Chapter: Misery
A/N: Thanks for your reviews, all two of them. But I am not complaining. They are greatly appreciated. This chapter is dedicated to my brother because he loves classic rock and one of his favorite bands is the Beatles. I guess you have guessed who sings the song now. And to answer your question T-Rose the characters in this story are modeled after my true friends. Talk to you guys later!
"You're late Natalie." Kristine looked at her angrily.
"I'm sorry, just got caught up in something. I am really sorry."
"It's alright. Are you ready to begin practice?"
"All my equipment is in the changing room."
"Good, go change."
Natalie hustled toward the changing room to see Jaden waiting for her.
"Jaden…"
"Fancy seeing you here."
"What do you want?" She looked for Van.
"I have a proposition for you."
Natalie swallowed hard. "What is it?"
Jaden smirked. "Well you don't have to do much. Just not catch the snitch at the next game."
"The Slytherin game…I can't, we really want to win this game."
"If you don't I will tell everyone about our little snogging session."
"But I didn't snog you on purpose. You forced me."
"Do you think people will listen to you over me?"
Natalie looked at the ground.
"See you at the Slytherin after party!" Jaden smiled and walked away.
Natalie ran into the team changing room and quickly changed.
"Hey Nat!" Van smiled at her.
"Hey Van." She gave him a half smile.
He kissed her on the cheek. "Are you sure you want to keep our relationship a secret?"
"Yeah, what will Nick say when his little sis is dating his best friend."
"Well, he may understand."
"Or he might not."
Van hugged her. "He will."
I can't tell him. "I have to meet Kristine outside."
"Okay. See you in a few."
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Nick sat by the fire in the common room finishing up his homework when Van and Natalie walked in after practice. He had inherited his mother's study skills.
"I am going to bed." Van kept walking.
Natalie sat down next to her brother. She watched the fire fiercely. She wanted to win the quidditch game but she didn't want Jaden to run his mouth. Oh how she hated him at this very moment. The only thought that took her mind off of her anger was the thought of Jae. Her boyfriend has been cheating on her and has just forced her best friends to kiss him in order to make it look like they were against her. This was an awkward position to be in.
Oh no Van! What if Jaden did go around telling people that story? What will Van think? We have only been going out a short time. He might dump me before the winter ball. Why me?
Natalie begins to cry.
"Natalie, what's wrong?" Nick put down his book.
"I have a big problem and I don't know what to do."
"What is the problem?"
"It's Jaden."
Nick clenched his fists. "Jaden."
"Yes Jaden."
"What did he do this time?"
"He is blackmailing me for something I didn't do."
"What! Tell me what happened."
Natalie looked at her brother and wiped her tears. She explained the whole scene at Hagrid's hut. Down to the very last thing he said.
"What is up with this guy? Why does he pick on you like this?"
"Then right after that he followed me to the quidditch pitch and told me that if I didn't forfeit the game he would tell everyone that I kissed him. That will turn Jae against me."
"That's just wrong."
"She will be mad at me and I did nothing wrong." She began to cry once more.
"Don't cry sis." He gave her a hug and let her cry into his chest. "We will come up with something."
"Nobody will listen to me over Jaden."
"If Jae doesn't want to be your friend after she does hear and won't listen to your side, then she isn't a real friend."
"Jae will be so hurt she won't talk to anyone."
"But listen to me, if she won't listen to your side of the story then she isn't a good friend."
"But if I forfeit the game, she won't find out."
"Do you really trust Jaden that he won't say anything whether we win or lose?"
"No." She felt tears coming back.
"You need to play your best at the game and try to win at all costs. You do want to win don't you?"
"Yes."
"Then go and win the game anyway."
"I hope you can make a plan to help me."
"Don't worry about it. I will." He got up and went to bed.
Natalie looked at the fire. "If only I could turn back time and stop myself from going there. If only I could go back to yesterday, for now I must live through my misery."
Natalie: The world is treating me bad
Misery
Natalie leaned forward and leaned her elbows against her knees as she rested her head in her hands.
Natalie: I'm the kind of girl who never used to cry
The world is treating me bad
Misery
The fire snapped and a few embers flew into the air. The soft light they gave off shined in her teary eyes.
Natalie: I've lost him now for sure
I won't see him no more
It's gonna be a drag
Misery
Van climbed down the stairs and watched her from a distance.
Natalie: I'll remember all the little things we've done
Can't he see he'll always be the only one,
Only one
Is she talking about me? Van silently walked closer to her.
Natalie: Send him back to me
'Cause everyone can see
Without him I will be in
Misery
What is she talking about? He reached out to touch her hair.
Natalie: I'll remember all the little things we've done
He'll remember and miss his only one
Lonely one
She sat back and he pulled his hand back. Was it the best thing to disturb her? If he doesn't he won't know who she is talking about. If he does she might get angry.
Natalie: Send him back to me
'Cause everyone can see
Without him I will be in
Misery
Misery
Oh, in misery
Oh, in misery
La, la, la, la, la misery
Van ducked behind her chair as she got up to leave. She waved her wand and the fire went out. She quickly walked up the stairs to her dorm. Van sighed before going to his.