Disclaimer: I own Jade, Nicholae, and Gavin Stoma (who is based on my ex-boyfriend Brandon.)
Nicholae was so happy as she skipped off to her common room. Jade did not hate her and now she was about to go to the common room. Secretly, Nicholae had a crush on Ron Weasley. The only person she had confided in with this information was Hermione. Hermione knew something she did not. Ron had a big crush on Nicholae. What Hermione did not know is that Harry liked her too. Harry and Ron had already had this discussion and decided it was Nicholae's choice. They would wait for her to pursuit one of them.
This was a good plan, except for the fact that Nicholae was oblivious to Harry liking her, though she had a feeling about Ron. She was very insecure though.
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The next day, Lee Jordan asked out Nicholae. She was so shocked that she never gave him an answer. Finally, he just said, "Okay, next Hogsmeade weekend. It's a date."
She stood there in shock. She had never been on a date before. She decided to ask Hermione and Ginny what to do, but they were not much help either. Nicholae was advised to ask Parvati, but she instantly put that thought out of her mind. School had just started, and she already had a worn enemy. Maybe she was becoming more like her sister…
"Damnit," she screamed that day in the common room. "Damnit to hell. Has no one here ever been on a date?" Everyone turned and looked at her awkwardly. She finally packed up all of her things and headed out of the room. She went into the library where she saw a really cute Hufflepuff boy. She had never seen him before so she decided to muster up her courage for a minute. Nicholae went to the shelves and found all the books she would need for her defense against dark arts paper. Finally, she got her stuff and walked over and sat down across from him.
"Hello… I'm Nicholae Amana," she said, praying he would not laugh at her.
"I'm Gavin Stoma. I have seen your sister before. She was rude to me. Please tell me you're not like her." he said pleadingly.
"Technically, I am like her. Personality wise, we are complete opposites. I am sorry to be so blunt and just walk up to you, but you caught my attention. What year are you in?"
"I'm glad to see I catch someone's attention. I am a fifth year. I kinda keep to myself a lot. I am glad you walked over to me. I noticed you too. I would have never been brave enough to walk up to you. I am working on My DADA report. What are you doing in here?"
" I'm working on my report too. I am having a lot of trouble though. It is my worst subject. I don't know a lot about the unforgivable curses."
"Here," Gavin said, "let me help you, I'm great at this."
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A few hours later, they were finished, and liked each other a lot, though neither would admit it.
"So can I walk you to your common room?" HE asked hopefully.
" I'd love for you to."
As they walked they discussed Quidditch, the rise of Voldermort, and Nicholae being a sorceress. When they reached the portrait hole, neither of them wanted to say good-bye.
"Well, here we are. I guess I better be getting upstairs. Will I see you tomorrow?" she asked praying.
"I hope so I'll be down her at 8 am to walk you to breakfast. Well, good-night."
"Good night Gavin"
As he turned to walk away, he called to her, "Hey Nicholae, wait!" He kissed her lightly on the lips and turned to walk away again.
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When she reached the common room she collapsed on a chair. She was so happy that she did not feel like doing her homework. She sat there until the fire was just embers, and then, finally, Hermione walked up to her and said, "What happened to you? Why the sudden giddy trip?"
"His name is Gavin Stoma. He is a 5th year Hufflepuff and he is great. He is shy around girls, and he walked me back to the dorms. He kissed me!" She said. She looked like she was high.
"What happened to Ron? I thought you liked him. When you left the common room, you were looking for dating advice for the next Hogsmeade visit with Lee Jordan. I mean, did you just forget about all of us. I know that guys are exciting, but don't forget where you come from." With that, Hermione turned around and went upstairs.
Nicholae then came crashing back to reality. It was just a guy. She didn't even know if he liked her. She was just pushing everyone else away. She decided that she needed to spend more time with him before she made a hasty decision.