How to Court a Veela(s) C. Winfield PV

She's late. Pea thought for a few minutes, putting away her compact mirror back into her small purse. She fixed her hair for the final time and looked at the brown leaves swaying away just right near her feet. Could it be that she abandoned her?

Pea smirked in disbelief. That is impossible, nobody in this world would stood up someone like her. Even if they do, they would be utterly stupid. Why would even such a thought pass through her mind? Pea shakes her head and pats her cheeks.

And just as she had done so, she heard the crunching of leaves approach her in a short distance.

Pea tilts her head to the sound of the leaves. Stifling an eye roll, she smiled charmingly, "Look who finally shows up." Instead of sarcasm, a tone of delight filled her mouth, looking glad that her first date didn't end in humiliation. But Lottie does look a little odd, almost like she is a little hesitant about going near the white-haired.

Could it be that she spooked her, or perhaps she just happened to be stunned by how gorgeous she looked right now? Either way, seems like she has to be a little more careful with her next words.

"Are you okay?" Tone of concern sweetly came out of Pea's mouth; it is a very rare tone that possibly all her acquaintances would be shocked to hear. Pea steps closer to the brunette, with every step remembering the feeling she got when she was near her at the library. It is suffocatingly a very pleasant feeling she would only get by being near Lottie. "See, it is much better breathing the fresh autumn air, I am sure you would feel much better now, especially after inhaling the library dust all morning." Pea placed both her arms on her hips as she looked at the view of the orange trees and bushes. "I brought some snacks I stole from a few house elves, too. Perhaps we could have a small picnic."

The second Lottie's eyes met hers, her chest ached. Was it her gaze that made her heart flutter a little, or how gentle her eyes get when they meet hers, a gaze that is very uncommon to see. Most people's eyes are always filled with jealousy, hatred, or even lust when they gaze at Pea. But Lottie's eyes when they met Pea's were kind and gentle. Even with a little fear flickering on them, it is still a breath of fresh air being gazed upon by someone who doesn't have malicious intent towards her.

"Getting ready. I wanted to look nice." Pea smiled, pleased that she put on a little effort before meeting her, "You don't have to do that, I think you already looks.. nice." The word is a little hard for her to conjure; compliment wasn't particularly one of her stronger suits, as she is usually the one who would receive them. But Pea wasn't lying when she complimented Lottie. There was a reason why she was taken an interest in her, although her fashion does need a little work.

Pea watched her intently while she finished every sentence. Her voice sounds very sweet, sickly sweet. "Sorry- you said stole? From the house elves?" The question slaps her back into reality. She has never been this enchanted by anyone before, she doesn't even understand what is happening to her body. Somehow being near her makes her head go foggy. "Ah yes. I was joking of course, I would never steal from house elves," Pea winked, and grabbed Lottie's arms, dragging her to a spot she had been eyeing. Nervous sweats forming on her forehead, she couldn't afford to be distracted. She has to bring her A-game into this. She might never get another chance to seduce another part-veela like her, isn't it?

On her way, a question formed in her mind, trying to fill the awkward silence in the air. "I am curious... You are a Slytherin, yes? most Slytherin I know would be a little bit bold and well.. a tad arrogant...Exhibit a." Pea gestures her hand to herself as if she is introducing herself on a stage, smirked at her small self-deprecating joke. "So you don't seem to be like them, or...like me. Understandably, that is a stereotype that people like to perceive about us, but I am curious if you also thought the same?" Lottie is quiet, enjoys reading, and a little bit timid, a not so Slytherin traits if she likes to admits. Of course, that is all based on her stalking today, so it might not be accurate at all, but she is still curious about what Lottie thinks of that. She thinks she could learn a lot about Lottie based on the response she will give her.

The girl with the white hair smiled. Smile in her usual way. Confident and.. a little smug. But there is something a little bit different this time; it looks a little bit softer. "Hm- Thank you." She replied to Lottie's compliment that isn't a very big surprise for Pea. It is difficult to constrain herself with words that are not straight out of her harsh brain, but she just need to hang in there in front of Lottie. She had to win Charlotte's heart in one way or another. However, she felt like she was the one who was starting to lose.

"I suppose I'm ambitious. In a way. It's hard to say, really. The sorting hat works in mysterious ways." Pea tilted her head in Lottie's direction, looking a little bit surprised. "Ambitious.. huh. I'll be sure to remember that." Pea leaned against one of the trees while looking at the beautiful scenery. Also remembering the day she was brought into Hogwarts, her little cheeky self. She was so restless to get into the spotlight, and remembered arguing with the sorting hat in her head. It was an entertaining memory to say the least. Memories where it was not tainted by grief were rare for her.

"Coming in I didn't really care which house I would end up in. Everyone would probably assume that I would be place in Slytherin right away, with my wizard-born blood, and fairly haughty personality." Pea folds her arms, thinking back on what would happen if she were placed in another house. "I just remember arguing with the sorting hat about how I wanted to be place in the most lavish dormitories." Pea chuckles a little. "That is probably why he put me in Slytherin to be honest." Pea took a deep breath, somehow darkness seemed to appear in her gaze, darkness or gloom, it isn't really clear. A slight smile still appeared on her face, but somehow her eyes says otherwise. Those were times when her aunts were still around. Oh, how she wished to go back to those times.

"Right, well it's just... my family is like that." That is the first time she has said anything regarding her family. Pea wondered what they are like to have her respond the way she did. But ambitious families are common, especially in the house of the snake.

Pea observed her demeanor, noticing perhaps she still looked a little stiff. Maybe Pea is a little too confident, and it completely overshadows her when she was supposed to shine a light on Lottie instead.

"What is your family like? I never grew up surrounded by Veelas under one roof before. Well, since I lived in the Muggle world with my aunt basically my whole life. I imagine it's probably a lot to handle." Pea snickered just imagining the amount of competition and cattiness a bunch of Veelas would be. Not to mention the screaming. Suddenly she felt a sudden relief that she is an only child.

Pea took out a blanket she brought from her room and placed it just under the tree she was leaning against. She still could feel the crunching leaves and autumn cold breezes passed them, re-thinking her decision to go out instead of staying in under the warmth of the castle. "Come sit." She gestured Lottie to sit beside her.

Hearing Lottie's giggles actually improves her mood. She could feel the ice starting to chip away. "I mean, that is a completely reasonable request." Pea also started to giggle at the ridiculousness of her 11-year-old self. "Who doesn't want a lavish dormitory?" She shrugged jokingly while still laughing.

"Ugh although I hate being in the dungeon." Pea rolled her eyes at the thought of their dorms. "And you probably don't remember me since I took a break from Hogwarts for a year..." She is thinking whether she should tell Lottie about her father reappearance, or perhaps she should wait until Lottie actually ask about it.