Chapter 2
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Setting- After practice in the stadium's parking lot.
Around me I see two other people. One that's tall, dark, emerald eyed, has a thunderbolt shaped scar on his forehead, and is well…gorgeous. He's my friend, ex-boyfriend, former lover, and he's still all I want. But, on the other hand, there's another one that is also tall, dark, and handsome, not gorgeous though. He's my friend, the shoulder I cried on, the lips that almost touched mine, and possibly my missing piece.
"So will you two be joining us for dinner?" Wood asked.
"No, I've got to bring Hermione back." Harry replied regretfully.
"Why don't you get a room for Hermione at the room we're staying at?" Wood said.
"Umm… Harry muttered. It's up to Hermione." Wood gave me a pleading look. I bit the corner of my bottom lip nervously. Should I? It took me a couple of seconds to answer.
"It's fine by me, is what I answered, I suppose."
"This is great!" Wood said excitedly.
"So where will we be eating dinner at?" Harry asked.
"Actually we're going clubbing." Wood said. A look of curiosity appeared on my face. Clubbing? I thought we were going to dinner? Wood glanced at me, and winked. I couldn't help myself my mouth formed a smirk. Harry saw me smirk and looked at me, then at Wood. He raised his eyebrow in confusion.
"Umm… Harry said. Am I missing something here?"
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"Its nothing mate, just an inside joke." Wood said.
Harry nodded his head as if he understood, but was obviously still confused. Wood smiled and laughed, I went along with him and laughed too. We continued to go on while Harry just stood there and watched us. I bet he thinks we're a bunch of lunatics, laughing for no reason, but the truth is Harry did look hilarious when he was all confused. I smiled to myself in my head. I stopped laughing and Wood did the same. Harry shrugged his shoulders, and grinned.
"So who's coming?" I asked.
"I am."
I turned around in the direction of the response and came face to face with a girl with dark auburn hair, light peach skin, and intense, but beautiful brown eyes. She wore a tan, strapless dress that was just about knee high and had matching stilettos. She also wore a dash of make up that made her look even more incredible. I just stood there in disbelief, but in the corner of my eye I saw Harry's jaw drop, but he closed his mouth and smiled at her. A hint of jealousy hit me. Harry never looked at me in that way before. I admit she looks pretty but… Harry's mine… I don't want to lose him to her…
"Hey Kate." Harry said. He approached her and whispered something in here ear that made her giggle, then he stepped back. "You look beautiful Kate." She blushed and poked Harry in the side.
"Oh stop Harry, I do not." Katie said, in embarrassment.
"But you are." Harry said confidently. He smiled at her again with a glint in his eyes, and turned toward Wood and me. "Kate and I are going ahead."
"Okay we'll meet you two there." Wood said. I watched Harry put an arm around Katie's shoulder, and lead her to a car parked in the distance. I glared at the sight at the two of them together in disgust. Wood, whom was behind me, stepped up next to me, and took my hand in his. He slowly lifted my hand to his lips and kissed it softly. "You're much prettier than her." I smiled at him for his thoughtfulness, but he could see the sadness and jealousy in my eyes. A single tear fell from my eyes. Wood wiped my tear away and squeezed my hand slightly, and tugged me. "Come on. We have to go."
"I don't have anything to wear." I objected.
"I'll take care of that." Wood brought me to his car, and opened the passenger's door. "Hop in." I nodded and went inside. He closed the door after I was in, and went around to the driver's side. He opened the door and slid into his seat. He turned on the ignition and began to drive. We went to the city and passed famous buildings, five star hotels, name brand clothing stores, and well-known restaurants. Harry had brought me to one of the restaurants here in the city, at night, for a date. Afterward we took a stroll in the park. We sat in the grass on a blanket that Harry brought for us and just stared at the stars. There in the park he told me he loved me for the first time. Yes, I know he it was corny, but it was sweet… I stopped thinking of the past and came back to reality. After what seemed like forever, but was actually only 15 minutes. Wood parked his car and turned off the engine.
"Where are we?" I asked. Wood pointed to a sign just above us. "Loui Vitton? Are you serious?" He didn't answer my question, but instead opened his door and went outside.
He walked around and opened my door and offered his hand to me.
"I don't shop here." Wood still didn't respond to me. I bit my lip, and took his hand and stepped onto the curb. He closed the door behind me and led me to this foreign store. Once inside, a woman greeted us who looked desperate to sell something.
"Hello, welcome to Loui Vitton. How may I help you?" the woman said.
"I need something for my friend here to wear to a club." Wood said.
"A club?" the woman repeated.
"Yes."
"Hmm…"the woman murmured. She began circling and examining me. "I know just the thing that will fit her perfectly."
"Great! May we see it?" Wood said.
"Follow me." The woman said. She led us towards the back of the store where there was two dressings rooms against the back wall. "Stay right here please. I'll be back with some items you can check out.
"Okay." I answered. Within a few minutes the woman came back with a whole rack of clothes. "Umm…" Wood pushed me a little to encourage me to take a look at these clothes. I strode near the stand and peered at the outfits. I hesitated to pick up any of the garments. I could tell the woman was growing impatient with me, so I grabbed a skirt and a shirt.
"Go try it on Hermione." Wood suggested. I nodded my head and walked into one of the dressing rooms. Inside I undressed and put on the skirt and shirt. It looked horrible on me. I can't show up to the club looking like this especially when Katie's appearance was so attractive. I made a fist in frustration and sighed aloud.
"Is everything okay in there?" the woman asked.
"Do you have any jeans or something?" I asked.
"Hold on." The woman said.
I waited patiently, when a pair of leather pants were passed over the door. I immediately seized the pants and studied it. The leather pants were the color of Harry's hair, and its texture was smooth and flexible. I took off the skirt I was wearing and carefully slipped on the pants. They fit me flawlessly. I moved around in the pants, it stuck to me tightly but it was comfortable.
"How is it?" Wood asked.
"Could you find me a halter-top?" I said.
"Umm…sure." Wood answered.
"Let me get that sir." the woman said.
"Thanks." Wood said relived. A few minutes later a dark blue halter-top was passed to me. I quickly put it on and scanned myself in the mirror. Looks good. I came out of the dressing room in the outfit. I heard Wood hold his breath and exhale. " You look…so…beautiful…" I beamed at him proudly. "You need a jacket and some shoes."
"No it's too much." I said.
"I insist." Wood said. "Excuse Miss, he was asking the woman that was helping us, could you find a matching jacket and shoes to go with her pants. She nodded and left. Wood strode towards me and hugged me from behind. I wasn't sure what to do. Should I hug him back, kiss him? I was absolutely confused. He kissed my neck playfully this tickled me. My head told me to kiss him back, but my heart said to stop this. I listened to my heart because I wanted Harry not Wood. I instantly pulled myself from Wood's hold on me. I looked at Wood his head was down. I knew what I did had hurt him. I frowned and turned away from him. The woman came back with a pair of black boots and a leather jacket that matched the pants. I slipped them on me. I looked fabulous but I felt bad cause of what I did to Wood.
"Is that all you need?" the woman asked.
"Yes." Wood said unenthusiastically.
"Okay, please follow me to the register." the woman said joyfully. I carried the clothes I wore to Harry's practice. We followed her to the register. The woman pressed the buttons on the cash register and announced the total to the both of us. "Your total is $819.62." I stood there in horror at how much the outfit I was wearing cost.
"You can't buy me this. It costs too much." I protested.
"It's fine." Wood said to me in a tone I'd never heard before. The way he said it was like he was heart-broken and angry at the same time. I just nodded my head not wanting to argue with him.
"How will you be paying for this purchase?" the woman asked.
"Cash." Wood said. The woman smiled who was very pleased. Wood gave her eight one hundred dollar bills and a twenty-dollar bill. She opened the cash register, placed the bills in a unseen place then gave Wood his change.
"Thank you, come again." The woman said. We left the store in silence and walked to the car parked in front. I half-expected Wood to open my door but he didn't instead he went to his side of the car and went in. I opened my door and slide in quietly. We drove in silence not one of us making a sound. Wood pulled into the Hilton Hotel driveway and he parked his car right in front. He came out of the car and went inside the hotel. After about ten minutes I exited the car and went into the hotel. I found Wood at the register, then a few minutes later he came up to me and handed me a key without saying a word. He left me and went into the elevator. I suppose he's going to his room to change. I sat down at a chair near a bar and in less than five minutes later Wood appeared next to wearing an extremely nice suit. He wore black pants, a Polo shirt that hung loosely around his well built body, a matching jacket and shoes. I looked at him from head to toe, he looked handsome, far beyond usual anyway. I grinned at him but he did nothing. I followed him back outside and into the car. Again we drove in silence. I wanted to tell him how much I was sorry, but I could tell he didn't want to speak to me so I didn't say anything. We arrived at the club. There was so many people there it was hard for us to find parking, but we did after about twenty minutes. We left the car and went to the entrance to the club. A big buff bodyguard was guarding the door holding a list of names. Wood went up to him.
"Do you have reservations?" the bodyguard asked.
"Yes I do." Wood answered.
"Name?" the bodyguard said.
"Wood. Oliver Wood." He said. The bodyguard nodded his head and let us in. I had no idea that here in this club more controversy was to come,and if there wasn't enough already…
End of Chapter 2
A/N: I hope you liked this chapter I kept arguing with myself with what to do with Hermione and Wood, hehe.. But just to let you know something you wouldn't expect is coming. Sorry if I spelled Loui Vitton wrong or something related to that. Umm.. this chapter is dedicated to my friend K.M. thanks for all the help…Well, till next time. -Ayaka620