The next two weeks were hell for Rose. Roger came to her apartment everyday…for Lily. Lily and Roger had hit it off right away and Rose couldn't help feeling jealous. And to top it all off, Scorpius Malfoy had decided to write notes in her filofax. Take next Saturday for example. Rose had organized a girl's night with all of her and Lily's girl cousins (minus Dom and Vic who were both in France) for a night out before Lily had to return to Paris. However, according to Scopius' notes (written in bright red ink she might add) she was going out for cocktails with him. As if.
"Lily, we're meeting at the Leaky Cauldron at six, okay?" Lily, who was in the middle of getting ready for her date with Roger, just nodded.
"Hey Rose, I might be a little late, is that alright?" Lily asked, mascara wand in hand. Rose knew there was no point in arguing, so she just shrugged. Meanwhile, Rose herself was tying her short hair in a ponytail. Since it was one of her only days off from work, Rose liked to relax. And what better way to do that then with a yoga class? She went every Saturday afternoon with Ally to an hour long Yoga session. Ally only went because Rose dragged her to it, but Rose genuinely enjoyed it and the calm it brought to her hectic life.
"I'm going to yoga Lily. I'll meet you at the leaky. Remember to get a cab to drive you to the restaurant since you just used up the last of my floo powder." Rose waited for an answer, but none came. She opened the door to Lily's room and saw her lying on the floor, her head in the fireplace. She was obviously talking to Roger. Rose's stomach clenched. Lily turned around when she heard Rose enter gave her a small smile.
"I'll be there at twelve thirty for lunch. See you then…Love you too. Bye!" He loves her? Rose thought miserably. She loves him? That was a surprise to Rose. Lily was more of a party girl than a long term relationship person. The longest boyfriend she ever had only lasted for three months. Lily pulled her head out of the fireplace and shook out her beautiful hair.
"What's up Rosie?" She asked.
"Oh, it's nothing. I've just got to go now, that's all."
"Have fun Rose. I know I will." Lily called after her.
Rose grabbed her yoga mat and stalked out the door without even saying goodbye.
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Rose arrived at the Leaky Cauldron promptly at six o'clock. Both Molly and her younger sister Lucy we're already sitting at the table along with Roxy. The three red heads waved to Rose who quickly walked over to join them at their table.
"Hey everyone." Rose greeted. She was met with a chorus of hellos.
"Hi Rose. So, where's Lily, the girl of the hour?" Roxy questioned.
"Oh, you know Lily, she's always late."
"She's with a bloke isn't she?" Lucy interjected, smiling knowingly. "Who is it this time? Anyone we know?"
"Uhhh… I don't really know," Rose began nervously.
"Yes you do," Molly persisted. "Come on Rose. Will you please just tell us?" Rose's mouth ran dry. What was she supposed to tell them? All of them knew how she felt about Roger.
"Hey girls, what did I miss?" Rose turned her head at the sound of the familiar voice.
"Not much," Roxy started. Please don't say anything. Please! Rose thought. "We were just talking about your mystery man. So who is he?" Lily smiled coyly at them.
"Rosie hasn't told you?" Lily inquired, looking at Rose.
"I was about to," Rose said meekly.
"So…" Roxy questioned again.
"Oh right," Lily giggled. "It's Roger Davies. Junior of course, can you imagine if I was dating his father? Can you say weird? Anyway, he's Rose's boss. Do you girls know him?"
The girls looked at Rose for a second. Rose shook her head vigorously when Lily was examining the drinks menu. Thankfully, none of them brought up the awkward topic.
"So Lily, it's a shame that you're leaving so soon. Do you think you'll come back soon?" Lily looked at them excitedly.
"Actually, I decided to stay here for a while, a few months maybe. Isn't that great!"
"That's wonderful news Lils," Rose said, but her heart wasn't in it.
"Do you mind if I crash for a couple more months Rose? If it's a big deal I can just stay with my parents, or I could always find a temporary flat."
"No Lily, you can stay with me." Rose assured her. I'm digging my own grave here. She thought, but she couldn't just turn her cousin down. Lily beamed.
"Thanks Rose, you're the best!"
The rest of the dinner passed by well enough. Rose was on the receiving end of many sympathetic and curious glances from her cousins, probably because of Lily and Roger, but otherwise it was great. The food was delicious as always and everyone listened intently to Lily's stories about France.
"So Vic's all by herself, huh? Poor girl." Molly said. Lily scoffed.
"She needs to get over herself. She always gets everything and she doesn't understand that sometimes things just don't go your way." Lily declared.
"That's the pot calling the kettle black," Rose muttered quietly. Luckily, none of her cousins heard her.
….
"Dinner was great, Rose. I am so happy that I'm staying in London with you! Things are really working out here for me, you know? I mean with Roger and all…"
"Lily, things always work out for you," Rose said teasingly.
"Yeah, I guess they do." Lily said with a smile. Well it's late and I'm seeing a local Quidditch game with Roger tomorrow, he has a friend who plays on the team and he got us box seats. "
"Lily, you hate Quidditch."
"But you told me that Roger loves Quidditch, so I should at least pretend that I like it right? Anyway, I was wondering if you could come with me, that way you can explain the game to me."
"Lily, I'm not sure that you should be doing this."
"Please Rose, you love Quidditch!" Lily's bright brown eyes grew large and pleading.
"Okay, okay I'll do it." Rose acquiesced. "But you better buy me a burger while we're there."
"One for you and one for me. Now that the fashion shows are done I suppose I can indulge a little bit. Right?"
"Lily, you couldn't gain weight even if you tried. Us normal people on the other hand…"
"Yeah right Rose, you're skinnier than a twig," Lily proclaimed. "I'm off to bed. See you in the morning."
"Night Lily."