DISCLAIMER: I'm sure you all know by now that the characters etc. are all from J.K. Rowling and the story line is mine!

AN: Hello all, sorry that I haven't updated in a while but look… here I am with another chapter for you. Hope you like it and thanks for the nice reviews for the last one. And yes, about Gennifer only being 11 when Cedric is 15 I know that's a little weird (and icky) but there's kind of a personal story behind which my friends might recognise… I'm not endorsing the fact that 11 year olds should be dating 15 year olds. To another news… I finally saw the Prisoner of Akzaban yesterday… and it was GREAT!!! But I'm sure you all know that… and if not… go see it! Anyway I won't keep you ant longer so on with chapter 15:

CHAPTER 15: Take it fast and take it slow

"What was all that about?" Cedric asked as we were a fair bit away from the change rooms.

"Oh, ummm…" I didn't really know how to say this. "I haven't really told anyone that we're back together" I said biting my lip.

"Why not?" he asked looking down at me.

"Well I just haven't found the right time yet, I suppose" I said feeling kind of awkward.

"Are you sure this is what you want?" he asked suddenly.

"Yeah, what do you mean?" I didn't like where this was heading.

"Oh I don't know. It's just sometimes it seems that you don't really want to be with me. Like I'm just a comfort thing."

"Don't be stupid. I want to be with you! I want you!" I said putting my hands on his cheeks. "I'm happy when I'm with you Cedric."

"Are you sure that you don't still have feelings for Wood?" He looked genuinely concerned.

"No! I mean, not anymore. That's over now. I'm with you now." Had he seen Wood and me? It would have looked pretty bad I suppose.

"Well all I ask is that you're honest with me. That's all."

"Sure thing. You know I am" I said. He must have heard the sad tone in my voice because he changed the subject.

"Has anyone ever told you you're gorgeous?" he asked with a smile.

"Oh yeah, all the time!" I joked.

"And modest too," he said. As he did he wrapped his arms around my body and lifted me up. I put my hands on his shoulders and held on. With his shoulder he opened the door to an empty classroom and carried me inside. He placed me softly on one of the table and let his hands fall to my hips. Then he pulled me close to him. I leaned in and kissed his bottom lip gently. He let out a sigh and kissed me roughly. He put his tongue in my mouth and massaged my own tongue with his. As he did this he moved his hands through my robes. I ran my fingers along his back feeling his muscles and his toned body. His hands ventured further until they went under my top. I broke our kiss.

"Not yet Cedric," I said. I didn't really think that I was ready for that.

"What's wrong Ange?" he asked.

"Nothing, just I think we should take it slowly.

"It's just a little touch," he said grinning and leaning in again.

"No Cedric," I said leaning away. "Not yet."

He frowned. "You never used to be this uptight," he said angrily. I was surprised.

"I just want to take it a bit slower, that's all. Why are you so angry?"

"Oh nothing Ange," he said stepping away from me. "I think you've changed. Look anyway," he said running his hands through his hair, "I have to go now. You know, Quidditch practise. I'll see you later."

"OK then. Have fun," I said and waved as he left. That was rather odd. But I decided not to let it bother me. I didn't want to be upset again. I was probably just making a big deal out of nothing, as usual.  

I headed back to the common room. Maybe I could get some homework done before Sunday so I would more free time. I climbed through the portrait hole and was surprised to see the common room almost empty except a few second years that were playing wizard chess in one corner.

I walked into my dorm and the girls weren't there. Oh well, no matter. I gathered some of my school stuff and went back downstairs. I found that I could concentrate better in front of the fire.

I sat there alone for almost an hour and I actually got a bit done. I heard the portrait swing open and someone come in. It was Wood.

"Hey Angie, how's it going?" he asked looking over.

"I'm OK Wood. And yourself?" I replied.

"Oh yeah, I'm alright. What are you up to?" he said and sat down on the lounge across from me.

"Oh this?" I said looking at my textbook. "Just some research for Potions."

"How is that going anyway?" he asked looking very serious. "You know with that certain someone."

"Hmmm, as good as expected. He just as bad as ever."

"I expect he won't be much better after the Bludger incident," Wood said with a laugh.

"Oh yeah, I forgot about that. How is Fred anyway?"

"I don't know. He is still not back from McGonagall's office."

"Oh," I said. This conversation didn't seem to be going anywhere. I hated awkward moments.

"Listen Ange can I ask you something?" he asked looking up at me.

"Sure, go ahead," I said somewhat suspicious.

"When were you going to tell me about you and Cedric?" Good one! Trust Wood to get us from one awkward situation to one ten times more awkward.

"Ummm, soon," I said knowing full well that it was not a good answer.

"You know Ange, I don't really believe you" he replied. Great, what was I meant to say now?

"I just didn't know how to say it," I said biting my lip again.

"You know you can tell me these things," he said edging forward on his seat.

"Can I?" I asked. "I mean after the way you reacted when I told you the other thing." I looked nervously over at the second years but they were completely engrossed in their game.

"Sure you can. I'm happy for you. I don't like seeing you unhappy," he said blinking slowly.

"Ha!" I couldn't help but laugh. After all he had caused a fair deal of my unhappiness. He looked hurt. "Sorry Wood," I apologised. "Thanks."

"For what?" he asked with a questioning look.

"For caring," I said.

"Just returning the favour," he said slyly.

"What gives you the idea that I ever cared about you?" I asked laughing.

"Ummm, do I really need to mention your sacrifice" he replied.

"No, no you don't" I said getting up. "I'm going to have a shower and go down to dinner."

"Can I join you?" he asked quickly. I raised my eyebrows at him.

"For the shower or dinner?" I asked.

"Ummm, let me think," he said with a grin. "I think dinner will do for now."

"OK, just this once then," I said smiling. "See you back here in half an hour."

"OK, then" he replied with a grin and walked up the stairs to his dorm.

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Mmmmmm, cute Wood! He's so great isn't he??? Anyway, hoped you liked the chapter… please review so I can know how you're liking the story. Thanks guys… love L.A