Paved Grounds

@lee sangbi He shyly mumbled "thanks" before taking a seat beside the girl, adjusting his coat so that it wouldn't wrinkle when he sat down. From the corner of his eye, he was able to make out the other was occupied with a book of some sort. He didn't exactly bring anything to occupy himself with while he sat outside like the other was, he had simply just grown tired of the rowdy common room and wanted a quiet space to just think- daydream even, but seeing how the other was busy with reading, this had made him feel slightly embarrassed, maybe even seen as weird for just simply wanting to sit and stare into nothing. Shaking away these thoughts, he stared up into the star-filled sky, admiring the view that he wasn't able to see back home in the city where the street lights polluted the sky from viewers such as himself from being able to see such a magnificent view of the stars. As his eyes averted back towards the ground, for a split second he was able to see images of magical creatures on the pages of the other's book, piquing his interest. Now, he wasn't much of a talker and just thinking about starting a conversation made him slightly panic, worried he might come off as weird or even nosy.

@jeon wonwoo Her fingers glided across the pages as her mind took in the information. Phoenix' from Arizona. Sprites from the Rocky Mountains. Dragons in China. The world of Mythical Beasts and Creatures seemed to suit her best. Slim fingers gently traced the outline of a raised dragon, the embossed page making it seem as though the dragon would just jump out at you. And it would have had this been an animated book. But it was not. She preferred regular books, with pictures and words that didn't move, compared to those that did, simply stating that it was all for show and very much distracting. Sangbi was so engrossed in the book that she hardly heard a person walking through the corridor and out into the open. Her hair picked up in the slightest bit of wind and whirled around her, dancing before settling on her shoulder. Sangbi brought a hand up to tuck the loose lock of hair behind her ear. A voice called out to her and a simple question was asked. Slowly, wide blue eyes tilted up to see another student standing in front of her and she quickly shook her head "no" in response to his question and motioned for him toto sit down. He was talking to her, right? There was no one else around... her cheeks began to match her nose -- rosy read -- as she became hyper aware of the male's presence around her. She wasn't much for names or faces, unless of course you were close to her, but other than that, she had no idea who this student was.

@lee sangbi Adjusting his scarf so that it wrapped snugly around his neck, Wonwoo made sure he was ready for the cold before stepping outside to one of his favourite spots in Hogwarts. Although this was an area he frequented often whenever he was walking to class or was on his way to the common room, he always felt a sense of comfort and enjoyment just from being in the area and the fact that he had visited during the night made it even better. It was quiet, his footsteps instantly becoming ten times louder than it normally would be, and his focus solely on was the sound of his breathing as he continued to near a particular area he enjoyed most. He wasn't one for routine most of the time, nor was he the kind to be particularly picky about being organized, but there were certain spots in Hogwarts he'd always be found in and one of them was a specific bench in the paved grounds. As he neared the bench, he slowly saw a figure- someone sitting on his self-claimed bench. Not that he minded, but it definitely piqued his interest on who was out here in the cold at night. As he stopped in front of the bench, he took a moment to look at the person before him. A girl wearing a red scarf indicating her house with long snowy blonde, a girl he had seen a couple of times around and has heard of from the gossip some house mates liked to pass time with, but he had neither met her in person, nor spoken to. "Do you mind if I sit here too?"

@jeon wonwoo The winter air always made her feel at home. With her childhood home resting on the side of a mountain, the cold was welcomed. Bundled up in her robes and her muffler wrapped around her neck she smiled to herself. Her feet barely made a sound as she went along, hands shoved in the pockets of her robe. Blue eyes were wide as she went along a smile on her face as the quiet drowned her. She loved the quiet -- it made her thoughts that much clearer. Her silver hair flowed down the contrasting dark colour of her robe and wisped around her each time the wind picked up. There was one reason why she was out here, though, it gave her time to read. Tucked under one of her arms was a new book that she had just recently purchased. She had seen it in a store window once, but decided against purchasing it. But the thrill of a new book on mythical creatures got the best of her. The crisp pages within the leather bound book was one in a million. The authentic "hand written" words on each piece of thin parchment made her sigh happily to herself. Sitting on a bench near a wall she slides the book out from under her arm and opens it to the first page.

@song dahye [] You too, bb!

@jeon jungkook [ ] Yes let's do that! Sleep well bb

@song dahye [] Wheezes- Okay so I'll reply tomorrow, but I assume we're moving to Ravenclaw tower with the next reply?

@jeon jungkook [ ] ALRIGHT GO TO SLEEP BB. same hereeee

As she bounded backwards, her chest heaved not in exertion---but rather an unexpected excitement as he berated her playfully. She couldn't help but retort back with a bit of snark, and a simper stationed oh-so presently on her rouge-tinted lips. "No sooner, no later, I presume! Let's hope you're more timely to our little gathering then you are to your cherished little Transfiguration class!" Dahye felt herself liven up, the last of her shouts reverberating off of the corridor's stone interiors as the students started to clear the hall, the last she saw of Jungkook being that signature bunny smile and the swift waving of his hand. It's been awhile since she's purposefully set aside time to mingle with her fellow peers, and something of the sort instigated a small radiating warmth within her, contrasting deeply to the cold exterior of which she bared each coming wintry day.

@song dahye Dahye's response to his inquiry was surprisingly more hopeful that he had anticipated. Thankfully, the younger remained composed on the outside and didn't let his hint of excitement make an appearance. "Very well. Would you like a pastry with that beverage, your highness?" He teased, raising an eyebrow and reciprocated her steps, slowly making his way in the opposite direction, towards his transfiguration class, surely to be late. "Ravenclaw tower. 7pm." He spoke, a bit louder than he would have liked to make sure she heard before he offered a warm smile and waved goodbye. Oddly enough, he didn't feel the need to sprint to the class, and actually had a bit of a skip in his step. His professor was nearly mortified to see the young boy not panting, nor mortally ill. Both would be expected rather than the boy being late. Nevertheless, Jungkook had something to look forward to rather than paper cuts and spilled ink for once.

[] AAAAAAAAAAAND I NEED TO GET SOME SLEEP. I'm digging this plot though.

@jeon jungkook At his proposition of mischief, she couldn't help but laugh, because even she could see the hilarity behind such an act. Knowing however that he'd most likely not indulge in such...tomfoolery, Dahye's calm laughter soon died down to a viable hush. She mulled his proposal in her head with great contemplation, being a bit caught off guard that he'd actually want to further establish their acquaintance. "Uhm, sure....I'm more of a butterbeer or pumpkin juice kind of gal. Perhaps hot cocoa even, since it's nearing that season...." She conceded with a more complacent hum, before carding a few anxious digits through her hair as she continued to gaze at the procession of people hurriedly herding towards class. "Shall I meet you in the Ravenclaw tower?" Dahye started to back up, timing her paces slowly so she could shout out the last comment at not too far of a distance. "And whoever gets there first has to start the fireplace!"

@song dahye Watching as Dahye took the small, crumpled sheet of paper and immediately retracted her hand as if the boy's fingers were laced with poison was a bit-...offensive. Nevertheless, Jungkook recalled her small quirk when it came to human touch. Needless to say, it was a bit awkward when he went for a handshake upon their first meeting. With a nod of his head as an implied "You're welcome," Jungkook shrugged his shoulders gently, a minute yet hearty chuckle falling off of his lips and adorning the tension between the pair. "I could always turn him into a rodent. Or give him rodent...features." A sinister light sparkled within the younger's eyes upon the last word, as if the feature he was referring to wasn't one on the Gryffindor's face and one more coveted. "Anyway- you want to grab a cup of tea-- or any beverage really- after class? It'd be nice to catch up." He inquired, hoping to spark up a chance to get more formally acquainted with the fellow Ravenclaw.

@jeon jungkook When he offered the sole tissue to her, she froze in her spot, eyes glazing over as they scanned over the billowing sheet-----fingers elongating to grasp it, a couple of them hooking over his longer, thicker fingers which made her retract immediately----bringing the tissue back with impressive speed as she was terribly still skittish of any assortment of human touch. "It's fine, I'm---thank..you? Thank you." Dahye's voice quieted to a dulcet murmur, a lull that grew more coherent yet softer as she continued. "It's a long story, and you've got to get to class I presume, but thank you for the offer." Despite the proceedings, she bowed her head graciously and mustered up an amiable smile, before laughing incredulously at his statement. "And what would you do to that guy, hm? Hit him upside the head with your Transfiguration textbook?" Her head drooped as she shook it, her renowned bright, vibrant laughter now very half-hearted and meek. Oh, how she hated feeling so exposed.

@song dahye Jungkook internally snickered at the fact that he had just proclaimed that he wasn't an idiot and she called him one immediately afterwards. In any case, the younger had not realized that he had tugged on some heartstrings that he quite possibly shouldn't have. "I just thought- Okay. So, I may or may not have bitten off more than I can chew. However, I realize now that whatever wound that was, it's something far deeper, emotionally, than breaking the skin and I have overstepped my bounds. You don't have to tell me any more about it, unless you want to." He supplied, somewhat trying to comfort, but also trying to save himself from being incinerated in a flurry of emotions. Reaching into his pocket and fumbling around with a small bit of plastic, he offered her a tissue to wipe away the minute tears forming in the corners of her eyes. "Uh- if you figure out who that Gryffindor was, let me know?"

@jeon jungkook Impatiently, she shoved all the books and leaflets into the tighter confines of her bag, shaking her head vehemently at each of his ignorant suggestions, before a burst----a flurry if you will----of flagrant dismissals squirmed out of her lips almost incoherently as her eyes bore into his. "They're not from that rock-headed Gryffindor you idiot, now leave me the hell alone." Dahye snapped, despite not being like this on the regular occasion, however the concealment of such a vulnerable part of her made her fumble to do anything to protect it, even if it meant spitting venom at her peers. "I'm not hurt, jesus just----" It was all filling too quickly to the brim, her lithesome, slender digits coming up to pinch at the bridge of her nose while she inhaled shakily, not willing to come undone in front of him. "Please...." She prodded, trying to speak calmly.

@song dahye Jungkook had dealt with enough individuals telling him "I'm fine." His mother would reassure him constantly about her mental state, but Jungkook knew far too well that the statement meant exactly the opposite in most cases. "Dahye..." He muttered, crossing his arms after handing the girl her books. "I'm not an idiot and if that Gryffindor did that to you just now, you have to report it!" He stressed, carding his fingers through his hair and letting out a gentle sigh. With his free hand, he readjusted the bag on his shoulder and glanced in the direction that the Gryffindor had disappeared into, presumably late for class as well. "I don't know how you can expect me to just let you go about your day after something like... that... just happened and now you're hurt-" The sentence trailed off into the harsh wind, carrying it away along with his inhibitions.

@jeon jungkook Before she even dared tip-toe away, brushing this wretched memory past her, she found herself stumbling into another Ravenclaw's grounds. He was helping her pick up her fallen books, the papers within them now a dizzying disarray she she mumbled a quiet thank you, before hearing about his inquiry. Her face turned porcelain-white as she buffered his question best she could, dismissing it with the wave of her hand and the quick snark her tongue relinquished. "Nothing for you to worry about, Kook. I'm fine." She had known of him prior to this incident, although it was purely by acquaintance, so by no means was she ready to divulge anything regarding her explicitly painful memories of the very thing he pointed his grubby little finger at. With that she tried to dodge the situation, shuffling down her shirt as far as it would go as if that would help his memory cease to well---remember it, however all she could do at this point was hope and pray that he would excuse himself and move on.

@song dahye The cacophonous blaring of the alarm clock reverberated within Jungkook's eardrums even after he had silenced the damned machine. With a flutter of his eyelids, the boy rolled over to glance at the clock and felt the smooth surface of the polished wood connect with the peripheral of his countenance when he realized he had three minutes to get to his transfiguration class. Getting dressed in record time, Jungkook bolted out of the door and sprinted towards the classroom, only stopping when he glanced at a fellow Ravenclaw as she was shoved into a wall. He observed as her eyes contorted in pain and her blouse exposed a seemingly painful wound. Against his strongest intentions to maintain his perfect attendance, he approached the girl, picking up a few stray books that had been thrown to the wind, so to speak before he carefully lifted his gaze and let out a hushed whisper. "Are you okay? I mean- your wound."

@jeon jungkook With a harrowing hiss displacing her usual amicable laughter, Dahye's back came abruptly into contact with the planate yet incredibly rough exterior of the Rune's building, of which she was unceremoniously shoved up against. Instead of mouthing off to an uncaring Gryffindor, she shot the ignoramus group a glowering glance, before straightening the upheaval of her silken blouse, the dress shirt itself shimmying way too high up her hip. The displacement of which was to the point where the cool autumn breeze tingled the wretched memory of a scar that dug it's place into her supple flesh. Dahye's tongue darted out of to wet her chapped lips, giving her already choleric expression more of an irascible touch. "Bastards....." She mumbled tiredly----the sigh leaving her lips signaled that she was done being catty for the ignorant, all while she fumbled to finish collecting herself so she could move on.