Author's Note: Whoa, been a long time since I've written one of these. Kind of rough… But this is dedicated to someone. Sophie (Aragornevenstar4eva), who is one of the most beautiful people I've ever known, in and out. (The title comes from Bette Midlar's song "The Rose".)
Disclaimer: It's really not mine, but I wish it were – especially these two.
DROWNS THE TENDER REED
The heat of the summer was never-ending. Daytime or nighttime, Narcissa found her body sticky with sweat.
Which was why she leapt at Lucius' offer to go swimming. Her parents wouldn't have allowed it, so she sneaked out.
It was only the two teenagers at the lake. Her heart was beating too fast; she wondered if they'd get caught.
"Come on."
And Narcissa grabbed his hand, splashing into the cold water.
Lucius pulled her under, deeper and deeper until it was all black, and his platinum blonde hair like a halo was all she could see.
And he kissed her.