The sun's rays shone down on my face, letting me know that it was sadly time to get up. How wonderful. Glancing out the window, I realized it had to be at least nine o' clock in the morning already. Thank God it was a Saturday, otherwise I would be killing someone right now. Now that would not go over with Professor Dumbledore very well, would it? The last thing he wants is a murder case. With much will power and force, I got up and out of the bed.
There were very few people whom were still asleep. As I changed, I realized today was the day I was going to the Black Lake with Seamus Finnigan, my ultimate crush of all time. He was so...so handsome and seeing him just made my day.
I left the Hufflepuff Common Room, many different things were on my mind. Wandering the empty halls of the castle, I realized thoughtfully that I was being followed. Stalked. Not wanting to take a glance behind me, I fled, running past any at all people who were also wandering around the lively, yet calm (for now) castle. Whomever my stalker was didn't appear to give up! The pace behind me quickened, as did my own pace.
"Spencer!" A voice calls my name. Finally gaining up the courage to examine the person behind me, I looked. Breaking into a grin and running towards one of my best friends, George Weasley made me feel better. This whole time George was following me? He didn't bother to say anything until now? Sighing, I rolled my eyes at him.
"You nearly scared me half to death. You should be ashamed of yourself, Mr. Weasley." I teased him, grinning. He always made my day a little brighter. No matter what happened. I don't know what I would do without him. His twin brother, Fred, too. Fred wasn't here at the moment, sadly.
"So? It was quite fun, chasing you. I would be glad to have the chance to do it again," George replied, making me crack, yet again, another smile. George and I started walking down the hall, this time, we weren't chasing each other. So, I could keep my pace slow and steady without worrying about being murdered or something.
"I just cannot stay mad at you, can I?" I say, laughing a little bit. George smirked himself. George was many things. He was mostly funny, although he also knew when to be serious as well. Luckily, this wasn't one of those serious times.
"Yep. You can't resist my charms. They're too much for you to handle," he states calmly, straightening himself up almost proudly.
"Oh, haha. George, you make me laugh just about every single time you open your mouth." Sighing, I slowed to a halt to face him. He stood there, trying to hold a straight face.
"Why, thank you, madam," George pretended to bow. "I am happy to be even worth your time to hang out with." He says, clearly mocking me, without, of course, actually meaning it.
"I thought you said a moment ago that I 'can't resist your charms', whatever happened to that, eh?" I reply. "Hmm? What happened, though guy? You can't back up your own argument? Too bad. So sad. "
"Whatever," George smiles at me mischievously. I knew right away that something was up. Were we planning on pranking someone again? Fred and George were the best at pranking out of anyone and everyone I have ever met! Honestly. You wouldn't believe the things that they are able to come up with. It's amazing really. "Come with me, Miss Wood, I have something to show you."
"Alright, Mr. Weasley. You are too kind. Since you gave me quite a scare earlier, I am letting you make-up for it. Now, what is it you are to show me?" I replied, acting all...well. I wasn't sure what the word would be. Proper? Possibly, but proper people could be snooty as well. Let's go with the word polite. Yeah, polite.
"It's a surprise, Spence." George replied, using his nickname for me. Not even Seamus said my name like that. It was always Spencer with him. George was the one who gave me the nickname Spence. All my friends seemed to use it, all except Seamus. Maybe he was slightly jealous that he didn't made it up so he felt he couldn't say it without me possibly thinking about George and not him. That was a colossal mouthful, but really, boys and their egos. It was possible. Something like that. If he even knew that George was the one who made it up...
"Oh. Okay. Well, in that case, keep me waiting in suspense." He knew how much I disliked not knowing things. I trusted him enough not to get too mad or depressed about it. I would clearly be finding out what he was talking about soon.
George took me hand, looking really and truly excited. "You're really going to love it. I don't think you know where I am talking about." Where. Duh, of course. A place. He was showing me a special spot. Was it the place he and George maliciously thought up their devious pranks? Would I find myself in their lair? Great. More information from George and I will be jumping to even more loopy conclusions. George and I stopped in front of a door. I had never been to this side of the castle before. I closed my eyes. George opened the door.
Upon hearing a 'click', I opened my eyes, then the scream came. Which wasn't a very happy scream. Not at all. Trust me. You find your boyfriend in a small, broom closet getting cozy with another girl.
Okay, I admit. I was overreacting. Covering my mouth, I took deep breaths. Sadly, this wasn't too much of a surprise if I really thought about it. Seamus was acting distant. It was only so long before this happened. The time had run out on the stop watch. A long time ago I made a promise not to be like other girls. Not to be clingy or moon and cry their eyes out in pain over their boyfriend.
"Spencer," Seamus muttered. I shook my head. Had George known about this? Was this what he had meant to show me? Or had he taken a wrong turn? Was this all a big mistake? Well, of course, it was a big mistake, but was it on purpose?
"This is good-bye. Forever. Have a nice life."
"I wanted you to know, Spence." George says, an arm on my shoulder. I hugged him close, biting my lip. Repeating the words 'I will not cry' over and over like a broken record in my head.
"Don't waste your time." George says. "Come on. I know a place we can chill and forget about him. Forever."