Author's Note: Still from the mind of Kierra. A few sweet moments and the beginning of a possible relationship? Read and review!
Kierra's POV
I went back over my memories of the four of days after the accident. They were torturous. Both Korra and I walked dazedly to our classes, too worried to even pay attention. The professors took it easy on us, avoiding asking us questions. We went back to the infirmary every day to visit Klara, who was still in her coma and seemed far from improvement. Sometimes, I would visit her alone; and after checking to make sure that Amenda was asleep, I would sit on the edge of Klara's bed. I would stare at her for a long while, sometimes telling her about the day, what she was missing in class, the newest drama, and how I was feeling. I told her how much I loved her, how she really needed to wake up, and how me and Korra needed her to come back to us. I would work myself into tears, until Amenda woke up or until Madame Pomfrey came to check on Klara. Then I would leave.
Madame Pomfrey had moved Amenda to the far side of the room and she had heavy protective spells around her, for fear I would sneak in and kill her in her sleep. I had laughed at that; she wouldn't be safe when she left the hospital wing. I had begun to plan my revenge. But I never got my chance; Klara woke up from the coma four days later. And that was when things got weird.
I was sitting in a deserted corridor of the dungeons. None of the other students really came this way, as the class rooms were no longer in use. I had taken to coming here to get away from everyone else after visiting Klara. It always shook me up, seeing her lying in the bed unconscious; and I needed a place to cry away from prying eyes. I couldn't let them see it bothered me; I don't need pity.
So I came here, and sat on the disgusting corridor floor; and I cried. I cried until I couldn't breathe. Then I would get up, and go to the washrooms and freshen up. Then I would continue on with my day. Go to class, eat dinner, sleep. I know it scared Korra, the way that I just disappeared, but I needed this time to myself. And that is exactly where I was when someone finally found me.
"Kierra? Is that you?" A voiced asked in complete disbelief. "Why are you on the floor? Are you, are you crying?"
I looked up to see Malfoy standing over me, confusion all over his face. "Go away!" I yelled, covering my face. "Don't look at me!"
"It's okay." He told me, though it sounded more like a question. "Come on, I've got good news. I-" He started.
"I don't care, leave me alone." I said, getting up to leave. He grabbed my arm, and I couldn't shake him off.
"I think you'll care what I have to say. You know, this is really weird." He said.
"What is?" I snapped, turning to look him full in the face.
"I've never seen you show emotion." He stated with a smirk, chuckling lightly.
"Well, I could say the same for you, you stupid git." I spat, finally pulling my arm free.
"True, true. I still have something to tell you." He said, grabbing my arm again to keep me from stalking off.
"What, Malfoy." I asked, defeated.
"Klara is awake. They say she'll be fine. Korra has been looking for you; but I knew you'd be here." He stated simply. I shrieked; and before I could stop myself, I pulled him into a hug. He froze up for a second, before he hugged me back. I laughed a bit at his awkwardness.
"Come on!" I yelled, grabbing his arm and pulling him down the corridor.
"Korra just wanted me to find you, I don't know if I should actually be there." He protested, and I scoffed at him. "You guys are probably going to cry, and hug; and I don't think I'm going want to be there" he rambled on.
"Malfoy, we've known you since we were in diapers. And quite honestly, I think it'll be funny to see you squirm." I said, chuckling darkly.
We made our way into the main hallway, turning and jumping on the stairway that began to move in the direction of the hospital wing. We got a lot of weird looks, what with me practically dragging him along.
"Have you seen her yet? Did Madame Pomfrey give her the healing potions?" I asked breathlessly.
"No, I haven't. And I don't know, Korra just said she couldn't find you and practically threatened me, Crabbe, and Goyle to help her." He answered.
"Oi, Malfoy. You found her?" Either Crabbe or Goyle called as we turned a corner.
"No, I didn't." He answered sarcastically, gesturing towards myself as I pulled him down the corridor. "Idiots." He muttered under his breath as they started to follow.
We turned another corner and smashed into Korra, who fell flat on her arse.
"Hey! Watch it!" She yelled before looking up at me. "Oh, Kierra! There you are, come on we have to go. Klara is aw-" She started, jumping up and grabbing my arm.
"I know! Let's go!" I said, starting down the hallway again with her.
"Um, Kierra. Why are you dragging Malfoy along? And why are Crabbe and Goyle following?" She questioned, looking between everyone.
"I honestly have no idea. But she won't let go of me." Malfoy said, exasperated.
"Okay…"Korra said confused. I just simply shrugged; he was a friend so why not.
We reached the infirmary and I pushed Korra out of the way, and flung the doors open like I had done the first time I came here. Madame Pomfrey emerged from her office, looking harassed.
"Ms. Carrow, how many times must I tell you? Control yourself!" She scolded.
I ignored her and turned towards Klara's bed, and gasped in surprise. There was Klara, sitting up in her bed. She looked better, even though she was still heavily bandaged up. The weird part about it was that Amenda was sitting on the edge of her bed, and they were both laughing hysterically. My blood started to boil as I looked between them.
"What are you doing here?" I hissed, pointing at Amenda.
"Kierra..." Malfoy started, putting a hand on my shoulder that I slapped away.
"Ki, it was just an accident. It wasn't Amenda's fault. Neither of us were paying any attention to the cauldron. It could have happened to anyone. Really. I wasn't her fault." Klara said soothingly, gesturing for us to come towards her.
She pulled me into a hug, which I gladly returned. A small tear rolled down my face; and I tried to hide it in her hair. When I looked up over her shoulder, I saw Amenda looking at us happily. She caught me looking at her and smiled ever so slightly. I only scowled. Klara released me and moved to hug Korra, who was also scowling at Amenda.
I turned to look at the boys, standing awkwardly off to the side. I chuckled to myself, walking over to them.
"I guess you guys can go." I told them; and Crabbe and Goyle immediately started to make their way to the door. "Thank you." I whispered to Malfoy. He nodded and I pulled him into another quick hug before turning back to Klara and Korra. He made his way out of the infirmary, the doors closing behind him.
"Yeah, it was the weirdest thing. We were working on our potion and we got to the point where we just had to let it simmer… and then I don't know what happened. I suppose it's because of the potion, forgetfulness and everything" Amenda was explaining to Korra, who still didn't look very happy at her presence.
"But no harm done, I suppose. I'm okay now, just a tad sore." Klara said, wincing at a slight pain in her side.
"No harm done?" I started, my voice rising considerably. "How can you say that? You were in a coma! You nearly died! Do you know how I felt? How Korra felt? And then you're just going to forgive her!"
"I know, it must have been hard. Don't think I don't understand." She started, completely unfazed by my outburst. "And yes, I will forgive her, and you should too. It wasn't her fault. Really. We're both to blame when you think about it."
"I'm really sorry about everything, Kierra. I know how much it broke you up. You came in practically every day to check on Klara. I know how much it must have hurt you. Please, forgive me?" Amenda pleaded.
I looked between her and Klara, before turning to look at Korra. She nodded her head slowly, and I sighed and did the same.
"Okay, I suppose I can try. For Klara." I said, looking at my sister, lying in bed. She smiled at me, and I turned reluctantly to smile at Amenda.
From that day on, the four of us steadily became closer until we were practically inseparable.
"You are dismissed." Professor Snape drawled from the front of the class, ending my little daydream. I looked around to see everyone backing up their books; and I did the same. Korra and I waited for Klara and Amenda to catch up to us before we made our way to our next classes. In the main hallway, Korra turned towards the main doors to go to Care of Magical Creatures; and Klara and Amenda both turned to go to Ancient Runes. I continued down the corridor towards the Divination tower, pushing first years out of my way as I went. That always lightened my mood.
