Um, well I have nothing much to say because this chapter will say it all.
It's For The Best
When Alex woke up, it was already time for dinner. Gryffindor and Slytherin both went to the cafeteria to eat. None of the Gryffindors tried to sit with Oliver. Eventually, Eyaudra visited Oliver.
"Hi Oliver." She went over to his table.
"Oh hi Eyaudra. How's everything?" he asked.
"Oh everything's okay. I heard what happened earlier." The incident already spread throughout the whole Reserve Center. Oliver put his head down. "Did you try talking to her?"
"I'm planning to later tonight." Oliver replied.
"Good. I think it's best to talk to her. You know, make her understand." Eyaudra suggested.
"Yeah, I'm working on it." Oliver said.
"And also, let everything out. This is part when you can't lie about anything. All couples go through this in their relationship." Eyaudra said.
"Have you gone through this?" Oliver asked.
"Not yet. But it will come sometime. Hey I got to go now, good luck." Eyaudra smiled.
"Thanks." Oliver thought about it. She was right, he needed to tell everything. Even how Vira reminded him of Alex. He had to let it out. He can't hold it any longer.
Suddenly, the dinner was interrupted. "Um excuse me everyone, sorry about the interruption. I would just like to make an announcement." The man said. It was Richard Orvilldon, the president of Puddlemere Wales. "As you can see, we have visitors here at Puddlemere. Please welcome the students from Rodfurgh Witchcraft Academy from Scotland." A bunch of students rose from their table wearing Teal robes and hats. "Next, Bershan School from North Ireland." Another group of students rose wearing Shamrock green robes. "And of course, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from England." Gryffindor and Slytherin rose up for the last applause. "Yes welcome to The Puddlemere Reserve Center here in Wales. I hope you like it here. Now, tomorrow night there will be a welcoming dinner. As you all know, these are the first groups of students coming for the two-week seminar. So, there will be a welcoming dinner. As of course, you all have to wear formal clothes. Everyone is invited. That's all and Rodfurgh, Bershan, and Hogwarts, enjoy your stay here."
"Do we seriously need a date?" Angelina asked.
"I don't think so." Alex replied.
Later that night, about 10 to 12, Alex was getting ready to meet Oliver.
"I don't think I can go through this." Alex said.
"Come on don't worry!" Kris assured her as Alex was tying her hair.
"You've got 10 minutes Alex, relax." Angelina told her.
"Breath Alex, breathe." She said to herself.
"If you'd like to know, I'll be waiting all night until you come back Alex." Fred said.
"That goes for me too. You're not going to sleep without telling what happened." Kris agreed.
"Sure then." Alex said. After 8 minutes passed, Alex decided to go. She wore jeans and top that ties around her neck. She also wore a sweater over it to keep her warm. "Well, I'll be going now."
"Good luck." Kris said.
"We'll wait up for you." Angelina smiled. Alex headed to the Quad. Not much people were roaming the halls and it was not noisy as usual. When she got there, she saw Oliver sitting on a chair. The good thing about the Quad was that there was a balcony outside for people to relax with a great view of the city.
"Um, Oliver?" Alex got his attention.
"Oh Alex. Come on, let's go outside." Oliver brought her outside to the balcony.
"Alright Oliver. I'm all ears." Alex looked at him. She knew that he was scared to talk to her.
"Okay, Alex. Um, look, it was a bet. A bunch of guys told me that I had to go out with Vira Smith for two days and dump her. They said it was some kind of thing newcomers do. Then if I pull it off, I get cash which wasn't the reason I did it. The reason was, if I didn't do it, I would lose everything in my room. That included pictures of you, everything you gave me, everything that reminded me of you. I would never want to loose that." Oliver said.
"That sounds very reasonable. But um Oliver, I, oh god, um, does Vira make you feel good?" Alex asked.
"Um the truth is Alex. She reminds of you. But just her looks. But the way she treats everyone, is nothing compared to the way you do. She treats everyone like dirt. But there's no way she makes me feel good." Oliver replied.
"Well, she did force a kiss." Alex sighed.
"How'd you know?" Oliver said wide-eyed.
"Let's just say I saw it far away." Alex said.
"So we're still together right?" Oliver asked.
Alex went silent. She thought about it. She never wanted something like this to happen again. She never wanted anything that would cost conflicts during the relationship. She didn't know what to say. Oliver was looking at her with anxious eyes. Finally, she said something. "Um Oliver, I don't know how to say this but, I think I need some space. You know, a time off."
"Um, space?" Oliver asked.
"Yes." Alex tried not to cry. "I am too tired. I am extremely exhausted Oliver. I need space from this relationship. I'm going through stress to stress everyday. I really need a time off. I'm not breaking it up, I just need to get away from things." Alex said. "Please Oliver, please understand."
"I…I just…don't know what to say." Oliver felt shut out.
"Oliver, I'm sorry." Alex put her head down.
"I understand. I guess we do need space. To think, to look over you know. I guess…it is for the best." Oliver said.
"I'm sorry." Alex said.
"Shhh. You don't need to." Oliver gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead. "I'll miss you though."
"I know. I will too." Alex stayed in Oliver's arms for a long time.
"I think you better go now." Oliver said.
"Yeah." Alex let go. "So, see you around."
"Yeah. Good night." Oliver walked back to his room as Alex went back to hers.
Just getting used to waking up everyday
Not seeing your face
I just began to stop setting your place
And I stop longing for your warm embrace
And it was God that made me able
To finally sleep at night
Though you're not by my side
Finally I don't hardly cry
See right when I start letting go
Somebody wants to let me know
Can they take your place
No they can't fill your space
No
I tried to move on but you're not gone
Cuz in my heart you still live on
See now I know why
I'll never love another for the rest of my life
And why
Now that you're gone I'm holdin' on
And deep in my heart
I wanna move on
And now I know why
I'll never love another for the rest of my life
I finally put your cloths away
You know the ones you wore the day
That you were taken away from me
I just began to stop wearing my ring
And I finally stop playin' our song
Whe I realizied I was dancin' alone and
Finally God gave me strength
To go on and breath again
See right when I start letting go
Somebody wants to let me know
Can they take your place
No they can't fill your space
No
I tried to move on but you're not gone
Cuz in my heart you still live on
See now I know why
I'll never love another for the rest of my life
And why
Now that you're gone I'm holdin' on
And deep in my heart
I wanna move on
And now I know why
I'll never love another for the rest of my life
Now that you're gone I'm holdin' on
And deep in my heart
I wanna move on
And now I know why
I'll never love another for the rest of my life
God knows it's time for me to move on
I want to feel alive again
I want to be in love again
And no matter how hard I try
I can't erase you from my mind
And I gotta find somebody new
But I just can't give over you
I tried to move on but you're not gone
Cuz in my heart you still live on
See now I know why
I'll never love another for the rest of my life
And why
Now that you're gone I'm holdin' on
And deep in my heart
I wanna move on
And now I know why
I'll never love another for the rest of my life
When Alex got back to the room, everyone was waiting except Vince. He was sound asleep.
"So what happened?" Kris asked.
"Well, I called a time off the relationship." Alex said.
"So are you still together?" Fred asked.
"A little. It's like being single again, but knowing there's someone there for you still." Alex replied as she went to the bathroom to change.
"So how'd he take it?" George asked from the outside.
"He agreed. He's not mad or anything. It was for the best." She said coming out of the bathroom wearing her blue pajamas.
"As long as he understands." Angelina said.
"Yeah. As long as he really does." Alex agreed. After talking, they all went to sleep.
*This song was from Toya, Moving On.*
