They went upstairs and changed into their swimsuits. When Katie came out of her room and Sean saw her he was shocked. When had she grown up he thought? The last time I looked she was a little girl. While he was thinking this over he had a very strange look on his face. He looked sort of startled and troubled.
When Katie saw Sean looking this way she was afraid that something was wrong. It there a problem she asked? Sean shook his head and looked into Katie's eyes. No, I was just thinking about something said Sean. What were you thinking about that put such a look on your face she asked? Well I was just thinking about how much you have grown up in the last year. It seems like just yesterday that you were a little girl running around here hugging everyone and being Huggy Monster. Sean that was over six years ago commented Katie smiling. I miss those days she sighed. You do why asked Sean? Well things were so much easier. I was able to just act on what I was feeling without having to think about what others would think.
I can understand that said Sean reaching out to embrace Katie. Now I have to be a grown up he said smiling. I have to get up every morning and go to work. Yes said Katie but you have such freedom. Not as much as you may think. I now have responsibilities. Please sweetie don't try to grow up too fast. Being a teenager is not so bad. You are still a teenager Sean she said slyly. Yes I know but you know what I mean. I know what you mean I just like to tease.
Tease I will tease you said Sean tickling Katie. After a good tickle fight they made their way outside to the pool area.
I thought you two had forgotten about me said Mrs. Sullivan. How could we forget you said Sean kissing his mother on the cheek? What were you two doing she asked? Sean was torturing me said Katie smiling. Sean just looked at Katie. Katie started a tickle fight that she couldn't win said Sean laughing. I had to show her who was boss. So that means you lost the fight said Mrs. Sullivan. Yes she is relentless. Katie just smiled at hearing this. You forget I have an older brother. I learned it from the best she said proudly.
Soon after Sean and Katie made their way out to the patio near the pool Twinkle arrived with a tray of sandwiches, fresh fruit and drinks for all of them. Oh Twinkle this looks wonderful said Katie. Thank you so much. Twinkle just blushed at Katie's comment. You do know that you spoil her. I think she would leave us if you asked her to come work for you said Mrs. Sullivan.
Katie laughed at this. No she wouldn't she loves you all. That may be true, but she is crazy about you. She misses you when you are at school said Mrs. Sullivan. She misses Sean too said Katie. Yes she does but when I mentioned that you would be coming at Christmas she was so happy. She raced up and made sure that your room was clean and that your bed was changed. I am sure she did but she probably made sure Sean's room was clean and his bed was changed. She told me once that she feels as if Sean is her child too.
Did she really say that asked Mrs. Sullivan? Yes she did a couple of years ago. I never thought she felt that way. That is really very touching she has been with us since before Sean was born. Twinkle used to sit and watch him when he was sleeping in his crib. She seemed as if she was amazed by him. I found her once sitting in the crib with Sean just playing with his toes. There he was laying there giggling as Twinkle tickled his toes. Katie started to laugh hearing this as she could just imagine a baby Sean giggling. You must have been so cute when you were a baby said Katie. Sean was a little embarrassed. He was a very cute baby, he laughed all the time. Sean used to like to watch things float over his crib. He would follow the items that floated over him said Mrs. Sullivan.
After lunch Katie and Sean jumped into the pool and swam around but mostly played around in the pool for a couple of hours. After the swim they sat and talked for a while.
Mom did you know a girl named Siobhan asked Katie? Yes didn't she go to school with Sean? Well we met her in London yesterday. She is working at a clothing store near the Leaky Cauldron. We went there to buy me some jeans. She is a really nice and told me that when they were in school and when ever she saw him after he left for Hogwarts all he talked about was me. She said that did she asked Mrs. Sullivan? Yes, she told me that she wanted to hate me. Why was that asked Sean? Oh Sean sighed Katie. She liked you. Well yes we are friends responded Sean. No Sean I mean she liked liked you. Sean looked confused. Sean she had a crush on you and all you could talk about was me. I am glad that I didn't meet her when I was little she may have decided to bump me off. They all started to laugh after hearing that.
Sean did you really not notice that she liked you asked Katie? I guess I wasn't really looking as I was only ten years old while we were in school together. Afterwards I had to make sure she didn't find out about me. As you know we are not supposed to let muggles know about our world. I know said Katie that is how I got into trouble with Sara. I was so happy that she was a witch so that I could talk about you and magic in general. Unfortunately she was not someone I could trust. She turned out to be the worst person I could have tried to be friends with. Although after I have thought about it I did decide she was so desperate to have friends that she turned on me. By that point it had been almost decided that we would be coming to England so that I could go to Hogwarts. So I guess she felt that it was her only option said Katie.
I don't think I could be as charitable said Sean angrily. What she did and what those girls did is not something I could forgive. You could have been really hurt by that boy. I know it scared you and hurt you very much. That is true said Katie but if I don't forgive them it will only hurt me.
The three of them talked for a while longer about what Sean was learning at work and what Katie was expecting for the upcoming school year. Soon it was time for dinner. Twinkle come out to tell them that dinner was ready and that they should come in and eat.
After dinner Sean and Katie headed home as Sean had to go to work the following morning. When they arrived home they decided to watch a movie before heading to bed. How about this said Katie. We will get changed into our pj's and we can cuddle on the couch. Alright said Sean as he went to his room to get changed.
When they met again in the living room Katie was sitting on the couch with her legs crossed.
Sean I don't mean to harp on this but did you really not notice other girls asked Katie? I really didn't notice other girls for many years. I have to admit I did notice some girls over the years but I loved you. I know you told me that if I wanted to date other girls that it would be ok while you were still at home in Canada but I also knew that if I had it would have devastated you. I just couldn't hurt you like that. I notice the girls but they didn't have enough to make me give up what I had at the time. I would look at the girl and decide is she worth hurting Katie and I would always say to myself no she is not worth that. Katie looked up at Sean with tears in her eyes. Sean saw this and it hurt him. Why are you crying he asked? I had no idea you felt like that she said wiping her eyes. I knew you loved me but I didn't know you felt like that she said. Of course I did said Sean. I know I didn't show it the first year or so you were at school but I have loved you for so long. I guess I was just afraid that I would push you into feeling things that you didn't feel. I knew you loved me but I wanted to give you a chance to find your Prince Charming.
Katie laughed at that. What is so funny asked Sean? Well you should know that the only boy who could take me away from you is actually a Prince. The only person who could take me away from you is Prince William. Really said Sean. Yes and the only reason well I guess there are two reasons. First he is my age and is quite a looker and second I would be a Princess she said chuckling. Well if you are to be a Princess I can understand that said Sean smiling.
Do you want to watch the movie now asked Sean? Not really I guess we should get to bed said Katie. You have to be up early in morning. What time do you get up she asked? I get up around six in the morning why asked Sean? Well I need to know what time to get up so that I can make sure you have a good breakfast and I will have to make you lunch in the morning. You don't need to do that said Sean. I know I don't need to I want to. What time do you leave in the morning to go to work she asked? I have to be at work by eight so I usually leave around seven thirty so I can get some… oh yeah I don't need to do that do I. You don't need to do what asked Katie? I don't need to go and get some breakfast if you are going to make me breakfast so I guess I can leave around quarter to eight.
How about this I will wake you up after I have my shower in the morning then we can have breakfast before I get dressed for work. Sounds good to me said Katie as she got up off the couch.
They walked down the hall to the bedrooms. When they got to Katie's room Sean leaned down and kissed her goodnight. Good night my love he said to her as she went into her room. Good night Katie responded. I will see you in the morning.
a/n I am sorry it has taken so long to update. I had an entire chapter written and was going to post it but by data stick decided to die on me. So I lost every file I had on it. I had to re write this chapter and well it started to off on another tangent and I then had to re write it again to come up with this. I hope you enjoy. Please review. Hope everyone had a good holiday.