A Merry Little Christmas [Thalia | Kyles]

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Blowing a breath through her teeth, CJ finally relaxed as she exited the Great Hall.

Merlin, who knew the Yule Ball could be so stressful?

She had dressed up, gone with her date, danced with her friends and made merry despite her protests against wearing a dress, and granted, it had been a wonderful night, but right now, she just needed some bloody air. The Hall was three-quarter of the way full, the party still in full swing, and although she had every intention of going back to her date and friends, CJ needed a few seconds to refresh herself.

What better way than a few minutes outside, in the crisp, cool winter air?

The chill immediately settled on to her bare arms, and though the Seeker was actually becoming quite fond of the blue-black one-shouldered dress, she really wished she had her leather jacket just about then. She'd tried to sneak it on and was quickly caught by one of her dorm mates and relieved of her precious bomber. She was a witch, though, after all, so before she stepped out into the grounds, CJ cast a warming spell over herself. 

The grounds were quiet, the snow bathed in the colour of moonlight and crunching underneath the heels she wore. CJ smiled to herself as she remembered her friends' astonishment at her grace in the high pumps; the Seeker managed to refrain from explaining how ironic it was that her militant training was the reason she could navigate so effortlessly in those death traps. 

Reaching up, CJ dislodged the clip that held her curls in an elegant knot, allowing the locks to tumble over and cascade around her naked shoulders. The faint throbbing in her head instantly ceased and the Lion allowed another little sigh to escape her lips. The grounds were stunning just then, seemingly more magical by the atmosphere that hung in the air.

The crunch of the snow was CJ's first indicator that someone had had the same idea as her. Turning around, a smile already curling her lips, the Seeker allowed her quiet voice to drift over the open air, uncaring of the fact that she didn't really know the girl who was approaching. "Beautiful, tonight, isn't it?"


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So put your arms around me tonight
Let the music lift you up
Like you've never been so high
Open up your heart to me

Thalia had been smiling and dancing the whole time. She has never thought that she would end up enjoying in the Yule Ball this much. Only a few months ago, she was worrying that she would be missing the best ball dance because no one would ask her. And not only was she asked by someone, she was totally enjoying herself. She was soo happy and was laughing and twirling around in her ball gown. Her dress was rather apt for the Yule ball if she can say so and she had her mother to thank that for. In her silver gown and silver heels she looked like the perfect snow princess. And she was dancing for quite a long time and now her feet were killing her very much. Not much used to dancing,= in those high heels and with the dress, she was pretty much tired. Besides the place was getting more and more crowded and she decided that it was time for her to step out of the hall and get some fresh air.

It took quite some time for Thalia to actually make her way out of the crowd. She usually ended up spotting someone or the other she knew and talking to them and sometimes she would stay back and dance a little. And nearly half an hour later, she came out of the Great Hall and was glad for it. She took in the fresh air which greeted her and smiled. Her dark hair was swaying behind her as she walked out. She found that the grounds were looking a lot more beautiful with the snow covering them. She summoned her shawl from her small clutch with an extension charm on it, so as to hold her wand and a few other things she might need. She quickly wrapped it round her bare shoulders and the dress of hers was doing a very good job of keeping her warm.

As she walked out onto the grounds, she found a girl standing all alone. She was looking quite beautiful from behind and wondered who it was. And as such Thalia walked her way to the girl. Her presence was immediately known to the girl when she stepped on a twig which crunched under her heels and made an audible sound. That was when the other girl talked, not directly to her though, but it did seem that she was talking to her since no one else was there. And that was when she spoke "it indeed is beautiful"she said enjoying the view in front of her. It was a little dark to make out who exactly she was talking to, she was not some one Thalia knew, but it was some one she saw often. "I'm Thalia Wood"she introduced herself with a smile.

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CJ admired the other girl's dress briefly; it made her look like a princess and she carried it with such dignified ease that the Seeker thought she could've pulled off being one. In that quick moment of appraisal, she realized that she actually recognized the other girl. They didn't know each other by name or anything, but she'd definitely seen her around, at the dueling club, if memory served her. She wasn't a sixth year, though... maybe a seventh?

"CJ De Luca," she introduced back with a warm grin, holding out her hand automatically. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Thalia."

Now, having the other girl's name, CJ felt pretty ridiculous for not recognizing her. The girl was the kid of two former Gryffindor Quiddich players, and awesome ones at that, if her dad's stories were anything to go by! Plus, she'd seen Thalia on a broom, when she'd been out sparring once, and the girl was no slouch.

Tucking her hair behind her ear, CJ sent the girl a smile. "Did you enjoy the ball?" she asked with a curious tilt of her head. "You look gorgeous, by the way," she added easily, waving her hand to gesture at Thalia's dress.


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SO PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND ME TONIGHT
LET THE MUSIC LIFT YOU UP
LIKE YOU'VE NEVER BEEN SO HIGH
OPEN UP YOUR HEART TO ME

As the girl introduced herself as CJ, she smiled and said "pleased to meet you CJ, and am I correct in guessing that you are the same CJ who plays as the seeker for the lions, right?"Though he made it sound as though she was confirming it, Thalia was damn sure of the two being the same. While she may not pay quidditch, she always kept up to what happens when it comes to the game. And as she looked at the girl, Thalia complimented the other girl "you look quite radiant in your dress."

No sooner had Thalia got a glimpse of CJ, there was a sort of familiarity in the way she looked. And it was not because the latter was a quidditch player, no. There was something more in common for the duo that made her a familiar person. What weere the Thalia Wood enjoyed apart from quidditch, simple answer, it was dueling. Aha, so that's where she thought with a smile. Of course, the club would not meet often, but Thalia decided to make it a point ot know people from the club, she was a captain of at least.

As CJ, asked about the ball, Thalia nodded her head and said "yeah I was quite enjoying it. What about you? Did you come with a date?"Thalia on the other hand did not come with a date, she came along with a friend though a certain someone seemed to be pretty much interested to dance with her. And as CJ complimented her, he smiled and said "thank you. It makes me feel better to hear, after all you can imagine how much of a pain this dress can be"she said with a shake of her head. Trust her mother to think of such a grand costume.

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"That's me, yeah," CJ grinned, feeling equally proud and humbled, as she always did when someone recognized her for her position on the House team. Her hands instinctively went to her dress, smoothing it down as she was complimented. "Thank you," she acknowledged, softer since she wasn't really used to being complimented on being in a dress. She usually avoided that sort of clothing like the plague, being that it was so hard to spar in and generally weren't accommodating for carrying around a wand... but it was what it was, she supposed.

It was so much easier to place the girl, now that she'd remembered her from Dueling. CJ wrote her forgetfulness off as realizing the girl wasn't a threat; oddly enough, it was a compliment to be forgotten by the trained De Luca girl. It meant that friendly terms were in effect.

Returning her attention to the conversation, CJ nodded with a smile. "I did, actually. It's not really one of those dates that amount to anything, but he's fun enough," she added with a small smirk. That wasn't to say that her date was innocent to all this; she never went out with anyone who didn't already know they were a one-time thing. It went against her rules, and her rules were everything. "What about you?"

At the comment about Thalia's dress, CJ had to chuckle. It seemed she wasn't the only one there tonight who generally didn't get along well with dresses. 

"I know what you mean, mate," she mock grimaced, gesturing at her own dress. "I'd have preferred coming here in my combats, but I think my best friend would have possibly hexed me."


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It's funny how, I could never cry
Until tonight, when you pass by
Hand in hand with another girl
You're dressed to kill and guess who's dying

Thalia smiled and said "well, thank merlin I got it right, else it would've been awkward"she said with a chucke. She was in a good mood tht day and that seemed to carry out even when she was talking to the gir lshe only just met. WHile it was not as though Thalia was an introvert, but talking to strangers was something she is not that comfortable. But as time passes by she is slowly getting better, after all every friend she has ever made was a stranger at one point or another. She could see that her compliment made the othe rgirl feel happy, which in turn made her smile.

As CJ spoke of her date, she nodded and said "that's nice. I totally know how boring it can be if there is no fun person to be around"she said rememebring a few dances when she went alone. When she asked about her, Thalia gave a grin and said "I came with a very close friend of mine, and he is an absolutely charming date."As she said it, Thalia remembered the dance she just had with him and felt happy. it definietely was a good idea to come with Brandon, and now she felt happy that he asked her on the first time they met during dinner, after the Durmstrang studetns came to school, all those weeks ago.

Thalia chuckled a little at the comment about her best friend hexing her and said "you might have got yourself qute a fiercy best feriend there."And with a soft sigh she added "I definitely know what you mean, these are good for a dance, I agree. But extremely un-comfortable to move around"as she tugged on her own gown.

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"Oh, I wouldn't have held it against you if you hadn't... much," CJ smirked playfully as the girl expressed her relief at getting her name right. It was surprisingly easy to converse with Thalia, something the Seeker respected since it was becoming increasingly difficult to become comfortable around strangers anymore, given their current climate. 

CJ nodded as Thalia related to her about not having a fun date. "Especially at one of these things," she added, gesturing vaguely towards the hall with one hand. "It helps the task of dressing up if you get to spend time with friends." At the mention of her charming friend, CJ winked playfully, a glint entering her brown eyes. "You'll have to introduce me to Prince Charming sometime, then," she joked. It was empty, since CJ didn't usually tend to go after people who were close friends with one of her friends... but then again, perhaps she was being a bit preemptive calling Thalia a friend. It just seemed like they were getting on fine...

The Seeker came back into the conversation with the comment about Madi, and she had to chuckle in agreement. "She's definitely something else," CJ nodded, unmistakable affection rich in her tone. At the agreement about the dresses, CJ had to make a face.

"I mean, honestly, can you even imagine trying to duel dressed like this?" she complained, rolling her eyes good naturedly. "I swear, these dresses were designed to keep women from running away."


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It's funny how, I could never cry
Until tonight, when you pass by
Hand in hand with another girl
You're dressed to kill and guess who's dying

"Much huh?"and grinned at her making it known that she was just joking about it. She did not want the other girl to feel bad about it, besides she did not need another one behind her because she could not keep her words in check. Considering how things have been lately she need not want someone to hate her or be angry at her for even the smallest of reasons. When CJ wanted to meet her 'prince charming' she gave a grin and said "i will introduce you to him for sure". But the words had caught her, prince charming' pushing her back to a certain memory she shared with her girls back from their first night at school. Weren't they thinking of having someone like that in their life. And was Brandon her prince?!? who knew, but right now he was not. "He is charming yes,
but not 'prince charming' for me"yet she added internally to herself. May be things would change in the future for them. "And I would love to see who is the lucky guy who escorted you to the ball tonight"and smiled.

At the mention of the girl's friend, she noticed CJ's demeanor change which made her wonder just how much close those two were. Well, such things were very much the things which made her smile in return. "Keep her by your side always"she said with a soft smile. She had always treasured one thing in her life, and those were the pure relationships people share. And she was glad that she too has experienced some like that in a world filled with fake ones. When she spoke of the dresses, Thalia laughed outright and said "We would be like orchestrating a ballad". At the comment about restricting the women, she shrugged and said "who knows, back then things were way different than they are now".They had come from a patriarchal society after all, and even till date it can be seen.

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