The weeks went by quick and Quidditch season was coming up. Wood was already holding the meeting in the Gryffindor common room. He felt so strongly about the sport, he never failed to amaze me with the 5 minute long speeches he made. But, at the same time, I couldn't help amazing myself while standing there. He looked sooo hot! I always liked guys that had a strong feeling about sports. WAIT!...what was I doing?? This has been going on for weeks. It wouldn't stop. I prayed each night for the Hogsmeade trip to finally get here and I could finally see that Eric was the guy I was going to be with. I was DETERMINED to make it happen.Wood dismissed the meeting and I ran up to my room. I lay face up on my bed breathing heavily. I couldn't stand being in there and feeling all those weird mixed up feelings.

" Jess?"

I heard a voice call me but it was female this time...unlike all the other times Oliver had to come help me.

" Yeh" I responded calmly. I started taking deep breathes and went up to open the door.

I saw Chloe walk in and sit on the bed next to me. She had a worried but supporting look on her face.

"They came back?" she asked me this in a I-already-know-the-answer tone.

" mmmm hmmm, they won't leave me alone, but it's all ending right now!" I sat up on my bed and stared her in the eyes as I continued. " I DO NOT, I repeat...DO NOT like my best friend, and I will do everything to prove that, you hear me?"

This time she looked half scared and half happy for me. She nodded and stood up, she started clapping loudly. I couldn't help bursting into laughter as I hugged her.

"Okay, now what are you wearing to Hogsmeade for your little date with Eric?" She always knew how to change the subject to my liking.

" Have no idea" I replied smiling.

"Well, now we're just going to have to fix that now aren't we?" She had her thinking face on and I knew what was perfect for this moment. I stood up and made my way to the floor kneeling on my knees and reaching under my bed. I pulled out this black looking chest and looked up at Chloe. She had the most confused expression. I unlocked the chest and moved out of the way and let her look.

" Merlin, woman!! Why the bloody hell have you been hiding these for so long?" She pulled her hand out of the chest and revealed a mini skirt.

" I don't know, I didn't really think I would ever need them, American clothes are so much different then the English style. I thought I'd get made fun of if I wore them around here." I stated looking embarrassed.

" They are so cool, I love American fashion. Where'd you get all these clothes anyway?" She said this while picking out a red halter top and denim blue jeans.

"My family lives in America, they moved there after the Voldemort scare over here. Of course, my parents decide to come TOWARD the problem. Anyway, I spent the whole summer in the states and I guess I got a little carried away." I shrugged and moved closer to the chest and admired all the great clothes I picked out that summer.

" I got the perfect thing for you" She smiled and pulled out three items of clothing.


I woke up early the next day. It was FINALLY here! This was the day I was going to kick all those stupid feeling in the ass. I pulled myself out of bed and made my way over to the bathroom. I found the door unlocked and opened it expecting to find it empty. Once again, I found that over obsessed blond girl fixing her hair, but before I could say anything she looked up grabbed her stuff and with the most scared sounding voice said " O my gosh, I'm so sorry" She hurried out the door and closed it behind her. I smirked and grabbed my toothbrush.'I have power over a first year' I thought.' Either that or I have a really big zit on my face'. O great, now I'm paranoid. I looked up into the mirror and sighed in relif. That was NOT what I needed for my first date with Eric.

I went back into the dorm room after getting myself clean to see Chloe sitting there completely ready with makeup and clothes at her sides.

" Okay, here get dressed and I'll figure out what makeup to do you up in." I grabbed the clothes she handed me and went into the corner next to my bed. She had picked out a white peasant looking off the shoulder shirt with some blue denim ankle capris. I hurriedly put them on. I wanted to see how they looked! I walked over to the mirror and smiled to myself. I looked sooo cute!

" Great job, Clo. I never put these two together." I started walking over to her when I got hit by a jacket and a pair of tan Ugg boots.

" Now that I now that looks good, put these on." She was still examining the makeup and only looked up to throw them at me.

" Thanks for the warning, you know these boots were expensive. You shouldn't throw them around like that" I stated as I pulled them on and put the cuff of the capris over them. I then stood up and pulled on the jean jacket she had given me.

"Wow, I look great." I muttered to myself. I felt my stomach grumbled. "I'm hungry" I thought aloud.

I felt someone grab my hand and pull me onto the bed. " There's no time for food" Chloe said as she took my face and pulled it up, applying blush.

When she finished , I looked totally natural with some pink hints. It looked so totally awesome. ' Yeh, wow I have to stop talking to my cousins from America' I thought to myself.

We both walked downstairs to the common room to find the twins and Ron sitting there. I looked over to Chloe who I could tell was blushing.

" Oy! You girls look great" Fred announced. I quickly remembered that I had been so fixed upon my own looks I hadn't noticed how Chloe looked. She was wearing the light brown mini skirt she picked out of my chest the night before and a black v-neck long sleeve shirt. She was also wearing her famous convereses I sent her during the summer. She looked so good. Okay, this was my chance. I looked from Chloe to Ron. They were both blushing! I moved closer to Chloe and went to whisper in her ear.

" I know you like him Clo, it's so obvious" She turned her head quickly and gave me a suprised and sheepish expession.

" Is it that obvious? I don't know what do to Jess.I wanted to ask him to Hogsmeade so badly , but I thought he would think it was too weird." She whispered back.

I shook my head and mouthed " Don't worry" as I walked over to Ron who was sitting quietly on the couch. I sat right next to him and whispered something in his ear. He looked so suprised and stood up and started walking towards Chloe. Chloe gave me the most gratifying look and faced Ron as they started talking.

" Hey Jess, we're gunna go out to the carriages. You coming?" Chloe asked as her and Ron stood awfully close. Aww, they're together. I don't want to ruin their moment. I shook my head and motioned for them to go ahead.

The twins came over and sat either side next to me. " So Jess, who will be occumpining you to this Hogsmeade trip? You know two people is better than one." George stated. " Yup, double the pleasure" Fred added as they both chuckled. I laughed. I was about to tell them about Eric, but I was interuppted.

" Now tell me, why would she want to go with two nimrods like you?" I heard Oliver come down from the boys dorms.

O no....not him. He's not supposed to be here. What are you talking about Jess? He LIVES here. But, he's not supposed to be around me, he doesn't know what he does to me. Ugh...okay Jessica, breath!

" Wow Jess, you look nice" Oliver came over and sat across from the twins and me.

" Same to you" I smiled fakely as I felt my heartbeat increase. He looked so hot with his faded jeans and a black button up shirt, covered by a Puddlemere zip-up. Puddlemere United was his favorite professional team.

" Umm , I guess I should get going. Maybe I'll see you over there" I stated as I quickly got up and made my way over to the portrait opening. The faster I was the faster I escaped.

" Wait" Damn, I didn't make it. " You never said who you were going with. You can't be possibly going by yourself." Oliver said as he smiled. He thought it was him.

" Actually, I do have a date. With that new Slytherin boy, Eric. So I guess I have to get meet up with him before we miss the carriages. You guys better get going before you miss them yourself." I said this so nervously as I turned back around and started walking back towards the opening.

" Haha, going for the enemy. Good choice Jess" I heard Fred say as the twins laughed it off. I turned back around to smile, but when I saw Olivers face I felt something I never felt with him before. Guilt. He looked so shocked and hurt the same time. I couldn't go with him and I didn't know how to tell him. I was about to say something to him before he came right back at me.

" Yeh, I know what you mean. I have to go meet up with Katie. She's probably waiting downstairs already." I heard him say. My heart sank. He had a date!? This is great. Just what I was hoping was going to happen and I feel like crap. I better just get down there before I start crying in front of them.

I got downstairs to see Eric with a single rose. I walked over and he handed me the rose as he kissed my hand.

" Thanks Eric" I said happily. I had to act happy, even if I wasn't. Like I said before. I was determined to make this happen.

" No problem Jess, you look so pretty" He looked me in the eye and I could tell he meant it.

" Thanks again" I laughed a little." I've been getting that a lot this morning."

He helped me into a carriage and closed the door as he went to the other side and got in himself. I looked out the window to see Ron helping Chloe into a carriage. He said something to her as she got in , but before she fully got in she jumped on him and kissed him full on. I started laughing and smiled to my accomplishment. I turned my direction toward Eric as I started to feel the carriage pull away.


We arrived at Hogmeade 15 minutes later and Eric had the most awe struck expression.

" This is so cool" I heard him mutter under his breath.

" Yeh, I love it here. Thanks for asking me.It would've sucked being all by myself." I stated as I looked around at all the couples walking the grounds.

"It's no big deal. Who else to ask then a beautiful girl?" He took my hand and we started walking. I blushed at his touch, but the feeling quickly faded. Just when I was forgeting, I see Oliver and Katie Bell walking past, practically glued to one another. All the blood in my face drained as I felt myself crying. What I'm a doing? I DO NOT like Oliver Wood! I shouldn't care if he's with someone else! He doesn't care that I'm with someone else! I took my free hand and wiped the single tear that had fallin. I couldn't let anyone see me crying.

The day went by quick as I showed Eric all my favorite spots. I ended up showing him all of Oliver's shops too. After all those years of us going together they had become my favorite also. We got back to Hogwarts a few hours later and I kissed Eric on the cheek as I thanked him again. I ran up to the common room to find Ron and Chloe making out on the couch. O great that's just what I needed. Something to remind what I don't have. I shouldn't be so hastile, but I can't hold back the feelings from myself. It didn't mean I was going to let anyone other than Chloe know about the feelings. I ran up the steps to the dorm and plopped myself on the bed. I started crying hysterically as I questioned myself aloud. " There has to be a reason why I'm doing this to myself, but what is it?" I went to the bathroom and took a shower. It had stopped the crying but I still felt heartbroken. I made a promise to never tell anyone that I liked my best friend. I'd keep it to myself. I finally admitted it to myself and that's how it was going to stay. To myself. Not even Chloe was going to hear my confession. Now, I just had to figure out how to ignore the hurt I felt before it started affecting everything else in my life. My stomach grumbled, and I remember I hadn't eaten anything all day. I put on my pj's and walked out of the common room quietly. Ron and Chloe were cuddling on the couch and didn't even notice me. I walked the corridor, not ready for what I was about to see...