WONDERWALL;;

[gilderoy]

there are many things that i
would like to say to you
but i don't know how

Okay, honestly? He could not have asked for a better night.



He had to admit; when he first started getting ready for the Ball, he was extremely hesitant. There was so much that could have gone wrong. It could have been a terrible mistake. Really, if Gill thought about it, the night should have been a disaster. He was going with his ex-girlfriend, who he loved, but he loved her best friend more, who happened to also be his best friend, who happened to be going to the Ball with his bloody cousin. Blimey, what a soap opera. Gill seriously should have had the worst night of anyone else in the room. If he was being honest with himself, Gill didn't really even deserve to have a good night. He'd completely sabotaged the relationship with the one girl who could probably look past all of his flaws, and he was being stupid by pining over the girl who would never return his feelings. And really, if he stopped lying to himself, Simon was probably better for Bridge, anyway. He was a good guy, even though Gill really wanted to hate him. But how could he? Simon was making her happy. And isn't that what he'd ultimately always wanted for her? Of course it was. And as far as sabotaging his relationship with Mia went, that wasn't completely true, because there he was, dancing the night away with her, getting drinks, talking to mutual friends, and laughing at Hagrid's ridiculous dancing. Sure, he was more than nervous at first; It was like he was walking into a death trap. But the minute he saw her; all of the fears and doubts and second thoughts he'd been having....literally melted away. And it wasn't just because Amelia was beautiful. It was because of who she was; of who she represented. And that person was someone who loved Gill; the way he was, no catches or angles. And that, deep down, was what Gill had always wanted. How could he not be happy about that? Her smile and her laugh were infectious; it was hard not to have fun with her. Sure enough, within minutes of being in each others company, they went right back into the way things had been. It was like nothing weird had happened; it was like nothing else in the world.


Being with Mia at the Ball really felt like a fairytale. He saw the beauty in everything that night; the shimmering of the girls' dresses; the decorations lighting up the cavernous room; the feel of Mia's skin on his. Eventually, they had to run into Bridget and Simon, and when they did, it was easier than he'd imagined. It was like Mia had this bubble of energy and general happiness around her; Gill felt enveloped in it just by being in her presence. They ran into them at the drink table, and Gill shook Simon's hand eagerly and kissed Bridge lightly on the cheek; the pain in his chest still making it evident that his feelings for her weren't just going to go away. But with Mia there, it was like the pain dulled. Like it wasn't as bad with her by his side. He was sure he was positively glowing, and they chatted for a quick second, Gill's arm slipping around Mia's waist while he laughingly joked with Simon about dancing with Dumbledore. It was easier for him now; just merely by having her there. Astonished, Gill felt even happier at the thought; knowing that just by her being with him was making it easier for him to breathe. And it wasn't like he was using her to feel better. He actually wanted her there. Not that he hadn't wanted her there before; but now, it was like it was all being put into perspective. He needed her; needed her like he'd never needed anyone, and as much as it scared him to think he actually depended on her; it thrilled him just as much. Because he loved her, he really did. And as confusing as it was, it was going to get better. He knew that much. He knew it, it had to be true. Gill believed wholeheartedly that he could be in love with more than one person; he really could. He had no doubt in his mind. And somewhere, down the road with Mia, in his quest to rid his feelings for Bridget, he'd fallen for her, too. Some way, some how, Gill needed to tell her all of this. She needed to be aware of how he was feeling. He was scared, shitless, of course; he knew what he was going to say before he even made the conscious decision to talk to her. Gill looked down at her-- They were dancing slowly now, one hand on her waist, the other in her hand; He glided them gracefully across the floor. The music was perfect, the lighting was perfect, but Gill had a different plan. Suddenly, Gill began to whirl them into the direction of the tall, double doors, an amused smile on his face while he concentrated on making sure they didn't fall over. When they reached the Entrance, he let go of her, but kept one of her hands in his -- he just couldn't get over the feel of her skin; he'd missed it terribly-- and looked down at her, a grin slowly making its way onto his lips. "Let's take a walk," he suggested gently, walking backward with her hand still in his. She caught up to him and they began to walk. He chatted about useless, silly things while they made their way to the garden, Gill not really sure how he was going to do what he needed to, but leading her there nonetheless. When he looked over at her next; they were halfway there, and he suddenly realized he was taking her outside, in the middle of December, and she was wearing a gown, Bloody hell, he was an idiot.

"Oh, bugger, take my jacket, I'm sorry, love, I completely forgot that it's winter," he said sheepishly, chuckling slightly as he shrugged quickly out of his suit jacket and draped it across her shoulders, pulling her close to him to keep her warm. Blimey, he'd forgotten it was so cold outside. Well, he'd just have to make it fast, then. He picked up the pace a little, and before he knew it, they were at the Vegetable Garden. Grinning slightly, he weaved through the plants, completely staying away from the Venemous tentacula in the corner, and lead Mia, finally, to a stone bench set right in the middle. He took both of his hands in hers and just looked at her for a second, in complete awe of how beautiful she was--- really, he couldn't get over it. Was she always this gorgeous? The way the moonlight was hitting her just right--- she looked like an angel. And to him, she was. His personal, guardian angel. He'd really taken her for granted, hadn't he? He must not have realized it when they'd been together. But he knew it now. Merlin, he'd been an idiot. Actually, that seemed like a good place to start. "Mia, I've been an idiot," he began firmly, smiling a little while he rubbed his thumbs in smoothing circles on her hands, keeping her warm. He was shivering slightly, but he didn't really mind. " I broke up with you because I didn't want to hurt you. I just.... I was afraid, I guess, of--of---Well, I dunno, really, what exactly I was afraid of," he stated truthfully, the breath leaving his mouth in little white puffs. He looked around the garden, everything covered in a thick blanket of white, sparkling snow, trying to think of what to say next, how to word what he was feeling. He looked back at her, sadness in his eyes, he was sure of it. "I'm so sorry I hurt you, Mia. I was really cut up when I ended it, too, and---and--- and now that I look back on it, I realize that was--- that was bang out of order." He was stuttering a little, looking away again; mostly because he was really nervous, but also because he had no idea how in the hell to tell her what he was trying to tell her. Oh, well, he might as well just keep going. "I'm sorry I avoided you the beginning of the year, as well, that was just stupid. I just didn't know how to deal with it, y'know? Like, here's this amazing girl, who's done nothing but be there for me, and I just completely mess it up. I didn't know how to tell you how sorry I was, and I guess I thought that just taking myself out of your life was the way to do it. I thought it was what you needed." Oh, Merlin, he could feel it coming, and he knew he was going to have to say it, but, sweet mother of God, he was scared. He rubbed her hands faster, giving himself something to do, but he just couldn't stand it anymore. He needed to get this out, for both of them. He looked at her again-- By God, was he ever going to stop being surprised by her beauty?

"But I'm---I'm too selfish for that now." His breath was coming faster, the white puffs becoming more frequent. He leaned closer to her, and closer, and closer, until he was just inches away. Their white puffs were becoming one in front of them now, his eyes half closed, his lips inches from hers. She was so close, so close, and she was so beautiful; the moonlight make her skin look like porcelain and her eyes like the sea after a storm, and she loved him, too, she just had to. Because no one else could like Amelia could. He was hers and she was his and he'd always known that, but before he kissed her and put everything he was trying to tell her into that kiss, he had to say it, he just had to---- "I love you, Mia, I love you so much, I always have," he finally blurted out, the tension killing him and winning in the end, and then he was kissing her, like he'd never kissed her ever in his life, and one hand was behind her neck and the other was on the small of her back, and he was pulling her toward him, and oh, it was bliss, pure bliss; it was everything it needed to be. He was kissing her and she was kissing him back and he couldn't have imagined it any better; it was exactly like his books; just like the fairy tales he'd always read. She was his, she always would be, and nothing could keep them apart, not even his love for her best friend. It was messy, their love, but it was nothing if not real. Gill truly knew, deep in his heart; he hadn't been lying when he'd said that, and he just hoped she knew that, too.



Even though it was the middle of winter, he felt surprisingly warm.

amelia

[ameliabones]

Because maybe you’re gonna be the one that
- s a v e s - me

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Mia was having a blast and that was saying something, considering she didn’t normally like dances and parties.

The reason could’ve been because it was the night before Holidays, or because the great hall was filled with some many breath-taking decorations; but Mia knew better. The previous statement was true because of a certain Gilderoy Lockhart, who happened to be her date, her knight-in-shining-armor, if you will. She had to admit to herself, Mia had been a little nervous about to what to expect for that evening. She had thought that maybe Gill had just asked her to get more information on Bridget and to talk about his feelings towards her all night- and that would’ve just killed Mia. It would have torn her apart bit by bit, but the sad thing is? She still would’ve stayed by his side and loved him, no matter what. She couldn’t help it, really; Gill was her Prince Charming and, although it seemed he didn’t love her, she was still allowed to have fun with him for just one magical evening, wasn’t she?

Slowly and gracefully, she twirled around the dance floor with Gill, one his hands on her waist, the other clasped together lightly with hers. She almost blushed at that fact alone, knowing that he was technically holding hands with her, but was thankful she could refrain. She caught his eye and smiled up at him, noticing that the two of them were slowly inching closer and closer toward the doors that led outside. Suddenly, they weren’t dancing anymore and, although Mia was slightly disappointed he wasn’t holding her any longer, she happily obliged when Gill asked her to take a walk with him outside. They stepped out into the night air- both of them forgetting that it was winter and that Mia wasn’t wearing anything to cover her bare shoulders until they were engulfed in the chilly atmosphere around them. Luckily, Gill still had his jacket on (most of the guys inside had neglected them on the backs of chairs by now) and he shrugged it off to drape it around her shoulders. She loved the feeling of being wrapped in anything of Gill’s and smiled secretively at the thought. ”Thank you, it’s very warm and cozy.” She snuggled into it a little more as they walked, his arm around her shoulders, pulling her into his side to try and increase the warmth.

Gill began to pick up the pace and, before she had even realized it, the two were in the vegetable garden. Honestly, Mia didn’t think she had ever seen the vegetable garden at Hogwarts, but now she was thankful she had; it was very interesting, full of different things she had never seen before in person, things Professor Sprout had never talked about before in Herbology. As Gill walked her around a plant that looked like it could kill her, she noticed all the brightly-colored, still alive plants around them. It truly was beautiful in this spot. Gill stopped with her, turning to face her as they stood next to a stone bench. What is he doing…? Mia’s heart was beginning to beat wildly and she was looking at him with extreme curiosity as he began a speech about he had been an idiot for breaking up with her a few years ago and how he had been taking her for advantage and… At this point, Mia was so totally in dumbfounded by all of this that she didn’t really hear much of anything else he was saying to her. Her ears were ringing and she was pretty sure she was going into shock… When he finally looked back at her again, he caught her eyes and she was taken aback by the seriousness in his eyes. She smiled encouragingly, letting him know that she was there for him, that she was listening to what he was trying to tell her.

Before she knew it, he was slowly inching closer to her face and she could see the small puffs of white from his breath mixing with the cold air clearly. And then: he said it. The words she had been longing to hear ever since the day she had met him, ’I love you Mia…’ She let out all of the breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding in until that moment and was just barely allowed to take another breath before he plunged his lips onto hers. At first, she was shocked, not sure of how to react but knowing full well that she was elated by the fact that he was kissing her! Let me repeat: Her Gill was kissing her!!! Oh, it was just like they had never left each other’s side. She kissed him back with all the emotions that had been pent up inside her since they had broken up.

When they finally pulled away from each other, Mia felt as if she didn’t need his coat wrapped around her anymore- she was so warm and fuzzy from that kiss that she felt as if it were summer again! She looked into his eyes, so beside herself that she giggled a bit before replying, ”I love you too Gill- I never stopped.”

She kissed him again, softly and sweetly this time, almost as if to seal their fate; they belonged together and both of them knew it. ”So…”[/color] she began quietly, ”what does this mean for us now?”

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[gilderoy]

i don't believe that anybody
feels the way I do
about you now

She loved him, too.

She loved him too.


Her words sent him to the stars. He was so happy; in spite of everything going on in his life, he was happy. Mia loved him, just like he hoped, and when she kissed him again he knew she was telling him the truth, oh, and it was wonderful, she was so real and beautiful and everything he needed and wanted. He smiled, a little goofily, and kissed her again, "I love you"'s thrown in between each little kiss he planted on her lips, her cheeks, her nose, her eyelids. She was all his and no one else's. Who cared how messed up everything had been over the summer? She was here and he was there and they were together. This was what Gill wanted, and he was finally getting it. The fairytale ending. He deserved it, dammit, and so did she. There was so much hate in the world, so many people dying of disease and murder; so many broken hearts and salty tears, and Gill just wouldn't let Mia have to suffer the same fate; she was too important. He started laughing with joy, pulling her closer and chuckling in her ear. They were so silly; delcaring their love for each other in a garden with the moon hanging high. So cliche. So them. So perfectly perfect. He kissed her cheek again and pulled her down onto the bench-- Oh, Merlin, it was freezing, okay he'd have to make it fast--- pulling her close again and smiling.

"Well, that's up to you, isn't it?" He looked down at her and became serious again, but his eyes and his shoulders felt much lighter, he felt so much better knowing that he loved her and she loved him and--- "Amelia Susan Bones, I love you. You're everything I want and could ever need. Please, make me the happiest bloke in the world. Be my girlfriend, Mia." He scooted away from her, just an inch, and put his hands on her shoulders. "I promise, right here and now, to be the best boyfriend I can be. If you promise to kiss me when I'm angry at someone, I'll promise to kill all the spiders that cross your path. If you promise to make my lunch when I'm in a hurry, I promise to always fix something whenever you need it. If you promise to love me, Mia, to give me your heart; I promise to never take it for granted. I'll love you until my heart stops beating. All you have to do is say yes." His hands slipped down to hold hers, and he looked deep into her eyes once more, waiting for her response. But if she loved him like he thought she did, he already knew the answer, and it was going to send him to the moon.

[ameliabones]

And after all;
you're my - w o n d e r w a l l -

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Mia still couldn’t believe it. It had felt like an eternity before Gill finally spoke the words that he loved her and yet it felt as if it had rushed out of his mouth at the same time. Everything was spinning around them, but the air felt so still. She felt giddy with joy but incredibly nervous; in short, she supposed she felt like one big contradiction. Suddenly, she felt his warm breath and lips all over her face, and every place he was kissing seemed to leave an invisible mark of love.

Laughing along with him, she buried her face in his neck as he pulled her close. She breathed in his scent, his wonderful Gill scent, and realized that she had never felt so comfortable and at home. Suddenly, they were sitting beside each other on the bench and she was tracing his jawline with her finger, trying to memorize it so that she could do a rough outline in her sketchbook later. When he said that their fate was up to her, she smiled lightly. Of course she knew what she wanted for them, but what if that wasn’t what he wanted? Staring into the deep blue pools of his eyes, she answered him breathlessly. ”I love you more than the stars and the moon, Gill. I will do everything you ask and more as long as you promise never to hurt me. So, yes; I will be your girlfriend!”

[/b] She placed her forehead on his lightly, closing her eyes for a moment, just loving the fact that they were together. Then, ever so gently, she placed a sweet kiss on his lips, praying that this perfect moment would never end.

Although, it was very cold outside and they still had at least two more slow dances waiting for them inside… Two slow dances as a couple! Oh, Mia could hardly stand it! She was overjoyed at the outcome of tonight and wished that this wasn’t Gill’s final year at Hogwarts so that they could be a couple at school for just a little while longer- but, she knew that they would remain side by side even once he left. He loved her and that was all that mattered now. So, as they walked back to the castle arm in arm, she wasn’t sad that their perfect moment was over.

She was excited for the perfect moments that lay ahead.

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