On the day of the students' arrival in Hogwarts, Sapphire was by her house's table in the Great Hall. She had Silva sitting next to her, who was ranting to her about the simplest thing. Although she may be annoying, Sapphire found her endearing in a way.

She chuckled before tousling her friend's hair. "You don't really stop talking, do you?" Sapphire said jokingly, her laugh drawling off her lips. It sounded like a melody to Silva. She watched in awe as Sapphire gave her her full attention, something she was never graced often. Suddenly her heart began to ring on her ears and she could feel it punding in her chest. That was until it was eventually cut off by the sound of the doors opening and in came the chatter of the newly arrived students.

Silva watched as Sapphire turned her attention across the room, her eyes no longer fixated on her but to the redhead on the other table. She could feel her hand slowly sink back to her side, away from her hair, before waving to the Gryffindor girl.

Silva turned to see Lily wave back. She looked back to her friend, a faraway look graced her features. It reminded her of how she looked whenever she'd glance at her. It reminded her of the way she, herself, would face her. And that smile. It reminded her of the smile she'd give Sapphire whenever she wasn't looking. As if she was longing for her.

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"There you are!" The sound of her voice was enough for Sapphire to turn back. The small form of Lily Evans running towards her was enough to make her smile. "Why do you have to be so bloody tall!" The girl whined once she reached her, out of breath.

She took out the box she was hiding from her cloak, giving it to the girl. "I was surprised you left the gift in my dorm but you got the wrong bed. Marlene kept teasing me about it."

"Sorry," the blonde replied sheepishly, her hand rubbing the back of her neck. "I guess my messenger didn't know where your bed was." She laughed awkwardly.

Lily chuckled at that. "It's fine, Blue. No need to worry."

Sapphire, finally recovered from her shy state, lifted her arm for the girl. "Shall we continue on our night patrols?"

The redhead took no time in hooking their arms together, "we shall."

Sapphire would gladly let her hold on to her forever.