Flying Uncontrollably

[Benson Thacker]

With one strong kick, Benson Thacker took off from the ground and soared high into the air on his Nimbus 2001. He only just remembered the sheer pleasure he got out of flying, the freedom he felt while being up in the air. He hadn't flown in so long and seeing the Gryffindor try-outs list made him avoid the Quidditch Pitch even more. Benson knew he wasn't ready to play for his house team but he had a strong feeling that if he lingered around the try-outs he might just change his mind.

Ben swerved in and out of the goal hoops smoothly, the cool winter breeze whipping against his pale cheeks. The sky was quite clear today, which worked out well for Benson seeing as this was his first time on the Quidditch Pitch in such a long time. He needed this sense of serenity as he thundered through the air. Benson took a sudden, direct dip in the air and descended heavily, picking up speed as he flew towards the ground. Just before he could touch the grass he pulled his broom up and began to use the built-up speed as he rocketed back into the air once more.

 

[Clarice Herrington]

With examinations wrapping up, Clarice Herrington thought she was due for a little reward and that would be flying. As she changed out of her uniform, she wondered what Benson was going to do and catching a picture of them sitting together in Brightstone with the corner of her coffee coloured eyes. The girl smiled at the thought of her best, and probably only, friend before she grabbed her broomstick that was leaning on her bed post. An eager smile and a pep in her step, Clara left her dorm room and soon after the castle before walking into the Quidditch Pitch.

As the twelve-year-old mounted her broom she looked up to the sky to see she wasn't alone. Clara narrowed her eyes and saw a flash of red-hair that she recognized as belonging to Benson. Instantly she felt herself smile and as she kicked off the ground with all the force she could. Hovering for a moment she hesitated with approaching her best friend because she suddenly felt anxious, with butterflies in her stomach but she took that as the rush that flying gave her, little did she know it was something else, or rather someone. "Ben!" Clara called out as she flied closer to the Gryffindor boy, speeding by his side with a grin just as goofy as she felt.

 

[Benson Thacker]

Finally deciding on a particular height, Benson slowed the speed of his broom down just as he heard his name being called. In no time at all, Clara was flying next to him. "Hey!" He said while flashing her one of his distinguishing smiles. This smile was his 'comfortable smile' it was a little crooked and quite rare, although not while he was around Clara. Ever since they first played that game of soccer, he always smiled comfortably around her. It was just how he felt. Clara was really his only friend, but to be honest, he wouldn't have it any other way.

"Shouldn't you be studying or something?" He took a quick glance at her, "I mean, our OWL's are only in three years!" He exclaimed with mock horror and bumped into Clara playfully before speeding off ahead. He loved to wind her up, especially when it was about school. Although, he really didn't know what he'd be like without her. If it wasn't for her and her late night crash courses, he really didn't think he'd pass anything.

 

[Clarice Herrington]

Clara's face grew hot at Benson's remark before scoffing it off. "Hey! I can slum it too," she cheekily smirked, as if she was saying that Benson was below her, which perhaps through their education she was but they were equals. Flying close to him, her tip of her broom just gently touching the end of his own to give him a bit of a fright before she sharply flew above him. "How'd you do in your exams?" She hoped her tutoring had helped but she wasn't sure if she had the patience or ability to teach someone a whole semester in one week. For Benson's sake, she hoped he had done well because she cared for his education, even if he did not. After all, there was nothing worse then failing on an exam, except perhaps being expelled, everything else followed.


woah they are third years.