Sally-Anne Mayes (But Kind of Lovegood) (lescene) wrote,
@ 2008-08-08 23:22:00

It was finally time for winter break, and Sally-Anne Mayes was happy to say that she wasn't staying at Hogwarts for this break. She didn't want to stay at Hogwarts this time, contrary to the other breaks where she usually had no other choice. But this time, she had a place to call home. Sally didn't have to pretend anymore -- she had someone she could call family, no matter how loose the term 'family' really was.

The moment she had stepped off Platform 9 3/4, Sally planned to find a cab to go to Lionel's apartment. She hated Apparating, so she certainly didn't plan on doing that, but she tried to remember how much muggle money she had in her bag. Sally had a feeling she'd have to do some quick converting the moment she found a space that wasn't crowded by wizard families or confused muggles. That was going to prove trickier than she had planned for.

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lescene
2008-08-09 05:00 am UTC (link)

Sally found that same brick wall and leaned against it, looking through her purse to find her money to get a cab. She hadn't even noticed Lionel standing about five feet away -- he looked rather inconspicuous, to be completely honest. Sally looked suspiciously in front of her, not really trusting this side of the platform. Though it was a little less crowded, she felt a little bit uncomfortable as to who she might meet in the dark corners of the platform. It could have been anyone, really, and it kind of scared her a little.

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	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 05:12 am UTC (link)
	Lionel smirked a little to himself, finding this opportunity far too amusing to pass up. He glanced around carefully and then, still grinning, silently edged a long the wall, trying to sneak up behind her quietly. Lionel bent his neck just slightly to put his lips by her ear as he softly said, "Come here often?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

lescene
2008-08-09 05:19 am UTC (link)

She froze and paled as she felt someone's lips at her ear. Sally was already formulating a plan, which included mace, her wand, and a few punches and kicks she'd already used on people like Hestia in years past. She still couldn't hide the gasp. But when she discovered that it was Lionel's voice, she turned her head and slapped him gently upside the head. "You arse!" she exclaimed with a huge grin on her face.

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	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 05:21 am UTC (link)
	"You wouldn't have done the same thing?" Lionel laughed, hardly put off by the light hit. He held open his arms for a hello hug. "How was the train?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 05:28 am UTC (link)
	Sally quickly jumped into his arms, throwing hers enthusiastically around him. Oh, she missed this so much. "The train was long and boring and Snape-filled," she grumbled. "And I'm pretty sure Dorcas Meadowes tried to spit on me." She made a face. "Why aren't you at home?" Sally kept her arms rooted around Lionel; she wasn't planning on letting go anytime soon. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 05:37 am UTC (link)
	"Because I wanted to see you now," Lionel said automatically, his arms settling nicely around her. "Tell Snape I could still hex him into next week. Why would Dorcas spit on you?" He frowned, thinking of all the people who were mean to Sally for no reason at all. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 05:49 am UTC (link)
	"I'm glad you did," she admitted with a grin. "I didn't have quite enough money to call a cab," Sally teased, as if that were the only reason. "Tell Snape yourself because I'm sure he'll be stalking me or something. He does that," Sally muttered, rolling her eyes. "And I don't know, Dorcas is Dorcas and doesn't like me because I'm not Emmeline or something." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 06:01 am UTC (link)
	"Don't tempt me," Lionel said darkly, casting a few glances around, looking for Snape to tell him right then. "Do you have your things?" he asked, turning his attention back to Sally. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

lescene
2008-08-09 06:09 am UTC (link)

She nodded, pointing to the single bag that she brought with her. Sally kept most of her dresses at Lionel's apartment, except for a few. It was just better to keep them there, especially when she got out to visit him whenever she could. Lately, though, it was a lot harder to get away. She reached down and put it on her shoulder. "Why has it been so long since I've seen you?" she complained.

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	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 06:26 am UTC (link)
	Lionel slipped the bag away from her, carrying it himself. "Because you hate me," he said airily. "It's really rather heartbreaking." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 06:32 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, that's right," she said with a snort. "Because I hate you. Yeah, that's exactly right." Sally reached up and pecked him on the lips just to prove how much she actually hated him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 06:42 am UTC (link)
	"See, I knew it," Lionel murmured, pulling her back for just a bit more of a kiss, smiling. "Ready to go, love?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 06:46 am UTC (link)
	She kissed him back happily and nodded. "I want to go home," she sighed. "This past month has been exhausting." Sally wrinkled her nose. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 06:50 am UTC (link)
	"Exhausting" Lionel echoed, faintly amused by the little face she made. "Then come on, let's see what we can do to fix that." He took her by the hand and started to lead her out of the King's Cross, hailing a cab to take them back to his flat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 06:58 am UTC (link)
	Once they had gotten inside the cab, Sally snuggled against his collarbone. "I'm so glad to see you," she whispered. "I didn't expect to see you for a little while, but I really am glad I did." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 07:03 am UTC (link)
	Lionel smiled and wrapped his arms around her again. He loved being allowed to hold onto her. "Me too. I couldn't wait. You have no idea how much I miss you when you're gone." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 07:15 am UTC (link)
	Sally shook her head. "You have no idea how much I miss you when I'm gone. It's like losing my writing arm," she murmured, snuggling against his shoulder. "Inconvenient." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 07:23 am UTC (link)
	His lips found her hair, brushing softly over it. "So don't leave," Lionel suggested, a little muffled. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 07:26 am UTC (link)
	Sally shut her eyes tight and took a deep breath. She could have sworn he'd just said that, and after all of those months convincing her it was better for her to stay at Hogwarts, finish up, was he actually going to say that? No. She must have misheard. "What?" she asked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 07:34 am UTC (link)
	Lionel didn't hardly move, but shut his own eyes as well. "I am being very selfish right now, I'm sorry," he said, knowing that it would be for the best for Sally to finish out the year. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 07:59 am UTC (link)
	She whispered, "No. Don't be sorry." Sally didn't want to turn her head. His lips felt so wonderful in her hair, and she didn't want to ruin anything. "I don't want to go back." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 08:15 am UTC (link)
	"I know," Lionel agreed. He could hardly blame her, and how could he really tell her to stay, if he left for the same reasons she wanted to? He sighed. "It's just a little while longer." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 08:34 am UTC (link)
	She molded herself closer to him. "It's too long," Sally sighed. "It's not as if it's even getting me anywhere." Sally was rather frustrated with Hogwarts at the moment, especially without Lionel. She wanted desperately to do what she wanted, stay with him and work for The Quibbler. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 08:52 am UTC (link)
	"Sure it is," Lionel disgreed softly. "It's just a little longer, and then you'll be out. And then you can do whatever you want, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 09:20 am UTC (link)
	Sally nodded. "Only a little while," she told herself more than Lionel. "Do you have to do anything today?" Sally asked. She'd rather just spend all day with him than watch him be distracted while she lazed around. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 09:28 am UTC (link)
	"Finished up an article just an hour ago," Lionel said. "I think I can afford to give myself the day off." He pressed a kiss to her hair and smiled as the cab pulled to a stop. "Shall we?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 09:32 am UTC (link)
	She smiled and sat up, opening the door to the cab. Sally slipped out and stretched her arms. Merlin, she felt tired, she thought to herself as she yawned loudly to prove that thought. "What was your article about?" Sally asked casually. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-09 09:42 am UTC (link)
	Lionel laughed faintly at her yawn, handing a little muggle money over to the driver before returning to her side and walking up the steps to his front door. "Disappearing jungle frogs being eaten as delicacies in the Amazon and giving invisibility powers to local indigenous muggles," he answered, fishing through is pockets for his keys. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-09 08:29 pm UTC (link)
	Sally blinked and then grinned. She wasn't surprised anymore about things like this. It was so normal for Lionel to think of something so crazy yet so sensible at the same time. That was one of the things she liked best about him. "It sounds brilliant," she commented. "I can't wait to read it, really." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-10 05:46 pm UTC (link)
	Lionel shrugged modestly. "It's alright," he said, pushing open the front door. "You wanna take some pictures again?" He smiled at Sally, walking down the hallway. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-10 07:10 pm UTC (link)
	She grinned. "Maybe. What did you have in mind?" Sally asked. She was always happy to take pictures, even though she knew she wasn't the best photographer. She knew that she was getting better, but Sally had the nagging suspicion Lionel only kept her there because he didn't want to hurt her feelings. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sparkleboy 2008-08-10 10:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Artistic interpretation," Lionel answered airily, pulling open the door to his apartment and holding it for Sally Anne. "I think the real question is what do you have in mind?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lescene 2008-08-10 10:18 pm UTC (link)
	"Hmmm," she murmured, walking into the apartment and immediately flopping down on the couch, sprawled out on it. "I'm thinking... something sort of abstract," Sally voiced. "But I think that it would have to be posed instead of real life." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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