little devotional

[Lily Evans]

Dear Frank,

Pretty much. Your life is in my hands, muaha. Well. Your love life, anyway.

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[Frank Longbottom]

Dear Lily,

Don't let me down, Lilybean.

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[Lily Evans]

Dear Frank,

I won't, I promise! I already have someone in mind. How do you feel about dating someone who's slightly older than you, though? Only one or two years!

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[Frank Longbottom]

Dear Lily,

Yikes. As long as she's not too intimidating, I suppose it's alright...who is she?

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[Lily Evans]

Dear Frank,

Oh, she's not intimidating at all! She's Livy's big sister, Lila Thompson? She's basically Olivia only take away a lot of sugar and add on a bit of maturity haha. I think she'd be a good first date for you, seeing as she hasn't had a first date in a while. She broke up with her long-time boyfriend a few weeks ago, so she's just getting into the dating scene, too. You guys can be awkward and new at this together, haha!

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[Frank Longbottom]

Dear Lily,

Olivia's big sister!? You know, I'm going to pretend you didn't say she's basically Olivia because I'd feel awkward thinking about Livvy that way, but alright... I trust you. Yikes; recent breakup, though. You know what, it might just be what I need. So, how...is this going to work?

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[Lily Evans]

Dear Frank,

Whoops. Okay, Lila is nothing like Livy. Does that help? Haha, but honestly, she doesn't even look that much like her, so don't worry about that. I actually would've set you up with Livy if she was available, but I think she's quite besotted with Pierre, so that's out. Point is, though, I think you need someone light-hearted and fun at the moment. Alice is home now, isn't she?

Well, normally on a date, Frank, you two would meet at a restaurant, have a nice dinner in which you bond over the things you have in common and exchange light banter - if there's chemistry, perhaps even flirt a little! - and then you offer to apparate her home and, if you two have clicked, plans are made for a second date. If not, you thank her for a wonderful evening and go your separate ways and hopefully remain somewhat friends.

Haha. Sorry, it was right there. On a less teasing note? I spoke to Lila and she's very excited, so you're good to go. I can give you her address and you two could agree on a night that works out for the two of you.

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[Frank Longbottom]

Dear Lily,

Alice is home, yes. Should I still ask her for flirting advice? Or do I get to keep my dignity a little while longer?

Hardy har, har, Evans. Wow, okay, you spoke to her already. Alright. Sounds good. Yeah, I'll owl her to talk, and see where she wants to meet. Wish me luck.

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[Lily Evans]

Dear Frank,

Well, it's really up to you. I'm not going to force you to do anything. And I haven't told her about my plans of setting you up with people just yet, mostly because she has now left her house and is, apparently, trekking around England with her friend, Coco Calloway, so there's no way to reach her. I'd tell her myself if I were you, I know she'd like to know. Wouldn't be surprised if she offered to give you flirting advice without you even asking for it.

Good luck, and keep me updated, yeah?

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[Frank Longbottom]

Dear Lily,

She went where!? How was I not aware of this? I'm going to murder that girl. But yes, once she decides to come back, I'll probably brace myself and let her know. Maybe you're right, and she'll throw in some tips without me having to stoop that low.

Course I will. I owled her yesterday, so I should be hearing from her soon, hopefully.

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[Lily Evans]

Dear Frank,

Ahaha. If you want to spare yourself from a self-righteous "I'm an adult and can do whatever I want and can fully take care of myself so don't you dare reprimand me for exercising my freedom as a grown woman, Frank Longbottom" from Miss Prewett, I wouldn't do anything of the sort! Also, I didn't say she wouldn't tease you in the process, but then I'm sure I don't have to warn you about Alice.

Brilliant!

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[Frank Longbottom]

Dear Lily,

...touche. We're going out tonight; thought you'd like to know. We're meeting up at the Tea Leaf in midtown to have coffee. Cross your fingers for me! I'll owl you later.

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[Lily Evans]

Dear Frank,

Sooooo how did it go?

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[Frank Longbottom]

Dear Lily,

Fantastic. Lila's great; funny and sweet and I could barely tell she's older than me. It was somewhat awkward I suppose, but I'm blaming that on my lack of social skills when it comes to women. I told her I'd owl her to see if we met up again.

I'm not sure how this is all supposed to work. I mean, I like her, but I like her as a friend. She's...certainly attractive, but I can't see myself dating her, if you know what I mean. Am I weird?

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[Lily Evans]

Dear Frank,

I'm glad to hear that!

Well, Frank, it rarely happens from the very first time. Maybe you and Lila will be good friends since it doesn't seem to be working out romantically. At least it was a good first date though, right? Anyhow, if you're interested, I already have a second possible match in mind. She works in the ministry, some sort of secretarial position but I forgot where. We drank tea together once, and I run into her a couple of times in the elevator. She seems really sweet, very pretty, too. Her name's Jillian. What say you?

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