[DISCONTINUED] Tacenda | j.p

18|.deal

Still Playing : Shawn Mendes - There's nothing holding me back

“ Cause if we lost our minds and we stumbled in the dark
I know we'd be alright, we would be alright ”

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"Good morning Mrs.Potter." The morning came awfully slow, She tossed and turned throughout the night with the image of James Potter's lips invading her mind.

"Good morning dear, Please call me Mia." The redhead only nodded as a reply and walked closer, She found the woman busy in the kitchen, "Can I help you with anything?" She politely asked.

Figuring if she's gonna be staying at the expense of the Potters, The least she could do is help out in the chores. "Well you can mix up the pancake batter while I cook the bacon."

Acacia listened to Euphemia talk about how much she preferred the muggle way of cooking instead of using a wand. "Magic is not so magical when cooking." The woman claimed, "Doing all the work makes the food much more special, It has your own touch."

All the while the two females chat about cooking and magic, Acacia was cooking and flipping pancakes.

James Potter went to the kitchen when a redhead failed to answer the knocking on the guestroom door. He walked in the sight of Acacia stacking pancakes, Her hair pulled up in a messy bun and she was still in yesterday's clothes.

"Good morning.", He yawned, rubbing his eyes and took a seat on the stool. Facing Acacia's side as she move around the kitchen as if she's so used to being in there.

"Morning." The redhead greeted back and she turned to give him a small smile, She was still feeling awkward about last night and wanted to distance herself from the boy.

But that's impossible when you're staying at his house. "Good Morning James, I didn't think you'd be up early." The woman greeted her son with a brow raised.

He shrugged, "I slept early." Which was a lie because he barely got any shut eye after Acacia left his room. Hearing this Acacia let out a breath of relief, He's not beating himself up for it. Why should I?

And pushed a plate of pancakes and bacons toward the boy, "Thanks." He mumbled and Acacia only nodded as a reply.

"Why don't you two go to the city? I need to fetch groceries but since you're both here, You two do it." Euphemia who handed the syrup bottle to James.

"Do we really?" Acacia occupied the stool next to James with her own plate of food and shot him a look, "We'd be glad to help Mia." She answered opposing Jame's complaint with a wide grin.

"We are?" James asked and Acacia glared at him so he turned to his mother and forced a smile, "We are!"He feigned enthusiasm while Acacia's scowl turn into a cheery smile.

Stealing the bottle before he could even begin to squeeze honey onto his pancakes and drowned her own.

Acacia wasn't a fan of bacon and so she only ate pancakes. It was a small move but James noticed.

After breakfast the two were given a list and Acacia slipped on a dress and coat provided by Euphemia. It was one of her old dresses and a touch of magic made the garment fit her just right.

She paired it off with the converse she was wearing when James took her with him. She was light on her feet as she skip the last steps of the stairs where James was impatiently waiting.

"Are you sure your dad is okay with looking after Jewel?" The cat was very much independent, It's been roaming around the house since they came and grew fond of Fleamont.

"Yeah, You've nothing to worry." She walked past him to eagerly exit the manor and she find their house 20 minutes of a walk away from the city.

5 minutes of comfortable silence, Acacia had her hands stuffed in her pockets for warmth. Her cheeks were ever so rosy with the cold but she didn't mind, James is constantly turning to her. As if checking to see if she've disappeared which was silly but Acacia only smiled inwardly at the actions.

"I've never been to the city." The Fallencret manor is protected by magic and hidden from the prying eyes of both Wizards and Muggles and one can't get in without the company of a family member.

She wasn't allowed to go outside outside. Their yard was another thing but the outside world is a mystery. Having only apparating from her house to the station and vice versa, she haven't seen much.

"Are you serious?" He asked with wide eyes and stopped on his tracks, Merlin, This boy is dramatic. "No, That's your friend." Biting back a laugh to support her own joke she only smiled widely at him with lips tightly shut.

"Comedic genius you are." He replied sarcastically and Acacia narrowed her eyes at him. He doesn't appreciate my humor, Should I ditch?

"To answer your question, Yep. I've been wanting to but I can't exactly leave the house." She replied like it was a normal thing to say with a slight shrug while James frown at her.

How can she speak so lightly about her family's abuse?

Acacia walked again and James followed, speeding up to walk alongside her. "Well we're not just doing groceries now." Eyebrows knitted she didn't say anything.

James figured she's not gonna try and argue so he smiled, "I'm taking you everywhere!" A chortle from Acacia didn't affect his grin.

"Everywhere?" She asked with amusement lacing in her voice, "Yup and you're gonna love it." He replied pooping the 'p' and Acacia can only roll her eyes.

"How much you wanna bet?" She asked with a crossing of her arms, "If you do end up having fun...you help me with Lily." The redhead was taken back but saw his request as a convenience.

But they're gonna get together by the end of seventh-year and I'm two years away?!

Might as well just agree. The sooner they get together, the better!

"Alright and if I don't... you're gonna do everything I say til the end of fifth-year."  Which was highly unlikely because even if she have the worst day of her life, She's gonna say she didn't. She would make James win so she'd have an excuse to help him out with getting the girl.

I'd make the best wingwoman!

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