Day 30 of Romance Awareness- A mix of all: A world where everyone finds their soulmate in a different way. Optional Prompts: bonus-(song) Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams
Back To School Event- 18. (quote) 'You learn something every day if you pay attention.'
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"Mummy?" asked James, his voice strong for a thirteen-year-old. "Is it true that everyone meets their soulmate in different ways?"
Euphemia affectionately ruffled her son's hair. "Yes. Your father and I met through a tattoo, while Remus' met by color vision."
Euphemia rolled up her sleeve to reveal the tattoo of her husband's name.
James quickly scanned his body for any soulmate marks. There were none. His vision was fine. So how was he going to meet his soulmate?
He decided to take matters into his own hands.
Little did he know, an invisible red string was wrapped around his pinky finger, ready to reveal itself when the time was right.
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James's eyes feasted upon the redheaded girl sitting a few seats down, gazing sadly at her plate. She was pretty with her red hair and green eyes.
He was positive that she was his soulmate, though she didn't think the same.
The red thread on his finger shimmered slightly before disappearing, but it went unnoticed.
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"Go, Potter!" Lily screamed, stomping her foot petulantly.
James smirked insufferably. "Go where, Evans? To a dark corri-"
"Ugh!" Lily screeched, glaring at him. "I've had enough of you! Go stick your nose in someone else's business, and leave us alone!"
She stormed away, dragging Severus by the sleeve, who looked all to happy to comply. James seethed as the greasy-haired boy sent him a smug look.
"What does she see in that git?" James muttered mutinously, glaring after the boy with undisguised envy.
"Well, he doesn't make fun of her or make innuendos every other breath," Remus pointed out. "Try maybe being more tactful. Don't ask her out. Don't be nosy. Try to be subtle in wooing her. You learn something every day if you pay attention."
James looked in the direction she had gone, an idea forming in his mind.
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"Lily?"
Lily finished washing her hands and wiped them on the towel before walking out of the bathroom. "What is it?"
"There's a...note on your pillow."
Lily strode to her bed to see said note. Unfolding the slip of paper, she read the maroon words.
You're just too good to be true.
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The notes continued. They became more romantic, so Lily deduced that this person was interested in pursuing a relationship.
You'd be like heaven to touch.
Can't take my eyes off you.
I wanna hold you so much.
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James penned the final note with a smile of satisfaction. It asked Lily to meet him at midnight by the Great Lake. He would be waiting for her there.
Little did he know, his red string was preparing to have a great night as well.
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Lily arrived at the lake at five minutes before midnight. No sign of her suitor.
"I wonder where he is," she muttered.
The bushes rustled. Lily froze.
James stepped out, his hands shoved deep into his pockets and his glasses shining in the moonlight.
Slowly and unexpectedly, her lips lifted into a smile.
"I thought it would be you."
Suddenly, there was a flash of light and a red string appeared, connecting their pinky fingers together.
"Lily, I-I think we're soulmates," he breathed, "this red string means we're soulmates."