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Oh, by the way, I may not be able to update more often because it's hard for me to maintain two stories at once. So its really gonna be slow.
Life of Surprises
Chapter 8
Harry took the route to the library on his right, as to the way The Fat Lady told him the way where Reina went. He didn't run, but he jogged his way there. He wanted to take his time thinking. Reina was acting strange since the incident where the four of them found Draco Malfoy on top of his best friend's sister, Ginny. He slowed down as the fresh memory of the event flooded to him. He closed his eyes and balled his hand to a fist. The hell! Who does Malfoy think he is! Harry thought.
Harry turned to his left at the entrance of the library. He found Reina comparing notes with, what she would rather call, a friend. Harry's eyes widened in shock. He suddenly had forgotten what he was angry for. Jealousy flooded through his veins.
Reina looked at the notes of her friend, Erik McBride of Ravenclaw. She looked back at her notes and her brows furrowed. She then looked at Erik who was sitting beside her, confused. Erik looked at his childhood friend, perplexed.
"What's the matter?" He asked, his head tilting to one side. "Is it the notes? Didn't I get it right this time?"
"No... no." Reina stammered. "It's not your notes, it's mine. I copied the wrong notes in the right notebook." She finished smiling.
Erik smiled back at her, admiring her blue eyes. Damn that Harry Potter. Doesn't he realize that he has everything? Including the girl I love? He thought. He propped his elbow on the table and rested his head on his hand. Reina was still smiling at him. Erik raised his free hand and reached for Reina's cheek. He smoothed her cheek.
Reina felt the warmth and reassurance that Erik was gonna be their for her. But that feeling soon vanished as she heard someone clearing his throat. Reina looked up to see her boyfriend glaring at the both of them.
Erik looked slowly up. As he met the gaze of the sixteen-year old boy in front of him, he knew he read the horror correctly on Reina's face. There Harry stood glaring at the two of them.
"R-Reina..." Harry stammered. Shock and anger present in his voice. Sadness was evident in his eyes.
Reina was still in shock. She didn't know why or what Harry was doing there, glaring at the two of them. Different emotions overpowering him. She quietly stood up, looking at Harry directly in his eyes. She furrowed her brows, trying to get an answer from Harry's eyes.
Harry couldn't look at her straight in the eye. He always knew how her eyes penetrated his own. He glared at Erik instead who glared back at him.
"Rei..." Erik called out at Reina, tugging the hem of her skirt. Reina reluctantly looked away from Harry's eyes. He motioned her to sit down, unwillingly she followed his command, and her shoulders slumped. Erik smiled at her, and he stood up to face Harry.
"Threatened, Potter?" Erik teased.
"Of what?" Harry countered.
"Um... Let's see..." Erik thought gingerly. "That your girlfriend, shall we say, is losing interest with you?"
Reina shot him a look that always reminded him of memories. Harry's hands were still in a fist. His nails dug deeply into his palm. His face was deadlier. Erik chuckled.
"I've really wondered why you never went to Slytherin." Harry stated avoiding the question. "Your attitude stinks like the rest of them."
Reina this time gave the same look to Harry. Erik continued to chuckle.
"My wits overpowered my attitude." He drawled. "And tell me, Potter, are you avoiding my question."
Reina swore under her breath. "Shut up please, the both of you. Shut up." Reina said quietly in her seat. She looked at the both of them tears threatening to fall. Both Erik and Harry realized she was close to tears and both of them stopped. "Harry if you want to talk, Next week will do good." She said standing up, fixing her things. "See you in classes, Erik." And with that she left the library.
Harry and Erik stood silently as Reina left. They gave each other their deadliest glares and also left the library.
"I know Ron's decision are for my benefit, but sometimes I'm not happy." She mumbled to herself, and subdued the tears that kept on falling on her pillow.
Hermione looked up at Ron's eyes. It was full of passion and love, and yet there was hurt and anger. Ron lied down beside Hermione and gathered her naked body to his own. He continued to kiss her shoulder and Hermione shuddered at his touch.
"I don't know what to do, anymore 'Mione. Please tell me what to do." Ron pleaded of her as he stopped kissing her.
"Just let her live." Hermione said. "Don't force her to do what you think is best for her. Let her think for herself."
Ron looked at her, drinking all the depth his eyes could fathom her eyes. He nodded to her and moved on top of her. He kissed her again, this time on the lips. And continued what they were doing. A week has passed since the incident. Ginny and Draco kept seeing each other in the hallway. And when no was watching, he would steal a kiss from her that lasted in not less than a minute.
Reina didn't talk to Harry that much. As much as Harry wanted to talk to Reina, she always avoided him.
Hermione and Ron's relationship got stronger. Hermione was able to help Ron with letting Ginny have all her freedom.
Cami and Kevin's relationship, however, is still strong, as it had started. Emotionally, Mentally, and, well, sexually.
It was Saturday morning when Reina proceeded down to the common room from her dormitory. She was dressed in a schoolgirl's skirt and turtleneck, long- sleeved cotton sweater. She looked around for a certain someone and finally found him on the couch doing his homework.
"Harry." She called out. Harry looked up to see who was calling him, but he already knew whose voice it was.
"Reina." He said, smiling. Reina also smiled back at him. She sat beside him as Harry continued to finish his assignment.
"Harry," She called out again.
"Hmm?"
"We need to talk."
Harry bit his lip and closed all the reference books in his lap. He put them on the floor and looked intently at her.
"Please listen to me. Please don't interject to whatever I say, okay?" Reina asked of him.
He nodded.
"Last week was a tough one. And Erik seemed to have gotten to your nerves." She paused. Harry kept quiet. "I want you to understand that Erik and I are and always will be friends. But you Harry, you are my first love." Harry looked up at her, surprised.
"Yeah, well... You see you were different. But last week you showed me what should have never been shown." Reina said, biting her lip. "I think maybe its time that we cool it off." Reina correctly read the horror in Harry's face. "But I want that the two of us will still be friends." She said holding out her hand.
Harry looked at her outstretched hand, and took it. "I realize what this is worth, Rei," He started to say. "And if you ever need me, you know I'll always be here for you."
Reina smiled at him, and shook his hand firmly. The aura wasn't as tight as before, and they were all right. Reina took one last kiss from Harry, whom he responded to, and each of them felt the regret of it. Reina then stood up and walked away from him. Pain still present in Harry's heart.
Well, that was it folks...
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