Born To Live | Dom & Joe

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April 19

Joe wasn't sure what made him want to go to the Flower Festival this weekend, but something had possessed him to get permission and follow along with his designated group until dismissed. Really, he just wanted any reason to get away from the castle. Everything in the UK was new for him, so if he had the opportunity to go somewhere off of campus for a day or two, he was going to take it. Instantly, he was underwhelmed by the festival itself. There were girls prancing around with flower crowns and various activities that didn't interest him, but he was more looking for people he knew. Joe knew his fellow classmates, but he didn't care to tag along with them. It was easier to sink his face into his phone and close off the world until he found someone worthy. 

The snake wandered around aimlessly until he discovered some funky looking plants on display that students and adults had entered into competition. He admired them for a moment, something hadn't done for a while, since he didn't take Herbology in over a year. They were interesting and smelly... He continued to walk along, nonchalantly scanning around to see if there was anyone he knew... 

@dominique

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Dom was actually very excited about the Flower Festival. This would be her first time coming not as a student and she was excited to have a bit more freedom with it. She could come when she wanted, she could leave when she wanted. This would be absolutely perfect! Besides that, she loved seeing the different flowers. She normally ended up getting at least one free one from the vendors. One year she got enough free flowers to weave a small crown to place in her hair. 

So she made her way through the festival, smiling and nodding at familiar faces as she went. Until she saw a figure ahead that she was fairly certain she recognized. She smiled as she moved closer, until she was standing just a few feet away from him. "Hey, looks like I found a familiar face," Dom answered casually, smiling at him. "Wanna have a good time here, or are you just here to look at the flowers?" she teased. 

@joseph

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April 19

Joe turned on his heel when he heard a familiar voice behind him. A smile already spreading across his face before having to even see who it was. Taking a step toward her, he chuckled, "What a pleasant surprise.." he said, actually meaning it. He pulled the redhead into a quick embrace before releasing, "It appears that the day just got a thousand times better." Joe stated with a wink, a hand still daring to lay on the small of her waist. He had a feeling like Dom was looking to tag around since she came right out saying she wanted to do something fun, but also joking about him looking at flowers. Joe nodded, "Well, yeah, y'know, I was hoping to find a flower crown for myself, one that really compliments the eyes, and jaw line..." he played along with her, the smile and tone obvious that he was joking. "I wasn't expecting to see you here. You just hanging out?" he asked her curiously. This wasn't really his 'scene' but he always took any opportunity he could to get away from the castle. Recently he saw Dom in the quidditch news with some playboy quidditch player...he wasn't sure if she was seeing other people now or anything, but he'd wait and see. They were just friends that messed around on occasion anyways, so Joe knew he couldn't be too concerned about the tabloids he read.

@dominique

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Joe smiled at her, which wasn't really a surprise, but Dom liked it. She liked having that kind of an influence on people, making them feel comfortable and happy around her. "That's what I thought," she answered when he said it was a pleasant surprise. She hugged him back, enjoying the physical contact. Dom loved physical contact, especially when it was with people she trusted, like Joe. He winked as they broke the hug. "Just a thousand times? Mmmm, I'll have to see what I can do about that," she teased. 

Dom laughed outright when Joe commented about wanting to get a flower crown. "I'm not sure they compliment jaw lines, Joe," she teased, grinning along with him. Then she shrugged, "I like flowers, and people. Didn't have practice today, so here I am, just hanging out," she confirmed. "What about you? Other than looking for your own flower crown, you have any plans while you're here?" She internally begged him to say no, wanting to have a good time with him. 

@joseph

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April 19

Joe couldn't hide the smile from his face when he was around Dom. Her energy was infectious and he always found himself laughing around her. When she challenged him asking him only a thousand times better, he chuckled, "There's always room for improvement." he chimed playfully, waggling his eyebrows at her.

When Dom asked him about his plans at the festival he shook his head from side to side. His agenda was completely free, he was honestly just looking to get some fresh air away from the castle. His face brightened ever so slightly, "Hmm...I have an idea.." he started, his eyes scanning for wherever he saw the maze. Now that he had someone with him, especially a pretty girl, he'd be willing to get lost her. Joe had a feeling like he'd already be down, so he grabbed her by the hand and tugged her in that direction excitedly, "Come with me, slowpoke!" he challenged her, already knowing she wouldn't like to being called a 'slowpoke'.

@dominique

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"Oh, so now you're saying I have to improve?" she asked imperiously, quirking an eyebrow as she kept her expression straight. She was really tempted to smile, but teasing Joe was almost as fun as flirting with him was. Also, she was pretty sure that he felt the same way. They were so similar. 

He seemed to get somewhat more excited, saying he had an idea, and she couldn't help the smile that slid onto her face then. If he had an idea, then they would definitely be having an enjoyable time with one another. She watched him, excited as he took her hand, pulling her somewhere. She looked ahead, trying to figure it out, but he was just pulling her to the maze. What was so exciting about that? He called her a slowpoke and Dom stopped looking around, moving faster so he couldn't call her that. "Well, I can't go faster than you right now. I don't know where you're taking me," she informed him honestly as she caught up to him so they were jogging next to one another. 

@joseph

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April 19

Joe didn't answer her question, his face flickering with mischievous intent. Really, he believed Dominique Weasley was a bomb shell, she was a 10/10 and a fun girl to hang around. He was glad to have a friend with her, however complicated it may be to his heart at times but he wasn't one to think about that much. He laughed when she countered back at the nickname, already knowing she would hate it because in reality Dom was a little speed demon. Joe could tell that she already had an idea of where they were going because they were going straight for the maze. "You scared of a little flower maze?" he asked her, waggling his eyebrows at her challengingly. Joe passed over enough tickets for the both of them to the person running admission to the attraction. He stepped behind Dom, placing his hands on her hips and holding her close as he pushed her forward, "It's okay, I'll protect you, Dom." Joe insisted with flirtatious intent, giving her a squeeze. 

@dominique

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Dom wasn't entirely sure what Joe had planned, but she was excited to figure it out. Joe was so much fun to be around and even though it really did seem like they were headed towards the maze. Was he planning on doing something fun in there? She was so curious to figure it out. Dom laughed when he asked if she was scared of a flower maze. "Of course not! Especially while I'm with you," she answered flirtatiously, squeezing his hand. The next thing she knew, he was handing over tickets and they were walking in. He pulled her against him as they moved into the maze and Dom's heart started pounding. "Oh you will? Then I guess I'm okay going inside," she commented, smirking over at him. "We're going in deeper now, right?"

@joseph

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April 19

Dom asked if they were going deeper into the maze and he chuckled, "Of course we are going all the way!" he told her excitedly, pushing her along playfully, hands on her hips. They inched around a corner, then another, and they were met with their first dead end. Joe stepped back, "Ehh, this is too easy..." he said jokingly, turning around to walk the other way, only to be met with another dead end. Okay, this was a little harder than he would admit. Joe turned to face Dom, a daring expression taking over his face, "I dare ya to spin around five times in place and try again.." Joe pitched, spinning around five times to make himself dizzy, flailing his arms around. They were going to get even more lost. Joe wasn't afraid of some kiddie maze, especially when he was with Dom. They had time to kill...

@dominique

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Joe's answer just made Dom feel even more excited about going into the maze. He pushed her into the maze and Dom just leaned back against him, letting him push her for a bit. It felt nice to have him touching her again. She didn't miss him, of course, but Joe was different. She loved spending her time with him. He led her into a few dead ends, releasing her somewhere along the way and Dom smirked over at him. "Too easy? You sure about that?" she teased sarcastically. Then he was challenging her to spin around and then try. "You've got yourself a deal," she said, already starting to spin around. By the time she'd spun around five times, she had no way idea which direction was which. She took a step forward, squealing when she found herself stumbling into someone. It had to be Joe. "I'm dizzy," she said, chuckling to herself. 

@joseph

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April 19

They both spun around five times in unison and Joe stopped after what felt like five, he was spinning so fast it could have been seven or eight. His eyes peels open to face Dom with a dizzy smile, the world spinning around his feet. Joe grabbed her hand, lacing her fingers with his as her pulled her along, suddenly tittering and bumping into the wall like a drunk baby deer,  "This way!" he declared confidently, more dizzier than he thought. As they turned the corner there was another dead end, "Nooo... this way..." he turned his heel to another dead end. Joe faced Dom with a undeniably confused and excited expression, "Okay, you lead now." he said with a chuckle, falling back into the wall because he never allowed himself to completely regain the equilibrium.

@dominique

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It was no surprise to Dom when Joe started pulling her around as he decided which way they should go. She also didn't mind. It was nice to have his fingers wrapped around hers. Also, the fact that he was pulling along meant she wasn't the one running into the hedge, though when they stopped moving she definitely tilted to one side before he moved them again. They ran into two dead ends one right after the other before Joe said it was her turn to lead. "Then you need to stop running into the wall," Dom teased, tugging on his hand so he'd join her. Then she started moving in a new direction, pulling him along after her. She smirked when her path wasn't blocked. "Looks like someone has better judgment," she sang, pulling him down that walkway until they came to a fork. She chose the middle one, which actually worked. "Okay, you chose two bad ones, I chose two good. It's your turn now!" Dom smirked at him, ready for Joe to lead again for a minute. 

@joseph

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April 19

Joe followed as Dom lead now. She guided easily, not hiding any dead ends on her turn. Dang. Joe chuckled, nodding at her statement. "Heh. If you had better judgement you wouldn't be hanging out with me." he teased her with an eyebrow waggle. Joe was obviously joking. When she declared that it was his turn again, his mouth opened, "You made that look easy. Psh-I bet you have already done this before!" he accused her playfully, tugging her along now. Joe was always up for a challenge, especially with a pretty girl by his side. They made their way down another straight path and another fork appeared, Joe tugged her toward the left one, which lead to another straight path and fork. This was getting repetitive. Then, another dead end. Joe turned toward Dom with a panicked look, green eyes widening, "We're going to be stuck here forever!" he exclaimed dramatically, pushing his body against the floral wall and flailing. Joe knew they were perfectly capable of completing a children's maze, he was only performing for Dom for a laugh.

@dominique

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Dom rolled her eyes at Joe. "My hanging out with you is evidence of my good judgement. I know you'll help me have a good time," she told him, despite the fact that it was obvious he was just messing around. The thing was, she liked spending time with him. She liked flirting and messing around. He was fun and he knew it. He told her that she made going through the maze look easy, then accusing her of having gone through already. Dom's jaw dropped. "I have not! I'll have you know, they change it every year, and I just got here a little while ago." She followed as he pulled her along, smirking when he went all dramatic about being stuck there forever. Dom shrugged, grinning at him. "Would being stuck in here with me really be such a terrible thing? Oh, I see. You're already getting tired of spending your time with me ... I guess we could split up or something so you can find someone else who's more fun." Dom took a step away from him, pretending like she was about to leave. 

@joseph

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April 19

Hanging out with Dom was always fun. There was something magical about their spontaneous meetups. Things were easy with Dom. Joe always enjoyed the time they spent together, whether it being scheduled, or on a whim like today. As they roamed through the maze, joking around, he couldn't help but snort, rolling his eyes at Dominique's feigning insecurities about him finding someone 'more fun'. As she started to walk in the opposite direction, Joes green eyes narrowed, "Jeeze, you never came off to me as the insecure type." he quipped, sticking his tongue out at her playfully. He was obviously joking because she was too. Joe followed after her willingly, a smile playing at the corners of his lips because she was being silly. Normally he wouldn't chase after needy girls, but Dom wasn't really a 'needy girl'. She was different. "I think you're the most fun!" he snapped with a chuckle, grabbing onto her sides to pull her into him. Joe was pleased to see that they were faced with another dead end, so he'd take advantage of it this time. Joe pushed into her lightly so that her back would meet the wall of the maze, he locked lips with her heatedly to prove that he thought she was the most fun.

@dominique