Orion is really starting to hurt my wrist as he drags me through the secret passageways.

"Olga! Please stop! You're hurting me." I said wincing at the pain.

We entered the secret tower, and he finally lets go of my hand.

I rubbed my sore wrist with care.

"What the hell was that Charlotte?!" He yells at me.

I winced at his loud tone. Orion never yells at me with this much fury.

"Olga, let me explain..." I began to say calmly.

"I told you NOT to go near Damien again, and what did you do? You went near him! How could you do this?! Kissing him?!" He yells as he started pacing back and forth.

"Olga, please..." I said gritting my teeth.

I'm trying to explain in a calming way. And I hate it when someone is yelling at me.

If he raises his voice one more time...

"Answer me Charlotte!"

"Will you shut up?!" I yell, "I am trying to answer! And I didn't kiss him! He kissed me, and what you saw was a misunderstanding!"

"Oh yea? Then, why didn't you pull away?!"

"I tried to! Why can't you believe me?!"

"Because it didn't look that way when I saw you two kiss!"

We both stayed silent as we looked at eachother.

Orion just shook his head, and left.

I got even more angry, "Leave me now?! I'm your best friend, and you don't believe me?!"

He didn't respond.

I huffed out of anger, and kicked the air.

I sat on the couch, trying to calm myself down.

My mum always said to count to ten. If I wasn't calm, I have to continue to count.

1....

2....3....

4....

5....6....7....

8....9....

10....

11....

Ah, the hell with it! I'm so fumed!

Where's Aimee, or Zoey when you need them?!

"You ok?" I hear a voice say.

Looking up, I see a guy about my age or a year younger. He was transparent, and wearing an old Ravenclaw uniform.

A ghost? He doesn't look like the other ghosts that wander the halls.

I sighed, and looked down again, "No. I'm not ok."

"You want to talk about it?" He asks sitting next to me.

I glance to the side of me, "I'm Charlotte. Who are you?"

"The name's Nate. Now, how about you let out your problem?"

I hesitated, but started to vent out at my new formed friend.

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"And now he's being extremely different, and I don't know why!" I finished sucking in a breath of air.

I had just finished telling Nate my problems. He's a good listener; nodding his head, and responding at the appropriate times.

Why haven't I met him before?

"Well, Charlotte I think he fancies you, and is just jealous about the kiss."

I choked at my own saliva, "W-what?! No! That can't be it. Orion thinks of me as a sister! Nothing more. Nothing less."

I stood up from the couch, pacing back and forth.

"Charlotte, it makes sense though. He wouldn't be doing this just because he thinks of you as a 'sister.' I believe that he really likes you more than a friend." He says calmly.

I stopped pacing, and thought for a moment. He has been paying attention to me more than ever, and has been more aggressive towards other guys that flirt with me.

Maybe Nate's....right?

I slowly sat on the floor in deep thought, "What should I do then?" I asked blankly.

A few seconds passed, until I hear him say, "Think about it."

I bit my lip, and nodded my head, "Thanks Nate."

I turn my head to look at himbut he just disappeared.

Where did he go? I looked around the room, but it was just me, and the furniture.

I sighed, and stood up.

I am so confused.

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It has been 2 weeks since we last spoke. I've been ignoring him, and he has been ignoring me.

I guess that we both need to think first before talking again.

But, today is the first game of the Qudditch season.

Slytherin vs. Gryffindor.

Aimee, Wesley, and the others knows our situation so they have been trying to get us back in sync.

They are cheering both of us on as the game progresses.

Unfortunately, Damien joined the Slytherin team. He's a beater.

Orion's a chaser, and as always I'm a seeker.

The game was now tied, and I needed to find the snitch before the other seeker gets it.

But, I couldn't concentrate because Orion was being chased by a bludger! Damien, and the other beater weren't even going to help him!

And as the second one was about to hit Damien, he knocks it so it hits Orion instead!

What a bloody git!

The bludger knocks Orion off his broom, and is now falling to the ground.

Forget the game!

I whizzed under Orion just in time to save him.

Just like what happened years ago, when I saved him from falling.

"Olga! Are you alright?!" I ask as I landed my broom.

Orion was in pain, and holding his rib cage, "I think I'll be ok once I see Madam Pomfrey."

I soon hear that the Slytherin seeker catching the snitch and winning the game.

I grit my teeth.

They nearly killed their own team member, and wins the game without a foul!

That's totally barbaric!

Damien then flies down with a smug look, "Hey! I won. Don't I deserve a celebration gift?"

I glared at him but answered, "Sure. Hope you like it."

Then I kicked him where it counts.

His face turned into a pained expression, and falls to the ground.

"It's not refundable." I said as I helped Orion to the Hostpital wing.

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Madam Pomfrey says that he has a few broken ribs but he'll be fine.

Thank Merlin's beard I saved him before it got worse.

It's been exactly a week, and he's starting to feel better.

"Charles! Please help me with my studies!" He whines as I bring him his homework for all of his classes.

"Olga, you are a smart guy! You can learn how to do this yourself. I need to do my homework as well." I said placing it on the nightstand next to his bed.

He huffs, and crossed his arms like a child. Aww, he looks so cute...what am I saying?!

"Real mature." I said with a grin patting his head.

Suddenly, the doors slam open to reveal a squeaking little Hufflepuff marching in.

She looks very pixie like with her corkscrew curled blond hair, bright blue eyes, and a doll like complexion.

"Hello Orion!" She says cheerfully pushing me out of the way, and sits next to Orion closely.

"Hi Karen. What brings you here today?" Orion says normally.

What?! He knows this girl?! Since when does he talk to Hufflepuffs? Especially, to this thing?

"Oh I'm just here to say hi! So, how are you feeling?" She says rubbing his arms, and batting her eyelashes.

I'm just standing here all confused, and dare I say it....jealous.

This girl is flirting with Orion infront of me, and ignoring me.

As for Orion, it looks like he doesn't see me!

"So, speaking of which! How about you and I hang out at the 3 Broomsticks tomorrow? Like on a DATE!" She says with a sickly cheerful voice.

A date?!

"Wait a minute!" I say interrupting them, "I'm sorry Karley but Orion can't. He's actually going to hang out with HIS friends at Hogsmeade."

"It's Karen, and you don't control Orion's life. So how about it Orion?" She says sourly, but turns sweetly at Orion.

"Sure Karen. It's a date."

My heart just sank.

Orion...on a date....with THIS girl?!

She is so not Orion's type, and I should know considering that I've known him for years.

She giggles, and stands up, "Great. See you tomorrow."

She turns around, and secretly gives me a mischievous wink and a smug little grin.

Oh god, I'm going to punch that dirty grin right off her face.

She leaves the room, and I glance back at Orion.

"What? It's just a date. It's not like I'm marrying her." Orion shrugs and takes a text book from the table.

I let out a scoff. It he really that oblivious?

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So, Aimee and Zoey thinks that I've gone insane.

But, I assured them that I am completely sane.

I'm just going to the same places that Orion and Karen are going to on the same day, and time. It's not like I'm spying on them or anything....

Ok their right. I've gone bonkers.

Why am I so obsessed with this?

Is it because Karen seems like a bitch, and doesn't deserve to date Orion?

Or is it because Orion chose her over me?

I hid behind the shelves of books as Orion, and Karen were looking around the store.

Karen is acting cheery, and overly happy.

It sickens me to see someone that happy.

Orion's just following her, and smiling.

And apparently, Orion said something funny, and Karen just starts to laugh loudly, and placing her hands on his shoulders.

Ugh, this girl just screams 'desperate'.

Then, Karen stands up on her tiptoes, and whispers something into Orion's ear.

Orion let out a laugh, and smiles at her.

...I have no words to say to that. I'm standing behind a bookshelf hiding as I'm watching them having a good time. Well, Karen being too optimistic. Orion being so calm, and...Orion.

I frowned as I watched them leave the store, and towards the 3 Brooksticks.

I slowly, but quickly followed them.

As they were sitting in the center of the place, I stealthfully made my way into a table in the corner.

Watching them behind the food menu, they were still chatting, and getting interrupted by friends from time to time.

"Can I get you anything?" A familiar voice say.

I looked up to see Wesley staring blankly ahead with a smile, "Hi Wes."

"Charlotte. Fancy you seeing here by yourself while you stalk Orion on his date." He says with a grin.

My eyes widened, "How did-"

"Aimee, and Zoey told me that you'd be doing this." Wes admits while shrugging.

I let out a tiny sigh.

Those big mouthed traitors.

"But, don't worry. I won't tell Orion."

I look at him with a small smile, "Thanks Wes."

"No problem. You want me to get you a butterbeer?" He questions gesturing to the bar where students were enjoying their mug of butterbeer.

"Yes, please." I say hiding back behind the menu.

He nods his head, and blindly makes his way towards the bar.

Wesley works here as a waiter to earn extra money. He may be blind but he's at his element when working here.

He's not a guy whose blind that needs someone with him all the time. He's a blind man that tries his hardest to lead a normal life. And so far, he's successful at it. The only time he needs someone is when he goes to classes or when walking up or down the stairs.

But, overall he's just like every other student here.

"Hey! Watch where you're going!" A high pitched voice shouted.

I look over my menu to see Karen's face red, and angry while covered in butterbeer. On the floor below her was Wes who was also covered in butterbeer next to a couple of broken bottles, and a tray.

"Ugh! Look what you did! This outfit cost like 800 galleons! What's wrong with you, you stupid git!" She whines while trying to shake off the beer.

Watching her yell at Wesley is a terrible mistake.

I stood up from my seat, and stomped towards them.

I don't care if Orion sees me. No one yells at any of my friends and gets away with it.

"HEY! Back off from Wes!" I yelled kneeling next to Wesley to try and pull him up.

"Ha! Don't make me laugh Potter! Your blind friend here is an idiot! Just like you. So, why don't you and your outcasts of losers go away where we can't see your faces."

I was able to hoist Wesley's arm over my shoulder for support.

I slowly stand up glaring at Karen, "Real mature Karen. Do you like to kick people when they're down? Or is it because you have a disease called 'Monowhorengitus?' I don't care if you trashtalk about me. But, if you ever say or do anything to my friends I'll dye your hair green, and feed your '800 Galleon' clothes to the squid that's living in the Black Lake."

Now, we have ourselves a crowd that was watching for a distance. Some glaring at Karen, and some glaring at me.

Karen then lets out another harsh laugh, "Oh please. You're all talk, but no action. You call me a whore, look at you! You were making out with Damien, and having Orion all to yourself. I think things would have been better if you were killed along with your parents."

My heart just dropped.

She had just crossed so many lines that I've miscounted.

I'm fighting back the tears that were threatening to spill.

I closed my eyes and started to count.

1...

2....3....4....

5...

SLAP!

I reopened my eyes to see Orion's hand in midair, and Karen's right cheek red.

She was in complete shock.

"I don't hit girls. But, no one says that to Charlotte. Ever. So, I'm sorry Karen but I don't think I would want to continue this date. Or anything that has to do with you at all anymore. Charlotte, lets bring Wes back to the Slytherin house."

Orion takes my hand more gently, and helps me, and Wes walk through the crowd of people towards the exit.

Into the cold air, we quickly walked Wesley back into the castle.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

"So...you were following me, and Karen." Orion says breaking silence as we were walking through the cold, and quiet Forbidden Forest.

I let out a snort, "What? I was so not."

He lets out a laugh, "Come on Charles. Don't lie to me, I knew that you were there the entire time!"

"Then why were you asking me if I was when you knew?!" I playfully nudged him.

He smiled but didn't say anything.

Wesley's perfectly fine now, and not covered in butterbeer. He remained in the castle with Zoey, Aimee, and Gale.

Orion and I decided to take a walk to clear our minds.

Then, somehow ending up inside the forest.

"Why were you following us in the first place?" Orion asks and stopping.

I stopped a few feet ahead of him.

"Because I never liked Karen. Simple as that." I said in a mono tone voice as I stared straight ahead.

I hear him scoff, "Come on now Charles. I know you, and you not liking Karen is not the only reason why."

I refused to look back at him.

Telling him the truth is not a good idea.

Telling him because I was jealous would not be good.

I soon hear a set of crunching leaves behind me.

"Charlotte, please tell me why." I feel his hot breath nipping at my ear.

I shivered as my spine was tingling from his voice.

I turned around to suddenly get pinned up by a tree.

"O-Orion!" I shouted surprised by his actions.

"Charlotte. Please tell me why." He says under his breath.

I started to breath heavily by how close we are. I can feel me face turning red.

"I...I was...," I stuttered trying to spill it out, "Because....I was..."

Before I could say anything else I feel Orion's lips against mine.

Oh my god....

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