(Mackenzie Series 2 - Oliver Wood/OC) It's been years since Hogwarts and things haven't turned out the way they were supposed. Emmie and Oliver were supposed to live their happily ever after - get married, have amazing quidditch careers, and then ha...
"What's got you in a good mood, Mac?" Fincher asked Monday morning. Emmie's eyes widened as she glanced over at him while getting into her workout clothes, her cheeks coloring slightly. "You were humming..."
"Oh, just... finally worked things out with Alex this weekend," she said quickly, unsure if she wanted to mention her date that night - which is what she had actually been thinking about as she got ready for conditioning. She hadn't even realized that she started humming.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Adrian's eyebrows arch slightly as a small smile appeared. Praying he wouldn't say anything in front of Fincher, Emmie nearly balled up her fist in preparation to silence him. Thankfully, he quickly returned his attention to getting ready.
"Really?" Fincher asked, turning to her as a smile filled his face. "That's good to hear."
"Aye, he's comin' to our next match and the one on Saturday. Been keepin' up with his rehab as well, so eager to get back to quidditch," she continued, figuring it was best not to get into all the details of what they discussed. She then straightened up and looked around the locker room, seeing everyone with hopeful looks on their faces.
"Fair warning... he's pretty scarred up... would be helpful if ye dinnae stare," she cautioned.
While she knew the team wouldn't do or say anything intentionally to upset him, she couldn't help feeling a bit protective of Alex and wanted to make his first time at one of her matches (and likely at the after party following) as comfortable as possible. She knew immediately that she'd likely sock anyone who was rude or hurtful to him about his scars.
Though the thought nearly made her laugh - seemed the tables had turned. Look who was now protecting who.
"No need to worry about that," Beauchamp said lightly. "Sure he'll still make the most eligible bachelor list in Witch Weekly after he returns. They'll probably say it makes him more rugged."
Emmie smiled as she returned to getting ready, happy to hear that much.
"Excited about tonight?" Adrian asked softly, a playful smile on his face.
"Seriously, Pucey?" she whispered, glancing around nervously.
"What's tonight?" Fincher asked.
"Nothin'. How was your date with Kara on Saturday?" Emmie said quickly, looking over at him.
The question had the desired effect as Fincher began stuttering and the rest of the team turned on him, peppering him with questions about going out with her roommate. Emmie chuckled as she sat down and laced up her trainers. She already knew how the date went - fairly well, from Kara's reckoning. The two planned to have another soon.
"See you in the gym," she sang as she stood and walked towards the door.
"No! You don't get to start somethin' and walk away!" Fincher shouted.
Emmie just laughed and waved as she continued out the door. Served him right for poking his nose into her business. Though she was sure that Kara would kick her later.
At least it was worth it for now.
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