Chapter 14

"What the hell are you doing??!! Do you have any idea what could happen from, from doing this?!" Harry shouted. His reaction was worse than Kia had been expecting, must a "Dad Thing." When Harry first read the letter he went very pale and quiet. After finishing it he started pacing and lecturing—for the past twenty minutes.

"I get it, ok? Just relax," she sighed.

"Relax? Relax! How can I relax? You could end up pregnant! And if that happens do honestly think he's going to stay around?"

"Yes, I do. He wouldn't do anything to hurt me," Kia defended. Harry shook his head in exasperation. "I wish you would give him a chance, he's really important to me."

"I'll try," he said begrudgingly.

"Thanks Dad." Harry stared at her stunned for a moment it was the first time she'd called him dad.

"Go to bed, in the Gryffindor Tower," he added.

"Ok, good night," she said, making her way toward the door.

"Kia."

"Yes?" she asked, stopping in the doorway.

"Add another week to your grounding."

"Good night." She closed the door and made her way to Gryffindor Tower. Upon arriving there she found the common room in total disarray from the party. Streamers and food were everywhere, there some younger students by the fire place who had fallen asleep. Kia made her way quietly to her dorm. When she got there she discovered all the girls were still awake.

"What are you guys still doing up?" she asked, making her way to her bed.

"Gossiping. What are you doing up?" Ashley asked.

"Getting a month's worth of detention and another week to my grounding," Kia said, changing into her pajamas.

"How?" she prompted, walking over to sit on Kia's bed.

"Guess."

"Did you and Damon get caught?" she whispered.

"Bingo," she said aggravated.

"Oh…"

"Yeah. Can we talk about this later?" Kia hinted.

"Yeah, sure. Night," Ashley said, moving to her own bed.

"Night."

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"So how much trouble did you get in?" Damon asked at breakfast the next morning.

"An extra week of grounding, not too bad I guess."

"I'm sorry, none of this would have happened if I hadn't pushed you."

"Oh yeah, you really pushed me into sleeping with you," she said sarcastically.

He laughed and said, "Ok, ok, you're just as guilty as I am."

"Don't forget it," she said laughing. "Hey, are you ok? You've been quiet lately. How are things between your parents?" she asked, concern in her voice.

He looked away and stared off into space, when he looked back he had a stony expression on his face. "Mum left. She left and went to live with the guy."

Kia took his hand and gave it a tight squeeze. "Damon, I'm sorry…"

"It really hurt my dad. I've never seen him like this, I don't know what to do," he said helplessly, his façade disappearing.

"You'll get through this, you both will. If I can help, I will. I'm here for you," she said reassuringly.

"I know. It's one of the many reasons why I love you," he said, looking in her eyes.

"I love you too."

"I'm lucky that you do. You're very special."

"Can you stay with tonight?" he asked, a little desperation coming out in his voice.

"Yes, I can and I will," she said firmly.

"Thanks," he said, kissing her forehead. "C'mon, we need to get to class." She stood up and took his hand again giving it another reassuring squeeze.

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