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It was the night before the first Quidditch game of the season and Lily-Luna was a ball of nerves. She'd been snapping at Vik all through dinner until he finally gave her space. I wanted to comfort her and maybe work out some of those frustrations, but that wasn't an option. I was a lot of things, but I wasn't a cheater and she had a boyfriend.
Instead, I settled for talking to her once we got back to the common room together that night. She stomped up the stairs to our dorm and I heard the door slam from downstairs. I sighed and followed her, knowing she'd be an absolute terror if any of the other girls did. She was a redhead after all, her temper was horrid.
I entered the room cautiously to avoid anything that might be thrown in my direction. Instead, I found her face down on the bed with her shoulders shaking. I frowned and went to sit beside her, resting my hand between her shoulder blades before rubbing the knots along her spine. She turned her head to the side enough to look at me, her eyes red and her face tearstained.
"I'm gay," she told me wetly, inhaling and exhaling with a puff. "My parents are coming to the game tomorrow and I'm going to dinner with them after. I'm going to tell them there so they can't make a scene. I can't handle being around Vik because he wants to do stuff and I can barely stomach the thought of kissing him."
"You didn't seem to have much of a problem last month at The Three Broomsticks," I quipped, instantly regretting it when I saw the pain flash across her face. "Sorry, that was a low blow."
"The two of us were there first and you didn't even notice, you were too wrapped up in your girlfriend," she replied, glaring when she said 'girlfriend.' "I only kissed him to make you jealous, but you left with her before you even saw us."
Melanie and I weren't girlfriends, but we did basically shag each other's brains out whenever the mood struck. She was still my Charms' tutor and I understood things a lot better, when my head wasn't elsewhere. I guess word had traveled around the castle, not that I was surprised or anything.
"No, I saw you alright," I told her, making her face perk up. "I saw you and I hated it, but I accepted it because I thought you were happy."
"I wasn't and I'm still not," she told me, sitting up and taking my hands in hers. "It didn't feel like you when he tried to put his fingers inside me. I mean it didn't hurt really, but his fingers were too big and rough."
"Luna, I'm sorry," I sighed, looking at her with a sad expression.
"I know, I'm too late. You've got a gorgeous girlfriend who loves showing you off," she sighed, looking down at her freckled knees. "She looks like a model and I look like a little kid."
I sighed and shook my head. "No, that wasn't what I was going to say. I was going to say I was sorry you'd been so unhappy but proud you were going to tell your parents. And you already know how sexy I think you are, do you need a refresher?"
"I would love one, but I'm not a cheater," she told me, giving my hands a squeeze. "Do you think I can take a raincheck for tomorrow night?"
I laughed and nodded, pulling her into a hug that felt more right than anything me and Melanie did. Shit, I needed to end things with her, too. I hoped she didn't end our tutoring sessions, my marks were improving pretty steadily every exam.
I was up and heading to find Melanie when I turned to her and said, "Hey, seeker, you only get a raincheck if you bring me a win."
Her smile was blinding when I left her in the dorm on my way to the Heads' dorm. Melanie and I had a 'date' planned, which meant we were just going to shag each other until curfew. I said the password and headed up to Melanie's room. I went inside to find her lying on her bed in a see-through baby doll nighty with no knickers.
"Mel, as good as this looks, I can't hookup with you anymore," I sighed, handing her a pair of pants and sitting at her desk as she put them on.
"What do you mean? I thought you were enjoying yourself," she said, sitting on her bed and facing me. "Did I do something wrong? Did I not do what you wanted?"
"No, you didn't do anything wrong," I told her, guilt gnawing at my stomach for making her look so upset. "I don't want to make you think this is something more than it is. We're just sleeping together."
She nodded, no pain behind her eyes so I knew she didn't have feelings. "I know, and it was a good system. What happened?"
"Things changed and I think I have feelings for another girl," I told her honestly.
She shrugged and kissed me a final time, a reminder for what I was losing. "You know where my bed is, babe. I'll see you Thursday night for your tutoring session."
I smiled and left her alone, not missing the moans that told me she was getting herself off without me. I just shook my head and said goodbye to Bernard before heading back to my common room. I showered and put on a big t-shirt I nicked from Lily-Luna with knickers. When I opened my curtains, I found her lying inside with a sheepish smile on her lips.
"I told Albus, Hugo, Rose, Roxie, Lucy, and Molly I'm gay and they're all supportive," she told me. "I also broke up with Vik so we're good to go."
"Nope, not until you bring me a win, kitten," I teased, crawling into bed with her and pulling her to my chest. "We can, however cuddle and sleep together."
She practically purred in contentment as I scratched her scalp, kissing my exposed collarbone before tugging at the collar of my shirt. "Is this mine?"
I nodded and she giggled, tilting her head up to kiss me chastely. "Good, I also have your outfit picked out for the game tomorrow morning. I'll leave it on my bed for you before I leave."
I kissed her forehead in response and relaxed back into my pillows with Luna snoring softly in my arms. Scratch the earlier statement, this would be the perfect Patronus memory.
I set an alarm to wake up before Luna so I could wake her up myself. I kissed from the chest exposed by her tank top up to her lips, feeling her smile before kissing me back. We had morning breath, but the moment was too cute to mess up. We kissed leisurely in my bed, letting our hands wander but do no heavy petting, until her alarm rang. She reluctantly got out of bed and put on her Quidditch kit, smiling at me the entire time. Then she sat at the edge of my bed and let me braid her hair before tucking me back into bed with a kiss to my forehead.
"You're so good at wake up calls, lovey," she praised.
When I woke up the next time, I stretched and slipped out of bed to see Nicki and Ramona still passed out. I went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth before coming back and jumping on Nicki's bed to wake her up. She mumbled a couple choice words before heading to the bathroom herself. My curiosity got the better of me and I peeked into Lily-Luna's bed to see what the crazy witch wanted me to wear.
Tears burned my eyes when I picked up her practice jersey. This was really happening, she was really going to come out to her parents today. We were really going to be together and I couldn't hold in my happiness. It spilled out of my lips in the form of laughter so bright it woke Ramona, who promptly rolled over and fell back asleep.
"Why are you laughing like a loon in Lily-Luna's bed? Have you finally cracked?" Nicki asked, coming over to me with a brush in her hand. "What's that? Isn't she wearing her jersey?"
"Yeah, her kit one. This is her practice jersey, she left it for me to wear," I grinned, holding it up and smiling when I saw her last name on the back. "She came out to her family here and she's telling her parents today after the game."
"Aria! I'm so happy for you!" she said, taking my hands and hugging me happily. "We'd better get dressed and grab breakfast. You need a good seat to watch your girlfriend kick Hufflepuff ass."
I nodded and got dressed, wearing jeans with her shirt tucked in and a chunky necklace. Then I did my hair and makeup quickly before heading downstairs with Nicki. J'mari whistled and Hayden shook his head, but they didn't say anything when they saw the jersey. I just smiled, flashing my dimples, and J'mari tossed an arm around my shoulders.
"If you're happy, I'm happy, Ri," he told me.
"Ditto," Hayden agreed. "Wait, does this mean she's out?"
"She told her family that goes here last night and told me she left this out for me to wear this morning," I told them as we walked into the Great Hall together. "She's telling her parents after the game tonight."
"Cheers to that," Hayden announced once we all sat down at the table together.
Albus and Scorpius made a pitstop at our table, Albus smiling at me happily. "I'm glad Lily's finally accepting who she is. Thank you for helping her."
"She's fantastic, it wasn't hard to fall for her," I shrugged, but I knew my face was heating up. "Are you going to dinner with her and your parents after the game?"
He nodded and said, "Yeah, Scorp and I both are."
"Will you run interference? She's going to tell your parents she's gay," I asked nervously.
"Why do you think I'm tagging along?" Scorpius asked, a nervous edge behind his voice he tried to cover up with bravado.
He winked at me before the two of them left to find spots on the stands together. I didn't miss Al's bright red sweater or Scorp's red flannel shirt. I'm sure those went over swimmingly in their common room this morning.
After we finished eating, I practically dragged them all down to the Pitch with me. I felt a smile tugging at my lips when I saw Luna waiting for me outside. When she saw me, she waved and gave me an appreciative once over.
"I'm glad you found my jersey," she said, placing her hands on my hips timidly. "My parents are going to be in the stands and I'm so nervous."
I motioned the others on and placed my hands on her shoulders. "Don't be, you're going to kick ass and we're spending the night in the Room of Requirement when you do. And, as for your parents, they love you and will love you still."
She sighed but nodded her head, looking down at me with playful eyes. "Kiss for good luck?"
"For the best seeker in Hogwarts' history? Anything," I replied, pressing my lips to hers.
"I'm offended," someone said from behind me, making Lily-Luna freeze in my arms.
"I second that motion," another voice said.
I turned around to see Harry, Ginny, and James Potter all standing there with the latter wearing matching smirks. Jesus, it was the same one Luna had -that was a strong gene. Instead of moving away from me like I expected, Luna slid her hand in mine and twined her fingers.
"You guys, this is my girlfriend, Aria," she said bravely, but I detected a bit of a waver in her voice. "I'm gay."
"That's wonderful, sweetheart!" Ginny announced, stepping forward with her arms open. "I'm glad you're happy."
Harry hugged her too while her mum extended her hand to me. "It's wonderful to meet you. We're all going to dinner after the game, do you want to come along?"
"I wouldn't want to intrude," I said, my face turning red as I looked at the scuffed toes of my sneakers.
"She would love to come with us," Lily-Luna answered for me, taking my hand in hers again and moving closer to me. "I'll see you guys after, okay?"
Her parents nodded and headed to the stands. James hung back and hugged his sister, and I didn't miss him say, "Way to go, sis. She's hot."
"Shut up!" she cried, but I was grinning anyway.
They left the two of us alone and I saw relieved tears glistening in her eyes. "They didn't care and they love you! Ari, everything's okay and I'm happy. This is wonderful!"
She hugged me tight, peppering kisses all along my hair until Rose shouted for her. "Go kickass for me, Luna. I'll be waiting for you afterwards and remember what you get if you bring me a W…"
I kissed her once more before heading into the stands to meet up with my friends. They'd saved me a spot between Nicki and Hayden where I slid in effortlessly. Albus and Scorpius were sitting in front of me so I leaned forward to tell them the news.
"Guess who's coming to dinner with you?" I asked happily, one elbow on Albus' shoulder with my arm around Scorpius'. "Me because your parents know I'm Luna's girlfriend and your mum invited me!"
"Welcome to the club, kid!" Scorpius congratulated, slapping palms with me. "Also, I'm glad you're coming because I've never met his parents and I'm nervous as hell."
I gave his shoulder a reassuring squeeze and said, "I got your back, bud."
When I leaned back, J'mari had a huge smile and Nicki was nodding appreciative. "About damn time, sis!"
I just rolled my eyes, but I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. The Gryffindor team zoomed out onto the field and I jumped to my feet, cheering for my seeker. She waved up at me and I grinned back, saluting her goofily. The game was nasty, Hufflepuff more violent than I ever thought they'd be. Lily-Luna stayed up above it all, eyes peeled for the Snitch.
Then she dove, but in the opposite direction of the Snitch. The Hufflepuff seeker followed her stupidly and she faked him out, soaring back up into the air and chasing down the golden Snitch, her fingers just wrapping around it as Hufflepuff threw a Quaffle through the hoop.
"Potter got the Snitch! Gryffindor wins!"
I jumped to my feet and shouted along with everyone else, the stands going absolutely wild. I didn't miss the way Lily-Luna searched the crowd for her father nor did I miss her blinding smile when she found him. I heard him shouting her name along with James and her mum, the entire family played Quidditch after all. Her mum going professional with James not far behind.
Everything was crazy after that with the group of us leaving the stands among the mass of other people, but I slipped away to find Luna. "Is Lily-Luna still inside?"
Rose nodded and said, "She's alone, don't break my seeker."
I snorted and replied, "I'll try my best to keep it to light bruising."
She retched dramatically and I moved past her and into the locker room. I found Lily-Luna standing by her locker with her Quidditch kit still on and the Snitch fluttering in her fingers. She was smiling happily before she brought it up to her lips and kissed it.
"Man, I never thought I'd see the day I was jealous of a Snitch," I quipped, making her turn to look at me. "Damn, you look sexy in that uniform. It must be my lucky day."
She threw herself at me, wrapping her arms around my neck and letting me lift her in the air and spin. She giggled, standing on her flat feet and pressing her lips to mine. I pushed her onto the bench and straddled her lap, holding the back of her neck and sucking her bottom lip into my mouth. Her hand was gripping my ass while the other held the side of my face.
"Lily!" Mrs. Potter shouted, coming into the locker room and seeing us locked together. "Oh, my bad! I didn't mean to interrupt!"
I bolted off her lap and nearly tripped over the broom lying on the floor. Lily-Luna reached out and grabbed my hand to keep me from falling on my butt. Mrs. Potter smiled at the gesture sweetly.
"Are you sure you and dad are okay with this?" Luna asked, chewing her lip.
I rubbed my thumb over her knuckles soothing and saw her relax a bit. She was nervous, but she was done hiding who she was. I was so proud of her, she had grown so much in the last three months.
"We're fine with whoever you want to be with as long as they're good to you and you're happy," she answered. "Why don't the two of you go get ready for dinner?"
"Thank you for the invitation, I really appreciate it," I told her as she turned to leave.
"Don't mention it," she grinned, reminding me of her daughter.
I turned and held the sides of Lily-Luna's neck, smiling at her happily. "You are my hero!"
She snorted and started stripping off her uniform before working on my clothes. "Come wash your hero's hair… and let her make you cum."
"I love when you talk dirty," I snickered, dropping my knickers and pushing hers down before shooing her into the stall.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter, the next one is pretty explicit!
