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The Following Day:
I woke up in my cozy four-poster bed. I threw my blankets aside and got up to get my shower.
Angelina was already done showering and was currently putting on her makeup. She was hunched over in front of a mirror with makeup strewn all over the place. You see, she insists that she does it by hand because, as she always says, "Those makeup spells in the magazines are used by everyone... Plus, there's no way to tweak them! It's all rubbish. You have to do it yourself!"
"Morning, Alicia." She said, watching my reflection as she swiped on a bit of eyeliner.
I walked tiredly over to my dresser. I dug through my drawers and got out my robes.
"Morning, Angelina." I said while yawning.
I made my way into the bathroom, and took my shower. As always, I got dressed in the bathroom directly afterward.
When I stepped back into our dormitory, Angelina was still working away in front of the mirror. I really don't see why she bothers... It takes up so much more time than using a wand would.
"Okay, don't hate me, but does it really make that big of a difference doing it by hand? I mean, have you ever even tried to do it by magic?" I raised my wand to my hair and dried it by using the spell in my head, a trick I had mastered over the summer.
She quickly finished and lowered her steady hand. She looked herself over once more before turning around to face me. She appeared a bit narked. Her mouth opened, but shut soon after. This was followed by her eyes slowly moving about the room... I knew she was formulating a scheme.
I watched her curiously. I swear, you could see the wheels turning. I looked at her makeup job as I waited for her to speak. It was quite different then usual. It actually made her look even more beautiful...
She finally opened her mouth again and looked me straight in the eye, "Would you like to find out for yourself? I'll do your makeup for you... We have plenty of time before breakfast!" she studied my face for clues as to what I was thinking.
Really, it didn't sound that bad. I still wouldn't be doing any work, and who knows? Maybe it is better. I guess I can try it.
"Sure, may as well. Let's do this."
Angelina excitedly grabbed all of her makeup and brought it to my bed, where she sat. I heard Katie stirring a bit, having just woken up.
"Here, sit!" Angelina patted the spot next to her.
I plodded over to my bed and slowly sat down. Merlin only knows what I'd just gotten in for.
"So, what look are we going for?" she asked, sifting through her compacts and all the other random makeup she had with her for the year.
"Just make me look decent. That's all I ask." Angelina smacked the side of my head lightly.
I looked at Katie, who had just gotten out of bed. She slowly shuffled her way to the bathroom with all of her robes. She gave us a tired nod, acknowledging our presence. Though she may be bubbly in the daytime, she's not a morning person whatsoever. She's actually completely unresponsive in the mornings. She entered the bathroom and shut the door.
Angelina worked on me for about twenty-five minutes or so. I was glad to discover that she isn't one of those people that poke your eye out. I don't do well with pain and I quite like my sight, thank you!
Upon finishing, Angelina gave me a last look. She studied her work carefully, then smiled at me. "You're all done! And might I say, Alicia... You look gorgeous!" She grabbed a mirror from somewhere in the rubble of makeup on my bed.
I took it from her and gave her a look that I hoped read as 'Yeah, I better'. I turned my eyes to my reflection in the mirror.
Oh. My. God. Wha—!? How!?
I looked at Angelina again, mouth gaping. I tried to find the right words.
"Angelina... Wha—? How did you do it?" Well, hey. I translated my thoughts well at any rate. "I look... I look amazing."
I looked into the mirror again. She had used my eyes as the focal point of my face, giving me smokey eyes. The mascara she had used made my lashes full of volume and curl adorably. Blush was lightly dusted on my cheekbones. A clear lip gloss had been swiped across my lips simply for the shine. I looked good... Damn good!
She laughed softly, "It was nothing."
I could feel myself smiling like a mad women. The confidence that Angelina had granted me was overwhelming... At this point, I could do anything. It felt like a fresh start for the still-new school year. I felt saucy, flirty, and just downright great! That's when it hit me...
George. I wonder how he will react? Actually, how will everyone react?
As if to answer my question, the bathroom door jutted open. Katie stepped into the room, and upon seeing my face when I turned around, squealed excitedly. She ran over to me.
"Had a nice shower, then?" I teased.
"Oh my gosh, Alicia! You look stunning!" Katie looked my face up and down with utmost excitement.
"What can I say? My skills are undeniable." Angelina pushed her makeup into her bag and sprawled on my bed, smiling proudly at the reaction Katie had, had.
"You did this?" Katie turned her attention to 'Angelina the Smug'.
Angelina nodded.
"Get that stuff back out. You're doing mine." Katie's voice was so serious it was almost scary.
Angelina laughed and poured the contents of her bag back onto my bed. She shooed me out of my spot, which Katie hastily sat down in. Angelina went to work.
When Katie was done, she looked amazing as well. Instead of using Katie's bright blue eyes as the focal point, Angelina had chosen her plump lips to accentuate the most. A bit of mascara had been applied to her lashes, and her blush had been dusted lightly like mine had been. Her lips were covered in a light-pink lipstick and a bit of lip-liner. She, too, looked great.
"Oh, Angelina... You have got to teach me your ways!" Katie said in awe as she inspected herself through the small mirror.
"No problem. We can work on it tonight after classes, if you want... As for now, we've got to head to breakfast. We're already late, and the boys will be dying of hunger down there."
"Well, when we three walk down there, they'll die of lust." I said with a smirk. It was probably true for Angelina... Fred would be swooning to the point of no return.
"...Especially George." Angelina added, sending me a smug smile. Oh, Angelina. You just had to say it, didn't you?
As I've said before, she is hellbent on the idea of us being lovers. If only that would be the case. I would be much happier if it was, that's for sure.
Before I could respond, Katie suddenly asked, "Do you think Lee will?" There was a hint of worry in her voice.
A wave of shock shot through my body. Katie? Lee? Um... What did I miss?
Angelina seemed much less surprised. She actually looked like she had expected it. "I'm sure he will, Katie. If he doesn't fancy you yet, he will when he sees you walk down those steps."
Just the thought of Lee fancying her had put the light dusting of blush on Katie's cheeks to shame.
"Wait... So... You like Lee?" Honestly, why wasn't I told??? Katie, you got some 'splaining to do...
"Yes, Alicia..." she sighed. "I'm sorry I hadn't told you earlier. I was just trying to find the perfect timing."
A moment of silence passed. I grabbed her shoulder and looked her in the eyes ecstatically, "Timing!? Timing!? Katie, I don't give a damn about perfect timing! This is big news!" A smile sprang onto her face as she laughed.
"I know, I know, but still. You've been so into your studies lately... I didn't want to disturb you." Ah, so that's it. Due to my studying habits, Katie hadn't told me this juicy piece of information. Curse you, George Weasley! Once more, this is your fault!
"Aw, Katie that is so cute..." I thought of the possibilities... Lee and Katie would make a cute couple. I had never thought of the combination before, but now that it had been pointed out to me... It seemed like it would be an adorable match. Incredibly adorable, actually...
Angelina broke me out of my thoughts. "So... Now that we have established that each of us is in love with one of our best friends, shall we head downstairs and make our respective man's head spin?" You could see the mischief in her eyes.
I noticed Katie's smile grow even wider, though I hadn't thought it possible. "We shall."
We each got our bags and paused before the door. Angelina began to turn the doorknob, but suddenly stopped. She slowly moved in front of the doorway and turned her back on it, facing us. She was deep in thought.
Angelina let out a long sigh before speaking her mind. She leaned back onto the door and fixed her eyes on Katie and I.
"Aren't you sick of it, Alicia?" Angelina asked cautiously, her eyes dodging my face at all costs.
"What are you getting at?" I asked curiously.
"Aren't you sick of waiting?" she finally looked at me.
I thought about this. "Umm... Err..." How could I answer? Ah! I know... "Why?" Oh, I am good!
"Well ladies, I've been thinking. I think today's the day. I vote that from here on out, we actually pursue our man. No more of this going-on-without-a-fight thing we've been doing. We have gone forever—or at least Alicia and I have, I don't know how long you've been harboring these feelings for Lee... Anyhow, we've gone long enough waiting for them to notice how right we are for them. We're gunning for it. We are going to nab our men. It's now or never." There was a pause, but Angelina continued to watch us. "Are you in?"
She put her hand out, hovering in mid-air.
The more I thought about it, the more she was completely right. I had liked George since... Well, a long time, and I was getting sick of waiting. I had tried to ignore my feelings for George, I had tried to push it out of my mind... Nothing had ever worked. Perhaps it was time to take action.
This is it. I'm doing this. I am going to get George Weasley.
With a sigh, I placed my hand on top of Angelina's. "I'm in."
After a moment of consideration, Katie sighed and rolled her eyes. "It couldn't hurt, I guess. I really do like him... And honestly, I've like him for a long time..." her voice trailed off as she slowly put her hand in the middle as well.
"So we're in this together?" Angelina continued to inspect us.
We exchanged looks before finally replying, "Yeah. We're in this together."
We all took a deep breath.
"Okay, then. Let's do this." Angelina turned around and put her hand on the doorknob again. With one last glance at Katie and I, she gave it a turn. We stepped through the doorway, onto the top step.
We slowly descended, accepting our mission once and for all: We were going to get our men.
There you have it! I made sure to post it really fast, so as to make up for what happened with the last chapter...
Sorry for the cliffhanger, but I just had to do it... hahaha
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