Heylo! Can't wait to start this chapter, it's going to be awesome… well at least I hope. Anyways, thanks for all your reviews and support. Here I go… get ready for some story! Hehehe. Oh yeah, and thanks to my friend B (BlueSky001)!
CrazyTalk32- I'm glad you liked it, its that short because I pre-wrote the story and I cant really make it longer without making some mistakes that happen later on. Thanks for reading; my next stories chapters will be as long as Between Us!
Jagged Epiphany- Oh I absolutely hate it when I lose my hard work. Its happened millions of times to me before, you just have to cool off and get inspired again. I feel really bad for you, I hope things are working out okay, and I'm glad you read and are enjoying this story. I highly recommend my other story, 'Between Us' which is long, but finished, if you want to read anything else. I'll check to see if I read 'Old Faces, New Tricks'. If there is any Alicia/George, I think I'll love it.
Lauren- you have such a brilliant mind for these things. I probably would have them going after one another with pranks if I had more time, but as I've said before, this is pre-written and I'm really excited about my new story coming up after this one, which I think a lot of you will love! Thanks for the review; I really enjoy hearing from you! Oh yeah, and George is a major hottie… give me some water cause he's on fire! … No seriously, give me some water; I'm drooling all over the place when I see him.
1 noya- yeah, I can go fluff crazy sometimes… but it's just natural! LOL! Um, I know, it was fluffy like a bunny, but I enjoyed writing it, and I'm glad you liked it. yeah, I think I got a bit of the idea from Spiderman, but what way is better than an upside down kiss? LOL!
Snowgrl- I'm glad you liked it, I always enjoy new readers! This is just a quick story thing, but Between Us is better! Lol! Anyways, thanks for the review, I know, I get too lazy to sign in sometimes too!
"a new fan"- Interesting name, I like it a lot! No joke. Thanks I'm glad the story was interesting for you, I'm updating, wahoo! I love new reviews, you made my day!
Sunnysweetie- oh the agony of suspense! I hate it when authors do that to me, but as for me doing it to other people; I find it quite fun so I can't really blame them! Anyways, as always I enjoy your reviews! Thanks!
Calypso- been a long time since we've talked, can't wait to chat again. Thanks for the review; I'm so glad you liked it! Cannot wait for Christmas… but I guess I'm going to have to.
Emma- your reviews always make me laugh! Oh yes, Alicia shows her evil side by leaving him upside down in the tree, but she had to get him back! Hehehe… I would love to make them longer as far as the chapters go, but they've all been pre-written. If you like this though, I'm sure you will like my next story, whose chapters range from 5-10 pages in usual. Sorry I can't make these ones longer, but will you still love me?
Special Note From The Author: (me!)
I know that it might get annoying when I reply to every review before my chapter, but I really enjoy being able to talk about your reviews or thank you, and I know I always feel special when people mention me before their chapters get started! Anyways, on another note, I'm sorry it might take a bit longer for me to update sometimes, but it is near the Christmas holidays, and between school and extra-curricular activities (such as plays, choirs, solo's, you know the drill) things start to get REALLY busy. Thanks to everyone for your patience regarding this matter.
Disclaimer- me no own, you no sue. I get so bored of this…
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Part 8- Falling
George's POVI watched Alicia walk away from me, feeling fire on my lips. What had just happened? Whatever it was, I liked it. But of course, I could now feel my face growing hot along with the tingling sensation on my lips. Why was I blushing when no one was around? What was there to be embarrassed about? But of course, god made me shy, and it annoys me.
I realized that I was hanging upside down, my arms over my head. Great. How was I supposed to get out of this one?
"Hello!" I called. "Anyone?"
No one was there.
CREAK.
I looked around. What was that noise?
SNAP.
I couldn't see what was making that noise, and then I noticed I was jerked down slightly. I looked up to where my feet were tied, and I saw the branch on which I was attached, slowly breaking. I looked down at the ground and gulped. This was going to hurt.
CRACK!
The ground and I collided forcefully. I felt like a fish out of water, because my legs were attached together and I was pushing myself onto my arms as I sat confused on the ground. I held my head that felt like it was going to split from everything whirling around me.
To add to my misfortune, I noticed that I had fallen in a bush. Simply wonderful. I pulled my legs to me and tried to untie myself. I only managed to get one foot out of the loop, so I stood up and tried to get myself out of the bush.
I tripped and fell out of the bush, the log still attached to my foot whacking me in the head. I groaned and felt even dizzier than before. I swear that I was about to pass out, but instead, I stood up and dragged myself to the castle.
I walked through the portrait hole after saying, 'blundering trolls'. I sure felt like one. I got stuck because the log was stuck in the portrait. I tugged on the rope and then I started jerking it forcefully. It still wouldn't come.
I noticed Katie, Angelina, Fred and Lee watching me. I grabbed my leg and pulled but it just wouldn't come. I threw a frustrated yell and then yanked my foot out of the rope, hearing the loud clunk of the log echo as it fell on the ground.
"George…?" Fred said slowly.
I tried to step forward but I tripped and fell behind the couch where they couldn't see me. I wanted to stay there and never have to look at them again, but I knew I couldn't so I climbed onto my unsteady feet once again.
"Hi." I said.
Katie walked over to me and started pulling at my hair. In her fist she clenched leaves and sticks.
"What the hell were you doing?" Angelina asked.
I shook my head quickly like a wet dog and stepped away from Katie who was picking everything out of my hair.
"I'm fine, Katie. I was just sitting around." I answered.
"Sitting around in a bush?" Lee asked.
I gulped. "As a matter of fact, yes." I said stubbornly.
They all coughed over a laugh.
"I'm heading to bed." I said. And with that, I walked up the stairs and to my room.
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SPLASH!
I felt coldwater drip all over me and I jumped out of bed.
"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?" I yelled.
In front of me stood Fred and Lee, smiles across their faces, a bucket in their hand. (A/N: yay! Buckets!)
"You wouldn't wake up. It's five minutes to class. POTIONS." Fred said.
Lee nodded. "We couldn't wake you up!" He said seriously.
I paused. "Five minutes?" I asked.
They nodded.
"We're going to be late if we don't run to class right now." Lee said. "We'll see you there."
They left. THEY, were going to be late? WHAT ABOUT ME? I jumped out of my clothes and ran into the cold shower. I slid my dress shirt on, clinging my tie on one shoulder and pulling my pants on, running down the stairs while trying to do up the button on them.
I smashed headlong into someone, and realized as I sat on the ground, that my head was going to split in two.
"I am so sorry, I was late and I didn't see where I was going!" A familiar voice pleaded.
I looked up. "Alicia?" I asked.
She stared at me and grabbed my hand pulling me up. "Oh… hey." She said.
I finished doing up my button and began doing up the buttons on my blouse as she did the same.
"Shall we run?" I asked.
She nodded and we both shot down the halls of the school, trying to do up our ties as we carried our bags on one shoulder. We ran down the stairs of the dungeon, going in circles as it led us down. I looked ahead and saw the last of the students walking into the class, and we made it just in time, running to our seats and slamming ourselves down in them.
"Holy crap." I heard Lee say. "Holy freaking crap."
"You were fast, my brother." Fred said.
I laughed and looked at Alicia as she brushed her hair into two messy pigtails. We were both late.
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I sat down at the lunch bench and rubbed my tired eyes. The only time Alicia and I talked this morning was when we were rushing to class. I must admit it looked like she was nervous and embarrassed around me.
I shoved some toast into my mouth and stood up. I looked up at the cloud ceiling of the great hall. You could tell it was autumn. I loved this time of the year. The colours were amazing. It was the first day of autumn and of course, being an enchanted school, all the leaves were already changed colour overnight.
"I'm going." I said. I didn't know why I wanted to leave before Alicia got here, but oh well.
As I walked out of the entrance of the Great Hall, Professor McGonagol passed me.
"Mr. Weasley." I heard her say.
I turned and smiled sheepishly at her. "Yes?" I asked.
"I believe this is yours," She said, pushing a log into my arms.
The log was oh so familiar, the string still attached to it.
"Thanks…" I said, giving a fake smile.
"I trust you will be more careful with your belongings?" She said, her thin lips smiling at me.
"I'll try." I answered.
I watched her walk away from me and I went outside dropping the log near a tree. I sat against a large tree and looked out at all the colours of autumn. I leaned my head back against the tree and closed my eyes.
I felt a hand on my cheek and I opened my eyes to see Alicia crouching beside me.
"Hey." She said.
I tried to smile and say hello back, but all that came out of my mouth was, 'Umaffgh' and my mouth was too slack to move.
She laughed and took my hand, pulling me up. "Are you avoiding me, Weasley?"
I smiled this time. "No… well sort of." I answered truthfully.
She sighed with a smile. "Why do you have to be so shy sometimes?"
I laughed. "Well prepare to be shocked." I said.
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OOOOH! What's he going to do? You must wait… yes, you must. But don't worry; the next chapter is coming soon! Please Review. Much thanks!
-Kit