http://slashluv18.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] slashluv18.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] tamingthemuse2016-11-13 09:05 pm

Prompt #539 – Inner Geek – Charmed – slashluv18 – Harry Potter

Title: Charmed
Fandom: Harry Potter
Prompts: #539 – Inner Geek
Warnings: None
Pairings: Oc/Padma (one-sided)
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 691
Summary: Olivia Wong has plans.

Olivia stared down the Ravenclaw table. She rubbed hands together with a wide grin on her face.
Alex looked at her. "Liv, you're kind of scaring me," he murmured, scooting away from her.
Luna nodded. "You're looking particularly evil today," she said in her usual airy voice.
Olivia stopped the maniacal hand rubbing to roll her eyes at Luna. "I'm not evil," she rebutted.
Luna stood up and skipped away from the table without answering her.
"Why do we talk to her again?" Alex asked.
"Because she's nice. Who cares if she's a bit odd? It makes her unique. Anyways, I have an inner geek, and you all still talk to me." Olivia answered.
Marcie giggled. "Luna was right about one thing. You are looking evil. Why?"
"Just thinking about my master plan," Olivia answered, a wild gleam in her black eyes.
Alex and Marcie shared frightened looks.
"I'm afraid to ask, but what is your master plan?" Alex inquired.
Olivia ripped her attention away from the raven-haired beauty. "Well, we all know how absolutely everyone that meets Padma is completely charmed by her, right?"
Marcie pushed some hair behind her ears. "Um, I'm not sure if that's accurate. I mean, we all know you're charmed by Padma, but that doesn't necessarily mean everyone is."
"Yeah, you might be a bit bias in the Padma department."
Olivia glared at the two of them. "Why do I hang out with the two of you again?"
"Because we're you're friends," Marcie answered sweetly.
"And we're the only who'll put up with you antisocial tendencies and sometimes awful moods," Alex added.
"And who else would tell you to get out of the library and try to have some fun," Marcie put in.
"Basically, Liv, you hang out with us because you love us and you need us," Alex concluded.
Olivia sighed. It was sad, but it was all true. No one else could deal with her like these two could. "Fine. I need you, but you still annoy me."
"Well, you annoy us as well," Alex replied.
"So it's even," Marcie exclaimed brightly. "Now, back to your master plan. What is it and is it legal?"
"Well, I'm going to get Padma's attention. And maybe she'll go to Hogsmeade with me if I make a good enough impression."
"Um, Liv," Marcie began.
"What?"
"Padma already knows who you are. I mean, your friends with Michael and Lisa. So, if she hasn't noticed you as a possible romantic interest, who says she'll ever notice you in that way?"
"You don't even know if she's into girls," Alex unhelpfully pointed out.
Both girls glared at him.
"What?" he defensively asked.
"Try to be a bit more tactful," Marcie commanded.
"Guys, I'll make her like me. I found out her favorite sweets are peanut butter cookies. I'll make her a couple dozen cookies. You know how much everyone loves my baking."
"That's true," Marcie started, "but that might not be enough to make her fall in love with you."
Olivia rolled her eyes. "I know that. Baking for her is only the beginning. I know I've never put much effort into how I look, not like other girls. Parvati and Lavender come to mind, but I'll change that. Maybe get a makeover."
For once, Alex had a serious expression on his face when he said, "You shouldn't change yourself for someone. If Padma doesn't like you for you, maybe you should accept that and find someone who does."
Olivia's eyes softened. "I've liked Padma for the last two years. It isn't that easy to turn off those kinds of feelings."
"You haven't really tried," Marcie gently argued. "And I think Alex is right. If you got to become a whole different person, there has to be a better girl for you to choose."
How did such a lighthearted conversation turn so serious so fast? Olivia realized that Marcie and Alex really wanted her to think about what they said, though. "Fine, I'll think about it, but I'm not making any promises about changing my plan."
Alex and Marcie nodded. It was the best they could hope for.

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