` ❀ 𝓢he literally kisses her girlfriend at a crowed party and people still asking her if she's dating a guy she kissed once ? . ݁ ꒱

– The party in the Gryffindor Common Room was full, with laughter and conversation drowning out the music. You and Marlene were sitting in a corner with a group of friends, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. Still, you felt the weight of the moment from the previous night. After months of hiding your relationship, you had finally gathered the courage to come out, kissing Marlene in the middle of the crowd as a clear gesture to everyone.

But, to your frustration and Marlene's, the act was completely misinterpreted. Most people kept insisting on the idea that you were involved with James Potter, even though he had only been a close friend the whole time. It was as if no one wanted to see the obvious.

While you were absorbed in these thoughts, a housemate of yours approached the table, with a confused and curious expression. He looked directly at you before speaking: – "So... you broke up with James? And now you're dating that girl you kissed yesterday? Who was that again?" –

The air was tense for a moment. Marlene, who had been quiet until then, placed her glass on the table with a little more force than necessary, her face clearly indignant.

– "I'm right here! That girl is me." – she said, her voice firm and full of irony. – "And, just to clarify, she never dated James. She dated me. For months, in fact. Maybe people should start paying attention to what's right in front of them." –

The silence that followed was uncomfortable, but you couldn't help but smile a little when you heard Marlene speak so confidently. To break the tension, you took her hand on the table, intertwining your fingers.

Your colleague seemed surprised, but just mumbled something like – "Oh, I get it." – before leaving, probably with more questions than answers. As soon as he walked away, Marlene turned to you, her eyes shining with determination and a touch of amusement.