CHAPTER II : Jealousy

At the Gryffindor Common Room

"So, Piper, what's up with you and Leo?" Phoebe asked curiously, living through her sister's very romantic life.

"Nothing! We're really good friends. And it's just that." Piper replied, getting shy to the highest point. She's so embarrassed because her sister actually saw her hold Leo's hand.

"Oh really? Try explaining lunch." Added Paige, which practically joined Piper's pile of misery.

"Guys, please. There's nothing between us. Just really, really good friends. I PROMISE!" Piper cried out. She was so fortunate to have Leo outside. I mean if he heard her, she'd get totally embarrassed.

"Fine, but just for now, I'm gonna stop bugging you, but when something happens, trust me, I'll be the first one to know!" Phoebe automatically said. Her life was such a bore. No love, nothing, nada, ditto, zilch.

At the hall…

"Now, tell me, what's with the holding hands thing huh?" James asked Leo. James knew that Leo liked Piper, and it was so obvious. Just because Leo gets all so weird everytime she's around, it get's conspicuous.

"Uhm, that was just because I wouldn't move. Nothing much. I just consider her my friend." Leo said.

"Yeah right. I'm letting you go this time, but I promise you never next time." James said as they both headed to the Gryffindor Boy's Dorm.

Back to Piper..

Gahh What is this weird knot in me? I don't get it. If I do like Leo, why do I get second thoughts? Geesh I wish it weren't this hard. Everytime I'm with him, I get so dumb and trust me, I never want to be around him. I just, I don't know any more. Well, that's it for today. I have gotta take a rest now, it's 1 : 45 a.m. already.

Next day..

The young Halliwells arose from their beds heading straight to breakfast. Professor Dumbledore had a grand announcement. It was about the visitors for the magical triathlon. Paige got all so jumpy to hear that there will be an all boys school coming. Phoebe in this hand is so psyched to hear that there will be lot's of guys coming. Durmstrang and the Beaux batons are the schools who will be competing. Paige and Phoebe are so happy to hear that the hottest guy in Durmstrang, Viktor Krum was coming. Piper on the other hand kept silent, locking her eyes on Leo.

"Hey, honey, what's wrong?" Phoebe asked her sister curiously.

"Nothing much Pheebs. Just thinking about something." Piper replied.

"About Leo?" asked Phoebe.

"NO!" Piper retorted.

"Then what is it about?" Paige asked. She just joined the little chit chat right after adoring the picture Marge showed her of the Durmstrang hottie, Viktor.

"I can't tell. I'm sworn to secrecy. I'm really sorry." Piper answered. She was thinking about Leo.

What is so wrong with me? I mean, why can't I just talk to Leo. He is still a person, isn't he? Yeah, I have a crush on him, but what does he care? He doesn't even know.

"Piper!" Leo screamed from his table. He ran towards her, and Piper thought:

Here he goes, here he goes. Wish me luck!

"Hey!" Piper said. I feel like such a weirdo. What's "Hey" for? Piper said to herself.

"Hi! So I was thinking, do you want to, you know, hang out some time?" Leo asked, blushing to the max. It was as if his cheeks were painted red.

"Y..y..e..ah.." Piper stammered. Wow! I can't believe my luck! A date?Piper thought.

"Great. I'll see you tomorrow! At the great hall!" Leo said practically skipping back to his table with James.

"PHEEBS! Did you just see what he did? What he asked? What he said? What he-"

"Piper, calm down. I did, and lucky YOU! You got the hottest guy in Hogwarts!" Phoebe and Paige squealed in unison.

"I know, I know, I know!" Piper said back. She was super excited to go out with Leo!

"WOW! Look at the really cool boat coming out from the sea!" Marge exclaimed, staring at the clear glass, together with a crowd of kids.

"And look, flying horses!" Peter screamed, and everyone followed. All of them except Piper. She was too busy reading the Total Guide For Teens by Melissa Anne Herrera, the book she bought before heading to Platform 9 ¾. As Professor Dumbledore screamed for everyone to take their seats, it all became so silent, and really, really, scary.

"Now, let us give the BEAUXBATONS and their headmistress, a very round applause." Professor Dumbledore said, announcing each school competing at the Magical Triathlon. Leo was staring at this beautiful blonde girl leading the group to the first table in front of him. He was blushing when he saw the girl stare back at her. Piper was so, so, so jealous.

"Did you see that Pheebs? Leo was staring at this Fleur Delacour girl! And he just asked me out!" Piper said angrily. Fleur was the champion who would battle the volunteers of Hogwarts during the Magical Triathlon.

"I know. It's worse than getting stood up!" Phoebe replied. It looked pretty unfair for Piper. Leo asked Piper out. And Leo is checking out another girl!

"I swear to God, that I am never talking to that jerk again!" Piper stood up and left the great hall, without waiting for the Durmstrang's entrance.

I hate him! He asks me out, and the checks another girl out? What kind of boy is he? I hate him! I hate him! Yeah, I still like him, but I can't believe he'd actually do that.