You must've forgotten about me, eh?

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter.

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Katie's POV

As the sandy-blonde haired man walked out of the room, I couldn't help but run after him. Crap, I'm such an idiot. I ran out of the door and saw Oliver, walking to the exit of the Joke Shop. Then, he heard the door behind me close, he turned.

"Um… Ol, can we talk?" I asked rather nervously. He gave me a peculiar look then nodded.

"Sure," he replied, stuffing his hands on his pockets then walked towards me. He stopped, just a few feet away. I was looking up to him, Merlin, why does he have to be so tall? I felt so intimidated.

"So." I began. Nice one, "So." Just "So."

"So?"

"So…" I breathed in and said, "I just wanted to say…"

"Say?"

I love you.

"Good luck in the next game!" I said and shook hands with him, rather lamely.

"Oh, yeah sure, same to you," Oliver smiled. Dear Katie, you're such an idiot. Idiot, idiot, idiot, idiot!

As we let go, I looked down to the floor in embarrassment. I could see my sneakers, oh, such pretty sneakers! And look, there are Oliver's sneakers, right in front of my pair! White sneakers, eh?

"Katie?"

"Yeah?" I responded, with chocolate orbs looking straight to my icy green ones. But just in a fraction of a second, Oliver kissed me. Then in just another fraction of a second, he stepped back. I could see his face, he was red! I couldn't help but look startled. Maybe I was hallucinating, was that kiss real? Maybe I was the one who leaned in because from the way he looked, he looked mortified!

"Oh… I didn't… mean… to do that…" Oliver stuttered, ruffling the back of his hair nervously. He looked so cute when he did that. I couldn't help but smile.

"Look, Kates, it is okay if you don't feel the same way-"

I kissed him. I felt his lips tremble a bit since he was startled. But he kissed back.

"Oi!"

We broke apart when we heard Fred's voice.

"Well it's about time!" Angelina grinned.

"Oh shut up," I muttered in embarrassment.

"So how long did you see…?" Oliver asked nervously.

"Well, since you guys kissed," George laughed.

"Well you just ruined a good moment," Alicia scolded Fred.

"Who knows? What if-"

"Oh shut up, Fred!" Angelina interrupted

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Next Day

No POV

Joke Shop

"Look who's getting popular," Fred said, dropping the Prophet before Alicia who was working in the counter. It was George's turn to deliver this time.

Alicia got the newspaper and only saw the current crisis. There were big bold letters in the headline screaming: You-Know-Who Strikes Back!

"You-Know-Who strikes back," Alicia read aloud.

"No, no, in the Sports section," Fred told her. Alicia then checked the Sports section. There, right on the sports section was news about Quidditch. Alicia's jaw dropped when she saw the section's own headline:

Wood's First Miss!

In the most recent game of Puddlemere United vs. Damien Sloth, there was an unexpected surprise that took place in the Damien Sloth stadium, September 18, 2005! Damien Sloth's new Chaser, Katie Bell, has beaten Oliver Wood in his groundbreaking record of never missing a Quaffle. It seems like Damien Sloth is finally catching up!

Oliver Wood never let a Quaffle go past him in his whole Quidditch career until just now. Katie Bell who just recently graduated from Hogwarts, signed up for Damien Sloth as a Chaser. And September's match was Bell's very first professional Quidditch match.

Puddlemere United are taking extra precautions for the next match against Damien Sloth. They gave no comment regarding the Quidditch match. On the other hand, there's light for the opposing team.

"I never knew we could reach this far!" Frank Davis, Keeper of Damien Sloth, said after the match.

The team decided to celebrate their first winning in Edna's Pot that Boils Restaurant in Ghetto Village. Sadly, the team won't be celebrating with Ms. Bell since she will be having an appointment someplace else.

"So what if Oliver missed? It's no big of a deal," Alicia muttered.

"It is for Puddlemere," Fred explained.

"Can't you be happy for Katie that her team won?" Alicia asked.

"I would be, but something is just not right here," Fred said. Alicia rolled her eyes, "They may have been the suckiest team but anything can happen…"

"There's just something fishy though," Fred persisted. Alicia sighed. Just then, George arrived.

"Here's the money," George said, giving Fred the earnings. Fred nodded, "I'll go and buy more supplies."

Fred went out of the Joke Shop and apparated. Now, it was George and Alicia who were left in the shop.

"Exhausted…" George mumbled as he sat down on one of the chairs by the counter. He then began to drum his fingers on the counter. Alicia just sat back; arms crossed, and watched his fingers tap against the counter top.

"Saw the Prophet?" Alicia asked. George nodded.

"You're quiet."

"Tired."

"That's why you're quiet?"

"Yeah."

Alicia looked at George's face this time, her expression full of confusion. He was just looking down, on the floor. Alicia just wished, for once, for him to be annoying. She wished for him to be talkative. She wished to have an argument with him now. She would rather have those than seeing him quiet, bored and…

Alicia couldn't tell what he's feeling or thinking about right now. They've been best friends for years, and Alicia could sense how he feels every now and then. They were like mortal enemies, but they were the best of friends.

But Alicia didn't want to admit the thought, the thought that George was feeling… lonely. Lonely, George being lonely? That was highly unlikely. Alicia thought.

But he looks so sad. Alicia thought.

Today, I don't want Alicia and me to argue, not even a little argument, George thought in his head. I don't want her to be pissed at me, just for today. No pranks, no annoyance, no, nada, nothing.

George was still focused on the floor. Alicia couldn't help but pity him. She wanted to cheer him up.

She hugged him.

George felt his heart race a bit. He was startled. Once Alicia let go, she smiled, "Hope you're okay, whatever the problem is."

George nodded, "Thanks." And couldn't help but turn a bit red. Alicia didn't notice since she just decided to stack up some papers on the counter.

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Meanwhile, Damien Sloth had a meeting without Katie.

"So that's our plan?" his teammate asked.

"Yeah," Flint grinned, "It'll take a while, but Puddlemere's existence will fade away if we do this!"

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I left you all in a cliffhanger, huh? Anyway, I love you all, dear reviewers! Oh, sorry if this chapter was a bit "dry" or whatever term that is. I promise the next chapters will be interesting. )

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