Chapter 02.

Andy's Point of View.

When I calmed down, Albus gave me a handkerchief.

I took it and wiped my tears.

"Thank you. I'll clean it and give it back later."

He shook his head.

"Don't worry. You can keep it."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course."

I smiled shyly at him.

"Thank you."

We remained silent for a moment.

I glanced at him. He was taller than before.

He was also more handsome.

I blushed a little.

I remembered what happened between us.

Flashback.

I left the Great Hall and ran at full speed.

Tears rolled down my cheeks.

I turned a corner and bumped into someone. I lost my balance and fell to the ground.

"I'm sorry!"

They apologized.

I sat up and shook my head.

"It was my fault. Don't worry."

"Andy?"

I looked up and saw Albus Potter.

My heart skipped a beat.

He looked at me with concern.

"Why are you crying?"

He knelt in front of me.

I smiled at him.

"I just realized that I was stupid."

"Why?"

"Because I believed that someone like me could have a happy ending."

I laughed.

"Real life's not a fairy tale. I'm not a princess. Why would he choose me? I'm the fat bookworm. That's all."

I laughed again and burst into tears.

I didn't care that I wasn't alone. I couldn't take it anymore.

It hurt a lot.

Albus hugged me shyly. I leaned my face against his chest.

I felt that he covered us with something.

Maybe a cloak.

We stayed like that until I calmed down.

End of Flashback.

"I'm sorry."

He looked at me curiously.

"Why do you apologize?"

"I made you go through an uncomfortable situation twice."

Albus smiled at me.

"It's okay. I'm glad I was here for you. We shouldn't be alone when we're sad."

I smiled back.

"Y-You're right."

He put a hand to the back of his neck.

"I found out what happened. Rose and Lily took it upon themselves to tell the whole family."

I sighed.

"It wasn't necessary."

"I'm sorry. I helped them a little."

I looked at him with surprise.

Albus blushed a little.

"I supported everything they said. My brother and cousins did something horrible to you. They deserved to be punished."

I shook my head.

"It wasn't their fault."

"Why do you say that?"

"I fell into the trap. I had to have noticed. James' intentions were crystal clear."

I bit my lower lip. It was hard to say his name.

"It's not like that."

Albus put a hand on my shoulder.

"You're the victim here. James had no right to break your heart."

"But..."

He shook his head.

"Nothing will change the fact that what they did to you is unforgivable."

I looked out the window.

"Were they harsh on them?"

"Huh?"

"Their parents."

"Oh. They were forbidden to go out all summer, nor did they let them see each other or play Quidditch. Mum also forced James to do the house elves' chores."

Albus laughed.

"It was epic. I'm not sorry at all."

My heart skipped a beat.

They went through a bad time because of me.

"Andy."

I looked at Albus.

"Don't feel bad. They looked for it."

He smiled at me. His smile was beautiful.

I blushed a little and nodded.

I looked down and saw Dante lying on his legs.

I chuckled.

"Shameless boy."

Albus laughed and patted his head.

"He was taking care of you. He glared at me when I came. When he realized I was trustworthy, he went back to sleep. I think he got on top of me to make sure I wasn't going to do anything to you."

I caressed him.

"That's my boy."

Dante purred.

"Now that you mention it... what are you doing here?" I asked.

Albus smiled shyly at me.

"Don't you want me here?"

I blushed and shook my head.

"O-Of course not. It's just that you're always with Scorpius or your cousins."

He put a hand to the back of his neck.

"Things are pretty tense with my cousins. Scorpius was with me, but we met Rose and I left them alone. They started dating in August."

I opened my eyes wide.

"Really?"

Albus nodded.

"But don't tell Rose, please. She wanted to tell you herself."

"Don't worry. My lips are sealed."

My heart raced.

I clasped my hands and grinned.

"I'm so happy for them."

Albus smiled at me.

"Me too. By the way..."

"Yes?"

"You look pretty."

I blushed.

He also blushed a little.

"I wanted to tell you since we started talking."

I smiled shyly at him.

"Thank you. You also look handsome."

"Oh. Thank you."

We stared at each other for a moment and laughed.

"How was your summer?" I asked.

We keep talking about a little bit of everything.

We knew each other thanks to Rose. She was our best friend.

We never take the time to get to know each other better.

I was glad I had the chance. Albus was a great guy.

After a while, we heard the lady with the candy cart.

Albus took Dante and got up.

"I'll buy some things. Do you want something?"

"No. Thank you."

Albus gave him to me.

He was going to open the door when it slammed open.

"Al! We saw your brother with...! Oh."

"James and Olivia Bennett were snogging...! Oh."

Scorpius and Rose stood in shock.

"H-Hello, Andy."

Scorpius waved at me.

I smiled sadly.

"Hello. I'm glad to see you, guys."

Hi all! Here's the second chapter of this story. I sincerely hope you like it! I'm sorry for the delay. I moved from my country and didn't have time to update.

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