𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒗

𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒊𝒔𝒆'𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎

january 11, 2025

10:00 am

i woke up with a pounding headache—the kind that makes you want to sink deeper into the covers and forget the world exists. i blinked a few times, trying to get my bearings, but the dorm was completely silent. for a moment, panic set in—had i overslept for class?

heart racing, i fumbled for my phone on the nightstand and unlocked the screen. saturday. i let out a relieved sigh, letting my head fall back against the pillow.

that's when i noticed the note beside me, neatly folded next to a small vial of potion. my fingers brushed against the paper, carefully unfolding it, my eyes tracing the familiar handwriting.

"here's a potion to help with your headache. text me when you're feeling better. cedric."

a tired smile tugged at my lips. even with my head still aching and my body drained from the night before, something about that small gesture made my chest feel a little lighter. cedric always knew exactly what to do.

i sighed, shifting under the covers as i reached for the small vial. my fingers felt clumsy, the remnants of exhaustion weighing down my limbs. uncorking the potion, i brought it to my lips, the sharp, bitter taste making me wince. i swallowed it in one go, hoping it would work quickly.

leaning back against the headboard, i let my gaze wander back to the note, running my thumb over the ink as if tracing the letters would somehow bring me closer to him. it was such a simple gesture, yet it lingered in my mind more than it probably should have. cedric had always been kind, always thoughtful—but this? this felt different. it felt personal.

the dorm was still eerily quiet, the absence of my roommates making the room feel bigger, emptier. outside, i could hear faint laughter and footsteps echoing through the corridors, the castle slowly waking up. i exhaled, the silence pressing down on me in a way that made me realize how much last night was still swirling in my head. the party, the music, wesley. my stomach twisted at the thought—had i messed things up with him? was it weird now?

i shook my head, pushing the thought aside as i grabbed my phone and hesitated before typing.

"thanks for the potion. i owe you one."

my thumb hovered over the keyboard. maybe i should've added a joke, something teasing to make it sound more casual. but before i could overthink it, i hit send.

the response came almost instantly.

"you don't owe me anything. just rest, okay?"

i stared at the message, a warmth creeping up my neck. it was stupid, really, how a few words could make me feel like this. like i wasn't just another person he was looking after—like maybe, just maybe, i was someone he cared about in a way that went beyond quiet gestures and polite smiles.

i smiled, softer this time, letting my phone drop onto my lap. outside, the world kept moving, but in this quiet moment, with cedric's note still in my hand, everything felt just a little bit easier to breathe in.

i forced myself out of bed, still feeling a little heavy from the night before. the headache had faded, but the exhaustion still clung to my body. i needed to clear my head.

i dragged myself to the bathroom, playing music at a low volume as i let the cold water run. the first splash against my skin made me shiver, but as the chill settled, it felt like it was washing away the remnants of last night. i took a deep breath, resting my hands on the sink for a moment before looking at my reflection.

slightly puffy eyes, tangled hair... nothing a good routine couldn't fix.

i walked back into my dorm, rummaging through my clothes until i found a pair of comfortable mom jeans, a soft gray sweater, and my ugg tazz slippers. something simple, something that made me feel warm. i tied my hair up in a messy bun before sitting in front of the mirror to do my makeup.

with each brushstroke of concealer, each coat of mascara, i felt like i was slowly coming back to life—ready to face the day.

then, my phone buzzed on the desk. a notification lit up the screen. a message from my ilvermorny friends.

my heart skipped a beat. it had been a while since we had all talked together, not like we used to. back in ilvermorny, they had been my safe space, my constant laughter, my home in a foreign country. and now, with the distance, with everything that had changed...

i swiped my finger across the screen, a mix of excitement and nostalgia swirling in my chest, ready to see what they had to say.

juni🐝

@elo💫 are u awake?

elo💫

yupp

what happened?

lils🌺

first, delete ur recent post

elo💫

what recent post??

omfg

why did i post that??

AND IN MY MAIN

omfg

and that asshole commented on

im gonna kms

how do i even go to classes

this is so embarrasing

kii🐧

r u done?

what happened?

also what asshole?

juni🐝

is it still the bathroom asshole 
we're talking about??

elo💫

um yeah

anyways...

storytimeeee

soo basically

yesterday i went to a slytherin party bc
i have friends in that house and i 
want to see how the parties are here lol

and my friends from my house they
introduced me someone new, and
well he was cute ngl

we went to the party everything was going well

until i was dancing with wesley (the cute guy)

and while we were dancing 
i felt someone staring

BUT LIKE HARD STARING

and it was asshole dude lolz

like bro what

then i went to get a drink and asshole dude
was like "who were u dancing with?"

🧍‍♀️🧍‍♀️🧍‍♀️

and i said, "why do you care?"

and he says and i quote "i don't like seeing you with anyone else,

especially not when you're looking like that"

HE HAS THE AUDACITY TO SAY THAT AND
FLIRT WITH SOMEONE ELSE 3 SECS LATER

im literally done with men

oh, i almost forget

i kissed wesley lolz 

🤣🤣🤣🤣

juni🐝

OH!!!

lils🌺

WHAT

kii🐧

GIRL WHAT

details on the kiss tho

elo💫

it was really nice BUTTT
i think i might fucked up

i want to talk to him
but idk

lils🌺

i think u should go to the library

if u have hwk to do, and talk about it 
meanwhile ur doing hwk

elo 💫

okay, thks

love uuuu <333

juni🐝

love u too

good luck, babe!

 ⋆˚࿔ 𝜗𝜚˚⋆

"you're awake!" hayley says, her voice bright with excitement. "wanna go for breakfast?" susan asks, her tone casual but warm.

"yes, please, i'm starving," i reply, my stomach growling in agreement.

"did you take the potion cedric gave you?" hannah asks, her eyes narrowing slightly in concern.

"yeah, total lifesaver," i say, laughing lightly as i think about the small vial and how it had worked its magic.

the way my friends effortlessly slipped into the rhythm of the morning, their voices filling the room with warmth, makes me feel oddly at peace. the chaos from the night before, the tension with that idiot, seems to fade with every passing second in their company. and for a moment, all i can do is appreciate how easily they make everything feel a little bit lighter.

we make our way down to the common room, the chatter of other students already filling the space. i follow my friends, feeling the usual comfort of being around them. hayley, susan, and hannah are easy to be with, and the noise of the world seems to soften when we're all together.

as we reach the staircase, i can't help but think back to last night—about wesley, about him. it feels distant now, like a blur that doesn't quite fit with the warmth of this moment. i shake it off, focusing on the present, on the quiet hum of conversation as we make our way toward the great hall.

"so, are we just pretending last night never happened?" susan teases, nudging me gently. her smile is playful, but i can tell she's waiting for me to say something.

"i'm not pretending anything," i say with a grin, "but let's just say it was... complicated."

hannah raises an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. "complicated how?"

"i'll tell you later," i reply, glancing at the entrance to the hall, where students are already gathering for breakfast. "it's not worth talking about right now."

as we enter, the familiar sight of food and laughter fills the air. the warmth of the room wraps around me like a blanket, and for a moment, i can't help but feel like everything might just be okay.

we find a table near the middle of the hall, and i sink into the bench, letting out a small sigh of relief. the chatter of students around us feels comforting, the noise a gentle backdrop to the thoughts swirling in my head.

hayley, always the social one, immediately starts talking to some of the other students at the table, while susan leans in, her expression turning serious. "so... what happened with wesley last night?" she asks, her voice low, but playful enough to keep it light.

i take a deep breath, the memory of the dance with him still lingering in the back of my mind. "nothing happened," i reply, though i can feel a tiny smile tugging at the corner of my mouth. "well, not much anyway."

"hmm, sounds like there's more to it," hannah says, raising an eyebrow, clearly not buying it. "you're smiling like you're hiding something."

"i kissed him," i blurt out before i can stop myself, immediately feeling a rush of heat to my cheeks. the words are out there now, and i'm not sure what kind of reaction i was expecting, but it's out in the open.

there's a pause, and then hayley's face lights up like a firework. "you kissed him?!" she exclaims, barely containing her excitement. "this is so much drama, i love it."

"it wasn't that dramatic," i mutter, though the grin on my face betrays me. "it just happened."

"well, looks like you're gonna have some explaining to do," susan says, her voice teasing but not unkind. "so... what's next?"

i take a moment, my eyes flicking across the hall, not quite sure how to answer. the truth is, i'm not sure what's next. things are messy, complicated, and a little bit confusing, but maybe that's just part of it. "i don't know," i say finally, feeling strangely okay with that. "i guess we'll see."

as we dig into our breakfast, the conversation shifts to lighter topics, but in the back of my mind, i can't help but wonder if i'm about to find out just how messy this is going to get.

"hey girls," says justin, grabbing a plate of pancakes, his voice light and easy, as always.

"a little birdie told us about something that happened with you and wesley yesterday," zach adds with a grin, clearly enjoying the drama he's about to stir up.

i roll my eyes, knowing exactly where this is going. "another one? what do you want to know?" i say, trying to sound more nonchalant than i actually feel.

"is it true you kissed him?" ernie asks, his voice dripping with curiosity.

"yeah..." i reply, my heart skipping a beat at the sound of those words out loud. it's one thing to think about it, but another entirely to have it out in the open like this.

the table goes quiet for a moment, and i can feel all their eyes on me, waiting for the next move. it's like i'm holding my breath, wondering how they're going to react. part of me wants to laugh it off, but there's this small, vulnerable part of me that's hoping they'll understand.

justin breaks the silence first, his eyes sparkling with that usual teasing grin. "well, well, look at you, eloise. making moves," he says, his tone playful but not judgmental.

zach raises an eyebrow, his smile more curious than anything. "so... was it good? should i be worried?"

i can't help but roll my eyes, trying to hide the slight blush creeping up my neck. "it's not like that," i say, a little defensively. "it just happened. no big deal."

ernie looks like he's trying to keep his composure, but the grin tugging at his lips betrays him. "right, sure. no big deal," he says, clearly not buying it but letting it slide for now.

i can feel my shoulders relax a bit, the tension easing as my friends shift their attention to other things, their playful banter filling the air again. still, i can't shake the feeling that something has shifted, like i've just crossed some invisible line. but maybe that's okay. maybe it's okay to not have all the answers. maybe it's okay to just... be.

"can we talk?" mattheo says, his voice quiet but firm.

i freeze for a second, caught off guard by his sudden request. my heart picks up speed, and i can already feel the tension building in my chest. the last thing i need right now is another awkward conversation with him. but before i can even try to form a response, zach cuts in.

"why?" zach asks, his tone light but sharp, like he's testing the waters.

"it's about the potions project," mattheo says, his words coming out flat and detached.

"it's fine guys, i'll catch up with you later," i say quickly, the words tumbling out of my mouth before i even think about them. i stand up, trying to avoid making eye contact with anyone, and start walking toward mattheo. my mind is already racing with a million different thoughts. why does he want to talk to me? is this about last night? the kiss? my stomach twists, and i can feel the heat in my cheeks as i try to push everything else aside.

as i walk away, i hear the sound of my friends' voices behind me, fading into the distance. it feels like the world around me is suddenly quieter, the weight of the moment pressing on my chest. i know this conversation is inevitable, but i can't help the anxiety building up inside me.

what's he going to say?

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