18 Mar 2022, 21:15
A Blossom Ball Date
@James OwensJust send it! Bailey though to herself. And send it she did. Letting go of the owl, she headed back towards her dormitory in the Ravenclaw tower. The it she was talking about was a note to James Owen. He was a friend of hers who had saved her from drowning in the Great Lake. The message read:~~~~~~~~~~Hello. I have something to show you. Come to the Rehearsal Room when you are done with dinner. Can’t wait to see you there!
That evening, Bailey was one of the first people to dinner. She had been preparing for this and had even changed clothes into some jeans, a tee shirt, and the same boots and Ravenclaw sweater she had been wearing when James saved her from the lake. She ate fast and quickly left for the rehearsal room. She had decided to ask James to the blossom ball! She was equal parts excited and terrified. What if he rejected her? She knew he had no date for it yet but… What if he was planning on asking someone? Quit psyching yourself out! Bailey thought to herself.
Arriving at the Rehearsal room, Bailey walked over to the piano. She might as well play him a song. Then she would have a reason for him being there besides her asking him. But what song should I play?
Bailey decided to play “Heart and Soul” to warm up. The cheery song made Bailey feel better, so she proceeded to play another of her favorite songs, “Burn” from the American play “Hamilton”. It was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and in Bailey’s opinion, was an amazing play. She had seen in once in London when she went there with her mum.Word count: ≈250
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18 Mar 2022, 22:00
A Blossom Ball Date
James was in his dorm when he saw the owl. He opened the window taking the note from the owl and it flew off. James looked the note over. It was addressed to him. From..Bailey! James opened the note. She had invited him to the Rehearsal room after dinner. He wondered what for. James got dressed in something simple and made his way down to dinner.
James ate at a medium pace. He didn't want to choke. He gulped down some fruit punch and left before the rest of the students had finished making their plates. He was excited to see Bailey. The last time they saw each other was at the lake.
As James made his way down to the rehearsal room he could hear music. He walked slower absorbing the mystical sounds. The music was quite beautiful. It ended so soon though. James paused and then heard another song being played. He peeked his head in and saw someone sitting at the piano. It was Bailey!
James walked in completely and waited by the entrance. He never knew Bailey could play the piano. And so beautifully as well. He watched as her fingers danced a long the keys. A smile spread across his face. He walked closer to her quietly. He didn't want to interrupt her while she was playing. He stood a ways behind her and continued to listen to the music.
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19 Mar 2022, 00:20
A Blossom Ball Date
Playing the piano really helped Bailey calm down. James should be here soon she thought as she finished playing “Burn” . Closing the piano, Bailey got up and turned around. “Oh!” she exclaimed. James has standing behind her. She must have startled him, because he jumped a little. To be honest, she did too “Sorry… I didn’t see you there. she said to James. Continuing, she said, “Um… do you have a certain song that I could try and play you? I know a few… Pausing, she took a deep breath in to calm her nerves. She knew that if she kept talking, it would come out a jumbled, incoherent mess.
“Actually… before you do that, I have a question for you. Would you… like to go to the Blossom Ball with me?
A moment passed. Then two. “I mean… just as friends. Unless you want to go as more? I don’t know. I’ll just stop now.” Blushing so hard she felt it, Bailey quickly stopped talking. This was not the elegant speech she had wanted to deliver. it’s ok. Bailey tried to calm her racing pulse. just breath. In; out; in; out;
Still waiting for a response, Bailey looked up at James again.Word Count: about 215
we are all born beautiful. it is a tragedy we are convinced that we are not”
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Main account: Bailey Glade
19 Mar 2022, 02:21
A Blossom Ball Date
Bailey finished the song and closed the piano and stood up. She turned around exclaiming. This startled James as much as Bailey was startled. Bailey apologized mentioning that she didn't see him. Made sense as he was standing behind her.
Bailey asked him for a song to try and play. She paused and took a breath. James thought for a moment. He was just about to answer then Bailey told him not to. James was confused. Why ask a question if you don't want the answer? James shook the thought from his head and listened to her.
She asked him if he would go to the Blossom Ball with her. James' eyes widened. He'd never been asked to go anywhere with anyone. Especially not by a girl. A moment passed and then another. Bailey then said just as friends...unless he wanted to go as more. She shook her head and said she'll just stop. She was blushing very brightly as well. She waited and looked back up to him.
"Of course! I would love to go to the Blossom Ball with you. James walked over to her taking her hands in his own looking down into her eyes. "And if you want to go as more than friends...I'd love that." He placed a gentle kiss upon one of her hands with a soft smile across his face.
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19 Mar 2022, 15:16
A Blossom Ball Date
@James OwensWhat will he say? What will he say? What will he say? Bailey’s mind screamed. A flash of confusion passed over his face when she told him not to answer his question and she was afraid she had offended him.
When she asked him to be her date to the blossom ball, his eyes widened, shock written as clear as day across his face. He quickly gained him composure again, way faster than she was able to. He answered her with a smooth, "Of course! I would love to go to the Blossom Ball with you. He then walked nearer to her and took her hands into his. Looking into her eyes he softly said "And if you want to go as more than friends...I'd love that." A gentle smile spread across his face, lighting it up as he placed a general kiss on one of her hands.
Bailey smiled. He had accepted her! Does he like me??!?! she though. “I would love that too” Bailey softly responded.
Deciding to wait to ask what colors they should wear ( she did not want to come off as to excited- she did sometime) Bailey just asked again. “So… is there any song I could maybe play for you?Word count: ≈210
we are all born beautiful. it is a tragedy we are convinced that we are not”
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Main account: Bailey Glade
19 Mar 2022, 17:09
A Blossom Ball Date
Bailey smiled at his response and told him that she would love to go as more than friends. James was glad. He let out a small sigh of relief glad that she had agreed. He would have hated to get rejected by the first girl he generally liked. That is a relief. Getting rejected would have been... James shook the thought from his head. No need to go to the negative side of things if they were already positive.
James looked back to Bailey and let go of her hands. She asked if there was any song she could play for him. James thought for a moment. His face lit up as the song came to his mind. "Actually there is. It's one of my favorite songs. I don't know if you've heard it before but it's called If I Ain't Got You It's by Alicia Keys. It's alright if you don't know by the way. I can pick a different one if you don't."
James' mind raced as he tried to figure out any more songs he knew in case Bailey didn't know that one. But the only thing he could think about was preparing for the Blossom Ball. What colors to wear, whether to bring flowers or not. Maybe a corsage would work? James had no clue.
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20 Mar 2022, 12:34
A Blossom Ball Date
@James OwensI think I played it… Bailey thought frantically. It was a while ago but… You got it!!!I think I can play it… I learned it a while ago so I’m a little rusty in it.
Playing the opening cords, it did sound a little weird, but Bailey fixed her mistakes to play a beautiful rendition of If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys. Filling the Rehearsal Room like so many before her with beautiful music, Bailey smiled. She was part of an amazing legacy at Hogwarts. She had (few) friends, but the friends she had were true friends. And someone who cared for her as much as she cared for him. Even though they had just met a little before, Bailey felt like she had found Her person, if that made sense.
Finishing the song, she turned back to James. “Was that the song? Bailey asked. When he nodded, she asked, “Is there another song I could play for you?” A moment passed. Do play any instruments? Maybe one day we could do a duet?”
Even while talking, Bailey was attempting to contain her excitement. I have a date to the ball!!!! She thought. Should I ask him what to wear?Word count: ≈210
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we are all born beautiful. it is a tragedy we are convinced that we are not”
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Main account: Bailey Glade
20 Mar 2022, 14:56
A Blossom Ball Date
Bailey told James that she thought she could play mentioning that she might be a little rusty at the song. James nodded "Okay!" James listened to her play the song magnificently. She only made few mistakes at the beginning but James expected that.
James swayed to the music slightly. James wanted to sing along but with the size of the room his voice would surely echo. Hearing the song made him see Bailey in a whole new way. She sat there beautifully as her fingers dance gracefully along the keys. James began to daze off imagining them dancing along to the music together.
The music ended bring James back from his trance and he glanced towards Bailey. "Oh, Yes that was it. You played it quite elegantly. It was very nice." James smiled as his cheeks dusted themselves a pale pink shade. What was this feeling he felt around her?
Bailey asked for another song. James shook his head not being able to think of anything else. Bailey asked if he played any instruments. " I do actually, I play guitar and I sing a little as well" James scratched the back of his neck slightly embarrassed and his face darkened in color only slightly. Why did I mention that? I could have just said guitar.
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20 Mar 2022, 20:34
A Blossom Ball Date
@James OwensAs she finished the song, she turned around to face James again. He said, “ Oh, Yes that was it. You played it quite elegantly. It was very nice." This caused her to blush; she was not used to receiving so many complements. Giving complements, she was good at. Just not receiving them.
When she asked if James played any instruments, he answered with an “I do actually, I play guitar and I sing a little as well"
You sing and play the guitar?” she responded. “That’s awesome! I wish I could sing well…” Stopping before she said anything else Bailey thought I mean… I could sing… just no guarantee that it will sound good…
Deciding to get herself out of the spotlight, she asked James, “Do you think you could sing me a song? Or maybe play a song on a guitar? Looking around, Bailey spotted a guitar. It looked like it was made out of redwood, polished to shine. Walking over to it, she picked it up and wakes back to James. “I mean, you don’t have to play anything.” Bailey said, realizing that she didn’t wait for a response.
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we are all born beautiful. it is a tragedy we are convinced that we are not”
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20 Mar 2022, 20:46
A Blossom Ball Date
Bailey blushed at his compliment of how she played. It really was quite beautiful. He had no reason to lie to her. That would have just been rude. She sounded shocked at his mention of being able to both sing and play guitar and responded wishing that she could sing well. "I'm sure you can sing well. It just takes a lot of practice. You'll get better. I'm sure of it" James encouraged her.
She asked if he could sing her a song or perhaps play her a song on guitar. James nodded "Of course! Do you have any requests?" James realized he didn't bring his guitar with him. He didn't think he would need it. No one really carries a guitar with them everywhere they go. He noticed Bailey look around and walk off. She came back with a redwood guitar. It was acoustic and had been polished to a nice shine.
James accepted the guitar from her and began to open his mouth to say something. Bailey interrupted telling him he didn't have to play anything. "It's fine. It's easier for me to sing and play at the same time. So, any specific song or songs you want me to play?" James sat down on a stool as he said this.
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