Chapter 4
Still in confusion, I left the owlry and headed straight for the common room to find it empty. Assuming Alex (also in Hufflepuff) had already headed for breakfast I changed into a warm jumper with jeans and wove my hair with a pink ribbon into a long plait. After washing my face and brushing my teeth I walked down to the great hall for something to eat. The entire way down I played through the morning events. He had said he watched me, got really close to me and made every hint that there was something more. Maybe I was just being naïve. Finnick had girls swooning over him all the time and probably even flirted in his sleep. I wondered if I had reacted the best I could. I was surprised. It would seem that after the situation was over I could think of an abundance of witty comebacks to snap back at him. Entering the Hall I kept my head down and headed straight for our usual spot. Carrie had come over to sit with us and had saved me a seat between her and Alex along with a large mound of scrambled eggs – my favorite.
"Hi," my voice croaked as I pulled them both into a quick hug and slipped onto the bench, "thanks for saving me the seat and food, I overslept again".
"You can drop the act Chloe, we know you didn't sleep in the dorm yesterday. We get it, you like to wander off solitary but please don't leave without saying goodbye, you know we care about you", Alex looked at me with concerned eyes and Carrie nodded in agreement.
"We should know where you are at least. So where were you? You missed desert!"
"Fine, I just went to the owlry, with Phil. I did some work, reading and writing. I like being alone sometimes, which leads me to say that I know you are worried about me being alone this holiday but really it will be fine, really. I'll write as much as Phil can manage!"
Carrie searched my eyes for a moment and let it drop, "We need to leave in by 11 and our cases are ready so I guess we'll say goodbye now and leave you to finish breakfast." She leaned forward to give me a warm bear hug whispering
"I'll write everyday".
We broke off and I said "If you must, Alex?" He leaned in for a brief but firm hug, stepped up to help up Carrie and after exchanging final goodbyes they walked off hand in hand down the hall both turning back to wave at the door.
My eyes returned to my plate and I thought of the 14 days ahead. Sure, most would call them lonely but I'm sure was sure I would be fine. I had Phil, my books and the House Elves for company and they'd never failed me before. I jumped in my seat suddenly to witness Dan the owl land in the cereal bowl and drop a small envelope onto my empty plate. He cocked his head at me and flew off. My heart leaped. Clearly it was from him. I tucked it in my pocket, and keeping my head down headed straight for the doors. Once out the hall I nipped into an empty classroom to open it.
Sorry about this morning. I realize now I was awfully rude. Can you forgive me? If you can, meet me on the lake at 3o'clock. I will be waiting, and watching. Yours, Finnick xxx
Once again, than you very much for taking the time to read this. You may have noticed my story now has a name - sorry it's not very good. And also sorry this chapter isn't the longest - the next one should be a bit longer! Please keep reviewing and reading xxx