Darlin' (Oliver Wood Fanfic)

Chapter 18: You Never Have To Be Alone Again

(Oliver's Pov)

Over the course of the year, I can't believe all that Echo's been through. But one thing I truly love about her is her ability ta keep goin. She may not believe it but she is truly stronger than any woman I have ever met and dated and she means the absolute world ta me and no matter what happens, she never ever, ever has ta be alone ever again.

When we had our lazy day, that night I went out to exercise because I gotta stay in shape for Quidditch so while I did that, I assumed Echo was just relaxin and gettin ready for bed. Once I came back, she told me her and Blaise had a heart ta heart which made me happy ta hear.

I know her and her brother have had some difficulties lately but I was just glad she could patch it up because I can tell she really loves her brother and I would feel bad if there was any bad blood between them because they both have been through a lot together and I don't want to see Echo get depressed because she misses her brother so I feel as that was really needed and I was glad that it made her feel better.

The next day it was pretty dreary out but Echo wanted ta hang out with my other friends today which I was down for since it was too damp outside and Echo seemed ta just want to hang out with friends which seemed sweet. She was still quite overwhelmed by last night which was understandable and was okay for her ta feel

It was still pretty early so we got up and headed down to the Great Hall for breakfast. Thankfully it was the weekend so everyone else was scattered around the castle doin their own thing. When we took our seat and grabbed some food, the Trio greeted us as Echo asked if they were down with hangin out today which they were and it made Echo happy.

I mean she's really had no other friends before and I'm sure because she's a Slytherin, she still thinks people will automatically hate her which isn't the truth at all. I can also say for everyone's sake that I talk about Echo a lot so everyone knows of her quite well and knows she's not like any other Slytherin.

After breakfast, we had headed back up to the Gryffindor house and gathered around the Common Room. Harry started up a fire as we all got comfy and waited for the others to join. After a few moments, everyone else joined which made Harry introduce her to them. I could tell she was a bit nervous but everyone liked her already which made her look so happy...

I was just glad she was doin okay...I worry about her every day but I was just glad she was feelin better. I mean she's sleepin easier at night, her wounds are healin as are her scars and the others didn't question her, nor judge her or make her feel like an outcast and it just made feel so much at ease knowin that she was finally doin okay.

Everyone kinda did their own thing while havin small conversations here and there. Echo mainly listened but it made me smile knowin Echo was enjoyin herself. She was smilin and laughin and it made me happy to see her happy. She leaned against me which made me chuckle and hold her close to me. I asked if she was okay which she said she was perfect which made me smile and kiss her head.

She said out loud to the others that it felt so nice ta have people that treated her like family and feel like a home to her which made us all smile because we were just glad that we could all give her that safety and make her feel comfortable and just feel like a home she's never had before...it was sweet and comfortin and I knew as long as she had any of us...she would be okay.

(Echo's Pov) *The Next Day*

After last's hang out with the others, I couldn't imagine anything or anywhere happier. I just never felt more at home or safe like this before...I mean lookin at Oliver he feels like home...he's givin me everythin I've never had before and even through the shit I've been through, he never left...and with his friends...well I guess my friends now since I've never really had those before...it just feels nice knowin that I have a home to go to and look forward to and knowin that I'm more loved than ever...it just feel good and I don't want to lose that.