Hi! I'm Shadow. Please don't be so harsh on me *wipes out tears* this is my first try on writing a story. English is my third language so sorry for any mistakes. This is a James/OC story so...yeah. Gosh I'm so cool.

I dont own Harry Potter. If I did Sirius wouldn't have died!

Stupid Ministry balls. Stupid dance. Stupid dress. Stupid shoes. Ugh! I hate it! I'm an inch further from stomping my feet and shouting at the top of my lungs that I don't want to be in this stupid pointless ball, and believe me, I have every right to. Have you seen these bloody shoes that my mom forced me to wear because it complements my dress? Like I even care!

I searched the crowd in hopes that I would find my Mother and beg her to death but alas, I didn't found that mother of mine. All I saw is pink, pink, and a little bit of pink. Honestly! Are these people color blind! What a horrible color! But what I do find is a comfortable chair behind some curtains. A perfect place where I could isolate my self.

I began my journey toward the chair. Hah its kinda funny that I would call my merely three meter walk a journey. I know, I'm cool like that.

But what I didn't expect though is that the place was already occupied by a boy with jet black messy hair who's about the same height as I am.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't knew his place was taken. You see, I don't like dances and I though that this place would be a pretty good hiding spot so I thought I'll come by. Err…I'll just go now. I'm really sorry" I hurriedly said. I know, I practically suffered verbal diarrhea in front of the boy. Smooth move Arthei, smooth move.

The boy just stared at me amusedly, he must've thought I'm a nutter.

"No, no, it's okay, you could stay here if you like. Besides, I'm getting kinda bored, I'm not comfortable with balls either. Would you like to give me company?"

"Sure. I'm Arthei Wood" I extended my arm to the boy infront of me. Upon realizing my stupidity, I mentally slapped my self. Seriously Arthei? A Handshake? What are you, 30?For Merlin's sake you're just 10!

"James Potter" James said giving me a Im-Awesome-And-I-Know-It grin while shaking my hand. I glared at him instead.

I shook my head at him, sat on the chair and took my bloody shoes off. Oh what a relief! Then I remembered that my companion still needs to be lectured. "You know what James Potter. Being a Potter doesn't make you special. You need to make a name of your own. You should be known as James, not Potter. Do you get my point?" I asked upon seeing his confused expression, which turned into a genuine smile. I swear, this boy couldn't get any weirder.

"I really like you" says James. Okay, forget what I said about how James couldn't get any weirder. I mean, what kind of boy would say that he likes you after you've practically called him arrogant?

"Pardon?" I said. What? I wanted to make sure if I need to send him to St. Mungo's.

"I said I really like you. I never had someone stood from me before. Everyone kissed the ground I walk into, that's why I don't have real friends aside from my cousins; Fred and Louis." I noticed that his eyes lost some of its twinkle. I suddenly fell sad for this boy, he just wanted to belong, he never wanted to be treated differently.

"Well…err…I…uhm…" I stammered. I know, I'm a living example of a composed person. Merlin, this is starting to be embarrassing. I could feel my neck burning. How dare you betray me neck! How dare you!

The git just chuckeled. Okay, relax Arthei, you don't want to get into trouble again do you? Just glare at him and hope that he'll soon turn into ashes. And glare I did.

"What are you laughing at?" I hissed.

"Oh, nothing, it's just that your neck could've made my Nana Weasley proud. Oh by the way, do you play quidditch? I do, I play seeker. I bet you don't play, considering you're a girl" He said sending me one of his smirks. This just make my blood boil harder.

"Are you not listening to me earlier? I'm Arthei Wood meaning I know how to ride a broom before I even learn how to walk. And I also play seeker. I bet I can catch the snitch under your bloody nose" I smirked at him. Nobody tells they're better that Arthei in quidditch and not regret it later.

"Wanna bet?"

"Sure"

"Okay, just floo into the Burrow, lets say…11:00 am. Sounds good? The first one to catch the snitch wins." Confidence radiates through his body as he said this. As if he's 100% sure that he'll beat me.

He extended his hand I shake it to make the deal official. Oh you're so gonna regret it when I'm done with you. "Deal"

Yaaaay! First chapter is done! Please review/favorite/follow. Thank you so much!

- Shadow