Girls who like boys who like boys who like girls (Elv)

((this takes place at the masquerade ball))

"What's cookin' good lookin?"

Selwyn had finally found her. The cute little gryffindor was all decked out in gold... and green? Had someone got here before him, because Selwyn certainly hadn't asked Elvaleryn to the ball. He hadn't even intended to go to the ball. Still, it was too late to back out now. Especially since he'd already said hello - kinda.

"You free for the evening or has some other lucky chum already snapped you up?" he continued lathering on the charm, never wondering if he was lathering too thickly. He was Selwyn Thorfin, and if Jennifer Hutson could practically trip over herself to make him notice her, a third year would be easy pickings.

He felt a twinge of guilt at that, because Elv was a nice girl and he didn't want to hurt her or anything. She wansn't like, an apple or a pear or something. He was just making sure there was a precedent. He kissed girls (or, he would) and he didn't think about the chests of his dorm mates in his spare time, please.

(lol... good openening, Selwyn!! ^^)

Elv placed a chocolate cake on her plate. And searched for any delicious cakes for she really loves sweets. She turned her face when someone talked behind her and she thought that she knew his voice. "This one is good, and that one too... Oh... and you could try those too, Selwyn..." she said with a smile. She sense a veela's charm on that boy, and she got not much veela's friend and his voice somehow familiar, well... this must be Selwyn.

Elv put her plate on the table and took another plate. She placed some cakes on it and gave it to Selwyn. "Here... Try them... They're good..." she said. She took her plate and started to taste the cake. "Well... I'm here just because Abbey and Chris took me here and because mom and dad sent me this wonderful dress... So, yes... I'm free..." she laughed. "Oh... And you look charming tonight, Selwyn."

Oh yes, he was quite the artiste, was Selwyn Thorfin. In case you haven't been reading along in the main thread, his lack of a mask had led to the pilfering of cosmetics from one of the giggling gherties who'd spent the afternoon making her friends over in the middle of the common room. The artwork that resulted wasn't exactly the most elegant, but it was unique among the ball-goers.

"You don't have to lie to me," he laughed. "I wasn't planning on coming, but..."

He shrugged.

"...here I am."

He took the plate from her, and then, gingerly, placed a hand on the small of her back, the way he'd seen some of the older boys do with their girlfriends.

"Do you want to sit down somewhere?" he suggested.

(ups... sorry...)

Elv laughed with him. "Am I ever lie to you??" she asked happily. "And where did you get those make up?? They're good..." she continued and ate another perco of cake on her plate. "Yeah... YOu're here anyway..." she said and gave him a confuse look when he took her plate. Then he placed his hand on her back. "Oh... Well... Why not??" she said and nodded.

Oh good, she hadn't jerked away like his touch was made of hot lead. That was a start. Selwyn placed the plates on one of the tables and sat down opposite her. Elvaleryn really liked her cake. He didn't really see the attraction, but since he wanted to make a good impression, he cut off a corner with his fork and lifted the dessert to his lips.

"You're right, it's nice," he agreed with her assessment after he'd finished chewing. Made by Hogwarts house elves, it was no wonder even Selwyn liked this stuff. They proably had some special potion they put in all the food so even brussels sprouts would taste like heaven.

"Though I don't know about you lying. I know my "mask" is a sorry attempt. Some of the third year girls left their make up lying all over the common room. They'll go ballistic when they get back and see the state of it, but it'll teach them not to do it again," he explained.

Elv sat there while Selwyn sat opposite to her. She watched him took a piece of the cake and ate it. Elv chuckled. "See... I told you..." then she laughed happily. Every food that Hogwarts served always taste good. Elv even ate mushrooms that she hate the most. But most of all, she loves its cake and many other dessert.

Elv looked at him. "Naah... You still look charming, you know that, don't you?" she smiled. "No wonder if any girls would fall for your charm..." she mumbled then clapped her hands. "So, what happened with their make up then??" she asked cheerfully.

"It got ruined. I don't know how," he replied, smiling.

Selwyn looked around the room at all the other couples doing couple things. Elvaleryn didn't seem like she wanted to join them.

"Sooooo."

It suddenly felt like he'd run out of conversation.

"I suppose this isn't the first ball you've ever been to. I mean, part of the Weasley clan, you probably get invited to all the top events."

Elv laughed. "Yeah... you surely don't know..." she said with a funny face. Elv looked around her and saw some couples kissed and the other dance. Then heard that Selwyn asked her a question. "Oh well..." she said. "This is my first ball after... let me see... Six years ago." she giggled. "I don't really get into the community... Met them sometimes, but not going to the ball..." she said, laughing.

Elv pointed to some couple with her head. "You see... Those are boring... I mean to see them doing that... do you have any idea what to do in a place like this?" she asked and smiled.

"What to do... Well, I think we're supposed to dance, and have a good time and maybe get caught snogging in the gardens," Selwyn replied.

"Unless you have a glass slipper handy?"

Elv laughed. Dance would be a good idea... Since all her friends were gone to dance with their partners. "Dance would be great..." she smiled. "Oh... And i have some fireworks tooo... hidden somewhere..." she said happily. Elv doesn't really like the crowd, especially when she was alone there.