Just One Night
by Eleventy Nine

Disclaimer: No copyright infringement is intended by the writing or online sharing of this story. On my behalf, I do not claim to own and/or be connected to Harry Potter in any way, shape, or form. I only draw inspiration from its characters, setting, and storyline.

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I sit here, wishing I was ten years older so maybe I would have a chance. I stare at you from across the room; not once do your eyes turn my way. I wonder, do you not notice me or do you just not care?

There are ways of attracting the attention of men like you. Ways of earning your affection, if only for one night.

I've considered it. Trading my dignity in exchange for one night of your love. Considered dolling myself up with a short skirt and lipstick.

It's tempting, but I chickened out. Not that it would matter, anyway, because even if I did do that, I doubt you'd notice. And if you did, you'd be more likely to laugh than to take me to bed.

I can't really blame you, though. I suppose it says at least one good thing about you, if you don't turn around and pounce on a girl you've known since she was a clumsy pre-teen, just because of a little make-up.

But still, I wish you'd notice me... see me as a woman, not that awkward child I used to be. I wish you'd care about me not as a teacher cares for his student, but as a man feels for his lover.

You don't even have to love me. I wouldn't really expect it, anyway. I just want to spend one night in your arms, just one chance to feel our bodies merge.

You don't have to kiss me, you don't have to care. I just want to feel your passion, if only for a moment.

Just one night...

Just one night with you, and I'll leave you alone. I'll never ask for anything else. You can forget you ever knew me. I promise, I'll do everything you say, anything you ask. I won't tell anyone, if you're ashamed of me. I won't cry if you ignore me afterwards. No one will find out, I swear to you.

Just one night.

If... if you want to, you can pretend I'm someone else. I won't get mad if you cry out a name that isn't mine. I won't be sad.

You can hurt me, if you want. I promise not to scream. I'll never tell a soul.

All I ask is one night,

Just one night...

Then I can die happy.

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fin.