"It's how I dealt with the pain," she said looking over at the fire. If Fee was anything like her, she didn't want to burden others with her feelings. "She might also be trying to be strong...for Edmond."

"Ohhh..."Adam said stopping his drumming pattern. He hadn't really thought of it in that way, but Fee would make it she was already strong. "But she's already strong anyways, but you have a point- I dont know if I could ever fake beings strong for you...I'd actually have to be feeling that emotion..."He looked up and then back to the carpet.

Kurumi blushed and gave him a nudge. "What, no more super manly Adam Ono?" she teased. Honestly, it probably showed more for a guy to be able to cry in front of others instead of keeping it all inside. At least, that is what Takashi was always saying.

"Haha, you still want Adam Ono he will still be alive. I'm just saying- if you were gonna leave like Ed- I wouldn't fake being strong- I'd probably be a crying baby or spending as much time with you as I can..."He cleared up. He'd never lie to her again, if he could count on it.

"I don't know what I would do if you left," Kurumi frowned looking at the carpet. "It would be like losing Hitomi all over again..." She reached over and grabbed Adam's hand.

Adam felt her hands on his. "Yes, is there something you wish to tell me?"He asked clearing his throat.

"I'm...not sure," she smiled. "Just thinking..." She gave his hand a tight squeeze. "If we were ever separated, would you write me?"

"Of course I would- you're my first l...my first best friend who is all...You're just awesome..."He choked on that word. Not ready to say it, and remembering he had told Ed that year that 11 or 12 is too young to say the word love. Adam could have jinxed it. "They'd probably be boring letters- had cereal for breakfast, played with Tigger and a fake rat toy...Going to the movies with friends..."He explained.

"And my letters would probably be like 'baked cookies in the kitchen and then I went to the library to study...'" she laughed. She looked at Adam and began to wonder what he had been about to say before he and swerved off course a bit. "But...I don't really want to think about my only communication with you being letters," she frowned.

"I hope nothing like that ever comes to be about- maybe just the summer, when you live in Japan and me in England- just to my l...liking for you satisfied over the time when I don't see you..."Adam said patting her head. "Cold aren't you?"

"Well, you are still coming over during the summer holiday, right?" She smiled. "So, that is a little less time for us to be missing each other." For all the other days, maybe she would send him a cookie a day.

Hayley walked into the Gryffindor Common Room, her eyes red and mascara marks down her cheeks from her eyes. She had been crying for the past week because of the drama and stress around her. She had also been avoiding almost everybody this past week, she didn't want them to see her like this. She sat down on one of the sofas and curled up into a ball, watching the fire. She never cried and when she did, it had to be about something big.

It was the fact that she loved Jayce, still had never told him, kissed Beck, told him she was over him, and yet she hated herself because of it. She was usually trustful, never cheating, but then again she didn't cheat. It was a 'goodbye' kiss.

Oh no. More tears poured down her face and she wiped them off with her pinkish black sweater. Yeah, no blue today, she wasn't feeling like wearing her favorite color. The Gryffindor sighed and let the warmth surround her by the fire.

Jayce strolled up to the common room with his hands in his pockets feeling somewhat depressed. He took no noticed of anything that was around him on his trek up. Not the paintings that mocked him for wearing things that hadn't matched, or for causing traffic in the hallways. He ignored their taunts and continued to walk with his head hung, and staring at his shoes.

As the Gryffindor approached the common room, he stood near the entrance, not remembering the password or really caring what it was. All he knew was that Hayley seemed to be avoiding him for some odd reason, and it made him upset. The fifth year felt.. empty almost. Not only was it that, it was his best friend as well. He hadn't seen Eirian in weeks. It was horrid.

As some of the younger students approached and spoke the password, the boy clambered in before anyone could ask questions or pester him. As he walked almost zombie like towards the stairs up to the boys rooms, he glanced left, then right. But something familiar caught his eyes. A blond head of hair hidden behind the sofa that faced the fireplace. As his eyes widened, his feet carried him over towards the couch and to his surprise, there sat his girlfriend looking just as sullen as he did. Jay walked around the couch and took the seat beside her. Not knowing what to say, he followed her gaze into the fire.

Hayley heard more students travel in through the common room and she kept her gaze upon the fire. She thought everyone had went up to the dorms but it seemed one had came and sat down next to her. It was silent though and she glanced to her right quickly, and saw it was Jayce. She bit her lip and returned her gaze back to the fire. What should she say?

She sighed and scooted over next to Jayce and leaned her head on his shoulder, taking his hand in hers. She missed him, but she knew it was going to hurt much more when she tells him the truth about what happened.

She grabbed her purse and looked through it finding a letter she knew she would give Jayce when the next time she was going to see him. She took the letter and placed it in Jayce's other hand. The letter had been folded four times, with the words 'To Jayce' on the front. She waited for what he would say and scooted away from him, back to her original spot on the sofa, watching the fire.

Jayce sighed and put his head in his hands as he rested his elbows upon his knees. As his blue eyes gazed into the bright fire, he let out a relatively silent sigh. At least he hoped it was somewhat silent. He stole a glance over at Hayley as she stole one at him. But just as quickly as it had come, he glanced away still unsure of what to say to her. He picked up his head and stared at the wall aimlessly.

The fifth year tilted his head as Hayley scooted over towards him. He put an arm around her shoulders and let her take his free hand. She looked so upset, but he was quite unsure as to what she was so upset about. So, he have her a little peck on the cheek for comfort.

The fifth year adjusted his sitting position as Haley went digging through her purse. He tried to peer over her shoulder and into her purse, but before he got a look, he decided better of it and sat back in the velvety couch. But then, he peered over to see her pull out a piece of paper. With one eyebrow arched, he watched as she offered it to him. The boy took it, rather confused by it. He began to unfold it wondering what could possibly be written in it.

As his eyes scanned the page, his heart hung, as he realized that Hayley had been the girl Bonnie had told him of. And he.. Jay had been telling her to break them up, not knowing that they had been the couple. Astonished, he looked up to her seeing that she had scooted away from him and frowned. "I..." Was all that he managed to utter. He felt unbelievably stupid. Like his heart had been torn out. He could feel the anger flowing through him. Not only was he mad at Hayley, he was mad at Bonnie for not telling him that Hayley had been the one to like Beck, and that it was the two of them that she had been meddling with. Her so called friend had been her cousin.

But, being Jay, and being incapable of yelling, the boy shut down, and turned away. He avoided her gaze and refused to look at her. He could feel a tear that threatened to betray him. But he pushed it back, refusing to let it fall. Jay would not cry. He wouldn't.

Hayley watched Jay read it, his expression seemed so very mad and he avoided her gaze, turning away from her. She hung her head and tears went down her cheeks again. Now she knew she had to say something.

"Jayce." Her voice cracked. "I'm so sorry. You have to know that. Beck means nothing to me, I'm not lying. I would never lie to you." She stated, wanting to take his hand but knowing that he would probably take it away from her. Her heart hurt, like it was being torn out, but then again he probably felt the same.

"And if you don't love me, and I know you probably don't, especially now. I understand. Will you just tell me now? I want to know the truth." The Gryffindor said, watching Jayce. "Please say something."

"yes, I hate to admit it but I have tons of homework as well. and just a little heads up, it gets harder as you get into your third year. Im in my seventh right now and its just crazy." he said while laughing. "What year are you in?" he asked for she seemed a bit young.

Jayce continued to stare at the wall that was opposite of Hayley. He.. he couldn't bring himself to look at her. It was just... just to hard right now. And.. well, he didn't want her to seem the tears in his eyes. It wasn't like him to cray and it definitely wasn't manly to cry. That's for sure. The Gryffindor wished so desperately that Opal was here. She'd be able to comfort him and make sure he didn't cry. That dog was amazing.

But then.. she was speaking to him. It took all he had to not turn around and cry. To scream in her face or just get up and walk away. He knew he couldn't do that. So he simply listened to what she had to say. Not uttering a word or barely breathing. The boy barely moved an inch. He sat there, still staring at that wall, wanting to get out of here and to just go upstairs to sleep the pain away. She wouldn't lie, eh? Well he kind of believed that. Beck means nothing? Well, he had to have meant something, otherwise she wouldn't have kissed him at all.

Jayce wanted to say something. He really did. But.. he was at a loss for words. At least, temporarily. She wanted him to say something to. He turned towards her slightly, still not looking at her and mumbled. Realizing she probably couldn't hear him, the boy repeated it. "I.. I just need some time. Some time to think about things. Okay?" He whispered, still barely audible.

Hayley strained her ears to hear him and slowly nodded. "I made a mistake and I know it. I made a horrible mistake and I hope you forgive me." She said simply. She sighed, trying to figure out what else to say. "I just wanted you to know from me, instead of someone else telling you." She added wiping some more tears off her face.

How come it was this hard? No, it had to be this hard to tell him the truth, she did something horrible and she thought that she deserved it. To deserve to be broken up with, to deserve to be yelled at and so much more. She felt like she was some person that everyone hated. That she was infamous.

"I'm sorry." Hayley said leaning over and kissing Jayce's cheek. She knew she should leave but she decided to stay, sitting on the other edge of the couch, staring at the fire, just in case he did have something to say.

Joe smiled "some darn book about goblins and such" he said with a giggle "and I'm doing fine, it's been a while since I've seen you, Sophie" he said with a wink

Sophia winked back playfully. "Eww, goblins." she said, wrinkling her nose. She laughed and covered herself up with Eddie's blanket. "It had been much to long since I have seen you." she said. "What is up these days?" she asked.

" Thank you again" Rex smiled at Sophia.
""Leonardo Di Caprio is a good actor" Rex said to Sophia. "Well, being a half-bllood then raised like a muggle is very intersting" Rex told Sophia. "Well Sophia is a pretty name and you are just like the name" Rex smiled. " Classes are hard, but going well" rex explained to Sophia. " Have you ever been to the Whomping Willow?' Rex asked Sophia.

Sophia smiled. "No problem." she said. "I agree. He is quite good." she said. "I guess my parents just weren't sure if I was magical, so they decieded not to tell me." she said, shrugging her shoulders. She was mad at them at first, but she had gotten over it. "Why thank you!" she said, happily. "Same here." she said, smiling. "No I have not been to the Whomping Willow, but I have heard that tree is like crazy." she said, smiling.

" You are a really sweet girl, too" Rex told Sophia. " I know, you like his acting but his looks a lot better" Rex laughed. "Well, I hope your parents appreciate you now" Rex said to Sophia. " You are welcome" Rex smiled. "Classes, homework, wow a lot of it" Rex explained to Sophia. " You bet the Whomping Willow is crazy and I know a lot about it's craziness" Rex sighed.

"Why thank you!" Sophia said, blushing. "Well..... He is a good actor, but he is pretty attrective." she said, smiling. It was true. Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon were her two favorite people. "They are quite proud of me." she said. At least she hoped they were. "I know. There is too much stuff going on around here!" she said. "And the TriWizard Tournement doesn't help that either." she said, smiling. "I am almost afraid of that tree. It seems reckless." she said. "Have you been to the giant treehouse?" she asked.