Mr. A to Z

Missed me?

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:28:44 -0700

Been off doing interviews for internships, I think I might get one. What have I missed?

By The Sea || Ana & Zane

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:04:35 -0700

She couldn’t help but laugh as she sat down, and she smiled in apology. “I’m glad too,” she assured him, “I just couldn’t help being amused at your turn of phrase—only a moment ago, I was comparing you to Alexander the Great in my head.”

She hoped he wouldn’t be insulted by the comparison—he was one of the best men who’d ever lived, in her opinion, even with his obvious faults. When these occured to her, she felt the need to elaborate. “In that case, though, I’d much rather be your general—he had three queens, and he wasn’t very interested in getting to know any of them.”

She let her laughter dance in her eyes as she pulled out their meal and spread it out between them, wondering what meaning he would take from her commentary.

Zane felt himself blush a bit when she told him she had been comparing him to Alexander the Great. He shook his head, “I’m no Alexander the Great but I’m flattered that you’d compare me to him.”

He tried not to let his insecurity show. Alexander the Great was one of the greatest men who ever lived and Xander felt insignificant in comparison. He hadn’t accomplished anything aside from excelling at school, which any kid would if they had his brain power, and he was terrified of the decision he knew he had to make to be great. He wasn’t ready to be a great man yet. But the fact that Liliana believed that he was one already, or at least had the potential to, meant everything to him.

He smiles half heartedly at her. “So you’d rather go into battle with me then? I don’t know if I could allow you to get hurt for my cause. I’m not worth it and you’re worth too much.”

By The Sea || Ana & Zane

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:36:36 -0700

la-la-liliana:

She threw her arms around him and kissed him back, chastely, before beaming up at him—he made her feel extremely short, but she didn’t mind one bit. “Hi there,” she replied easily. “I brought sandwiches, chips, fruit, and pumpkin juice, courtesy of the house elves. And I’m pretty sure they threw in some pastries and a thermos of coffee too, as a surprise—they weren’t very surreptitious about it.”

She gestured to the cream-coloured blanket with red and gold accents she’d spread out and resumed her seat on one corner of it, happy to be spending time with him in which they could actually talk.

“The house elves prepared us a feast.” He said as he sat down on the blanket. “This afternoon, we shall dine like royalty. I shall be king and you, my queen.” He held his hand up to her and held it until she sat down next to him.

“I’m really glad we’re doing this.” He said looking at her fondly. He was referring to both the picnic by the lake and their relationship or chance at one at least. He realized this was the first chance they’d have to actually talk with no interruptions. A chance to get to know her, finally.

By The Sea || Ana & Zane

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:13:32 -0700

la-la-liliana:

She admired the lines of his body as he sang, so free and cohesive and clearly comfortable, and the way he poured himself into the music. She would have been content to listen to him like this for ages, as long as he was content to just be, but he broke off and addressed her. She felt her face heat up with an embarrassed sort of pride at the compliment, but she nodded all the same, because, she thought, ‘Who am I to deny this King of men?’ She laughed a little to herself at this obvious comparison which had only just now dawned on her.

She opened her mouth and joined him for the chorus of Hallelujahs, and their voices harmonized nicely. “Well there was a time when you let me know,” she sang with him, “what’s really going on below, but now you never show that to me, do you?” She gazed into his eyes with a soft appreciation as she continued, her confidence growing. “And remember when I moved in you? And the holy dove was moving too, and every breath we drew was Hallelujah.”

He chuckled “Yeah, I remember that.” He said with a wink. He spun his guitar so it was hanging on his back, the strap across his chest and closed the distance between him and Liliana. He kissed once, twice, three times and smiled down at her. “Hey cutie.”

Zane didn’t realize how much he’d missed being around Liliana until he was back in her presence. He could breathe easy around her and he hoped that it was the same for her around him. He knew that he had something special with her and wanted to keep it going for as long as possible.

By The Sea || Ana & Zane

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:18:02 -0700

la-la-liliana:

Liliana got through the second verse before she heard the sound of his guitar, and she turned suddenly, slightly startled. “I didn’t hear you approach,” she said, with no small amount of sheepishness.

She gave him a small smile. She wasn’t used to singing in front of people, and considering his skill and devotion to it, she hadn’t wanted to spring it on him quickly that she sang too—she was used to keeping that bit on the down-low and just singing for herself. She liked the tonality of his guitar-playing, but she was reluctant to continue.

“I didn’t want to interrupt.” He said smiling back. He stopped played to wave and then continued to pick the strings quietly. He noticed the reluctance in her posture, he half smiled at her and started walking towards her singing “Well baby I’ve been here before, I’ve seen this room and I’ve walked this floor. I used to live alone before I knew you.” He went into full on performer mode as he continued, “I’ve seen your flag on the marble arch but love is not a victory march, it’s a cold and a broken hallelujah.” His eyes closed as he got lost in the passion of the lyrics. He opened them and embarrassedly scrunched his face. “You gonna sing with me babe? Your voice is beautiful.”

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Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:16:23 -0700

By The Sea || Ana & Zane

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:27:30 -0700

la-la-liliana:

Liliana walked out of the kitchen, cliché picnic basket in hand, to a chorus of variations of “Have fun, Miss Liliana!” from the house elves. She turned back and waved at them with a gigantic grin on her face, thankful that they’d been willing to supply her picnic food, and excited about her company. She walked out to her favourite place beside the lake, mind wandering constantly.

When she got there, she spread out the blanket she’d brought over a flat part of the ground and made herself comfortable on it while she awaited Zane’s arrival. As she looked out over the water, she couldn’t help the song that rose in her, so she sang it.

“I heard there was a secret chord that David played and it pleased the Lord, but you don’t really care for music, do ya?” Singing wasn’t the same for her as it was for him, it was just something she did when feelings threatened to overwhelm her. ”It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift, the baffled king composing Hallelujah.” It made her feel light again. ”Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah.”

Zane quickly put away all of his recording equipment and grabbed his jacket. He saw his guitar laying on the bed and decided to bring it with him, perhaps he could play a song for her or just add some mood music. He double checks that his iPod is in his pocket and then heads out the door.

He whistles as he walks through the castle, always a song playing in his head. Today it was a song he’d been working on learning for the past couple of days. He smiled at those he passed and ruffled the hair of a third year he tutored. He was in a fantastic mood, he couldn’t help but be, he was going to see Liliana and life was good.

As he approached the lake he heard a voice, it was soft and controlled and quite lovely. Getting closer he was able to make out the words, it was one of his favorite songs. The smile on his face when he saw Liliana singing was uncontrollable. He leaned against a tree and watched her sing for a few moments before he started softly fingerpicking the chords along with her voice.

[owl] Stop saying that about being whatever with your cousin. And you're on.

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:31:08 -0700

[owl] easiest 10 galleons I’ll ever make.

#DON’T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:11:34 -0700

#DON’T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT

[owl] Yes, yes we do. So, when you're free from being Mr. Studly, you find me.

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:09:58 -0700

[owl] Ha and when you’re not tangled up in my cousin, you find me. We’ll see which happens first. (10 galleons says I come find you first)

[owl] I do miss it. We haven't hung out in forever. Uhm, if I said with Zac would you die laughing? Or go and kick his ass? Xavier and I broke up, too.

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:52:32 -0700

[owl] I don’t think I have any room to be kicking his ass, I’ve been…hanging out…with Liliana lately. So, I think Zac and I are even. And I’m more confused than anything. What the fuck?! I thought you hated him. Okay okay, we need to talk face to face, asap.

[owl] I don't miss your face.

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:40:20 -0700

[owl] That is a lie. You have to at least miss mine a little bit cause I miss yours. Where has my best friend disappeared to?

Having a Picnic by the Lake

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:39:24 -0700

la-la-liliana:

atozfisher:

Mind if I join?

Of course not! I’ll grab some extra food, then, and meet you there in twenty?

Sounds perfect.

Having a Picnic by the Lake

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:24:21 -0700

la-la-liliana:

Anyone care to join me?

Mind if I join?

[Owl] Hey! I haven't seen you around much the past few days. How've you been?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:31:00 -0700

[Owl] Hey babe! I’ve been working on something really huge, I can’t wait to show you. Other than that I’ve been pretty good. How have you been? And I miss you. Hang out soon?

ohdannyboyomalley: For my bros. Beastie Boys 4 Lyfe!

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:30:35 -0700

ohdannyboyomalley:

For my bros.

Beastie Boys 4 Lyfe!

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Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:50:59 -0700

Zane & Liliana || Astronomy Tower

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:59:07 -0700

la-la-liliana:

She laughed, kissing him again for good measure, before replying, “Yes, just as soon as I talk to Danny. I don’t think it’d be nice for him without warning.”

She knew about Zane’s reputation, knew that he was probably one of the smoothest guys in Hogwarts, so if he was asking if it was okay to be seen with her openly, she was pretty sure he was sort of serious about her. The thought made her heart leap a little.

She’d seen him as he was and not as he portrayed—the smooth, get-any-girl Slytherin—and she wanted to see him more. She was sort of serious about him too. “So I’ll be seeing you around, then?” she asked, with a half-smile.

“Yeah you’re probably right. Yes, definitely seeing me around.” He said smiling back at her. He kissed her deeply, his hands roaming up and down her back. He hugged her tight and then kissed the top of her head. “I’ll see you soon babe.”

He turned and walked out of the room smiling and singing a song to himself. “I’m in trouble, I’m an addict. I addicted to this girl…”

Zane was happier now than he’d ever been.

I'm So Changeable: Zane & Liliana || Astronomy Tower

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:08:30 -0700

I'm So Changeable: Zane & Liliana || Astronomy Tower:

atozfisher:

“Well glad Zac is out of the way.” Zane said thankfully. “And believe me, I will not tell him about that. As for Danny, he and I will be okay. He’ll be mad for a little while but I think he’ll come around.” He smiled down at her, “Thanks for caring babe.” He leaned down and…

“I didn’t mean to imply that you were incapable babe.” He said with a sheepish smile. “Okay. That sounds perfect. And I’m good at giving space, don’t worry about hurting my feelings. Just tell me and I’ll give it to you.” He kissed her again. “Oh yeah, what about that? Am I allowed to kiss you in the corridors when I’m walking with you to classes?”

He hated to drill her with questions and put parameters on this but he really wanted it to work out. He liked her a lot and didn’t want to mess it up.

Zane & Liliana || Astronomy Tower

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:08:56 -0700

la-la-liliana:

She wrapped her arms around him in return and looked sheepishly at the ground, though he couldn’t see it. “I, uh, kind of already told Zac there was a maybe-sort-of-possible-thing between us,” she mumbled, pulling away slightly to meet his eyes. She was flattered by his apparent devotion to whatever this was, but she wanted him to know she cared; she was going to try to preserve his friendships and her own.

“He wanted to kill you at first, but I talked him down. You probably shouldn’t mention the,” and here she waggled her fingers in the air. The smile spread across her face was sobered quickly by thoughts of Danny. “I’ll talk to Danny; he’s reasonable, though he’s going to be hurt. I don’t want you to lose your best friends on account of me, Zane.”

“Well glad Zac is out of the way.” Zane said thankfully. “And believe me, I will not tell him about that. As for Danny, he and I will be okay. He’ll be mad for a little while but I think he’ll come around.” He smiled down at her, “Thanks for caring babe.” He leaned down and pressed a few quick kisses to her lips.

“And as much as I love making out with you in this tower, I have homework to do.” He have her another peck. “So I’ll see you later? We need to hang out more. Can I walk you to classes and things? Sit with you in the dining hall? Walks around the lake holding hands? Dates? What are my rules here?” He asked getting more excited as he spoke. He couldn’t contain the smile on his face at all the possibilities.