(You guys rock! I wish everyone were as nice as you people are.)

Oh, and Arin-I can't believe Mr. White knows the lyrics to "I'm Not OK." I mean, who would've thought that he listens to My Chemical Romance? You should have seen the look on your face when he started singing it with me. You looked so freakin funny! And if Drew EVER moons me again, I'm going to kick his ass. BTW, turn on your goddamn cell phone!

(By the way, this chapter has a bit more angst to it. I hope it doesn't seem too screwed up.)

"Tears from eyes run, cold and sad. Pick me up now, I need you so bad."-Blink-182

"Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to today's match between Puddlemere United and the Appleby Arrows!"

The crowd erupted into cheers as the two teams made their way out onto the field. Katie looked around nervously, trying to ignore the hundreds of eyes watching her.

"The lineup for the Appleby Arrows today will be Willons, Hill, Jeter, Wright, Gates, Arter, and Lefroy! And the lineup for Puddlemere United is Riley, Holden, McBride, Kiser, Reynolds, Wood, and Bell! Katie Bell will be taking the place of Eliza Trine who has quit due to pregnancy. Let's see if all the rumors about Katie Bell's excellent skills are true!"

Katie followed suit with Brooke, who kicked off and took her position in the air. The referee strode out onto the field and opened the crate of balls. The bludgers shot out, one narrowly missing Brooke, and the golden snitch hovered in front of Mike for a moment before disappearing.

The referee picked up the quaffle, whistle in mouth. "3, 2, 1," and she blew the whistle as she tossed the quaffle in the air.

"Riley seizes the quaffle-passes Holden-Appleby in possession-intercepted by Riley who passes Bell," the announcer began. "Bell dives, nice swerve-passes Holden-passes Bell. Bell fakes out Jeter-dodges Hill, and................ Scores! Katie Bell scores the first of the match for Puddlemere United!" The crowd was cheering loudly as Katie dodged a bludger. "It's Appleby in possession! Jeter-Hill-Jeter-hit by bludger! Holden in possession now, dodges Arter, swerves past Gates-the quaffle is intercepted by Hill! Hill dodges McBride, fakes to Jeter, saved by Oliver Wood!" The crowd cheered once more as Oliver tossed the quaffle to Katie, who took off down the field.

"Bell has the quaffle, almost hit by bludger, swerves around Wright-passes Holden-passes to Riley-Bell-Riley-score for Puddlemere! Sean Riley scores for Puddlemere! Jeter with the quaffle-passes Hill- interception by Bell-passes Riley-FOUL! Sean Riley has been hit by Eric Arter's club!"

The crowd's cheering immediately turned to boos and insults as Sean flew forward to take the penalty shot.

"Sean Riley taking penalty..............puts it past Lefroy! And Puddlemere is up 30-0! Where is that golden snitch? Katie Bell for Puddlemere now in possession, I must say she's doing an excellent job-passes Riley-passes Holden-Holden fakes pass to Riley and tosses Bell-Bell passes forward to Holden-Bell scores! Puddlemere leads 40-0! Jeter in possession-hit by bludger-Hill fakes out Riley-shoots................I DON'T BELIVE IT! Oliver Wood pulls off the Starfish and Stick! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!" The cheering got even louder as Oliver pulled himself back onto his broomstick. "And, Bell in possession-no Holden-Riley passes Bell-Riley-Bell dives, reverse passes to Holden-Riley-and Emily Kiser is diving with Michael Willons hot on her heels! And, SHE HAS IT! SHE HAS THE SNITCH! EMILY KISER PULLS OFF THE WIN FOR PUDDLEMERE UNITED!"

Katie landed and hugged Emily. The cheering of the crowd was deafening and seemed as if it would never end. Oliver grabbed Katie and hugged her. "Told you, you could do it."

"Katie!" Alicia, Angelina, and the twins burst through the door of the Leaky Cauldron where the team was celebrating. "Oh my god, you kicked ass!" Angelina squealed, hugging Katie. "You too, Oliver! It's not everyday someone pulls off the Starfish and Stick." Oliver grinned.

"Just got lucky," he said. "I thought I was going to break my neck."

"So did we," George said. "I was going to call first dibs on your broomstick."

"So, Katie," Fred said. "How's it feel to be famous?"

"I'm not 'famous'," Katie said. "People just like me more like you."

"Gee, don't I feel loved?" Fred muttered.

"I remember our first match," Angelina reminisced.

"Ugh, so do I," Katie groaned. Everybody laughed.

"That's right, I forgot about what happened afterward," Fred said.

"Well, I didn't," Katie muttered.

"What happened?" Mike asked, sitting down.

"Those two," Katie said, throwing a disgusted look at the twins, "Stole my clothes while I was in the shower after the game and I had to run around after them in my towel."

"What is it with you and towels?" Oliver asked. "Is it your hobby to run around in them?"

Katie rolled her eyes. "No," she said. "But some people find it fun to steal my clothes for kicks."

"Hey, we could have taken the towel too," Fred said. "But we're not that mean."

"Bullshit," Katie muttered.

"Hello, Katie."

Katie looked up and was dismayed to see Roger standing next to her. "Hey Roger," she mumbled.

"Fabulous game," Roger told her. "Absolutely amazing."

"Thanks."

"Hey, do you think I could have a word with you alone?" Roger asked.

"Oh, well, I'm kind of busy," Katie said, casting a glance at Oliver.

"It'll only take a minute."

"I don't really think-"

"Please?"

Katie sighed. "Fine," she said. "I'll be right back, guys." She got up and followed Roger outside and looked at her feet.

"I've missed you," Roger said. Katie didn't respond, but continued to stare at her feet. "I haven't stopped thinking about you."

"You know," Katie suddenly said. "I don't think you understand how much you hurt me."

"I thought you were getting over that," Roger said.

"No, I am over it," Katie said firmly. "And, I'm over you."

"I know you don't mean that," Roger said.

"Oh really?" Katie snapped. "Then I guess you don't know much."

"Whatever happened to forgiveness?" Roger asked.

"Forgiveness?" Katie laughed. "You expect me to forgive you for what you did to me?"

"Well, yeah."

"You've got to be kidding me!" Katie exclaimed. "Look, I'm not going to lie to you. I loved you. I thought you were the only person I'd ever be with or want to be with."

"It can still be that way," Roger said.

"No, no it can't," Katie said. "Because I love someone else."

"Who, Wood?" Roger spat.

"Yes, as a matter of fact," Katie said. Roger shook his head several times and stared at her, before grabbing her and kissing her. Suddenly, he was pulled off of Katie and he and Oliver were both on the ground, Oliver having just punched him.

"Stop it!" Katie cried. "Stop!" She pulled on Oliver's shoulder and he scrambled up, leaving Roger on the ground. "What the hell is wrong with you?" Katie yelled. She spun around and took off, running down the street.

"Katie, wait!" Oliver yelled, running after her. A few people had gathered around Roger and helped him back inside. "Katie, stop!" Oliver pulled on her shoulder.

"Why did you do that?" Katie screamed.

"I'm sorry! I just-"

"No!" Katie yelled. "Just go away!"

"Hang on!" Oliver said. "I'm sorry! I overreacted and I got jealous and I-"

"Do you have any idea what he did to me?" Katie suddenly said softly.

"Yes," Oliver said. "That's why I got mad and-"

"No," Katie said. "No, you don't. You don't have any idea."

"What do you-"

"He used to abuse me."

The only sound was of their breathing as silent tears ran down Katie's face.

"What?" Oliver whispered, taken aback.

"He used to abuse me. Roger used to abuse me," Katie repeated. "When we were together, he would hit me and beat me up. But, I never thought what he was doing was wrong."

"How could you not know it was wrong?"

"Because, I loved him," Katie said softly.

"How can you love someone who does something like that to you?" Oliver asked.

"I don't know," Katie said. "I thought that he loved me. I thought that everything would be ok as long as I didn't upset him. And, every time he hurt me, he always apologized afterwards. He told me he was sorry and that he loved me."

"How can you forgive that?" Oliver whispered.

"I don't know!" Katie cried. Oliver wrapped his arms around her.

"I'm sorry," he whispered. "I'm sorry about everything."

"No," Katie said. "Don't. Oliver, until now, I never thought I'd let myself fall in love again. I was scared. I didn't want to go through it again. I was damaged inside. And then, when I met you again, I don't know what happened. You know how you told me you have to take a leap of faith for your dreams and the things you want? Well, I guess that's what I did. When I met up with you again, and we started hanging out again, I didn't understand what was happening. I started to feel things I only felt when I was with Roger, but then I got scared because I was feeling more than that. But, it also felt like everything would be ok. Even though I was scared, I was ok. Even if I wanted to, I wouldn't have been able to keep myself from you. I was falling in love with you, Oliver. You saved me from myself. I'd fallen down and you picked me up."

Oliver brushed away some of Katie's tears and held her even tighter. "Katie, I want you to know that I'd never do anything to hurt you. I've never been in love before, but I know that I love you. When I'm with you, I get this weird feeling, like if I lost everything else but you, I'd be ok."

Katie didn't say anything for a moment, but held onto him. "I never told anyone," she whispered, breaking the silence.

"Why?"

"I don't know. I just didn't."

"Katie, you should have told someone," Oliver said. "What he was doing was harmful and dangerous."

"I know," Katie whispered. "And I'm sorry I didn't."

"I love you," Oliver mumbled.

"I love you too," Katie whispered. "I'm going to go home now."

"Want me to come with you?" Oliver asked.

Katie nodded and Oliver walked her back home. "See you later," Katie said, resting her head on his shoulder as Oliver hugged her before kissing her goodbye.

(There you have it. Spread some luvin'-review. BTW, if you don't know what the Starfish and Stick is, it's a move from the book, Quidditch Through the Ages, where the Keeper hangs onto their broomstick by hanging from only one foot and hand. Next update will be as soon as possible. Softball practice kills.)