"Okay, I think...I'm done."
Biting my inner cheek trying to put my bobby pin in my hair.
"My word finally I was-wow."
Pansy stood in the doorway looking absolutely beautiful but couldn't peel her eyes from me.
I hide my mouth with my hands as I can't help but smile at her reaction to me.
"You look ravishing."
Pansy purs.
"You're one to talk! That green dress hugs you perfectly!"
We jump in excitement as we embrace each other. We were a tad bit buzzed from the champagne we had throughout the day, not to mention we had maybe half a meal today.
"Okay, okay, Astoria and the rest of the girls are waiting for us downstairs, let's go."
Grabbing my arm Pansy makes me topple over as I was putting on my black heels.
"Alright! Alright, let me put on my heels first."
We laugh as I struggle for a moment and finally stand up tall. I wobble since these heels are such thin heels.
Pansy impatiently walks slow so I don't have to break my ankles anymore than I have to tonight, I silently thank her with a quick hand squeeze.
"Wow you both are look, amazing."
Astoria's face lights up as she admires us. We shyly smile at her and give her a warm embrace
.
"Okay, let's go, we mustn't keep our dates waiting."
We lock arms as we leave the common room. In a swarm of excitement I suddenly remember Fred's request and stop. The girls whip around confused.
"I have to go meet Fred, I'll see you girls later!"
Lifting my dress and try my hardest to run the complete opposite way so that I make the 'grand entrance' Fred so desperately wanted me to have. Biting my bottom lip holding a smile back, I finally see the stairs slowly approaching and a knot is in my throat.
Peering around the corner down the stairs to see everyone. Well, not everyone just a lot of people, I spot the tall red head peering up at the top of the steps, probably wondering where I am, I also spot all of the girls and boys, along with Theo who seems annoyed per usual.
Just relax Amalia.
Taking a sharp breath in, rolling my shoulders back ready to face the world. As I descended the grand staircase, my heart was beating out of my chest. I peer up at the chandeliers as they cast a soft, warm glow that caressed my black dress, the delicate lace tracing patterns of shadows on my skin.
Excitement coerced through me, with a burst of anxiety as I took in the sea of faces awaiting my entrance.
I could feel all eyes on me, but my gaze was drawn to one particular spot, Theo. Before I choke I shift my focus to my date, Fred. He stood among his friends, a playful smirk gracing his lips.
"Perfect."
Fred mouths secretly to me as I keep my pace down the stairs. As I reached the bottom of the staircase, the swirling sea of faces seemed to part, revealing Fred.
"Hello love."
Fred gives me a kiss on the cheek.
"What an entrance that was."
He whispers in my ear causing me to giggle at his response. Holding his arm out for me to take I am suddenly am pulled away to see an overly excited Mattheo and Pansy.
"You look stunning Malia."
Mattheo's words made my cheeks tinge with blush.
"Thank you Mattheo, you and your date fit perfectly."
I wink at Pansy as the two gave me two big smiles. Feeling a large hand grab my waist, I look up to see Fred smiling at my friends. I turn my attention back towards them.
"Hello Fred."
Mattheo and Fred exchange a quick handshake.
"Riddle, you ready for tonight."
The two continue a quick conversation as I lock eyes with someone peering over Mattheo's shoulder.
Theo's expression is a massive blend of jealousy and anger. I couldn't help but stare back, cocking my head to one side. There was something else that had grown within me, a newfound confidence that stemmed from embracing the truth of my feelings. I did feel bad, but couldn't show it.
"Shall we?"
My gaze shifts to Fred's as he moves us away from our group and to the entrance.
"Oh, of course."
Taking his arm once more we made our way into the Great Hall. It was gorgeous, I couldn't help my head from wondering around the room.
"Wow."
"That's what I was thinking when I saw you."
Fred says a bit louder than usual, before I could show the confusion on my face, I notice a particular Gryffindor glare at the two of us as we walk by.
It was the girl he wanted to make jealous, it was definitely working.
"I will go grab us some punch, after I spike it of course."
Fred whispers the last part before heading towards the punch bowl. I wait patiently at our table as more and more Gryffindors fill the empty seats.
I felt extremely out of place, looking around the room to find all of my friends at one table, smiling, laughing, whispering to one another. I smile in sadness as I wish I was there enjoying this moment with them, yet my smile falls as a certain green eyed boy is shooting me the dirtiest look at a chair next to Mattheo.
Theo is slouched in his chair with his legs spread wide, his body is facing me as he chugs the last of his, assumed to be fire whiskey, making my eyes follow the glass as he slams it on the table, making everyone jump at the table. Aggressive, I might say, I couldn't help but notice the light reflect off of his smooth skin and perfectly sharp jawline.
He wasn't fazed by all of them complaining about him, he just kept his eyes on me.
"Here you are."
A glass is presented before me with red punch, it reeked of liquor forcing my hand to my mouth, gagging at the smell.
"Haha, yeah I realized I may have added a bit more than the recipe called for."
Fred scratched the back of his head with his free hand, clearly embarrassed at the fact.
"That just means fewer drinks to get hammered, cheers."
Fred sits down grabbing his glass, we clink them together. Exhaling all my air and chug as much as I can of the glass. I slam it down as the barely sugary red punch tried its hardest to cover up the copious amount of liquor, it didn't work.
Looking around the table to see everyone's expression before me, they were a mix of shock and disgust, I look over at Fred whose glass was barely about to reach his lips as he was in a frozen state of shock at what I had just pulled.
"Oh come on, if I would've sipped this I wouldn't want to finish it."
Letting out a nervous laugh not wanting the Gryffindors to hate me as much as they already did.
Fred's laugh came deep from his belly along with a few more Gryffindors at the table.
"Oh you are a catch, I'll tell you that much."
Fred follows my lead and chugs his glass.
"She is right, do not sip on that."
Laughing at what Fred had just said I could feel my vision slowly drag as I shifted my focus to different objects around the room.
Yeah, this will be a long night.
~*~
The dinner was absolutely incredible, that could be the four glasses of punch I had already downed but I could truly eat more if it was presented in front of me.
"Oh, get up, it's time for the first Waltz."
Fred lifts me from my seat, forcing me to put a bit more pep in my step to get to the dance floor.
We waited and watched as the four champions took on the beginning of the Waltz, Harry was awful, making his date shine even brighter than she did before.
The song came to an end, Fred decided this was the perfect moment to grab my hand waiting for the cheers to die down so we could make our way onto the floor.
I caught the eyes of Cedric, to which, he gave me a sad smile which changes into a mix of frustration as confusion when he noticed my date.
"Ready?"
Fred questions, allowing me to focus back on him.
"Ready."
As more dates join the next Waltz, all of our bodies were synchronized as we had to learn this exact Waltz a week prior, thanks to Snape.
With every turn, leap, and dip I began to sink more and more into the alcohol and into Fred's arms as well. The space between us was slowly inching closer, the space was abruptly set back a few feet when a couple had run into us.
"Sorry mate."
Fred apologizes to the mystery couple before I could let a word leave my mouth, until I saw the couple turn. It was Theo and Astoria, Theo flashes me an evil grin.
I smash myself into Fred, returning the same expression back at Theo, not breaking the rhythm of the Waltz. Apparently Theo did not like this from the reaction of his jaw clenching and smile dropping, I thought I had won this one until Theo's hand on Astoria's waist slowly snaked it's way to her ass, of course she didn't mind, it looked so distasteful but I couldn't help but feel anger boil up inside of me.
I wanted to make him exceptionally mad but couldn't carry out my quick action fast enough since the Waltz had come to an end.
Fred bowed before me, I caught myself from making a fool out of myself and curtsy to Fred.
"I think we were the best dancers on the floor."
Fred shook his hair out of his face as he handed me the compliment.
"There's no doubt about it."
Batting my lashes at Fred.
"Alright, my boys and I are going to smoke, you're more than welcome to join, but I'll be back once the band comes on!"
Fred wanders off as him and a collective of his friends trail off, leaving the great hall. So I take this time to find my friends, making sure to smack shoulders into Theo from behind.
I don't bother to say a word to him, even though Astoria gave me a dirty look.
He doesn't want you, you git.
Hopefully I didn't accidentally use legilimency.
"There you are! Have you tried the punch, it is so-"
Mattheo was slammed as he slurred his words to me.
"I have, courtesy of my date."
"That's why I'm sticking to my bourbon."
Theo hits my shoulder walking past me, leading Astoria to their table. I watch as he sits down, pulling Astoria onto his lap.
"Ew."
Pansy audibly gasps as she couldn't believe she said that out loud. Mattheo and I laugh as we were the only ones to hear Pansy's comment.
"Oops."
~*~
"This band isn't half bad!"
My brother shouts over the music as all of our bodies jumped to the band performing.
This wasn't like the bumping and grinding parties I've attended, but more or so like a concert, although I loved it, my body just wanted to move like it was at the previous party.
My wishes were soon granted as the wizard band began to play some muggle party music, earning a loud cheer from the drunken students and some professors as well. I run to find Fred in the crowd and force the two of us back to where my friends were.
What started as a friendly dance quickly took a turn, my back was now facing him as his hands locked a grip on my waste, making my ass collide onto him. I took this opportunity to give Theo a show since he couldn't keep those piercing green orbs off of me. Twirling my hips and having Fred's hips move in sync with mine, I kept my eyes on Theo's as he mimicked us with Astoria on him, paying no mind to me.
I begin to move Fred's hands along my body as I grinder against him harder.
"She's a cheeky devil!"
Fred's identical brother shouted to his twin as the two stared at me in amazement. Which only made Theo's jaw clench harder, I'm surprised his teeth didn't shatter.
Before I knew it Theo pulled Astoria's chin to the side and began tongue fucking her mouth. I let go of Fred's hands but don't lose the beat I was going to.
My heart sunk to my feet as their kiss deepened, the song came to an end as their lips slowly parted from one another.
"Good show, I have to go catch my jealous fool, good luck."
Fred whispered, tapping my ass as he ran from behind me. I stood in the same spot with the same dead look in my eyes at Theo. He knew he got me and I couldn't hide the expression on my face any longer.
"Oi, Malia, you alright? It looks like you've seen a ghost."
Draco laughs in my face shaking my shoulder. I rip the drink out of his hand, forcing it down my throat, the wood flavored dark liquor seeped its way into my throat.
Draco's laughter comes to a stop, shoving the glass into his hand I pick up my dress and head towards the doors. Feeling tears prickle in the corners of my eyes I make a run for the dungeons, I didn't dare to turn around to the voices that shouted my name from behind. I don't know why I let him get to me, it just happened.
The liquor wasn't enough to make me forget what just happened, if anything it made my feelings deeper and hurt more, increasing my speed to the common room. I find my way at the bottom of the stairs.
"Amalia."
An out of breath voice boomed from the top of the stairs. I don't let it stop me from continuing my mission to get to my dorm.
"Amalia stop."