up at an extremely glamorous and tall building labeled in charmed glowing gold letters, Regal Sunset. A tall, slender woman wearing a black business suit waited outside, carrying a leather clipboard with gold embossing. Beside her was a young bell hopper who was dressed in a black uniform with handsome gold brass buttons.
"Name?" The lady asked politely. " We are under the names of Lu Wang." Jeanne replied. The lady nodded, respecting the two young ladies because Jeanne's line of family was a wealthy pureblooded ancestry and was quite famous. Jeanne's father worked as a major figure for the Ministry of Magic. While Lily was Muggleborn, Jeanne was pureblood.
The bell hopper accio-ed the suitcases from the car trunk and motioned for Lily and Jeanne to follow him, as the lady in black gave him the keys to the room. Lily and Jeanne's luggage, which were just two medium sized suitcases floated along to a fluffy white cloud, which was hovering behind a glass door. Surprisingly, the cloud was firm and Lily enjoyed the ride up 25 floors rather nicely.
Both girls gasped as the clear doors opened to view a huge circular suite, which was clearly a lot of money. Jeanne's father had paid for the expense of the hotel, but aside from that, the girls were on their own earnings.
Lily wandered around to the bathroom where a magnificent marble bathtub almost the size of a small swimming pool had about ten faucets, which shot out different foams, bubbles and scents. There were two sinks, with chromium faucets and the mirror was lined with a gold frame.
"Oh my goodness!" Lily called to Jeanne as she was wandering around the kitchen. " Have you ever seen anything so magnificent?"
"My father must have outdone himself," Came Jeanne's amused reply, filled with awe and respect. " Oh my gosh. Have you seen our rooms?"
Lily hastily rushed towards the sound of Jeanne's voice and collided with the back of the Jeanne who's face was turned upwards, gazing at the ceiling of what looked to be their room. The suite was clearly enchanted to be much larger in space than it looked from the outside. The ceiling consisted of silver stars that glittered gently when they weren't used as lights. The room was painted a silvery calm baby blue and powdered clouds accented the heavenliness. Since the sun had set already, the room was quite dark. Lily and Jeanne dug out their wands from their suitcases and announced Lumos while the whole room lit up with a bright golden glow form the stars. On opposite sides were two queen-sized beds showered with fluffy pillows and elevated with steps on the sides. Above the beds were floating white mesh curtains that were enchanted to drape the beds if the person wanted them to. Jeanne whistled and walked out, leaving Lily to gawk at the splendor of their living arrangements.
" Are you hungry?" Jeanne called as she whipped out her wand and started to accio pots and pans out of the cupboards. " I'm going to make stir fry tonight! Our first night on our own, let's celebrate afterwards." She added with a mischievous grin. Lily laughed and ran back to the kitchen, pulling aside the heavy crème drapes revealing a splendid view of the Ocean and cities.
"Wow. Jeanne, take a look at our balcony!" Lily said. Sure enough, Jeanne wandered over and let out a shriek of laughter.
" We're going to soooo enjoy our vacation!!!"