Chapter 14-The Not So Romantic Valentine's Day Soiree
A/N: And here it is! Chapter 14. As per a request, I have written half of this chapter in Albus' POV. This is dedicated to that person. Who took time out of their schedule to review and request. I also hope that his personality is up to your standards. Thank you for your loyalty. I would like apologize for the length of time it has taken to update. I won't updating so quickly as my BFF and I have just started a new novel together and my writer's block for Alli's story and Lenora's story is getting bigger by the second. I would like to those of you who are being patient.
XOXO Kat
Ps. The link below is a crappy chapter image made my me using photobucket.
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Song used for this fic was The Lovers Are Losing by Keane
It is now February. Things between Al and I have become rather strained. He says he's fine but, I can see the amount of stress he's under, especially because my older brother is his bestfriend and I'm pregnant. It's making me very nervous and annoyed. I really am going to have to talk to him.
"Alli my dear, I believe I am in love!" Jaden said, cutting across my thoughts.
"Already? You've only been dating for a few weeks. Are you sure?" I asked, as we lounged in the common room, after a particularly hard day.
"Yes! He's so handsome and perfect and totally nice! Don't you like him?" he said, pouting slightly.
"I like him alright, seems like an honest and nice bloke. I totally approve of him Jaden" I tell him as I stroke his hair softly.
"Speaking of guys, how are you and Al?" he said, asking me the question I didn't want to answer.
"We're fine" I say, trying to sound happy.
"Liar. Allisha you can't lie to me, I know you too much already. Spill it" Jaden said, sternly.
"I think Albus is under too much stress, he's been very awkward to me lately. I think it's because Scorpius is his bestfriend. I don't know what to do" I said, covering my face with my hands.
"It'll all work out Allisha. Don't you worry. Trust me. I know these things" Jaden said, smiling at me.
"What are you, my Fairy Gay Mother?"
------Albus------
"Alright team! That was a very great practice session! Our best so far. Let's hit the showers early, you all deserve it" I said, smiling at my team.
"Great session mate. Any idea who you're taking to the V-Day Soiree?" Scorpius said, making me almost trip.
"Nope. No. None at all. I probably won't even go" I say to him as we walk into the changing room.
"You have to come, I bet Natalie will be there" Scorpius said. If he thinks he's making me feel better, he's not. I'm still not quite over the fact that I shagged his little sister. Twice. And, that she's pregnant. I feel like such shit. I really do like her but, its killing me that we have to have some sort of sordid affair that nobody can know about. I wish we could be together openly but, the whole baby issue has me at a standstill. I know I said I'd be there for her but, now…I'm not so sure. Frick.
"Hello? Al? Are you there? What's wrong with you mate? You look like someone just punched you in the bollocks" Scorpius said, bringing me out of my fucked up little world.
"Nothing, just thinking about the dance, is all. Maybe I will go" I said, as we showered and changed.
"That's the spirit!" he said, smiling.
As we walked down the large lawn, my thoughts turned back to that adorable mental little pregnant girl. What was I going to do? I pretty much buried myself in seriously deep poo. I don't know what I can say to Scorpius when he finds out. He will find out soon, they'll start asking questions when Alli gains the baby weight, when the baby is developing in her perfect little body. She'll have to tell them, and then I'm dead. He's been like a brother to me since first year. He told me to stay away from her and I did except, she came into my room. I kissed her, that's definitely my fault. If I hadn't kissed her, none of this crap would be happening right now.
But, what's done is done. Dad says that you can't change the past, no matter how much you want to. Although, I can't say that I regret it. It showed me how much I like her. How much I've always liked her, even though at the time it was at a more sub-conscious level. That didn't help me in any way to formulate some sort of plan or a solution. I would have to take her aside and talk to her at the Soiree. But lately we haven't seen eachother. She's been hanging around Jaden too much so I can never get a word in edgewise. I really hope she's not purposely avoiding me.
"Al, are you really alright mate? Have you even heard a word I've said?" Scorpius said, once again bringing me out of my reverie.
"I'm totally great Scorp. I'm just thinking about who to ask. I mean, Natalie's great but, she's just not my type. I'll find someone" I lied. I know who I'd love to ask but, technically speaking it was strictly out of the question. Maybe I should tell Rose. She has been one of my bestfriends since forever. Dom too but, I definitely could never ever tell her. The girl lives for gossip. So basically, telling anyone was completely out of the question. But still, Rose seemed like a good person to tell. Except for one thing: Scorpius is her boyfriend and Alli is his sister. It'd be her duty as his girlfriend to tell him what was going on between us. So, that's it then. I can't tell anyone.
"Ah well, better make it fast. The Soiree is tomorrow" Scorpius said, not sounding completely convinced.
"Yep, well if you'll excuse me, I've got things to do, people to see. Besides, I'm sure you want to see Rose right now" I said, smiling at him.
"You're right, later mate" Scorpius said, smiling before he jogged off to find my cousin.
"Right. Now all I have to do is find her" I said to myself as I ran in the direction of the kitchens. Hufflepuff house is near the area and I know she has to be there. As I reached the entrance, Jaden walked out. "Jaden! Is Alli in there?" I ask, surprising him.
"Uh yeah. She's kinda puking her pretty little brains out. I'm going to get some meds for her. You can go in you know. I think you two should talk" he said, looking up at me. He didn't have a judgmental bone in his body and for that, I was grateful.
"Thanks Jaden" I say, rushing into the thankfully empty common room. I sat down casually and waited for about ten minutes when Alli finally walked in looking rather sweaty and pale. "How are you feeling?" I asked, making her head snap up.
"Oh, Albus what are you doing in here?" she asked, in a slightly raspy voice. I could tell she wasn't too happy to see me right now but, I wrote it off as her not feeling too well.
"Well, we haven't spoken all month and I wanted to know why?" I said, even though, I'm pretty sure I know the reason. She must not like me anymore and obviously she doesn't feel for me anymore like, I still feel for her.
"I've been very busy you know between the check-ups and studying for my O.W.L.s you know. You took them last year" she said, smoothing out her fringe. Which of course meant that she wasn't telling me the truth.
"Well, I hope you feel better Allisha, I'll see you tomorrow at the V-Day Soiree" I say, abruptly. I can't take the coldness right now. We'll have to talk when she feels better. Maybe then I could get to the bottom of things. I get up and leave. She doesn't even come after me. Am I really that worthless to her? I decided to just go and take a long bath.
------Alli------
Well he didn't look too happy. Then again, I just puked everything I've eaten in the last week so, I'm so not up for anything. Besides, I know what he's thinking. I guess what we had isn't so important to him after all. He doesn't want me. And he doesn't want our baby. He expects me to go to that stupid party in Gryffindor Tower. Nice. I really don't want to go but, J says that everyone's going to be there and practically begged me to go anyway. I am just so incapable of saying no to that poof.
I decided I had nothing better to do, so I went to bed. Early. I couldn't stop thinking about him. I didn't know what to do. I really wish that I could talk to mum right now but, she never keeps secrets from dad. So, only Jaden and Albus know. I really need someone to talk to. I laid there, contemplating my options when Theo's face popped into my head. Of course! He's like a big brother to me! He is the only other one who knows about Al and me! I'll just Floo him now.
I decided to use the one in our bedroom. I sighed in relief that no other girl was in here and I could speak with him in private. I took some powder from the small bag on my bedside table and call Theo's address. "Theo!" I called, making him jump.
"Alli! What are you doing? What's wrong?" he asked, coming to sit by the fire. He looked worried.
"Theo. What I am about to tell you is far worse than what I told you on Christmas Eve. You have to swear not to tell a soul or to freak out" I said to him, in a completely serious tone.
"I swear Alli, now tell me. What is it?" he asked, looking concerned once more.
"You remember when I told you that I slept with Al Potter?" I asked, trying not to blurt it out.
"Yes, what of it? Oh Alli you didn't? You're not. Are you?" he asked, placing a hand to his head.
"Yes. I'm pregnant" I say, starting to tear up again.
"Oh Alli. What am I going to with you? Now I know that your brother and Father will go completely ballistic. Tell you what: tomorrow you get to go to Hogsmeade so, I'm going to meet you at the Three Broomsticks and help you figure out what to do" Theo said, smiling his great smile at me.
"Okay Theo, I'll meet you at the Three Broomsticks tomorrow at noon, I need to buy a new dress for the Party thing anyway" I say, wishing that I could hug him. "Goodnight" I say smiling right back at him. It was getting rather late.
"Sweet Dreams Alli-Bear" Theo said, as he faded away.
So, I conducted all of my before bed rituals and hopped into the sack. I was hoping that I'd actually get some sleep tonight. I stared at the ceiling of my canopy as the other girls came in one by one. I pretended to sleep so I wouldn't have to talk to Norah who was having a conversation with Cam's sister Alex.
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The next morning I'd told Jaden that I'd meet him in the Three Broomsticks at one so, that would at least give me an hour with Theo before he took me on that painfully long quest to find the perfect V-Day outfit for the stupid Soiree. Man, I was so not in the mood for shopping but Jaden said he would die if I didn't go with him to pick out an outfit. Sheesh, now that he's out he's become even more of a flamboyant little fairy. But, I still love'im! Besides, now he and Samson can be together in public and, I've never seen him happier. At least one of us knows where she stands. Ha ha.
"Alli can we talk?" Al said, grabbing my arm and pulling me into the very same broom closet Jaden had come out of. Geez.
"Uh..Why are we in a broom closet?" I ask, struggling to make out his face in the dark.
"It's the only place I could think of where we wouldn't be heard" he said, he looks like he hasn't slept in a fortnight.
"Oh. Uh look, can we talk later? Like in the three broomsticks at half past noon?" I asked, hoping he'd agree. I still haven't figured out what I wanted to say to him. Oh please please please say okay. PLEASE.
"Alright fine. See you at half past noon" he said, sort of frustrated. Oh boy. Then he left first. God, when did it turn so crappy for us? I waited for about two minutes before I rushed off to the exit. Time to see Theo.
After getting into the Three Broomsticks, I looked around for those familiar ice-blue eyes. "Miss me Allisha?" he said, from behind me.
"Theo! I'm so glad you came!" I said, hugging him tightly.
"I take that as a yes" he said, chuckling.
"Yep! Let's sit, I'm thirsty" I said, rather bluntly.
"Alright, let me help you to your seat little lady" he said, in an over exaggerated Southern accent.
"Why thank you" I said, giggling. I can't believe I actually giggled. GAH!
"Alright so, you're pregnant. Who have you told?" he says, turning serious.
"Just Al, You, and the new Matron in the Hospital Wing" I say, looking down at the scrubbed wooden table.
"I see. Well Alli you know that your father is going to freak the fuck out. If you don't mind my saying. Your mum will probably squeal with joy because we all know she's always wanted a large family and well…Scorpius will probably want to beat Al to a bloody pulp and denounce their friendship" Theo said, patting my hand softly.
"That's how I see it too" I said, frowning again.
"Well, you are in such Hell for being so young Alli-dear" Theo said, tapping his chin with his index finger. "So, what kind of drink can I get you?" he asked, looking at me.
"Just some pumpkin juice, I'm not very anything at this time" I said, hoping that my little peanut will at least let me drink that without getting sick.
"One pumpkin juice coming right up, love" Theo said, walking off to the bar. He was always looking out for me, even when we were kids. I do love him, but strictly in a family way.
I looked at my watch and realized it was already twelve fifteen. Just fifteen more minutes and I still didn't know what in Voldemort's arse I was going to say to Albus. Fuck. "Listen Alli, do you mind if we cut this meeting short? I have to meet my girlfriend for lunch soon" Theo said, handing me the pumpkin juice.
"Oh sure, thanks for meeting me here though Theo. It means a lot" I said, as he pulled me into a rather tight hug. "I've missed your hugs" I sighed as he kissed my cheek. "I've missed that too" I said, laughing a little as he let me go.
"Looks like you'll get to meet the love of my life Alli" Theo said, looking over me and smiling. I turn and see a very pretty girl with soft strawberry blonde curls and caramel eyes.
"Theo you're here and with Miss Malfoy. Oh, I'd 'oped to meet you. Theo talks about you quite a bit. Oh you must theenk I'm a terreeble clod, my name is Amandine Devereaux" she said all of this very fast in a French accent. What is it with guys I know and French girls? Oh well, she seemed very nice and a bit naïve so, I liked her.
"Just Alli please Miss Devereaux. It's nice to meet you as well" I said, as she took my hands in her's.
"Just call me Mandi. Eet is what Theo calls me" she said, giving me a warm laugh. I really like her. She's not like those other slags Theo used to date. As I'm taking a good look at her, I also realized that she didn't look like any girl Theo's ever dated. She wasn't thin but, the soft curves of her body fit her slightly rounded face. Theo usually dated tall, curvy, stick thin blondes. But this one, I like her and she and Theo are obviously very much in love.
"Okay Mandi and I must say that you are definitely my favorite of anyone this bloke's ever dated" I said, making them both blush.
"You seemply must join us for lunch" she said, smiling big at me. I couldn't help but notice how perfect her teeth were.
"I would but, I promised to meet someone here. If you'll excuse me" I said, smiling apologetically.
"No problem see you later Alli-girl" Theo said, taking Amandine's hand and leading her out of the Three Broomsticks.
So, I sat and miserably watched the crowd for the next fifteen minutes. Then five minutes. Then five more minutes. Then ten more minutes. Was he even going to show up?
------Albus------
I stood outside, angry at what I had seen. So, she likes older men. I can't believe I didn't see it before. She's in love with Theo Nott. I peaked in through one of the windows and saw her looking quite miserable. Maybe she was finally going to dump me. Well, I decided to get it over with and walked inside. "Sorry, I'm late" I said, making her stand up. She was frowning which made me frown.
"I only have ten minutes Albus. I promised to go shopping with Jaden" she said, crossing her arms.
"Oh. Well then, I guess we should get this conversation over with" I said, in a somewhat bitter tone. I really hope she didn't notice.
"Alright then. What is it you wanted to talk about?" she asked, a hint of agitation in her voice. Great, now she's getting pissed off. If we're both pissed we're both going to argue and that is the last thing I want right now. I'm trying to preserve what we have, even if she is in love with Theo.
"I feel like we don't see eachother enough and it's probably because we have to hide everything from your brother. You know my bestfriend. Maybe he'd understand if we sat him down and explained everything" I said, hoping she'd say yes.
"Are you crazy Albus. Not only would my brother kill the two of us, he'd tell dad who, in turn would throw the strop of the century. Besides, do you want your family to know you got me pregnant?" she hissed, throwing her hands up in the air. I have to say, she is quite cute when she's all flustered like that. But, that's neither here nor there.
"So what Alli? They'll get over it. Scorpius isn't just going to give up five years of friendship just because we went behind his back and I got you p-p-p-pregnant" I said, stuttering on the last word. I was still in somewhat shock at the news of my fathering a child. Not to mention that Erien has a bit of interest in her as, he always has an interest in things that are forbidden to him.
"But you don't know that. He could very well freak the frick out and then we're royally screwed. Look, we'll talk about this later. I don't want to be late meeting Jaden" she says, standing up.
"Fine, tonight at the Soiree then" I say, frowning.
"Fine" she says, leaving the Three Broomsticks.
------Alli------
What the fuck was that all about? Has he lost his mind? And, what the crap was with the attitude. I stand outside, waiting for Jaden to arrive. "Hey lovey! How was the thing with Al?" he asked, as we linked arms and walked to a clothing shop.
"Not so good. He wants us to tell Scorpius" I said, frowning.
"Oh, well I guess you should if he wants to" Jaden says, looking uncertain.
"Nope. No. Uh uh. That is out of the question. You do remember who my father is, don't you?" I asked him.
"Right. Point taken" he said, as we looked through the racks for party clothes. "Ugh, now this shirt is agony. Who would buy something this horrid?" Jaden said, showing me a frilly mustard yellow button down.
"I don't know. What kind of outfit are you looking for anyway?" I ask, as I spot a black dress that I wanted. Good thing I still have the ten thousand galleons Dad gave me for Christmas.
"Something that says I'm hot and ready for romance" Jaden says, as he scours the racks for that perfect outfit. "Ugh, this top is agony. Who would even consider wearing something this horrid?" Jaden asked, showing me a horrible frilly mustard yellow button down.
"No idea, anyway, what do you think I should do?" I asked him as I spotted a short black dress that had to be mine. I was so glad I didn't spend my fifty thousand galleons dad got me for Christmas. It would come in handy when he disowned me a kicked me out of the house. I checked the tag and was happy to see that the dress was only five hundred galleons.
"Wow that dress is hot Al but blimey! It costs a bundle! Are you sure you want to spend five hundred galleons on something you're probably only going to wear once?" he asked, looking at the tag.
"It's no big deal J. My silver backed brush is worth a whole payment on a London flat" I say, shrugging off the price.
"Oh. As for the You, Al, and baby situation. I have no idea" Jaden said, searching through the racks once more.
"I was afraid you'd say that. I'm just so miffed, he's acting like such a prat" I said, frowning again.
"Well honey, you know that it's probably because he's your brother's bestfriend as previously stated. Al is not the kind of guy who likes to keep secrets. It's probably driving him completely mental" Jaden says.
"Botheration!" I screamed out, startling some passersby.
"Calm down Lovey, you're scaring the other students. I say just take him aside at the Soiree and just talk out your problems" Jaden said, as we made our purchases and left the shop.
"What is it with you poofs and talking things out?" I asked, as we stopped near the entrance to the path that led to Hogwarts.
"Well, if that doesn't work out, there's always the make-up sex" he said, giggling,
"Ah"
------------6'o'clock Time for the Soiree---------------
So now I'm in my little black dress all dolled up and dreading the Soiree. Jaden had already left when Samson showed up to escort him there. Norah and Cam left shortly after and Kiley and Bitch-face were on their way now. Oh merlin. What am I going to do? Everyone in fourth year and up is going to be there. They're going to see me talking to Al and then word will reach Scorpius.
So, I walked up to Gryffindor Tower where, the Soiree is being held hope to merlin that Al couldn't make it. But alas, I am not so lucky. He's by the refreshment table looking rather miserable. Shit. So I mingle around for about twenty minutes to avert suspicion when James pops up to make an announcement. "Good evening ladies and gentleblokes! Happy Valentine's day and welcome to the Valentine's Day Soiree! We're about to start dancing to some slow songs so grab a partner or someone special and start dancing!" he announced, grabbing Shannon's hand and leading her into a dance as the music started playing.
"May I have this dance?" Erien said, offering me his hand. Oh boy.
"Sure" I said, as he led me onto the dance floor and pulled me awfully close. I really hope he doesn't feel the baby bump.
"So, why'd you ask me to dance?" I asked, as I searched for Al's face. He was standing by himself and looking quite moody now.
"Well, there's noone here I'd rather dance with tonight, that and to annoy your brother" he said, laughing. Nice. I didn't mind though because I'm still with Al and still pregnant.
"Oh, okay. But, why is there noone else?" I asked again.
"There just isn't" he whispered, in my ear. OH DEAR GOD.
"A little more space between you too Eri" Scorpius said, as he and Rose danced by us.
"Sorry mate" he said, putting more space between us; that made me feel slightly less uncomfortable. For once I am grateful for the overprotective Scorpius act.
After the song ended, I thanked Erien and told him I had to use the toilet. Not very tactful, I know. But, Al seemed to have gotten the message and followed suit a few minutes later. We're in the bathroom together now. I can't even look at him, I'm so scared. I don't want to be the first one to speak so, I just fidget with the hem of my skirt a bit. He'll crack sooner or later.
"Alli, what's going on? I don't know what we're doing" he says, rather abruptly.
"I don't know! I just wish you wouldn't be up my bum about the telling Scorpius thing all the time! I'm sick of it! And I'm sick of your crummy attitude!" I cried out, angrily.
"Oh I'm the one with the crummy attitude? What about you, Miss-Avoid-Albus-So-I-Won't-Have-To-Dump-Him. I know you're in love with Theo. So, just dump me already and get it over with because frankly, I don't know what to think these days!" he cried at me. I can see the tears already slipping from his eyes.
"What-what! You think I'm in love with Theo? What the fuck are you talking about? Theo's like an older brother to me but if that's what you think then FINE! Think that all you want Albus!" I screamed. "And while you're at it, why don't you tell me about how you don't want to raise the baby with me!" I screamed at him some more. At this point I was a big weepy mess.
"So now it's my fault we're like this? You know what? Think what you want about me Alli, I guess this shows me what kind of person you really think I am, and I'm sorry you feel that way. Goodbye" he says, sobbing, as he opens the door and slips out of the bathroom.
I guess it really is over between us now. So, I do what every pregnant fifteen yearold girl would do in this situation. I scream and cry hysterically until I feel the urge to vomit uncontrollably and do that instead. And then, I cry and scream some more. This has been the worse Valentine's Day, in the history of suck-y Valentine's Days, I've ever had.
A/N: Well, that definitely didn't go as planned but, I hope you enjoyed it. The next chapter may take up to two weeks as I had previously stated due to the fact of other projects on my list of things to do. Also, Chappie fifteen will be A Quarter Alli, a quarter Scorpius, a quarter Rose, and a quarter Albus. Unless I make last minute changes and decisions. Please review! I'd appreciate it and it'd help me update the next chappie sooner.