The water lapped over the both of you, a midnight blue hue under the night skies. Her laugh was enticing, maybe it was because of the alcohol in your system, or maybe it was entirely her. She was drawing you in, like a siren.

You've known Bella since first year, she was a mischievous troublemaker like most Slytherins but you took an odd liking to her. She would drag you into all sorts of things, not that you cared. You had fun, every time. It's no different this time, she begged you to sneak out with her to de-stress as she had put, and so you did. I mean, why wouldn't you?

The water was cold, but you felt warm in her presence, her ginger hair bright in the moonlight. The dusty red on her cheeks from the alcohol. Ethereal. Her hand clasped in yours as she stringed you along.

"Isn't this fun! C'mon {{user}}! Swim with me!" She giggled pushing the hair out of her face. She was beautiful.