The Beauty Bond

    By Sophia

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    02 Mar, 2024

    a blonde haired woman sitting on a floor in a room with books and other items on the floor and a bookcase, remodernism, a character portrait, Anne Said, official art

    Y/N sat on her bedroom floor, surrounded by a myriad of makeup products. She glanced at her brother, Malfoy, who was sitting reluctantly across from her.

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    "Malfoy, this will be fun. Trust me." Y/N reassured him, holding up a tube of mascara. Malfoy rolled his eyes but stayed put.

    a blonde haired woman standing in front of a mirror holding a cell phone in her hand and looking at her cell phone, remodernism, a character portrait, Clarice Beckett, official art

    The first few attempts were disastrous, mascara smearing and eyeshadow dusting his cheeks. But Y/N was persistent.

    a couple of people standing next to each other in a room with lights on them and a phone in their hands, sots art, concept art, Ada Gladys Killins, official art

    "Why am I even doing this?" Malfoy groaned, as Y/N was applying some blush on his cheeks.

    a couple of people standing in front of a church with a stained glass window behind them and a blonde haired woman with long hair, remodernism, concept art, Ed Benedict, official art

    "Because it's fun and because I said so," Y/N replied, not taking her eyes off her task.

    a man in a black cloak standing in a hallway with a light on above him and a lamp above him, sots art, a character portrait, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), official art

    "You know I'm not a doll, right?" Malfoy remarked, trying to get out of the situation.

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    "Too late now," Y/N shot back, a grin on her face.

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    After an hour or so, Y/N finally stepped back, admiring her handiwork. "Not bad," she said, smiling.

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    Malfoy looked at himself in the mirror. His face was painted in soft hues of pink and gold, his eyes lined perfectly.

    a man in a black coat and tie standing in front of a building with candles on it and a candle lit area behind him, sots art, a character portrait, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), character portrait

    "You actually did a good job," he admitted, a hint of surprise in his voice.

    a girl with long hair and a backpack in a city at night with buildings and street lights in the background, sots art, a character portrait, Chizuko Yoshida, official art

    Y/N beamed at him. "See, I told you it would be fun."

    a man in a black robe standing in front of a stained glass window with candles in it and a candle holder in the background, remodernism, a character portrait, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), official art

    "Fun for you, maybe," Malfoy retorted, but his usual smirk was replaced with a soft smile.

    a girl sitting at a table with cosmetics and a lamp in front of her and a picture of herself on the wall, remodernism, a painting, Artgerm, official art

    "Alright, alright. Let's clean you up," Y/N said, grabbing a makeup removing wipe.

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    As she gently wiped off the makeup, Malfoy's eyes closed. Y/N noticed his features softening.

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    His usual stern expression was replaced with a rare, relaxed one. Y/N felt a sense of satisfaction.

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    "I can't believe I let you do this," Malfoy murmured, his eyes still closed.

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    "I'm glad you did," Y/N admitted, her voice soft.

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    Malfoy opened his eyes, looking at his sister. "Why?" he asked, genuinely curious.

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    Y/N shrugged. "I don't know, it's... different. It's fun."

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    Malfoy nodded, understanding. "Well, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be."

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    Y/N laughed. "That's the spirit, Malfoy."

    a couple of people standing next to each other in a room with bookshelves and a clock on the wall, remodernism, concept art, Anne Said, official art

    Their laughter echoed in the room, a rare moment of sibling bonding.

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    As the day turned into night, the siblings found themselves talking about everything and nothing.

    a couple of people sitting at a table in a room with a book and a pen in hand and a book on the table, remodernism, concept art, Anne Said, official art

    Despite their differences, they found common ground. The makeup session turned into a bonding session.

    a couple of people sitting next to each other in front of a fire place with a fire in the background, remodernism, concept art, Anne Said, official art

    Y/N and Malfoy learned more about each other, their likes, dislikes, fears, and dreams.

    a blonde haired woman in a black dress and a black coat in a church with candles in the background, remodernism, a character portrait, Clarice Beckett, official art

    It was a small step, but a significant one towards a stronger bond.

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    A bond that was not just built on blood relation, but on understanding and acceptance.

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    "Maybe we should do this more often," Malfoy suggested, surprising Y/N.

    a man and a woman in a library with books and a book in front of them, both of them are looking at a book, remodernism, concept art, Anne Said, official art

    Y/N smirked. "Are you saying you enjoyed getting your makeup done, Malfoy?"

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    "No," Malfoy quickly responded, "I'm saying I enjoyed spending time with you, sis."

    a blonde haired woman in a red jacket and green vest standing in front of a window with a chandelier, remodernism, a character portrait, Anne Said, official art

    Y/N's heart warmed at his words. "I did too, Malfoy. I did too."

    a couple of people standing in a library with bookshelves behind them and a light fixture above them, remodernism, concept art, Armin Hansen, official art

    And so, the day ended on a happy note. A day that started with makeup ended with smiles and laughter.

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    It was a day that brought them closer, a day that created a bond, a beauty bond.

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    It was a day they would remember, a day that marked the start of their newfound bond.

    a man and a woman standing in a library with bookshelves full of books and a chandelier, remodernism, concept art, Armin Hansen, official art

    And as Y/N looked at her brother, she knew that this was just the beginning of their journey together.