Fallen Embers

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Once, as my heart remember,
All the stars were fallen embers.
Once, when night seemed forever
I was with you.
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Penelope smiled and held onto Percy's hand as they watched the sunset on the lake. He had taken her on such a romantic date even though it was breaking a few rules. He had snuck food from the kitchens for a picnic dinner and even some butterbeer from who knows where. They were now wrapped under a blanket together, watching the sky paint itself such beautiful colours before the night claimed it.

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Once, in the care of morning
In the air was all belonging.
Once, when that day was dawning.
I was with you.
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He had a bit of the twins in him, she said to herself as he draped an arm non-chalantly over her shoulder. His body heat warmed her and she nestled closer, wanting to be near him. He smiled as he looked out over the water and held her closer in response to her movement. Her blue eyes watched his serene face. It seemed he was a different person outside,like this, then he was while he was being a head boy. But then, she supposed, weren't they all?

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How far we are from morning.
How far are we
And the stars shining through the darkness,
Falling in the air.
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She leaned her head on his shoulder, and responded by resting his head on hers. He was the perfect size for her, she fit perfectly with him whilst they hugged, kissed, or even just cuddled. He hadn't said anything about the fact, but merely nodded solemly when she had pointed it out to him. He was a quiet person, so she hadn't really expected much anyways. Even now, she was not offended by his silence, merely used to it.

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Once, as the night was leaving
Into us our dreams were worth keeping.
Once, all dreams were worth keeping.
I was with you.
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As the last rays of the sun dipped over the horison, Percy moved his head and took Penelope's chin in hand. He turned her face to him and looked deeply into her eyes before leaning in and kissing her. The kiss started out soft and sweet, but there was a deep feeling of passion that seemed to float under the surface, threatening to pull her in and lose her in the current of emotions, leaving her breathless as he pulled away.

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Once, when our hearts were singing,
I was with you.
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