You can claim it's from a sports injury. If you play any sports, it's easy to say that you got hit by a ball or bumped into something during the game. For instance, 'I was playing volleyball and the ball hit me right there. It's a bit sore but it'll go away soon.' This explanation works well because it gives a logical reason for the mark on your skin.
Another good cover - up story is that it's a reaction to a new skincare product. Say something like, 'I tried this new lotion and I think I might be allergic to it. It made this red mark on my skin.' This can be quite believable as many people do have skin reactions to products. You can even show the 'hickey' as evidence of the 'bad reaction' if someone asks further.
A hickey could be disguised as a mark from a clumsy moment with a hair straightener or curling iron. You can say, 'I was in a hurry this morning and accidentally touched my neck with my hot hair straightener. It hurt so much and now this mark is here.' This is a common enough accident that people are likely to believe it.
One good cover up story could be saying you were late because your car had a flat tire. Another is claiming that you missed a call because your phone was on silent and you were in an important meeting. Also, you can say you didn't eat the last piece of cake because you thought someone else was saving it.
A couple I know had a hickey story from their first anniversary dinner. They were so in love and lost in the moment that the guy left a hickey on the girl's collarbone. She had to wear a scarf for a few days to cover it at work, but every time she saw the scarf, she would smile, remembering the wonderful evening.
Well, one hickey horror story could be when someone got a really large and visible hickey right before an important job interview. They tried to cover it up with makeup but it still looked obvious, and they were so self - conscious during the interview that they didn't perform as well as they could have.
Surprise can make a hickey story good. For example, when it happens unexpectedly during a normal day like a picnic. Also, if it's in a really beautiful or special place. Say, on top of a mountain during a hike.
One great 'drarry hickey fanfic' is 'The Mark of Their Love' which beautifully explores the relationship between Draco and Harry with some interesting hickey - related plotlines. Another is 'Hickey Hide and Seek' that has a fun and flirty take on the concept.
One good cover story could be that you are doing a research project for a school or work. For example, if you are in a place where you don't want to disclose your real intention, saying you are gathering data for a study on local architecture or consumer habits can be a believable cover story. It gives you a legitimate reason to be in certain areas or asking certain questions.
You can start by considering the context of what you need to cover up. If it's related to time, then think of time - consuming events that are believable like getting lost while trying to find a new place. Listen to other people's excuses too, not to copy but to get inspiration. For example, if someone says they were held up at the bank, you can think of a similar public place like the post office. Also, make sure your emotions match the story. If you're supposed to be sad in the cover up story, show the right signs.
Sure. One time, my friend got a hickey right before a family photo session. She tried to cover it up with makeup but it just looked like a big red blotch. It was so obvious and everyone kept asking what happened. She was so embarrassed.
One great Draco and Hermione Hickey fanfiction is 'The Unexpected Bond'. It beautifully weaves their relationship in a post - war Hogwarts setting. Another one could be 'A New Beginning' which shows their journey of getting to know each other beyond the Gryffindor - Slytherin rivalry. And 'Love in the Shadows' is also a good read as it focuses on the more secretive aspects of their relationship with some interesting plot twists.