This Kiss

By: Chardania

Rated: PG

Prologue: Hard Way

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I don't want another heartbreak

I don't need another turn to cry,

No I don't wanna learn the hard way

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She was never one for drama. No, not anymore that is. You could say that she's lost all human emotion or you can say that she's just an empty shell. But whatever you call her, she was no longer the same. No more smiles. No more laughter. They were gone, she was gone. She had changed for better or worse. Her body hidden behind the shadows, she watched a group of flimsy first years make their way towards the front of the room. Rolling her eyes in disgust, she crossed her arms waiting for her turn. "If I get my hands on that damned Heero, I'll strangle him."

Finally the middle aged, slightly stouty woman in the front announced her name. "Serena Thompson rising sixth year."

Pushing herself from the dark corner she approached the stool. With soft whispers trailing behind her.

"Who is she?"

"Her eyes. So very cold."

"I didn't know they could accept seventh years..."

"Ten bucks she goes to Slytherin. I mean those eyes..."

"So cold. So dark."

All worthless bets and gossips until she heard that voice...

"Usagi..." The voice was clearly not meant to be spoken out loud.

Who in the world would know her here, of all places? Then it hit her, Draco Malfoy. Her eyes widened in surprise as she caught sight of the natural bleach blonde head. Dear lord. Heero you bloody prat, cross out strangle... Let's talk about torture. With her eyes sliding back to their emotionless phase, she took her seat. The filthy, ancient looking hat was plunked rather roughly on her head.

"Ah. Filthy eh?" The hat mumbled, trying to dig its way through her mind.

Before it even got through to her so called "inner" self, Serena already felt exposed."You dig any further and I'll burn you." Serena announced.

The hat coughed. "Ah. Yes. Yes. As you wish. Well we definitely have courage, intelligence, bravery, great power... And betrayal." The last word was barely spoken.

"Any day now." Serena retorted, clearly getting annoyed. And obviously missing the last word that was so softly spoken.

"Yes. Yes. Of course. You my dearest will go to..."

A/N: So what did you guys think? Should I continue? Please comment.

Or if you want you may e-mail me: chardania@aol.com

Credits: Fanfiction title and lyrics were taken from Faith Hill's song This Kiss. Characters are also not owned by me. But the plot line is. :)