Chapter 21

          The doors opened up to the stadium and Fleur followed everyone else's lead. She chose to ignore Katie's demeaning looks and mounted her broom when they emerged all the way out. Fleur pursed her lips together tightly and kicked up from the ground. Madam Hooch stepped out on the field and threw the quaffle up in the air beginning the game.

          Fleur dove down towards the bright red indented ball and caught it. She charged ahead and was almost hit by Marcus Flint. She passed him only slightly and tossed the quaffle in the goal, whizzing by the Slytherin keeper.

          Wood leapt up a little on his broom and grinned. She was a natural and Wood was only becoming more infatuated with her as she glided across the air like a ballerina. Wood didn't even notice Katie glaring back and forth between him and Fleur.

          Ron and Percy sat next to each other in the stands along side Hermione. Hermione was already on her feet waving her Gryffindor flag proudly. Percy cleared his throat and then looked back at the field with a grin.

          "She's amazing isn't she?" Percy was clearing referring to Fleur.

          "Uh Perc…no." Ron said and patted his shoulder lightly.

          "What do you mean?"

          "Just no…Fleur isn't available…believe me I tried." Ron spoke very maturely.

          "Oh…"

          Katie zigzagged across the clouds and above the Slytherin section. She saw Fleur below her chasing after Marcus Flint. Katie grinned mischievously and lowered herself waiting for her moment.

          Harry squinted his bright green eyes looking for any sign of the snitch. When suddenly a glint of gold flickered next to Fleur. Harry soared over and began to follow the small ray of light. Fleur didn't notice and was still right on Flint's tail end. Katie came down and got next to Fleur.

          "This is my game Delacour…out of my way." Katie spoke and nudged her with her hip.

          "Katie back off I have him!" Fleur yelled.

          "No!"

          Wood shaded his eyes so he could observe more of the action on the field and saw Katie shoving Fleur almost completely off her broom. He cupped his hand around his mouth and began to yell.

          "Katie get off! She has it!" Wood hollered.

          This only seemed to personify even more determination in Katie. Wood was defending his new chaser, his prized piece and she wasn't having it. Katie shoved into Fleur once more and didn't know Harry was on the other side.

          Harry was reaching for the snitch with outstretched fingers. Suddenly Fleur came ramming into him and they both toppled off their brooms. Katie went after Flint who was three yards away from them now. Fleur and Harry quickly fell to the ground.

          Ron, Percy, and Hermione all were on their feet staring down at Fleur and Harry. Wood looked as if he was going to move from his post and fly down to help. Marcus came towards him though and Wood guarded the hoop. Flint threw the quaffle but Wood hit it with the end of his broom making it skyrocket out.

          Fleur slowly lifted herself up and dusted off her uniform, then offered a hand to Harry. Harry took it, smiled at her and made sure she was okay before setting off on his broom again. Fleur turned her eyes to Katie who seemed to have a joker like cackle plastered upon her face. Fleur snorted and got on her broom again.

          Fleur came up next to Katie and said nothing but met Wood's concerned glance. She nodded cueing him that she was fine. Katie glared at her and Fleur smirked back.

          "Not going to get rid of me zat eazily." Fleur shot at her then took off.

          Fleur swerved over towards another Slytherin seeker and stole the quaffle right when they weren't looking. Fleur scored another goal as Harry closed in on the snitch. Within a few seconds Harry had caught it and was flying around the stadium showing it to everyone cheering.

          Fleur came out of the girl's locker room fixing her powder blue tank top. She met Ron and Wood who had been waiting for her arrival. Fleur smiled and pushed strands of hair away from her pale skin. Ron and Wood both rushed over to her at the same time. She looked at them quizzically as they fawned over her.

          "Vhat are you two doing?"

          "You're hurt." Wood spoke gently taking her arm.

          "Oh…didn't notice." Fleur furrowed her eyebrows.

          Ron kind of grunted as Wood slid her fingers lightly against Fleur's elbow that had been gashed from her fall.

          "I…I'm gonna be off…good game Fleur." Ron quickly kissed her cheek then ran off.

          Fleur silently watched as Wood tried to help clean the blood off as much as possible. He then did something she didn't expect. Wood lifted Fleur's slender arm up and brushed his lips against her scar. Fleur smiled and touched his face softly with her free hand.

          "Zank you." Fleur whispered.

          "Anytime."

          Wood grinned still holding her arm and then brought his face back down and kissed all the way up her arm then came to her lips. He kissed her softly then with more passion. She found herself kissing him back loosing herself in the moment. She forgot all about Madam Maxime, Gabby, and Ron…everyone. That was until Katie came out in a huff. Wood and Fleur scrambled apart.

          "Oh isn't this cute…" Katie commented.

          "Katie what was with you today?" Wood asked turning to face her.

          "Fleur does not deserve to be on the team and if you weren't so blinded by your stupid infatuation you would see that!"

          "Fleur is a talented girl who is much more than looks." Wood defended her.

          "Fleur I hate you and nothing will change that you French bitch!" Katie yelled.

          "Katie! Stop it!" Wood yelled holding her back.

          "Don't yell at me just because I'm a better player than you and a stronger woman!" Fleur screamed back coming towards her.

          Wood was caught in the middle of them trying to leap at each other. He came towards Fleur and picked her up then slung her over his shoulder. Katie made a face at her and Fleur still clawed at the air.

          "Bye Fleur, don't poke that nose too far up in the air now." Katie hollered.

          Fleur pouted and crossed her arms hanging over Wood's shoulder. When they finally made it back to Hogwarts Wood gently set Fleur down and she made a face at him.

          "I could have taken her." Fleur grumbled.

          "I know you could have but I didn't want you to get in trouble my dear." Wood spoke coming towards her and lifting her chin.

          Fleur had to smile at him; it was too hard to stay angry when he was around. Then she remembered her little secret and hoped Wood felt the same towards her.