Another Chapter, another song
Another Chapter, another song. For this chapter we have "Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige. And let me introduce you to the star of this chapter: Luna Lovegood.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter universe, or NOW:27, or any of the songs on the CD.
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Mary J. Blige: Just Fine
Character: Luna Lovegood
Luna had come early, because she had helped Ginny with the planning, and the setting up. She had dealt with drinks. Which was odd, considering she didn't drink. Alcohol, that was. Not that she didn't know anything about it, she did. She just didn't drink it. Alcohol always made slow, sad, and depressed. She liked to stay upbeat and happy, so she didn't drink.
So she leaned against the wall, sipping a virgin mojito, and watching the crowd's reaction to the music. Luna loved all sorts of music, but she harbored a special love for American Pop music. Her mother, who had died when she was young, had loved it too, and Luna felt it brought them closer.
Still sipping her drink, she looked at her watch. Justin had called her earlier to tell her he'd be a little late to the party because of work. He was a waiter at a small Muggle restaurant not too far from the club she was at.
Justin had been the one to introduce the witch to all things Muggle. She really liked the newer technology for its speed, something even the best of magic sorely lacked. She grinned again, thinking about the boy she had been dating for almost six months now. She had definitely fallen hard for the guy.
Suddenly, a song she really liked by Mary J Blige came on. She smiled widely, set her cup down, and started to dance, singing along. One thing Luna loved was her ability to let loose, and not care what anyone else thought.
Let it go...
Can't let this thing called love get away from you
Feel free right now, go and do what you want to do
Can't let nobody take it away, from you, from me, from we
No time for moping around, are you kidding?
And no time for negative vibes, cause I'm winning
It's been a long week, I put in my hardest
Gonna live my life, feels so good to get it right
Luna twirled, her skirt, which was layers of brightly colored sheer cloth, spinning out around her. She loved how it made her look like she was wearing a moving rainbow. The top, which was considerably lighter, was just a rainbow colored camisole under a light turquoise sheer fabric.
So I like what I see when I'm looking at me
When I'm walking past the mirror
Luna, and apparently Justin, thought she was really pretty, with flowing blond hair to the middle of her back, a peach complexion, and wide blue eyes. Justin thought she looked like an anime girl.
No stress through the night, at a time in my life
Ain't worried about if you feel it
Got my head on straight, I got my vibe right
I ain't gonna let you kill it
Luna liked the idea of vibes. Energy fields that you could influence with thought. She closed her eyes, still singing and dancing, and tried to throw some positive, reckless vibes throughout the room. Even if it didn't work, it made her feel good.
You see I wouldn't change my life, my life's just
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I wouldn't change my life, my life's just fine
At this point in the song, Luna started jump dancing. But instead of jumping like you would at a rock concert, she started to jump into the air like a ballerina, turning a quarter turn every jump, landing gracefully with her knees bent.
After the chorus, she went back to a more normal dance. Well more normal for Luna. Eyes closed, she started ballet spinning, balancing on her left foot. Luna had trained in ballet since she was seven.
Feels so good, when you're doing all the things that you want to do
Get the best out of life, treat yourself to something new
Keep your head up high
In yourself, believe in you, believe in me
As she sang those words, she opened her eyes and saw Justin walking in. Training her eyes on him, she kept spinning, eyes bright with joy.
Having a really good time, I'm not complaining
And I'm 'a still wear a smile if it raining
I got to enjoy myself regardless
I appreciate life, I'm so glad that it's mine
Justin looked up at her then. He was halfway across the room from her. She stumbled, fell out of her spins, but kept dancing none-the-less. She decided to do a wave move with her arms, left to right twice, pause, and reverse, rocking her hips the whole time.
So I like what I see when I'm looking at me
When I'm walking past the mirror
Ain't worried about you and what you gonna do
She turned so that she was in line with him, still smiling and looking at him, and beckoned him over.
I'm a lady so I must stay classy
Got to keep it hot, keep it together
If I want to get better
He came over, a huge smile on his face, too. He loved the way Luna could make anyone happy. He grabbed her by her hips, picked her up, and spun her. Luna was still singing along, but now she was laughing too.
You see I wouldn't change my life, my life's just
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I wouldn't change my life, my life's just fine
Grinning, he put her down, hands still on her hips. She put her hands around his neck, rocking her hips to the rhythm.
So I like what I see when I'm looking at me
When I'm walking past the mirror
No stress through the night, at a time in my life
Ain't worried about if you feel it
Got my head on straight, I got my vibe right
I ain't gonna let you kill it
Luna grinned up at him, and licked her lips. Jumping suddenly, she wrapped her legs around his hips, and crashed her mouth onto his. Justin stumbled a bit, but regained his balance, still swaying to the beat.
You see I wouldn't change my life, my life's just
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
Just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, ooooh
You see I wouldn't change my life, my life's just fine
As the song ended, Luna dropped, and they went to a booth. They saw Ron and Lavender making out in the booth beside theirs. Luna was glad – she had expected them to get back together eventually.
A new song, Feedback, came on. Luna sat in the booth, and scooted back, pulling Justin onto her. After they had kissed for a bit, Justin pulled back, still grinning. "Virgin Mojitos?" he asked his girlfriend. She grinned and nodded.
Then she looked past him, cocked her head to the side, a puzzled look on her face. Then she grinned. "I think you need to see this."
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AN: Oooh, cliff-hanger! Don't worry, it'll all be cleared up next chapter. :)
I love virgin mojitos. They're really good. ;D
So, Luna Lovegood and Justin Finch-Fletchley. Whadya think? It just sort of came to me. For more Luna/Justin, they're the stars in Chapter 12.
Some of you can probably tell that I know absolutely nothing about ballet.
Up next, Feedback: Janet Jackson. See you then!
