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Chapter 25

I threw in my last pair of socks in my suitcase. It has been almost a week since my attack and now things were finally back the way it seems. Sort of. There was questions that I needed answered still but I think that could wait. Right?

I can't believe that it's my last full day here in London. My flight was around 11:30 the next morning so it would be almost nighttime by the time I landed back home. I was spending the last day with my cousins and Cedric wanted me to meet his parents formally rather than the way it happened that rainy day.

I heard a knock on the door as I zipped up my suitcase.

"Hey, almost done with the packing?" Dylan asked.

"Yeah, I already went to the post office to mail some souvenirs back home" I said as I sat on the bed. "I can't believe I'm going home tomorrow"

"I know but hey think about it, me and Paige are moving back home once this is settled. But she doesn't know it yet" he said.

"True, true" I said.

"Anyways, I wanted to ask you something that has been bugging me a bit for awhile" he said.

"Sure anything" I said looking at him skeptically.

"Now you know that I don't mean to snoop in on your stuff or anything. But I can across this while I was in here." he said pulling something out of his back pocket. My eyes widen as to what he had in his hand.

"Care to explain why you have this?" he asked, with my wand in my hand.

Great what was I suppose to tell my cousin? Well it turns out a year ago I'm a wizard? Yeah, that would go over really well. I already had enough of this crazy adventure and I don't need my family to think I'm a freak. Just yet.

"I bought it at a little stand awhile back" I lied. I just wasn't ready to tell them yet.

"Oh, well when I saw this I thought 'why my cousin have this for?' you know what I mean?" he asked.

"Yeah, I just thought why not for myself. Just a little reminder of London really" I replied.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it here" he said.

"Me too" I said with a smile.

"Nikki, have you seen Dylan? We were suppose to go put the payment for the flowers?" Paige asked from the living room.

Dylan looked at me with pleading eyes. He really didn't want to go, why I was unsure myself.

"He's in here" I called out.

"Gees, thanks for the rat out" he pouted. God he's only like 24 and he pouts like a little kid.

"Oh grow up, you have a wedding to plan and I need to finish up packing so shoo" I said, shoving him out the door and closing it. I sighed and walked over towards my suitcase.

"Can I ask you something?" Cedric asked me as we were sitting out in the backyard at his house.

"Anything" I replied getting warmer in my sweatshirt, trying to get the cool air away from me.

"Do you ever picture your future?" he asked.

"What do you mean?" I asked warily.

"Like how do you picture your future Nikki, you know, where do you see yourself?" he clarified.

"Yeah, I see how it'll plan out hopefully, my career and I see myself married someday, why do you ask? I said.

"No reason, I mean, I've just wondered" he replied a bit quickly.

"Oh cause if you got something planned or what not, I rather not know until it actually happens" I said.

"Really now?" he asked.

I nodded as he wrapped his arms around me. We sat in perfect content, just being with each other is good enough.

"You're parents seemed nice" I said, breaking the silence.

"They love you, you know" he said.

"Yeah, your mom seems to love me like her own daughter. Ugh, I can't believe I'm leaving London tomorrow" I said.

"I wish you could stay here longer" Cedric said sadly.

"Me too, but you are still coming to the airport tomorrow right?" I asked.

"Yeah, I'll be there" he replied.

I didn't say anything after that. Tonight I spent my last day with Cedric and his family, the day I spent with my cousins helping out flowers for their wedding and I'm sad to leave London tomorrow.

"Got everything? Your ticket, cell phone and passport?" Paige asked me while the four of us, me, her, Dylan and Cedric were at Heathrow airport at 11:10 that morning.

"Yes I got everything, thanks for letting me stay with you guys" I said.

"No problem, thanks for coming here in London, I'm glad we worked things out" she said as we hugged.

"Me next" Dylan said.

"Oh please don't be selfish" I joked at him as I hugged him. I know that I was going to see him this Christmas when he and Paige move back home his year. I know that she'll be excited about that.

"Attention passengers, flight 1744 from London to Buffalo New York will begin boarding at this time. Make sure you have your tickets. Again, flight 1744 from London to Buffalo is beginning to board at this time."

"That's me" I said as I felt tears coming to my eyes. I looked at Cedric who was standing next to my cousin, stepped forward and enveloped me in a hug.

"I love you" I croaked out as a few tears fell down my face.

"I love you too, I'm going to miss you" he said softly.

We stayed like that for a few minutes as I looked over and saw that Dylan and Paige looked like they were going to cry to.

I kissed Cedric on the lips and pressed my forehead against his.

"Don't forget to call when you land okay?" he asked.

"I promise" I said grabbing my ticket and passport out of my bag.

"Bye guys I'll call as soon as I land" I said waving to them.

They said their goodbyes as they looked like they were going to cry. I made my way towards the ticket booth and gave in my ticket as I looked backed and waved when I made my way down to the plane.

CPOV

I stood there as I saw her disappeared into the air terminal. I wanted her back here. I know it may sound selfish but I know she has to finish school back in the states.

I was glad that I talked with her about her future. I had a sneaky suspicion that she wanted to be married and as soon as time will tell, I'll propose to her.

"You love my cousin don't you?" I heard a voice from behind and I turn to see that Dylan was there.

"Where's Paige?" I asked.

"Heading back to the car" he replied.

"Oh, well in that the case, yes I do love her" I said.

"I had a feeling. Come on let's talk for awhile" Dylan said. I slowly made my way towards him and we made our way back to the airport entrance.

We talked mostly about Nikki and how much she meant to both of us. Mainly Dylan since their family. She moved in with him and his young sister, Becky after her parents died in a car accident while she was only 16 years old. The accident pretty much damaged her since she was at a friend's house the night they died. I could never imagine going through something like that.

We got to the entrance in no time.

"Cedric, I just want to let you know about something. Nikki is special, and I know you two had a few rough patches every relationship does, but don't hurt her anymore. If you do, I have no problem killing you" he said. I knew he meant it.

"Dylan, I promise that I would never hurt Nikki ever again" I said.

"Good, come on, Paige is waiting for us" he said, leading back to the car.

NPOV-7 hours later

Finally I was home. I couldn't believe it. I stretched my body out after the plane landed. I grabbed my messenger bag and got up and left the plane. I got to baggage claim and sent a text to Dylan, letting him know I landed safe.

"Nikki, you're home!" I heard Becky's voice as she ran towards me, knocking me down.

"Becky, so good to see you but I'm still a bit out of it" I said as she squeezed me.

"Sorry, come on let me help you up, so how was London?" she asked as I grabbed my suitcase.

I smiled and I went on to tell her about my crazy adventure in London.

A/n: Note that this is NOT the last chapter. I have the next one planned out perfectly…almost.

The mystery of who gave Nikki the wand will be revealed the next chapter. I meant to include it in this chapter sorry I forgot. I can't believe this story is coming to an end!

Now, in the meantime, while you guys patiently wait for the next chapter, I want to recommend a story for you guys. The story is called Fate Can't Define Me by Lost in His Golden Eyes. She helped me recommend this story and its prequel Trapped in Hogwarts before in her story. It has a very good plot, which is hard to describe and I don't want to reveal any spoilers and what not from her story so go check that out!

Here's a sneak peak for the next chapter:

I missed him everyday. The last time I saw him was this past summer, after my cousin's wedding he came for a visit.

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I couldn't believe what he was doing next as I stood outside in the freezing cold as he got down on one knee.

There you have it. Need I say more? I better not cause that means I'm going to give it away and I don't want to do that!

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Signing out for now,

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