The Great Hall was as usual, filled with boisterous students. Katie sat in
the midst of the almost deafening noise with Oliver, her fingers entwined
in his. She looked up at him, a smile gracing her features and saw that his
eyes were fixed on something else. Katie followed his penetrating gaze. Her
smile faded when she saw that he was looking at Kimberly, again. Katie knew
in her heart that Oliver still had some feelings for her, but she was so
certain it would fade soon. Apparently, she was wrong. Katie faintly
mumbled an excuse and rose from her seat. A tear escaped her eyes when
Oliver didn't even look up. She sighed and left the hall. Unknown to her, a
pair of eyes were following her retreating back carefully. Roger too, left
his seat at the Ravenclaw table and raced after her, slowing down as he
caught up with her. She didn't seem at all surprised to see him. Katie
offered him a small smile and turned around again but Roger stopped her.
"Looks like you got the one you wanted."
She turned around slowly, her countenance blank and free from any
expressions.
She heaved a sigh and looked through the doors into the Great Hall, where
Oliver was staring explicitly at Kimberly, his look portraying
contemplation and uncertainty. She shook her head, looking forlornly at
Roger.
"I don't own him, he's not mine. Not when his heart belongs to somebody
else."
"It used to belong to you."
She smiled weakly, "Not anymore."
Roger leaned against the wall, observing Oliver as he rose from his seat to
talk to Kimberly.
Stupid bastard, he thought.
"Is he the one you want?"
"He's not the only one I want."
Roger didn't ask any more questions.
Katie spoke up, breaking the silence, " What about you? Have you got the
girl you wanted?"
Roger looked at her inquisitively, "How do you know I want anybody?"
Katie just shrugged, "Everybody wants somebody, it's just a matter of
getting them. So?"
Roger shook his head, " No."
"Why not?"
"She with someone else."
Katie nodded, her curiosity somewhat aroused, "Does she love him?"
" I don't know."
Silence reigned again, both of them wrapped in their own thoughts.
This time, Roger was the one who shattered it.
" Do you love Oliver?"
" I don't know." Katie paused. "Who's the girl?"
Roger smiled. "Who's the other guy?"
Katie shrugged again, not answering.
Roger stepped closer to her.
"Come on Katie, who's the other guy?" his voice soft and husky.
Katie stiffened, feeling his warm breath tickle her ear.
She looked up at him, their faces just inches away from each other.
" You really want to know?" she whispered. Roger nodded.
Katie's answer surprised even herself, never in her wildest dreams did she
imagine herself telling him the truth. "You."
Roger could barely hear her, his heart thumping loudly because of their
close proximity, and her voice was barely above a whisper. Me? He wanted to
ask, just to verify her answer. Instead, he did the only thing anyone could
do at that time. He kissed her.
"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?" a voice roared, startling Katie and Roger out of their wits. They broke apart, somewhat regretfully yet quickly. Oliver was standing there, looking very furious, so furious that Roger involuntarily took a step back. Calm down, Oliver advised himself. Taking deep and pacifying breaths, he said, "Katie, we need to talk." Katie nodded mutely and followed him out of Roger's sight. Reaching an empty classroom, he led Katie in. "What is going on?" he asked again, the question Katie dreaded to answer. Katie looked at him, an almost scared expression on her face. Oliver saw it, Oh god, she's scared of me! Ever since he kissed Kimberly, their relationship hadn't been the same. They weren't as close or happy as before. Each of them acted carefully around each other, guarding their actions and monitoring theirs words, holding back their thoughts of discontentment about any area of their relationships. Neither liked what it had become but was too afraid to speak up, afraid that the slightest disagreement might further jeopardize their relationship. 'But it can't go on any longer,' Katie thought. "Oliver, we need to take a break." She saw Oliver's mouth open to say something, whether to protest or agree, she wasn't sure but continued quickly, she had to get everything out, it had been concealed for too long. "You still like Kimberly." Katie's heart sank to the pit of her stomach when Oliver remained frozen, not denying what she knew was the truth, yet some part of her still wished it wasn't. She looked at the floor, not trusting herself to look at his eyes, so deep and full of hurt that they cut into her. "We can't go on that way, it would be living a lie." 'Oh my, how pathetic,' she thought. How many times had she heard those words in some random song, not taking it to heart, not believing anyone could 'live a lie'. She had no idea how very wrong she had been. 'Living a lie', it hurt so much, caused so much unnecessary pain. "How can it be a lie, Katie? We love each other." Oliver said. Those words, the exact words she wanted to hear from him, that they loved each other, it was true.but sometimes the truth wasn't enough, like when they love not only each other, that couldn't be called love, not true love. Does that even exist? Katie found herself wondering. Pulling herself back to reality, she nodded. "But do you love only me?" Oliver looked away. Katie continued, pain evident in her strained voice, " You don't, we both don't, and we can't help it." At this, Oliver's head shot up from its bowed position. "We both don't? What do you mean? Who do you love?" his voice harsh and accusing, although he knew fully well who Katie loved, wasn't that display in the hallway proof? Katie didn't even bother to answer, knowing that it would torment him further. He shook his head miserably. "So, what do we do?" "We take a break.from this lie." Oliver nodded sadly. "Forever?" "No, until we can convert it into truth." Her answer sounded stupid, but it made sense at that time. They both knew they couldn't be together till they sorted out their feelings. "So, we'll just be friends?" asked Oliver, knowing how hard it would be to do so, how he would have to restrain himself from her. Katie nodded again, not daring to speak in case the torrent of tears she was holding in overcame her weak barrier. Oliver strode over to her and cupped her face in his, then he bent down and kissed her. Katie responded, the tears flowing freely, leaving glistening trails down her face. This would be the last time they kissed till God knows when, maybe never. That fact resounded in their thoughts as both of them made as much as they could out of this last kiss.
A/N: Geez, was that melancholic or what? Eeew.I've gone pessimistic and all. Damn myself for breaking them up again.feel free to bash me.=[ I promise everything will be better in the end.really! I hate this chapter.=[ Oh right.If you want to be notified about updates, just leave me your email address in a review!
Gambit and Wolvie gals: Phew.I'm glad you didn't bash my story.I was really relieved. Maybe this chapter will make you do it?
Lauren: Oh another Oliver/Katie supporter!!! Well, he won't get back with Katie SOOOO soon..but he will.trust me..I have found a way to make ALL my readers happy.
Stephanie: Thank you!!! I made them break up again though.Have I confused everyone yet??? The ending will be perfect again.I don't think I'll be able to keep them apart for long..keep reading!!!
Rachel Lewis: Thanks for your opinion, it makes a difference.
RaineSolo: Oh, thank you!!! I'm glad somebody does!!!
Missy: I don't know if you are reading this.but I did tell you it will turn out fine in the last chap.they broke up again.but I promise everything will work out fine.keep reading!!! Pleeeeaaase..
Daniel radcliffe's girl: I certainly do not want to lose my fans but I have the whole story planned out perfectly in my head, it'll be fine in the end.really.he will realize that Kimberly isn't the one for him and tell her so. Just be patient.
Nicki: Lee and Katie??? well yes, they are cute too.but there's no Lee in my story.sorry.=]
SnickleFritz: That is a great solution!!! There was another blank one too and at least now I know it isn't you.although this time your name wasn't blank.I guess you found the answer to your question here.sadly.they aren't.
Gaile: Who doesn't???? Thank you for reviewing!!!
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KatielovesOliver: really, really like your name.lol.Thank you SOOO much!!!
(Blank): Umm.thank you very much although I don't know what your name is.sorry about that.
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Lita: It wasn't? I thought it was.I'm not good with those kind of scenes.
Sophie: I was glad when they made up too but then they decided to break up again.they'll get back together sooner or later.don't stop reading because of this chap okay???
Soror caelum: Oh don't worry, I can't write sex.I'll blush until my face bursts. Thanks for reviewing!
Potterprincess: Hello!!! I emailed you so I guess I can't really say much here can I??? Although I'm glad the kissing scene made you go Awww.=]
. : I'm glad you did check it out and like it! Thanks a bunch!!!
Uberscully: You said thanks for making Wood work it all out, but I bet you're wishing you could kill me now aren't you?
(Blank): But I know who it is.=] Cheeky girl! =Þ
Kristen: The plot is original? I actually thought it wasn't! Well, here's the next chap.thanks for reading!
Gryffcat: Hey! Thanks so much for reading ALL the chapters! I'm flattered you actually took the time to do that. I hope you DO finish your stories because I want to read them.
Kaidence Ledger: Great to see you again! Especially since along with you came the news that your chapters are almost finished! Lol.
{Blank}: Wow.there are many blank reviewers here.I hope I don't jumble all of you up! Thanks for reviewing. The chapters are already written, they just have to be uploaded on to the computer.
Spelldome: Oh yeah.I did too.especially since it was HIS stupid detention that made them break up.Thanks for reading!!!
"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?" a voice roared, startling Katie and Roger out of their wits. They broke apart, somewhat regretfully yet quickly. Oliver was standing there, looking very furious, so furious that Roger involuntarily took a step back. Calm down, Oliver advised himself. Taking deep and pacifying breaths, he said, "Katie, we need to talk." Katie nodded mutely and followed him out of Roger's sight. Reaching an empty classroom, he led Katie in. "What is going on?" he asked again, the question Katie dreaded to answer. Katie looked at him, an almost scared expression on her face. Oliver saw it, Oh god, she's scared of me! Ever since he kissed Kimberly, their relationship hadn't been the same. They weren't as close or happy as before. Each of them acted carefully around each other, guarding their actions and monitoring theirs words, holding back their thoughts of discontentment about any area of their relationships. Neither liked what it had become but was too afraid to speak up, afraid that the slightest disagreement might further jeopardize their relationship. 'But it can't go on any longer,' Katie thought. "Oliver, we need to take a break." She saw Oliver's mouth open to say something, whether to protest or agree, she wasn't sure but continued quickly, she had to get everything out, it had been concealed for too long. "You still like Kimberly." Katie's heart sank to the pit of her stomach when Oliver remained frozen, not denying what she knew was the truth, yet some part of her still wished it wasn't. She looked at the floor, not trusting herself to look at his eyes, so deep and full of hurt that they cut into her. "We can't go on that way, it would be living a lie." 'Oh my, how pathetic,' she thought. How many times had she heard those words in some random song, not taking it to heart, not believing anyone could 'live a lie'. She had no idea how very wrong she had been. 'Living a lie', it hurt so much, caused so much unnecessary pain. "How can it be a lie, Katie? We love each other." Oliver said. Those words, the exact words she wanted to hear from him, that they loved each other, it was true.but sometimes the truth wasn't enough, like when they love not only each other, that couldn't be called love, not true love. Does that even exist? Katie found herself wondering. Pulling herself back to reality, she nodded. "But do you love only me?" Oliver looked away. Katie continued, pain evident in her strained voice, " You don't, we both don't, and we can't help it." At this, Oliver's head shot up from its bowed position. "We both don't? What do you mean? Who do you love?" his voice harsh and accusing, although he knew fully well who Katie loved, wasn't that display in the hallway proof? Katie didn't even bother to answer, knowing that it would torment him further. He shook his head miserably. "So, what do we do?" "We take a break.from this lie." Oliver nodded sadly. "Forever?" "No, until we can convert it into truth." Her answer sounded stupid, but it made sense at that time. They both knew they couldn't be together till they sorted out their feelings. "So, we'll just be friends?" asked Oliver, knowing how hard it would be to do so, how he would have to restrain himself from her. Katie nodded again, not daring to speak in case the torrent of tears she was holding in overcame her weak barrier. Oliver strode over to her and cupped her face in his, then he bent down and kissed her. Katie responded, the tears flowing freely, leaving glistening trails down her face. This would be the last time they kissed till God knows when, maybe never. That fact resounded in their thoughts as both of them made as much as they could out of this last kiss.
A/N: Geez, was that melancholic or what? Eeew.I've gone pessimistic and all. Damn myself for breaking them up again.feel free to bash me.=[ I promise everything will be better in the end.really! I hate this chapter.=[ Oh right.If you want to be notified about updates, just leave me your email address in a review!
Gambit and Wolvie gals: Phew.I'm glad you didn't bash my story.I was really relieved. Maybe this chapter will make you do it?
Lauren: Oh another Oliver/Katie supporter!!! Well, he won't get back with Katie SOOOO soon..but he will.trust me..I have found a way to make ALL my readers happy.
Stephanie: Thank you!!! I made them break up again though.Have I confused everyone yet??? The ending will be perfect again.I don't think I'll be able to keep them apart for long..keep reading!!!
Rachel Lewis: Thanks for your opinion, it makes a difference.
RaineSolo: Oh, thank you!!! I'm glad somebody does!!!
Missy: I don't know if you are reading this.but I did tell you it will turn out fine in the last chap.they broke up again.but I promise everything will work out fine.keep reading!!! Pleeeeaaase..
Daniel radcliffe's girl: I certainly do not want to lose my fans but I have the whole story planned out perfectly in my head, it'll be fine in the end.really.he will realize that Kimberly isn't the one for him and tell her so. Just be patient.
Nicki: Lee and Katie??? well yes, they are cute too.but there's no Lee in my story.sorry.=]
SnickleFritz: That is a great solution!!! There was another blank one too and at least now I know it isn't you.although this time your name wasn't blank.I guess you found the answer to your question here.sadly.they aren't.
Gaile: Who doesn't???? Thank you for reviewing!!!
The Lady Shannon: Thank you!!! I'm flattered!!! I normally update on Fridays just to let you know.I could email you to tell you when I do so you don't have to check everyday.Do you want me to? If you do, leave me your email add.
KatielovesOliver: really, really like your name.lol.Thank you SOOO much!!!
(Blank): Umm.thank you very much although I don't know what your name is.sorry about that.
sign-in won't work: Thanks for saying it is good!!!
Cherry chocolate candy: Thank you for reviewing! I hope she ends up with Oliver too, and Roger.oh dear.=]
Lita: It wasn't? I thought it was.I'm not good with those kind of scenes.
Sophie: I was glad when they made up too but then they decided to break up again.they'll get back together sooner or later.don't stop reading because of this chap okay???
Soror caelum: Oh don't worry, I can't write sex.I'll blush until my face bursts. Thanks for reviewing!
Potterprincess: Hello!!! I emailed you so I guess I can't really say much here can I??? Although I'm glad the kissing scene made you go Awww.=]
. : I'm glad you did check it out and like it! Thanks a bunch!!!
Uberscully: You said thanks for making Wood work it all out, but I bet you're wishing you could kill me now aren't you?
(Blank): But I know who it is.=] Cheeky girl! =Þ
Kristen: The plot is original? I actually thought it wasn't! Well, here's the next chap.thanks for reading!
Gryffcat: Hey! Thanks so much for reading ALL the chapters! I'm flattered you actually took the time to do that. I hope you DO finish your stories because I want to read them.
Kaidence Ledger: Great to see you again! Especially since along with you came the news that your chapters are almost finished! Lol.
{Blank}: Wow.there are many blank reviewers here.I hope I don't jumble all of you up! Thanks for reviewing. The chapters are already written, they just have to be uploaded on to the computer.
Spelldome: Oh yeah.I did too.especially since it was HIS stupid detention that made them break up.Thanks for reading!!!