Date With Someone New
Author's Notes: I'm not dead everyone! This is my second attempt to make this chapter! My first attempt was a bit too fast and crap. Sorry for the lack of updates! Homework and projects were avalanching into my life and I'm a graduating student. I need to pass this grade so I can graduate! Our Graduation is on March 26. Anyway, enough of my prattle, on with the story! By the way, thanks for the reviews! This chapter pretty much revolves around Cole.
Chapter Twenty – Realization
After Hermione learned about Mariah, they got acquainted and became friends. Draco didn't mind; he was in fact, glad that they became friends instead of enemies. The day fell on a Saturday; Hermione and Draco were outside in the courtyard talking and laughing. Cole watched them along with Harry and Ron. Cole sighed and Ron placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"Your father is looking for you. He told me to tell you to meet him in his office" Ron said
Cole nodded as he went back inside the castle and took stairways to his father's office. He knocked on the wooden door and went inside.
"You called for me?" Cole asked
"Yes. Sit down, Cole" Frank said
Cole sat down on a chair and waited for his father to speak again
"This isn't about my grades, is it?"
"No, this isn't about your grades. This is about Hermione"
Cole looked down at his feet.
"What about her?" he muttered
"I saw you watching her from a distance every now and then"
Cole didn't say anything
"I can see from your face that you like her"
"I love her, father" Cole blurted
"I know you do, Cole. I know this may sound harsh, but you know you can't have her. She has Mr. Malfoy"
"I know…"
"You have to get over this, Cole. I'm sure there are other female students that like you" Frank pointed out
"But it's hard!"
"You know Hermione won't return the love you feel for her. But I'm sure she wants to stay as friends. There's nothing you can do, Cole. Her heart fully belongs to Mr. Malfoy. I'm sorry if everything sounds harsh, Cole"
He was right. There's nothing he could do. Hermione's heart already belongs to Draco. He sighed deeply and looked down at the floor.
"I hope you understood everything I said"
Cole nodded
"Good. Now, enjoy your weekened"
Cole stood up from his seat and went towards the door, leaving the room. As he was walking down the hall and turning to a corner, he bumped into someone.
"I'm sorry. I wasn't looking to where I was going" Cole blurted as he bent down and picked up dozen of books the person was carrying, "You read a lot of books"
"Not really," a feminine voice replied, "I'm just delivering these books to Madame Pince"
Cole looked up and saw Mariah in front of him. She was smiling as she piled the books again and carried it.
"Thanks for you help, uhh…"
"Cole"
"Right, Cole. Oh, Hermione's friend?"
He nodded
"Nice to meet you. I'm Mariah"
"I heard" Cole nodded, shaking Mariah's hand, "Uhh, need any help?"
"Oh, would you?"
"Sure"
"Thanks" Mariah replied, smiling at him
Cole took half of the books Mariah was carrying and accompanied her to the library. On their way, they talked and got acquainted with each other. After dropping the books off, the two of them exited the library.
"Thanks for you help. I appreciate it" Mariah said
"You're welcome" he shrugged
"Well, see you around" Mariah turned on her heel and began walking away
Cole ran after her and grabbed her wrist.
"Hey, I enjoyed the company you gave me. Umm…can we see each other again?"
"Sure"
"Um…would you like to go to The Three Broomsticks with me…tomorrow?" Cole stuttered
"I love to" Mariah smiled again
"Great. Meet you in the Great Hall after lunch, then?"
Mariah nodded
"Well, see you tomorrow" Cole gave Mariah one last smile and ran off. Mariah just stood there with the same smile on her face.
Well, finally, a new chapter up after a long period of time since my last update! Anyway, don't forget to review!