with the courage of stars

“Hey, eyes up here.” Johnny smirked as he left the showers topless. “Yeah, yeah. Go on all you want, I forgot my shirt in my room..”

Frowning at himself, ashamed at the very unwelcoming greeting he gave her, the flying instructor dropped his fists and half turned toward her, shaking his head gently. “No, it’s fine, stay,” he said between breaths. “I’m sorry, that was pretty rude of me.”

The redhead furrowed her eyebrows as he changed his mind, but she didn’t oppose. The girl set down her bag and ran her fingers through her hair before tying it into a ponytail, “It’s totally fine; people can’t be nice all the time, right?” she joked lightly, smiling at him “name’s Iris.”

“well perhaps i am a grump,” he muttered, narrowing his eyes together, “but i definitely don’t pout.” his lips were almost pressed into a solemn line, eyebrows knitted together in concentration apart from the rare occasions where the studious look broke into a smile — most of them happening around iris, probably his closest and only friend which made it understandable. though, more recently he had been tutoring dominique very often and he supposed he could consider her a friend? he did enjoy her company, she was intellectually stimulating as well as eager to learn, which were never bad combinations. though iris was always first in elliot’s heart. the thought of having to leave her soon was upsetting, especially since he didn’t know where he stood since she had kissed him. “apparently so,” he replied with a soft chuckle, “because i definitely wouldn’t put that past pince.” the lengths the woman went to in protection of her books was admirable really, the ravenclaw tutting as iris revealed the truth. his eyebrows raised slightly at the question, “i’ve been good, busy studying and preparing for exams, a little more occupied with head boy duties,” - he never got tired of saying that - “but i’ve managed to keep on top of most things. there’s not been a lot of ‘me’ time, but you know i like to keep busy — how about you?”

HONESTY 8: What would your ideal lover be like?

“Looks wise, I love warm eyes and even though it’s not that difficult, I love it when they’re taller than I am. Then, Patience is one of the things I look for — my moods switch frequently, even with the slightest thing, so patience is definitely needed. Other than that, all you need to do is love me and my flaws, because not a lot of people manage to do that.”

“wait!” paige called out, waiting for the other girl to turn around. “iris, i need your help. i’ll do whatever you want in return.”

Iris stopped in her tracks, spinning around and crossing her arms over her chest, “It’s a good thing I’m a nice person,” she grumbled, “what is it that you want?”

“This room’s occupied,” he said in a grunt the moment he heard someone enter, all the while punching furiously at the bag he conjured out of thin air. “Come back later.”

“Right...  sorry,” Iris spoke, slightly startled by finding someone in the room she usually used to let off some steam. The redhead cleared her throat and nodded her head, “I’ll do just that.”

“It’s not as bad as it looks, I’ll live. I was just out in the pitch and didn’t see the bludger coming in time so that happened.”

HONESTY 3: Whom do you admire, and why?

“ My mum— sorry, that’s a right-down bad joke. In all seriousness, I’m not too sure that I admire anyone specifically, because I admire anyone who managed to overcome their problems and carry on with their life with strength and passion. ”

HONESTY 1: What is your favorite scent?

HONESTY 2: Where do you feel the most comfortable and happy?

HONESTY 3: Whom do you admire, and why?

HONESTY 4: What is your biggest fear?

HONESTY 5: If you could have one wish, what would it be?

HONESTY 7: Which event in your life shaped you the most?

HONESTY 8: What would your ideal lover be like?

“You’re shitting me, right? Nobody is that fucking stupid.” Ellie grinned, clearly amused by what she was hearing. 

“I absolutely wish I was; some people need to get a bloody clue, I swear,” Iris giggled, shaking her head.

➹ : WHAT MY MUSE WOULD DO ON THEIR 21ST BIRTHDAY IF THEY HAD ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD

☞: FIVE THINGS MY MUSE IS GOOD AT

☠: HOW MY MUSE WOULD CHOOSE TO DIE, IF IT WERE UP TO THEM