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Skeet was fuuuuuuunny. Aboli really liked his presence and existence. He was probably 75% idiot, but she didn't really care. He made up for it by being entertaining as heck. Also, her standards weren't very high. Aboli was just lonely from having been homeschooled for so long, she found anyone who was nice to her AND interesting to be a good friend. For now. Perhaps once she was at Hogwarts, her standards would lift. She also found his little nickname for her a little ~flattering. Heh! "It's Aboli," she said with a chuckle and a grin as she scrambled to stand up once more. "I couldn't help myself. You were too good to pass up on trying to prank." She winked. "Should watch out once we're at schoool....I can use magic there," she said with a playful tone. |
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One of Skeet's eyes twitched and he quickly raised his hands to his ears, protecting them from aLL THE NOISE. "Whoa WHOA wHOA! Do ya mind???" He said, as if he wasn't the reason behind the girl's screech. No, sir, he was very innocent. Don't even think about looking this way! Aboli's screech wasn't even that loud, but the Gryffindor was known to be a fan of exaggerations. Skeet made a FACE at the girl as he pushed himself up and onto his feet. "That old lady gave me an EARFUL!" Like that wasn't obvious. He didn't think it was funny when it happened to him, alright?! Maybe if they switched roles...okay, that would have sent him howling! "But you should find someone else to make your victim at school." The Gryffindor tutted. That was half a joke. Or was it? MaYbE? He would have been so into that wink if she didn't just make him look like a complete fool in such a public place, ya know? |
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She glanced back at the older lady who was still muttering away and simply shrugged. "She'll get over it. Old people always have something to complain about." Her Daadee was a perfect example of that. Her Daada, on the other hand, was probably the sweetest old person she knew. It helped that he was a psychologist. "I didn't embarrass you that much. Don't be a whimp, Skeet Skeet McGee." She had JUST come up with that nickname just NOW. "But fine. No more pranks on you. You can just help me get other people once we're at school. If you're not still MAD at me by then," she smirked a bit. Annoying people was her SPECIALTY.....lucky for Skeet, she liked him, so she wouldn't mess with him that much. "So...whatcha getting from this stand? What're they selling?" she stood on her tippy toes to try to see. The smell of popcorn wafted by with the breeze. "Ooooh! Popcorn..." Why did popcorn always smell SO delicious? Aboli could have eaten an entire ten course meal and if someone decided to eat popcorn, the smell would entice her to eat like an entire bucket even if she was stuffed to her capacity! Her mum, too! Perhaps the love of popcorn just ran in their genes. |
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Skeet had completely ignored the old lady now. He had the impression that if he looked back at her and made eye contact again, he wouldn't hear the end of it. He didn't need any of that anymore when he's got a lot of it at home. "Go on, then, go step on her foot too and see how that goes for ya," the Gryffindor suggested with a cheeky grin. However, even THAT is automatically wiped off his face when she attacks her again! She was so RUDE! "Watch ya mouth!" He also paused and made a judgey look at her too. "Funny nickname ya got there. I don't like it!" Skeet Skeet....McGee? WhAt iS tHaT? Lucky for Aboli, Skeet was 10000% down for all the pranks. It was HIS thing, and so was stirring trouble. One can only imagine the number of times he'd been thrown to detention and gotten into trouble at Hogwarts? OH RIGHT, HE WAS THINKING ABOUT THE POPCORN TOO. "Ya! I want some of em too but I can't decide if I want the confetti one or the berry flavoured one." Both of which were exotic flavours worth trying, if you asked him! "Will ya got get some too?" |
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"Well if that's the case..." She replied. Adding a nod before pointing to one of the stalls on the left. "The kebabs are right over there." Hmm. Did she want a kebab as well? The thought was rather tantalizing, and she was growing pretty hungry, but she decided to not grab one. Roselynn would probably just visit the leaky cauldron after her visit to Madame Pimpernelle's. With that being said, Roselynn said "Alas, I must be on my way. Have a good rest of your day, and I hope everything heals. Farewell Spencer." And with that, the lady had walked away. |
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Aboli just smiled sweetly at him. She would NOT be stepping on anyone's foot on purpose right now. She could see in the future why it might be beneficial to step on someone's foot...if she didn't like them...and then, she'd play it off as an accident. She didn't even think she'd purposely step on her brothers' feet, either. It seemed so violent. Not that Aboli didn't have violent tendencies-- she sometimes DID...but stepping on a FOOT seemed not her style for whatever reason. "Why don't you like it? It's not a bad nickname or anything." She shrugged. She wouldn't call him it if he didn't really like it....but it was such wasted potential. But they had moved on to the popcorn, hadn't they? "Both sound good. I just want the weirdest one." It was becoming a pattern for her, to try the oddest foods whenever she tried a new place. It was like an adventure, though, and one that couldn't result in any harm. She squinted at the menu...."PICKLE!" she squeaked. "THE PICKLE ONE." |
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"Ehhhh, well...." Skeet started and proceeded to say whatever came first to mind because he was like that. No filter. His mouth spat out words like a broken tap spewed water. "It doesn't sound like me! Gimme a cooler nickname and then we'll talk!" And no, if she was thinking about making him give up his nickname for her, that wasn't happening either. It's mami or none at all! Honestly? The gagging look on his face was too real. "Did you say pickle popcorn?" Skeet stepped forward to see if she was being serious. Did such a flavour even exist? But oh NO, it really was there. Pickle-flavoured popcorn. He didn't even like pickle as it was. Merlin, how dizgoozting! ".....Mami, that looks horrid." Not really. It didn't look that green but pickles and popcorn just didn't seem like a combination that would work, aight? Was she even okay?!?!?! |
Beth !! Well... Diagon Alley... it's been a while. In his own world, the Hogwarts alum watched as some students quickly lined up to make purchases from the vendor carts. He remembered how often Lucas and he would come here during their bro time or nervously bringing Maeve here before the two had become official. Gosh. What fun memories. His attention was stolen by two people in particular who were making quite the ruckus. He chuckled as he watched them interact- he mused that they must have been siblings by the way that they were bickering back and forth. He chuckled as he was reminded of a specific friend of his that he would always bicker with... Ah good ol' gumball girl. He wondered what she was up to now. He figured that she was probably breaking hearts left and right based on her looks. He took out his phone and typed a message to her. "Gumball Girl. I've found our mini-me's." He took note of the time. Right. In three hours, he'd have to be back at the studio to meet with his producer. Eying the time, he looked at the queue in front of him for popcorn and decided he had plenty of time to get someone. He was still a growing boy and he had to keep up his strength, right? |
The message on her phone had brought a smile to the normally perky little blonde’s face. It was nice to know that after all of these years salty still called her gumball girl. It was their special little names for each other. |
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Nah, not GG. She was a good kid so he supposed that she was probably picking up supplies for the upcoming school year. Just as he was about to send another text to make sure she was alive because it was odd NOT to have a quick one off sassy line back from GG, he heard a squeal. SALTY? And there she was. “Gumball Girl!” he smiled and froze as she wrapped her arms around him. She was hugging him? He chuckled at her response when she stepped back. “Hugs already? I take it that you must have REALLY missed me this time… I was just waiting for you to order some popcorn and…” He stopped talking when he saw how sparkly her eyes were. They were a little red around the eyes. Was that a wobbling lip too? Without second thought, Chase wrapped his arms around Beth and pulled her into a very tight hug. He gently rocked her back and forth, trying to comfort her and was just silent. “Who do I need to have a talking with?” He didn't like seeing people cry - especially people he cared about. |
It was honestly cute seeing that Chase was trying to text her again, after all it wasn’t natural for Anabeth Greyvson to leave Chase Spenley on read. Which she had, after all she had never even responded to the text. |
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“I-” he began to interrupt, ready to insist that he would have a talking to this young man. Chase tilted his head slightly, staying quiet and just listening when she spoke. Now was not the time for too much teasing. She needed him. He frowned when he mentioned that she and Ewan broke up. “Beth… ” Was this the first time he was using her name? He didn’t often call her by her first name – her name was pretty and easy to remember. However, the inner voice had always insisted on him calling her by a nickname. It just felt right. “I’m sorry. That must be hard and awkward remaining friends after being very… intimate—I mean close with each other…” he spoke and then went back to listening. Both eyebrows raised when she admitted that she thought that she still loved him. L-love? That was a big word there. “So… what happened between you two?” he asked, wondering who called off the relationship or it was a mutual decision. He chuckled. Her thank you was cute. “Oh I’m the best?” he teased with a smug smile as he started to turn back into the cocky Chase Spenley persona that Beth always brought out in him. Seriously she and Lucas were the only two who brought this side of him out. “Can I get that in writing? I may have to use that one day…” He paused for a beat. Comedic effect you know. “Kidding but I will keep your offer in mind, Beth. I think we should get some popcorn. Food always makes things better.” True Chase Spenley wisdom here, folks. |
Honestly, their friendship had always been such an interesting whirlwind. The whole having a crush on him that she had really tried (and failed) to hide for the longest time until she’d just told him yeah, I liked you for a bit….but really, this was Beth we were talking about. She lied all the time right? Right?...maybe. |
He frowned, continuing to listen and watched as she pout-frowned. Now the next facial expression to appear on Greyvson’s face made Chase wish he had a camera or at least wish he had been recording it because it would have made a solid gif. It also would have been the type of video that he’d hide away and then reveal when he did his best man/ maid of honour / mother of the bride speech at her wedding. Let’s be real here- Chase Spenley was very invested in this friendship so much so if she asked, he’d be gracious enough to accept the role. He wouldn’t show just how excited to accept. He’d act like he expected it as if it was the socially acceptable thing to do. Heh. He laughed. Then again, the thought of Beth being…. Yep. He had to agree with her. “Err… GG, I don’t want details… La LA LALALA LA I’M NOT LISTENING. I DON’T NEED TO KNOW THAT. LA LA LALALA. TOO MUCH INFORMATION. THANK YOU!” Please ignore the two crazy people over here, nice vendors. Don’t kick us out of line because we’re being weird. A man just needed his salty popcorn…. “Oh…” he said. Gosh, he was saying that a lot recently and just listening. “I see. So you guys… grew apart.” That was one of his biggest fears with him and Maeve. What happened if one day, he started having more fun with someone else instead of her. He loved her and all but the fear of them growing apart was very real. He’d ask Lucas for his perspective. Gosh, he wished Lucas was here right now. He’d be the perfect person to offer GG some insight instead of just awkwardly going “Oh” and “I see..” and “I’m sorry”. Spenley felt utterly helpless. “Tea? There’s a Slytherin goat? Lucas never told me about that,” he pouted. “Besides…” If he had longer hair, this would have been the perfect moment for an imaginary hair flip- but he didn’t so he just imagined it in his mind to help bring out his dramatic flair even more. “Besides, how could a goat ever compete with me?” Hand this man an Oscar now. Grammy, Oscar, Emmy, Tony – it’d be his. So popcorn was off the list… “Alright. If not, popcorn which I’ll add is deliciously salty. If I was a Healer, I’d prescribe you a full course of saltiness but I’m not. So instead of popcorn – what do you want. It’s my treat, of course,” he said, nonchalantly before realizing that he was being too nice and too straightforward and there wasn’t much flair. “But keep in mind… I don’t treat everyone..” Just very special people. He did take Lucas out for dinner the other night. He smirked. What a great night.. |
Even if he didn’t say that he was invested, there was a part of her that knew. Deep down. That she was like a little sister to Chase Spenley which was probably why the whole intimacy thing made both of their skin crawl. |
“I wasn’t going to share those details with you. Merlin Beth! A true gentleman never shares intimate details,”
he said. Though to be honest – part of him… Nope. Don’t go there, Chase. Not worth it. Not worth it. He folded his arms and dismissed the terrible thought that made him a terrible person. He remained silent, listening to her talk about how she agreed to it. “That makes sense. You want to be with someone in a relationship that’s genuine. You need some who’s passionate as you. Someone that you can disagree with but agree to move on, of course. Someone who drives you crazy but that’s always your person…” he spoke. He paused, thinking of people that fit the description for him. “A soulmate. You may have to kiss a few frogs here and there to find said guy but I’m sure he’s out there.” Chase was certain of this. Besides, any guy would kill to date Beth. He was sure of that. “But you may need a solid vetting process thus… I’m offering my services for a reduced rate. If you’re interested.” Hopefully she was following what he was putting down or offering… yes? A shoulder pat? He eyed her, flabbergasted that she just patted his shoulder like he was a child. *AAAHEM * He paused and then offered her a smile, before taking his hand and giving her hair a ruffle. Ehehe. Two could play this game. “Anything to help you out. I figured if I was too nice you’d think that something was wrong with me.” And that was when the sentence came that shouldn’t have hit as hard as it did. Oof… you’re like the older brother I never had and sort of regrettably had a crush…. Chase suddenly became quite awkward. He had never thought that she’d admit such a thing outloud but the fact that she just went and brother zoned him was unexpected… Also what was unexpected was his reaction… What… What … It didn’t make sense. Why was he feeling upset all of a sudden? He ignored it, putting a smile on his face. “Makes perfect sense now. But I doubt little Beth would agree with that. We knew she had a MAJOR crush just like Bella did in the Twilight series.” Mhmm.. Yes, he did reference Twilight too, miss GG. |
Beth’s cheeks were already flushed from embarrassment when Chase spoke up saying he wasn’t going to share those details. Merlin, her little hammering heart was starting to calm when he said that. ”honestly, I’m glad of that” she muttered without even looking at him as she took her hand and began to fan it at her neck. |
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“What do you mean by that? I just…. Get you? You’re you and I’m me…” he explained before silencing himself to listen to her. He grabbed her hands and held them in his own. “Beth, listen to me. True love isn’t on and off. True love is kind. True love is annoying. True love is a partner in crime.” He hoped that his words would help her. He let go of her hands a moment later and ran a handt through his hair. “You need my help.” He ignored her whisper. He had heard it but chose to ignore it until he added. “I’m still fun. Ask Maeve.” He folded his arms and pursed his lips. “I’ll have a team. A team of experts. Don’t worry your pretty head, GG. Spenley always gets what Spenley aims for.” He nodded. He had good luck, great athletic skills, and a smart head on his shoulders. He was a catch and was always in the spotlight- he knew it and he knew how to best use it to his own advantage. He may have been a Gryffindor but if he wasn’t a Gryffindor- then he was sure he would have been a Slytherin as his ambition shone through. “Much younger than me. Three years is a lot in experience,” he added with a wink before patting her head again. Baby girl. He’d have to send her that Mamma Mia song after this for sure. He chuckled, placing both hands in his pocket. “Secretly relieved at your confession,” he began and paused. He took a step closer to her and whispered. “But somehow I don’t believe you.” He took a step back and focused his attention on the menu. Chase would get her to admit what was what. One way or another. |
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Chase then offered a genuine smile. “Consider it a deal, Greyvson.” He balanced the popcorn in one hand and then extended his free hand to her to shake. He scrunched up his nose at her sassy retort on not needing to know if he was fun. “Get your mind out of the gutter. If you don’t want to ask Maeve, ask Lucas then.” Mhmm… Hmm. New thought. Did Beth even know Lucas? They were the same house but had he ever introduced the two? “You do know Lucas right..?” “Because it is more fun to have a team. It’s going to be like the Avengers except substitute magic for super powers.” He smirked, really starting to feel more dramatic now. He sighed, looking away from her and the imaginary camera that he imagined was right behind Beth. He didn’t even take note of her comment of having a pretty head. “I see it now – one day we’ll get to watch this moment as a cinematic masterpiece when they decide to film my documentary – it’ll be…” He paused, replaying what she said again after he heard that she’d take the secret to the grave. “Wait. What are you taking to your grave?” he asked, genuinely confused as he tried to run the scene back through his head. “OH.” Surprise Pikachu face. He stood like that for a hot minute before he raised his finger and pointed it at her. “Yes, you better take that to your grave.” He was getting very sloppy and losing his momentum. He brushed away fake tears and clutched his hand to his chest. “I had a moment of weakness.” Sigh. He blinked and pretended to play dumb. “You’re not sixteen?” he repeated. “When did you have your sweet sixteen birthday party then? And why wasn’t I invited? Hmm?” Heh. Every girl had a sweet sixteen, right? He chuckled when she huffed and got all upset about age. Hehe. They were back to fake bickering again. “My mistake.” He offered another smile, pretending to give in to her not being a baby. “I was wrong. You’re not a baby." Beat. Pat pat for dramatic effect and now here's the line."You’re....adorable." Chase Spenley looked absolutely gleeful at this moment when Beth reminded him of how excited he had been to find out that he was right. He enjoyed being right. He knew that she had had a crush on him. The next sentence really tickled him. Secretly want her to be in love with him? He was about to deny it and call her out on her dramatics but decided that she needed a little pick me up. He shrugged his shoulders and oh so nonchalantly, revealed, “I mean- would you blame a guy for wanting that?” Then proceeded to take a piece of popcorn from her bag. Not salty enough. “Anyway to answer your first question about our mini-me’s. Are they going to fall in love or…?” He rocked side to side, debating it. “There’s potential for those two.” |
Oh what was with that look? Chase seemed to have…”are you okay?...we should get something cheesy and melty and gooey next” she nodded as she glanced around the stalls for a moment – his wide-eyed look she had given her after the hair ruffle still making her laugh at least on the inside. ”and you are welcome, besides…I probably owed you for you…y’know putting up with me and my antics” speaking of antics, as she had said the word she had shrugged her shoulder and winked at him for old times sake. |
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MUahahAHHAH. "I KNOW it looks horrid and that's why I WANT it. I'm a bit of a masochist." Enjoying one's own pain seemed to be a family trait, didn't it? She didn't know half of what her mother got up to - but her mother could see it in her....the Ziggy clan enjoyed pain okay? "But I also just....looooooove trying really weird food. I'd put almost anything in my mouth, right?" She chuckled and ruffled his hair playfully. "Also, I live to see the look on people's faces JUUUUUST like the one on yours currently. You look horrified. It's hilarious." It was making her giggle even MORE. So when it was their turn, she cut right in front of him -- ladies first, right? -- and ordered her some PICKLE. POPCORN. Pickled flavored crisps were good so...why would popcorn NOT be good? |
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“Absolutely. Do you dare question my integrity, GG?” he asked, pretending to be offended. Really, he wasn’t. he just enjoyed messing with her. “I would have done it even if you hadn’t dated the bloke. You never introduced Ethan and I. Pity.” If she had, he would have been able to recognize the bloke for sure but perhaps GG didn’t want to get the two involved because they would have competed for her sassiness? He didn’t even know what Ethan was like… other than corny Dad jokes. She was rolling her eyes? “Well that was a LOUD eye roll, Greyvson,” he commented, folding his arms. For some reason, he knew that Lucas and Beth had met but he always felt the need to ask it. “Isn’t he the best? Hyung is always so thoughtful… I just need to help him with girls...” Well… A thought came to mind. Beth was single? Was it worth proposing the idea? “Do you think Lucas is cute?” Daniel… Daniel sounded familiar. “Was he the bloke you had a crush on during your first year? Or was that Patrick? I can’t remember.” “All an act, I’m afraid. Hand me my Oscar, GG,” he joked, returning her smirky grin with one of his own. “I noticed that squeal by the way. That’s enough confirmation to tell me that someone adores me.” Heh. He paused, listening to her theory about being a tumor but not bad. He chuckled, letting her go with it. “Sure. Why not.” He’d entertain the thought… at least. Oh yeah that’s right… He had joined for her birthday. He didn’t comment any further and instead stayed silent at the mention of a shared birthday event. A joint birthday party? Well the notion… “I think that should be fine… I’ll just have to ask my roomie, ” he explained. Not sure if he could host but maybe Lucas would be fine with it? Hold up. “Wait. What are you saying. You’re emotionally done with Hogwarts? What happened and what have you done with Annabeth Chase Greyvson?” Oh yes, he was using full names now, missy. He was very concerned. Mother Hen Chang-Woo Spenley in the house. “Adorable… Awesome… I never said there was a difference.” He paused and then shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly, popping a few more pieces of popcorn in his mouth. Chew. Chew. “But I never said they were the same.” She should know that she was pretty awesome. Then there was an unfamiliar name she mentioned. Cordelia… To be honest, she kind of sounded pretentious. He ought not be one to judge but…. Beth wasn’t fond of her twin? Wait. Beth had a twin? Chase could not tell if the She Snake was just pulling his leg right now. How come she had NEVER mentioned a sister to him? “Errmm.. interesting that you mention your sister now? What is she a mighty witch and you’re the victim? When can I meet her?” He doubted that she had a sibling. This was probably just a ruse to hang out with him longer, yes? He frowned at her comment, pretending to be disappointed in it. Then he just sighed. “I suppose that you’re okay, kid.” He gave her a wink, informing her that he was merely jesting. He knew Beth wasn’t fragile but he didn’t want to go too far with her. And then Chase really laughed as she mentioned the little girl hating the nickname. “Did she? I thought she loved it as she nearly tried to murder the poor bloke. She’s had it out for him for day 1. Hate and love… Annoyance and friendship… two sides of the same coin, are they not?” |
Beth Greyvson’s eyes widened with utter GLEE when pizza was brought up. ”that…or grilled cheese – not like cheese toasties but the ones they make in the united states with all the grease and salt and deliciousness” she smiled and might have even made a little bit of a slight happy groan sound at the thought of it. |
“Grilled cheese? Really,” was all he could muster back. He couldn’t stomch one after all this popcorn…. Sheesh.
Oops. Ethan.. He meant Ewan… The names were just oh so similar so the boy thought they were the same. “[b]No, you never did,[b]” he pouted and folded his arms. “You never asked for my approval.” Heh. Would that make her feel really bad and guilty so much so that she would feel compelled to buy him more things? Ehehehe. He frowned when she mentioned that her ex would have gotten jealous. “Seriously? Mate, you need a guy who’s okay with joking around. ” He nodded, slowly listening to her about the popcorn stealer before adding, “So what kind of guy do you like?” He ADORED Lucas. He was his best friend – no, his hyung – his soulmate in terms. But they were both interested in other people, of course. Even if people liked to think they were together wherever they went. They just had a lot of fun. “He needs help with girls so I may ask for a favour from you…” he admitted before pausing… “Then again maybe he’s too sweet for you.” Sweet, awkward, and lovable. He couldn’t bare to see his Lucas get hurt. No. No. He chuckled at the mention of Lucas’ orange hair. “So you DO remember that. Oh man. What a look. Lucas has the ultimate package. Looks, personality, and heart. Any girl would be silly to let him go.” Oh yeah- Reese was the other guy, wasn’t he. “I didn’t have a crush on Patrick,” he added, mimicking her. “Sure thing. You ALWAYS talked about him. Made every guy think you were in looooooooove with him.” Frankly annoying if you asked him. But- would he ever admit how annoying it was? Absolutely NOT. SNORT. “Oops. Did I say we were friends? When did that happen?” he added seriously before nudging her with an elbow and offering a teasing smile. Heh. Okay so they were somewhat friends. A pub? Both eyebrows raised now. He was very intrigued but slightly concerned if he had a birthday party with a friend who wasn’t his girlfriend. “I also have to get Maeve’s thoughts on this…” he explained, not knowing if he needed to go explain full detail of potential jealous girlfriend, yes? “Well… Introduce us,” he simply mused, reaching into his coat pocket to grab his sunglasses. He slipped them on, not realizing that the behavior was somewhat diva-ish. What? It was too sunny for his poor poor eyes. “Saltiness became a badge of pride.” Yes, it did. |
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