VALENTINES DAY BALL!!

[Scarlet Black]

scarlet was feeling more and more depressed as she stood in the doorway to the hall. she couldnt bring herself to go inside, but couldnt bring herself to leave either. ten minuets had long gone past and finally scarlet began to remove herself from the door frame. Just as she turned to leave when she suddenly heard that familiar friendly squeel; Azlen. Scarlet smiled, so thankful to see her. She didn’t really want to leave, she just didn’t think she fit in. as azlen admired her dress she blushed “thank you” she said smiling shyly “on my way to hogwarts I stayed the night in London, I was walking through the streets when I saw it in some shop window of a muggle store. I had been told there was a ball soon, so I bought it for the yule ball, but I was never asked, so it just sat up in my room” she smiled. At first she was glad to see azlen too was dateless but them she remember azlen didn’t have to worry of such things, she had ian. “and I absolutely love your dress, it is really as beautiful as you were telling me, and it goes great with your hair.” She smiled again.

Scarlet slowly panned the room, now that it seemed like she was staying she figured she better have a better look around. She spotted jake, though he looke slightly disheveled, she did note his hair, which looked very nice, after her trimming. Her eyes remained transfixed upon him until she realized he was with Claire. She shook him from her mind, besides she thought its not like he would notice me anyways she pondered this for a second, then realized what she was saying and its not like I want him to notice me anyways she smiled at this, she didn’t need him. “so what have I missed” she asked azlen, hoping for something juicy.

[Sheena Ayala]

Sheena got up from her chair and went to the refreshment table getting something to drink. She poured some punch into a cup and brought the cup to her lips taking a drink. She didn't like the taste to much because she'd perfer blood. But she delt with the taste of punch and finished the rest slowly. Sheena wished she'd never have come. "I'm pathetic. I came here hoping to meet someone but I guess it will never happen. I never have any luck with relationships." She sighed.

[Adien Shadow DeGrawe]

Adien sat down in front of Kay his legs tired from all the running and standing he had been doing. He nodded as she talked about how people were oblivious and how what had happened to her dress. He nodded his head absent mindly off still in a different world then the one that Kay was in. Still he was listening even though the words were a blur, he could tell that she was annoyed about the whole ordeal.

"Are you okay?"

He heard Cayden say bringing him back into the real world. Seeing the concern in her eyes made Adien feel better that someone did care for him. Nodding his head he stood up with her and gave a weak smile. He wanted to tell her but didn't really know how. I mean how do you tell the girl you like that you have an ex fiance and that you just kissed her. Sighing Adien looked into Kay's hoping that she would understand what was about to come up out his lips.

"Well I-I was just with my ex fiance and well I said some things and did something that I'm regretting right about now." His normally strong British accent was now weak and nothing like it's usual sound.

[Cayden Alana Smith]

Kay blinked slightly, a tad shocked at what she had just heard. It took her a moment but, after sitting beside Adien and taking her hand in his to try to comfort him, the only word she could come up with for a moment was, simply put.

"Wow." She had never been engaged or, heck, even in a relationship before so how to relate to this wasn't going to be easy. She wanted badly to help Adien feel better so, using that as motivation, she squeezed his hand gently.

"When people feel passionate about something, they tend to do and say things they really didn't mean to do," she said, thinking sarcastically to herself Gosh, Kay. That sounded so far from lame! She stood, running back inside after removing her d**n heels and dropping them in a trashcan. Grabbing two glasses of punch and a few pieces of Honeydukes Strawberry fudge, she came back out. She handed the punch to Adien.


"If you want, Adien, I'm here for you to talk to. I won't judge you for anything you have to say." She smiled at him a bit, sitting back down and taking a small bite of fudge.

[Adien Shadow DeGrawe]

Adien watched Kay's reaction to his news, he expected it to be something like this but atleast she didn't storm off and say she never wanted to see him again. Resting his head on the back on the wall that he was sitting against. Closing his eyes Adien flet Kay's hand holding Adien's own hand. This was nice he decied she didn't have to say anything just being like this was enough for him. After sh said wow to his coment about his ex she squzed his hand which made tha conners of his mouth turn up.

"When people feel passionate about something, they tend to do and say things they really didn't mean to do,"

She said standing up and walking back into the dance. Opening his eyes Adien looked into the dance hall and saw here throwing her heels away and grabing tow glasses of punch and some whatit appered to be fudge. Coming back out Kay handed one of the glasses to him. Taking a sip Adien smiled at Kay as she said that she would be here if he wanted to talk. Nodding his head Adien smiled a bit. "I'd like that but tonight I'd rather have fun with you instead of dwell on that."

[Richard "Wolf" Canis]

lil1moody said:

he smiled back to her nodding ' yeah sure why not.' he took her hand leading her and stepped to the beat. he didn't dance , not very good too. but he was there and he could look good at almost anything at the least.
Spyke laughed swinging her hips and waving her arms above her head doing a twirl or two like an egyptian. she's been dancing every since her second b-day. thats a long time too.

Richard really didnt dance very well, he never really practiced much till this year. "Sorry i dont dance much."

[Cayden Alana Smith]

Kay smiled slightly, grinning when she saw Adien smile. She stood up carefully and, holding her hand out to Adien said, in a semi=serious semi=joking voice. "Well, would you like to be my date to the Valentines Day Dance?" In a fashion, her question was answered when he told her he wanted to spend time with her tonight and, despite her desperate attempts not to, she blushed slightly.

"So what to do first? We could always stand by the food tables, mocking others under our breath." This comment was said very jokingly. She actually hated making fun of people. It went against her nature. She'd much rather see people happy and smiling.

[Tethys Carpathia]

he smiled back to her nodding ' yeah sure why not.' he took her hand leading her and stepped to the beat. he didn't dance , not very good too. but he was there and he could look good at almost anything at the least.

Tethys gave him a warm smile "I havent danced in awhile...how bout you?"

[Adien Shadow DeGrawe]

Smiling Adien stood up and took Kay's hand,he could tell she was happy that he had said yes to being her date, he then let ou a small laugh when he saw that her cheeks had turned red from what he could only think was embrassment. Walking inside the dance Adien observed the decorations and nodded to himself. They were nice but of course to girly to hiss liking but then he remember it was valetines day.

"So what to do first? We could always stand by the food tables, mocking others under our breath." Turning to look at Kay again Adien smiled. He knew this was a joke of course because Kay wasn't the type of person to make fun of people.

"Well we could dance." He said looking at the couples that were dancing happily. But to his dislike a fast song just started. Curseing under his breath slightly Adien hated his luck, he bringing brought up in a house of respectable gentlemen he had only learned ever how to waltz. Turning back to Kay he gave a sheepish looking grin and said "Or we could stand by the food table and not make fun of people and just eat."

[Magyn Bellus Wandwip]

Magyn looked out of the corner of her eye, Jack Riddle. She was just about to go over and say hello. Then she saw him take out his wand and a second later she felt something furry under her dress, she wasn't wearing a bra, wouldn't go with the dress. "JACK!!!" she thought out of frustration more than anything else. Magyn didn;t want to make a scene or anything, so she just pulled out her own wand, muttered a simple spell and transferred the creature from under her dress to in jacks pants. "haha" she laughedand turned back to Jordan.

Jordan wrapped his arm around Magyn, "How about we go to dance. I feel in the dancing kinda mood." Jordan sad as he bent down and kissed her on the cheek. "Ok," magyn said and paused, "how about over here" she suggested as she led him more onto the dance floor and immediately wraped her arms around his necka nd started swaying her hips to the beat of the music. SHe looked at his tie, "soo cute, i'm glad I thought of it" she thought as her hips began to pick up speed.

[Azlen Black]

Azlen noted that Scarlet seemed a little ulncomfortable in her dress, but decided not to push it. She then saw that she was looked at something over her shoulder. She turned around, following her gaze, and spotted Jake. So something is going on.... She then grabbed her friend by the hand and led her over to two chairs. "Okay, you've been caught. You were looking at Jake. Spill." Even though it was not what she expected, Azlen found herself feeling giddy. She couldn't wait to hear what Scarlet had to say.

She then realized Scarlet had asked her a question. "Um, nothing new I guess. I think I'm going to go shopping tomorrow in Hogsmeade. Wanna come?" She then realized that Ian had disappeared for the past couple of days. She scolded herseld for not noticing. "Well, I actually have no idea where Ian is....Have you seen him? I'm such a bad girlfriend. It's Valentine's Day and I haven't seen my boyfriend. I don't even know if he's going to come." She then laughed uncomfortably and looked around at all the surrounding people.

[Scarlet Black]

Scarlet felt herself being lead into an empty chair, she knew what was coming yet she didn’t mind much, she allowed herself to be pulled like a helpless puppy and sat in it. there problem was she didn’t quite understand it herself, nor did she really know how to put it into words. She took a deep breath, figuring there was no time like the present, she blushed. “alright alright” she said smiling “I cant tell you exactly because quite truthfully I don’t understand it myself. He fascinates me. I know that sounds stupid Az, but he does. There is just something about him that intrigues me. but I cant even say that I like him, even as a person, I mean I think hes a total a** and yet hes an a** that some part of me kind of enjoys.” She took another breath, none of this was coming out right “hes the kind of person you love to hate, and hate to love. Does that makes sense?” she sighed again. That would have to do, there was nothing else for it.

It was only then that she remembered azlens invite into hogsmeade the next day. “id love to!” shrieked scarlet before she could contain herself “ive never been. Have you?” all of a flutter with excitement and anticipation scarlet began to feel glad that she decided to come, even if a certain someone wasn’t going to ask her to dance.

[Cayden Alana Smith]

hollaback said:

Smiling Adien stood up and took Kay's hand,he could tell she was happy that he had said yes to being her date, he then let ou a small laugh when he saw that her cheeks had turned red from what he could only think was embrassment. Walking inside the dance Adien observed the decorations and nodded to himself. They were nice but of course to girly to hiss liking but then he remember it was valetines day.

"So what to do first? We could always stand by the food tables, mocking others under our breath." Turning to look at Kay again Adien smiled. He knew this was a joke of course because Kay wasn't the type of person to make fun of people.

"Well we could dance." He said looking at the couples that were dancing happily. But to his dislike a fast song just started. Curseing under his breath slightly Adien hated his luck, he bringing brought up in a house of respectable gentlemen he had only learned ever how to waltz. Turning back to Kay he gave a sheepish looking grin and said "Or we could stand by the food table and not make fun of people and just eat."

Kay nodded her head and, still holding his hand, headed towards the table of food. An assortment of candies, chocolates, cakes, sandwiches and drinks sat on trays that never ran out. Pink punch with candied rose petals floating in it sat nearby in a bow with the same enchantment. Kay picked up a couple plates, handing one to Adien.

Looking at the assortnemt of sandwiches, she frowned. Almost all of them had meat in them and she was a vegetarian. Instead, she picked up a few pieces of candy and grabbed a bottle of pepsi.

"Next slow song, okay?" She said, looking Adien in the eye.

[Claire DeLour]

OoC: I'm SO sorry to everybody whose talked to me since my last post, I haven't been online in like 4 days, it's a long story that's totally not worth posting cuz it'd take up too much space. Anyways, ya, sorry!!!!!

BiC:

*Jack and Dove...Claire loved them to death, they were so adorable together. She was happy for Dove, but wished that she had a date herself.*

Stop being so selfish Claire. So you don't have a date...get over it!

*She thought to herself, mentally yelling at herself. Jake came into the hall and joined her, saying she looked better, even beautiful.*

Thank you Jake, I'm feeling much better. As for being beautiful? I'm not so sure about that, but thank you for saying so.

*With a laugh and a smile, she responded to Jake's compliment.*

OoC: Agh, crap post, I can't think

[Jake Till]

He smiled at Claire, happy that she was ok. "That's good. So how did things with Ben end up? Good?" He then saw a flash of red catch his eye. He then spotted Azlen having, what looked like, a serious conversation with Scarlet. He ruffled his hair unconciously, playing with the newly trimmed edges. He hadn't seen her in a while and made a mental note to go see her and maybe Azlen before the night was over. He then turned back towards Claire. "So when did you leave the hospital wing?"

[Claire DeLour]

Things with Ben are great. I think just getting the chance to talk was good for us. Although I've no idea where he is right now.

*Claire scanned the room again, looking for Ben. Maybe he had planned something, Claire didn't really know. It was her birthday, so anything could happen that night. Her attention returned to Jake as he asked her a question. He had turned away for a moment as well to play with his hair.*

O, I got out yesterday. Madame Jeanelle made me stay overnight, but I'm sure it was good for me. I'm sorry I forgot to tell you I was ok, you must have been worried!

*When she thought about it, it sounded incredibly self-centered to assume that everybody was thinking about her all the time, which she knew wasn't true. More color kissed her cheeks as she looked down at the ground.*

[Jordan Epsom]

Jordan smiled at Magyn. "I can clearly see that your having fun." Jordan said chuckling.

[Jake Till]

Jake smiled as he watched Claire turn red. He took his hand and gently tilted her chin up so she was looking at him. "I was worried. I'm glad your okay. I do however feel bad for never coming back into the hospital wing and meet Ben. I know I led him to the Hospital wing, but I didn't really even introduce myself. When he gets here, find me." His hands then found his tie and tried to loosen it, but it wouldn't budge. He looked at Claire helplessly. "Can you help me? I hate ties, and I can't get it to loosen." He then felt his cheeks tint red, as he hated having to ask for help.

[Claire DeLour]

*Claire smiled up into his eyes as Jake lifted her face gently towards his.*

I'm glad you care Jake. It wasn't your fault you didn't come back, Ben and I...well, I guess we really needed that time and you knew that and respected it. For that, I am eternally grateful to you Jake.

*Claire flashed a dazzling smile as she quickly moved her hands to help Jake with his tie, loosening it ever-so-slightly so that Jake could breathe easily and it didn't look punkish*

There you go Jake, all fixed. You look wonderful tonight. Do you have a date?

[Jake Till]

Jake laughed as Claire thanked him for giving her and Ben, much needed space. "You make me sound like I'm a martyr or something." He then felt Claire hands gentally take his tie, and he breathed a sigh of relief as he felt the tie gradully loosen from around his neck. "Thank You. You saved my life." He then turned his attention the question she had just asked him. He didn't have a date. Not that he hadn't wanted to ask anyone, its just that he hadn't. "No I don't. I assume your here as Ben's date, even though he has yet to arrive."

[Spyke O'Connery]

Richard really didnt dance very well, he never really practiced much till this year. "Sorry i dont dance much."

Spyke laughed jumping up and down. 'that's okay, i don't dance much, i just know how to.'

Bishop nodded down to her. 'i hate to dance sometimes, it's just not my thing.' he smiled back to her.

[Claire DeLour]

*Claire allowed a small sigh to escape her.*

Well, he never technically asked me, so I don't know if he'll be here or not. I guess we're both dateless.

*She laughed and smoothed her dress. The soft silkiness felt like a cloud against her fingertips, and the deep red of her dress was an elegant match with her golden red hair and jade green eyes,*

[Azlen Black]

Azlen didn't quite know how to react to Scarlet's answer. She had been expecting to hear what was heard, but wasn't ready for it. She knew what Scarlet meant, but still was a little uncomfortable. Jake and her had a thing a while ago, and even though she was with Ian. "Yea, I know what you mean. That's how it was in the beginning with me too." She then spotted Jake over near Claire. "You should ask him to dance." She looked at him closely and noticed he no longer was constantly flipping his hair out of his eyes. "Is it just me or is his hair shorter." She then stopped talking about Jake and started thinking about their shopping trip tomorrow. "Yea, I have been, once, to the Three Broomsticks. But I wanna go shopping for clothes."

[Jack P. Riddle]

Jack shook his leg and the mouse fell out. He then scooped it up and swallowed it whole.

"No I am no longer a student at this school. I am the vampire that killed the man who preceeded you as proffessor of Magical Habitats."

Jack pulled out a bottle of blood and took a long swig of it. When he finished he purpousfully let some drip down the side of his mouth.

"And now that all is solved it would be much apreciated if you scattered off."

[crockpotgoddess]

Mercy's smile faded. She pointed her finger at the door. "Like I said, I let non-students here with the trust that they would not cause trouble. The door is that way. Leave. You are no longer welcome." She had enough of this boy and his additude. She didn't care who or what he was, he was rude and his actions were uncalled for. Handing him the napkin she had in her hand, she nodded towards the blood on his face. "Oh, and that? Thats not scary. That is just bad manners. Something you seem to be full of. So....leave. You're no longer welcome if that is how you are going to be."

[Claire DeLour]

*Claire made a disguisted face as Jack drank a bottle of blood. She knew very well that he was a vampire, but it still repulsed her to see him drinking blood, so she turned away. He really didn't have to do it in public seeing as some people were disturbed by the site of blood. The mouse stunt didn't help matters any. Her face was paler than usual and she tried to push the bloody images from her mind.*

So ummm, Jake, how are you classes going?

*She attempted to change the subject as she put her hand to the side of her face as a sort of shield, her voice sounding a bit distracted.*

[Scarlet Black]

Scarlet noticed Azlen fumbling slightly and knew that she was uncomfortable. Scarlet understood, even if you’re onto something better you still get that familiar twinge when you see an ex. Even though azlen was happy with ian, scarlet was positive that there was still something between her and jake not love really, or even like, just memory of both. “look Az,” said scarlet taking azlens hand and looking into her sparkling green eyes “I know hes your ex, and if you say so, hes off limits…. I don’t mind, there are other fish” she smiled at this. Hoping azlen would be honest with her “and I could never ask him to dance” she said, turning scarlet herself.

Scarlets attention once again shifter; hogsmead. “id love to go, I need new clothes badly” she thought up to her dormitory and into the contents of her trunk “ all I really have is school uniforms, my old school uniforms, and sweats.” Scarlet really had no sense of fashion, but it was clear that azlen did. “im a bit lost in the world of fashion” she admitted “maybe you can help me there” she said smiling up at azlen “ and maybe then ill be sexy enough to find a boyfriend like you.” She laughed at this, the thought of her being sexy was a little strange, she even felt slightly awkward just saying it. She blushed onmce more, her pale cheeks turning that familiar pink.

[Spyke O'Connery]

(( don't skip my post jack!!!))

Spyke's eyes shifted towards jack, whom was being irritating to a teacher, though she didn't care for why. 'hang on' she spoke indirectly to richard turning smoothly and sliding through the crowd. she stepped infront of the two. 'ma'ame.. please enjoy the party and refreshments, don't let a silly slip disturb this...heartly "valentine's" day dance.' she said facing east from her north and his south. her eyes shifted to her, to help her pay more attention to the party, rather than jack.

she turned over to jack taking his arm swiftly and grabbing the flask. 'come talk, it's important. ' she waited while tugging lightly. she knows not to gain hate by someone like him. all she hoped was the same loyalty to her as well

[Jake Till]

Jake watched Clair's face grow increasingly pale and began to worry if she was ok. "Do you need to sit down or something?" He then laughed as she asked about class. The truth was he had only signed up for one class: Advanced Potions. He hadn't gotten around to signing up for anymore. He didn't know what to sign up for. He became worried that he wouldn't take enough classes and that he would not get to graduate. He quickly shook it from his mind, and wondered what to tell Claire. "Umm, none of them have started again? How are yours?" He then once again noticed Scarlet's excited voice. He wondered how she always found a way to invade his thoughts. He told himself he should ask her to dance when he got the chance.

[Claire DeLour]

No, I'm fine thank you. Just...I'm fine.

*Claire continued to look away from Jack and tried to concentrate on Jake and what he was saying.*

My classes are wonderful, but incredibly slow. It's almost as if the teachers aren't around anymore.

*She laughed a bit, trying to remember the last time a class had been held.*

It's quite sad really, I'm not really learning anything, you know what I mean? So I guess you're not really missing much.