"Oh! Hey....Charles." Orion says to me with an awkward smile.

I gave him an awkward smile as well, "Hello Orion...."

We stood there in the middle of the Great Hall fiddling with our fingers, or looking around so we wouldn't look at eachother.

Ugh! Why did I have to kiss my best friend?! When Orion was kissing me, I kissed him back until we pulled apart. After that, it went awkward so we walked back to the castle and went our separate ways.

So, the next day here we are just having tomato colored faces, and a flashback of that kiss.

I got to admit it though, I liked it. The whole 'fireworks and sparks flying everywhere' way. But, if he and I try to date it probably might ruin our friendship. I don't want to lose him if we breakup as girlfriend and boyfriend.

I can't lose him.

"So...." He carries on the 'o' to try to find the words to say.

"So...." I repeated him.

"I...have to go now. Stomach's growling." He says as he lets out a nervous laugh.

"Yea. Mine too." I say awkwardly laughing along with him.

Then we stopped suddenly, and turned away from eachother.

He walked to his table, and I walked to mine.

Zoey, and Aimee were there looking at me oddly.

"What?" I said in a low voice.

They kept staring at me then glanced to Orion.

I sighed, and started to pile my plate with food, "Nothing's wrong with us."

"Charlotte. I know that you're lying. Spill the beans." Aimee says firmly.

I sighed once more, "I'll tell you during study hall."

"You better." Zoey says playfully in a serious tone.

I grinned at them and began to eat slowly.

Right now, I just don't feel like eating.

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

Orion's P.O.V.

"Orion, what's going on between you and Charlotte?" Gale asks as he, Wesley, and I are in potions with Snape.

We are currently doing an assignment so, it was ok to talk.

"Nothing...." I said looking down at the book.

"That is a lie. You drag your words when you're hiding something." Wesley points out as he's staring blankly ahead.

I sigh, and rest my head on my hands, "It's a long story."

"What happened? Did you two have another fight?" Gale asks as he poured a vile of elves hair into the cauldron.

"No. We....kissed." I mumbled the last words.

"Whoa! You and Charlotte snogged?!" Gale says loudly.

I shushed him, "Shut it! She and I did not snogged. We just locked lips for a few minutes then stopped."

"That is snogging." Wesley says with an 'Are-you-serious?' look.

I pursed my lips, "Whatever. The point is that it happened, and now it's awkward between us."

"Hmm...what a problem you have," Gale says pretending to stroke an imaginary beard, "Maybe you should, oh I don't know; ask her out?!"

I scoffed, "I CAN'T!"

Suddenly Snape hits the back of our heads with a potions book, "Continue to work."

We hissed in pain, and looked down at the potion book for how much lizard tongues to put inside the cauldron.

"I can't," I whispered as I poured the tongues into the potion, "It'll ruin our friendship. And she might not feel the same way, so that's why I say 'no'."

"Oh come on then Orion! She kissed you back which means she also feels the same way. Ask her out already." Wesley says mixing the ingredients together.

I sigh, and looked into the cauldron.

Should I take the chance?

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

Charlotte's P.O.V.

I plugged my ears as Aimee, and Zoey continue to squeal in delight.

They stopped for a mere moment, and I unplugged my ears, "You all done yet?"

They didn't answer, but started to talk.

"I can't believe it! He finally had grown a pair of balls to kiss you!" Aimee says with a big grin on her face.

My turns bright red at her choice of words, "Aimee! Don't say that. Why would you say such a weird expression?!"

"What? I think it'll catch on later. And it means that he has finally manned up to show his real feelings towards you!" Aimee says in a matter-of-fact tone.

Zoey rolls her eyes, "Ok. She didn't need to bring up his privates, but she is right about him bringing up the courage to snog you."

"Why are you guys so happy about him finally 'having the balls' to kiss me?!"

"Ah-ha! I told you it'd catch on!" Aimee stands up from her seat and points at me dramatically.

I sighed, "Moving on to that please. And answer my question."

"Well, wasn't obvious that Orion is fancying you?!" Zoey asks with wide eyes.

I stared at her innocently, "No..."

Aimee's jaw dropped, "Oh bloody hell. Charlotte you must have been either sleeping under a troll, or as blind as Wesley. Orion is in love with you. How do you not see that?!"

I still looked at them confused.

Orion has always acted like a brother to me.

Never in a 'lovey-dovey' type of way.

Or, maybe they're right. That I was just blind to see it.

But, it could have been a mistake.

I sighed once more, and stood up.

"Where are you going?" Zoey asks standing up from her seat including Aimee,

"I'm going to visit an old friend of mine."

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

"He finally does have the balls to confess his feelings." Nate says amused by my story.

I gave him a weird look, "WHY ARE YOU USING AIMEE'S WORDS?!"

He shrugs, "Hey, it's a pretty clever saying."

I pinch the bridge of my nose, and stood up from the couch.

"Just admit that Orion likes you in a 'non-sisterly' way." He says standing next to me.

I let out a breath, and turn towards him, "But, it's difficult. I don't want to lose him, and if we start dating we might get into those couple fights. Then we would stop talking to eachother, and then we won't be friends anymore! I don't want to lose him because of a stupid meaningless argument."

"Isn't worth it though? You really do like him, and he feels the same, so why not go for it?" He asks with a sincere expression on his face.

I stared at him for a couple of moments.

He's right.

I do like Orion. Maybe even love.

So, if we do try to date and break up then so be it. I know that no matter what, Orion will still be there for me.

I gave Nate a confident look, "Thanks Nate. I think I know what I should do."

I walked out of the Tower before he could say anything else.

Now, I need to find Orion.

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

"Alright, so he's not in the Great Hall. Nor the library, secret passageways, classrooms, Slytherin House, courtyards, Hagrids Hut, and everywhere else," I said to myself as I was mentally checking off the list of places Orion should be, "The only place he should be at is the Black Lake."

I started running towards the direction of the Black Lake, and our special tree where we always go to together.

It was nearly dark out, and the moon was already glistening onto the lakes reflection.

I stopped suddenly behind the tree where Orion was laying.

His eyes were closed slightly, and his breathing was calm.

He must've fell asleep as he sat here by the lake.

I quietly sat next to him, and watched him sleep.

Aww, he looks so adorable when he's sleeping.

His face looks so relaxed, and his mouth opened slightly ajar.

I chuckled, and pushed a piece of his blond hair out of his face.

His eyelids started to flutter open, and soon I was staring into his pretty blue eyes.

"Charlotte..." Orion says lazily.

"Hey Olga," I said with a grin, "Had a good sleep?"

He nods his head slowly, and sits up straight, "How long have I been asleep?"

I shrugged my shoulders, "Not sure. I just found you here fast asleep. You must've been really exhausted."

He nods his head, and looks out at the black lake, "Yea. I was just here thinking."

"Ah, so it must've been something important enough for you to think that intently." I said tilting my head to the side.

He looked at me for a brief moment, frowned, and looked back at the lake, "Don't do that."

I looked at him confused, "Do what?"

"You know what. You being....you. You being so cute, and caring, and charming, and sarcastic, and loyal, and fearless, and clever, and just...being Charlotte." He says as he's biting the insides to his cheek, and his face looking like a child that didn't get what he wanted for Christmas.

He looks so cute!

But his words made me blush, "You think I'm cute?"

Now, it was his turn to blush, "Well...yea. Nearly every guy in this damn school thinks you're cute. It's really annoying to hear it from those gits."

He still had that sour look of a child.

I gave him a grin, "Haha, wittle Olga Malfoy is jealous."

He frowns, "I'm not jealous."

I pat him on the shoulder, "Hey. Trust me, hearing other girls saying how handsome, and funny, and smart, and athletic you are isn't a walk in the park either."

Orion's eyes snaps towards me with sparkles in them, "Oh ho! Wittle Charles Potter is jealous."

I gave him the same sour look he had, and looked at the Lake, "So, what if I am?"

He stopped laughing, and the air began to feel more tense, "Charlotte..."

I look back at Orion, "Orion...."

He looked pretty nervous.

He took in a deep breath, and let it out slowly, "Will...you go on a date with me?"

I think my mouth dropped.

Orion just asked me out on a date.

Oh Merlin's beard! Orion Malfoy just asked me out.

I opened my mouth to respond, but nothing came out.

So, I stupidly started to nod my head 'yes'.

Orion chuckled at me, and showed me his pearly whites through his smile, "Great! Meet me by Hagrids Hut tomorrow night at 8."

He then kissed my cheek, and ran away in a hurry.

My face felt like it was on fire.

I closed my eyes to think more clearly.

This is unlike me. I never get nervous around anyone. Sure, I've been shy around others, but not nervous. This is so new to me, and at the same time weird.

Should I be concerned that I am probably TOO head over heels for my best friend?

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

Orion's P.O.V.

YES!

Charlotte agreed to go out with me.

Now, all I have to do is ask Hagrid a few things and I'd be good!

But, I couldn't help but be weirded out by this.

This is not like me to be so excited for a date. Especially since my date is my best friend.

Is it a bad thing to be SO falling hard for your best friend?

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

Charlotte's P.O.V.

Take my advice, and NEVER tell your best girl friends that your best guy friend asked you out on a date.

You'll probably go deaf, or dead depending on your friends.

As for me, I'm going deaf from Aimee, and Zoey.

"Bloody Hell! Orion has balls of steel!" Aimee says punching my left arm as a reward.

My face went red once more as I started to rub my bruised arm, "Why did you have to use those choice of words?"

"Because, it makes TOTAL sense. And it will TOTALLY catch on in the later future." Aimee says in a 'duh!' tone.

I roll my eyes, and laid back onto my mattress.

"Good luck with that Aimee. But, right now we have to look for a outfit for Charlottes date tomorrow. Char, do you know where you guys are meeting?" Zoey says walking towards my drawers.

"Hagrid's hut at 8." I responded with my eyes closed.

"Alright, so very casual." She analyzes as she goes through my clothes.

She soon finds a pair of dark blue jeans, and a deep red blouse with a bow tie belt.

I nodded my head of approval, "Very cute."

Then Aimee rushes towards my mountain of shoes, and picks out the very last pair that's been hiding at the bottom of the pile.

My eyes widened in horror, "Absolutely not! I'm going to Hagrids Hut, not the Yule Ball."

Aimee frowns, "Why don't you want to wear these?! They are cute, and goes with your outfit."

I stared at the pair of shoes in distaste.

They were thick red heels which made me an inch taller than I usually am.

To be honest, I am TERRIBLE at walking in heels. I bought those just in case Aimee or Zoey needed them for a date, but not for me.

I shook my head, "No Aimee."

"Come on Charlotte. For me, please!" She says giving me a puppy dog face.

I tightened my lip into a firm line, but frowned, "Fine! But if I die in those heels, I'm going to haunt you."

"Yay! And don't worry. I bet Orion won't let that happen with you dying and all." She says with a wink.

Zoey giggles, and places the outfit on top of my nightstand.

Zoey said her goodbyes, and left the Gryffindor tower.

Aimee immediently fell asleep.

As for me, I couldn't because of pure nervousness.

I'm really going on a date with Orion tomorrow.

The pit of my stomach feels weird. It's like my stomach's bubbling in a good way. I think I have butterflies in my stomach. Orion is really making me feel different. But, at the same time it feels good.

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

The next day was like any other day.

Being the 7th year students that we are; Aimee, Zoey, and myself were out in the Eastern courtyard not doing a single thing.

All three of us were laying on the grass while looking up at the sky.

I sighed with happiness, and closed my eyes.

So relaxing....I wish this could be like this everyday. No work. No worries. And especially, no drama.

"POTTER WHORE!"

I then let out a heavy sigh.

So much for being drama-free.

I reopen my eyes, and sat up to see Karen stomping her way over to me with her group of bubble brains.

"What do you want Crazy?" I asked in a bored tone.

Her face was red as fire, was looking to blow up any minute.

"You just can't keep your hands to yourself can you?" She spats as she stands above me to look intimidating, "Orion is mine. So back off orphan!"

I closed my eyes, and pinched the bridge of my nose.

She is really getting on my nerves.

I stand up, and thankfully I'm a few inches taller than her so I look more threatening, "Karen, Orion is not yours. Never was, and never will. Go to someone else who can deal with a dumb witch like you."

She scowls at me for a few moments until she says, "This isn't over. I'll make your life a living hell."

"My life is already a living hell. Try to top it." I said glaring daggers at her.

She then flips her hair, then scurries away with her followers.

"Charlotte....that took real balls!" Aimee says slapping me in the back for congratulating me, "Haven't seen you this angry since last year, and when we were 11!"

I let out a laugh, "Thanks. I do have....balls of steel, don't I?"

She gasps and hugs my tightly, "You're finally accepting my slogan!"

I roll my eyes, but continued to hug her. If just saying that makes her happy, then I have easily pleased friends. But, I love them no matter what.

As time went on, it soon came the time for Orion to pick me up.

Zoey, and Aimee have been preparing me ready like mad women.

Aimee stuffing me into my outfit and shoes, while Zoey was fixing my hair, and doing my makeup.

I feel like a human doll.

When they finished, I took one good look at myself in the mirror.

I gotta admit; the heels made a huge different with the outfit. It made it feel more girly, yet casual.

My hair was braided into a side ponytail, and she made a swoop of my bangs to look more 'whimsical.' Her words, not mine. But I look cute.

She barely put any makeup on me which I thanked Merlin's beard.

I slowly made my way down the stairs and out the door, "Wish me luck!"

"You don't need it!" Zoey yells waving at me.

I got out of the Gryffindor tower, and let out a huge sigh.

My first date with Orion.

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

"Welcome m'dame to th'Hut." Hagrid greeted me with a bow.

He was wariness his usual dark brown coat, and black boots but also had on a odd looking tie and his hair was slicked back.

I let out a chuckle, and pretended to curtsy, "Thank you kind sir. I am here to meet a very special guy. Is he here by any chance?"

"Yep! Right this way. You two will be havin a great time yer hear." He says moving out of the way to reveal a smiling Orion in his cool, and causal manner.

I enter the Hut, as Hagrid was leaving.

He shuts the door behind me.

Great. Now it's just me, and Orion.

I give him a grin as I took a look around the Hut.

Wow. I never seen Hagrid's home very clean, and tidy. There's usually magical creatures everywhere along with nearly everything you can find in a store.

The fireplace was dimly lit as the scenery seemed romantic. The lanterns hanging above we're twinkling like stars, and then there was the dinner table.

With a tablecloth on top with plates, food, and everything else; it felt very calm, and loving.

"Wow. You look....amazing." Orion says examining me from head to toe.

I felt a blush brush along my cheeks, and grinned, "You don't look so bad yourself."

His hair looked a little messy but in a hot way. He was wearing dark fitted jeans, a white button down dress shirt, and his usual black laced sneakers.

He pulled out my chair like a gentleman, and them took a seat in his chair.

We ate some food, and chatted like we always do.

We laughed, and soon our tension from our kiss disappeared.

We didn't need to be so nervous in the first place after all. He and I have been together as best friends for years.

Some said we were bound to be together in the end as a couple, but we laughed it off, and denied.

But now....I'm starting to believe it.

As our date ended, he walked me back to the Gryffindor Tower.

"Thank you Orion. I had fun." I said as we stood infront of the Fat Lady.

"No problem. I had fun aswell. We should do this more often?" He said as more of a question than a statement.

I smiled, then boldly stood on my tippy toes and pecked him on the cheek, "I'd love to."

He gave me a grin with a blushing face, "See ya Charlotte."

I waved him a goodbye as he walked off.

"Oh~! Miss Potter, you and Mr. Malfoy! So cute~!" The Fat Lady says as I turned to her.

She wore a huge smile on her face, and giving me a weird look with her eyes.

I rolled my eyes, and said the password.

She opens up the door to reveal that the common room held two sleeping girls on the couches.

Zoey was sleeping sweetly on the lovechair, while Aimee was upside down on the couch snoring like a train.

I let out a small laugh, and silently walked right pass them, and up the stair case.

I got dressed into my PJs, and laid down onto my bed.

Looking up at the ceiling, I replayed my entire date.

I couldn't help but smile. Orion is amazing, and I wouldn't change it for the world.

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

2 weeks pass by, and everyone in Hogwarts know that me and Orion are dating.

It's quite annoying really. We were literally in everyone's conversations.

Good or bad.

Why can't me and Orion just date in peace without the ENTIRE school talking about it so much?

Anyway, I was in the library all day finishing up homework, and studying.

Orion came by from time to time to check if I was alright.

Then came night fall.

I snuck a few snacks in here to concentrate more but I do need more than an apple and a couple of crackers.

I packed all of my books, and lazily sent them to my room.

I don't have time to walk to the Common Room, put my books away, then go out to the Great Hall. I am starving!

Once I walked out of the library, I speed walked my way to the Great Hall.

When suddenly, Damien pops out of nowhere with a sly smirk on his face and stopping me from walking away.

I let out an irritated sigh, "What do you want Damien?"

"What? I can't be here to see my girl?" He says while reaching out to cress my cheek.

I slap his hand away, "I'm not 'your girl.' Never have, and never will."

"Ouch! That hurt." He says walking closer.

I took a step back, then quickly ran pass him.

But, it was too late.

He forcefully grabbed me by the hips, and slammed me against the brick wall.

I tried squirming away, but he leaned all of his weight on me.

Then, I tried to reach my wand that was in my pocket, but he notices and tears it from my grasp, and throws it across the hallway.

Damn it!

Damien pins my chest against the wall while he keeps my arms behind my back.

"Get off of me!" I hissed at him while trying to squirm away.

He lets out a dark chuckle, "Sorry sweetie, but no can do."

Then I feel something wet running down my neck.

What the bloody hell?! Is he licking my neck?!

I started to get worried, so I kept fighting him off.

"Damien! Get the hell off of me!" I screamed while using my head to hit him in the face.

He let's go of me and falls on his knees. But as I turned to run away, he grabs my ankle and trips me onto the floor.

I tried to quickly get up on my feet, but then I hear him yell, "Petrificus Totalus."

I'm frozen into place.

I hear him let out a sigh, and turned my body for me to face him.

"Shouldn't have done that Potter." He says with a dark expression as he picked up my wand, and placed it in his coat pocket

I couldn't say or do anything.

Orion where are you?!

Damien then starts to drag me somewhere away from the Great Hall.

The more that time passed, the more I got worried.

Can anyone save me?

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Part 6 coming soon