Breath, Evie told herself as she continues to calm herself down, telling herself that everything is going to be alright. Of course everything's going fine, Evie's just overthinking, yes? Practically thinking about the horrible things that could be thrown at her either verbally or physically whilst she studies witchcraft and wizardry at Hogwarts. It's possible alright; she did came from a muggle school—
❛❛Evie!❜❜ Addison snapped her fingers in front of the shorter girl's eyes, pulling her back to reality.
❛❛Ah yes, I love ferrets❜❜
Addison bursted into laughter at the random response from Evie ❛❛Seriously, how deep were you in your thoughts?❜❜
The brunette girl had been talking for some time now concerning how silly and corny was Sebastian as they continued to stroll inside the train, looking for a cabin that they could share with the boys. But seems like the black haired girl was too distracted with her own thoughts.
Evie mentally face palmed herself, good one, really ❛❛Sorry, I'm just really nervous❜❜ she giggled awkwardly.
❛❛Yeah, i can smell it❜❜
❛❛Yeah❜❜ Evie smiled but it soon faded off as she stopped her tracks and gave the brunette a questioning look
❛❛What?❜❜ Addison asked
❛❛Did you just said, you can smell my nervousness?❜❜
The brunette's breath hitched in realization ❛❛W-what?❜❜ the shorter girl continued to pass her a questioning look ❛❛Are you really that nervous to even misheard me? I said tell not smell!❜❜ she giggled lightly.
❛❛Right, sorry❜❜ the black haired girl apologized.
That was close..
❛❛Don't be sorry, just relax❜❜ she told her, passing her a smile, eyes diverting to the muggle beverages Evie had in her other hand ❛❛What kind of drinks are those?❜❜
Oh, right. She almost forgot about it; good thing there was a spell around it or she could've already spilled everything causing a big mess.
❛❛Muggle beverages, from Starbucks❜❜ replied Evie with a smile
The brunette's formed an 'o' with her mouth ❛❛But why are there six of it? Are you perhaps offering some to us too?❜❜ she joked.
Evie nodded her head ❛❛Well, yes.... that is if you liked to❜❜
❛❛I—❜❜ that was supposed to be just a joke but why would she decline? This is like some sort of token for the friendship that's beginning to form ❛❛we'd be delighted❜❜ she responded, her eyes catching a glimpse of her red head friend who was carrying her trunk as just they are.
They walked towards the cabin the said girl went in ❛❛Bianca!❜❜
That name sounded so familiar
Following Addison's gaze, her eyes met a girl with wavy red hair and a pair of blue eyes
❛❛Addi!❜❜ the red head greeted back, as she then invited both of the girls inside ❛❛How was your summer?❜❜
Looking closely, Evie found some freckles around the red head's face which made her even more prettier.
❛❛Would've been great if Auntie Ruth wasn't there pestering my afternoon naps, telling me to clean my room up when it was obviously already clean❜❜ she responded.
❛❛She's germaphobic for a reason❜❜ they laughed while Evie silently sat there beside Addison, anticipating to their conversation ❛❛Sebastian sent an owl yesterday, saying there was gonna be two more people joining us. I suppose you're the Addison he was talking about❜❜
Now she remembered, Bianca was the Ravenclaw girl that Sebastian was preferring to as a sassy-classy book worm who is also his best friend. The girl who Sebastian also referred as someone who she would get along easily due to their similar likes and dislikes.
❛❛Actually there's three of us, I kind of forgotten to mention Phil to them❜❜ speaking of her cousin, she almost forgot to introduce the Leighton girl ❛❛Oh, right— this is Evie, his little sister, which I assume you have heard about already❜❜
Evie blinked her eyes a few times before extending her arms towards Bianca for a handshake ❛❛Jennievieve Leighton.❜❜
The red head happily shook her hands with shorter girl ❛❛Bianca Hales. Pleasure meeting you, love❜❜
The two taller girls seemed to be really close to each other like as if they've known each other for such a long time which made Evie wonder; if they're best friends shouldn't Sebastian have known about Addison already for the reasons of being mentioned by Bianca?
Evie was once again pulled out from her clouds of thoughts when Addison asked her to hand the beverages to be placed down at the little table by the window
❛❛U-uh, yes. Thanks❜❜ she smiled, handing the beverages to the brunette.
Noticing how Evie was spacing out a lot Bianca spoke to her ❛❛You should relax, Eve. Don't pressure yourself❜❜
She definitely should, after all she is making progress already.
❛❛My thoughts exactly❜❜ exclaimed Addison, jumping down from the seat after placing her trunk to where it's supposed to be ❛❛I'll go a head and get the boys, they're running late❜❜ She told both of the girls
❛❛Sure❜❜ Evie nodded her head in agreement with a small smile
❛❛Don't take too long, the train isn't gonna wait for you people, you know❜❜ Bianca reminded ❛❛And don't even think of—❜❜
❛❛Loud and clear professor jayles❜❜ Addison interrupted with her teasing smile flashed at the red head and sprinted out of the cabin before the red head could even cuss at her.
❛❛Why you—❜❜ Bianca stood up and raised a threatening hand and look but before she could even finish, the brunette had already sprinted out from her sight.
Evie snickered ❛❛Does she do that a lot?❜❜ she asked settling her bag on her lap
Playfully rolling her eyes she answered, ❛❛Everytime actually. I don't remember a day without her calling me professor and intentionally mispronouncing my last name. Seriously, I can't with that girl.❜❜ They laughed.
If it wasn't for River mishearing and misspelling her name on the list for Ravenclaw girls who participated the try-outs for quidditch back on their first year, and Ivan telling her that she talks like a lame boring history teacher ( which was not only heard of by her but other students from different houses too ) then she wouldn't have gotten that nickname. Big thanks to both of them, really.
The two teenage girls continued with their conversation, talking and laughing about complete nonesense, they enjoy each other as companions. Their conversation went on as they waited for the others to join them, from their summer vacation happenings to the things about the school Evie transferred from.
❛❛Wycombe High School? That's some prestigious school you transferred from, Eve❜❜ Bianca told the shorter girl, taking a sip of her pink purple drink that she herself chose from the starbucks drinks Evie brought.
Evie laughed awkwardly ❛❛Prestigious? I think great is enough to describe the school— but yeah I guess you could say that too❜❜
The redhead nodded her head, placing her drink down the table ❛❛Sebastian sure wasn't lying about you being humble, isn't he?❜❜ Evie only chuckled, as the redhead's eyes diverting to the shorter girl's necklace that had caught her attention ❛❛Wow, that's some fascinating necklace you've got there❜❜
The shorter girl couldn't help but smile ❛❛You really think so?❜❜ the redhead nodded her head ❛❛Thanks, this was the only thing my real mum left me..❜❜
Bianca have already knew about Evie being adopted because the no other than Sebastian told them; since he himself wants for them to be really aware of where and when they should have limitations, of course he asked Evie first if he could give his friends a heads up which she obviously said yes to.
❛❛That sure is a wonderful gift, you better not lose that then❜❜ she smiled
Evie was sure glad be accompanied by the red head but maybe Addison and his cousin too along with Sebastian and Ivan. Hopefully this interaction of theirs would last long turning them in a circle of friends.
❛❛Is that perhaps a real lighting?❜❜ Bianca couldn't help herself but ask due to curiosity
Is it? That questioned did crossed Evie's mind but she didn't really bother giving herself an answer to it, although it do seems like the pendant's somehow made with a real lighting
Evie blinked, glancing at her necklace that still had streaks running up and down on her pendant ❛❛I don't really know, but maybe❜❜
The door of the cabin that the teenager girl was at, slid open reveling the people they've been waiting for.
❛❛Hi girls❜❜ Sebastian and Ivan greeted as they went inside the cabin followed by Addison who greeted them a smile then Phil.
❛❛Hi❜❜ Evie smiled giving some space for the others to sit at the side she's at.
❛❛Took you about five minutes❜❜ Bianca spoke as she watched Addison who sat beside her
Addison chuckled and gave the boys a look ❛❛Ask them.❜❜
They were all already seated, Sebastian wondered why the cabin seemed to be still in need of space to be occupied when there's already six of them. Evie was seated in front of Bianca which is by the door, Addison was seated between her cousin and Bianca and Ivan was seated between Evie and Sebastian while both both Sebastian and Phil were seated nearest to the window.
Evie raised a brow ❛❛Did something happen?❜❜
The whistle of the train ringed indicating that the train would be moving, not a minute later the train had started to move. Excitement lurched through Evie's stomach, It's finally happening.
The boys turned to look at each other and gave unknown looks then smiled ❛❛Nothing much, just some stuff❜❜ Ivan responded.
❛❛Don't smile like that mate, you're gonna creep the hell out of her❜❜ said Phil.
It is quite creepy. They couldn't stop their laughter when they heard Sebastian snorted loudly at Phil's words.
Ivan was yet about to respond to the black haired guy but Evie beat him to it ❛❛Don't worry, I've gotten used to it at this point❜❜ she grinned
She had spend some time with him during his holiday visits at their home, there's no way she hadn't seen it not more than twice.
Everyone bursted into fit laughter at Evie's comeback. Sebastian was definitely wasn't lying when he said that Evie's too honest at such times
Wiping her tears of joy, Addison spoke ❛❛That was a good one!❜❜ she laughed lightly.
Meanwhile Ivan gasped oh-so-dramatically and held his chest ❛❛I feel betrayed and offended!❜❜ he exclaimed, sarcastically.
Their laughter got louder. What a blast, Evie didn't thought she'd be able to have fun ( and perhaps make friends ) that easily. If this is just a dream, she hopes not to wake up too soon.