It was the night before Halloween and both Katie and Wood were in a deep sleep. Katie was glad that Halloween finally came. She planed to tell Oliver then that she liked him and get this whole mess cleaned up for good. She did have to admit, though, that she enjoyed messing with him that week. But it was starting to get her worked up and a few times she almost lost it and kissed him. Lucky for her Angelina was around. The two of them seemed peaceful as they slept but didn't realize that they were about to have the same dream.
*** Flashback ***
Oliver tried his best to scan the crowd for the rest of his friends. He had to say goodbye to them. It was, of course, the last time he would see them for a while. He was finally a full-fledged wizard and done with Hogwarts. He told his parents that he would meet up with them after he said good-bye to everyone but that was proving to be difficult. Once he got through a part in the crowd he spotted Lee Jordan's dread locks and assumed Alicia Spinet was with him.
"Two down a dozen to go," he thought to himself as he headed up to Lee. Sure enough Alicia was with him. They were discussing their plans for the summer.
"Well I'm going to be in Africa for a month with mum," Alicia said as he reached the two pair.
"When are you… oh hello Oliver," Lee said spotting Oliver, "Come to rub it in our faces that you have succeeded in leaving school as Percy so gallantly did a few minuets ago?" Oliver laughed.
"No I'm not that humble. I just wanted to come and say good-bye and what not." They only chatted for a few minuets then Oliver resumed his task of finding the rest of his friends. He ran into all of his roommates except for Percy. They shared a few memories and made plans to meet up during the summer. Just as he was turning to leave Oliver spotted seven heads with flaming hair. Smiling we walked up to the group. He noticed Harry was there as well. Molly Weasley was the first to see him.
"Hello Oliver dear!"
"Hello Mrs. Weasley. Just came by to say adieu to your sons," he spotted long red hair and quickly added, "and Ginny too."
"We're finally done, eh Oliver?" Percy said with a proud smile. George just gave a small mumble.
"Was that 'Thank God' for me or Percy George?" Oliver asked with a smirk.
"Both!" Fred put in. Oliver rolled his eyes.
"Just wait, you'll miss me,"
"What ever you say Wood," Fred said.
"Have you seen Angelina or Katie?"
"Well Angelina was right behind us when we got off the train. Somewhere that way," George pointed. Oliver nodded and then talked a little with Harry who then headed off with the Weasleys through the barrier. Looking in the direction George pointed, Oliver found Angelina. She was just coming off the Train with her trunk and cat.
"Oi, Ange!" Wood hollered running up to her.
"Hello Oliver," she said putting her trunk down, "No more school huh?"
"Nope! All done!" he grinned.
"So anything planned for your summer?"
"Oh yes. Some scouts saw our last game and I got a few teams to tryout for!"
"Brilliant Oliver, I'm sure you'll get on a team!"
"Thanks. Well, I hope you have a good summer. I'll do my best to keep in touch," Oliver gave Angelina a hug then asked, "Have you seen Katie? I think she's the last of everyone I need to see."
"Last time I saw her she was still in our compartment," Angelina let out a giggle, "Her trunk popped open and all her stuff went everywhere. I'm sure she's still on the train,"
"Thanks Ange, see you later!" Oliver quickly headed to the train and made his way to the compartment that Katie was previously in before. He peeked in to see that she was indeed still there putting her trunk back together. He watched her as she was on all fours, reaching for thrown books and clothes. Oliver got a funny feeling in his stomach, one he hid hard that year, and fell into a trans. He didn't come out of it until she let out a string of frustrated cuss words. Laughing he asked,
"Need help?" Katie's head popped up startled.
"Oh! Oliver hi, didn't hear you come in. Yes help would be nice," Oliver plopped down next to her and picked up some books and clothes, trying hard not to look if he got any under garments. Once everything was picked up and placed in her trunk, he sat on the trunk while she latched it shut.
"Thanks Oliver," she said a little out of breath, "What are you doing here anyway? I thought you'd be long gone by now."
"Had to say good-bye to everyone once more you know?"
"Oh, I see," Katie sat down next to Oliver not sure what to say. She never did when they were alone.
"Glad to be done?" she asked. It was the first thing she could think of.
"Yeah, I guess. I mean I'm going to miss all of you of course but I'm not going to miss my classes,"
"Well that's understandable. Know what you're going to do now that you're done with school?"
"I have some tryouts for a few teams. I hope I make one of them. Quidditch is my life you know,"
"I know and I'm sure you'll make it," Katie said giving him an encouraging smile. Oliver smiled back. Of all the people he was going to miss, she would be missed the most. It was something he kept hidden and something he regretted not acting upon but Oliver really liked Katie. No one would have guessed that he even liked girls if he didn't flirt with her so much in his fifth year. After that he became a tyrant that people just thought all he loved was Quidditch. Katie especially. The only ones who knew he liked Katie were his roommate Jarvis and the Weasley twins. Unconsciously, Oliver moved a strand of hair out of her face. It sent shivers down not his spine but hers as well. He rubbed her cheek a little then ran his hand down her arm. He had to tell her!
"Katie I," he couldn't say it. What was he thinking? It was too late for that.
"Oliver?" Katie was so confused but then she just got even more confused. Oliver just leaned in and kissed her. Katie was shocked at first but melted into it. It wasn't long but really intense. It was bottled up emotion that they both had held in for years. Just as quick as it started it ended. Katie felt Wood pull away and when she opened her eyes she met Oliver eyes. All she could see was a puzzled look on his face.
"Um… I got to go. Have a good summer," Oliver mumbled then bolted out the door. Behind him he left a very flustered and confused girl on the brink of tears.
*** End Flashback ***
Katie sat upright in her bed. It wasn't a bad dream but not a pleasant one either. Looking on her clock it read 4:30. All she wanted was for the dance to come quickly so she could talk to Oliver. Quietly she mumbled to herself,
"After I tell him I like him, we are going to have a long talk. I can't go through that ever again!,"
Katie wasn't the only one awake at 4:30. Oliver woke up from the same dream. He was mumbling and cursing at himself and hoped he knew what he was go to do that night wasn't stupid. She was driving him nuts and weather she liked it or not he was going to get one more kiss from her.
"I don't want to lose her and I wont by all means. I'm not going to be stupid anymore when it comes to her!"
A/N's~~~~~ who do I need to shout out to? Princess, pokElilpupE, Gold Easley…nice to get a new reviewer, Tav and Allie. I love my reviews…. Well next chap is definitely going to be WAY LONGER with tons of fluff; drama and well I shouldn't say (Nothing bad for you perverted minds) LOL!!! I don't know when I'll update. I have time this week to work on it more than I have been.
Kristin
