Our little secret

Chapter 14

When everyone was asleep, I snuck down to the prefect's bathroom. I only hoped no one was there. Filch especially, George, Fred, and I almost got caught one night when we were going to prank Snape. I located the right door and whispered "Pine- fresh" The door opened with a loud squeak and I was signaling for it to be quiet like that w was going to do anything (Please tell me I'm not the only one who tells loud doors to shut up) I walked in and shut the door behind me. My jaw dropped. It would be worth becoming a prefect if I could come here once in a while. It was softly lit by a candle-filled chandelier and everything was made with white marble. Including what looked like a large pool sunk into the ground. It was already full and there was foam and bubbles floating on the surface. I walked closer and saw a piece of paper close to it 

Hey Ophelia,

Thought I'd get it ready for you just in case. Like I said all you have to do is submerge it in water and listen. It'll come together quick enough. Ps if you're not Ophelia get the fuck out

I smiled at the letter. Imagining a scenario in which someone else walked in and laughed. I took off my clothes and walked into the warm water. I stayed in there for a little and let out a deep breath. I grabbed the egg and put it in the water. I heard muffled singing. I took a deep breath and put my head under the water.

 Come seek us where our voices sound                                                                                                                         We cannot sing above the ground                                                                                                                                   And while you're searching, ponder this:                                                                                                                     We've taken what you'll surely miss                                                                                                                               An hour long you'll have to look                                                                                                                                     And to recover what we took                                                                                                                                             But past an hour- the prospects black                                                                                                                         Too late, it's gone ,it won't come back

I raised my head from the water and took a deep breath. I heard the door open and close and then a few footsteps approaching me. I used bubbles to cover up my body and bent my knees so I was totally covered by water and soap "I know you're there. You could have at least hidden the egg" The voice was muffled but I knew who it belonged to. It was Cedric. I lifted my head from the water "Hey" "You figured it out yet?" "Underwater thieves?" He laughed and I turned red "Could have just said no" "Think Ophelia. We cannot sing above the ground." My eyes widened in realization "Mer-people?" He smiled and nodded "They're in the lake," He said as he sat beside me on the ground, the rims of the tub separating us. "You know I wouldn't have gotten to this point without you. Thanks" "No problem" I looked up at him and he was staring at me. I moved closer to the rim, still cautious that my body was under the bubbles. I rested my head on his shoulder "You're really pretty, you know that?" "So are you. Well handsome" We both laughed and the silence fell upon us again. "Ophelia" I hummed in response and looked up at him "Are you dating Weasley" I laughed and shook my head "No who told you th-" He had heard enough. He leaned forward and kissed me. I let my hand travel to the back of his neck and his to my face. His kisses were comforting kind of. He pulled away and smiled at me  "You kissed me back and you haven't slapped me yet so I'm guessing we're still good." "Cedric I um-" "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I was just caught up in the moment" I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding "Yea same. We can pretend it didn't happen" He sighed in relief and nodded. I just kissed Cedric. And I thought today couldn't get weirder "Ophelia I think you should get out of there now" I smiled at him "Ok then turn" He turned around and closed his eyes. I grabbed the towel and got out just enough to wrap myself in the tower and keep it dry. I got out and Cedric helped me up "Thanks again for today Cedric" he placed one last peck on my lips and walked off. I sighed and drained out the tub. I looked at the picture of the sleeping mermaid once again. Her hair flying slightly as she snored. Now one last thing, how was I going to stay underwater long enough to figure out what they stole from me.

A/N: I'm sorry it's so short. I wasn't feeling so well but I had to post something today. Sorry again