Midnights (OC)

9 - Valentine

The bulk of Emery's time appeared to be spent with Draco or Theo.

Emery notices Theo's attempts to make plans with her more often these past couple of months, either with the whole group or alone. Studying and Hogsmeade trips were examples. Since students got back from break, it seemed like the professors were trying to bury everyone in homework and exams, so the studying sessions were quite useful. Theo asked Emery for more tutoring sessions as well. She didn't think too much about it. It seemed like the innocent actions of a friend (even though they were not just friends) who wanted to spend more time with her.

Emery continued to go on random dates and hang outs with Draco, some more intimate than others. Emery slipped away with Theo when Draco was busy with assignments or quidditch, careful to not be seen by anyone. It's not as if they were purposely trying to hide from everyone and keep their interactions a secret, but the two felt a thrill by sneaking around; it added to the fun of being with Theo.

Valentine's Day is coming up and, of course, Slytherin is throwing a party for the occasion. Since it lands on a Friday this year, students have classes all day, then were expecting to party hard afterward. All the houses are invited, surprisingly. Though, some have planned their own, smaller hangouts, Slytherin is known to throw great parties. Naturally, everyone wanted to come. Even those pesky Gryffindors. The catch is that no one can bring dates. Students are expected to come to the party alone and find a date (or a hook-up) while there. As it was the day of love and romance, many students are eager to find someone to spend the night with. Students are practically expected to dress up. It can be anything, really, so long as it's not their uniform or regular clothes like sweats and hoodies. A sort of fake costume party, if you will.

As it is already Thursday, Emery's Slytherin pals bubble with excitement for the party tomorrow. "What are you gonna wear tomorrow, Em?" Avery interrupts Emery's daydream.

Emery's eyes snap to Avery. "Oh, uh, not sure yet to be honest," Emery replies, caught off guard by the sudden question. Everyone is in the common room tonight just hanging about. Emery is sprawled out on the couch, head in Avery's lap as her fingers gently played with Emery's hair. Blaise was next to them, sitting across from Draco and Theo, both on a comfy emerald green lounge chair, of whom are all entertaining a different conversation. Other students are around the corners of the room, attempting to complete last-minute assignments or talking with friends.

Avery smirks, looking down at Emery. "Y'know, since it'll be downstairs from our dorms, I think we should just wear the lingerie sets we bought together."

Emery laughs, but at the mention of lingerie, both Draco's and Theo's eyes dart to her, neither of them noticing the others' actions. "I mean, we can, who's gonna get us into trouble," Emery responds, giving another laugh. Draco's features morph to a scowl while Theo's lips turn up to a smirk, both having opposite feelings about seeing the witch in lingerie at the party. "But I think I'll just wear my red dress, the off-the-shoulder long-sleeve one," Emery suggests a bit quieter, unable to see the boys, but not wanting anywhere to hear what she's going to wear. Wearing lingerie sounded too much for her, but her off-the-shoulder ruched body con mini dress would be the perfect mix of sexy and mysterious. There is a hole with a knot in the center, just between her breasts, and the dress goes halfway down her thighs. It's perfect for a Valentine's Day party. Add some ears or devil horns like what she had worn for Halloween and it was a done deal.

"That's gonna be so hot," Avery says, knowing exactly which dress Emery speaks about. She groans, complaining, "But I still don't know what to wear."

"Well, if you still want to do lingerie, wear a baby doll with something cute under it," Emery giggles, not expecting her to agree.