A/N: Hey remember when I said that somehow chapter 3 got erased? Well, here it is!!! And by the way, this chapter has the song "Overprotected" by Britney Spears because I think that it goes well with this chapter (this is my first attempt at writing a songfic so if it's bad oh well)

Previously: Nicole looked at me and then a smirk appeared in her face. "Well, what are you waiting for?" She grabbed my hand and said "Girl, we have a lot of shopping to do, but not at this store." And then she dragged me out of the GAP store and took me into the Hot Topic store.

Chapter 3: Overprotected

Nicole dragged me to the Hot Topic store and let me tell you, I was in awe. They had "Pirates of the Caribbean" shirts, "The nightmare before Christmas" shirts (A/N: best movie!) and many different types of sweaters. Nicole looked at my shocked expression and then said "Isn't it awesome?!?!" "Yeah!" I answered.

While I was looking around the store, Nicole went to the person that was handling the cash register. I decided to follow her; maybe I could get a discount or something? "May I help you ladies?" he asked. Shyness ran through my veins and I just looked at the ground. Nicole noticed that and decided to cover up for me "Hey Doug, this is my best friend Hermione". I just nodded thinking that he probably thinks I'm a lunatic or something. "Hi, I'm Doug; may I help you with anything?" Since Nicole realized that I wasn't going to say anything she said "We were wondering if Sarah was here"

Sarah is Nicole's older sister, at 21 she works at Hot Topic and Sarah is also going to College and she wants to be either a lawyer or she wants to own a salon. "Nope, she's still on her lunch break but it ends at 12:45" Nicole and I stared at the big clock that was in the middle of the store. The time right now is 12:15. "Thanks" said Nicole.

Then Nicole (once again) dragged me to the part of the store where the nail polish is. "Hermione" started Nicole, "you said you wanted to change right?" I nodded. "Well I haven't seen a change in you yet, I mean if you want to change your attitude and clothing I suggest that you stop being shy! You could have easily said "Hi I'm Hermione!" I looked at the floor. The floor seems very comforting, but what Nicole said was true. If I wanted to change my personality, I would have to suck it up. "I mean Hermione come on, you can't hide behind me and our other friends forever, where not going to be here forever so why waste our time protecting you?" I winced. That was pretty harsh but I guess I do deserve that. I mean what if Ron doesn't care about me anymore (A/N: when she meant that Ron doesn't care about more she meant AS FRIENDS) or Harry? I mean what if I never get together with Harry? Besides, my aunt would always protect me but look where she is now (A/N: She's talking about the aunt that killed herself read chapter 1) "I know that is pretty harsh but it's a tough world so you better get used to it" said Nicole.

"Listen, I'm going to look at those shirts over there, when you're ready to change see me okay?" said Nicole and then she left to go see the shirts. Now I realize that if I want to make it in this world I have to stop hiding behind my parents, and friends, that I have to stand up for myself and not be oh so overprotected.

Say hello to the girl that I am
You're gonna have to see through my perspective

I took a deep breath and decided to show Nicole that I can be brave. I took another deep breath and walked to the cash register were Doug is at.

I need to make mistakes just to learn who I am
And I don't wanna be so damn protected

Doug was giving change to this lady and I waited for him to finish giving her the change. I also saw that Nicole was staring at me as though I was about to kill Doug.

There must be another way
Cause I believe in taking chances

I tapped Doug on the shoulder and then he turned around. I took another deep breath and then said "Hi I'm sorry I haven't introduced myself properly but my name is Hermione and it's nice to meet you Doug and I hope you don't remember as that shy bookworm." I heard someone shriek and it was Nicole. Doug smirked and then said "Well it's nice to meet you too, well I got to back to work" and with that he went to help the customer.

But who am I to say
What a girl is to do
God, I need some answers

When Doug left I felt someone give me a big hug. It was Nicole. "Oh my god Hermione you did it! You overcame your fear!" she shrieked again and then people were staring at us.

What am I to do with my life
(You will find it out don't worry)

She stopped hugging me to death and then blushed because she shrieked rather loudly. I had to laugh. I guess the laughing was contagious because Nicole started laughing. Then we were both laughing so much that Doug thought we were going to have a heart attack. "Don't die now, or else people will blame it on me" said Doug in a sad sarcastic voice.

How Am I supposed to know what's right?
(You just got to do it your way)

We both laughed, but then I felt like someone was watching me. I looked around the store until I felt a pair of muscular arms wrapped around my neck. Then I felt the person's breath in my ear which was hot and driving me over the edge. Then the person said "Guess who?" I turned around and was a little shocked, happy and in disbelief. It was....

I can't help the way I feel
But my life has been so overprotected

A/N: YEY here's the brand new Chapter 3!!!! Told you I was going to finish it and I did and Chapter 7 should be up between now and next week!!!! Avua!!!