somewhere only we know;

[gilderoy]

They were dating. Like, really dating. And it felt so right.

Gilderoy sat at the desk in his flat, the light from the lone candle-- amidst his papers and plates left over from half eaten sandwiches-- the only thing illuminating his quill scratching over the parchment. He was going to have to clean before she got here. If she did come. Oh, who was he kidding. She was definitely coming to visit him. School was over for break, and Gill was more than ready to spend time with her. He'd just arrived home yesterday, but the thought of being without her for much longer just didn't seem like a good holiday. The letter he wrote her was simple and to the point, but romantic all the same. He just needed to see her.

Dearest, most wonderful, beautiful girlfriend to ever grace the earth,

It's been but a single day and night since I last lay eyes on your beauty; I cannot fathom another minute without you.

When are you surrendering to our mutual need for each other?

All my love,

mia

[ameliabones]

Mia couldn't believe it! The fact that she and Gill were now dating was the absolute definition of perfect. Happiness, she was sure, radiated off her cheeks and she felt as if she were constantly glowing with an unspoken, "Look at me- I'm dating the man I love!" The only slightly disappointing thing, however, was that the newfound couple would have to split for a couple weeks for the Holiday season. Thankfully, both of them were going home so it wasn't like they wouldn't be able to leave the castle and see each other frequently... Mia had just arrived at her parent's flat and had greeted her mum, dad and brother with warm kisses and hugs and was now on her way up to her old room to rest for a little while before her mum finished making lunch.

Mia flopped onto her bed, snuggling with her cat Pudge for a moment before beginning to drift off into a light sleep. Her sleep was disturbed thirty minutes later by a soft pecking at her window. She sat up ad rubbed her eyes, noticing an owl sitting on the sill as soon as her eyes adjusted. Heart skipping a beat, Mia raced over to the window to let the owl in and removed the letter from its leg.

Mr. Gilderoy Lockhart

This was the return address on the letter, but Mia didn't need to look at it in order to know it was from her true love; she just knew that it was from him. She read the letter with a smile on her face, already missing Gill terribly even though they had just departed from each other not too long ago. She sat down at the cherry-wood desk in the corner of her room and wrote her love a response.

Prince Charming; the man of my dreams; my Gill,

I feel the same as you, my love. Already I miss the company of your muscular arms and the feeling of your heat wrapped around me in the most sincere hug ever given. I miss the way you crinkle your nose when you laugh and the light smell of your cologne when we sit next to each other.

Would tomorrow night work for you? My dad and mum are going to a party at the Ministry and I'm sure Edgar already has plans with friends... Let me know as soon as possible, my love, for I cannot wait any longer to see you!

Love,

Your Mia♥

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[gilderoy]

Hey! It's my job to be romantic! You can't out-romantic me!

Merlin, I miss you. And yes, tomorrow's perfect. I'll have to clean and actually buy food that we can both eat; heaven knows this flat isn't girl-approved yet.

How long d'you want to stay, love?

[ameliabones]

Oh darling, of course I can out-romanticize you! But, that's beside the point, isn't it?

Merlin knows I miss you too, Gill... I've basically gone crazy waiting for your reply (so next time, let's not take too long, alright?) and I seriously? I just miss you. Really.

Oh, come on love- your flat can't be that bad. And what do you mean by food we can both eat? I'm not that picky, you know...

...Okay, so I'm a little picky. Anyway, I'm sure whatever you have will be perfect; just like you, darling.

So, tomorrow night then? I'm so excited! And... well... how long do you want me to stay?

Mia♥

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[gilderoy]

Hmm, you're sure about that, are you?

It's only been a day! Haha, I promise I'll write faster.

Oh, I know, but it's all old, gross, man food. Like beer and, I dunno, cold pizza. Haha. I will simply not tolerate you having to eat pizza while you're here.

I want you to stay as long as you'd like. I'd be fine with the whole summer, but I have a feeling your family wouldn't exactly appreciate that...

Oh, one more thing...

I can't sleep without knowing there's hope.
Half the night, I waste in sighs; in a wakeful doze, I sorrow.
For the hand, the lips, the eyes...For the meeting of tomorrow.

(Still think you're more romantic?)

All my love,

[ameliabones]

I'm sure that I'm sure about that, muffin.

Only a day!? haha You're such a tease, Gilderoy.

Want to know a secret? Sometimes, I eat cold pizza for breakfast... Beer would be new, though and probably not the best idea. Besides, you know how I am around alcohol; I don't like it one bit. Of course, that's not to say that I mind if you drink it! Anyway, so what will I be eating then? Oh! We should cook a romantic meal together- just the two of us! That would be so much fun!

I would be honored to stay the whole summer, love, but you're right... My parents would be heartbroken if I did that. So, let's just plan that I stay the night tomorrow and we'll see what happens the next morning. I think that might be the best idea. I'll bring an extra outfit just in case it ends up being two days.

Tennyson, nice. Oh, and this is war now. You brought it upon yourself, my Prince... ♥

Here's my addition:

"How did it happen that their lips came together? How does it happen that birds sing, that snow melts, that the rose unfolds, that the dawn whitens behind the stark shapes of trees on the quivering summit of the hill? A kiss, and all was said."

Mia♥

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[gilderoy]

Fine. I'll let you believe it, but only because I'm a gentleman.

I know, I know. I'm terrible.

Sounds wonderful. We can go food shopping together when you get here and we'll pick something out---just the two of us. Sound good?

Smashing, I'm so looking forward to it.

Bah! Fine. You win this round. But prepare to be romanced the minute you set foot in here!

All my love,