j u s t a stop (Levi)

[broadway]

Raychel tapped her foot, examining the tombstone designs. She pointed towards a swirled designs with lilies engraved into the stone. The manager nodded solemnly and took the book she was looking through away. Sighing, she flopped into a more relaxed posture as she walked out the door. She absolutely tired of the planning, for it was too sad.

Raychel walked out the gate of the cemetary, but stopped halfway through. Turning on her heel, she walked calmly to the pair of graves. Located just below them, were the bodies of Lily and James Potter. With a quick flick of her wand, concealed easily, a single daisy laid itself across the top of each tombstone. She placed her hands on her hips and admired her handywork when she heard her name...

[imadecoy]

As it was Sunday, and he opted not to work that day; Levi had decided to look for Raychel. He had just about abandoned his quest when he recalled that she still had planning to do regarding the death of her parents, so he had decided to check the cemetery. Levi closed the gap between them and enveloped his girlfriend in a gentle hug. "You okay?" Levi asked after placing a soft kiss atop her head.

[broadway]

"Funeral planning is depressing, but yes. I'm fine." Raychel replied with a slight frown as she wrapped her arms around Levi. She gave him a light kiss on the lips before laying her head against him. She looked at Lily's grave. She had been about the same age as her mother when she had given birth to her. And she was even younger considering the fact she died by the same cause: a Dark Lord. She shuddered slightly at the thought, breathing out a heavy sigh. "How are you my love?" she asked slowly.

[imadecoy]

"Exhausted; but halfway content," said Levi, shifting his posture so instead of holding Raychel in his arms he was merely grasping her hand in his own. "Come now, let's leave this dismal place." Levi felt that his girlfriend desrved to do something enjoyable, life had been so hard for her of late. She needed some time to just be a normal seventeen-year-old, and Levi supposed that he needed this precious time as well.

[broadway]

"Agreed" Raychel replied with a small smile. She walked along beside Levi, completely in step. She sighed heavily once they passed through the gate. She hadn't realized how much the dismal place was weighing on her shoulders. Raychel looked at Levi as they walked. "Where are we headed?" she asked curiously.

[imadecoy]

"Let's just take the next train to leave the station and see where it takes us," said Levi, surprising himself with his sudden, spontaneous idea. Normally he liked to know just about everything in his life, he didn't like being kept inthe dark about even the most trivial of details. But today was different. Levi was ready for a bit of a change, he wanted to go places before being entirely office bound tomorrow.

[broadway]

Raychel's eyebrows rose in curiousity, but she nodded enthusiastically. "Sure, why not." Levi had never been one to take chances, but this was still going to be fun. An adventure, and a good what at that. Raychel was surprised she wasn't sick and tired of the countless adventures she had been thrown into lately. All of which seemed to revolve around one person: Isabelle. That one woman had a lot to do with her newly found troubles, it was quite aggravating.

[imadecoy]

"Excellent," said Levi with a smile. He always kept some muggle money on him, so he was certain that he would have enough for two train tickets. They could always apparate back home if he didn't have enough money to cover both ways. They walked to the station together, and because of the time, found it virtually empty. "Two tickets for the next train to leave," said Levi to the woman behind the counter. She raised her eyebrows but printed the tickets and Levi paid her. He looked at the stub. Their destination was Wales.

[broadway]

Raychel plucked her ticket from Levi's hand and examined it. "I've never been to Wales. Of all the places I've been, never Wales. Why is that I wonder?" she thought aloud. She laughed and pulled Levi into the train. It was virtually empty, save for a few passengers in the front. Raychel found a compartment and sat down.

[imadecoy]

"I dunno, but I don't think anyone just goes "let's go to Wales!" on a whim. And unless you work there..." Levi said absently, taking the seat next to Raychel so he could put his arm around her. An employee came by and checked their tickets and left them be.

[broadway]

Raychel smiled gently and wrapped her arms around Levi. She kicked off her shoes and curled her legs underneath her. She allowed her head to fall softly onto her boyfriend's shoulder. There was something important on her mind, but she didn't want to bring it up just yet. Truth be told, there were a lot of things on her mind at the moment. But, there was one in particular that was tugging at her mind harshly, wanting to be viewed. She had gotten a letter from St. Mungo's. They had reviewed the application she had sent in and looked over her grades, especially those involving healing magic. They wanted her to be a nurse in their facility.

Raychel had now found a dilemma similar to Levi's. Either she could pursue her dream job as one of the leading nurses in the Special Cases department - one speciality would be dealing with Turned patients - or stay in school and miss the chance completely. She wasn't sure if she was ready for a commitment like that, but she was the perfect canidate for the job. Raychel shifted uncomfortably in Levi's arms, wanting to express her concern greatly, but not knowing how.

[broadway]

Raychel smiled gently and wrapped her arms around Levi. She kicked off her shoes and curled her legs underneath her. She allowed her head to fall softly onto her boyfriend's shoulder. There was something important on her mind, but she didn't want to bring it up just yet. Truth be told, there were a lot of things on her mind at the moment. But, there was one in particular that was tugging at her mind harshly, wanting to be viewed. She had gotten a letter from St. Mungo's. They had reviewed the application she had sent in and looked over her grades, especially those involving healing magic. They wanted her to be a nurse in their facility.

Raychel had now found a dilemma similar to Levi's. Either she could pursue her dream job as one of the leading nurses in the Special Cases department - one speciality would be dealing with Turned patients - or stay in school and miss the chance completely. She wasn't sure if she was ready for a commitment like that, but she was the perfect canidate for the job. Raychel shifted uncomfortably in Levi's arms, wanting to express her concern greatly, but not knowing how.

[imadecoy]

Levi shifted his position so he could prop his feet up in the seat across from him and lightly laid his head atop Raychel's. His exhaustion showed quite clearly on his face; the long hours at the ministry were driving him nuts, but he was doing what he loved. Levi closed his eyes, not asleep, just resting.

[broadway]

Raychel smiled softly and lightly stroked his hand with her thumb. "Oh darling." she replied with a small laughed. She kissed the top of his hand gently, and then set it back down in his lap. With a deep breath, she decided to tell Levi about the job. "I've been offered a job Levi." she started slowly, not sure how she should approach it. "It would require the same sacrifices as yours did."

[imadecoy]

"Well is it what you want to do with your life?" asked Levi, not opening his eyes, but began gently rubbing Raychel's back. If it was what she wanted then he would encourage her to go after it, if not, then suggest that she finish up school and went after what she really wanted after graduating, Levi needed details. And they would have the whole train ride to Wales to discuss.