When heaven sent you !-!--!-! Lyra!

[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Will was considering what she was saying, and did he really want to be bold to say he actually liked her a lot. of course he had left it rather open-ended. Either way he was bound to have a mess up here or there along the way at some point. Even if he wasn't ready to give in to his peers and say that he actually really liked her. Will wanted to make sure she was the one, and hanging out with her would probably bring them closer together. As for what he wanted to do next, well Lyra's lips kept moving and he kept wanting to move forward to kiss them with his own.

Trying not to let his emotions show, he soon tried to hide them as best he could without showing any remorse at all. Until she spoke to him in return about their feelings, and did she really mean that, then again he was loving the way they were talking with one another. Another factor that made him think they would have been rather suitable together. Reverting back to his quiet self, he soon mulled over his thoughts on what he honestly thought of Lyra as a whole. Was she someone he wanted to spend more time with? Of course, he wouldn't doubt that for a minute, but this was her last year. That's it, he would ask her out to the Halloween ball or whatever Hogwarts did on that day.

The costume party or if there even was going to be one, but he knew that the Goblet of Fire ceremony would be starting anytime soon now. The end of the month was coming up and this was as best time as any. It had been a month now, and they were still chatting to each other, so Will finally perked up to Lyra, "I'd also honestly just like to sit down with you alone sometime to get to know you more..." he said quietly, not sure if she heard him, it was barely a whisper. It was obvious he was immediately shy around girls, and now his feelings were barely being heard. Realizing how low he had spoken, he repeated the same sentence to her.

Purposely making it slow and clear, hoping she wouldn't take it as a date, although it would more or less just be hanging out more. Will would be glad to hang out with Lyra a lot more, and perhaps even become best friends if not more. It was obvious he was interested as his cheeks went beet red.


notes- no worries

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

lyra chewed her lip lightly, unable to make old habits die hard. she couldn't help thinking about this being her last year. it'd be hard, leaving this place. she'd miss everyone, and just the whole castle and everything in general - but she needed to move on, and she wanted to be a proffessional quidditch player. the problem? wel, glancing at will, she couldn't help but wonder what she would do if, she hoped, something did happen. she couldn't fully well jet off far away where she'd hardly ever get to see him or anything... and he still had several years here. she was fine with making time for him or whatever - if that was what it came to. there's no point skipping ahead of yourself.

"I'd also honestly just like to sit down with you alone sometime to get to know you more..." lyra looked at will and blushed slightly, sure she'd just heard that and smiling. "i'd like that too ... maybe you wanted to hang out now? ... well, after breakfast?" she asked, knowing he meant 'as friends' and pleased to go frm there for now. perhaps it could transcend into something more...perhaps. it was dependant on a few things. mostly...that will might come to like her in that way - after all, she wasn't certain yet as to whether he did or not, and of course, he might find her annoying or too irresponsible or impatient and impulsive to be right for him. personally, she thought they were getting on great (hey opposites did kinda attract after all) but for all she knew, he could be begging to get away from her already. heck, he might have stocked up on food so he'd have the energy to run like a bat out of hell in the opposite direction ... she really rather hoped that wasn't true.

watching as her plate dissapeared, lyra guessed it was pretty much the signal of the end of breakfast - like always - and she glanced at will for any indication as to her question from a second ago. did he want to hang out now or not? unconciously, her eyes suddenly found themselves glancing at his lips, thoughts wondering what it'd be like to kiss him .. but no. she quickly looked away, chastisizing herself for doing that and hoping he hadn't noticed.

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[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Will was already predestined to have the greatest life of comfort as soon as he started talking to the house elves, and he would have to sneak out again tonight for some more hot chocolate. Of course, he also liked noticing Louis do so, and he couldn't help but drool at that thought. "Hey, you know how Louis always sneaks out at night sometimes? Do you do that too at the same time he does at times? I'm sure that must be slight awkward," he asked out of nowhere, since his thoughts were already roaming as is. Unable to concentrate on just one thought at a time, yet he wasn't sure if he was entirely sure his feelings for Lyra were honest to him, but he was at war with himself in so many ways at once. Well, it was a figure of speech since he wasn't about to duel anyone either.

Only if he was going to actually do an actual prank with her would he let it slide as his mind drifted off to the previous conversation from last night, then realized the Goblet of Fire Ceremony was tomorrow. That was definitely a big event and he certainly wasn't going to miss it. They would be naming the champions and he knew that Lyra would definitely be chosen. No, that wasn't right, he could be chosen too, but the results would be a surprise in the end. Will was only wishing Lyra would be chosen, so he at least kept his fingers crossed for her, even as he noticed her looking at him strangely. Did she just look at him like he had with her not just a few seconds ago. Nah, he must be imagining things, and it was definitely hard to read Will. It was easy to tell when he went rather quiet and silent about that as he was immensely shy around even Lyra now. Shrugging his shoulders at the moment, but soon he was looking up into her eyes.

The deep blush evident on his face as he tried to form words, boldly stating that he would like to, but still would like her to answer his question. Knowing she wouldn't deny him that, he soon spoke in return to her "Yes, I would like to hang out with you after breakfast, where did you want to go, the grounds or the dungeons to see if you can pull one of those pranks you were talking about and give you house points for it?" he asked softly, biting his lip. Not sure if he should do this or not, but it was his rules now. Plus he was a prefect, so he could easily give away or take house points from anyone that gave him trouble. Will felt invincible with Lyra around, however, he also felt like she knew a lot more about him than even he knew as he was still rubbing his shoulder nervously.

Wondering if she thought it was a cute habit as he bit his lower lip lightly, why was he acting like this now? It was immensely obvious he liked her now, and he was ashamed in that. Wondering what she would do if he just spilled his heart out to her right there, but he kept it all in looking down for a moment, then back up to her. If his face could blush deeper, he would have probably fallen over due to lack of oxygen to his cheeks.

Notes: I wants to huggle him so much xD

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

. "Hey, you know how Louis always sneaks out at night sometimes? Do you do that too at the same time he does at times? I'm sure that must be slight awkward," lyra glanced at will in surprise, not having been thinking about that at all, and wondering how his thoughts had suddenly jumped to that. she grinned lightly. "uhh no i didn't know that... are you and louis good friends?" she asked, being good friends with the fifth year hufflepuff herself after he'd accidently walked into one of her pranks in his first year. she'd looked out for him since then, kinda 'older sisterly' like, which was nice, because she had an older brother but that was it. her friends were her family.

lyra glanced at will and grinned at the blush on his face, unable to help thinking of how cute he looked when he blushed. then it was her turn to blush slightly as he agreed to hang out with her now. geez it was like some sort of infectious thing .. one blushed, then the other did..back forth back forht. someone from the sidelines might have been frustrated enough to yell 'oh god just ask each other out already' .. yet there was noone to push either of them into doing that right now. "Yes, I would like to hang out with you after breakfast, where did you want to go, the grounds or the dungeons to see if you can pull one of those pranks you were talking about and give you house points for it?"

lyra grinned at will. "well if i pull a prank...i promise to let you dock the points. then you will get to have the fun of helping me..whilst still being a good prefect. sound fair?" she offered lightly with a smile, watching as he rubbed his habit and the smile turned soft. after sitting with here this morning, she was pretty sure he liked her back... she'd been flirted with before and all that..she knew the signs. the thing is did she say something or not? or did she let him? what if he needed a shove in the right direction? or she'd read the signs wrong? see..as confident as lyra could be, sometimes a little bit of insecurities resided underneath. with her thoughts unsure, she suddenly found her gaze on his lips again, suddenly feeling a swell of want that he'd kiss her... and she quickly bit her own lower lip, forcing herself to look away and blushing once more, cursing herself for the lack of self control, and wondering if he'd noticed this one too.

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[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Will was looking left and right down the Great Hall even as he working to get up out of his spot, and was unable to think of what he wanted to do. As shy as he was being around Lyra, he was sure that here was some point in their relationship where they would finally admit their feelings to one another. Of course he didn't exactly know what to say. Like previously mentioned, Will was still unsure if Lyra even liked him that way. Of course, he finally just nodded in return towards her, but he thought that Lyra knew that he was good friends with the other Hufflepuff.

Even so, him and Louis were tight like brothers since they also were fifth years and appreciated everything that he house elves did for them. Of course he was going to be damned if he missed the ceremony at all, and then smiled in return. "Yeah he's my best friend, of course I know him, me and him hang out a lot, we also both like to go visit the house elves. Plus I happen to see him when I go for my snacks," he responded to Lyra. Soon enough he would be doing that later today, but even so he was unable to actually relate in the long run. Then again Louis was just as quiet as Will.

Though at times Will could be a little more defensive than the others in Hufflepuff that he was just about more outgoing than some of them. Lyra was one of the few that actually got out more since she was also the Quidditch captain so it was hard for her to sit still he thought. Unable to actually control what people did, but he found this to be one of those moments. "Lyra, I really like you, and I think...would you like to go out sometime? Oh, no need to worry, honestly, I wouldn't dock points either, we'll just say it never happened. I can close my eyes while you do it hehe," he said to her.

Then had a thought, "How did you meet Louis by the way? Besides the fact he's in the same house" he asked her politely, as he was sure it was alright question. Even so he was blushing deeply from earlier while he was already standing up and starting to make his way towards the corridor leading out from the Great Hall.

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

"Yeah he's my best friend, of course I know him, me and him hang out a lot, we also both like to go visit the house elves. Plus I happen to see him when I go for my snacks," lyra looked at will and smiled lightly with a small nod. "that's good ... ah so it's like a routine thing - the drinking with the house elves.?" she grinned lightly, glancing at him and then down at the cutlery as it dissapeared piece by piece along the table. lyra just grabed the last of her drink and finished it, before the goblet dissapeared.

"Lyra, I really like you, and I think...would you like to go out sometime? Oh, no need to worry, honestly, I wouldn't dock points either, we'll just say it never happened. I can close my eyes while you do it hehe," lyra blinked and looked to will, heart pounding suddenly as she heard his words. okay, he'd just asked her out - she was pretty sure of that. grinning slightly, a blush appearing on her cheeks she gazed at will with a steady, warm grey gaze. "i really like you too, and will ... i would love to go out with you sometime." she grinned and then carried on to say, "in that case i'll make sure it's a good one." she laughed lightly, gaze still upon him.

"How did you meet Louis by the way? Besides the fact he's in the same house" lyra grinned at that and shook her head slightly. "i was pulling a prank on someone who had got at me one day...and louis accidently walked right into it. he was so small and innocent looking i felt bad..and kinda looked out for him ever since." lyra smiled lightly, remembering the look on his poor young first year face as she made to stand and follow will toward the hallway.

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[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Will considered Lyra's words once agian, and didn't reject them either, glad she was alright with the fact that he hung out with Louis usually. Thinking it was slightly amusing how everyone liked the house elves, but no one had take the time to appreciate the simple joys in life with what else was going on around them. There was definitely a plot afoot, but Will had no clue as to what it was. It was just the sinister feeling in the air he felt surrounding him for a moment as some Slytherins passed him in the hall way. When he made his way towards it he looked back to see if Lyra had actually followed him there.

Thinking it would be cool to meet up with Louis sometime later on that day, but right now he was more concerned on where he would take Lyra today. Since he needed permission from his parents to go to Hogsmeade plus there was no excuse for going there just yet. Even if the school was huge, there were places that even Will had been no one ever visited, so they were likely dating spots. Will had to go to the Hogwarts Prophet to get some news on the date hot spots from last month. Shrugging his shoulders lightly in answer to Lyra's question he curiously glanced her over. Watching her blush didn't cause him to blush this time.

Instead he just nodded his head again in agreement with Lyra about talking and drinking with the house elves. "Well, I think a walk on the grounds would be nice, but as for Louis. Well, we probably met while going out for a midnight snack since he knows I'm a prefect. Of course like when I met you earlier the other day on the Quiditch pitch, it was sort of by accident when I ran into him, but we've hung out ever since," he said in a matter of fact voice. Letting her respond though as he was not telling her where they were going.

It was obvious they were heading to the grounds though. "As for the pranks, well let's just call it a good one for now, I have no desire to see one at this precise moment," he responded in jest towards Lyra as he smiled at her giving her a genuine one.

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

lyra followed behind will for a moment as they passed some slytherins - the other idiots spreading out in order to force her to step aside. lyra frowned and narrowed her eyes at the slytherins as they sneered; she didn't like people thinking they could step on her just for being a girl, or for being short or being a hufflepuff. she would have sent a hex at them for trying to pull a stunt like that, but as she was with will she let it pass, her shoulder bumped the slytherins and she frowned. "get a life," she muttered, rubbing her shoulder and moving forward to draw alongside will now.

"Well, I think a walk on the grounds would be nice, but as for Louis. Well, we probably met while going out for a midnight snack since he knows I'm a prefect. Of course like when I met you earlier the other day on the Quiditch pitch, it was sort of by accident when I ran into him, but we've hung out ever since," lyra glanced at will and nodded slightly. "it's funny sometimes...to think of how your best friend was once just some person you bumped into by accident years ago.." she said lightly, thinking about her best friend bradley, and when they'd met in their first year at hogwarts. they'd been strangers then, and now they were really close.. partners-in-crime when it came to pranking. they'd be that small fling between the two but that had been a year ago, and of course when you were best friends like they were, it either went one way or the other. with bradley, it had definetly gone the other way - best friends was the limit.

she walked beside will quietly for a few moments, looking about her as they walked, letting him take the lead to whereever it was he was leading her. she figured they were going out to the grounds, but she couldn't think where. "As for the pranks, well let's just call it a good one for now, I have no desire to see one at this precise moment," lyra grinned, responding to his genuine smile easily and shaking her head slightly. "don't worry, i swear that i will not pull any pranks as of now...until you are off during your other prefect duties and such." lyra raised an eyebrow lightly and grinned, half teasing him as she waited to see where they were going.

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[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Will was certain that the Slytherins they passed int he hall were the same ones that gave him trouble all the time and a small hex would definitely send them off down to cry to their homeroom teacher. Once one went crying the rest usually followed, and soon he was starting to just get used to Lyra's presence, however, it was slightly amusing that he had asked Lyra out just then. Unable to stop from just glancing her over every now and then until finally he started to think above what was going on here. The many hallways in Hogwarts sometimes got him lost, but he focused now on where he was going. If they were going to the grounds they were almost there already.

Responding to Lyra as he had noticed her moving around the Slytherins until finally he started to speak, "Well, I have to say that I've seen them do worse when I've been around them...however, a small hex cures a lot of troubles," he said to her as he had his wand out already. Will was looking at the Slytherins and then didn't bother doing it as he put it away after noticing that another prefect was on their way to deal with them. It looked like one of the few people he knew about, but even so he kept to himself for the most part. Sooner or later they would get what's coming to them as he saw a few rush past him.

One had a familiar face, but he couldn't quite place it at that exact moment in time, even if he wanted to forget what was going on through his head. Lyra had occupied most of his thoughts right now, and heck she still was. It was evident as his hand brushed along her own when she caught up to him as if wanting to hold it, yet he didn't make the move. After getting to know her more he would, as they were just walking along finally the grounds came into view. There really wasn't anywhere in general that he had in mind honestly, however, the Lake had come into view now. It was obvious where they were going and they were headed to the one spot where the gazebo rested looking out at the lake.

It was a rather magnificent view fitting of a first date, and if he wanted to impress her, this was the spot to do it at he was sure.
I can't tell you where we're going it's a secret, and I believe that would ruin the point of keeping it a secret, and yeah that's understandable. Of course me and Louis have been best friends since our first year so he already knows about you I'm sure, and me," he said to her teasingly.

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

"Well, I have to say that I've seen them do worse when I've been around them...however, a small hex cures a lot of troubles," lyra glanced at will as she tore her gaze from the irriating slytherins and nodded. "yeah, unfortunatly so have i..." lyra sighed and shook her head, moving on to keep up with will as he walked on once more, just catching the movement of him stowing his wand and wondering perhaps if he'd been planning on hexing them too or something.

she suddenly felt his hand brush hers and she blinked in surprise, a hint of rose coloured her cheeks as she flushed at the contact, wondering if will had reached for her hand then changed his mind, or if it had simply been an accident. she glanced at him then away, moving outisde as he did and taking a deep breath of the fresh air, unable to help a smile curving her lips upward. fresh air was also a good smell, it was the taste of freedom..of life and vitality. it was possibility and chance and everything .... plus...it reminded her of flying.

" I can't tell you where we're going it's a secret, and I believe that would ruin the point of keeping it a secret, and yeah that's understandable. Of course me and Louis have been best friends since our first year so he already knows about you I'm sure, and me," lyra's smile brightened as she caught sight of where they were heading, it was a beautiful setting, and her grey eyes were almost silver as they caught the glistening of the water, appearing like a surface of diamonds as she moved with will into the gazebo, stopping and looks at him with a soft gaze. "it's a beautiful place.." she said gently, still gazing at him. she'd never been here before.

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[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Will was starting to recognize a lot of the characteristics in a wanting woman when he saw Lyra, but she may have been small. Will knew that looks could be deceiving although he was sure that she was into him the way she was still with him. Even as they were talking and walking towards the gazebo, it was obvious he did go out on the grounds a bit by himself sometimes. Since there wasn't much to do here, and the hallway behind them was far out of his mind. The fresh air instantly cleared his mind, and there was no thinking involved, except for the girl he was with.

Will wondered if this day could get even better, but he was slightly starting to realize he was getting rather attracted to her. As for being with Lyra, well that was the only thing he could think about at this moment. Will knew that was a good thing as the gazebo came into site. Soon he moved with her, seeing her eyes changing color a little to look at the scenery even as he soon looked at her in return. Sky-blue eyes looked around for a moment or two until he finally started to remember entering his name into the Goblet of Fire as well. Wondering if Lyra was actually into him as much as he was to her.

"Well, I'm glad you think so, I just find it a good place to go for a peaceful, quiet place to let out all your worries. I never tell anyone about this place, ever, you're the first one, and others may know of it. I try not to tell anyone about it, but it seems a lot of other couples know about it at times," he said to Lyra. Then he started to finally sit down beside her, being bold and wrapping an arm around her waist making his move. If she didn't like it he'd instantly remove it as he looked towards Lyra. Not wanting to push this any further, but he knew that she did like him a lot already.

Why did feelings like this always overcome him in the long run, and now he was just making his move. Of course this was his first time making the first move to start a relationship and wondering if this was wrong of him to do. Lyra would surely tell him otherwise even as they were watching the glistening, sparkling water as it was displayed in it's morning glory.

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

lyra's light grey eyes traced the surface of the water, glancing over the inpenetrable smoothness of it, the colour midnight onyx beneath the glistening of the morning sun as it hit the occasional light ripple or two that lyra vaugely wondered if it were due to something stirring within the depths. of course there were many rumours of what lived within the dark lake, but lyra didn't believe them all. she'd been here for seven years now, she knew how this place worked. yes, she'd seen a glimpse or two of the giant squid once or twice, but other than that she'd never seen anything else stir. of course, there was every chance other things lived in there, but if they did - they remained well hidden.

"Well, I'm glad you think so, I just find it a good place to go for a peaceful, quiet place to let out all your worries. I never tell anyone about this place, ever, you're the first one, and others may know of it. I try not to tell anyone about it, but it seems a lot of other couples know about it at times," lyra nodded and glanced over the water still, a smile on her face as she ducked her head slightly, feeling bashful for some reason. "it is..it's so tranquil .. thanks for showing me it." she said honestly, glad that he'd wanted to share this place and feeling happy that he'd picked her out of everyone else to show it to... happy that he'd chosen her... and then felt his arm go around her.

lyra blinked in surprise but smiled warmly, looking at will softly and happily relaxing into his arm, even going to shift a little closer to him in response. she felt a warmth spread out from the place his arm touched her waist, reaching right to her fingertips at his touch, surprised that she felt quite so strongly and so happy about his arm around her. she was surprised he'd been bold and taken the move, but glad, and to show her emotions in return, she made to lean slightly against his strong form in comfort.


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[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Lyra was right about this place being tranquil and his thoughts could roam freely without having to be controlled by anyone at all or dealing with the annoying squawks of random people running boy shouting mudblood. Or some other wizard slur that would want him to knock them off their socks, and the only house that he had people do that to him was Slytherin. There were a select few others in the other houses that weren't as evil, but they still had their fair share of annoying traits to bother people. Will considered anyone against those types of people his friends, and even if they didn't consider themselves his friend. He thought in his midn they still were.

Even as his thoughts wandered, he also realized how close the Whomping Willow was to hear, but decided not to comment on that. Having only heard strange rumors about it from many of the Weasleys and the Potters too, since he was obviously friends with one of the Weasleys it would be easier for him to get information from Louis. Small world, especially with Hufflepuff these days, and there seemed to be more of them coming to the school this year too, one would think the houses were almost evenly aligned with their students.

Sighing softly he then smiled warmly towards Lyra as she mentioned the view once more. The serene tranquil nature of the lake itself seemed to shift in every which direction making his sky-blue eyes follow the waves easily. "You know you're welcome anytime, Lyra, I'm glad you let me take you out," he said softly to her, merely holding her up against him and then just enjoying the view. Unaware that this blissful year wasn't as great as it was going to be, but with the tournament going on. There would be much to dispute over.

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

the quiet was such a refreshment from the usual clatter and yelling and pushing and shoving. it wasn't often lyra came outside to enjoy this sort of view. usually whenever she came outside it was with a broom over her quidditch robed shoulder as she strode off for the quidditch pitch. the golden hoops caught her eyes now and she found herself looking at them for a few moments, thinking of the up-and-coming match between slytherin and gryffindor. she knew who'd she would cheer for - after all, some of her great friends were gryffindors, compared to the what? two friends from slytherin? albus potter and surprising chun au-yong ... that wasn't well known of course, and lyra didn't know what to make of it. she'd only needed help during herbology, and she hadn't known the girl .. she'd seemed nice but since then.. she'd heard rumours.

shaking off thoughts, lyra turned her eyes toward the lake once more, wondering vaugely if anyone had tried to swim in that or something. perhaps one day she'd try it...maybe for a dare, or for her last day at hogwarts. after all, she couldn't waste the time she had left here. it was precious and limited now, and so she needed to make the most of things. like now for instance. just sitting here with will and looking out of this beautiful landscape. that was enough. she hoped she never lost this, even when she left here.

"You know you're welcome anytime, Lyra, I'm glad you let me take you out," her eyes flickered from a rolling of darker cloud which she damn sure hoped was not an ominous sign of incoming bad weather, to will's handsome face and smiled gently. "as if i would say no, will." she said lightly with a small shake of her head, still looking at him with a soft gaze. it was obvious now that she liked him, and no need to hide it anymore. "i will always say yes to you..." she said quietly, tone gently as she hoped that she wasn't coming on too strong by saying that, or by the way her tone was softer than then she spoke to others. she couldn't help it though, she was someone who often let her feelings take control of her.

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[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Once more, he was certain that this was one of the best days of his lives, even with the ceremony coming up soon, he was certain that if Lyra wasn't chosen it was all for the better in the long run. It wasn't easy to be quiet and able to stare at Lyra like he did without having a giant crush on her. Especially since he didn't wear too much makeup since it almost made her look like a hippie at times. Not that he would say that to her face, but he hoped she wasn't a legilimens either since he hated when people tried reading his mind. Finally sighing softly her just cuddled up next to her, hearing the wind whipping by his ears.

Blowing his hair straight forward, causing him to blow a strand of his hair back up to the top of his head. After a few failed attempts at doing this, he had to remove one arm from around Lyra to actually brush it aside as the wind just shoved it back in it's place. Scowling at it, he gave up, and then smiled towards Lyra when she said that. What would happen when she left Hogwarts? Would they be able to last even if they were only able to contact each other via letters? She was older than him, and probably more mature than he was, but that didn't mean he wasn't like a hormonal five year old boy that let his thoughts control him.

Finally speaking up in return, he smiled warmly, "Well, I'm glad you do, but I have to ask, who do you think will get chosen?" he asked her softly referring to the tournament, changing the subject. Will knew she was hoping she would get chosen, and he was too, however, he was secretly wishing he got chosen over her. Of course, even if it was up to the goblet Headmaster Shacklebolt had acted weird during the first welcoming feast about the Goblet. Many students had entered their names, but it really wasn't a mystery to him who would be chosen at least. Then again, the results from the Goblet of Fire, usually were random but did equal out in the end so there would obviously be two girls and two guys.

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

as the wind picked up, lyra felt it lift her long blonde curls, whipping them around her face in an almost playful manner. lyra frowned slightly, flicking her hair back and shifting closer to will in the hope that his frame might shield her slightly, shivering slightly at the cold and hoping that will's body heat might help warm her up a little more. she wondered why it'd gotten so cold all of a sudden, hoping it didn't mean a storm was brewing. yet by the look of those clouds over the tips of the forbidden forest, the colours of skye blue had rolled into navy and deep charcoal grey.

lyra glanced up at will as he retratced his arm, wondering if he didn't like her cuddling against him lightly, but as she noticed him trying to flick his hair back too she grinned, feelling her hair flicker across her face again and she tried to shake it away, irritated. "see this is why long hair is annoying.." she rolled her light grey eyes and grinned slightly. "Well, I'm glad you do, but I have to ask, who do you think will get chosen?" lyra glanced up at will and tilted her head slightly, thinking over the question. "hmm .. honestly? i have no idea... but i'm hoping you or one of my friends... you?" she asked lightly, smiling gently. honestly.. she didn't mind if she didn't get chosen. the tournament wasn't everything to her, and if she wasn't picking so be it. several of her good friends had put their names in - will, louis, bradley, dunstable... and she damn sure hoped one of them got picked. she'd wave banners from the side lines and wish them luck!

she wasn't sure how long they sat there, but it must've been a while as her eyes traced the progress of the darkened cloud and her legs began to grow numb. she stretched them out, getting back the feeling with a delightful (not) ache of 'pins and needles' before she glanced up at will. "perhaps we should head back inside?" she pondered lightly, noting now that the cloud had stretched over the entirity of the sky and fat, cold rain drops had began to shatter the peace. damn.

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[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Will had indeed enjoyed the peace while he had been out here, but it had been short-lived it seemed. Even as the clouds rolling ahead made thundering noises as they did so and was unable to concentrate on anything at the moment. Stretching his arms and legs in either directions as he heard his joints cracking as if he was old. Even so, he hoped she didn't make a snide comment about that, but he wasn't about to stop from going on his own to just get up back to the castle by himself. Unable to actually focus entirely on just the way the sky was looking at the moment as Lyra moved to brush her beautiful hair out of her wonderful eyes. It was hard to say no to her at all...but not like he would, ever unless it was a dangerous idea they were about to do.

Standing up he moved towards the edge of the gazebo looking at the rain, and making a 'tch' noise with his lips he realized they would get wet. Too bad there wasn't a magic umbrella you could summon towards you out of nowhere, but that did give him an idea. Looking around for any objects that might shield the rain from them, but to no avail. Not really much for help, but he was going to do all he good to help Lyra get back to the castle unscathed due to this brutal down pour of rain. No one was going to stop him from doing so. They could try all they wanted, but if it meant doing it for his girl friend, well that's what he considered her right now even if they hadn't kissed.

Almost regretting not doing that, but he didn't want to rush their relationship after all, this was just the first date, maybe after the third one he would be even bolder to do that. Of course, he had already said that he liked her, what more did he need? There wasn't much else for him to do at the moment, even if he wanted to just push her up against the wall. Shaking his head softly, blushing deeply as he then started to look around frantically once more before sighing softly. "Did you bring an umbrella with you?" he asked her politely, unable to think of any other option besides giving her his coat.


"As for who will be chosen I think one of my friends will be, but most my friends are your friends anyways, I would imagine, haha," he said politely to her in return, and he wasn't too concerned about who got in besides him now. Plus, he figured it would be someone besides him he was sure of it.


Will was considering just shouting accio umbrella to see what would happen, but for all he knew he could take someone else's umbrella until he saw a stray Slytherin walking out of view. Luckily, they hadn't seen Will or Lyra, but he decided to play nice since he wasn't on prefect duty. Plus, whoever was would have surely noticed if that particular student was missing an umbrella on their way in. Cursing himself for being slow on the draw he just decided to walk first, and used part of his coat to cover Lyra's head if she wished him to otherwise he would draw the coat back around him in offering for an umbrella as they would slowly head back to the castle.

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

as will stood and moved to look out at the now sheets of rain, lyra drew her knees to her chest and wrapped her arms around them, trying to pull in some warmth as the temperature dropped to accompany the downpour. sighing when it didn't work, lyra pushed herself to her feet, stretching out her limbs slightly as her grey eyes watched the progress of the rain and curses herself for not being smart enough to have brought an umbrella.

then again, she'd had no reason to even contemplate an umbrella this morning -what with the apparently endless blue skys that morning, and innocent ivory puffs of cloud drifitng lazily across the ocean-like horrizon..plus it would've looked odd carrying one to breakfast. but here they were, stuck with the option of making a dash for it and trying not to get soaked or waiting it out. hmm waiting it out sounded much more appealing in lyra's opinion as she contemplated the whole 'mad dash through rain get soaked anyway' approach to the return to the castle. not that she hated rain but it was cold and wet. that was reason enough to dislike it.

"Did you bring an umbrella with you?" lyra glanced at will and shook her head. "'fraid not...hmm but i'm thinking we should maybe wait it out? it shouldn't be a long shower...and i don't mind being stuck here with you." she grinned gently, shifting to lean against the wall as she got tired of standing, gaze switching between the wall of torrential rain and will, suddenly noticing his blush. "whats wrong?" she asked, seeing the blush and thinking maybe she'd said or done something stupid. she rather hoped not, she didn't want to have will curisng himself for asking her out already. she was so happy that they were going out, she didn't want to spoil it already.

"As for who will be chosen I think one of my friends will be, but most my friends are your friends anyways, I would imagine, haha," lyra looked at will and grinned lightly. "ah true..true." she said and smiled. it didn't matter to her that their friends were the same mostly..in fact it was good - it meant she wouldn't need to worry about them not getting along or anything...

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[WILFORD BAILEY HAYWARD]

Will wasn't too concerned about the weather anymore as it was rather terrible now that he looked through the fat drops of rain. Holding out his hand for just a brief moment it was instantly soaked, and then got a playful idea. Instantly bringing up the soaking hand to Lyra's face to wipe against her cheek to perhaps try smearing her make-up all over if she had worn any for this occasion. Of course, he didn't like when girls wore too much make up at all, but he knew Lyra wasn't the type to do so despite that many other girls liked to over-do it making them look like Barbie Dolls.

Besides the point as the downpour of the torrential rain was already causing him to sit back in his seat, kind of wanting to go back to the castle at the same time. Even if he was with Lyra, he had a sense of dread while being out here alone at the gazebo that seemed to be so close to the Quidditch pitch, and then on the other side was the forbidden forest. Not like he needed the drama of being accused of going into the forest when it was not even dark out just cloudy. Blushing again when she mentioned this, he then looked down shyly, "Oh uhm, it's nothing, it's just when I look into your eyes I can't help but blush because of how beautiful you always are," he said softly.

Making it sound sincere as he heard her words leave her lovely pink lips and then started to follow them with his eyes. Maybe this wasn't so bad, he could get used to being around her, but as long as she wasn't too clingy she wouldn't push him away. Will was certainly not afraid of any consequences that would follow with their relationship finally opening up. There would be no stand-still for it he was sure, but if any problems did arise they'd definitely discuss it at great lengths. Yet, Will had no past girlfriends since he was too shy, Yori was one of his best friends, and he barely knew Dunstable.

Finally he responded to Lyra again, "I could never see myself being with anyone else but you, Lyra, honestly, I hope you don't mind me saying that," his blush returning as he held her hand kissing the back of it softly.

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[LYRA KARA THORNTON]

lyra watched as will stuck his hand into the rain, her eyes traced the progress of the glistening droplets and therefore she didn't see will as he made toward her with a watered hand. not until she blinked as his face was right by hers and his hand swiped across her cheek. she felt the wet of the rain water his hand left behind and she gasped in mock horror. "wilford!! how could you!" she grinned to show she wasn't actually annoyed. she wasn't the type to wear lots of make-up, she went for minimal eye-liner and mascara on the best of days, and never bothered with any sort of foundation or anything. i mean, hello, did she want to look like she'd badly fake tanned just her face? because thats what those girls looked like. they wore ridiculously orange-tinged foundation three shades too dark for their skin tone and never blended it in right than wore eye-liner like they wanted to immitate a racoon. she wasn't that sort of girl.

grinning at will she wiped away the streak of water from her cheek and looked at him with a mischevious glint to her grey eyes. "you've done it now.." she teased, pointing her wand toward him and muttering "aguamenti" to produce a small jet of water from the tip of her trusted wand, flicking the line of water toward him lightly in playful retaliation before she waved the spell away. well she didn't want to soak him, that'd be cruel. just a splash of water in good humour. she hoped she hadn't annoyed him by doing that, and she wasn't one to mind if he retaliated or anything. all in good fun.

"Oh uhm, it's nothing, it's just when I look into your eyes I can't help but blush because of how beautiful you always are," okay that made her blush; as bright red as he had a moment ago, feeling her cheeks flush warm from the compliment. she didn't know what to say really. she didn't think she was beautiful. at all. she'd always thought she was average at the best of times, and sure, she'd had a few boyfriends but she'd never thought she was anything worthy or anything like that. she smiled gently. "thank you ... " she murmered quietly, deciding to leave out the 'i'm not' part she wanted to say before that. she wanted to say something back but she didn't want him to think she was only saying it because he'd called her beautiful. she wanted to say how cute he was, how handsome and how completely she didn't really deserve a guy so respectful and nice. but she decided to save it for later, when he could see for himself that she wasn't just saying it.

lyra watched will as he took her hand lightly and kissed it, watching his movements with a soft, affectionate gaze, eyes flickering to his lips as he looked at her and she bit her own bottom lip, stopping herself from thinking about what she had earlier..about kissing him. this was only really their first date. no need to rush and all that. "I could never see myself being with anyone else but you, Lyra, honestly, I hope you don't mind me saying that," she smiled and shook her head. "no i don't mind you saying that," she said gently, lightly going to interlace their fingers together as she looked at him, meeting his eyes. "and i hope you don't mind me saying the same... that i can't see myself with anyone other than you..." she said lightly, honesty clear in her clear cut grey eyes.

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