REVERIE

08 | LOVE

" Just a friend to you " | CH. EIGHT

---christmas day, Asteria took a deep breath before sighing and walking out of her bathroom.

This was it! The day she'd see Louis again. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't excited. She really missed him. And although her friends in Hogwarts were amazing, there will always be a special place in her heart for the brunette.

She sighed as she held on to his letter. The only constant reminder that he will come for her. Delusional, of course. Considering the current situation. She was so close to finally meeting her soulmate. She already kind of knew who he is, all she needs to do now was to confront him about it.

Yet, here she was hopelessly crushing on her best friend. It was pathetic to say the least. After years of self-control, this is what she was left with. Bottled up emotions just waiting to burst out of her. If it wasn't for that one moment.

"Why do you have so many scars?" The little boy asked, eyeing the new one she got just right by her chin.

"My soulmate," she answered with a grin, the boy mindlessly nodded his head as his eyes turned to the tattoo imprinted on his skin. "What about you, Louis?"

The boy snapped his head to her before smiling as well. He slowly lifted up his hand with the words; You look lonely.

"You know," he started, causing the girl to look back at him, "I once thought you were my soulmate." He said, voice laced with disappointment yet he tried to cover it up with a smile.

"Better luck next time, I suppose."

Asteria furiously shook her head. Stupid! She yelled in her mind. She then tried to compose herself. Deep breaths.

She turned her face to her mirror, smiling idly at her reflection. She began to eye her vibrant Christmas sweater and plain pajama bottoms. It was a bit of tradition for the Williams to wear their pajamas on Christmas Eve.

Asteria turned back to the letter in her hands once again. Scrutinizing one particular sentence; "I'm also bringing someone very dear to me, a new friend."

She couldn't help but wonder who it was. Nonetheless, she was happy he was doing okay without her.

Suddenly, a knock was heard from her door. Asteria put the piece of parchment down on her nighstand before walking towards her door. There, her mom stood with a smile.

"Louis's here," she said. Asteria smiled before walking by her mother's side.

Once they made it to the living room, Asteria frowned when she saw a girl by Louis' side. It made her stomach churn and she felt a small twinge of uneasiness as the scene unfold.

Louis then turned to her and smiled wider almost instantly. Asteria couldn't help but smile back. Ignoring the small tug that kept pulling down her heart. When she was close enough, he didn't hesitate to engulf her in a hug.

"I'd like you to meet someone," Louis said before pulling away. "This is Imogen," he said, gesturing to the girl with him, "my soulmate," he whispered so only Asteria would hear.