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Mary's POV

"What was that?" William asked as both of us heard a sound coming from somewhere near us. He looked around and so did I and saw a retreating figure to the direction of the castle. Someone saw us and I felt the blood draining from my face. It will be the end of all of this. Who could that be? Then I saw another person standing behind shadows of tress, its back away from us and looking at the other person who's walking away. I immediately stood up. "Let's go...it might be one of the prefects..." I looked at William and he looked at me calmly. "I think it's just your friends. They finally decided to follow you." He said and gestured to the person behind a tree and it was true, now that the person moved I saw it was a girl with gleaming golden hair reflected by the moonlight. It was Marlene and she was making her way towards us.

I don't know if I should be more scared now that my bestfriend is walking to where I am with that serious expression on her face. I remained standing while William stayed seated as we wait for Marlene to reach us. I never meant for her to find out this way and I know it looked bad especially when we're supposed to tell each other everything. "So? What's all these, Mary?" She asked sternly as soon as we're within earshot. She shoot William an icy glare who just looked straight at her without any emotion on his perfect face, then focused her attention to me.

"Marls...we...I'm..." I begun but it seems I was robbed off of my capability of speech. This is my bestfriend, I can't lie to her face now that she's seeing all of this. Sure, I was able to keep this as a secret but omitting details is different from lying. The only thing for me to do is explain and even that I can't seem to be able to do at this minute because honestly, I don't know what to say. I can't specifically tell her how I sneak around because I feel like I'm falling for this guy and how he is different from what she thinks or I think before I gotten to know him. It will sound so absurd and it's not like I already told William that I like him in that way for the fear that he might not return the feelings at all.

"Look, McKinnon, your friend and I were just talking. If you're concerned that I was torturing or bullying her, that didn't happen alright? If you're going to take points or put us in detention for tomorrow just let her go. I'll take all the blame." William told her as he finally stood up as if all this is a waste of time. I looked at him, he was back to his stoic persona, the one that the rest of the school sees. The William Nott that I know who can laugh and smile about silly things is gone now that my bestfriend is in front of us. Marlene in return crossed her arms and fixed a steely gaze at him once again. "And how can I be sure huh, Nott? Aren't those your specialties?" She challenged him.

I saw William gritted his teeth in irritation. He hates being judged like this. He may not be the friendliest person in this school but he's not one to bully or torture other students. He was just given that reputation by association. It was his friends who does that, his only fault is that he lets them do it with no qualms on his part. Knowing that this will go nowhere I finally stepped in, he defended me and was willing to take the blame for all of this, it's time I do the same. "Marly, it's true okay? We were just talking. I'm sorry! William isn't what you think." I told Marlene, my brown eyes looking straight at her blue ones. "Please...believe me."

"Mary, what did he do to brainwash you like this?" She said and throw him another look of disdain. "Oh please! I don't have to stand here and listen to this!" William said and throw his hands in frustration. "I'm going, Mary, just..." He paused to look at me then shook his head. "Just let me know of my detention or not, I'll know it somehow." He glared at Marlene and went to walk away. All I can do is watch him as he turned his back to us. I wanted to cry at that moment. He stopped after a few steps and looked at me as if he wanted to say something again but decided against it and just shook his head once again and continued walking back to the castle.

This was not how this night is supposed to end. It was the perfect night. I was supposed to finally tell him how I feel about him, I finally gathered all the confidence to do so and face the consequences but this happened so I might never have a chance again. The tears finally came and all I can do is take a seat at the log again not minding the scrutinizing gaze of my bestfriend. "Hey..." I feel her sit next to me and touch my arm. "Really, Mary, what's that all about?" Her voice was soft now. I looked at her and saw the concern all over her face. "I'm sorry, Marly, I really am."