truth be told

chapter 9

*clays pov*

the day flew past as I was too excited for the party. I thought of the party in 2nd year and how the professors walked in and yelled at us, I laugh to myself remembering professor Craft looses his temper.

 I was sat at the table again for lunch when I realised I had next period free. I look towards the Gryffindor table and see most of my friends. now the Slytherin table is nearly empty as people are going to find something entertaining to do like picking on 1st years so I decide to go and sit with them. "hey guys" I say, sitting next to nick. "ayeee big C" Tommy says. Next to him is his friend toby from Hufflepuff. The others on the table were Darryl, ponk, Alyssa, techno and Karl. "yous guys coming to the party tonight?" (I know I haven't been clear but the party is on a Friday!) I ask, "heck yeah" says toby and everyone says yes. "is there gonna be butter beer?" Karl says, I grin "yes definitely" he does a small fist pump. They all return to talking as I start to zone out thinking about what I could wear. I put together a simple fit and then see Karls hands. he has yellow painted nails. I think about if some black polish would suit me and if it would look good. I decide that I would ask Karl where he got them done. 

Everyone stands to leave but I quickly reach Karl and whisper, "hey Karl where did you get your nails painted?" he beams at me, "oh Alyssa did them for me a couple days ago, she's just up there" he points across the corridor, "cool thanks" I say as I run off to find her.

"Alyssa! wait a sec!" I call. she stops and turns around, "whats up Clay?" I start to get a bit nervous about the question, "o-oh uh do you um think you could paint my nails black because I've uh never done it before?" I fiddle with a loose thread on my robe, will she be ok with it? "sure clay! I have some in my dorm, wait here" she says before running off into her dorm. I sigh with relief, I was worried she'd find it weird, what if the others do aswell? I then see her come back out of the common room, "wanna go to the room of requirement?" she asks, maybe noticing my nervousness, "uh yeah thanks" and we walk down the corridor.

once we are inside we sit on the concrete floor. Alyssa pulls out a jet black bottle and unscrews the lid, "hand please" she says holding out her's. I place my left hand in her left and she starts gently brushing the nail polish over my nails leaving the black liquid on. "do you know I recon you would look great with this clay," she says, I look up, "Really?" "yeah! did you wonder the same?" I bite my lip and reply, "well I saw Karls and I thought I wanted to try," she nods and carries on painting each nail. I debate talking to her about George. she was my friend even before Hogwarts and I trust her fully. " uh Alyssa" I say, "yeah?" she looks up pausing on my middle finger, "w-whats it like dating a guy?" I ask, regretting the question as soon as it came out. she looks at me and smiles, "well, oh its hard to explain, I guess it feels like someones always looking out for you and usually they are really kind and understanding," I nod along, "if you don't mind me asking but, why do you ask?" I take a deep breath, "well Im gay but I've never dated a guy before," she carries on painting, "thats great clay! I'm so happy you told me, also I have friend who's bi and she has never dated a girl but everyone accepts her even so" i feel happiness bloom in my chest at how supportive Alyssa was, I really didn't deserve her. "thanks that really helps, I haven't  come out to anyone except Phil and you because I feel like everyone will hate me," she smiles sympathetically, "awe clay im so glad you were brave enough tell us, I understand how you may feel but I think that your friends will be very understanding and if not then they weren't very good friends," she looks at my nails and blows on them gently, "ok next hand, careful with that one, don't smudge it" she says letting go of my hand and reaches for my right one. I place my right hand in her left and look at my black nails, they did look good, Alyssa did a great job. "do you have a crush now or is it just a feeling at the moment?" I blush "uh yeah I guess I do have a crush" she smiles widely, "finally I can talk about guys with someone!" I laugh, "yeah true, do you have a crush?" she smiles in a mischievous way, "yes but I will only tell you if you tell me yours" I roll my eyes, "fine but they both stay a secret," she nods, "of course this conversation will not leave this room" I smile appreciatly at her, "ok so its someone in Ravenclaw and they have brown hair," her eyes widen, "its not Zak is it?" I wheeze, "no no I would not want him to cheat on Darryl" she laughs, "true true, then who is it?" I blush, "he's called George but I don't know if he's straight or not," "awwww this is so cute, I think I know who you mean, but yeah im not too sure" "ok I told you mine, who is yours?" she blushes now, "well he's in Ravenclaw too" I instantly know who it is, "Callahan?" she looks up at me, "how did you know?" I grin "lucky guess" she giggles, "uh yeah it is Callahan but im scared about asking him out incase he rejects me" I sigh, "same here" she suddenly has an idea, "how about we have to ask our crushes out by the Yule ball?" I contemplate the idea, "uh sure! the loser has to do the others homework for a week!" "but you'll loose all of mine" she whines, "I won't I promise" she finishes my right hand and blows on my nails gently again, "all done!" I look at my hands, "oh my god Alyssa they look great thanks so much" she puts the bottle in her pocket, "no problem! now I would add a couple silver rings too" I think about my rings I never wear back at my dorm, "yeah I can finally wear them now!" she smiles and stands up, "well im gonna go now everyones probably looking for us" "true" I say standing up too, "I know the polish is instant dry but just be careful for a while ok?" she pulls the door to the room of requirement open and I follow her out, "I will I will" we walk down to her dorm, "thanks again Alyssa I needed that," I say, "no problem Clay, im glad you felt like you could come to me" she waves before stepping inside the common room and I wave back, making my way to my common room too. I felt lighter as walked down each corridor, for ten minutes I was stress free.

SORRY I just really wanted clay with painted nails lol

also I really like the chapter because i feel their friendship was underrated so I wanted to bring their relationship into this! 

im planning on writing the party chapter next unless I put in another filler chapter!

I tried using spaces so I hope they are a little easier to read. any writing advice is appreciated!

stay safe and love yallll <33