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I took my place that everyone said I was perfect for; next to Percy. I'd never be seen as anything other than that. Not even by the one person who I thought could maybe understand. Even he wanted me with Percy.

But if everyone saw me with Percy, and I could even see a future with Percy, then why was I so disappointed? I was even willing to suggest the same thing before Oliver had. I suppose that since he was the one who suggested it, it just hurt that much more. Would I have actually gone through with it if he hadn't first?

Maybe I was so disappointed, because the future I saw with Percy, was not one that I wanted.

"You know Penelope," Percy's voice jerked me out of my thoughts, "I think that we should split up our patrol duties. I mean, we already got a late start today, but look how long it took us. Students could be running around crazed by the time we finished!" Somehow Percy, I highly doubt that. "Together, we take way too long. We need to be more efficient. I think that we should spilt up the houses. It's practical. I could take Slytherin because, personally, I think you would be eaten alive in there. I know that you can handle yourself, but you know Slytherins. They always have some sort of trickery to get what they want."

"Alright, I suppose splitting the duties are reasonable. You can have Slytherin. It's not like I would want to go down there anyway." Maybe some away time from Percy would be a good thing. We would be together almost every minute this year, and some privacy could probably get to be like gold. Besides, maybe being away would also strengthen the relationship. I loved Percy. I had to. I was so sure of it this morning, I'm positive that I still do. Nothing happened with Oliver, so what Percy and I had still had to be strong. Real love couldn't fade away in a matter of hours.

"Good, I'm glad you agree. Now of course you'll be able to take Ravenclaw. I'm sure you'll want to see your friends every night, considering you won't exactly see as much of them during the day."

"Oh, thank you, Percy." He smiled warmly at me and bent down to give me a kiss on the cheek. I smiled to myself. This is the Percy I love. I know that I love him. He's always considering me.

"Of course. However, I think that I should take Hufflepuff. From what I've seen tonight, they might show to be somewhat of a problem. Now don't take this the wrong way Penelope, but sometimes you don't know how to set down your foot. You have to be able to take charge, and let them know who's boss. I'm not afraid to take points off for insolence, and you tend to give too many chances. Therefore, you can take Gryffindor." He stated as if that was the end of the discussion.

I don't know how to set my foot down? I can't take charge? What did all that mean? Considering me, HA! Sometimes, he could get so low I could look down at him. Wait, I get Gryffindor? NO, that would NOT work.

"Percy, I can't let you take Hufflepuff and not Gryffindor. It's your house. And I saw the way you were looking around when we were outside the door. You're going to miss it just as much as I would miss Ravenclaw. I can take Hufflepuff. They really aren't a problem at all. They're good kids. Sometimes though, you're just too demanding. I'm sure I can handle them. You need to see Gryffindor. I know you need it." I could not go back to Gryffindor every night. It was just as bad as Slytherin now. Besides, I could see in Percy's eyes that he loved the Gryffindor house.

"Well, I suppose you're right. But I think that I should still take Hufflepuff. Also, I see you've become mighty close to Oliver." WHAT? "So it's not like you would be going there for nothing. You two can become good friends now. We can all be good friends." He smiled broadly, and I seemed to shrink. My lips formed more of a grimace than a smile. "I know! We can alternate nights. I can take Gryffindor one night and you can take it the next. We could both go there, and I would also be able to go to Hufflepuff every other night. I think that I should take Hufflepuff first tomorrow though. To get things a little more firm there before you go. That way they won't be so much of a problem."

His idea made him even more excited, but made me even more queasy. I certainly did not want to have to go to Gryffindor alone, even if it was every other night. But how could I say no without telling Percy a good reason? There was nothing I could do.

Thoughts of Oliver swarmed around my head and I had to grab Percy's arm to keep steady. He tried to wrap his arm around my shoulder, but it was to scrawny and he couldn't quite get a grip on my shoulder, so he let in drop and we kept walking.

I had to do something to get these thought of Oliver off my mind. So I did the only thing I could do. I grabbed Percy and roughly turned him to face me. He had a shocked expression, but I didn't give him time to recover before I threw my arms around his neck and planted my lips firmly on his. I sucked lightly on him lower lip to get him to open his mouth, and when he did, I snaked my tongue in until I found his.

After he realized what was happening he tried to take control. I felt him put pressure against me to try and influence the kiss, but I wouldn't let him. I pushed against him harder and pushed the back of his head so his lips connected with mine even harder.

He was still sloppy, and the kiss was wet, but it was definitely the best once we had ever experienced together. It was absolutely the best he had ever had, because I knew I was his first girlfriend. When we pulled away, he gasped for air and his eyes were wide.

"That..." gasp "was..." gasp "really good." He managed to sputter out.

I smiled at him. I supposed he like what he saw in my face, because he hugged my with all his might, but what he didn't know, was that I was trying desperately to hide my disappointment. No matter how hard I tried to concentrate on Percy, or how good the kiss might have been with Percy standards, I couldn't get Oliver off my mind.

The entire time, I wondered, how would Oliver's kiss be?

I really am the worst girlfriend ever...or maybe it's just that I haven't found the right boyfriend...