Catch a Falling Star
By: Illuminate
Chapter two
Katie and Oliver finally made their way to the quidditch pitch and into the broom shed. They each took a broom and stood in the middle of the pitch, staring at the vastness of it all. Oliver looked around and looked quizzically at Katie.
"Is there a point to standing here? Weren't you going to show me something?"
She still stared out at the sky, "Yeah I am, but," She turned to look at him, "Are you up for dodging the rules?" She finished poking him in the stomach.
"I'm up for it." He smiled at her, mounting his broom and hovering in the air.
She did the same, "Good. Let's go."
Before Oliver could reply she sped off in the direction of the forest behind the pitch. It was an off section of the Forbidden Forest, though it wasn't exactly forbidden. He followed behind her, as she took her broom through the trees, expertly avioding the stray branches and high bushes and rocks that came at her. Oliver was amazed. She had excellent flying skills. She just didn't get enough of a chance in the matches to show it. Angelina had become quite the star throughout her years.
After about three more minutes of flying they came to a small clearing covered in willow trees. Katie slowed down her broom and stepped off, letting it fall to the ground. Oliver stopped behind her and actually fell off of his. It was one of the most beautiful sites he had ever seen. The sun peeked slightly through the openings in the trees, and the small pond in the corner was surrounded by water lillies and cat tails. There was an array of violet and red flowers that outlined the edges and gave off a sweet fragrance that was pleasing to the senses.
"Wow." Oliver breathed, "This is great." He said as he traipsed around the area, still dazed.
Katie sat on a small rock next to the pond. "Yeah. I found it during our fifth year. I guess it just emits a peaceful atmosphere. I come here a lot to think."
"I can see why." Oliver said, still ogling. He sat down beside her and folded his hands in his lap.
They sat in silence for a few minutes before either had the nerve to say something.
"Why are we acting like this?" Katie said.
Oliver sighed and turned to look at her, "What do you mean?"
"I mean....we're sitting here and not talking. We're not two lovestruck teenagers. We've been best friends since second year! Why do you avoid me?"
"I dunno." He nearly whispered.
"Well try! I've tried to get answers out of you. Now, you are not leaving this hollow until I get one." She said, shielding the exit with her body.
Oliver stood up and paced around the rock, "I guess I thought we've grown apart. We both have grown up Kate. We're not the little kids we were at twelve. We are seventeen." He resumed his position on the rock and started on a different subject, "During our fourth year, you started hanging out with Alicia and Angelina. Then I saw less and less of you. It was like you had forgotten we were ever friends. So I tried to leave you alone. And I guess I never gave it a chance." He finished, looking straight at her.
Katie was by far, stunned. She never knew that Oliver had felt that way, "I'm sorry if I made you feel that way." She said, walking and kneeling down in front of him, placing her hands on his knees, "I didn't know you felt like that. It's just that Angelina and Alicia are girls too, so they would know a lot more about being a girl than you would." She said the last part with a note of sarcasm.
Oliver laughed.
"And, " she continued, "I don't want to stop being your friend."
"Thanks." He said, before laughing, "You know, this is weird. Us, sitting under a canopy of trees, expressing our innermost feelings. I'm starting to feel like this is a slumber party."
Katie snickered, "I never was a fan of those."
"Really?"
"Yeah." She stood up, "Let's head back to the Common Room. I have a box of chocolate frogs with our names on them."
Oliver stood up and held out his arms, "Can I have a hug first?"
Katie smiled and replied with a soft, "Yes."
Oliver wrapped his arms tightly around her waist, hands coming into direct contact with her skin as her tanktop lifted with her arms. Her skin was soft and warm. Like touching silk. Her arms slid effortlessly around his neck and her chin rested on his shoulder. He took in her scent, which smelled of hyacinths and roses. It was a nice smell. She pulled away from him almost reluctantly and met his eyes.
"Come on," She prodded, "I'm starving." She finished, picking up her broom and dashing out of the hideaway.
Oliver picked up his broom and stood there. She was going to make this year extremely hard for him.
A/N: Well..yeah. I know. It has nothing to do with the chapter. Just something I felt like writing. I'll update soon! REVIEW! You'll get a cookie....