hold on, don't let go

I’d like to say regular price, but I have a feeling that won’t get me any sugarquills. So why don’t you tell me what you want and I’ll see what I can do?

How much are you willing to pay to a poor street urchin like me?

I'd like to say regular price, but I have a feeling that won't get me any sugarquills. So why don't you tell me what you want and I'll see what I can do?

-waves a few quills in front of her face, grins- How badly do you want one, Lily?

Er, enough to pay you..? Why?

-rubs her eyes, feeling tears- I’m such a horrible person Lily. I left my best friends so I could be popular? What kind of person am I? But you know Lucas my brother right? He’s autistic and I’m doing this so the kids in the neighbourhood won’t bully him. I figured it would be easier if they left him alone because his sister is one of the popular ones. I’m so stupid. -looks down- Yeah, the adorable one. -smiles a little bit- I don’t know, I told him it was alright before he could say anything and left. 

Oh Mary. -frowns deeply- That makes you the farthest thing from a horrible person. You were doing it for all the right reasons. Sure, it might not've been the best way to go about it but it shows just how much you care, just how big your heart is. And I promise you, very few of those popular friends you have are anywhere near that caring.

I think I don’t fancy the idea of giving speeches and meeting with teachers, but I do like to interact with fellow students and get their insight. I think president is definitely what they want me to go for, but I don’t know…I just can’t see it.

See, talking to teachers and writing speeches is something I'm actually good at. It's getting people to like me that I have a problem with. But I guess having your support will help with that. Did I thank you yet? Because I really wasn't expecting that at all.

-sighs- I just…I just can’t wait to get out of high school and start a new life you know? Like a decent one where I’m not alone in the toilet eating my lunch, or I’m at the “popular kids” table, being someone I’m not. I just want to be myself. He will? You think? I mean we had a nice chat, and I kinda asked him out but I don’t think his friends liked me very much. Umm, well, it’s Barty Crouch Jr. -chews on her lip-

Hey! You never have to eat your lunch alone in the toilet. Ever. There's always room at my table and if not, I'll eat in the bathroom with you. But don't ever think you have to be alone, okay? -hugs her again, squeezing a bit tighter this time- Barty Crouch? I don't think I know him. Is he that blond guy? What did he say when you asked him out?

A good day to start. I wanted to be vice president since I was a freshman. Lame huh?

I don't think that's lame. It's quite ambitious, actually. Why vice president and not president, though? Not that I want you to change your mind. Just curious.

That’s sort of besides the point. I think being “well liked” helps but having good friends who are there to cheer you on helps too.

Well, I already have two people helping with my campaign... I really only made the decision today. I think I can manage it, once I get a good idea of where I'm really going with it.

-smiles slightly- Well, I haven’t been nice if you think about it. They have a right to judge me. I just hope he talks to me one day you know? You know, sometimes I feel that you’re the only one who tries to understand. I love you Lils. -hugs her-

-hugs her back- I love you too, Mare... but you really need to stop thinking so low of yourself. I wouldn't keep telling you how amazing you are if I didn't truly believe it. You know how much I hate liars. I'm sure he doesn't think you're mean. He'll talk to you. I'm sure of it. Though, I'd be even more sure if you told me who it was so that I could play matchmaker.

Excuse me?

I just mean I wouldn't stand a chance against someone as well liked as you.

Only for vice president. I think I’d like that.

Oh, good. The less competition, the better.

Right...

-smiles weakly- You know, I wish there was a guy who would look at me for who I am, and not what I look like. Isn’t there a guy who looks at brains first? Well, it’s not that I don’t want to get to know him, I don’t think he likes me. He thinks I’m a bitch. -bites her bottom lip- I don’t blame him, I mean he’s smart and kind and funny. I’ll have to wait till the pigs can fly if he would ever like me. -blinks and then grins- Oh, go with the beautiful Lily Evans? How could I say no?

Well, if he thinks that then he's an idiot. You aren't a bitch. Pretty far from it, actually. And if he can't see that you're a catch than he doesn't deserve you either. You'll find someone eventually, I'm sure of it. Someone handsome and nice who likes you for both your looks and personality is going to sweep you off your feet one day. Mark my words.