Going the extra distance

[Geovanna Adler-Cade]

On her list, Geo was glad to spot a name she did know. Although she didn't know Flavio too well, she had listened during their previous meeting that he was studying Care of Magical Creatures, and in a bid to find him after class, the second year was hanging around waiting for the fourth years to come past. Suddenly she saw the crowd disperse, and she ran over to him as she saw a familiar face. "Flavio" She called out, smiling.

 

[Flavio Morales-Tipene]

Flavio had completed all of his rose deliveries that day meaning he was left to his own devices, free to spend the rest of his valentine's day however he wanted. He had decided to walk out to the great lawn after one of his classes to get some fresh air, and it was as he made it outside that someone familiar ran up to him, calling his name. Flavio smiled when he remembered the girl's name from their previous meeting, and greeted her politely. "Hello, Geo." He said. "Is everything okay?"​

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[Geovanna Adler-Cade]

Geo smiled up at her newest friend, glad that he had heard her. "Great!" She replied eagerly, delving into her bag. She'd done very well not to look at any of the notes, mostly, and handed over the rose to the Ravenclaw. "I have this for you, I hope it's from someone special" She teased, grinning up at him. She had loved delivering these roses, not just because she got to meet new people, but she loved to see the reactions the messages from the roses. received.

Spoiler: Pink Rose

Dear Flavio Morales,

You have no idea how much I like you,
how much you make me smile,
how much I like talking to you,
or how much I wish you were mine.
I kind of, sort of, maybe, like you a little
more than I had originally planned.

Signed,
Secret Admirer

 

[November Albertson]

ooc: Annaleise gave me permission to join!

November hesitated as she walked up the Great Lawn back to the school. Flavio's name was being called out by a girl who seemed to know him. She recognized the younger girl from her house but she wasn't sure if the girl was a second or third year. Biting her lip November decided to watch the event unfold as she hid behind a tree on the lawn. It wasn't the best hiding spot but she could always pretend she was just leaning on it or something. The girl pulled out a pink rose and November's heart started to beat faster. It could be the one from her, but as soon as the thought entered her mind she thought about the girl Flavio had actually gone to the Yule Ball with. It could be a pink rose from her as well. Either way November stood quietly watching and waiting for Flavio to read the note, maybe he'd say something that would give it away if it was her note. She suddenly felt a whole lot more shy than normal.
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[Flavio Morales-Tipene]

The three roses Flavio already received that day were yellow and he expected the rose Geo handed to him to also be yellow. Though the rose Geo handed to him was essentially a curve ball, as it was pink and it caused him to frown out of confusion. A pink rose was the last thing he expected as he believed himself to be too quiet and awkward for anyone to admire as more than a friend and the note accompanying the rose only worsened his confusion. He read it over multiple times, trying to assess what was written before he looked back up to Geo. "It does not have a proper name so I am not sure if it is special, but thank you." His eyes then returned to the note, reading it over again as the thought the rose was a joke crossed his mind. A joke rose somehow felt more real than a genuine pink rose signed by an admirer, partially because he did not believe he was likable enough for a pink rose, and also partially due to the fact he could not place the wording of the note to anyone he knew. He also wondered for a moment the note was from November simply because he had sent her an anonymous pink rose that day but that thought seemed furthermore less likely than the entire rose being a joke. Unsure of what else he was supposed to do, Flavio continued to stand still, staring down at the note and feeling baffled at what was written, all while attempting and failing to figure out who it was from.​

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[Geovanna Adler-Cade]

Geo was unsure as to whether Flavio was pleased to have been given the rose, the look on his face did nothing to either confirm or deny his feelings. Since she hadn't checked the message, she didn't know it hadn't had a name, but that explained why he wasn't sure. "Well, I'm sure it is special, even if there's no name on there. Not everyone gets one you know, so someone must have thought about you" Geo wasn't entirely sure if she was helping the situation. She'd received two herself this year, both meant a lot to her though. Although Geo had only met Flavio briefly in the past, she was comfortable enough to ask him a few questions. "Do you have any idea who it's from?" She said, her weight leaning onto one leg as she peered at him. He looked like he was actually in shock. "Are you okay?" She added, resting a hand on his upper arm.

 

[November Albertson]

Something in November's gut told her the rose might be from this younger girl. She couldn't believe the it, she really hoped no one else was sending Flavio pink flowers. Only her, she would hardly be competition for anyone else who wanted Flavio's attention. He seemed to only like herself as a friend and November was okay with that, but she did want Flavio to know someone out there liked him more than a friend. She watched as he read the note and seemed confused by it. She struggled to hear his words, but got that he didn't think it was anything special. The poor girl felt her heart breaking just a little bit. She had worked hard trying to come up with a way to tell him how she felt, even though she didn't sign her own name to the letter. All the words were true, and she had just planned on being friends with him at first, but now she wished they could be more. But she knew they wouldn't be. Then her eyes see the girl putting her hand on Flavio and November knew it. She wasn't competition for this braver younger Hufflepuff. Sure they both were blonde and friendly but this girl seem more confident than November ever had. She could easily talk to Flavio these days, if she didn't think about liking him, but hardly would she dare touch him. She tore away from her hiding spot towards the castle with her head down. Feeling as though she failed. A person liking him didn't seem to excite November and she was certain now it hadn't been him who sent her an anonymous pink rose like she hoped.
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[Flavio Morales-Tipene]

Flavio continued to stare down at the note in his hands. He shrugged at Geo's reassurance it was likely from someone special regardless of the fact it was anonymous, unable to shake the idea that it was a joke sent to him by Rory or someone else he knew that found amusement by causing confusion and giving false hope to others. Flavio shook his head when Geo asked if he had any idea who had sent it. "I have no idea, I think it could be a joke." He then looked up to the Hufflepuff as he felt her hand on his arm. "I am okay, yes. Just very confused, this rose is very unexpected." After a pause he added "But I do appreciate the rose, thank you again for delivering it to me." to make sure Geo did not think she had caused a problem.​

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