A/N: This story is post-Hogwarts...... I'd say the gangs about 18. Set in the year 2000. Michelle appears courtesy of herself (she does what she wants, and she wanted to do this fic.) If you've read A 7th Year Christmas and A 6th Year Traitor to date you'll know some about her. This fic is from her POV.
Disclaimer: Michelle is just someone who shares my brain. She appears courtesy of herself. Seamus, Harry, Hermione, Parvati, Padma............... You get the point? They belong to the wonderful JK Rowling. Jeff Baker and Charlotte Horner, and their families, appear courtesy of Michelle. Christina Luna is half mine, half Michelle's. The Atlanta Braves belong to themselves.
A/N: I know I asked you which person you wanted Michelle to end up with, but I got one answer, and I'm going with what I want. For once.
A/N: This part switches off from Rafael's POV and Michelle's.
Chapter 7
"Michelle?" It was Seamus.
"Yes?"
"I heard about your breakup with Rafael. I'm really sorry." His head was hung low, and I knew he didn't want to look me in the eyes.
"Not your fault."
"It's his loss." I glanced up, amazed.
"If I were him, I'd be begging you to come back to me."
"You could be anyway."
"Good point. Might have to try."
I laughed. It was all so ironic! A few weeks ago, I would have been thrilled if he had said this, but now..................
"You know, I would have been thrilled to hear that like three weeks ago."
"And now?"
"If it came out of Rafael's mouth, I would be."
"I understand. But if you ever need anyone to talk to, just know that I'm here for you."
"Thanks."
The next evening, I was at home in Atlanta. Dad was begging me to come to a game. And relucantly, I said yes. But I wouldn't go in the dugout.
That's what I said, anyway.
After the Braves win over the Dodgers, I reluctnatly peeked into the dugout, and slowly entered................
"Told ya she'd be back," Paul Bako murmured in my ear. I shook my head, and watch all the guys happily talk to her. None of them knew she was a witch, except Chipper, the freak of nature wizard.
I was searching for something in her eyes when she glanced at me. Did she still care?
I shook my head. Why did I care? It's not like I was in love with her. Was I?
But all I could see in her eyes was a coldness. Her eyes, totally unlike her, were emotionless.
And then I saw a flash of gold. What was it?
I looked again. It was. The charm bracelet I had given her was around her wrist.
"God, I'm an idiot!" I said out loud.
"Well, we all knew that!" Chipper said.
"Hey, that's not funny."
"Yes, it is!"
"Michelle?"
"What?"
"I'm sorry."
"You're forgiven."
"Will you ever take me back?"
"Hmm.........."
"Please?"
"Of course, you fool!"