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Chapter 14:
Yule Ball Dates
Things had been crazy over the last few days. The snow had started to fall and everyone was getting dates for the Yule Ball, everyone except me, that is. No one asked me. I was expecting that though. No one ever asked me out or anything. And I was hoping that Cedric would ask me. I'm so glad that things hadn't become awkward between us, even if I haven't told him of my new found feelings. We still acted sarcastic around each other and what not. I figured it was only a matter of time before he asked. You can imagine my surprise when he told me who he was taking.
We were sitting in the great hall at lunch. Thank goodness there was no disgusting porridge at lunch. Cedric hadn't asked me yet so I decided to bring the subject up, hoping he'd ask me.
"So do you have a date for the Yule Ball yet?" I asked.
"Yes, actually," okay, this is the part where the guy knows you all to well and knows you'll say yes and he says 'She's sitting right beside me,' or any other of that cheesy stuff. "I'm actually taking Cho," or not. I had to keep myself from looking disappointed.
"Oh, that's great." I hope I sounded convincing.
"Has anyone asked you yet?" Cedric asked. I apparently had.
"No," because you asked stupid Cho. "But I knew that was going to happen, no one ever asks me to anything." I sighed. "I'll probably just sit around and study and stuff." I said.
"Are you sure? I mean, I'm sure I can find you a date," unless you'll dump Cho and take me, unfortunately yes I'm sure.
"Yes, I'll be fine. Don't worry about me."
"Okay,"
"Come on, let's go to class."
"Alright," we got up and headed to our next class. I was very upset that Cedric didn't ask me and asked Cho instead. I officially hated Cho. I should have told him right after I found out. That would've changed things drastically. I would be the one he would be taking to the dance. Not Cho Chang. Ugh, all this mental ranting is getting me no where. It's just giving me a bit of a headache. Nothing was going to change the fact that Cho is the one he's taking to the dance, not me. We walked into the class room and sat down in our desk, waiting for the class to start.
CDCB
"See you later Cedric." I said as we separated for our last period class.
"Bye Chloe," my heart swelled at the sound of my name rolling off of his tongue. Get a grip Chloe, it's not like it's the first time he's said your name. Why can't I just tell him? It's probably because I don't want to ruin the friendship that we've built. I can't believe that I spent six years hating him. That was incredibly childish of me. He's a really great guy.
I started heading towards my last period class. All around me were boys asking girls out to the ball. I sighed. Stupid Cho Chang, stupid Yule Ball, stupid dates for the Yule Ball, stupid-
"Oof," I landed on my butt. How the heck did that happen? I grumbled. Stupid whatever not me down.
"I'm sorry, are you okay?" said a voice that was heavily accented with a Bulgarian accent. I looked up to see a Durmstrang standing over me. He was quite handsome. He had a thick muscular build, a handsome face and brown eyes. He had the same haircut as the rest of the Durmstrang men, but he was still handsome. Of course, he's got nothing on Cedric.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I just wasn't paying attention," I replied standing up. "I'm Chloe," I said, holding out my hand for a handshake.
"I'm Filip," he said, shaking my hand. He had a firm but gentle grip. I didn't get the tingles like I did when Cedric touched me. "Pleased to meet you, Chloe,"
"Pleased to meet you, Filip. Now, I must get to class, see you later!" I said, running in the direction of my first class.
"Good bye Chloe," he called after me. I waved at him behind my shoulder as I turned the corner.
CDCB
I was waiting in the library for Cedric. It had become a habit to study and do our homework here. Besides, it was more peaceful then the common room. I was sitting in our corner doing my Ancient Runes homework. I heard two sets of approaching foot steps. Who had followed Cedric? Please don't be Anthony. I hated Anthony and wouldn't be afraid to throw a quill in his eye if he came. I looked up at the sound of chairs being dragged across the floor and saw Cedric and-Cho?! What was she doing here?!
"I asked Cho if she wanted to study with us, is that okay?" Cedric said. Oh yeah, no hi or anything. No, it was a 'Can my date invade your life?' Urgh! Well, Cedric was my friend and I couldn't say no. He'd probably hate me and that was something I would be unable to handle, especially with my new found feelings.
"Yes, that's fine." No, no! It's just the opposite of fine! "Hello Cho," now, goodbye Cho.
"Hello," it was so hard not to glare at her, I managed not to though.
"So, what are you doing?" Cedric asked.
"Ancient Runes," I answered, looking down at my parchment and writing down some more stuff. I didn't want to look at Cedric sitting next to Cho. Urgh, I hated even thinking her name! Cedric and Cho kept talking back and forth as I did my homework. The jealousy was slowly growing in me. I was half way through my Defence against the Dark Arts homework when I had finally had enough. Cho was giggling at something Cedric said. I was supposed to giggle at what Cedric said. I had to get out of here before I decided to rip her head off.
"Okay, I am done." I said, grabbing all my stuff and putting into my bag. "See you at dinner, Cedric." I ran out of the library before Cedric had a chance to say anything. Ugh! Why? Why? Why?! Looks like it was going to be a lonely night on Christmas Eve, just me and my books. Or maybe I could go home for Christmas and maybe never come back. Save myself the pain of rejection. My dad can teach me! Yeah, I don't need a school my dad is ju-ah who am I kidding? My dad wasn't going to let me drop out. I didn't like that idea so much either. I sighed. Maybe, in time, this feeling will pass. Maybe it's just a crush! Yeah right. I fell head over heels for this boy and there was no turning back now. I sighed again and checked the time. It was close enough to dinner that I could wait in the great hall for everyone else. So I went to get rid of my books and go to the great hall.
CDCB
I was lying down on my belly in front of the fire in the common room, finishing the Defense against the Dark Arts homework I never finished because I couldn't take it in the library anymore. I could some footsteps coming toward me and someone laid down beside me.
"I thought you said you were done?" Cedric said. Well, I just didn't feel like listening Cho giggling about something that I should be giggling about!
"I'm just editing. I'm not very happy with some of my answers," I lied. He didn't buy it. He took my parchment from my and examined it.
"You didn't do the last two," he said, handing back to me. Dang it.
"Because I haven't done them yet, they were hard." I didn't think he'd believe this either. They were rather easy, actually. He raised his eyebrows at me in an unbelieving way.
"You don't like Cho," ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! Tell him what he's won, Larry!
"I never said that," but I thought it, very frequently, actually.
"Chloe," I looked away. I wasn't going to tell him the truth. I would much rather keep my mouth shut, actually. "You should know that you can't lie to me," did he really know me that well? How long had we been friends exactly? "Why don't you like her?" Because she stole my man!
"I don't know, I wasn't exactly myself today," I was very myself today, just in love with a great guy who is going to the dance with my new arch nemesis. I put down the last two answers. "Maybe I just need some sleep." I decided, grabbing my parchment, quill and ink. "Good night," I said, getting up and waking to the girls' dorm.
"Night," I sighed. To tell him, or not to tell him? That is the question, the question which isn't so easily answered.
A Few Days Later:
The Yule Ball was getting closer and closer and I still didn't have a date! It's rather depressing really. And what was just Cedric and I, turned into Cedric, Cho and I. Cho was annoying. She stayed glued to Cedric. Apparently being asked to a dance turned you into a packaged deal. Filip and I had also been spending a lot of time together. And the best part about that was Cedric's reaction. He looked jealous and he didn't even try to hide it! I remember when I decided to bring Filip to study with us in the library. It was hilarious! Filip and I kept talking and laughing. Cedric glared at Filip the whole time. I wish I recorded it somehow. It was so hard to keep from laughing. He didn't even pay attention to Cho when she was trying to talk to him. It was so funny.
There was at least two days till the Yule Ball and Cedric, Cho, Filip and I were going to library. I was telling Filip and Cho, I guess since she was listening, about Muggles, just like I had Cedric-who was still glaring at Filip.
"That's very interesting," Filip said. I nodded smiling up at him. I looked at Cedric. He looked absolutely furious as Filip smiled fondly back at me. This was just priceless! I bet he wished he asked to the Yule Ball now! We came to the library and Filip stopped suddenly, grabbing my hand. I looked at him, confused.
"Is something wrong, Filip?" I asked.
"I have to ask you something Chloe," Cedric and Cho turned around, curious.
"What?"
"Would you like to go to the Yule Ball with me?" Someone was actually asking me to a dance? What to say, what to say? Uh, yes!
"Yes," ha! How do you like me now Ceddy? Filip smiled at me.
"Come on, we have a lot of homework to do." Cedric growled. I chuckled as we walked into the library to do our homework.
It's a lot of fun to make Cedric jealous, y'know? Anyways, hope you liked it. R&R!