unwanted fruit? Baha! Where did that come from?
 

Before she even got a few feet away, Evelyn heard what Destiny said, making her frown. How could she FORGET the slap. Or, slaps, for plural. And there goes the giggle monster again...

Shaking her head and rolling her eyes, Evelyn started to walk away again, but not before tripping. WHAT was holding onto her legs? Destiny?! JEEZ! She just wanted to go and write down her observations for this dang assignment. But alas, she was falling...falling...

...falling.

And then her face was in fluff. Yes, fluff. Or more specifically, Sly's tummy. And he was batting at her head as if it was some play toy. Her head, was NOT a play toy! Nor was her hair, but noooo, he wanted to chew on that too. Apart from the giggle monster clinging to her legs for dear life, and the chewing fluff ball biting and pawing her head, Evelyn would say this was a very successful assignment and that her potion worked brilliantly.

Though she would need to add crazy, mental, and disillusionment to her list of observations for the assignment. "Let go Destiny! We need to go back up to the castle. It's getting late." Plus she was done checking her flitterbloom. And she figured she'd need to plant a few more flowers now.

4:30am, it's what I come up with XD
 

Snuggling into Evelyn's legs, Destiny hardly noticed Evelyn falling. She was still clinging onto her legs, only now it was a lot less comfortable than before. Probably because her legs were underneath herself in such a strange angle, and the circulation was cutting off. She couldn't feel her legs.

Letting go of Evelyn's legs, since there was no way she was leaving her there right now, Destiny sat up and stretched her legs out in front of her. Ahhh. She could wiggle her toes without that annoying tingling sensation.

She couldn't help but giggle at what Sly was doing to Evelyn, because he was just SO DARN CUTE! She had picked the CUTEST KITTY EVERRR! But..why wasn't he playing with her like that? He was a kitty traitor, he was! Evelyn wasn't the one who feed him..or played with him..or dragged him out of that little crevice he got himself stuck in! No, no, no! This was all not right.

Her giggling stopped as she thought about all this, and then she remembered everything. EVERYTHING! Pointing her finger at Evelyn, Destiny gasped, 'You punched me!' But that was not what was important right now, 'You gave me that potion!'

She'd take a punch over that potion any day.

Finally able to get the cat paws to stop batting at her head, and since Destiny stopped hugging her legs, she sat up and turned around so she could sit. Noticing a few leaves in her hair, she sighed in frustration before picking it out. After a minute or so, she blew out a frustrated breathe and slapped her hands down on the ground. Now she really had to take a shower later.

But that would have to wait for later. Right now, she was being accused of something that was TOTALLY true. "So? You slapped me!" Repeatedly. It was a perfectly good excuse to punch someone, and she didn't even punch Destiny that hard. The girl was lucky she didn't break her nose!

"Plus I needed a grade for this. I didn't want to have to go track down that dog or anybody at the moment." Because that would require exercise and she didn't feel like doing that. Which, now that she thought about it, a moment ago she was fighting with Destiny, which could be considered as exercise. Huh.

Looking over to Sly, who was still tangled up in the leash, Evelyn picked him up and held him. Glancing at Destiny, Evelyn had to do a double take for a moment before she stopped and starred at the girl in front of her. Destiny did not look too happy. Smiling slightly, she decided to make a run for it.

Tossing Sly over to Destiny, Evelyn stood up as quickly as possible, maybe slipping once, before she took off. RUN AWAY! "See you at the castle!! And THANKS!"

Destiny still had her finger pointed at Evelyn. It made her seem fiercer than what she really is..or at least she thought it did. Was she not going to say anything? Or was she just going to sit there and deny the whole thing? Hmm? Hmm? Hmmmm?

Just about to ask, Evelyn had spoken. Whaaaat? But.. That was not a good reason at all to be punched. 'It was an accident slap! And it would have never happened if you hadn't BURNED THE SPIDER!' Did Evelyn forget about that? Probably not. It's not something you just forget..

And the reason for giving her the potion was no better. 'I would have taken it if you just asked.' She would have had to ask and maybe make her some food..and do her homework..and bathe Sly..but that would be all! Only a few little things for drinking that potion. What if it was poison, and it had killed her? Would that grade be worth it? Yeah..it probably would.

HUMPH.

Destiny finally lowered her finger when Evelyn picked up Sly. 'Watch it Sly, she might punch you too.' Sly would scratch her face off if that happened. On second thought..nahhh. No need to see blood. Destiny barely caught the cat when he was viciously thrown at her, but he was big enough now to catch. 'See you at the castle and thanks..' she mocked her as she ran away. Pffft.

Standing up, Destiny quickly brushed herself off before untangling Sly from his leash. While he went back to chasing his tail, she slowly walked over to where Evelyn had planted her flitterbloom plant she received last term. She checked to make sure Evelyn was still running, drew back her leg, and with one fast swing, Destiny kicked it.

Yeah. She felt better now.

Picking up Sly, since she didn't feel like dragging him, Destiny headed back towards the castle..

..feeling like unwanted fruit.

Brant walked into the Student Garden, and was shocked he has never been in here before. Sitting down he was waiting for Miranda, they haven't seen each other since the Match and Brant was wondering if she was upset at him..

He was so nervous, he just sat playing with his hands.

"Hey Miranda" he said when she said her hello's and he smiled at her.

Oh, Miranda thought that Brant wanted something to say... erm.... well No, he didn't he just wanted to take some of her time, before they were all too busy with finals and then going away for the summer.

"Oh, Nothing I just haven't.... well seen each other for a while. and I thought it would be good to see you before we left for the summer." he said while smiling again at her.

"Yeah, Its good to see you every once in a while" he added while laughing. He joined her and relaxed a bit more.

"Oh, My finials are going alright. Done very well on my Muggle studies and Ancient Runes. how about yours?. " he asked her while putting out his hand, maybe she would notice it and then put her hand in his.. He didn't want to make the first move. but Hes giving her a chance to.

He suddenly started to get nervous again.

He was about to pull his hand away because it seemed that she wasn't going to take it. But to Brant surprise she had rested her head on his shoulder and linked their arms together. Brant leaned and put his head on hers.

"Im probley going to get a Troll, On Arthimancy Im so terrible in that class." he chuckled.

"Erm, no big plans Besides my Aunt get married thats about it. Just going to relax over the summer holidays, Maybe I can come visit you, or you can come visit me if you want to.. Just send me an owl" he said while getting so relaxed arm in arm with his "Bel".

"Thanks Miranda, thats one person who thinks im smart" he said laughing.

"Yeah I think Im going to be visiting alot of people from hogwarts." he said but mostly it was just going to be Miranda.

"I'm not sure If I'm going to be made Captain, again I do hope so though." he said....

"Or maybe even Prefect, My mother would be soo happy. She was prefect when she went to the Wizarding school in Canada. She keeps telling me story's, Some times more then once." Laughing.

Brant always laughed with Miranda, then a thought popped into his head.

"Hey, did you ever finish that chocolate cake I made for you?"

Chuckles.

Cadence was, for some reason, practicing her mad cartwheeling skills in the student gardens. It was beautiful outside, and no one had died, and Mr. Masterson was back, and life would be good soon! She was going home to her parents! Stopping upside down mid-cartwheel so she was doing a hand stand, she spotted the familiar back of a very familiar boy. She kicked her feet down, landing perfectly, and she walked over to him. Sneaking up behind him, she covered his eyes with her hands and said, "Guess who!" just like she always used to do.

"You!" he said engulfed in his memories. "Can we talk?" Nate just needed reassurance she was fine. And that he could make it a year without her. Nate patted the bench next to her. "Sorry to wreck your mood, if I do." Nate smiled sweetly at her waiting for her to come sit.

Cadence smiled at him brightly and bubbled, "Sure!" She plopped down on the bench next to him, folding her legs under her Indian style and looking at him. "I'm sure you won't ruin my mood! What do you need to talk about?" she asked curiously, but still smiling at him.

Night :)
 

Nate smiled at her and regretted everything now. But he had to find out. "I'm gonna miss you a lot when I leave. Are you...like. Never mind. I'm gonna miss you." He just couldn't say it. He didn't want to offended her.

Nighty night!
 

Cadence just sat there smiling at him for a moment, and then she leaned forward and gave him a big hug and quietly said, "I'm going to miss you, too... Sir Ignatius," and she giggled a little. Things would be okay. She and Nate would be okay... even if they couldn't be a they.

"I would love to be made Captain again Miranda!" he said, even thought it was alot of work, Brant didn't really mind.

Omg, He almost forgot about the present he made for her in the Ancient Runes Final. He thought and thought about what to say, to give it to ther.

"Thats great that you finished, it just let me know when you need a chocolate fix" he said while chuckling.

"Theres houses in the wizarding school, In canada but I've never been there, I've started here. My parents and I went looking around for other wizarding school to enroll me in. and we all picked Hogwarts. So much more history here then back at home." he said ... "Maybe I'll owl my mum and dad and ask them about the schools" that sounded like a good idea.

Then Miranda said something about not being a good cook
"Miranda I could always give you lessons if you want.. its always fun." then in a whisper he added. "I'll do most of the work, and you can take credit for it ahah"

Then he looked around to see if any one was watching. "I hope she doesn't think this is cheesey" he thought.

"Well, Miranda you know in the Ancient Runes Final, well erm...... I made you something" he said while getting a little red in the face.

Nate blushed as she hugged him. Nate broke out into a smile when she said his nickname. Why does she have to make this so difficult? "You know what? I'll promise you something." he said pulling out of her hug and sitting up. He collected his thoughts before continuing; "When I get back, I will be the best boyfriend ever, if you still want me. I just want you to focus on your school work but, please, for my hearts sake, don't forget about me."

Cadence felt him pull away and pulled back, too, still smiling at him. She wasn't going to make any promises about not dating other people, and she wasn't going to make any promises about not having a boyfriend if Nate came back, but she could promise him one thing, "Nate, I am never going to forget you. How could I? You made me so happy, and you helped me so much this year. I 'll never, ever forget you. I promise." And then she sat there looking into his eyes. After a few moments, she said, "So you're pretty sure you're coming back? You'd be in 7th year by then..." that was weird to think about in a way.

"Yeah, my mom said the local day care can't take her until she is 1. And then they don't accept new babies until August. But then I'll be back here with you. 7th year. Wow. That makes me sound so old." he rambled. He just kept day dreaming of them together. He just wanted to hold her and kiss her. But he couldn't because it would never work out. He couldn't last two days without her neverless a year.

Cadence smiled one of her sweet smiles, then ones that she had always reserved just for him. "I can't wait for you to come back," she said quietly. But what if she changed? What if she was with someone else when Nate came back? Or what if he decided not to come back? She wasn't going to just stop her life for him. As much as she loved him, she still wanted to just... let whatever happened happen. "If they'll let you away at all this summer, feel free to come visit me at my parent's house. It'll be fun! A lot of people are going to come visit over the summer, I think."

Nate is so sad. :(
 

"I would love to. And you promise to write?" he said squeezing her hand. He still loved how his hand fit into hers perfectly. He really just wanted to be with her. He didn't want to leave and come back and she be with another boy. He wanted her to be his. But he could never say that, of course, because he had been the one the break up with her. "I will always regret leaving you." he mumbled to himself.

Cadence giggled a little and smiled at him. He was being weird. "Yes, I promise to write," she said with a sincere look in her eyes. When he squeezed her hand, a tingling spread up her arm and butterflies fluttered in her stomach. She had forgotten what his hand felt like in hers. And then he started mumbling. She reached up and placed her hand on the side of his face, looking into his eyes seriously. "Come on, Nate. None of that, okay? I'm not mad at you, and this isn't your fault, okay? Please don't regret it. I don't ever want you to be sad about what we had, love," she said quietly, her eyes glued to his.

"I'm sorry, just after seeing you on the floor, it just made me think of my life without you. I just wanted to be together again, even though I know I it wouldn't work out in the long run." he said looking down at the bench, feeling like a wuss. He wanted to be tough again but seeing her and realizing he wasn't going to see her for a whole year upset him. Nate gently pulled her hand from his face and just held it in his. "I'm really am going to miss you. I still love you, you know."

As Nate held her hand, Cadence played with his fingers absentmindedly as she listened to him talk. "I think... it's better this way, Nate. Us not being together while you're away. Because at least this way it... it ended on good terms and there's still that chance of getting back together in the future. If we were apart and something happened and we broke up, it would be a lot harder. I think I'd be a lot more hurt, and I don't think we'd have that chance of something in the future," she said honestly. It was true, that was how she felt. That it was better to do this now rather than finding out through a letter that there was some girl near his house that he started to like and so he was going to break up with Cadence. She couldn't have forgiven him for that.

"I know you're..." she began, but before she could finish, he said the L-word and her heart practically stopped as her breath caught in her chest. She wasn't going to cry. Nate needed her to be strong, and he needed to see that she was okay. She was okay... until he went and said he loved her. "I-I know you do. And I still love you. And I always will. Even if we never get back together or even if we get back together and break up again, a part of me will always love you. You're always going to have a piece of my heart, Nate. Always."

"Miranda, I think you would be a very helpful assistant in the kitchen" he said to her while messing up her hair a bit.

"Erm, well we had to chose a Rune to do our Finals on....." he said again looking down at his hand.. 'This would be the prefect time for her to hold my hand" He thought. He didn't wait for Miranda to put her hand in his.. He just took her hand, gently of course and looked at her very seriously.

"I made you something that you can make sure that I'm ok, over the summer holiday.." he started to get his bag, while still holding her hand.

Brant pulled the smaller bag out and started to unwrap it infront of her eyes. Slowly a big crystal heart came into view. But this was no ordinary heart. It was full of Flames, that never made the crystal hot. It also changed color but right now it was a briliant color of red. Then Brant started to explain what it does.

"Miranda, this is my heart. The flame changes color with my mood, it doesn't matter how far away I am It will change if im angry, or sad. It will never break, or the flame will never extinguish."

Brant also pointed out that he scribed his name on the front of it, all by himself.

"You don't have to take it to make me feel better, Miranda. Just know that I care for you." he said now placing the crystal color changing Heart in her hands.

Nate's heart practically skipped a beat when she said she still loved him. He was speechless after that. He leaned forward unsure weather she would like him kiss her. But he kept leaning until his lips met hers and his eyes close. After what seemed all too short he knew it was time to pull away if he didn't want to get in trouble. His heart was racing almost as fast as his mind, not sure if it was the right thing to do. It felt so right but was so wrong. They had broken up, right?

Cadence just watched, frozen to the spot as Nate's face inched closer to hers, and then she simply sat there in shock as his lips met hers, her eyes obediently closing, but her lips confused and unsure of whether to kiss back or not. Before she could decide, he had pulled away. She opened her eyes and just stared at him unblinkingly, her brain had stopped functioning. With her free hand, she reached up and touched her lips. And then she reached out toward him slowly, her hand coming to rest on his neck.

And then she was kissing him again, her heart pounding violently in her chest as her mind screamed at her to stop.

Nate smirked a little as she looked confused touching her lips as if she didn't know what had just happened. He smiled as she reached toward him. His grin was then placed in his when his lips met hers again. He reached over to her and placed his hand on her hip like he had when they dated. He pulled away after a few amazing moments of bliss. He was speechless and this time it was him that placed his hand on his lips, running his fingertips over the smooth path.

Cadence was enthralled, relieved, confused, scared, and about a thousand other different emotions when Nate pulled away and the kiss ended. She rested her forehead against his, closing her eyes. She knew she shouldn't have done that, but there was no regret in her for it either. Sure, they were broken up, but it wasn't like either of them were seeing anyone else or anything. After a few moments, she scooted closer to him and just laid her head on his shoulder, still not saying a word. She knew that after all was said and done, they would still be broken up, but right now, she just wanted to be in this moment with him. Closing her eyes, she just allowed her body to relax and just be with him.

Nate just wanted to kiss and hold her for the rest of his life. It just felt so right. He never would forget her, ever. Nate stroked her hair taking in the wonderful smell of her. Nate wrapped his arms around her into a loose hug and twirled the ends of her hair. He noticed it had been growing out since she first cut it. But now it was back to when they first started dating 9ish months ago. Yet he still remembered it like it was yesterday.

Cadence smiled slightly as she felt Nate playing with her hair. That was the quickest way to make her heart melt. She curled her legs up under her on the bench and wrapped her arms around his middle, leaning into him. Quietly, she finally spoke, "Nate, I can't promise you that I'm just going to be here waiting for you to come back because I don't know what the next year will bring for either of us. But I can promise you that any other guy is going to have a hard time competing against you for my affections."

"I understand that. I can't promise it either. Any other girl would have a hard time getting to my heart." he whispered into her hair. He smiled and kissed the top of her head.

Cadence squeezed him for a second and then relaxed again. This was pretty much the perfect way to end the term, just being out here with Nate. It was going to be hard not having him around next year, but she'd manage. She had made a lot of friends since the beginning of the year. She was sure they'd keep her sane. Unsure of what to say, she just closed her eyes again, burying her face further into his neck, taking in his smell and the way his fingers felt in her hair. Good thing she hadn't chopped it back off yet.

"What do you think will happen after your seventh year?" he said wondering about the future. He was sure he was gonna think of her when he was at home and remember these times. He just wanted to be hers forever.

Cadence shrugged slightly. She hadn't really given it much thought yet. "I honestly don't know. My life has been so unpredictable that I've never really had a chance to think very far into the future. I just... want to help people. Make people happy. So, any job that will let me do that, I'm all for. What about you?" she asked, though she had a feeling Nate would be even less sure about what he wanted to do after Hogwarts.

Brant just sat still as Miranda was telling him about how nice his gift was, and that she didn't really understand the word "Relationship", but that was ok for Him, Brant knew that it was going to take a while for her to warm up to him, and he would wait as long as it takes.

Thats what happens when Brant see's something that he wants, He will not stop until he has won his treasure, and right now the Treasure was Miranda.
"Miranda, Im not going to take the heart away from you, I made it for you only. No one else." he said while leaning back against the wall.

Then Miranda punched him in the arm, and Brant relaxed more. She wasn't upset with him. "I give you gifts and you punch me, ahahaha" he said while winking at her, for he was only joking around. "So, whats the first thing your going to do when you go home?" he asked her for he was always asking her questions about herself and her family.

"Im going to go right for my own bed, and flop right down on it. I know the beds here are comfy but, nothings better then your own bed right. Man its got so many pillows on it.. and Plus I want to see my parents Cat, Jinx. Hes always getting into trouble. Sometimes its Jinx and I , getting introuble together.. That cat!" he said while laughing.. Man, he wanted to go home and see his parents but.. on the other hand he didn't want to leave Miranda. He hoped that she wouldn't forget him over the summer Holidays.

"I've actually never thought about it. Maybe try to get a job as a assistant shop worker? I like Transfiguration and Muggle Studies, but I don't really know how to use those skills job wise. Maybe get an internship on Diagon Alley? Or even at St. Mungos. I don't know." he said thinking about it.

Cadence nodded her head, but kept it on his shoulder. "I think you'd be great working in Diagon Alley! That smile of yours could get anyone to buy anything!" she said with a giggle. It was true. A guy as cute as Nate could probably convince Cadence to buy anything as long as he was as nice as he looked. Now if he was cute and a jerk, she's probably hex him. But she could see Nate working in one of the stores in Diagon Alley. "I think I'm going to get caught up on school this summer," she said absentmindedly. "So, when I'll come back, I'll be back in the right year... fifth year."

"I bet you would buy a nonmagical broom from me, even if I told you it could fly." Nate laughed a little before smiling at her idea for the summer."Then, we could graduate together." he said smiling. He could imagine them together celebrating at Cadence's house after graduating. "I would be so proud if you got caught up."

Cadence giggled her cute little again and replied, "Probably!" But then her face wrinkled up in confusion. "No, Nate, you'd still graduate a year before me. You'd be in seventh year when I'm in sixth year. Unless you're not planning on doing any school while you're home," she said with a concerned tone. If that was the case, well, that would most certainly not do! He couldn't get a year behind! That would be awful for him!

"Oh. Sorry love. I was mistaken. But I still would be very proud if you caught up." he said grinning. "All this kissing makes my brain just get all jumbled." Nate winked at her and kissed her forehead. "So did you tell your parents you want to catch up?"

Cadence succumbed to a fresh fit of giggles and buried her face into Nate's shoulder. "Sorry!" she mumbled amidst her laughter. She could feel her face burning with a deep blush. "Didn't mean to jumble your brain!" her muffled voice said. And then she finally began to settle back down, and when she unburied her face, Nate was kissing her forehead. "No, I haven't, but they'll probably be all for it."

"Warning, I'm going to ask a question you may not want to answer. Did that kiss mean anything? Or what was it? It just keeps getting in the way of my thoughts." he said holding her close. He avoid eye contact until the very end. He wanted to keep strong.

Cadence sat up, suddenly very serious, and looked at him. "Of course it meant something! I don't just go around kissing people for no reason, Nate! That kiss meant... meant everything. I still have all those feelings for you. They're not just going to disappear. I mean, Merlin! I wouldn't kiss you if I didn't mean it!" she spewed, a bit angry to be honest. What did he take her for? Some... some flippant, whimsical little girl who just kissed boys just to play with their emotions and break their hearts even more? She'd never do that!

"Gosh! I was just wondering, that's all. I just wanted to make sure it meant the same thing to you as it did to me." he said trying to remain calm. "It meant alot to me. I want you to hear something; rest your ear on my chest." Nate's heart was bouncing like crazy; he was so nervous, being around her and this close again.

Cadence bit her tongue and narrowed her eyes at him slightly. She had half a mind to get up and go back to the castle. How could he believe it didn't mean anything? But then she finally submitted and bent down, laying her head against his chest. His heart was beating really fast. That made her feel awful; she must have made him really upset. "What am I listening for?" she asked quietly.

"My heart beat, darling. Your driving me insane, well at least my brain. It doesn't know what to make of this right now. But my heart is working as hard as it can to overpower my brain. I think its working." he said stroking her hair trying to be sweet or cute. He hoped it work so she wouldn't be mad anymore. Even though she was so adorable when she was mad. He nostrils flared and her lips parted a little. If she was really mad her cheeks would turn the color pink of his little sisters crib.

Cadence just sighed and listened to his words and heartbeat, still determined to be a bit mad at him, but then he started playing with her hair again and all was lost. She closed her eyes, and her body gave in to relaxing again. She giggled a little and said, "Can't you just let me be mad?" She sat up again and looked at him with a much softer expression. "Tell your heart it can stop going crazy. It's just me."

"Nah, but I do enjoy you being mad. It's probably not a good thing. But you look so cute!" he said grinning and giggling. "Just you? Just you!? You, my dear, are the best thing that ever happened to me. My heart is going crazy because my brain keeps telling it that its making a bad choice by kissing and holding you. But what does my brain know, anyways?" Nate sat up when he said this and tapped his chest on the word heart. He rolled his eyes and fell back down against the bench and smiled.

Cadence just smiled and giggled at Nate. He had never been this... out of control when they had been dating. He had always been so careful and in control. She kind of liked it. When he fell onto the bench, Cadence just reached down and started running her fingers through his hair. "Nate, it's not like either of us are dating anyone else, and we still have feelings for each other, and we still know that when this is all over we're still going to be broken up. I don't feel conflicted about it, really, and neither should you. Just think of it as spending a few more hours together before we say goodbye." Looking down at him, she wondered if he was feeling okay. He had been knocked out for quite awhile during the battle...