Chapter 12, Part Two!!!!!
It had been an hour sense Oliver left for his meeting and Katie was quite bored. They all ate during the first hour there but even though Katie loved all the attention due to her dress she hated being a tag along. Ever sense he left, Katie would either large group dance with her friends, who all had dates, or be dragged out by various boys who didn't have dates, a lot of them whom had asked her to the dance in the first place. It was nearing nine and Katie patiently waited for Oliver to come back. She just got done dancing with Roger Davies, who really wasn't that bad. In fact he actually had a date but she wanted to take a break so he asked Katie in a friendly measure to dance with him. It was like catching up with an old friend because she and Davies used to be neighbors and good friends. So that was all good but all she wanted now was for Wood to come back. She had ten dances to give him and she knew he would get more than ten out of her tonight. Slowly she noticed teachers were starting to come back to the dance but she didn't see Oliver anywhere. She didn't know he was standing off to one side, hidden, and just watching her and looking her over once more. Seeing that she hadn't seen him he quietly walked around the room to behind the table she was sitting at. She was sitting with her bare back towards him and it gave him a tingling sensation down his spine every time he looked at her. He sunk behind her and just as his head was inches from her ear he quietly whispered,
"A little bird told me you were dateless," She didn't even flinch when he spoke. All she did was grin.
"My dear Professor, you of all people knew that I was going stag. So the only bird you heard from was me," Oliver smirked even though his original plan failed.
"I guess you did," he chuckled then added, "I wanted to scare you but I guess I didn't,"
"No, I kind of have built a defense mechanism to those kinds of torments. Guess it goes with being friends with Fred and George."
"Yeah they can have that affect on people can't they? Where is every one anyway?"
"Well Fred and Angelina are dancing, George is hitting on a Hufflepuff and I have no clue where Lee is."
"What have you been doing?"
"Being bored!"
"Bored? You haven't danced yet?" Oliver asked a bit surprised but her comment.
"No I have. A bunch of guys asked me to dance but that's about it. I've been by myself for a while now but now that you're here I'm assuming you won't desert me?"
"Nope, I won't desert you. You're stuck with me," Oliver said flashing a smile.
"I was afraid of that," Katie said in a teasing voice. Oliver just put on a sad, pathetic face that only made Katie laugh.
"Oh Oliver, knock it off. I do believe I owe you some dances?"
"I believe you do," he said grinning madly. Katie laughed.
"Well common then! I'm tired of sitting around here!" Oliver got up real quick to hop over the table. While he made over most of it, three-fourths of his body passed the bench while his right foot got hooked under it. Gravity took over as Oliver landed face down on the floor. Katie was torn from laughing her head off and being real concerned if he was hurt. A few moments went by as a hush feel over the school. Most of the students had seen Oliver fall and were laughing. Katie refrained from it till she made sure he was ok. Slowly Oliver picked himself off the floor red in the face and part of his ego torn. Relieved he was ok Katie lightly giggled and helped him up. Oliver looked at her.
"You too Kats," he said a little upset.
"Oh Oliver are you ok?" she said still giggling madly as she striated out his shirt.
"I just fell on my face in front of half the school. What do you think?"
"Well I think you fell gracefully and that you have a young lady waiting for you to take her dancing," It was all he needed to hear to cheer him up. He took her hand and smiled, escorting her out to the middle of the floor to dance. It wasn't a slow song but he was dancing just with her and that's all he cared about, just her. It was only one minuet into the song when they heard mass clicking of a camera.
"What's that?" Oliver asked. Katie looked to her side. She donned a smile as another click went off. She then turned her face back towards Oliver.
"Creevey. He's been taking pictures all night." Oliver spun her around.
"No date for Collin?"
"What do you think the camera is?" Katie laughed spinning back, "He wanted to do a documentary of the dance."
"I see," Oliver laughed. It was a good few songs before a slow song came up, around ten thirty, and every once in a while till then they would hear a click or two. When the first slow song came around Oliver nervously looked at Katie.
"Do you like to dance slow songs?" Katie just nodded her head yes. Wood gently took her left hand into his right and placed his other on her side. It sent chills down, not only his but Katie's as well, spine as his hand graced her bare back. Katie properly moved her right hand on top his shoulder. A minuet into the song they heard it again.
"Click, Click, Click, Click," There was a long sound of continuous clicking. They turned once to smile but only once, Katie wanted this to be one of those times she dreamed about, where they would just get lost in each others eyes. Looking back at Oliver she was amazed at how quickly she tuned everything out, even the music. She wasn't sure if he was doing the same thing but she could only hope so. Falling into his presence, she lost all restraint and broke his hold only to wrap her self around him and press her face into his neck. She closed her eyes and breathed in his heavenly aroma. She didn't realize it was eleven till Oliver broke them apart.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Kats, the dance is done. Dumbledore just announced that house parties were being held in the common room till no later than one. Did you not hear him?"
"I guess I didn't," Katie admitted turning red. She noticed Oliver was holding out his hand.
"Should we go and party up stairs now? I'm sure Fred and George will be entertaining?"
"Yes I think we should," Katie took Oliver's hand and walked among the crowds of people heading back.
"Collin took a lot of pictures of us tonight," Oliver noted on the way back.
"Oliver, he was taking a lot of pictures of everyone. I wonder how many rolls of film he used," Katie said amused.
"True but I think he dedicated a whole roll to us!" Oliver laughed. When they got back to the common room they immediately saw Fred and George standing on tables dancing and making everyone laugh. Fred got a glimpse of Oliver.
"Oi Wood, get up here and Dance with us. Or are you here to baby-sit us?" Oliver shook his head,
"Even if I was here to baby-sit what difference would it make? You'd still drag me up there!" George laughed and to Katie's disliking Oliver let go of her hand to join the twins. Katie headed over to where Angelina was sitting and watching her boyfriend act like an idiot. Katie sat next to her and watched as Oliver got in the middle of the two and sang and danced along with them.
"I swear! What do I see in him?" Angelina said out of nowhere. Katie smiled,
"The same thing I see in Wood," Angelina grinned,
"Did you tell him yet?" Katie frowned.
"No. I got so wrapped up in dancing with him I didn't notice the time. I'll have to do it when people start going to bed." Angelina just nodded then returned to the scene. It was about twelve thirty when things were just staring to die down. Fred and George disappeared somewhere while Angelina was telling some first years exciting quidditch stories. She had no clue Ginny, Harry, Oliver and Katie all were talking about her.
"So she has no clue then?" Ginny asked.
"None. You really don't mind Harry canceling Wednesday night practice?" Katie asked.
"Of course not. Consider it a treat for tomorrow's victory."
"Here, here!" the other three said.
"Speaking of tomorrow, Oliver, wont Slytherin be a little nasty to you. Considering that you're reefing and that you'll be "biased"?" Ginny asked.
"Probably but can't do nothing about it can we?" Oliver said. As much as Katie enjoyed talking with Harry and Ginny, and as much as she thought it was cute they went to the dance together, Katie wanted them to leave so she could talk alone with Oliver and get a little time to make out. No! No making out! A kiss will be fine but he's a teacher, you're a student. There is going to have to be some guide lines between you two! Damn!
"Katie you ok?" Oliver asked seeing that Katie didn't hear his previous question.
"Hmm? Oh yeah I'm fine," Just then Fred and George came in the room. They passed by Harry and all of them, said hi, then headed over to where Angelina was. As they left, a round green ball, about the size of a gulf ball, rolled out of Fred's pocket.
"What's this?" Harry asked bending over to pick it up. Before either Oliver or Katie could tell him not to.
Katie laughed as she walked outside quickly with Wood to air out her dress. Of all people she and Oliver got hit the worst with the blast. Not as bad as Harry mind you. He and Ginny got the full blast. He was the one to pick up that damn little thing. Right after he asked, "What's this?" it exploded in his hand letting a foul green film and stench protrude the air. The whole common room filled with chaos as people either scrambled to their rooms, over to a window or out the portrait hole. Katie had grabbed a hold of Oliver and led the through the portrait hole to get outside. They passed a distraught McGonagal who allowed them to step out pass hours to relieve them of the stench and headed strait up to the common room to sort out the mess. Katie giggled even harder remembering the look Mcgonagal had on her face as she passed them. Wood just grumbled.
"I hope those two get a detention for this!" He wasn't laughing at all. He just shook his outfit vigorously trying to air it out.
"Oh Oliver Lighten up. This is nothing compared to what they did last year to our dorm room," Katie sniggered. Oliver raised an eyebrow questionably.
"What did they do?" Katie just blushed.
"You can ask them yourself but they got detention for three weeks," she said then started laughing again, "those two! I don't have any doubt they'll have any trouble with their joke shop!" Oliver finally laughed as well.
"No kidding!" They both laughed one more time before heading around the school grounds. It was a clear crisp night and there was a full moon hanging above the lake. Katie new it was the right time but how to tell him. She then got an urge that she had a week ago in Hogsmeade. He looked at her to see her smiling at him. Puzzled he asked,
"What?" Katie said nothing but turn red. She reached for his right hand and laced it with hers. She said nothing to him but kept walking. Her hand intertwined with his. Not that he minded but Oliver started to wonder what was up with her. They walked around for a while till she finally got up her nerves.
"Oliver, I need to tell you something that I should of told you a while ago," She stopped where they were and let go of his hand. He could tell she was a little uneasy so he led them over to a large tree for her to lean against. He didn't say anything just gave her an encouraging nod. Katie took a deep breath.
"I still like you." There she said it. Oliver stared at he puzzled.
"You still like me? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
"I was using the excuse that I wanted to torment you for fun. That's what I told Angelina but the truth is that I was scared."
"Scared? Why would you be scared?"
"Think Oliver," Katie said giving him a knowing look. It only took him a second to understand. He felt like the greatest heel on earth. What happen next made him feel worse. Katie slouched against the tree with her arms crossed. Her head bowed and a few tears running down her cheek did him in. He didn't know what to say except,
"Oh Katie!" Gently he lifted her head so he could look at her. Try and show her what he couldn't explain with words. Taking the palm of his fingers he brushed away her tears. He couldn't help what happen next. He just softy leaned in and pecked her lips with his. With a lovingly tone he whispered,
"I'm glad you told me and I'm sorry if I ever made you scared to show your feelings around me," Katie couldn't help but to melt into him as he ran his hand down her bare back. She saw a look in his eyes that she knew all too well. It was the look he got before he kissed her on the train years ago. Only this time she had a feeling that things were going to be different. She could see Oliver was fighting a battle and hoped he would loose soon cause she already gave in after that light peck. He soon caved in.
"Bloody hell!" he growled. She could see it in his eyes. That burning desire she felt in her heart. He pulled her into his grip tight and moved them against the tree. Removing an arm from around her he ran a finger across her bottom lip.
"Katie," he mumbled then leaned into her brushing his lips against her once more. A shiver ran down Katie's spine as her knees gave way and the kiss intensified. Lucky for her Oliver had a strong hold but even he was fighting gravities pull to have him collapse of sheer bliss. To keep upright he put his free hand against the tree and his lips crashed down on hers. It was a closed kiss that turned into a passionate open kiss. Hi mouth every once in a while would capture her bottom lip and his tongue freely explored the inside of her mouth. Katie just indulged into her emotions. Oliver became mesmerized by her tongue loosened his grip to feel her body more. She pulled him in forcefully first by placing her hands on his lower waist and pushing his hip against hers. Then roughly she grabbed his shirt and pulled to keep him against her, loving the feel of his firm chest against hers. Oliver grinned as he pushed her against the tree capturing her between it and his body. Supporting himself he placed both hands on either side of the tree as be broke the kiss to suck on a sensitive part of her neck. Katie just moaned as she wrapped an arm around him tightly and swung her right leg over his, rubbing her foot along his calf. Becoming lost in her thoughts she tilted her head back in ecstasy and ran her free hand through his soft brown hair. God I want this to go on forever. As if someone hit her across the head with a beaters bat she came to with her senses. She was at school and even though it was after midnight anyone could catch them. He was, after all, a teacher there. She had gone over in her mind how they could make this work when it happened but nothing seemed to fly. They would figure out something but for now she had to stop this. No matter how good it felt. Hoarsely she whispered,
"Oliver," It was a sultry tone and he figured she wanted to be kissed again. In one swift motion his lips were back on hers. As best as she could she mumbled,
'Oliver we got to stop before someone sees us!"
"Damn!" he grumbled and slowly backed away. They striated themselves out then began to walk back to the castle.
"So now what?" Katie quietly asked.
"We can talk about it in the morning. I'm to brain washed to even think strait," Katie just laughed but then thought of something else.
"Oliver is this going to be a mistake?"
"Why would it be a mistake?"
"Well I mean when you leave…" she trailed off not finishing what she was thinking. Oliver heard a tone in her voice he didn't like. He knew she was worried that he might not keep in touch like last time. He reached for her hand and intertwined it with his. He gave her a smile,
"No mistake. I'm going to Owl you every chance when I'm gone. I just hope you don't go off with another guy when I'm gone."
"I won't" Katie said with a wide smile. She tightened her grip on his hand as they finished walking back. Once inside they stopped at the main stairs.
"One more kiss?" Oliver asked. Katie nodded her head yes. It was a short kiss and before they knew it they were saying goodnight and heading off in separate directions, both with wide grins on their faces.
A/N~~~ OMG! I am so sorry this took so long! I have had one hell of a week. It was supposed to be done ages ago. But I got it done. I'll do my best to get the next chapter up quicker. Shout outs too…Swimgirl, pokelilpupe, dkscully, canimal, a late shout out to BoPeep and Nataku and of course my partner in crime Allie ;)