Sterling Boot

17/Gryffindor/Seventh year

[sterlingboot-blog]

Hey everyone, I’ve gotten busy with certain stuff in my life and am gonna take a hiatus as my replies have been slow. Idk how long I’ll be back hopefully!

[athenawhittaker-blog]

Athena watched with a raised brow, eyes bulging for only half a second, “I say yes. In thirty years, if we are lonely, single, and own kittens, we will marry.”

[sterlingboot-blog]

“Thirty years? Wow, that’s quite a long time. I’m hurt.”

[athenawhittaker-blog]

Mmm, I think I’ll choose no. I plan on having a career once we leave this place and jail just might soil that.

Is this a roundabout way of asking me to wingwoman you instead? You know I’m terrible with anything like it.

[sterlingboot-blog]

“No this is a roundabout way of asking you out.” He then knelt and took her hand attempting to keep his laughing disposition buried. “And asking for your hand in marriage.”

[zephyrbelby-deactivated20161126]

“Absolutely!”

[sterlingboot-blog]

“That’s the spirit. I’m sure many more are to come. I’ve gotta get ready, we’re almost there. Till then, Zephyr!”

[almostalbus]

Sterling’s words only made Albus more curious – he knew his friend was researching, but he wasn’t sure why Sterling’s research suddenly turned personal.  What exactly had Sterling been up to?  But Albus knew better than to pry anymore, though he would have to ask Athena about it later and see if she knew anything.  “Okay,”  Albus nodded, feeling a little awkward after not quite knowing what to say.  “You do know you don’t have to worry about me running to the nearest professor, though, right?  You’re my best mate, Sterling, I wouldn’t do that.”

[sterlingboot-blog]

“Yeah, yeah i know that. Of course I know that.” He reassured him, patting his arm. “I’ll tell you in due time. I’m reaching towards the peak of my research about werewolves and whatnot..I might’ve hit a breakthrough. C’mon lets eat some candy from the trolly and not worry about it for now.”

[avani-patil]

“I’ll hold you to that –” grinning as she knew that she wouldn’t mind his company in the slightest. It wasn’t lost on her that they were getting closer to the castle and she still needed to grab her things from her compartment, “I need to grab my things – I’ll see you around, yeah?” 

[sterlingboot-blog]

It wasn’t before long that they’d reach their school to which he simply nodded, unaware of how much time had passed. “Yeah! For sure, I never forget a promise. I’ll see you.”

[avani-patil]

“I’ll hold you to that –” grinning as she knew that she wouldn’t mind his company in the slightest. It wasn’t lost on her that they were getting closer to the castle and she still needed to grab her things from her compartment, “I need to grab my things – I’ll see you around, yeah?” 

[sterlingboot-blog]

“Yeah! I’ll definitely keep that promise of owing you back one. Later, Avani.”

[athenawhittaker-blog]

I guess I’ll choose the former.

[sterlingboot-blog]

“Rude. Anyway, anything new with you Athena? Y’know this one first year on our quidditch team has a major crush on you, shall I help be a wingman?” He teased.

[zephyrbelby-deactivated20161126]

She wrestled with the bag until Sterling cast a charm and she slumped a bit. Zephyr handed it back with a small smile. “No problem.”

[sterlingboot-blog]

“Already starting the school year off with a bang, right?”

[athenawhittaker-blog]

Mm, I don’t remember signing this agreement.

[sterlingboot-blog]

“Well you’re stuck with us, Athena. Love it or hate it.”

[andreawood]

Andi grinned and giggled in spite of herself. Merlin bless quidditch season. “Perfect. Keep lookin’ pretty while I handle these third years, yeah?”

[sterlingboot-blog]

Sterling couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he looked to the younger students, offering a few brow raises. “The captain called me pretty.”

It was then he led the younger years down the field. “Show me what you got with these quaffles. Who wants to be the beaters?....” He asked, watching them grab their brooms.

[almostalbus]

Albus pulled his hand back as quickly as he’d knelt down to help.  He furrowed his brow slightly, wondering what could have caused the sudden change in attitude, not quite believing the smile his best friend wore.  “Okay…”  Albus nodded as he stood.  “Whatever you say, mate.”

[sterlingboot-blog]

“S-Sorry, Albus.” His eyes shuffled to his feet before they fixated on his. “It’s just..the research I’m doing is a bit personal at this point.” He attempted to not reveal so much of his intentions as he then placed a hand on his arm. “You’ll come to know, soon enough and when it does, I just hope you won’t freak out on me.”

[avani-patil]

“Those are two very different areas–” she noted, perhaps she wasn’t completely alone, “you’re right and we do have quite some time–” grinning. “an entire year to sort out our lives – I think we’re going to be fine–”

[sterlingboot-blog]

“Yes, exactly. An entire year and in that time you shouldn’t be a stranger. I’m sure we’ll have lots of fun together.”

[zephyrbelby-deactivated20161126]

“Yeah- hold on a sec.” Zephyr said, distracted as she saw what appeared to be a bag scuffling down the hall. She tore off chasing the bag and finally managed to scoop it up.

[sterlingboot-blog]

Sterling quickly grabbed his wand and undid the charm on his bag, watching it slink back into the inanimate object that it was. “Zephyr! You’re the best.”

[athenawhittaker-blog]

Absolutely not.

[sterlingboot-blog]

“You sure? This isn’t how our relationship works out as?”

[andreawood]

“Please. Why don’t you show off with the snitch while I get everyone numbered and what not? Give ‘em something to aspire to.”

[sterlingboot-blog]

Sterling gave a nod and had gotten the trunk full of various quidditch equipment. Taking the snitch he smiled to the newcomers and released it, watching their disbelief at how fast it whizzed in different directions. Making sure he had their attention he hopped on his broomstick and chased after it; displaying many flips and maneuvers until he flew just above them and instinctively shot out his arm, snatching the snitch. “How was that?”

[andreawood]

“Omigod, how exciting is this?”

[sterlingboot-blog]

“So very exciting! My heart’s beating.”