Chapter Fourteen

"But we can't leave you alone here, Angel," Katie protested.

"Katie, just go. I'll be fine, and I'll meet you in the Great Hall," Angelina said, cleaning up the mess her partner, Fred Weasley had done.

"Are you sure?" Alicia asked, worriedly. "You don't need any help?"

"Katie! Alicia! You girls are acting like someone is going to kidnap me any moment. I'm fine. Trust me," Angelina said, convincingly.

"Alright, if you say so..." Katie said, uncertainly.

"Oh! I forgot something in Divination! I'll see you later, Kates!" Alicia called, already running down the corridor.

"I'll see you in the Great Hall then, Leesh!" Katie called to Alicia since she was already almost near the corner.

Alicia nodded, and waved and ran out of sight.

Katie heaved up her shoulder bag, and walked down the twirling stairs.

"Hey Bell. Mind if I carry your bag for you?" Marcus called, from upstairs.

Katie looked up, and saw Marcus casually running down the stairs. Before she knew it he was next to her.

"Uh... thank you," Katie said, as Marcus carried Katie's bag.

"So what are you doing here? I thought you had left already," Marcus said.

"Oh, I was waiting for Angelina with Alicia. But Angelina says that she'll come later, and Alicia went to find something."

"So did you and the girls choose partners yet? You know, for the Midnight Alps."

"We haven't decided yet. Turns out the people we wanted already paired up with someone. How about you?"

"We're still deciding. The gir- people we want are just getting to know us, so we'll take it step by step," Marcus said, quickly.

"Oh..." Katie said, quietly. She didn't know why, but she felt disappointed that Marcus and the boys were panning to room with someone else.

"Anyways... you like peace too at night?" Marcus asked, remembering their conversation yesterday night.

"Yeah. The night is when everything is calm and quiet, and I can finally relax, and just listen to nature. You might think I'm crazy, but I feel like that night is one of my best friends. I know it's crazy-" Katie was interrupted by Marcus.

"No, I don't think you're crazy. You're actually the first person who has understood how I feel about the night. Not even my best mates, understand how I feel at night."

"Really? Wow, that's really special for me to know that Marcus Flint, of all people, understand me, and I understand him," Katie said, astonished.

Marcus couldn't tell if it was an insult or a compliment, so he held a blank expression on his face.

"Oh no, not as an insult. As a compliment. Sorry for the offense," Katie said, quickly as she noticed Marcus' blank face.

"No offense taken," Marcus said, warmly smiling at her.

Katie was caught off of guard as she saw him smile warmly. She couldn't help but think he was handsome when he smiled. His teeth were no longer stuck out like they were in first year and second year. They were perfectly straight.

Katie didn't know what else to do, but smile back warmly.

Marcus couldn't believe the girl he had a crush on since forever had actually smiled at him instead of make a disgusted face at him.

He didn't know what to say except, "Bell, really why did you buy those strapless bras? I'm not being mean, but I'm just curious," Marcus said, civilly as possible, but a little smugly.

Katie stared Marcus straight in the eyes and she could feel a warm feeling spread in her cheeks. She instantly knew she was blushing.

"Did you have to bring that up?" Katie asked, playfully rolling her eyes.

"Yes," Marcus said, now smirking.

"Well... I don't know if I should tell you, but let's just leave it as a necessary item for a certain event," Katie said.

"I see..." Marcus said, nodding.

"What do you see?" Katie asked, teasingly. Yes, teasingly. She was even surprised she was playing around with Marcus Flint!

"I see you," Marcus said, smugly. "Wearing a-"

"I don't even want to know what I am wearing in your little dream," Katie said, interrupting Marcus.

"I guess you wouldn't want to know anyways."

"Exactly."

For a moment, they were both silent. A comfortable silent. Not the awkward silences that would make you feel all weird and a ringing going through the ears. It was a comfortable silence that had a sense of friendliness in it.

Marcus looked at Katie. Her dark brown hair was flowing, like a goddess. It was smooth and ran down just a little down her shoulders. Her face looked like it was glowing, and her eyes were like sweet honey. Her lips was a light reddish-pinkish color, that made Marcus want to kiss her. She was definitely a goddess. Even the Aphrodite, the Greek love goddess would feel ashamed just standing next to Katie. That was how beautiful Katie was.

Katie noticed Marcus staring at her after a moment.

"What?" Katie asked, confused at why Marcus was staring at her.

"What? Oh nothing. I was just thinking," Marcus said, shaking away from his trance.

"Right," Katie said, smiling.

After a while, Katie was staring at Marcus. His hair was gelled forward, and she wanted to tangle her hands through them. She looked into his deep chocolate brown eyes, and realized her and Marcus' eyes were locked together. Katie shook out of her thoughts, and was confused at how she was acting.

I think it's because we're just becoming friends Katie thought shaking the thoughts of Marcus away.

"We're here," Marcus said, as they reached the Great Hall.

Author's Note: Did you like this part about Marcus and Katie? Please review guys! Love you guys! :)