ext_107672 ([identity profile] the4thsister.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhighdorms2005-10-20 08:46 pm

North Attic Mid afternoon

Paige walked slowly back to her room after her trip to the perk

She got out her note book and looked at the lyrics, she'd hope music would cheer her up, but it had done the opposite. She'd mess up everything. Her whole life was unraveling and some how Sawyer had managed to get himself caught up in it all again. He deserved better.

((open to anyone))

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Lily knocks on the attic door, hoping Paige is in.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Lily sees the plate pieces and her face shows every bit of her concern. "How are you?" she asks, stepping into the room. "And don't try to tell me you're fine. I'll see right through that, you know."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Lily walks over to hug Paige, trying to come up with something comforting to say and trying to put the pieces together at the same time. "So you two had a fight, over the memory spell? And you moved out, and... Listen, Paige - everyone makes mistakes. I know Geoff really truly cares for you deep down. I'm sure he'll listen to reason."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Lily does not completely follow what Paige is saying, but attempts, "People can do the worst things when they are feeling hurt... and everyone reacts to situations differently. Perhaps Geoff was internalizing his pain by turning you away rather than lashing out at you for fear of hurting you further and perpetuating the cycle." She hopes that came out the way she intended.

"And you two were wonderful together, but after such a short time, there's no way you could know everything about each other. Relationships will always have unexpected issues that come up."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Lily looks directly into Paige's eyes with a stern look and says, "Stuck like what?"

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"Something... inside you." She's heard of stranger things. "Many of your friends, who love you very much, have noticed that you haven't quite been yourself lately, Paige. Have you talked to a doctor or a counselor... or a Priest?"

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"If you think Geoff can help, we should see him right away. I'll go with you, and I can help explain to him that we still need his help, even if 'she' shows up again." Lily pauses. "Love doesn't cause weakness - it is one of the strongest bonds possible between two people. I think Geoff will be very relieved to see you okay again."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"But don't you see? He won't be hurt by things that come from 'her' if he knows it isn't you. And the only way you're going to find out whatever the hell he meant by that... statement is by asking him. You both deserve to know the truth, and you both deserve the chance to be honest with each other."

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Lily nods, grateful for some course of action. "Yes. Let's make our way into town and go from there."

She checks for her wand - it's right where it should be. "I can protect him if necessary," she says quietly.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Lily holds Paige's hand tightly. "I'm just glad you felt you could trust me enough to let me help you," she says seriously.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/ 2005-10-20 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Does not stare at Paige when she bends over.



"At least now we know you're moving in the right direction. Things can only get better from here, Paige." Lily smiles encouragingly. "Shall we go?"