Ok, Howdy! Sorry I haven't updated in AGES but...Life has been crazy round here…For example, my fiancé was in the hospital for some time…and work is going idiotic…but yea, I'll kill the excuses.

Uhm…Cuz I don't recall posting any disclaimers (oopsies) I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER! I won't even say that I wish I did…I'd rather create my own stuff, but for now…this will have to do, Sorry guys! I do, however, claim any characters that you don't find in your Harry Potter books…and the plot behind this story (whatever that is, cuz I haven't figured it out yet…if you figure it out, tell me! Lol)

Uh..right then, On with the ficcy!

And if he hadn't said "Ha ha, I beat you hera!" the minute she entered the classroom, he would've been much better off.

Josie glared at him, suddenly very angry at him, although she wasn't quite sure why. He was saved from any anger she might have thrown him, however, because Professor Snape sauntered into the classroom, his normal, snide expression on his face.

"I trust, students, that you have not let the summer holidays impede upon your memories and that you can still recall the basics that you have learned in this classroom for the past six years. I warn you: THIS year will be much, much more complicated. Not following instructions or paying attention will not only award you punishment from me, but also from your mis-made potions. Considering some of the potions we will be making this year are very challenging, they are very dangerous if made incorrectly."

He glared around the room, catching every students eyes for about half a second, (even if though felt like years) before continuing. "Have I made myself clear?"

Various heads around the class nodded solemnly, and class began. Snape produced and entire set of review notes that they were to copy down that day, and then they were to write a 3 foot paper on a potion that they thought would be rewarding and why they thought such and wanted to learn it. In a very un-Snape like fashion, he promised that the more reasonable suggestions would be taken into consideration and left them to their own devices.

A quiet chatter emerged from the students. They knew he wouldn't say a thing to them for the rest of the class period. They were on their own to get their work done; if they didn't finish it, they'd be punished, but nothing more would be said.

"What sort of potions do you want to learn, Josie?" Aryan asked her.

She looked up at him with anger-filled eyes and didn't reply, simply going back to her work s if he wasn't there.

"Josie?"

IGNORE him, Potter! He's rude and self centered! Just get your work done.

"Josie?" He tried again, not sure why she was suddenly so upset with him. She seemed to become even more engrossed with her work and he gave up. Going back to his own work halfheartedly, he kept sending concerned glances her way.

Arg! I can't stand him watching me like this! It's driving me insane! O1 just ignore him, do your work!

But she could o anything but focus. Josie didn't really know why she was upset, but she knew that his unfair trick had been the thing to trigger her anger.

He KISSED me! Then he ran off! How could he DO that to me? And then to say "Ha ha, I beat you here!" O! he makes me sooo mad! But he kissed me…did he mean that?

No…Probably not. I mean, come on, he ran off and then gloated at me! He couldn't have meant it! How could he? How on EARTH? ARG! Now I can't get him outta my head!

O, but he kissed me! Such a soft, gentle, kiss…Wait! What am I THINKING? Did I like that kiss? NO! Of course not!

Of course not…

But she really didn't believe herself.

Aryan looked up once more, to see her smiling to herself. Do I want to know what she's thinking? First angry, then smiling? No. He decided to leave well enough alone, and shaking his head, he finally got to work on his assignment.

Later that day found Charlotte and Josie swapping guy stories.

"He kissed you?"

"And then he ran off," came the indignant reply.

"Bastard! But…did you like it?"

Josie blushed.

"Hmm. I bet you did!" Charlottes eyes gleamed, knowingly. "Sooo, what was it like?"

"Well…" Josie paused, still blushing, "his kiss was so soft…but so strong. I thought he really meant it, but then…that trick of his!" Josie suddenly wasn't red with embarrassment anymore, but anger. "I mean, how could he do that to me!"

Charlotte stifled a chuckle and told her friend that guys are stupid, sometimes.

Meanwhile, down in the Great Hall, Nathaniel and Aryan were also swapping stories…and eating lunch.

"I just don't get it. Why was she so mad at me? I mean, It's not like we never raced to class before! And I normally win, but she's never gotten angry about that before…why now?"

"Well…maybe it had something to do with you kissing her," Nathaniel stated, wisely. "I very much doubt that she liked being kissed just so you could beat her."

"But…I didn't kiss her to beat her. I kissed h-"

"She might not realize that," Nathaniel interrupted. "Maybe you ought to tell her that and apologize?"

Aryan's eyes went wide in shock. She thinks I was just leading her on!

The boy ran from the Great hall to find Josie, fearing he'd messed up big time with the one person who meant the world to him.

You fear it because you really have! He reprimanded himself. How on EARTH am I to fix this mess?

WELL! That's all folks…for now! Review and get more! LOL

HEY! I only got ONE review:( I mean, for the last chappie…

Can't a girl get a few per chappie? Guess not. But a girl can dream, I guess…

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