Friday 9 November 2007, Luna Nova
"Having fun with my friends has been the thing I've been doing the most in this time, getting to know thesenew friends, getting closer to these people I was helping to recover the magic, I was confident, I still didn'tknow the true impact of Dream Fuel Spirit, another thing that was blossoming were my feelings for a certainperson, something I was beginning to accept more and my neediness was taking over more and more, it hadbeen many days since I only slept in the same bed as her and I decided once and for all to let things begin."
Another day at school as usual, another week has passed, we're getting close to the winter holidays, it's good that there'll be a break and I'll finally be able to see Mum, I'm very happy about that, but there are things that are also filling my head, I'm leaving the classroom and there I meet the group of first year girls, I think it's going to be another training session for today, they're already getting better at magic.
"Shall we go, Chariot?" Patricia asks and I snort.
"All right, come on, I'll train you today, but I've got something really important to do today" I say to them and even glance at Daniella who's heading for her room.
They're already realising that I have very strong feelings towards a certain someone, to the point that I keep looking at her and she looks back at me, nodding and with that I go outside with the girls, it's time to train them with magic, today I want to see if they can reach higher levels, I can already see that they're even lined up for the lessons.
"It seems that you and Daniella Parker are getting on very well" said Williams.
"We've always got on well, she's my roommate after all" I shrug.
"Ah, that's marvellous, but there seems to be something more between you two, I feel like there is" I think she must be imagining a lot.
"Maybe there is, but let's concentrate, today is going to be another training day and I want to see how you're flying brooms today, I want to see how much you've improved and how we're going to train from now on" I say, already very excited.
Well today I think I'm going to take courage, I'm already feeling something for Daniella and there's nothing fairer than confessing my feelings for her, after all Parker has done so much for me, she's been able to put up with me for a long time, I'm going to go into town after this training session and I'm going to get the perfect gift for a proposal, that's what I'm going to do, today the training session I don't have to pay that much attention, which is less bad.
[...]
Look, everyone's doing really well, the 2008 broom relay is going to be very promising, which this year was already a surprise with me giving up and having a new winner, next year's is simply going to be a very strong competition between everyone, even though I think Patricia is simply the best of the bunch, it's bizarre how she always seems one step ahead.
"So, Chariot, have we improved?" Tsugumi asks.
"Look, as I said, your training won't even be that necessary, but I'm going to make you the next generation after I graduate, you'll inspire the witches who study here to become better witches" I tell them.
"Look, all I know is that in the next broom relay I want to win, I may not beat Laura McLaren's record for wins, but I'm still going to train to beat the record for times" I'm going to need a lot of rice and beans for that, my mum was in a league of her own that day.
"Now your training is over for the day, I'm going to go out because I have to sort a few things out, but I'll see you tomorrow, we're going to enjoy the day" I say to them, who nod.
I'm free at last, they've gone off to their rooms, I've gone along Ley's line and there I'm admiring a bit of the autumn landscape of the square, the brown leaves, some already fallen all over the ground, so I'm walking along and I'm already arriving at a chocolate shop, as I know Daniella likes the semi-sweet, I take a few and leave them in a heart-shaped box, I'm sure she'll like this present when I get there, I have to confess my feelings in a special way, I manage to get everything I wanted from the sweet shop, I'm sure it'll be a good message, I'll even take a card too.
"It looks like the little girl wants to hand it over to a party" said the cashier, and I watched as everything was handed over to the cashier.
"The best gift for those who deserve it" I'm just not going to say it's a girl, isn't it?
"Oh it's Shiny Chariot, now I've recognised her, I never thought you'd be romantic and on top of that you're the one making the move, I was even curious, I knew she studied at Luna Nova, but who's the lucky one this time?" She really has no idea, does she? I'll just leave it as a mystery and it all came to £23.50, which is kind of cheap.
"Well, that's a secret" I say as I pay for everything and leave her shop with a box full of chocolates.
Well, now the chocolates have been bought, I think I'll go and get some clothes, I don't know, well my hands can't get too full, so I go with the bag in hand with everything put away neatly and I walk into town where I already see that there's a clothes shop, I think it might be interesting, when I go in there I see that there are some more provocative ones which I'm embarrassed about, I didn't expect something like that, but well Becca already talked to me yesterday and I talked to her about leaving the room free tonight, that's going to be more interesting than she thinks.
"Good afternoon, what can I do for you?" said the clerk and I felt embarrassed.
"Oh yes, I just want to have a look at some of these to see which ones look good on me and a bit provocative for a certain person to see" I say embarrassed.
"Oh Shiny Chariot, do you want to get some provocative lingerie to catch your boyfriend's eye? Then I've got the best ones for you that will leave any man at your feet" not quite a boyfriend, not quite a man, but let's see what she has to offer.
I follow her and look at the options, here they're even more provocative than the others, apart from the fact that my curves look a bit different wearing these things, I think I like the red one, it can emphasise my eyes and also my hair, which I'm already making a point of getting, I'm even going up a size to fit everything just right.
"A good choice, it matches your eyes and your hair, I'm sure your boyfriend will like it, she's short in the front too, which can be provocative if she has pubic hair around her" By the nine witches, shame on me, I've only just remembered that I haven't shaved down there for a few days, at least the red will blend in with my hair.
"Okay, I think I'll take this one, is it okay if I change after I've paid and put it on, I want to be dressed already" I say blushing and going to the till to pay she even waves her thumb.
I take a deep breath and pay for everything, then I go into the changing room where I'm changing into my lingerie, I even look in the mirror and she was right, this looks beautiful in combination, and Parker will notice a little bit of nothing on my thighs when she lifts my skirt, which will be very interesting, now I've put everything on, I've left my bra and knickers in a bag, then I'll think about what to do when I get there.
I continue on my way, I think I've got what I need, I'm going to confess my feelings to her, I even take the opportunity to look at myself in the mirror and I look beautiful, as myself as possible.
Leaving the shop, I go with the bags through the city, I arrive at a rubbish dump and leave everything I don't want to hold in my hand in a bin, including my old knickers which I take the opportunity to leave well hidden under the bin, using magic, then I go with my heart box ready to go to my room.
I arrive at Luna Nova, with a smile on my face I walk through the corridors until I reach the bedroom door, I open it and see that Daniella is lying on the bed, Becca is no longer there and when she sees me she is surprised and a little flushed.
"Chariot?" She said with shame.
"Daniella Parker, I have a present for you" I say, handing a box of chocolates to the brunette, who stands up, giggles and takes the box, then hugs me.
"Oh Chariot, did you go and get me a box of chocolates? That's very sweet, you're really sweet" said Parker.
"I haven't just come to bring you these chocolates, I want to bring you more, what you've always deserved, what you've always wanted, what you've always felt for me Daniella Parker, I'm starting to have these feelings and I know they won't stop any time soon, I want to tell you that I love you? I'm in love with you" I say to her, and she gets a shocked look on her face and starts to get emotional.
I watch her open the box of chocolates, where she takes the card and eats them one by one, her little smile is so cute, she reads the card, getting emotional, the tears running down the brunette's beautiful face, she looks into my face and I into hers, she's so pretty, so beautiful, so cute, I'm even a little touched by it, I didn't realise things could come to this, really.
"Chariot... So suddenly, I... I really didn't expect you to want me so quickly, all right, I've been trying all year, it's already November, but a lot has happened to you, including in your own head that makes me wonder if it's the right thing to do, don't you think we're being too sudden with this? Are you sure about your feelings for me?" She's even more apprehensive, not as impulsive as Croix, and I nod.
"Daniella... I'm more than sure, I'm tired of hiding my feelings for you, I really have to value those who have feelings for me more, what I felt for Croix died in August, I don't feel anything for that woman anymore, I want her to be alone, I even feel sorry that I never gave you the attention you deserved" I say to her who puts her hand on my shoulder and even gives me one of the chocolates in my mouth.
"Look, I want this to be the most natural thing in the world, I can even see your regret, your feelings, I'm glad you're getting to this point with me, I'm proud of you Chariot, do you really want this? Remembering that I'm going to love you unconditionally, even more than I did when we were friends" As soon as I can't resist any longer, I even grab her waist and swallow the chocolate.
"So there's no reason why we can't date, Daniella Parker, will you be my girlfriend?" I ask her with my hand on the chin of the beautiful Parker, whose green eyes are already wet.
"Chariot Du Nord, I've been waiting for this for over a year! I'll take it, I'll take it, I really want to be your girlfriend!" I even grab her waist and turn her round, as Daniella is a little shorter than me, so we bring our faces closer together and start kissing.
The first kiss dating Daniella Parker, it's so magical, it's as if all the feelings between the two of us are put into practice, as I feel the warmth of her mouth on me, the human warmth of the contact, the affection, then I take her to our bed, where she sits down and I get on top of her with that usual beautiful face, holding my face.
"Chariot... This moment of ours, you prepared everything, didn't you? Becca said she was going to sleep in her friends' room, you went out after training with the girls, everything was planned just for the two of us... I love you very much, make me yours" she said, full of feelings for me.
"I'll do it Daniella, I'll fulfil your greatest desires, now I can't hold back any longer, I have no reason to resist your charm" I say to her and she smiles and then puts her knee between my legs, giving them a rub.
"That's the way I like it Chariot, I'm glad Becca isn't here, as it would be interesting for her to see my reaction, now let's consummate our courtship" I even blush, feeling the rub of my thigh against the middle of my legs.
I don't stay so far back and I lie down with my body on top of my girlfriend, kissing her and then doing the same thing, only with my leg, rubbing against the middle of her legs, feeling everything, it seems that someone is very keen, I could feel her breathing, the little noises coming out of her mouth, I think it's time to put these feelings out there for good.
[...]
Wow, I'm in shock, it's all happened, it's good that she liked my lingerie, even though she took it off afterwards and gee, I never thought we'd stay so long, it's ten o'clock at night, I got here at half past five and she's had it up to here, I'm even panting, It's brought me wonderful feelings, I have to admit, I don't think I've ever felt this good before, it's a very different experience than with Croix, even though I've done things with Daniella before, this is all new when we're dating, I even look at her who looks at me and takes my face in her hands.
"I love you Chariot, dating you will be the best thing that's happened to me this year, I can't wait for winter, we'll go to my family's house together, and there we'll kiss in front of my parents, I want to see them break their faces, and then I'll leave" she said excitedly.
"Don't you think it's a bit risky, you still have to graduate" I say to my girlfriend.
"Meh, my tuition was already paid for before I got here, fuck them, I'm a grown woman now, I own my own nose, but I don't know how I'm going to manage with money when I'm short, I even managed to take some of
my allowance and keep it here in Luna Nova, I even thought of something here... I don't know if your mum would go for it" I can imagine.
"Live with me in Ireland?" I ask her and she nods.
"Yes, but will your mum let me, it's one thing Croix, her best friend's daughter who's always welcome at her house, it's quite another me, a friend you met in Luna Nova, whose parents are bastards" I shrug.
"That's even more reason for my mum to take you in, how do you think my mums got married, lived together, had two daughters?" I ask her.
"Magic? I even remember you talking about that magic that we might use one day, but what does that have to do with my situation?" Well, it's time to help you.
"Remember when I told you my mum Bernadette's story, basically my other mum and my grandma took Bernadette in at the McLaren house, so she had a similar situation to you, that's enough, apart from the fact that they'd only known each other for a little over three months, what about you Daniella, I've known you for two years, we're already girlfriends, they'll even give you a massage if you get there, welcome to the McLaren house" I say smiling at my girlfriend.
"You're too good for me too Chariot, a person with a heart like yours really deserves all the love" said Parker.
"And you too Daniella, you've always been mature, you've always been affectionate, you've always been a marvellous friend and I'm sure that as a girlfriend you'll be the best" I say smiling at her.
"Well, we've still got a bit more time in the evening, what do you say we make some dinner, I'm really hungry after everything" said Daniella, and I could hear her stomach rumbling.
"Well, there's no one here, leave it to me Daniella Parker, I'll even let you admire the view, but it's not time to eat the cook yet" I say laughing and dressing only in an apron to tease a little more.
I'm starving, it's exhausted me to the last of my energy, it's good that I can take a break, because I imagine there'll be a second round before we go to sleep, the good thing will be to make the most of the time we have, it's as if I'm living every second making the most of it.
[...]
I wake up exhausted in the morning, my energy has been sapped, so I get out of bed and get my clothes, I put on some knickers and a T-shirt, and when I sit up in bed I feel Daniella's hand around my waist, she's hugging me all needy, she must be wanting more affection, I don't think I've felt this good since my relationship was going well with Croix.
"Good morning, my girlfriend" she said slyly.
"Good morning, my love" I say, stroking her head.
She soon got up too, grabbing her dressing gown, this is how she usually sleeps every day, so beautiful, such a perfect body, I don't regret having started dating someone so beautiful, it was worth every moment I spent with her.
As she was getting changed, she picked up some things from the food cupboard and handed them to me, so we went to breakfast together, early in the morning, filling our bellies. I even made some fried eggs to go with the good morning food.
"Hmmmmm, to think that it sounds like we're married, but in reality we're just starting a day of dating, it's so cute, our second day together" said Daniella.
"He's already thinking about marriage, so we can't even get married" I say, making things feel different.
"Oh that's right, they haven't legalised it so far, it's a waste of time, but we can still get married another way, apart from the fact that as witches our marriage is recognised, weren't your mothers recognised?" I shake my head in denial.
"The witches' law at the time followed the pattern of Session 28, they couldn't legally marry as witches, so much so that Diana is only recognised as Bernadette's daughter and Hellene only as Laura's daughter, even though they are both biologically daughters of the two, but anyway, who knows, one day, you're too hasty to
think about marriage when we've only just started dating" I say to her, who lets out a little laugh and then pops me in the mouth.
We then hear a knock on the door and it opens: it's Becca, she comes in and she's accompanied by the girls, which I'm a little shocked they've come so soon, I didn't imagine she'd bring all the girls here at once, but that's not so bad, the good thing is that they'll know the news.
"What a mess that room must have been yesterday is unwritten" said Patricia.
"So what news were you going to tell Becca? We got out of bed early for this" said Brooke.
"And then Chariot..." Becca said and I nodded.
"Yes, Daniella Parker and I are dating, but for the nine witches' sake don't spread this news all over Luna Nova, you know how the teachers get very upset when there's a sapphic relationship between witches" I say to the girls.
They were in shock, all of them screamed and jumped for joy, and we just celebrated together, Daniella just held on to her dressing gown for a while as it was the only thing she was wearing and she was afraid of it opening, no matter how well it was tied, it was a very warm celebration and at the end of the day, I think they had been waiting for news like this.
"Look, I don't think a relationship like yours is right, but I can tell you're finally together, I knew it would happen one day or another" Ah Patricia the gay homophobe in denial.
"They just needed to finally talk, because they seemed to have been dating for a while" said Becca.
"There's no need to mention anything before that, things weren't that good Becca, you know what a difficult year it was for Chariot, I just acted like any normal person and gave her the support she deserved" And that's why she's more deserving of dating, because of her huge heart.
"Ah, the important thing is that our friend is finally feeling even better, Shiny Chariot has a partner, I don't think the fans would like that idea very much, but on the other hand they don't need to know, only me, and I'm very proud of that, I'll be able to witness Shiny Chariot living this romance up close, it's the kind of thing that everyone always has to appreciate" said Eun.
"You don't have to push all this passion for sapphic couples, especially real ones like hers" said Brooke.
"Ah, you know how I have good taste, a simple lesbian loves to see a couple of girls being happy" said Park.
"We have to celebrate this moment, where's the champagne?" Tsugumi said and I even forgot to get one for the moment with Daniella, but soon Becca appeared with a bottle.
"Did you think I'd leave that out?" Ohhhh now it's going to be interesting.
We filled glasses of champagne together, we touched glasses, this whole happy moment with the people I love so much, it was really marvellous, we drank and I even gave Parker my glass and she hers, which we drank together at the same time and then we kissed, now I don't have to be afraid to show my feelings for her, it's going to be really good here.
"Now what are we going to do? We've got a couple turning up, shall we play?" Ryouko asks
"Let's dance, see who's the best" said Tsugumi.
"Ah, it's time for me to become the dancefloor assassin" I say, heading for the dance mat.
"Let's see if you can send Michael as well as I can, love" said my girlfriend.
"Look, the girlfriends won't stop competing with each other, as if they were between knives and bullets" said Becca.
And the music is starting to play, we've even put Maniac on to start with, she's not going to be that easy in a dressing gown, so I've got the advantage, although I'm in a T-shirt and knickers, any wind will show too much, but come on, time for the flashdance.
I'm really happy today, I haven't felt like this in months, thank you for everything Daniella, I'm really happy
that our romance is working and flowing well, I'm now being rewarded for the value I've placed on someone who valued me.
[...]
What a day, what a weekend, I text my mum and take a photo of me with Daniella, and her mobile phone starts ringing, and I pick it up to talk to her, it's been so long since we've talked on the phone, she's always texted me, I've even missed her voice.
"Look, you've finally got the hang of it girl, that's all your mum Bernadette ever wanted, she always told me how Daniella would be a better girlfriend for you than Croix ever was and it seems you've accepted her into your heart, I really hope you'll be happy and by the way let me talk to her for a bit then we'll talk" I hear her voice full of pride, it fills my heart.
"Oh thank you so much Mum, I'll pass, she's next to me now and she's listening to everything, you can talk all you want, we're on speakerphone" I say to my mum.
"Mrs McLaren, yes I'm dating Chariot and I promise to take care of her with all the affection in the world that she deserves, I'm going to show her all the love that I have stored up here" said my girlfriend.
"I know you will, look I want you to take good care of my daughter, I know I can trust you, when it gets to winter come and spend Christmas with us if you want, or if you can, I know how annoying the Parker's are about that" It would be marvellous to spend Christmas with Daniella.
"Oh I'm going, when the holidays arrive you'll pick me up by car, I want to go with you, but first I want to go to my family's house, I want to break their faces" Parker said, wanting to cause a stir.
"Ah, I like you, wanting to cause a stir, you're one of mine, I'll park the car right in front of your family's house waiting for you, you can be sure of that, just let me know when you're going and I'll wait in Cardiff, I already know the result will be one of those shambles" my girlfriend even laughs, how could my mum want to cause a stir with that.
"Chariot tells me I'm welcome here, is that true?" I'm sure of it.
"You're one of us, my house is your house, make yourself at home, you've been making my daughter happy and you can stay here as long as you like, you can even live with Chariot or marry her, stay together and be happy as a family, I'll be rooting for that" Ah here comes my mum with that one.
"Mum!" I say embarrassed.
"I'm just telling you the truth girl, but anyway, take care and be sure that you're welcome here at home, you can live with us, pack your bags, this will be a comfortable home with you and we'll accept you as you are" I think Daniella is loving it.
"Thank you so much Mrs McLaren, you're the best mum Chariot could have! I'm very grateful that you've offered me a place to stay" said my girlfriend.
"I'm not the best mum, that's for Bernadette. You can call me Laura, I'm part of the family, you don't have to be so formal"
"I didn't say she was going to let you stay at the house" I say to Daniella.
"Thanks for everything, you two, I love you, I have the best mother-in-law in the world and the best girlfriend, I think I won the lottery today, that's all I need to be happy" said the smiling Parker, who even hugged me.
"I thank you and repeat that Bernadette is a better mother-in-law than me, enjoy your time, I'm going now, I'm proud to see you smiling, I've missed hearing my daughter's voice and seeing that she's doing well this year at Luna Nova fills me with happiness, I'm happy with the girls you've helped and now with your relationship, that's what you deserve, happiness" said my mum who hung up the call and I get emotional.
"Chariot, your mum is wonderful, I wanted a mum like that, she seems so nice just from her voice and the way she spoke to Daniella, you're very lucky Chariot" said Brooke.
"I can't believe you're close to the McLaren Chariot" By the nine witches I forgot that detail, we have a Williams here.
"Eh, Patricia, I didn't want to say it, but she kind of adopted me and she's a wonderful mum and..." She just hugged me.
"She's a marvellous person... I hate how everything I believed in has been proven wrong, but hearing Laura McLaren talk like that changed things, she's a better mum than mine ever was, I really envy you Chariot McLaren, so now it all makes sense why your career has become what it has" Patricia said, which I found strange.
"I'm sorry I kept this from you, Patricia" I say, scratching the back of my neck.
"I don't think I have much to say about it, I met a good friend from a rival family and the rival family really isn't bad, you're really good people, I'm still trying to process everything, but anyway... One day we'll talk about it" said the blonde.
I'm scared now, I had to have been stupid to activate the speakerphone, that's how Daniella always refers to my mum anyway, there's no hiding it, I hope I don't end up causing a fuss over something like that, really, things could get a lot worse, even more so since she has this rivalry, but anyway, I'd better enjoy the day.
"It was only a matter of time, this was the beginning of my second romance in life, the last one too, at least ofromance, not of a girl, but anyway, this was my longest relationship and you'll see how I could havedestroyed the biggest chance I had in my life of being happy, but let's see how things turn out, because thisyear everything has been getting better, after the trauma that came in the middle of it."
See you, love witches...