'Well do you really need to worry about this Emmy?'

'What can I do Melody you know everything'.

'Well yes but that doesn't mean you have to hide like this from him forever. Look at yourself you look awful'.

'I am not hiding but this thing is killing me you know. I am not in the right mind nowadays. I think crazy things about him being with me and all. And I am scared you know'.

'Well then tell him what you feel about him'.

'What if he doesn't feel the same way I feel about him'

'Listen I think he kind of likes you too. Trust me'

Emily sighed. She knew what she was doing was completely stupid. But she couldn't help it. She has skipped classes, breakfast, dinner, lunch just to keep her away from him. She started to feel random things about him when he was around. She couldn't concentrate on anything when he was around. Yesterday she freaked out completely and just thought to hide herself by not going to the great hall, common room and classes at all. She thought if she avoided him maybe she could get over her feelings for him.

'OK I don't know what you are going to do I want you to come for dinner, and if possible try to talk to James alright?'

'No way I can't just show myself up there and talk to him about this. Maybe I would come for dinner to the great hall. But now I will get some sleep and then I will come after eight o'clock'

'Fine'

'Listen Emmy I wanted to tell you something 'said James his face turning a little red.

'Yeah what you wanted to tell me?'

James took a deep breath and said 'Look I really wanted to tell you about this for ages. Only know I got the guts to tell you that I really like you. You know more than just friends. You were always different to me'.

Emily was surprised first then she felt thrilled and happy to hear it. She was speechless. Tell him something. Don't act dumb.

'Um actually James I'm glad to hear this you know I too feel the same way'

'Really?'

Emily nodded. Just then Melody came running to her and she was shaking her happily telling 'I told you so'

'Yes you were right'

Melody laughed happily and she was shaking her shoulder. First Emily enjoyed it then felt unnecessary. Why was she calling my name so loudly?

'Emily wake up, Emily Wilkins wakeup'

'Uh' said Emily as she opened her eyes. She was confused at first. Then it dawned on her that she was dreaming about her and James getting together which was so sweet by the way. Melody was looking annoyed when she didn't register her presence. Melody threw a pillow at her.

'Hey I'm getting up OK'

'Getting up? You were dreaming and you were smiling like an idiot you know'

'Did I?' asked Emily thoroughly embarrassed.

'Now get up and come to the great hall. You should eat something'

Emily got herself up from the bed. She looked herself at the mirror. She looked at her disheveled hair, crushed clothes, dull face. She sighed. Life sucked. She told Melody to give her five minutes to get cleaned and changed. She took a quick shower and got dressed up. She combed her hair and checked her appearance on the mirror. She looked quite ok.

'Emily' someone called her the minute she sat on the Gryffindor table for dinner. She looked up to see James coming towards her. He sat beside her with a concerned expression.

'Emily why didn't come to any of the classes I was so worried you know'

'Um I felt a little sick'

'Sick? But I checked in the hospital wing too. You were nowhere to be found. I asked Melody she said you were in your room. I thought of coming up there but you know that's not possible'.

'I…I felt tired too so didn't want to go the hospital wing. Thought I would just skip everything and be in my room for some peace you know'

'But you didn't even come to the great hall'

'I know try to understand James it's not like what you think'

'Then what is it about?'

'Look I can't explain. Even I can't understand what's happening to me. I just need some time to figure out ok'

'What's wrong Emmy?' asked James concerned.

Emily sighed and looked at up James 'Just don't worry about me James I will be alright'

'You sure'

'Pretty much' smiled Emily and she hugged him which surprised herself. 'Thanks for asking'

'Anytime' stuttered James.

'Wow you are pretty good at this I never thought you could play' said James appreciatively.

'Well thanks James'

James and Emily were outside the castle playing quidditch at the pitch for relaxation. James was amused by seeing Emily play. She really was a good flier. She tackled her broom in a smooth way.

'Why didn't you try for the teams?'

'I really like to play quidditch for fun you know. I don't like to take it seriously like you guys do. And I am not that good too'

'No you are not you are really good'

Emily just smiled and landed down. James followed her. He caught her hand and twirled her around. Emily looked at him surprised. He rarely had this kind of attitude. He just looked at her determined to fire questions at her.

'Now I don't know what's wrong with you but can you at least give me some hint you know that would be enough for me'

'Listen James like I told you before I will be alright'

'Fine but I am going to find it out soon'

They were sitting in the common room. It's been a week since that incident happened at the pitch. They carefully avoided discussing about it. James on the other hand was getting a little impatient. He started to get aware of their school life coming to an end. He counted the number of months left for their NEWTS to start.

'James do you have any idea to tackle our NEWTS pressure. Because I really need it'

'You don't need to worry about it. You have already learned everything'

'Not everything. There are some of the portions that I even don't understand'

'Don't worry we have still three months'

'Only three months'

'Ok now relax alright'

Emily sighed. 'You know my cousin wrote to me'

'Your muggle cousin?'

'No. you know my cousins from Australia. I got their letter yesterday. She graduated last year. So she just thought to ask me about my exam preparation and stuffs.

'What is she doing now?'

'She is training to become a healer. She wrote to me some cases she has studied. It's interesting you know'

'Healer! Wow she must be a very hardworking student'

'Yes she is'

'So you are going to be a healer when you graduate'

'I don't know. I thought of taking a career in the ministry. But healer is not a bad option too'

'Come on Emmy you will be a great healer'

'I wish I had one aim. I am interested in everything I can't choose anyone to be my career. You know like you. I am really jealous of you sometimes James'

'What! You are jealous of me. Can I know the reason?'

'I am jealous of you because you are perfect in every way. You are good in studies. You are good in quidditch, you have a perfect aim and you work on that so perfectly. Everyone likes you, you are a good company. In fact every girl in this school loves to hang around with you and that is not only because you are handsome but also talented. And you know exactly what you want to do in your life.'

'Emily, don't be silly. You too have those qualities'

'Yeah but it doesn't work on me sometimes'

'No actually you are wrong. You don't know what people think of you here. Everyone wants to be like you and remember those friends of Melody tricked you because they were jealous of you'

She sighed and to James surprise she leaned on his shoulders. James wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her. When she looked up at him, he smiled and said "Everything is going to be alright".

I am really sorry for the late update. I will try to update the next chapter as soon as it is possible. Hope you enjoyed it. Please review.