Hey guys! I am so sorry that this is such a late update, but school started and.. I REALLY DON'T LIKE IT.
Ugh, no wonder why they call sophomores SUFFERMORES, we do suffer more xD
Haha, well, I do hope you can forgive me..
Here is the next chapter..
ENJOY :DDD
While James ran upstairs, Kate and Hermione got the picnic basket ready. Bryan was sitting on the couch next to Josh.
"He looks horrible," Hermione said pulling a bag of Doritos from the pantry.
"Yeah," Kate said, "It's a good thing it's a holiday… I don't know how he'd even make it to school."
Meanwhile, upstairs…
"Draco! Wake up!" James yelled banging on the door.
Draco opened the door, "Bloody hell. I'm awake. No need to have a damn cow."
James smiled sheepishly, "Sorry mate. Come on down. We're going to the park for a picnic."
"A what?" Draco asked closing his door.
"Pic… nic." James replied slowly as they descended down the stairs and went to the kitchen, "You do know what that is, don't you?"
"Why?"
"Because a certain person is feeling under the weather."
"And this concerns me how?"
"Morning ferret," said Hermione.
"Beaver."
"Git! Don't call me that!"
"Well, it's not my fault your teeth were huge," He smirked.
"They're not huge anymore, as you can obviously see!" Hermione cried, "Should I tell everyone the story of Draco Malfoy the amazing bouncing ferret?"
"Mad-Eye should consider himself lucky that my father didn't find out about that."
"From the way you overuse that statement, I'm surprised your father hasn't heard about your entire life at Hogwarts! Did you tell him about how I punched you in third year for badmouthing Buckbeak?" Hermione grinned.
"Are you two at it again?" Josh asked from the couch. It was the first time he had spoken all day.
"Honestly, you two. I'm surprised this house isn't demolished." Kate scoffed. "James! Bryan! Stop eating all the food. By the rate you two are going, we won't have anymore food left!"
"Rorrt Tate."
"What?"
He swallowed, "Sorry Kate."
"Swallow before you speak Bry. Goodness, you guys remind me of Ron when you eat," Hermione said, "You don't even know who Ron is… but if you knew him you'd know what I'm talking about when I say you eat like him!"
She heard a chuckle behind her and turned around, "What now Draco?"
"Nothing, nothing. Just the weasel reference is a bit of an insult to Bryan, isn't it? I mean, why would anyone want to be compared to Weaselbee?"
She rolled her eyes. "Come on you lot. Let's go now before those two blobs finish the food."
"So, where are we going to stay? At our original place under the tree or –" Hermione was interrupted by a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see who it was.
"Hey, I'm Chad… I saw you walk by and I sort of thought you were someone I knew…"
"I… um…" she turned back to the others and gave them at look.
Kate obviously got it and ushered the boys away, she turned to Hermione, "Just look for us when you're done talking!" she said with a wink.
Hermione giggled nervously, "Sorry about her. So, what were you saying? Oh!" she held her hand out, "I'm Hermione by the way."
Chad shook her hand and gave her a genuine smile. He was probably the same height as Draco… his hair was a light brown color while his eyes were a lovely hazel. And he was in the same shape as the boys, which was a good thing.
"Nice to meet you Chad." She smiled letting go of his hand.
" Um… wow… um… you're really pretty," he said, a bit flustered.
Hermione's face flushed scarlet.
"Um… thanks… so… you were saying that I looked like someone you knew?"
"Yeah… but you're not that someone… um… would you like to hang out for a bit?"
Hermione looked back to see Kate waving and motioning for her to go with him.
You sure? She mouthed.
Absolutely! Go! Kate mouthed back.
"Yeah, sure, I guess we could hang out for a few…"
"Great, come with me."
Hermione was led to a wall near the lake in the middle of the park. There were a bunch of guys, Hermione guessed they were Chad's friends, jumping over and flipping off of the wall.
"What are they doing?
"It's called Parkour… or free running. Whichever you prefer."
"That's so cool!" Hermione said, "I mean, I haven't seen anything like it! Quidditch is totally different from–"
"What?"
"Nothing. I didn't say anything."
"Oh… well, it's called Parkour."
"So… do you just flip off of a wall?"
"No… we jump over the wall, too."
"Is that it?"
"I guess… we flip in the air, too. Summersaults, back flips, cartwheels."
"You're basically doing everything a cheerleader can."
"Yeah but we're sexier. We do it the manly way."
"How would you do that the 'manly' way? Is there even such thing? Look, it's no shame to be a male cheerleader. There are plenty of them… and they win competitions. I'm sure there's a squad somewhere that will have you."
Chad looked at Hermione and didn't say anything after that.
"What?" Hermione said, "What are you looking at?"
"You."
"What? Why?"
"I'm trying to get you."
"What do you mean by 'trying to get me' exactly?"
"I'm trying to see inside your head."
"How so?"
"I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not… or if I should be insulted or flattered."
"Maybe a little of both," Hermione said, "You'll need to get to know me a bit more before you can really tell the difference. Ask any of my friends."
"I don't want to learn about you from your friends," Chad said, "I want to learn about you from yourself. It's much easier and I don't want to seem like a git snooping around your friends for information on you."
"You're going to have to see me again if you want to figure me out."
"Are you asking me on a date?
"No, no, no, don't get cocky! I never asked you out on a date. I just simply stated that you and I are going to have to see each other again if you'd ever want to figure me out a bit more. I was never asking you out. That's your job."
"My job? Really? Fine. What are you doing on Friday?"
"Friday? This Friday?"
"No, Friday next month, you muppet," Chad laughed, "of course this Friday!"
"I don't think I'm doing anything."
"Well, how about we go to dinner so I can figure you out and you can figure me out."
"I can pretty much figure you out."
"How?"
"Well, look at what you do for fun," Hermione said.
"Hey, there are Parkour meets all over the country, you know. This is popular in other countries, too."
"Uh-huh. That's nice. It was really great talking to you… but I've got to go. I'll see you on Friday."
"Wait!"
"What?" Hermione said turning around.
"I kind of need your number… so I can call you about Friday?"
"Oh," Hermione said, "Do you have a pen or a marker on you?"
Chad dug through his pockets for a bit before pulling out a Sharpie.
Hermione uncapped the permanent marker and quickly and neatly wrote her phone number on Chad's arm.
"There you go," Hermione said capping the marker and handing it back to Chad, "Call me."
"I will," he said, "See you."
"Bye," Hermione said walking away. She walked over to the tree where all her friends were and sat down next to Kate.
"So… what did flippy guy want to talk about?"
"He just said that I looked like someone he knew," Hermione said, picking up a potato chip and eating it.
"I know that isn't all of it, Hermione," Kate said, "Spill. Now."
"Not now, Kate."
"Yes now, Hermione," Kate said, "I want to know!"
"I'll tell you later! Don't bother about it right now. I want to have fun with you guys."
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A few hours after, Kate had pulled Hermione away from the others and had badgered her for everything that had happened with her and who Kate called, "flippy guy.'
"Alright. Alright, I'll tell you." Hermione giggled, " Just calm down."
"Yeah yeah.. Calm down my butt. Tell meeee."
Hermione rolled her eyes and told her what happened.
"Well, he told me he thought he knew me from somewhere."
"That is a total lie." Kate said.
"And we just started talking.. He brought me over to where his friends were. Apparently, those flipping things they were doing is called Parkour. And, oh gosh, I accidentally said something about wizarding sports when we were talking about parkour. But yeah. We just talked and had some laughs I guess."
"There is more.." Kate said, giving her that look. "I know there is."
Hermione turned scarlet, "Well, he said something about trying to get into my head.. and well, we have a date on Friday."
"This Friday?" Kate squealed.
"Yeah." Hermione nodded, "This Friday. He asked for my number as well and I gave it to him."
"Oh my goodness Hermione! You have to look good. We need to look for a delicious outfit for you to wear.. umm, your makeup, and oooh! You have got to look awesome!"
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"Wonder what those two are talking about." James asked.
The four of them, all guys of course, were just sitting under the shady tree just minding their won business.
"Probably about that guy from a while ago.. " Bryan replied.
"Yeah, probably.. I bet he asked her out or something."
"Well, Hermione does know that he has to go through the three of us right."
"You forgot about Draco, Bryan." Said James.
"Oh yeah, and Draco. Well, if he wants."
"Oh, I want to." Draco smirked.
"You know… I have a feeling it will be Draco that will be the toughest to go through."
"And why do you think that Josh?"
" I just do. And you could see that look he has around her. "
"What look?" Draco asked.
"Oh, don't lie Draco. I see how you look at Hermione sometimes. Mate, I know the two of you say that you hate each other and whatnot, but your eyes.. both eyes say otherwise."
"Your bloody words say otherwise. Granger and I are just acting civil towards each other. Once we go back to school all this, will be gone."
James grinned, "Oh, I don't know Draco.. I mean, that one time we saw the both of you in that lovely position. I mean, that looked more than civil."
"Shut up."
Soo.
What did you all think of this chapter. I know it was a bit short-ish..
Tell me what you think.
I really hope you all liked this chapter...
Oh! and don't worry, my dear readers. The secret will be coming up in a few chapters.
I wonder if any of you figured or thought of any ideas on what it could be..
Hmmm, oooh! Tell me if you have any idea what the secret will be. I really want to know what you all think it could be.
So.
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