Woohoo! Chapter two! I'd like to thank my two anonymous reviewers, as well as calamityxcooper, who reviewed through PM.
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Ahaha, I'm talking like I've just won an Oscar. I'm tempted to say, "You like me! You really like me!" XD
Well, without any further ado, (Besides the soundtrack, but I'm betting some of you skip that part), here's chapter two.

Soundtrack for this chapter:
"Misery Business" - Paramore; "Beware! Cougar!" - The Academy Is...; "My Life Would Suck Without You" - Kelly Clarkson; "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom And Suicide Is Press Coverage" - Panic(!) at the Disco; "Mr. Brightside" - The Killers; "Look After You" - The Fray; "All The Small Things" - Blink-182; "My Paper Heart" - The All-American Rejects.


Misery Business.

Chapter 2: Swear To Shake It Up If You Swear To Listen.

I sat across from Alicia and Lee in the quaint Hogwarts library. Madame Pince was terrorizing some poor, unsuspecting first years on the other side of the library, so there was no chance of us being overheard.

George lounged next me. Although he was Fred's identical twin, I never felt quite the same way about him as I did his brother. I mean, George's cool and everything, but he just didn't have the heart-fluttering effect that Fred had on me. Plus, if he did, Alicia would totally kill me, as she has a soft spot for him. And even though they're identical, I can tell them apart like night and day. Maybe it's because we've been friends for five years, but I'd like to think that being in love with one of them helps.

I gazed at Alicia expectantly. "So, missy, what is this plan of yours, exactly?"

She pursed her lips. "I'm getting to it! Hold onto your knickers, Ange, God."

I rolled my eyes.

Alicia paused dramatically, surveying each of us in turn. "Let the telling of Alicia's Diabolical Plan begin," she stage-whispered.

I snorted with laughter. She glared at me. "What?" she snapped.

"That's not seriously the name of your oh-so-fabulous plan of action, is it?"

She narrowed her eyes even further. "Yes, it is, and if you don't like it, too bad, because right now, that's the working title."

I chuckled to myself again. "Alicia, I love you."

She smiled acidly at me. "Yeah, yeah, tell it to the judge. Anyways, as I was saying, the diabolical plan. Obviously, we need to care of this Fred-slash-Miss Priss problem."

Lee raised his hand nervously, like he was afraid Alicia would eat him alive. She raised an eyebrow at him. "Yes, Lee?"

"Who the hell is Miss Priss?"

Alicia sighed. "Chloe Walker, duh. That's Ange and mine's nickname for her. Kind of catchy don't you think?"

Lee nodded, but once Alicia turned around, he gave me a weird look and mouthed, "NO!"

I giggled. Alicia gazed at me for a second then went back to explaining her plan. "Anyways, do we all agree that this calls for action?"

Lee and George nodded enthusiastically. I locked eyes with Alicia. "Heck yes," I whispered.

"I'm his fugging twin, and I hardly ever see him any more!" George groaned. "That's when you know it's bad."

Lee shook his head. "Sad, mate. Very sad."

Alicia pursed her lips once more, sitting up straighter and making herself look important. "Naturally, I have come up with a plan of action."

"Naturally," I said sarcastically.

"Ange, will you shut the hell up while I finish explaining my plan?"

"Yes, ma'am." I saluted her, making Lee and George chuckle heartily.

Alicia waited until they quieted before marching onward. "Anyways, back to the plan. It's magnificent. See, we have one weapon that no one, least of all Fred, would expect us to use in a situation this dire."

"Not meaning to interrupt," I cut in, ignoring Alicia's scowl, "but I don't think Fred's expecting anything at this point. He's too caught up in Chloe Walker Land."

Alicia sighed. "Well, just to be on the safe side, he won't expect it. Trust me."

We sat in silence for a few minutes.

"You gonna tell us what this secret weapon is?" Lee asked gruffly.

"Not what, who," Alicia corrected.

All of us looked confused.

"Sorry?" George asked.

"Angelina's the secret weapon, of course!" Alicia let out an exasperated sigh. "We need to give Chloe Walker a little healthy competition!"

I stared blankly at Alicia, barely comprehending the words that were coming out of her mouth. Me, give Chloe Walker some healthy competition?? Was she fugging crazy?!

"Me?" I choked out. "But... but... How? Wh—Why?"

"Oh, Ange, it's simple really. Everyone knows that you're in love with the guy, and I think that Fred feels something for you, too; he's just too transfixed by Chloe 'Eat Me' Walker to realize it."

George nodded in agreement. "He did have a major thing for you in fourth year, that's for sure."

I stared blankly at him. "You're kidding."

He shook his head. "Stupid prat wouldn't stop talking about it."

"But... I'm hopeless with guys!" I moaned. "I don't even know the first thing about flirting, Leesh! I'm totally gonna screw it up!"

"No, you won't," Lee said confidently. "We'll help you out. Won't we, George?"

George nodded. "'Course. You and Fred'd make a cute couple."

I felt the blush settle in my cheeks.

"It's settled then," Alicia declared. "Operation Alicia's Diabolical Plan has begun."

I sighed. "We really do need to change that name, Leesh," I pointed out.

She ignored me. Lowering her voice, she whispered, "Tonight, your training begins." She let out an evil cackle, causing Madame Pince to swoop down on us.

"No squawking in the library!" she squawked. Damn, she was a hypocrite. We all cleared out, heading for the Gryffindor common room.

How the hell was I going to win Fred Weasley over Chloe Walker?

I sighed. Damn Alicia Spinnet. Always believing in me, even when I didn't believe in myself.


Author's note: Fug = Fuck. I just thought it would be less offensive, plus, I just like it better. XD The idea was courtesy of the novel An Abundance of Katherines by John Green. One of the best books. Ever. Period. :D

Also, anyone catch the 10 Things I Hate About You reference? Kudos to anyone that did.
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