That One Unexpected Moment..((Sierra))

[lucy]

"All the leaves are brown
And the sky is gray.
I went for a walk,
On a Winter's Day.
I'll be safe and warm,
If I was in L.A.
California Dreamin'
On such a Winter's Day!"

Lucy sang merrily to herself as she skipped down the Hufflepuff Girl's Dorm Steps as she made her way down from her Common Room. Reaching th Common Room, Lucy tugged on her tie lightly. She looked around the room and noticed a good friend of hers half asleep by the window sill. "Kaegan!" She screamed in her friends ear waking Kaegan from his sleepy stage. Actually, Kaegan was so startled that he fell out of the red leather seat. "Argg! Lucy you menace!' He said joking as he took his seat back on the chair. "Slacker!" Lucy joked leaving the Hufflepuff Common Room smiling lazily. It was still early before breakfast and while most Hufflepuffs were still in that early morning daze, Lucy was wide awake and as ready for classes as she could ever be. Lucy was wearing the school pleated skirt, with a white button down, gray vest, Hufflepuff Tie, School Shoes, and of course her Hufflepuff robes. Not many girls wore the ties, but Lucy liked them. Actually, she often wore cute girly ties with just any random outfit. So wearing them for uniform was nothing special for her. She held her NEWTS Charms Book in her hands as she slyly walked the halls. Lucy's walk was very her own. It was very lazy and boyish, but that was Lucy for ya. She had her own way for everything and nothing was simple in her world. Lucy turned the corner of the corridor she was on. With every day that went by, that was another less day Lucy could spend at Hogwarts. She sighed letting this thought enter her mind, but merely for a second.

Lucy was walking down the steps from the second floor to the first lazily, as she felt someone touch her shoulder. She turned to face the person, but no one was there. Lucy sighed turning back around only to realize she was face to face was Kaegan. Actually, she was closer than face to face with him. Lucy was um...too close to Kaegan. Kaegan's prank seemed to have backfired because his lips were fast on Lucy's right when she had turned to face the front again. Even though it had been a complete accident, the two didn't pull away. No, they could have pulled away fast and joked about it being an accident, but the two remained lip locked. However, when Kaegan tried to intensify the once "accident kiss" that had now turned into to a "full fledged kiss" Lucy turned her cheek. She didn't give Kaegan another look. Nope, not one. She just whipped her mouth and said, "I have to go." Then, Lucy was gone. She dashed away from Kaegan and down the steps. Lucy pushed her curly blond hair from her face as she walked as fast as possible. It had all happened too fast. What would happen now? Lucy had just kissed one of her oldest and dearest friends. What did he think about it? Lucy's face was blood red. This was too much for her. Lucy pulled her Hufflepuf Robes Closer as she walked through the first floor.

Lucy at last made it outside the Great Hall, but she couldn't let herself go it. No, Lucy had too much to think about. The simple going no where fast life she had ten minutes ago seemed long gone. Lucy neared one of the windows near the Great Hall and she just stood there. Silently, Lucy looked out and watched all the clouds that past lazily. Lucy's face was still bright red and she was breathing fast. C'mon Luce. This isn't that big of a deal! She said over and over to herself in her little blond mind, but that wasn't true. Not, really. Lucy continued to stare out the window not caring about other students that passed. Her mind was one that incident that happened moments ago now and she couldn't let her mind wonder else where. Lucy continued to just stand there out the window with a far away look on her face.

((The song is California Dreamin' and it doesn't really go with the post at all. It was just stuck in my head. ))

[Sierra Greene S6]

She hated the fact that Adam was right, but Sierra knew that he was. Even if it wasn't her fault that her parents were the most uncaring in the world, Sierra finally agreed to stop trying to get back at them by neglecting her school work. As much as she wanted to deny it, Adam nailed it right on when he said that she was only hurting herself in the end. She still tried hard to think that she really wouldn't need all of this schooling anyways. As far as she was concerned, she had enough money and dancing talent that she didn't need to worry about getting a real job. Nonetheless, Sierra sat sprawled out with her books and class notes on a large blanket along the side of the castle. With her back against the cold stone wall, she tried her hardest to study the notes, however her mind kept wondering to other, more interesting topics.

Interrupting her daydreaming, Sierra noticed an older girl walk close to where she was sitting and stand next to one of the large etched windows. The girl didn't seem to notice Sierra, for she looked very upset about something. Curious, Sierra starred for a moment, waiting to see if she was with someone else or not. When nobody showed, Sierra turned her body sideways and sat Indian style, facing toward the girl, with her elbows resting on her knees and her hands holding her chin. "What's a matter?" she asked rather bluntly, yet with child-like curiosity. Sierra didn't recognize the girl, and she wondered if she would even bother to take notice of her.

[lucy]

Lucy's hand fell to her side. Kiss. Kaegan. Kiss. The words just kept replaying in her mind over and over. Lucy felt as if they had been etched into her brain. Wake up. Get a grip Lucy. Look alive! She tried to scream to herself inside her brain. But, it was no use. Kiss. Kaegan. Kiss. Lucy sighed looking out the window. She then looked over her shoulder. This wasn't like Lucy. Why was she being so paranoid? Lucy was usually so vocal with her emotions. She should of just told Kaegan point blank how she felt right when it happened, but nope. No, Lucy had to run away like a scared little girl. She sighed glaring out the window. Lucy wondered if Kaegan would come for her. Nah. She assured herself. Kaegan was too stubborn for that. Lucy took a few steps back. Suddenly she heard a voice. Lucy nearly jumped looking near her. She looked at the girl. Jeez. When did she get there? Lucy hadn't even noticed her at all. Lucy looked at the girl. She was a lot younger than Lucy herself. Perhaps she was in her second year? Yea, that seemed about right. A Slytherin eh? Well, that didn't bother Lucy too much at all. Lucy wouldn't start to hate the girl unless the girl did something that made Lucy upset. Lucy's model: Sit in the corner and don't bug me, and I'll be your best friend.

Lucy sighed looking at the girl. She looked behind her hoping Kaegan would make an appearance, but she knew better. Lucy sighed looking at the girl. "Um, it's complicated." Lucy said shortly. "Never mind no it's not. My best guy friend just kissed me." Lucy said out of the blue. Well, she wasn't one to keep her feelings in. Lucy hated all of that mess. Nope, even though she didn't know the girl and the girl was obviously a lot younger than Lucy, she just really didn't care. Lucy sighed. Lucy looked out the window. "This is stupid. Why am I fretting about this?" She said to the girl even though Lucy was really just saying it out loud to herself. "Everything will be fine. Right?" Lucy said bluntly. "Right." She said again basically just talking to herself, but to the younger girl as well. Lucy looked at the girl again. She sighed. "Oh, I'm Lucy by the way." She said kicking her foot lightly on the ground. "The bombarding you with all my mess if just my way of telling you hello." Lucy said rambling. "So, hello." She added trying to lighten her mood a bit. Lucy sighed waiting for the younger girl to respond.

[Sierra Greene S6]

Whatever was going through this girl's mind was obviously consuming her every thought and action- at least for the moment. Sierra could tell that she barely even noticed her there, even when she spoke. Just before turning to answer Sierra, the girl looked behind her, as if waiting for someone, like Sierra expected. But then, she broke into a long-winded answer that caught Sierra off guard.

Taking it all in, Sierra's facial expressions changed from confusion, to shock, to a hint of sympathy for the girl. She then even wondered why the girl felt the need to share all of this. Not that Sierra minded, but she just wouldn't have expected it; especially given the age difference between the two. Then, however, the girl finally introduced herself as Lucy and gave a partial apology and explanation for her willingness to share the entire situation with Sierra.

"Hi Lucy, I'm Sierra, and I don't mind the bombardment at all. I've actually been told that I offer good advice, but I have to contribute that to my habit of being blunt," Sierra explained. "It appears that you have yourself in an unfortunate situation. It seems to me that maybe you have more feelings for this guy than just being friends. I mean, if it upsets you this much, I would think that he must be special to you." Sierra stopped and pondered for a moment. She may have been young, but she was mature for her age. Growing up with mostly Adam to take care of her, Sierra didn't often spend time with children her age, but mostly those older than her when she got the chance.

"I know I'm young," Sierra began again, trying to defend her age so that Lucy would at least hear her out, "and I know I am at that age when I am supposed to think boys have cooties. Really, its more of a maturity thing that makes it hard to like them at this age, but that's besides the point. Anyways, what I was saying is that, even though I am young, I can understand these things. And if you want my honest opinion, I think you should talk to your friend about this. If there is nothing more than just a friendship, then you should be fine to just talk it over and be done with it. However, I suspect there is more, and if that is the case, you will have to confront him sometime you know," Sierra finished with a serious look.

Shifting from sitting to laying on her stomach, Sierra propped her chin in her hands and rested her elbows on her blanket. "And, if worst comes to worst, I have a brother about your age," Sierra said jokingly with a grin. She could tell that this was bothering Lucy, enough so that she would be willing to tell Sierra who was much younger and even a stranger at that. Hopefully Sierra thought she might at least provide some comic relief if not any good advice.

[lucy]

Lucy gave a slight smile. "Hey, I like people who are out in the open. I don't see a reason in being shy and hiding feelings." She said calmly. Lucy wasn't really going to explain why she thought that, but she would say it. Lucy never really felt like she had to explain herself. Nope, she was just Lucy and besides that fact, Lucy couldn't even try to explain herself or her intentions. Lucy smiled listening to what Sierra had to say. She didn't have any problems at all telling her feelings to a second year Slytherin student. Lucy never had a problem talking to people. The only people she wouldn't talk to would be a peson she never met. Lucy's father would be a good example of this. She nodded. Lucy sighed. "Well, I've known Kaegan since my second year. I mean I guess that means he's special to me, but I've never ever thought of him as anything more than Kaegan, the boy who makes me laugh and the boy who will always try and mind a way to leave one of this socks in my room even though his isn't allowed in my dorm." Lucy laughed remembering that. Kaegan knew Lucy hated dirty socks, so in their fourth year he would pay first years to drop socks by Lucy's bed. Lucy really just wanted to sit and hold her knees like a baby, but she held strong. She shrugged. "I don't know if I like Kaegan." She said pondering. "I've never really thought of him like that before." She said calmly. Lucy shook her head slightly. This whole situation wasn't anything like Lucy normally.

Lucy smiled when Sierra finished talking. "Ok, seriously. How can you be in your second year?" She joked. "Have you been sneaking Polyjuice Potions?" She continued. "Wow, you know when I was your age I was still collecting fireflies and pouring mud on Kaegan's hair. Which to this day I still think that is a lot of fun." She said smiling. Lucy shrugged. "Well, that's me for ya. I've never wanted to grow up. I don't know why though." Lucy said shrugging. "thanks Sierra." She said kindly. "I'll talk to Kaegan. I'd rather just stand here all day, but I will talk to Kaegan." She said nodding. Lucy smiled at Sierra. "So how is it a second year can be so smart and yet so young?" She asked being both serious and yet still joking. "I mean I've met Seventh Year Ravens who have given advice to me that is logical, but doesn't make since." She smiled. "I think you need to explain to them the art of simple advice." She said jokingly. "But, I still love my Ravenclaw friends even though I don't understand them half the time." She commented lightly.

Lucy laughed when Sierra said something about having a brother Lucy's age. "Funny." Lucy replied smiling. "Is he cute? Just kidding." Lucy added in. "I think I might need to get this all settled away with Kaegan before I think about any other boys." Lucy sighed. However, just then, a cute group of Gryffindor boys walked down the hall. "Or not.." Lucy said winking at the boys and then looking at Sierra. "I was only kidding." She said halfheartedly explaining herself. "So, tell me about yourself Sierra." Lucy started as she took a seat on the ground. "I'm assuming there is information to know." Lucy continued. She looked at Sierra and then Lucy peered out the window. Maybe, she would miss breakfast today. Anyways, Lucy could go without one meal. It wouldn't kill her.

[Sierra Greene S6]

Sierra listened as Lucy began to explain her situation with Kaegan. It seemed like it was perhaps just a good friendship, especially when Lucy said that she really hadn't thought of whether or not she liked him before. This was a strong indication for Sierra that maybe Lucy really didn't feel anything more for Kaegan than a general close friendship. Those types of relationships always did tend to get messy though when one or the other started to have stronger feelings than just friendship.

Sierra simply smiled when Lucy mentioned that she seemed to be giving advice that was advanced for her age. "It mostly comes from spending a lot of my childhood with my older brother Adam. I didn't have friends my age, so I guess I just matured fast compared to my peers." Lucy then explained that she would eventually talk to Kaegan. Sierra nodded in agreement. "I hope things work out for you then," she said, pleased that Lucy had regarded her information as being useful.

When Lucy then brought up the topic of Adam again, Sierra simply shook her head while grinning. She watched then as Lucy flirted with a few Gryffindors who walked by, winking at them. "You know," Sierra said after Lucy assured her she was only joking, "that's where ya gotta be careful. Sometimes they don't know your joking, even if you think it's obvious. I mean, take Adam for example, he all the time is coming to me, asking questions about girls who he thinks likes him. It turns out that mostly I can tell they don't like him, but just tend to flirt innocently." Sierra laughed a bit and then finished, "I sometimes feel like I should start a dating service. I could charge people for advice."

"Well," Sierra began, after Lucy asked her to tell more about herself. "I've already said that I have an older brother. My parents are hardly ever home because they travel a lot, and other than that I don't see my family very often. As far as friends go, I don't have very many. Most people think I'm blunt, which I am. If you ask me, I'd prefer not to have friends that can't handle the truth though." Sierra shrugged and then went on a little more. "I often think a lot of girls my age are jealous of me, and I guess they rightfully could be. I guess sometimes I can come off as a proud person, but if someone can't accept that, then it's their problem." She stopped with a sigh. "Yeah, I guess that's about me. I know who I am and I don't mind much about what others think. That's mostly why I am often a loner too, I suppose." She looked back up at Lucy. "And yourself?" she asked, curious to hear what Lucy might say about herself.

[lucy]

Lucy smiled lightly. Everything Sierra was saying made perfect sense in her mind. Lucy stared around her calmly and then looked back at Sierra. Sierra was easy to talk to. In fact, she was the only Slytherin Lucy had ever carried out a complete conversation with. Lucy did talk to Slytherins, but they never seemed to get along. Lucy couldn't blame them for that, however. She knew it was probably her fault that Slytherin students seemed to turn the other way at the sight of Lucy. She was too talkative and right to the point for them usually. Lucy just told everything like it was and told all her problems to anyone who asked. Basically, like what Lucy was discussing with Sierra at the moment. And the fact that Lucy had an immaturity about her probably didn't help her cause when it came to Slytherins anyways. Plus, Lucy being a half-blooded witch belonging to a drunken muggle mother who doesn't even know her pure-blooded father or his name, really didn't help her cause. Lucy had come to understand that Slytherins wouldn't like her in her first year, but now Sierra was proving her little theory wrong. Lucy sighed calmly. She then looked Sierra. In a way, Sierra reminded Lucy of a young her in the way that Sierra was blunt also, but of course Sierra had a maturity factor that Lucy never had. She didn't even have it in her seventh year.

Lucy smiled as Sierra explained why she was so mature. She laughed lightly and nodded. "That's a good thing ya, know? Cause heaven knows no second year should turn out like me." She said lightly. Lucy was joking, but also she knew it was true. "I didn't have many friends at your age either." She sighed. "It wasn't that I was a loner, I was just lonely." She sighed again and then looked at Sierra. "What I mean by that was, I was surrounded by people, but none of them really understood me at all. So, I was lonely even surrounded by people." Lucy said calmly. She had been an odd child and she still was an odd person. Lucy had always been social, but she had a different persecutive on things and life than other children. At a young age, Lucy's life was simple and care-free and yet, her thoughts were mature and complicated. She was still like that: funny and immature on the outside, unsure and deep on the inside. Lucy nodded at Sierra's comment. "I think everything will be fine, but I will just have to talk to Kaegan I guess."

Lucy nodded when Sierra commented about her flirting. "You're right." She said calmly. The guys were still lingering about the hall. She flashed a smile and nothing more. Then, she turned back to Sierra. "Those are some of Kaegans friends. I wish he had ugly friends." Lucy said pretending to pout for a moment before she starting laughing at her own joke. "I send the wrong message a lot. Maybe, that's what I did with Kaegan, but.." She sighed. "I don't know. Maybe I do like him. Maybe I do, but it was that I wouldn't let myself think like that. Maybe I was holding myself back on purpose without even realizing it." Lucy sighed. It made sense to her, but she didn't know if it would make sense to anyone else. Lucy glanced out the window falling into a brief trance before she turned back to look at Sierra. This talk was helping Lucy. It really was.

Lucy listened to Sierra's answer to the question. She nodded calmly every now and then as she listened. "I understand. I can't stand people that can't take the truth or just won't listen to it. And having friends isn't everything. Especially, if they just don't understand you. Lucy sighed. "Well, if you ever need a friend, I'm here as a temporary one or a real one." Lucy said smiling while she talked serious. "I'm not joking either I might be a day dreaming Hufflepuff Seventh Year, but I'ma good listener and I give blunt answers." She said nicely. Lucy sighed when Sierra asked the same question. "Um me.." Lucy said thinking for a second. "I'll give you the short version." She started. "My mother had me in England when she was sixteen. I don't know my father nor will I ever. We moved back to my mother's home land, Australia, when I was young. There my mother continued to be the drunk she wanted to be. Then, she ran away, big surprise and left me with her father which was okay by me. Then, she sobered up, and shipped me back to England where I got my Hogwarts letter. She's a painter now and has two adopted kids, my sisters, Lina and Keiko." Lucy sighed. "I guess that's it." She said shrugging. "So, what more if there to know about this brother of yours, Adam?" Lucy asked.