Disclaimer: I do not own anything. Except for Brina, A'Marie, Matt, and most of the plot.
Chapter Three: Carrying Through
I prepped myself for the awkwardness that I would face when I saw Matt in the car on the way to the station. I knew it would be awkward when I first saw him and for when we were together. I was nervous all the way over there. I knew it would be uncomfortable, so I prepped myself for it.
To my surprise, I had wasted my time.
There was none.
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He was waiting between platforms 9 and 10 like he always did. He was always early. He looked a bit nervous, probably wondering what I'd do.
I ran up to him, flung my arms around his neck and kissed him, taking him by surprise this time.
When we broke apart everyone was surprised, even myself.
I didn't know I had the guts to do that.
"Aw! You guys!" A'Marie exclaimed as she ran up to us. "Are you two a couple or what?"
Matt looked at me.
"Yes," I told her with a grin.
A'Marie squealed and gave us both bone-crushing hugs.
I got my cart from my mum and kissed her good-bye. She looked a little shell-shocked by my sudden outburst of my PDA.
The three of us made our way onto the plat form when Jeremy called Matt over to look at something he got, probably from Christmas. Matt went off, only after he promised that he would be right back.
"Hey!" Lily said as she caught up with me and Amy.
"Lily guess what! Bri and Matt are a couple!" A'Marie gushed, before Lily was able to guess.
"Aw, Bri! Congrats," she said. Then she smiled the smile that meant she had a secret. "I have news too. It's better if I tell you."
"What's going on?" I asked.
"Is something wrong?" A'Marie questioned her.
"No, it's just…I'm going out with James Potter," she said quickly and softly, so no one would overhear.
"Lily! That's great!" I exclaimed as Amy and I both gave her a hug.
"I have to go look for him now," she said, scanning the crowd.
"Ok. Have fun!" I called out after her.
"Hey Bri," Sirius said as he appeared before me.
"Hi Sirius," I said. A'Marie stiffened at my side. This was a test, I just knew it. But I knew I could pass.
"Guess what!"
"What?"
"I bedded Acacia! All thanks to you!"
I looked at him with a mixture of horror and disgust displayed on my face. "You bedded her? She's not some kind of trophy, Sirius. She can't be won over. She's not a prize. You disgust me. I'm ashamed I ever tried to help you," I said angrily. I skimmed the crowd and found Matt. I quickly made my way over to him and laced my fingers with his. He smiled his perfect smile down at me.
"What's wrong with her?" Sirius asked no one in particular.
"She's right you know," A'Marie told him.
"Wait, wait. Is she with Matt?"
"Yeah. Don't they look cute together," A'Marie said before making her way towards us.
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"Do we have to go? Can't we just stay here all night?" I asked Matt. We were in the Astronomy Tower, staring at the stars. It was about twelve thirty at night.
He wrapped the blanket around me more and held me close. "Sure."
I fell asleep against him, and he didn't seem to mind at all.
In fact, when I woke up the next morning, he hadn't moved from his upright position at all. When I asked him why he didn't just move me, he said that he didn't want to disturb me at all. That I looked pretty when I was sleeping. Thankfully it was a Sunday and he didn't have to fall asleep in classes because of me. But I have the feeling that if he had to he would, even if he had to sacrifice a grade or so.
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It was so easy to be friends with Matt. I thought it would be hard going from just being friends to being boy/girlfriend. But I was wrong again. It seemed so natural. Like it was meant to be (I know it's cliché but it's true). If he was a great friend, he was an amazing boyfriend. I never doubted him for a second. He was always there for me, like he was before.
Once even, me and Matt and Lily and James went on a double date at Hogwarts. It was great fun. Me, Matt, A'Marie, and Lily still had our little group, it was just frequently visited by James. Sometimes I knew A'Marie felt left out, but there was always a new letter from Dion to keep cheer her up after a long day.
I can't believe that I didn't see how great a boyfriend Matt would've made before. I blame myself, but I also party blame Sirius.
After the incident at the train station, we didn't talk as much as we used to, but that was ok because it seemed like all my spare time was spent with Matt.
I have to say, Lily and James did make quite the couple. It seemed like they were always the topic of conversation at Hogwarts ever since the end of the holiday break. They were adorable together. They got along better, although there was still the occasional fight, but they weren't half as bad as the ones I witnessed before. I was happy for her. I was happy for A'Marie. I was happy for myself. It all seemed so great.
A/N: Yeah! Another chappie!