Author's note: Hello guys! Thank you again for the reviews/followings/favourites! It makes me want to do my best in this story! Here the new chapter, with a focus on girls dexholders! I hope you will enjoy it!
Chapter 4: Sleepover party
Sapphire walked to Owlery with Chamo inside her winter cloak. Her little pet kept Sapphire warm from the cold and drafty room. Going to Owlery at the beginning of winter was always a bad idea. But the brunette must send her letter. She was wearing the scarf that Ruby gave her, even if she was reluctant to wear it at the beginning. Wasn't it weird to receive a handmade scarf from a guy?
Sapphire hated winter. She grew up in a tropical climate region, so she wasn't used of a freezing climate. Chamo started to wriggle. Sapphire got it as a signal to hurry. She chuckled at her Pokémon: it appeared that they shared many traits. When she arrived in the Owlery, she knew she wasn't alone. She recognised a familiar white beanie and Ravenclaw colours on winter cloak. Ruby was tying a letter on a Taillow's leg.
"Hey." Ruby said and sent off the bird. "You're wearing my scarf." He added with a boyish grin.
Sapphire was blushing, but Ruby didn't notice it since her cheeks were already red because of the cold weather.
"Don't be so happy. I only wear it 'cause Chamo uses my Gryffindor scarf as her blanket."
"Chamo?" Ruby asked.
Hearing her surname, the small fire chick pulled out her head from Sapphire's winter cloak. Chamo tilted slightly her head and looked Ruby with curiosity.
"My fire-type Pokémon pet. Don't make her angry or she will burn ya," Sapphire prevented with a grin.
Ruby smiled and tended his hand to her pet. Chamo sniffed his gloves and nodded to let him petting her head. Chamo seemed to like Ruby, so Sapphire guessed that he wasn't a bad person.
"Sending a letter too?" Ruby asked and stroked Chamo's cheek.
"Yeah, to my Papa" Sapphire nodded and showed the letter on her hand.
Sapphire was looking around to find her Pokémon bird. She finally heard a familiar chirping. A Swablu came and perched on her head, like a fluffy hat.
"What a pretty Swablu!" Ruby said with admiration. "Its wings are so fluffy and white! It looks like cloud!"
Ruby took his glasses from his pocket and wore them. He approached the Pokémon to have a better look. Swablu smiled happily to Ruby.
"She's not mine, Coach Winona lent her to me for delivering letters." Sapphire explained. Swablu went to the brunette's shoulder and rubbed her cheek against Chamo. The two birds Pokémon were good friends.
"The Quidditch player Winona?" Ruby asked.
"Yes. It's thanks to her that I joined Gryffindor team. She trained me durin' Summer break."
Swablu went to Sapphire's forearm. Sapphire was tying her letter to Cotton bird tail. The brunette approached to the window. She stroked Swablu before letting the Pokémon fly to the destination. Chamo sneezed and wriggled again. The small chick returned inside her master's cloak.
"Time to go to a warmer place." Ruby said with a chuckle. Sapphire smiled and walked away. They quickly left the freezing Owlery room. Back inside the castle, Sapphire burst out laughing: Ruby's glasses were covered by steam.
"Stop making fun of me." Ruby said with annoyance and cleaned his glasses.
"Oh c'mon, don't be so whiny!"
"I'm not whiny!"
"Ya are!"
"Hey wild girl!" Gold called her. Crystal was with him, her arms were crossed.
"Gold, Crys! Hi!" Sapphire greeted as she went closer to them. As Ruby followed her, Gold gave him a broad smile. He ignored him and nodded at them.
"Hello Sapphire. What are you doing here?" Crystal asked with a smile.
"Sendin' a letter to Papa. I'll spend winter holidays at home." Sapphire responded with a grin. Crystal smiled: she knew how much her friend missed her hometown.
"Did you go to Owlery together?" She asked.
"No, we met there." Ruby responded.
"A secret date…" Gold whistled as he threw a dirty look to Sapphire. She blushed of embarrassment and glared at her friend. Ruby stayed calm, but frowned.
"That's not a date!" Sapphire shouted.
"You are blushing!"
"I am not!" Sapphire pressed her hands on her cheeks. Gold burst into laughter and put his arm around her small shoulder. He loved teasing her. This friendly gesture caught Ruby and Crystal's eyes. Gold noticed his favourite prefect's frowning face, so he released Sapphire.
"Don't be jealous, Super Serious gal" Gold said as he grabbed her waist. Crystal blushed and crushed his foot.
"Don't touch me!" Crystal said furiously. Ruby and Sapphire sweatdropped.
"They should get a room," Sapphire said bluntly which made Ruby chuckle. Crystal's face went crimson, while Gold smirked with a light blush on his cheeks.
"Sapphire!" Crystal yelled, but her friend shrugged in response. Ruby was amused of the situation. It was seldom to see his prefect embarrassed like that. Crystal cleared her throat and tended a letter to Sapphire
"By the way, Blue asked me to give you this," She said, eager to change topic conversation.
When Sapphire read her letter, Gold tried to peek at the letter, but Crystal hit his head.
"It hurts!" Gold cried out, but still looked at the letter. "Oh, another girls' sleepover party!"
"Don't dare to spy on us," Crystal said with a serious tone.
Every month, Blue, Crystal, Platina, Sapphire and Yellow gathered together for a girls' evening. It was a sort of custom that Blue organised every month. They usually had a tea time (prepared by Platina), pampering themselves, playing games (for Sapphire), reading (for Crystal) and of course, gossip-talk and boy-talk. They would sleepover in the Room of Requirement, which Blue found during her First year. Even if the girls were annoyed by Blue's uncomfortable questions, they loved their monthly reunion.
Sapphire smiled all over her face. Even if they mostly did girly things, she actually loved to spend time with her girl friends. Sometimes she missed feminine's company. Blue, Crystal and Platina were in the same House, so it was easier for them to meet. But for Sapphire and Yellow, they were mostly with boys.
"You also go to Blue's girls party?" Ruby asked with an astonished tone.
"Why are ya so surprised?" Sapphire frowned.
"Well, you are not into girls' things. That's odd, you sounded more like a girl now."
Sapphire got angry and put her hands on her waist. "That's really rude! And for yer information, I'm a girl!"
"Sapphire…" Crystal tried to calm down her friend.
"I don't want to hear this Sissy boy!" Sapphire snapped and walked away. Crystal followed her, trying to comfort her.
Gold put his arm around Ruby. The Ravenclaw boy tried to get away from his grip.
"You made your girlfriend mad again, Fashion lad." Gold said with a false sad tone.
"She is not my girlfriend…" Ruby retorted. "And why do you guys always call me with weird nicknames!?"
"Do you want some tea, Senior Sapphire?" Platina poured a cup of tea.
"Yes, thanks Platina!" Sapphire said while changing her clothes to her pajama.
"My pleasure."
They were currently in the Room of Requirement which was arranged to Blue's liking. It was very similar to Japanese interior design with mats and a big futon with cushions and blankets, big enough for them to sleep together. They were sitting around the low table, drinking tea and eating colourful pastries that Platina baked with Diamond.
While Blue manicured her nails, Crystal brushed Yellow's blond hair. Sapphire joined them as she sat on a cushion. Chamo and Chumee, Crystal's Smoochum, were playing together. Chuchu was taking a nap on her master's lap, as Platina's Piplup was resting on her lap as well. Jilly, Blue's Jigglypuff, was flying in the room.
"Our girls' night can start!" Blue said when finished her manicure. "What happened since our last reunion? Tell me everything!"
Crystal continued to brush Yellow's hair while Sapphire ate a cupcake. Seeing that no one would talk first and fearing to hurt Blue's feelings, Platina spoke.
"Everything is going well, Senior Blue." Platina said. Blue nodded, still waiting for gossip information.
"Nothing else?" Blue asked. Platina thought a moment.
"I will spend my Christmas Holidays back to my hometown."
Blue sighed. She wanted something more… exciting.
"I invited Dia and Pearl to my house." Platina added. Blue raised suddenly like a spring which startled Sapphire. The Gryffindor girl coughed, Platina tapped lightly her back.
"Interesting!" Blue smirked. "By the way, I have a question, Platina~!"
"Yes, Senior Blue?" Platina nodded.
"Who do you like more, Diamond or Pearl?"
"I like both of them." She said with a polite smile.
"But one day, you have to choose one of them!"
Platina blinked quickly. Crystal sighed and Sapphire glanced at both of her friends with a curious look.
"Why should I choose one? I like both of them in equally way. They are both my partners and best friends," Platina explained.
"You are still innocent as always," Blue sighed. Platina tilted her head in an adorable angle. Blue's attention turned to Yellow.
"How is it going with Red?" Blue smirked as she put her chin on her hand. Yellow blushed.
"It goes well." She shyly responded. Blue slowly nodded.
"Which stage are you now?"
"Stage?"
"Yes. Like stage one is dating, then stage 2 holding hand, and then kissing, making-out and so on!"
Yellow turned crimson. "I don't want to talk about it…" she mumbled.
"Come on, Yellow! We are best friends! And it's girls' night! It's the perfect time to tell secrets! We are all curious about your relationship with the most popular Gryffindor guy!" Blue winked.
Sapphire and Platina looked at their Hufflepuff friend with a smile, eager to know details too. Even Crystal stopped to brush her hair. Red and Yellow became a couple during their Sixth year, even if they loved each other since their first year. Red's obliviousness and Yellow's shyness didn't help at all. Red even thought Yellow was a boy! Luckily, Blue supported and helped Yellow. Eventually, puberty strunk. Red became more and more aware of Yellow and finally discovered his feelings for her.
The blond Hufflepuff took a deep breath and took her courage in her hands, hoping to be as brave as her boyfriend.
"We made out!" She exclaimed while closing her eyes, full of embarrassment. Yellow quickly hid her face with her hands.
A "Ooooh!" resonated in chorus in the room. Blue was very excited that she was unable to stand still.
"I am so proud of you, Yellow!" Blue said as she clapped her hands.
"You sound like her mother, Blue" Crystal commented.
"You don't know how much I endured! Since our First year in Hogwarts, I saw them fall in love to each other, but too nervous to make any move! It was frustrating! I wanted my shipping to be canon!"
Crystal, Sapphire and Platina sweatdropped. Blue had a tendency to ship her friends together. Sapphire was lucky to be the only one who was spared from it. Well, for the moment.
"What about you, Crys?" Blue asked with a smile.
"What about me?" Crystal asked and brushed again Yellow's hair.
"Well, you and a certain black-haired guy with golden eyes."
Crystal rolled her eyes. "I don't know what you are talking about."
"Yer face is always like a tamago berry everytime you see Gold." Sapphire said.
"Sapphire!" Crystal protested with a blush in her face. Blue smirked.
"That's true! It's so obvious that yer meant for each other!" Sapphire said. "I see Gold everyday and I can see he's treatin' ya in a different way than the other girls!"
Crystal blushed. "H-He is so annoying and immature! He always made fun of me!" She stuttered.
"'Cause he likes ya," Sapphire stated.
"Some guys are like that," Blue explained. "When they tease or make fun of a girl, it means they like her. Being mean is a affection sign."
All girls agreed and nodded. Crystal still blushed and stopped to stand up to her stubborn friends. Sapphire came closer to her and tapped her back.
"Don't worry, I'll say nothin' to Gold!" Sapphire smiled. Crystal frowned.
"And what about you and Ruby?" Crystal asked. Sapphire's cheerful smile turned into a repulsed face.
"There is nothin' between Sissy boy and me."
"Opposites attract," Blue said with an evil smile.
"There's no way I would be interested in this weak boy! He irritates me!"
"Then why do you wear this scarf he knitted for you?"
Sapphire felt her heartbeat getting faster, but ignored it.
"I can't refuse a present," She shrugged. "Anyway, I already like someone, I don't nee-"
"WHAT!"
Blue raised up so suddenly, the cups moved. Thankfully, Platina caught one of the teacups before it spilled. Crystal let down her hairbrush and Yellow looked at Sapphire with wide eyes.
"W-What did you say!?" Crystal finally spoke.
"I already like someone. Why are ya so surprised? It's not a big thin', I-"
"IT'S A BIG THING!" Blue exclaimed. "Who are you in love with!? When it happened!? Tell us all details!"
"I don't want to talk about it," Sapphire muttered under her breath.
Platina came closer to Sapphire, very curious now. The Gryffindor student felt uncomfortable. She wasn't used to be in center of attention (except during Quidditch game, but she wasn't the only player). All her friends stared at her with puppy eyes.
"Alright, you get me! I will tell you!" Sapphire groaned. All girls exclaimed with joy. Blue give high fives to her friends. They all stared Sapphire with interest, making a circle around her. The Gryffindor girl swallowed hardly and plucked up her courage.
"I met him durin' my childhood. It happened a long time ago… I don't even remember his face. He's the son of Papa's good pal. Papa and I went to his place. We were together for only few days, but I can't remember a more enjoyable time in my life…" Sapphire said with a blush.
All her friends smiled tenderly at their friend's romantic side. Since Sapphire was a tomboy, it was seldom to see her shy and embarrassed about love.
"I…" Sapphire was hesitant to continue, but her friends nodded to encourage her to continue. "This sounds like a lie but… I used to be a very delicate girl."
All girls stared at her blankly. Sapphire felt hurt and wanted to run away, but Blue spoke before she could move.
"We all know it."
"What?"
"Remember when we visited you, last summer?" Sapphire nodded. "We saw your childhood pictures when you showed the forest with Yellow."
Blue took her wand and cast a spell. A picture fell on her hand and showed it to her friends. It was a picture a young Sapphire with pink and lacy dress. The Gryffindor teen reddened.
"How did you get this picture!?" Sapphire yelled.
"Your father showed us! I did a copy, because you were so cute with this dress!" Blue squeaked. Sapphire silently cursed her beloved father.
"Could you continue your story?" Yellow said with a shy voice.
Sapphire sighed and nodded. She couldn't stay mad too long at her girl friends. She kept in mind to hide her childhood pictures in a better place.
"We spent all days together, playin' and explorin' around. He was very agile and strong. He was already very familiar with magic. A cool boy." Sapphire said with a smile. "Those were the happiest days of our lives… But one incident ended everything."
Sapphire looked at her hands with a painful look.
"This boy was badly injured on his head after protecting me from a dragon Pokémon, Salamence. He did his best to protect me, but I just cried. I can never forgive my own reaction after he saved me. I ruined his dignity."
Sapphire closed her eyes. Even if she didn't remember her childhood friend's face, she still remembered his blood all other his head and his clothes. She still remembered his boyish smile when he tended his hand. And she still remembered how paralysed she was. Platina touched her hand and gave her a small smile. Sapphire smiled and pressed lightly her friend's comforting hand.
"I realised that my weakness and inability to fight had caused him to get hurt badly. I was a burden to him. So I decided to become stronger. I learned to control and use properly magic. I learned to protect myself and those whom I care about. And when we meet again, I must show him how much I changed." Sapphire said with determination.
Her friends smiled at her. They now understood why Sapphire changed into an independant and strong witch.
"Did you try to find him?" Platina asked. Sapphire shook her head.
"No, I don't even remember his face."
"Aren't you curious to know what he became? Maybe he is in Hogwarts too!" Yellow said.
"A childhood sweetheart love story! Sapphire, I would be glad to help you to find him!" Blue exclaimed.
Sapphire's eyes widened and shook her head. "No, thanks!"
"Why not? Blue successfully found her parents," Crystal asked. "Don't you want to meet him?"
"Let Big sister Blue helping you!" Blue put her arms around Sapphire.
Sapphire was reluctant, but ended to laugh with them. She knew that her friends were as stubborn as her. She was glad to have such good friends. Talking about her first love brought back nice feelings. Sapphire wondered how her childhood friend was doing now. Maybe he was also a Hogwarts student. Maybe in the same House as she was. She hoped he was always the same boy she fell in love.
Author's note: Sapphire told to her friends about her first love! And of course, she still doesn't know that her childhood friend is actually a certain red-eyed boy haha. I hope you like this chapter. I wanted to write a chapter about girls friendship. Even if Sapphire is a tomboy, she still have this girly side (like that time when she talked with Winona about how romantic was a wedding on a boat). I didn't want to write a stereotypical girls sleepover party, so I hope it went well. I always love doing sleepover with my girl friends! It's always enjoyable time where we talk about random stuffs, playing games and do some girly things like masks haha!
