* 𝓇 𝒶 𝓂 𝒷 𝓁 𝒾 𝓃 𝑔 𝓈 .

               LUCINDA’S TEMPERAMENT MEANS SHE’S ALMOST ALWAYS too quick to react , & so despite her annoyance at his words , instead of spitting the first insult that comes to mind out at the boy like WILDFIRE , she takes a moment to reconstruct , feigning a grin on crimson lips ( instead of the foul scowl she wore previously ) and letting out a short huff . “ ----- that’s quite sad , actually . some of the BEST fun can be had on top . should try it some time , if your lame masculinity allows you to “ with that , she offers an entirely patronising pat to his upper arm . “ nah , that’s alright.... i’d eat you alive anyway , love . “

            “ ----- A KINK ? MERLIN , NO... “ the girl started , a smirk tugging at the corner of her lips , “ i’m WAY too vanilla for that " sarcasm , of course . 

              “ WELL.... “ lucinda started , crimson lips pursed as she attempted to stifle her amusement ( perhaps the slytherin was finding the situation MUCH more humorous than she should ) , “ ----- that definitely won’t be happening . HOWEVER , i have a stash of red current rum back in my dorm i’d be happy to share with you as a peace offering , OR , my last pack of jelly slugs . pick your poison , black . “ 

               SHE HALF EXPECTED HIM TO TURN HER AWAY , & she was almost wishing that he had ----- his willingness to oblige the slytherin being a harsh reminder of the sweet devotion he’s always had ( and still has ) towards her . but despite the short distance which still separates them , they’re closer now than they’ve been in a LONG time , and it’s a warmth that lucinda selfishly finds COMFORT in , regardless of how it may torture the boy . her hand grips onto his longer than necessary , reluctant to let go of the amenity the small gesture brings her . & so it’s with a long exhale , and the weakest of smiles up in his direction that she finally parts from him and leads him towards their destination --- their small trek seeming never-ending with the lingering silence between them . of course , lucinda had only one place in mind . the astronomy tower . it had been the location of MANY of their memories , an abundance of them returning to her as she ascends the stairs , the bitter breeze from the scottish weather striking almost immediately . even then , it’s not until she pulls a cigarette from her back pocket , the bud held between crimson lips as she lights it and takes a short drag before passing it to the boy , that she FINALLY decides to speak . “ ----- you remember the last time we were up here ? “

               EMERALD HUES ROLL JADEDLY TO THE BACK OF her head , growing tired of having to answer for her own ( admittedly foolish ) actions , reluctant to take responsibility in true lucinda fashion . “ ----- what do you want me to say , edgar ? i wanted to come over here , so i DID “ was the short answer . what she SHOULD have said was that she missed him , that there’s yet to be a day where she’s not plagued by the thought of the boy and how he might be .  but of course , he’d be a fool to expect that much from the girl . she continues to divert her gaze , her attention now focused on the uneasy & hasty tapping of her foot , a HABIT of lucinda’s when forced into an uncomfortable position . “ yeah , well , hearing you talk about being on a dating app doesn’t exactly make me feel all that fuckin’ great either.... “ it’s a throw-away comment --- a barely audible murmur , if anything . but his next questions catches her off-guard , & her brows furrow momentarily before a softened expression peers up to look at him . it’s a reminder to her , of times they’d spent giddy in one another’s company , sharing a cigarette in a sweet embrace & laughing about absolutely nothing . without so much as a word , a hand extends out as a silent answer to his questions in the HOPES that he’ll take it and hoist her up from her seat , hopefully leading the way . 

              APPARENTLY NOW WAS A TERRIBLE TIME to approach the eldest black sister , an uncomfortable & somewhat awkward expression showing on lucinda’s features as she made way from the young gryffindor to scurry on past her ( presumably to find a nice , quiet place to CRY ) . “ ----- jeez , who pissed in your cereal this morning ? “ the raven-haired girl enquired sarcastically , attempting to suppress an amused snigger . “ skipping next period , you don’t happen to wanna join me , do you ? “ 

                “ YOU’RE TALKING OUT OF YOUR ARSE , LESTRANGE . i could be wearing a black bin bag and i’d STILL get laid . “

IMESSAGE » gn :)

IMESSAGE » no sorry

IMESSAGE » consider it a farewell gift 

                 " MM... NAH , THEY’RE SURPRISINGLY DULL “ a sarcastic quip was exactly the kind of response expected from lucinda , a petty attempt to avoid any sort of emotional response to the boys words . it was a MUCH easier thing to do than to face the underlying guilt she might be feeling for how she’d left things with him . in which case , lucinda realised that perhaps antagonising him wasn’t one of her WISEST moves , & unfortunately now , she’d been forced to hear one or two things that she’d rather not have heard , all while attempting ( rather poorly ) to maintain a harsh front . rendered momentarily silent , her expression dropped and eyes lingered longer on his for more than the raven-haired girl would have liked . it was risky , knowing that green hues would speak more truths than her words would ever dare to . his words were a BITTER blow , and the latter were particularly hard to erase from her mind . he wasn’t over her yet . “ ----- yeah ? then do it . no one’s stopping you “ were the words she finally managed , though perhaps lucinda would have been better saying nothing at all , her words running COLD , with a tone that lacked any empathy . but she had to protect herself . edgar couldn’t know that she wasn’t over him either , & not even close to being . and so her gaze dropped swiftly , before it revealed more than lucinda desired . 

                  IT’S NOT LIKE LUCINDA’S DOING ANYTHING even relatively productive to excuse her for the foul expression that washes over her features when the male interrupts her . but it’s the one she greets him with nonetheless , not even offering at least a poor attempt of looking like she knew what the HECK he was talking about . still , she humours him , at least... and miraculously manages to tolerate a whole ten seconds of the song before she’s tossing the earbud back in his direction . “ ------ you have endless possibilities of shit you can do on that phone , and THAT’S what you’re wasting your time on ? “ i mean , lucinda likes to think she’s not one to judge but.... she’s definitely judging . besides , spongebob wasn’t even that good of a show . “ you know there’s like..... messaging apps , and shit , on there... right ? like , i dunno , maybe a friend or two would do you some good . “

                “ OH , COFFEE’S NOT MY THING.... sweet tea for me “ lucinda quipped with a clear tone of sarcasm lacing her words , & an amused smirk to match . sadly , it was short-lived , her expression quickly dropping to one of OBVIOUS annoyance at the mention of slytherin’s loss , her tone now not so chirp and cheerful . “ i assure you , that was a fluke... our records up ‘til now will PROVE that . but if SECOND place is enough to keep your pathetic little team happy , then i won’t ruin that for you . enjoy your last few months of gloating , because it won’t be long until we’re back on top again . “