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Emzily 
Egotistical would be the correct word to use if Solomon knew that he was Aurora’s first choice of a FUN companion. Truthfully, as much as he dreaded facing the sunlight this morning, he needed the laugh as his social life had fallen completely off the grid so far during summer. It wasn’t his favourite time of year, but recent months were full of teen angst amongst other things. Let’s just say that Solly’s fifth year had the potential to go very quietly, or go off with a bang. Quiet would be preferred, though.
Despite the glaring sun, Solomon was still wearing a beanie hat to tame the curls upon his head that seemed to be growing out of control. He had toyed with the idea of a man!bun, but after many failed attempts, he had decided that he totally couldn’t pull it off. Perhaps one day when he was capable of growing facial hair. Or maybe one of his girlfriends could make something of his mop.
At least 7 minutes later than the agreed time of meeting, Solly had a rush in his step when he arrived at the bowling alley, almost not recognising his friend but also knowing it was her there waiting because he knew she’d arrive before him. and obviously on time. He titled his head to the side, squinting his eyes because of the sun, but noticing the make up she was wearing. He thought nothing of it, really. She looked good, which was lucky for her otherwise he would immediately make fun of her with some sort of clown remark.
“‘Ello. Sorry I’m a bit late.” He used his hand to shield his eyes from the sun and to get a better look at her. His face relaxed and eyes could breath again.
If Solomon was late then Aurora had barely noticed. Or perhaps she just didn’t mind as people watching was a worthwhile activity whilst she waited by the front door. When her friend did come into view, the blonde grinned and bounded over for a hug as her usual greeting. She’d been warned of personal space boundaries and whatever but this was Solly and
clearly those rules didn’t apply when it came to best friends.
Or just friends. Or people she barely knew but who looked like they needed some physical contact.
“It’s okay, I was watching this family play” she nodded her head over in the direction of a lane that was occupied.
“Getting some super secret intel for how to get a strike.” It was obvious that Solly would be competitive and Aurora wasn’t willing to let him win without a decent fight today.
The fourteen year old hadn’t actually been bowling at this particular place before nor had she ever bowled with shrunken heads. It was the muggle kind she was used to where you had to wear those funny clown shoes with anti-slip which explained why she was heading over to the counter in just a pair of socks, her own shoes in her hand. Her toes wiggled as she asked the assistant for two games, up on tip-toes as she
still hadn’t gone through that promised growth spurt quite yet.