Rotten To The Core

“Well, how did tryouts go?” Mary asked Marlene as she walked off the field. She had her hair tied up and was wearing a blue bib that was soaked with sweat. She was breathing heavily but seemed really happy.

“It went so good! I charged through all the defences first try and scored a goal in the first like five minutes, then every time my team got the ball they would just pass it straight to me so I could get it in. Then James came up to me at the end to say that I’d made the team!”

“Marls, that's great! I’m so happy you found something so quick” Mary was smiling for her and Lily was stood next to her, smiling too. 

“Yeah, it’s really good that you’re getting involved with stuff this early, it helps you adjust quicker when you’ve got something in common with others” Lily said. 

“Hey, I’ve gotta go sort something out but Marlene I’m so happy for you, it sounds like you enjoyed it. I’m gonna go so I’ll see you guys later, bye!” Remus said as he walked away back to the main building. Mary took Marlene’s and Lily’s arms and started leading them back to the field to sit. 

“Sooo, Marlene, have you seen anyone you think is hot?” Lily asked, Probably trying to get closer to Marlene.

“Well earlier I saw this really fit girl, she had like dark skin and long black braids, and she was wearing loads of jewellery like rings and bracelets and earrings and stuff”

“Ohh yeah, that’s Dorcas. She’s really nice, trust me, if you wanted to talk to her I could probably set you up?”

“Really? Damn who would’ve thought people over here would be so nice to us? Thanks Lily!” 

“It’s fine honestly, I’m just glad you guys are settling in quickly” Just then, James, who had been running tryouts, ran over to the girls.

“Hey guys! Marlene, can I borrow you for a minute? I need to go over practice times with you”

“Yeah sure, see you later guys!” she called out to Mary and Lily as she ran off, catching up with James. 

“Do you wanna go inside? It’s getting kinda cold” Lily suggested. Mary nodded and so they both got up and walked back towards the main building. 

“So what about you then?” Lily asked as they were walking through the corridors.

“What about me?”

“Have you seen anyone you think is hot?” Mary thought of lying for a second but decided against it, and thought instead that she could have a bit of fun with this.

“Yeah, really hot”

“Oh yeah? Who?”

“I think you know exactly who I’m on about” Mary stopped Lily and stepped closer to her, closing the space between them. Lily’s cheeks went slightly more red than they already were as she tried to avoid looking Mary in the eyes. 

“Well you’d be happy to know that I’ve seen someone recently who I think is hot too” Finally she looked up into Mary’s eyes. For a moment, neither of them spoke. Lily’s gaze drifted to Mary’s lips, and Mary realised now just how close they were. She wasn’t expecting to get this far straight away but was making the most of it while it lasted. Lily looked scared for a second, but then something changed in her eyes, there was something new in them. A spark that hadn’t been there before. Then, wasting no time, she leaned in, her breath hitching as their lips met. Mary didn’t know what to do for a second. She was confused and shocked, but also so very happy. At first the kiss was gentle, like they were testing the waters, but it quickly deepened as Mary responded, her hands reaching up to cup Lily’s face. There was nothing around them except the buzz of electricity passing between them, the world faded away leaving just the two of them surrounded only by the warmth of the other. 

When they pulled away, Mary’s heart was racing. She opened her eyes to look at Lily, who was smiling up at her. After a minute of just looking at each other, not really knowing what to do, Mary was the first to speak.

“I’ve been waiting for that all afternoon” Lily laughed, trying to keep herself together, but failing.

“So what happens now? Do we just go on with our day or is there something between us now?”

Mary took Lily’s hand in hers and gently rubbed the back of her hand with her thumb. She looked up, her eyes meeting Lily’s again with a mix of hope and nerves. 

“Lily,” she began, trying to keep her voice steady “would you go out with me? Properly, like go on dates and hang around and talk all the time” Lily’s cheeks went red again, a new look of joy in her eyes. 

“Yes,” She replied, her smile growing. “Yes I would love to”

Mary sighed with relief as her face lit up. For a moment, they both just stood there, taking in the joy of the moment. 

“I should’ve asked that before the kiss to be honest” Mary added. Lily just laughed again, then said,

“Better late than never” and planted a light kiss on Mary’s lips. Then Lily started to walk away, a slight skip in her step, leaving Mary standing in the corridor still smiling. God, a lot can happen on the first day at school.