lol *covers eyes*
 

“Well they must be of some interest otherwise you wouldn’t talk to yourself.” Mia would love to know what he talked to himself about. If he was anything like her and talked about the most random things. “You know they say, that the most creative people in the world are the ones that talk to themselves.” True fact.

Ah he didn’t want to see her dance not that she could blame him. Coordination and rhythm was not Mia’s strong points. But she would have done it if he had asked. She laughed as he pretended to get up and find some hippogriffs, she knew that he was going to do something like that. And she would have probably tried to juggle the hippogriffs if he asked her to. But she knew that it would be the last thing she had said that would really capture his attention.

Mia nodded her head and grinned. “I did.” She reached around to her back where the little purse sat and she brought it around and then reached inside. Thank Merlin she knew people who were really good at magic and helped her out with this. “It’s not much but I thought it would be something for you to remember me by.” And she managed to keep her voice light as she said this, knowing full well that tonight was their last night together. She pulled the plant out of the bag and held it out for him. “It’s an Australian native flower called the Grevillea and I picked this one because it can handle the cold weather.” She looked at him with a small smile but she was holding her breath, wondering whether he would like it.

The kiss although very quick still made her heart almost want to jump out of her chest but she managed to keep calm and not make any reaction to it. Pretty much how he was acting although she did allow herself a small pleased smile, it made her very happy that he would rather be with her then with anyone else.

He obviously didn't like her outfit. She stared at him for a moment and then burst out laughing. She had been wondering what that look on his face had been about when he looked at her. “You sound like my father.” Mia covered her mouth as she continued to giggle. “Neptune Bott is wearing less than I am.” Not by much but still. And there were quite a few girls walking around in very short dresses. “You don’t like it?” She asked him, a pout forming on her lips and here she thought she looked cute. Not stunning like some of the others girls but at cute at least.

Jackie sits down in the second seating area. She looks around and sees many other people have came as masquerade goers. Well it was only good for her, being French, and masquerades were French.

Cass watched the dancers that waltzed around the dance floor with a frown on her pretty face. With a mask on her face, no one would recognize her, except her besties of course. Normally, she loved events like this, it reminded her of her heritage and her position in society...but she really wasn't in any mood to party or anything. So with a sigh she stood up from her chair, adjusted her mask over her eyes to make sure that she wasn't recognized, changed her eye color from their usual aquamarine to a normal looking warm brown color, lifted the hem of her gown and walked out. She really wasn't enjoying herself.

*Giggle*

Now THAT was amusing. The Slytherin couldn't help but give him a sly grin. Because that was what she did, you know, annoy her bestie. Well he did vice versa. "Sorry, the mask was just inviting me to pull it" she smirked a little as she looked at him. N'aww it made his eyes water. Now she just felt guilty. Meh....

She could tell what he was thinking. About the whole Camera thing, it wouldn't be long until he found out what it was all about. And she didn't want to seem creepy at all, though it probably DID sound incredibly creepy. But photos captured memories yeah? SO that was her excuse. In case her memory loss ever happened again. *Wink* Pfft....lies.

Okaaaaay. Yeah she didn't mind TOO much this err.. Tight trousers discussion business but... "Too much information Oliver" she smirked and rolled her eyes. But his next words made the smile on her face vanish. The words, Seventh years and making the most of it, broke her heart. She hated the fact she would loose her best friend in WEEKS. Well not loose, but, you know what she means. "I'm trying not to think about that.." her tone changed as she looked down at her feet underneath the table. You could tell she was upset by it, clearly by the fact she didn't say anything for at least 2 minutes. Why did they all have to leave?? *Pout*

At least the change of subject was appreciated. "I didn't think you would care..." she said, the smile returning to her face. "Aren't you like, obsessed with it?" she asked. Which she totally didn't understand. It was just a film was it not? And it wasn't real unlike... School work.

"Well how do YOU know that? Have you ever seen her?" Eh? Yeah! Answer that one. Trixie raised an eyebrow quickly. "And the dress was cute, I WANTED To wear it. Plus I used the... Internet" *Gaaaaasp* "to buy it and it said it was a Goldilocks dress" She would never use that strange contraption again if it lied to her. "But that's BORING. I don't want to come as MYSELF. Its all about dressing up" she stated. Hang on, did he just steal her teddy? "And the teddy just finishes it off" Shame there was no porridge around though.

She tilted her head to stare at his make-up. "Who did it for you? In fact WHERE did you even get it from?" she asked. Did he just commandeer it off some unexpecting first year. "Because unlike you males, WE like to look good" she answered. "And if that means having to put cosmetics on then so be it. You get used to it after a while anyway" But that didn't mean HE could go around wearing it. NO that would be scary.

"Or, they are just so uninteresting that the only person that will listen to me talk is myself." And that is what the conversations he had with himself sounded like. Random and confusing, only recently they've been more confusing. He knew the reason for that, though. "They also say you are insane." he added with a wink.

Oh! Mia really did have something for him? Leaning up in his seat, the thought of her dancing and juggling hippogriffs all forgotten, he watched as she pulled her purse around and reached inside. A slight frown forming as she spoke of remembering her by the gift, it disappeared once she pulled out the flower. Not even registering that she just pulled a flower from her purse, Nikolai reached out and accepted it, his smile growing once it was in his hands. Listening to her explain the flower, his hand gently brushed across the leaves. "It's amazing, thank you." he said when she finished talking, and he found himself, once again, stealing a quick kiss.

And kisses are how you get girls to believe what you say. Not that he was lying about anything, but all the girls he.. ahem.. knew back at Durmstrang never seemed to believe him. It wasn't like he gave them a reason.. not to.. ehh.

Staring back at Mia, Nikolai waited for her to answer his question. Really! Where was the rest of her costume? Maybe she left it over at the other table when she was talking to that masked man. Hmm.. He'd just have to find that masked man later.. An eyebrow raised as she laughed and giggled, and surely sounding like her father was a good thing, right? Caring about her? "Neptune Bott," whoever that was, "is not over here with me, now is she?" Which meant he didn't care what she was wearing. A grin, however, did spread across his face as she pouted, and he shook his head. "I never said I didn't like it. I do like it. Really."

He just didn't want anyone else looking at her. [/jealous]

Marie was having a great time with Jimmy. Such a great time that she wished the night would never have to end. Finding her way to sit at one of the tables while Jimmy was off talking to someone she sat down to rest a minute. Maybe she would go find her friends and see if they were having a good time.

Looking around she didn't have to go far to find Mia.

O________O

Was that one of the Durmstrang champions she was with? And... and he just... KISSED her!? Oh, her friend had some explaining to do. How could she keep him a secret?

She then looked for Destiny and Evelyn. Well, there was Evelyn dancing with Josh and Destiny was sitting with... one of the Beauxbatons champions? What was up with that? How is it that two of her friends knew champions and she knew nothing about this? Oh both of them would have some explaining to do later.

What happened to the Nikolai she had first met at the opening feast? The guy who came into the great hall doing back flips and winking at every female that crossed his path? Well except for her of course. Their first encounter had been a rather memorable one. And of course she liked this Nik so much better.

He was anything BUT uninteresting. Mia did her best to keep the look of surprise off her face. “Well I like listening to you talk.” And she was pretty sure that she wasn't the only one. She laughed as she held out her hands to him. “I guess we both need to be committed then.” She was as crazy as they come.

She watched his reaction to the flower, still holding her breath. This was the first time that she had presented a gift to someone that she cared about very deeply and it would mean a lot to her that he like it. Finally letting out her breath when she thanked her, Mia chuckled softly as he kissed her again. That would never get boring.

“You're welcome.” She said beaming up at him, so glad that he did indeed like the flower. “Oh and I made the pot as well. It was one of my first attempts so it's a little bit wonky but I think that just adds to the character of it.” That's what people always say when their creative works don't come out right and Mia was no exception. Because even though she knew that she was not good at many things, she did take pride in her arts and crafts.

Thankfully Neptune wasn't over here with Nik because Mia would probably never get a look in if the pretty Ravenclaw was here. But he did like her outfit. “Then why did you...ooooh.” It had just dawned on her what he had been getting at.

“Would you rather I go and change then?” Because she would. Mia had been wanting to change into her PJ's for the past hour.



Taking her eyes off Nik for just a moment, Mia took the opportunity to scan the hall and check out the other students and what they were wearing. Her gaze hadn't gone very far when she saw Marie sitting not too far away and was staring at her.

Whups!

Looks like that secret was out. Mia had hinted to Marie that there had been someone special in her life but she had never mentioned his name. Not that she had been trying to keep Nik a secret because quite frankly she would love to sing it from the roof tops but well it was only recently they had worked out how they felt about each other. And she hadn't seen Marie for a while.

Of course she knew the reason to that and she wondered where her date had gotten to. Mia gave Marie a little wave while throwing her an apologetic look. She had feeling that the girl was going to drill her for information on the train ride home.

It was funny that Mia said she liked listening to him talk considering what had happened when he did try to talk. Of course that was before and it was because he was talking ALL about himself, but he couldn't help but wonder where that Mia went? The Mia that wanted to stick a needle in her eye? Not that Nikolai missed her. "I am sure I can change that." he smirked. "I could go back to talking about myself all the time."

But he had a feeling she might like that now.

Taking one of her outstretched hands, he grinned as he intertwined their fingers, the feeling of their hands together keeping his rather lame remarks at bay. He was such a mush.

The gift was unexpected. He didn't even think to get something for Mia to remember him by. But, then again, this wasn't going to be the last time he would see her.. only.. she did not know that. Gah, he did not think this thing through! Perhaps it was just the excitement of spending the summer with her that made him think less clearly. He was usually good with things like this. His thoughts were broken when Mia spoke and he managed a grin. "Really?" he asked mildly surprised that she had actually took the time to make something for him. He lifted the pot and turned it in his hand to get a better look. "I think it is perfect." And it was.. because she made it.

Then why did he what?

Nikolai stared at her once more, waiting for her to finish her sentence but then it seemed she understand. Oh.. she probably thought he was some crazed jealous guy now.. which he could be, but that was not the case this time. Well, yes it was. A sheepish grin overcoming him, he shook his head at her question. "No. No, you do not have to. Unless.. you want to? But I'd rather you stay. With me."



That familiar feeling of being stared at was upon Nikolai once more, but he ignored it. He was so used to it, and besides, he was there with Mia and he didn't need to go staring back at the people that stared at him.

As Mia turned her head though, curiosity got the better of him and he turned away as well, his eyes landing on a girl he only remembered from seeing in the.. few classes he attended while at Hogwarts. Waving to her, because she was staring and because Mia was waving as well, he leaned in a little to Mia. "Is she a friend of yours?"

She looked scary.

Beck didn't know what he was doing sitting all alone. He could've danced with any girl he like but he didn't want to even though most girls were asking him to dance with them. It payed off to dress as a prince. Smirk. Frown. Stupid girl friend. Kendall moved to America and he didn't want to do a long distance relationship but they didn't break up yet.

Hayley walked to where one of the seating areas were and caught notice of Beck. Should I go sit next to him? She sighed and walked over to him wiping a couple more tears away from her face. "Hey, can I sit here?" She asked pointing to the seat next to him.

He blushed at her giggle. That was maybe too much information to share but he couldn't help it. It was hard to edit some of the things that came out of his mouth. He took her hand and lead her through the throng of dancing bodies. He was surprised to see a few teachers cutting a rug, but he guessed they like to let loose once and a while too. Once off the dance floor he just found a pair of chairs and pulled one out for Selena to take. "You know something major always happens when we dance." he pointed out just as he thought about it.

Beck turned to see a girl. Oh wait he knew this girl. HAYLEY. Ugh. But seeing he is a nice person he would be nice to her. "Yes you may." Beck said to her. Between Kendall and Hayley drama. God! Where was Bonnie when he needed her? Oh wait Bonnie and Hayley weren't talking either. Well this was great!

"Thank you." Hayley said simply as she took a seat next to Beck. "We need to talk actually. About...everything." She stated as if it was obvious. Well it was. So where to start... "Where would you like to start first? I mean instead of having myself bring it all out onto the table." She laughed a little and then stopped.

Oh so now they have to talk! Why is it now? "Okay." Beck said. He had a seriously mad look on his gorgous face. "I don't know where to start really. It's up to you because you brought it up." Woo hoo. Beck was big time made at her but he tried to stay as calm as could be. Calm Beck calm.

Hayley sighed and nodded, which made her tiara fall off her head, once again. She left it off instead of fixing it. Maybe she shouldn't have been a princess, none of her dreams were coming true. "Well first of all, why are you still mad at me?" She asked calmly.

Wow!!!! Beck shook his head. Ugh. "At least give me chance!" Beck told her. "Oh trust me I understand your in love with Jayce!" Beck said sarcasticly. Beck rolled his green-hazel eyes. Everyone knew how it felt to be in love. I guess. Beck crossed his arms.

"But I do love Jayce." Hayley stated softly, frowning a little. A chance? Maybe later, maybe if she actually did like him. She ignored his facial expression and started again. "I also have another thing to tell you..my parents...well they...they happened to have burned in a fire..around 6 months ago." She said looking up at the ceiling so she wouldn't cry. She had been crying for about 2 weeks now and she wasn't even sure that she was going to make it to the end of the term ball. "I know you're mad and I don't need your sympathy. I was just telling you because I feel as if you care..so yeah." She said looking back at Beck. Now where was Bonnie? 'Cause she needed to talk to her as well.

Oh well parents dying. Big deal. "Oh I'm sorry I meant to say oh of course you love him." Beck said, coldly. God! Help! He wanted so much to flip the switch. Grrr...What was up with him these days? "Well..."

Hearing just the cold answer from Beck made Hayley feel horrible. "Look, I'm really sorry. I was once attracted to you, but now I'm not. I can't help that, Beck." She said frowning at him. She could do nothing about it, really. "And the kiss, the kiss was saying goodbye to it. It didn't mean that I liked you, okay? So stop going around telling everybody that I kissed you so that means I like you. I don't." She said feeling the tears fall down her cheeks. Oh great, MORE CRYING.

Beck stood up as Hayley started talking. "Yeah that's what you do. You just go around kissing any guy you want including me and that's what you say that it's just to say goodbye to it." Beck said, his hands shaking. "News flash Hayley you need to get over yourself." Beck wish he hadn't just said that but she had it coming. "Just try thinking about someone else for a change instead of not caring about stupid things."

Hayley's eyes widened as she listened to what he was saying. This was the point where she would get mad, she would release all the anger she had been holding onto inside of herself. She stood up once he was done and put on her angriest face ever. No one had ever seen that face. No one. "The only person I kissed was you and Jayce! I liked you, yes I did like you but I didn't like you so much that I would cheat on Jayce! I would NEVER!" She screamed at him.

"Oh and get over myself? Hello!?!? I've been fufilling almost everybody's needs my entire life! I tried staying happy and nice, thinking that it would be the only way I could be happy. Well I guess not! AND I DO CARE, I care about everyone, and I do think about everyone! My parents are DEAD, Beck, DEAD. I have no one else to go to except for my brother about things now! I think about everyone else except for me, I've done that my entire life!" She stated, lastly, collapsing back onto the chair, crying into her hands.

Beck rolled his eyes and looked down at her. Now look what you've done Beck. "Yes I understand your parents are dead. I really do. BUT you can't just expect everyone to feel sorry for you." Beck yelled. Again with the cheating thing. What the hell? "I NEVER said you had to cheat on Jayce. Really we've already been through this once." Beck told her.

Hayley wanted to throw a bunch of words at him but she wasn't. Oh no she wasn't. "You know what, I'm finished. I'm done. You're not worth it. Not even worth to be a friend if all what you're going to do is yell at me the entire time when I'm around you." She said shaking her head, speaking calmly. "I don't want people to feel sorry for me. And even though we already spoke about it, you'd rather have me break up with Jayce for you, right? Anyways, it doesn't matter now. We're not friends. We're not together, we'll never be. And I'll probably never see you again. Thanks for the talk, Beck. Thanks." She said the last part sarcastically and was about to walk off...

What did he just do? Stupid idiot. Fine if she was going to act like that then he was going to let her. "I never said that. And no I don't want you to break up with him for me." Beck told her. He looked at the wall and then looked at her. "Just remeber if he does break up with you don't come running to me." Beck said. "You'll know soon enough what you've just lost. You don't deserve me anyways." Bex said. That had to be the hardest thing he had ever said in his life.

Hayley stopped in her tracks while she listened to what he had told her. She spun around, with a final look at him. Her eyebrows furrowed. "How selfish can you be?" She said her voice cracking. "If this is really you, maybe I would never give you a chance in the future."