Just Like Old Times

author's note : might be wondering about the title. i know. i couldn't come up with a better one. well, who discriminates my writing, huh? well! i don't have any fans.

disclaimer : i do not own harry potter. yet, some characters whom you may not recognize? that's mine!

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chapter three
Third Year - Jealous, Much?

James felt himself fire up. And no, he's not sick.

Angry, is more like it! How could she? How could she do that? Who does she think she is?! Sure she might have does dreamy eyes, that ruby lips, the beautiful hair, and that smokin' -- ohh! Cut it out!

James S. Potter walked through the hallways of Hogwarts, whacking his head once or twice. Today, was a special day for him.

Why? Because it was the 37th time he got rejected by Natalie Wood. And it's only the the second semester! Did she hate him that much?

Well, she shouldn't! I'm cute, kind, athletic, and I also have my signature Potter look! James thought desperately, ignoring a couple of fangirls who were squealing at his sight.

As he arrived at the portrait of the Fat Lady, he stopped and looked. " Balderbud? " he asked, unsure if it was the correct answer.

The Fat Lady sighed and opened the portrait, leading him into the beautiful Gryffindor common room. He expected his friends, Dustin and Thomas, instead the girl of his dreams.

Natalie Wood.

Crap..! James thought as she looked up from her book.

" James? Are you here to ask me out again? " she asked with an exasperated sigh. Natalie closed her book and looked at him.

James felt himself nearly melt to the spot. She's talking to him. And not shouting. Walking towards her, he took a seat a couple of inches away from her.

" Nope. I'm not here to ask you out. Just here, to...chill. " he explained, trying to hide the fact that he's actually stuttering.

Natalie laughed. " You know, you're a nice guy. But you just act soo.." she paused, trying to think of the perfect word, " arrogant. I mean, no offense! "

James looked at her features, trying to see if she's serious or not. And she was.

" Well, thanks...Nat. " he smiled, and not smirked. Natalie giggled. " What? " James asked.

" Well, your the first one to ever call me Nat. Well, exclude my dad. " she shrugged. James smiled over at her.

Natalie opened her book once more. " You know what, Nat. You're a pretty breath-taking girl. " and with that...James got what he thought he'd never get.

Natalie kissed him on his right cheek and rushed towards the girls' dormitory.

After Natalie's little kiss, James couldn't stop smiling. And it was creeping Dustin and Thomas out.

" Dude, what are you smiling about?! " Dustin asked, inching away from his friend. He wasn't used to James being this way.

" Well boys, I just know one thing! " James declared, stretching his muscles.

The two boys looked at each other, and then at James, " What? "

He laughed and shook his head. " She wants me. She wants me bad! " He pointed at Natalie, who was talking to a Ravenclaw boy.

Thomas shook his head and pointed " Looks like he's flirting with your girl, mate! " he adviced as James shifted his head to look at the scene. And as Thomas said, a boy was flirting with his possible wife! James felt himself boil in anger.

Who is that freak? What does he think he's doing?

Dustin made a face, indicating that the boy means trouble for James. " Hey, Jamie! That's the captain of the Ravenclaw team! Justin Boulden, mum's a veela and his dad's was in Durmstrang! "

James's face was nearly the same color as his mothers hair. How dare a Ravenclaw mess with his Natalie!? Justin Boulden does not know Natalie Wood entirely! James would know. He took the whole summer trying to figure out what her favorite color was. And finally he figured it out. After endlessly owling Roxanne, and begging her to tell him about Natalie Wood completely...she fell for it.

Natalie's favorite color was periwinkle. Explains why everytime she wears a clip, it's that color. She completely falls for deers and enjoys Christmas time. Natalie has no particular favorite Quidditch team, but strongly supports her father's Quidditch team, Puddlemere United. She absolutely hates losing, yet does not take it personally. Natalie is passionate for dancing and also singing.

Marching up to Natalie and the slimy git, he decided to plaster a fake smirk on his face. Yet as he marched closer, he could see irritation dancing in Natalie's earthy green eyes.

" My dad knew Viktor Krum, you know? The one in the quidditch team for Bulgaria! " Justin gloated, as Natalie mearly smiled and nodded. Justin Boulden might be a pretty boy, yet he seems to be a gloater.

" My mum, you know her? She went to Beauxbaton Academy. She was here for the Triwizard Tournament. Helped Fleur - Oh, hey Potter! " Justin seemed to stopped at the sight of James Potter. And Natalie looked as if she had just been saved from the giant squid.

Natalie straightened up, and gave James a ' follow-my-lead ' look. He merely nodded, having no clue of what's happening.

" Oh! Hey Jamesie! " she squealed, standing up and wrapping her arms around James's neck, giving him an Eskimo kiss. James was too overly shocked. He stood frozen to his spot, while Justin's mouth formed an 'o'.

" Y-y-y-you..a-a-a-and...h-h-him? You two are going out?! " Justin spluttered, flabbergasted. He could not believe it! But those two were the most dangerous enemies!

James was in a dazed. Natalie gave him an Eskimo kiss! He merely nodded, as if his wildest dreams had just came true.

Justin's nostrils flared up, as he walked away and nearly pushed a poor first year.

Natalie's arm went back to her sides, as James snapped back to reality. " W-w-what happened? "

James seemed clueless. Yet, he recovered himself quickly. " Sorry. But he was seriously annoying! " Natalie sighed, looking exhausted.

Thomas and Dustin's mouths were wide open, eyes wide as dinner plates. What just happened?!

" No offense, but that was just for him to go away! " Natalie explained, waving her hands infront of her.

She gathered her parchments and quills, stuffed them in her bag and walked away. But not before shaking James's hand.

" See 'ya! "

James watched her walk away. Remenising what just happened, he smiled. Truly smiled.

" Natalie Candance Jane Wood...You truly drive me mad. " he said loudly to no one in particular. He turned and walked away...and everyone who had super hearing could've hear him whisper...

" Madly in love. "

LOL.

ROFL

Quite fun doing these. A little cute-sy romantic third years.

Who wants me to skip fourth and fifth year? You know. To get in the jucy

fluffy, and lovely parts.

Hope you'll love the fiction.

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love,

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