Everything- Oliver Wood

𝟛𝟛. 𝔹𝕦𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕞

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AN: hey guys i was listening to mitski when i wrote this so please don't be mad at me; you know what mitski does to a person

(jk guys NOTHING BAD happens in this chapter lololol its just a bit short ahahhahah 🤗😻)

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May comes around, and there have been no attacks since before Christmas break. Everyone's really starting to forget that it ever happened. 

The first quidditch game of 1993 is approaching: Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff. 

On the morning of the game, I walk up to Oliver in the Great Hall to wish him good luck. He's sitting with his team, making sure they're all eating a hearty breakfast. 

"Hey, Wood!" I say as I approach him. 

He turns around. "Alright, Parker?" 

"Good luck at your match today," I say. 

"Thank you," he nods. "I was wondering- do you want to go up to my dormitory with me for a second? I forgot my lucky socks." 

"You have lucky socks?" I ask, scrunching up my nose. 

"You don't?" he counters. 

He finishes his breakfast and we set off for his dormitory. 

"Is Percy there right now?" I ask. 

"He's studying with Penelope in the library," Oliver says. 

"Ah, he won't be able to tell us off, then," I grin. 

"Oh, good; I'm terrified of being told off by Percy," he laughs. 

"Why do you need me to go with you?" I ask. 

"I'm afraid of ghosts; you know this," he smiles. 

"Are you afraid of ghosts or do you just like being with me?" I ask. 

"Same thing," he grins. 

"Not really-" 

"Nice weather today, isn't it?" he asks. 

I laugh, taken aback by the sudden subject change. "Yeah, perfect for quidditch playing, I'd say." 

"We've got this game in the bag," he nods. 

"I reckon you'll do alright," I say. 

"Very encouraging words." 

"Positive affirmation is rare from me," I remind. 

"True; I should write all your compliments down so I can cherish them forever and ever." 

"Put it in our old person scrapbook," I laugh. 

"We're going to have to actually make that now, you know," he says. 

"I think that would be fun," I nod. 

We reach the Gryffindor dormitory. I follow Oliver up to his dormitory. 

"I'm still very impressed by the quidditch shrine," I say. 

"It's hard not to be impressed with me," he shrugs. 

"Oh my God, okay," I laugh, scrunching up my nose. 

He digs around in his drawers a bit, finally pulling out an old and smelly looking pair of socks. 

"Those look disgusting." 

"It's tradition, Laurie," he says, pulling them on his feet. 

"Wash your hands now," I grin, shaking my head. 

"You women and your hygiene," he sighs, walking into the bathroom. 

I lean against his bedpost and pick at my fingernails while I wait for him to finish. He walks out, ruffling his hair with his hands. 

God, I love it when he does that. 

"What are you looking at me like that for?" he asks, grinning. 

"Hm?" 

"Nothing," he shakes his head, glancing away for a second. 

I nod, pursing my lips. 

"Hey, Laurie?" he asks, stepping closer. 

"Yeah?" 

"I-" he takes a deep breath, stepping closer again. 

I feel a large pit form in my stomach. Whether from dread, nerves, or excitement, I can't tell. Maybe a mix of all of it. 

"Here," he mumbles, cupping my cheek with his hand.

Suddenly, he's very close to me. His lips are very close to me. 

I can feel his breath on my skin. I can make out all of the imperfections and flecks on his face. 

I don't know how long he's this close to me. It must have been just a second, because, before he can actually make contact, I plant my palms on his chest and shove him away. Hard. 

"What are you doing?" I ask, backing away. 

"Laurie, I-" 

I make a beeline for the door, my head racing. 

He calls after me, but, before I can process any of what he's saying, I'm out the door. 

What the hell was that?

Who does he think he is?

Why did he do that?

Why did I do that? 

Don't I like him? 

Isn't that what I wanted? 

I shouldn't have pushed him away. 

Unfortunately, I don't get much more time to dwell in my thoughts, because, as I pass the library, I'm met with a horrifying sight: 

There's been another attack. 

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AN: y'all got two updates in one night, but at what cost?? 

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