A/N: First of all, a big thank you to all of my reviewers. You guys are too sweet.
Disclaimer: I own nothing. I am but a poor fan.
Underway
I took extra care getting ready the next day. If I wanted my plan to succeed, I couldn't very well have my hair a mess, now could I? So after much yelling from Angelina and Alicia about hogging the bathroom, I made my way downstairs for breakfast.
In the Great Hall I saw Oliver talking to Percy looking extremely bored. No doubt he was discussing school rules or classes. Real thriller, that Percy.
I had a brief moment of panic looking at Oliver. Could I really do this? Like it or not, it was more than a little mean. Then I flashed back to the year before and how humiliated I had been. I squared my shoulders and headed straight for the empty seat across from Oliver.
"Morning, boys." I cooed, my voice dripping sugar.
"Morning, Katie." Percy replied. Oliver on the other hand, looked at me as though I'd just sprouted antennae.
"Cat got your tongue Captain?" I asked playfully. Oliver blushed and mumbled a greeting under his breath. This was going to be too easy.
"Why so flushed Oliver?" I teased.
His light pink tinge deepened, and he ducked his head. I thought I heard a 'no reason' but couldn't be sure.
"Sorry, I didn't quite catch that." God, I'm evil.
"No reason" he repeated, now thoroughly crimson.
"Uh-huh. So, Percy do you think you could help me with my charms essay later?" Come on, take the bait.
"I would, but I have rounds with Filch tonight." He said, sounding slightly disappointed, but still self-important about his Head Boy duties.
'Bless him, he actually looks sorry.' I thought.
Percy suddenly smiled. "But Oliver's really good at Charms, I'm sure he'd help you."
Bingo.
The red that had started to leave Oliver's face returned with a vengeance as I looked over at him.
"Well?" I asked hopefully.
"Uh-sure." He mumbled. Since when does Oliver mumble?
"Great," I grinned, "I'll see you after dinner.
With that I stood up and left the Great Hall, leaving a very red Oliver and a suspiciously smirking Percy at the table.
A/N: Sorry for the wait. My computer's being evil. Will try to update in the next day or so.