Chapter 20
"Katie! Oliver! Over here dears!" Katie smiled before grabbing Oliver's hand and dragging him over to where her parents and brother were standing on the platform. She hugged each of them tightly before turning back to Oliver. Although his stomach had just hosted an explosion of butterflies, he managed to put on a smile and look comfortable.
"Mum, Dad, Paddy, you all know Oliver. Oliver these are my parents like you remember and ... I daresay you've also met Paddy," Katie said with a mischievous grin.
Oliver smiled and shook Katie's father's hand saying, "Good to see you again, Mr. Bell."
"Oh please, call me Daniel." Oliver nodded and turned to Katie's mother, who offered her hand, smiling. Oliver took it and was about to say something when she interrupted him.
"You can call me Aimee."
"Good to see you again ... Aimee." Aimee smiled warmly as Oliver turned to Patrick, who shook Oliver's hand firmly.
"Oy! You two don't think you're getting off without saying goodbye?!" Katie rolled her eyes and looked to her left, where the Weasley twins, along with Angelina and Alicia were looking at them. Fred and George were fervently waving them over.
"We'll be right back, Mum."
"Of course dear." With that, Oliver slipped his hand into Katie's and the two walked over to see their friends.
"Merlin you guys! You know how I hate goodbyes!"
"It's only for two weeks or so, Kates. Don't spring a leak!" Katie smacked Fred upside the head. Angelina looked at her watch and then sighed exasperatedly.
"Sorry guys, but I've got to go. I'll see you all at Katie's on the 26th!" Angelina hugged Katie, Oliver, Alicia, and George quickly before turning to Fred. She kissed him on the cheek, but Fred apparently had other ideas in mind, as he pulled her forward and into a rather passionate kiss. Oliver and George catcalled as Alicia and Katie just laughed. A few moments later, Angelina was finally able to break out of Fred's grasp. She attempted to glare, but a smile overtook her face. "You git!" She kissed him once more lightly before running off to meet her family. Everyone looked back at Fred who, despite his bright red color, was grinning like a fool.
"I've got to be going as well. See you soon!" Alicia hugged Katie, Oliver, and Fred. Unlike his brother, George sufficed with a chaste, but prolonged kiss before Alicia hugged him tightly and ran off down the platform.
"Kate, your Mum's waving at us." Katie looked over her shoulder to see that her Mum was, indeed, waving for them to come over.
"Alright everyone, we'll see you on the 26th."
The Bell House
"Merlin it's cold out there!" Katie shivered slightly as she peeled off her heavy winter coat.
"Dinner's at 7, dear. Your father's got to stop by work, Paddy's off for a touch of training, and I'm going to run some errands. So you're on your own until dinner." Aimee smiled warmly for a moment before bustling off to the kitchen, while simultaneously taking off her coat, scarf, and gloves.
"You're welcome to come to the pitch with me. No one will be training today, except me that is." Katie looked at Oliver with an expressionless face, obviously wanting him to decide. Oliver smirked and cocked an eyebrow.
"Thanks, but I kind of thought we'd hang around here. Take a break, you know? If that's alright with Kate, of course." Katie smiled warmly at Oliver before turning to her brother.
"Yeah, sounds good to me. We'll come up tomorrow maybe, Pat."
Paddy returned her smile with a knowing smirk. "Whatever you say, Kates. I'll see you at dinner then." Patrick kissed Katie quickly on the forehead before disapparating with a 'POP'. A few seconds later, Katie heard two successive 'POP's, telling her that her parents had left as well.
"So I guess it's just you and I, Katie dear." Oliver gave Katie a cheeky Scottish grin as he turned to pick up their trunks. "Lead the way, darling!" Katie wrinkled up her nose and gave him an inquisitive look.
"Darling?"
"Yes. Darling. Now where should I put these?"
"Hmm ... I like it. Come on upstairs." Katie chuckled and repeated 'darling' to herself under her breath. Kissing Oliver on the cheek as she passed, Katie proceeded up the stairs. The Bell house wasn't huge, but it was large enough to fit their family. The upstairs had 4 bedrooms; two guest rooms, Katie's room, and Patrick's room, along with 3 bathrooms; one for Katie, one for Patrick, and one for guests. The main floor held the kitchen, dining room, living room, a half-bath room, the master bedroom, and master bathroom. The basement had been converted into a game room and was stocked with several muggle games, such as foosball, air hockey, and ping-pong. As they reached the top of the stairs, Katie took her trunk from Oliver. She pointed to her left and said, "Your room's that way last –"
"Last door on the right, I know Kate. I stayed here two summers ago, remember?"
"Oh, right." Katie chuckled and started towards her own room, which was on the right hand side, last door on the left. "I'm going to change out of my robes real quick. You should unpack." Oliver smiled at Katie quickly before she disappeared into her room. He went to his own and set down his trunk. It looked much the same as it had when he had been there last; the walls were painted a cheery blue color, with hunter green trim. The queen size bed in the center of the room had a set of hunter green sheets on it. On either side of the bed was an oak bedside table; across from it was a small writing desk. On one wall was a large window; overlooking the back yard and makeshift pitch that Katie's father had built. Opposite the window, on the other wall, were the closet and a large oak bureau. He sighed and flopped down on the bed; he loved Katie's house. It smelled like Katie and firewood, presumably from the fireplace that they kept blazing for the majority of the winter and fall seasons.
A few minutes later, Oliver got up and changed out of his school robes and into a dark green button up shirt and a pair of gray trousers, before walking back to Katie's room. She was sitting on the window seat; it was a four by four square seat and the window overlooked the front yard. Katie had her hands flat on the glass and her nose smushed up against it. She was wearing a fluffy purple v-neck sweater and a pair of black trousers. Oliver chuckled and walked over to her; he climbed up on the window seat next to her and pushed his face up against the glass, imitating her.
Katie leaned over and breathed on the window between them, making it fog up. With her finger, she traced the word 'prat'. Oliver smiled cheekily. "Yeah, but you love me anyways." Katie rolled her eyes but smiled, nonetheless. He shot her a devilish smile before leaning over and suckling a sensitive spot on her neck. He felt her shiver as he pulled away. Being rather pleased with himself for getting such a reaction, Oliver said, "I believe you made me a promise you have yet to follow through with."
"That was a sexual innuendo if I ever heard one."
"You are a sexual innuendo."
"And what, exactly, is that supposed to mean, Mr. Wood?"
"It means you look so damned beautiful, that I'm about two seconds away from snogging you senseless." Katie's eyebrows shot up and she stared at her boyfriend, incredulously. It surprised her how forward and blunt Oliver was being; usually she was the one being directly candid. She was about to say something when Oliver cut her off with a kiss. Katie pulled back slightly, smirking.
"You're a bloody prat Oliver ... but I must say, a bloody prat that knows damned well how to kiss." Katie grabbed Oliver's collar rather forcefully and pulled him forward, kissing him. She moaned as he deepened the kiss, their tongues flicking back and forth. A few seconds later, Katie found herself pressed up against the side of the window seat. One of her hands was tangled in Oliver's hair while the other was underneath his shirt, roaming his warm back. Oliver's hands were simultaneously rubbing her side and tracing circles on the small of her back.
Katie grinned mischievously as she pulled away; she sat up and pushed Oliver against the window, straddling him. She was immediately glad that all the windows had charms on them so no one on the outside could see inside; this situation would definitely be ... most compromising if one of the neighbors would have been watching them. Oliver sighed contentedly as Katie leaned in and captured his lips with hers. He broke away and started to trail kisses down her neck while his hands caressed the soft skin of her back and stomach. Katie's hands were massaging his neck and shoulders. She pulled his head back up to meet her lips one last time before pulling away and climbing down off the window seat.
"Eh?" Oliver stared at her, confused, trying to comprehend the situation.
"That was articulate, Ol'."
"Eh?" For whatever reason, his mouth didn't seem to be working the way he wanted it to. His brain was going a million miles an hour, but his lips were a different story. He suspected it has something to do with the fact that they were tingling slightly, a faint memory of Katie's lips on his own.
"Snow."
"What?!"
"Snow!" Katie smiled excitedly as she rummaged around in her trunk for something. She produced a pair of mittens and a scarf, both fuzzy hunter green. Apparently the Bells had a thing for hunter green. "I want to build a snowman! Come on, Oliver!" Katie grabbed Oliver's arm and dragged him off the window seat.
"Wait, wait, wait. How do you go from giving your boyfriend a well deserved snog to wanting to build a snowman?"
"Hmm ... you're right. I don't really know. But we're going to build a snowman all the same!" Oliver shook his head, smiling, as Katie pulled him down the stairs. He took his coat off the coat hanger and put it on, but apparently he was moving too slowly for Katie. "Come on Oliver! Don't be such a slug! Let's go!" Katie was out the door before he could even respond.
Oliver walked out of the house and shut the door behind him; leaning on it, he watched Katie for a few moments. She was running around in the snow, her scarf flying wildly. She was smiling a wide, genuine smile that really complimented her features. Suddenly, she flopped over in the snow and started to make a snow angel.
Merlin, she's perfect. My best friend ... yet so much more.
Oliver was shaken out of his thoughts when Katie yelled, "You're not just going to stand there all day, are you? Come on!" She had gotten up off the ground and was admiring her snow angel. Oliver laughed and ran over to join her as she started to pile up some snow for their snowman.
Like a ghost don't need a keyYour best friend I've come to be
Please don't think of getting up for me
You don't even need to speak
With a mischievous smile, Oliver grabbed a handful of snow and chucked it at Katie when her back was turned. She stood up straight, and turned around slowly, shooting him a mock glare. Employing her fabulous chaser skills, Katie managed to hit Oliver squarely in the stomach, even though Oliver had kept his eyes on her the entire time. Ready to duck at the smallest sign of a throw.
When I've been here for just one dayYou'll already miss me when I go away
So close the blinds and shut the door
You won't need other friends anymore
Oh don't leave home, oh don't leave home
She smiled playfully, as if waiting for Oliver to make the next move, which he was happy to oblige. Noticing the huge pile of snow behind her, left by the snow blower, he tackled her (gently) into it. Katie let out a little yelp, before bursting out laughing.
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warmIf you're low, just hold on
Cos I will be your safety
Oh don't leave home
In all reality, Katie and Oliver should have been shivering. But as they lie there together, the snow seeping into their coats, they felt just as warm as if they were sitting in front of a roaring fire. Oliver scooted up and planted a soft kiss on Katie's lips.
And I arrived when you were weakI'll make you weaker, like a child
Now all your love you give to me
When your heart is all I need
Oh don't leave home, oh don't leave home
"You know, I never thought I'd end up with you," Oliver said with a smirk. "But I'm bloody glad I did." Katie rolled her eyes, but leaned over and kissed him sweetly.
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warmIf you're low, just hold on
Cos I will be your safety
Oh don't leave home
"We should go in, you're going to get sick."
"Don't be such a worry wart, Oliver. I'm perfectly warm as it is." Katie snuggled closer to Oliver, relishing the closeness and warmth.
Oh how quiet, quiet the world can beWhen it's just you and little me
Everything is clear, everything is new
So you won't be leaving will you
Katie and Oliver wanted this moment to last forever; everything was perfect. There was nothing weighing on their minds; no homework, no tests, no quidditch matches that they needed to practice for, no fights between friends. Oliver had his arms wrapped tightly around Katie's waist and Katie's arms where encircling Oliver's neck. The snow was falling lightly and they could hear some kids laughing in the distance. "I suppose we should go in," Katie whispered.
"Yeah, I guess so," Oliver agreed, but neither of them moved.
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warmAnd if you're low, just hold on
Cos I will be your safety
Oh don't leave homeHalf and hour later, Katie and Oliver finally got up out of the snow and trudged inside.
A/N: Aww, isn't that just so adorable! I'm so sorry that this took so long, but I was really concentrating on finishing my other fic, "Days". Please don't be angry. The next chapter is partially written and has lots of Gred and Forge, so it will be up soon (soon being over the Thanksgiving Holiday). Please review!
Sinoda: (Chapter 18) Hehe, I'm glad you enjoyed her surprise. Merci! (Chapter 19) Haha, I'm glad you live in it. Do you ever accidentally eat it? Doesn't that taste bad? LOL! Yeah, Oliver is kind of melodramatic, but that's the way his character has to be for my situations to work. I hope you don't hate it too much. looks sheepish
HarryPotterFan670: (Chapter 18) Yay! I'm glad you liked it! (Chapter 19) Merci, Merci! I'm glad you have so much faith in me, LOL. As you know, "Days" was definitely updated! LOL
beckysue2: I'm glad you liked it! Sorry this was so late!
AllysonKat: Yeah, that's their thing, LOL. Haha, well he will survive ... sort of, LOL!
qwerty: Hehe, yes, mucho goodness will happen! Hehe.
Anonymous: Whoever you are, I'm so utterly flattered!
madcow87: Firstly, I LOBE your pen name! Hehe, that's right I LOBE it! I'm so very flattered! I'm so sorry this took so long to update. But if you'd like some consolation, go read "Days" seeing as it's finished! Merci beaucoup!
Disclaimer: I own Harry Potter!
"That was a lawsuit waiting to happen if I ever heard one."
"You are a lawsuit waiting to happen."
"And what, exactly, is that supposed to mean, Mr. Wood?"
"It means that you DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER!"
"Okay, fine. Listen to the sexy quidditch man. I don't own Harry Potter!"
