(Lake) Autumn Rain

[Alexis Alméida]

What really mattered? What mattered in the world of Alexis Alméida? Nothing much. The only things that were really important to her was face. Keeping a lock on who she was. She wouldnt really describe herself as a nasty kind, but she wasnt overly nice either. She was sceptical of people she first met and being here for just over a week hardly meeting anyone she seemed to be a loner. Which was a new ground for Alexis, she wasnt used to not being surrounded by silly little followers in her year, trying to be like Alexis, but nobody was. They could dress like her, walk like her, talk like her, do their hair and makeup like her, but they werent her. She was who she was, and nobody could take it from her.

To be honest, not being followed around all day by hoards of people, mini Alexis's and basic wannabes was actually making a nice change for her. She was now, more often than not, relaxed. She hardly got worked up anymore and hardly ever let her temper fly because she knew if she wanted to she could walk down the corridor without someone yelling, "Hey Alexis wait up!" in a squeeky high pitched, and rather annoying voice.

She was enjoying the time she had, enjoying some her time. It was like a whole new world had been discovered and the days of yesterday seemed so far behind her. True she still had a lot to live upto in terms of her family, but when it came to face within the school she knew she could create and take on a whole new persona because nobody really knew what she was like. She had no expectations to live upto and this made possibilites seem endless.

As she walked out onto the grounds, the sun just setting over the horizon giving off a golden glow over the grounds. Not a cloud in the sky and yet it was still raining. The leaves on the grass were a golden brown, but no longer crispy as she walked over them because of the rain. She hadnt bothered with the hood on her cloak, the rain water refreshing her as she made her way down to the lake.

Now most would call this madness, purposly going out to the lake in the pouring down rain. Though Alexis enjoyed the rain, she enjoyed the feel of it on her face and it wasnt exactly raining hard. The raindrops gently splashed at the side of her face and ran down her cheeks, some going down her neck and making her laugh because it tickled so much. If anything, she knew because of this rain it was likely she wouldnt bump into anyone though she wouldnt put it past some people to be as crazy as she was to actually go out in it to sit beside the lake and watch as the raindrops made ripples on the lakes surface.

[Angelique Juliette]

She read the owl from her parents over and over again. Usually they were full of good news but this one, they were just downright horrible. Angel had never been spoken to that way in her whole life. Her parents were usually the ones doting on her and treating her as if she was the dark lord's gift to the world. She knew that she hadn't done as well as they would have liked last term but for them to rip into her that way, say that she was good for nothing, it hurt more than anyone would ever know. She was always the golden child the one who could do no wrong, her siblings usually resented this but Angel reveled in it.

The whole time she was home they never said a word, then suddenly this. The poor owl that delivered the letter got the brunt of her anger. She took her wand to it, and muttered some choice words under her breath causing the poor thing as much pain as possible. As soon as she ceased the thing screeched loudly and took off like lightening out the window.

Angel didn't know what came over her, she actually ran out of the castle as if she were going to catch the blasted thing. As far as she was concerned she wasn't done with it yet. Her eyes scanned the skies trying to locate the blasted winged beast but to no avail. So determined she was in her endeavors she hardly noticed that it was pouring rain out, and that she was only in pants, a shirt and some shoes. When she finally felt the drops hitting her, she cursed audibly, looking around wildly. That's when she noticed another girl was already out there, also getting drenched.

Squinting, because she could barely make anything out in the rain, she saw a girl that looked like she was in her house. Moving quickly she said.

'I know why I'm out here getting wet, what's your reason?'

She had never spoken to this one before, but since she was a Slytherin Angel decided she wasn't opposed to it. Tricky thing about Slytherins was you never knew how they were going to act.

[Alexis Alméida]

The rain kind of danced around Alexis as she sat there, dripping wet through, head to toe, and yet still enjoying it. Even as the rain hit her, she wasnt getting any wetter due to the fact she was already waterlogged. Alexis's hair hung limply around her shoulders as her head was tilted back, her eyes closed as the rain fell down her face.

Unfortunatly, this revelation was short lived as she was rudely pulled out of it by what seemed like an angry voice. "Well arent you just damper than the rain" Alexis spoke in a biting way. Her once calm mood now turned right around. So much for a relaxing evening.

((sorry its so short.. I have writers block ))

[Angelique Juliette]

In true Slytherin fashion Angel's rudeness was met head on. It pleased her thought she didn't let it show. One thing about her house was that they weren't pushovers most of the others were which is why Slytherin's enjoyed making them so miserable. Looking at the rain soaked blonde Angel felt every cold drop that hit her. She even shivered a time or two but still she stood her ground.

'Well I came out here to...

She wasn't one to reveal things about herself and she had almost done so with someone she had never even spoken to before. That was unlike her and she bit her tongue hard almost as a punishment for her slip. Turning cold grey eyes back on the girl as if it was her fault she snapped once more.

'Oh yes I'm a damper on the rain since it's so bloody cheerful out here when it's all dark and dreary. Meeting someone out here is that why you're so upset by my presence?'

She hadn't meant to snap but she did.

[angie]

Angelina sauntered down the gravel path towards the lake, her usual arrogant smirk gracing her perfect flawless face. Nearing the lake, she heard voices, they sounded rather agitated. "Now girls, we're not fighting are we?" she asked in a sweet voice. "Slytherin against Slytherin? I never thought I'd live to see the day!" she gasped in mock concern. Her patented smirk found it's way onto her face once more, as she awaited an answer from one of them.

[Angelique Juliette]

She heard a new voice and turning she saw Angelina. Angel grinned at the new comer and snickered at her comment.

'No it's not Slytherin versus Slytherin. I was just having a nice conversation I mean why would I go against one of my own.'

She said this as sweetly as possible her voice just above a whisper the sound soothing. She looked from one girl to the other thinking that all three of them ought to be committed for hanging out in the blasted rain.

'What brings you out here Angelina?'

[angie]

Angelina shrugged. "Nothing really. Just needed to get some fresh air." Her lips twisted into a cruel smirk, "Although I would be happier if I had a few Gryffindorks to torture." she said with a devious laugh. "What brings you girls out here?"

[Angelique Juliette]

'Ah well I had a few things to take care of out here and this one.' She said pointing over her shoulder 'Is out here just standing in the rain. Torturing Gryffindorks sounds like a blast maybe we should go find some I'm a bit bored now. Have you spotted any so far?'