Missing Piece

Chapter1

Disclaimer: I own none of these characters that honor belongs to J.K. Rowling.

A/N: This is the edited version of chapter one, but the content is basically the same.

There he is…. Green eyes, black hair…everything I want back. I continued to watch him as he approached the table. I looked at my side and saw Ron sitting there.

"Hey Ron." Harry said as he graciously took a seat next to him.

"Why are you late getting here mate?" Ron asked.

"I had some errands to do. But I've got quidditch practice today." Harry replied.

"So do I. By the way, did you catch the quidditch match last night?" Ron asked as I watched my best friend and my ex talk about quidditch. Why do they always leave me out of the conversation when they know I… but my thoughts were interrupted by a hand waving in my face.

"Mione?" Harry said.

"Yes?" I answered.

"Its nothing but I was just wondering if you would like to go to my playoff match tomorrow, Ron's going and so is Lavender, Ginny, and Draco." Harry asked as I smiled and nodded.

"Great!" Harry said enthusiastically and offered me the ticket. I slowly reached for it and for an instant my fingertips touched his hand. I got a sudden jolt but he felt nothing…

"Thanks" I said. He grinned at me and I acquired a tingly sensation at the pit of my stomach.

"So how is it like to play with old Wood and Bell again?" Ron asked.

"Wood?" I questioned without thinking.

"Yeah…remember I'm on the same team as him?" Harry said.

"I must have forgotten." I whispered. I forced a smile and laughed. I sounded so stupid…saying Wood's name.

"Well, I have to go to practice it starts at four." Ron said and bade goodbye.

"Sorry Mione but I've got to go too." Harry said and stood up.

"Harry, is it okay if I come along?" I asked.

"Course, more the merrier." I nodded at Harry and thanked him. "Follow me."

"Okay." I replied and he led me outside.

"I hope you don't mind traveling by broom, I know how you are when it comes to traveling by air." Harry said.

"No it's fine." I watched as Harry mounted his broom and offered his hand to me, to get on. I took his hand and sat in back of him.

"Hold on." I grabbed onto him, just above the waist and we blasted off with a burst of speed. In the air memories flooded back to me of cold, and dark but beautiful moonlit night rides. Memories from the past, when we were still in love and now…. well I'm still in love but not….

"Hermione?"

"Yes?"

"We're almost there." He pointed down to a rather big stadium and showed me where we'll be landing.

"Isn't that?" I wondered out loud.

"Yup. This is where we went to watch the World Cup just before our 4th year." I gave Harry half a smile as we began to land inside the stadium field. Once on the ground Harry got off his broom then helped me off. A familiar voice called Harry. Both Harry and I turned around in the direction of the call.

"Wood!" Harry said. I watched as Harry and Wood gave each other high fives. He doesn't even notice me….

"Just in time Harry, we're about to warm up." Wood said anxiously. I looked at Wood as he turned his head slightly and made eye contact with me.

"Hermione Granger! Long time no see." Wood said amazed and I felt myself blush creep to my cheeks when another person walked over to us.

"Hi Kate." Harry said.

"Hello Harry." Katie replied. She gave him a warm smile when she noticed me next to Harry and said my name.

"Hermione! It's a surprise to see you." Katie yelled and came towards me as she extended her arms out. I returned the gesture and we hugged each other.

"I came here to visit and watch all you play tomorrow. Is that okay?" I asked.

"Of course!" Katie responded.

"Thanks." I said.

"Well, come on we've got to practice." Wood said and walked forward as he led the way. I followed him and so did Harry and Katie. Minutes passed and we remained quiet until Katie broke the silence.

"So are you two back together?" Katie asked innocently. I glanced at Harry in embarrassment, yet hopeful, but no emotion was on his face. He didn't even glance at me.

"No." Harry answered and I nodded.

"But we're still best friends." I said. Friends… I liked it better when we were boyfriend and girlfriend. I shook my head at my thoughts…but it's true.

"Isn't it weird for you two?" Katie asked once more and I looked into Harry's eyes but there was still no reaction.

"No." Harry said again. No… The word kept repeating itself in my mind and it made my head spin. I wanted to yell out "Yes!" But instead I did the rational thing and nodded my head in agreement.

"That's…good." Katie said.

"We've both moved on and are fine with each other." Harry said and by this time my blood was boiling. He didn't even let me speak, and who said we've both moved on cause I haven't…I stopped talking to myself and came to the realization that I haven't moved on…This whole time for the past few months I've been a complete phony pretending everything was fine, when it wasn't. I thought I was depressed, but I was really mad at Harry….

"Shall we begin practice?" Wood asked.

"Yes." Harry replied.

"Okay then!" Wood said as I walked over to the stands and sat down. I watched as he yelled over to the rest of the team, and walked to the middle of the field.

"Pair up." Wood said and looked towards the stands. He glanced at me and winked. I automatically blushed and turned away. He just winked at me! I thought but was interrupted when I heard Harry's voice in the distance. I turned my attention towards the field and frowned when I saw Harry approaching Katie.

"Hey Kate would you like to be partners?" Harry asked as Katie smiled at him and nodded.

I felt an intense throbbing in my chest…Am I feeling sad or jealous? I thought as I continued to keep an eye on Harry and Katie. They mounted their brooms and started to pass a bludger back and forth to one another. I sighed and closed my eyes when I felt a light tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw Wood standing there.

"Hey." He said as he took a seat next to me. I didn't pay attention to him and continued to observe Harry and Katie. As I watched them, I began to drift into my once more. That's my man… well ex man now. I heard them laughing and glanced their way and saw Harry chase Katie around. How could he do that? He's up there flirting with Bell! But then again we are broken up…I sighed and frowned. I-I wonder if they have feelings for each other? I thought sadly but heard Wood's voice, interrupting my mind

"Hermione did you hear me?" Wood said and I shook my head in response.

"Are you ready?" He repeated.

"Ready for what?"

"Warm ups." He said and placed his hand in front of me. I hesitated, but took it. What am I doing? I shouldn't be here.

"I'm having second thoughts about this, I'm not…"I began but, Wood cut me off before I could finish speaking.

"You'll be fine. Trust me."

Those words…

Flashback

I looked around the room and saw that every seat and table was occupied. I continued to look around when I felt a featherlike rub on my hand. I abruptly stopped gaze and turned my attention to the person in front of me. I was met by an intense stare from a pair of green eyes and I gave a small smile. "Harry." I whispered, in a barley audible voice.

"Did you say something love?" Harry said.

"It's nothing…" I said and smiled once more.

"You sure?" He said as he took a hold of my hand and gave it a little squeeze. I returned the act of kindness and squeezed back. He lifted my hand to his soft succulent lips and kissed it. I bit my lip, out of nervousness and watched him as he leaned towards me and met his lips with mine. I closed my eyes as we kissed. Each kiss hungrier and more passionate than the last, but I slightly pushed Harry away and whispered in his ear.

"Not here." He nodded and got up. He signaled me to get up too and I did as he suggested. Harry took me by the hand and led me outside. I looked at him confused.

"Come on." Harry said and walked forward still holding onto me.

"Where are we going?"

"Trust me." Harry said. I bit my lip again, and nodded.

"Okay."

End of Flashback

It was an unforgettable night that changed our lives, but I had no knowledge that the days after that night, we would end forever. But there was one person who was there for me after all of it.

I said his name quietly. "Wood…"

"Hermione?" Wood said and it took me a couple of seconds to come back into focus.

"Thank you." I leaned towards Wood and gave him a hug. He hugged me back and cradled me while we sat there in the stands. Tears came falling down my face before I could stop them. "Thank you for being…" More tears fell down my cheeks. He took my face in his hands and wiped away my tears with his thumb. He slowly pulled my face closer to his. He's going to kiss me… I stared into his eyes mine, still filled with tears. Wood paused for a moment and looked at me as if asking for permission to kiss me. I answered his question by closing my eyes… I felt his breath on me, his lips almost on mine….

"Wood!" I opened my eyes.

"Wood, come on man!" One of his teammates was called him from the field. Wood gave me an apologetic expression.

"Go ahead." He nodded his head and walked away. I breathed in deeply and sighed. I wiped away my tears with the back of my hand as I looked down the field and stared at Wood…Maybe he's my missing piece…

A/N: Well, that's the end of my first chapter, I know it was short but I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did writing it and this chapter is dedicated to my friends. Now, Please be a responsible reader and review. Thanks. Till next time- Ayaka620