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There's one minute of your day
There's one minute of your day
I will leave this man just to occupy one minute of your day
Just to occupy one minute of your day

-Ingrid Michaelson

Chapter 21-

Mackenzie's POV

"My life sucks," I say as I collapse into an armchair in the Gryffindor common room by the fire.

Rose looks at me sympathetically from Scor's lap. I realize that I probably just interrupted their alone time but at this point I don't really care.

"And why do you feel that way?" Rose asks as she goes into older sister/shrink mode.

"Well: 1.I have a head ache and cramps at the same time 2. I got a total of 2 hours of sleep last night 3. I didn't study for that pop quiz in Transfiguration and surely failed it 4. I forgot my gloves for Herbology and had to run back to get them, so I was late and got a detention, 5. I copied the wrong problems in Arithmancy, 6. I couldn't find my tights this morning because Olivia 'borrowed' them and never put them back 's nearing Valentine's day and I have no idea what to get Ben, 8. This morning I accidentally threw out my toothbrush and 9. I have this large zit right in between my eyes like a frickin bull's eye!"

Scor squirms at the mention of my 'womanly problems' and Rose pats his head and starts playing with his hair absently. Suddenly, their cuteness made me want to gag.

"Come on, then, Z, I have some chocolate." Rose says.

She kisses Scor on the cheek and I ruffle his hair on the way out.

"You should probably find a better hiding place for your clothes than your trunk," Rose advises.

"But that involves so much work! And eventually Olivia will find it and then I'll have to find another hiding place!"

"Maybe just disillusion them then?"

"If I must, I must."

"Ok, so here's your chocolate, here's your notebook, here's a cramp potion, and I'll tell Ben that you're not feeling well."

"I love you, Ro. I don't know what I would do without you!"

Rose goes back down, probably to snog Scor or something and I pull out my notebook and the letters inside the notebook.

Ok, so I am corresponding with Rose's mom…and aunt….and uncle…and dad…and yes, I lied to her about it. But I thought it might be a little awkward that I was writing to her mom more often than she was.

I quickly scanned over the letter Hermione Weasley had sent me.

Hello Z,

I do hope that you are having a fantastic semester so far-make sure to study hard! I was surprised to get your letter, but I cannot say that I didn't expect it at some point. My experience of Hogwarts is probably drastically different than yours, though I am certain you know this already (otherwise you would not be corresponding with me in the first place!) what in particular would you like to know about? Every year at Hogwarts was just filled with excitement and I don't want to bore you with details that you are not interested in. I wish I could tell you that all of this 'excitement' was of the happy sort, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. I am also sure if you were to write Harry or Ginny they would be happy to write you as well- to help you with your project.

Tell Rose that I love her! Send hugs and kisses to the rest of the clan!

Hermione Weasley

No, I did not lie to Hermione Weasley. She was the one to first name my writing of songs based on different experiences from different points of view as a 'project'.

I sigh as I consider how quickly she would get back to me after my latest reply but it would probably take a few days- Hermione Weasley was a very busy woman.

Unfortunately, I seem to have eaten all of Rose's stash of Honeydukes chocolates. I sigh, throw a robe on top of my pajamas, slip my slippers on, grab my notebook and quill and quickly leave the dormitories. I wave to Rose and Scor on the way out of the common room.

I quickly head towards the kitchen, hoping to get some nice warm hot chocolate. Deeply absorbed in my thoughts, I didn't even notice the pair of people sneaking up behind me.

Suddenly, I hear my name being called.

"Kenzie!"

I turn around and see Al and Amy, heading in the direction of the library.

"Hey Al, Amy." I acknowledge them.

"We're just going to the library, you want to come with?" Al asks.

I discreetly glance at Amy and quickly see her disappointment written all over her face- To go or not to go?

"That sounds lovely; however I am in desperate need of hot chocolate so I was on my way to the kitchens."

"Do you mind if we come with? I could definitely go for some hot chocolate!" Al asks.

"Oh, Albus, I really should study for my OWLs- you go have fun with Z" Amy chimes in.

"Oh um-"

"No, seriously hang out with Z; I won't be much fun to be with anyway" Amy smiles and leaves.

I look at Al, who is watching Amy leave.

"Come on then, lover boy, I haven't talked with you in forever."

He looks me up and down quickly. "You look like shit."

I roll my eyes at him. "Oh thanks Al, you really know how to make a girl feel special! Or, should I call you Albus now?" I quirk an eyebrow.

"No! I've tried to convince Ames to just call me Al like everyone else does but she it's like she's determined not to be like everyone else!"

"Ames?" I question.

Al coughs and avoids my questioning as he tickles the pear.

"Miss Mackenzie! Master Albus!" the house elves quickly surround us and we place our order for hot chocolate-plain for Al and with extra marshmallows and whip cream for me.

"I see you're using the red notebook I gave you." Al smiles at me.

"Yes! Thank you so much! It's already starting to fill up!" I hold up my notebook as if it's the proof.

Suddenly we hear the portrait open again and another figure emerges.

"Z! Rose told me I might find you in here!"

"Ben!" I smile at him as he kisses me on the cheek.

"Al," Ben acknowledges Al and Al nods back.

"Is there a reason you were looking for me?" I ask my boyfriend.

"Yes, actually, here I know that you're having a bad week." He says as he hands me a mysterious object.

"A cupcake? Really? For me?" I exclaim.

Ben laughs at me.

"I know that you love red velvet cupcakes so I got one for you."

I'm slightly embarrassed to say that I am starting to tear up as I gingerly take the cupcake from his hands and take a bite. I moan at the deliciousness of the tasty treat. I swallow quickly and hug my boyfriend.

"Oh my goodness! Thank you thank you thank you! You are the most amazing person on the planet!"

I smile up at him and gaze into his hazel eyes before taking another bite of my cupcake as Ben laughs at me.

"I'll take that as you like the cupcake?"

"I am officially in love with this cupcake!"

"Well I'm glad—could I try it?"

I smirk at Ben—"Sure! Here let me just…" I take a bit in my mouth and then turn around to face Ben. He looks surprised but I quickly pull his face close to mine and kiss him-deciding to transfer the cupcake that way- and force my tongue in his mouth.

Then I pull back quickly.

Ben laughs at me "Well that wasn't quite what I was expecting but it was pleasant enough"

"Pleasant enough? That's probably the best goddamn cupcake kiss you've ever had in your life!"

Ben puts his arm around my waist and pulls me closer "hmm... I'm not sure…why don't we try it one more time…"

Al coughs suddenly and I realize that I had totally forgotten he was there.

"Erm- I'm going to go help Ames study for the OWLS…" he says as he walks quickly towards the exit again.

"Oh! Al! I'm sorry we went all couply on you! We'll talk later, ok? Tell Ames I said hi!"

"Sure." He says easily.

"Wait! One more thing"

He turns around and looks at me.

"Love you!"

He laughs at me, then says "Love you too, Z" and then leaves.

I glance up at Ben again.

"Now…how about we try that cupcake kiss one more time? I think we might be able to master it by the end of the night!"

A/N: what'cha think? Also I have a very important announcement! An avid reader- Chocolate Skittles- has created a BLOG for this story. This blog basically consists of pictures of models that she thinks look similar to the characters based on the way I have descirbed them! Feel free to check it out! You can access it by going to her profile and clicking on the link...I will also put it on my profile! Thank you so so so much to all my reviewers! Reviews are always welcome so please let me know what you think! :)

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