Why? Because of Them. *Marauder's Era*

Chapter 50: I Hate That Kid.

I covered my face with my hands.

"Please don't let them see us." I murmured to myself.

"Sorry, Saph. You can't hide like that." James said. I rolled my eyes.

"Let's go find some chairs." Remus reasoned. I nodded and glanced at Sirius, who still looked shocked. I snapped my fingers in his face.

"Why are you so surprised?" I asked him.

"Why are they here?" He asked in wonder. I shrugged, telling him that I don't know, and spotted some seats close to the ocean. I ran across the sand to help Remus get four cushiony chairs.

"Over here." I gestured to the area. The boys walked over to me and we set down our towels. I took a breath of the ocean scent. "I am going for a swim." I told them, setting down my sandals and pulling of my sundress. Without thinking too much into it, I quickly ran into the water, not caring about the cold. Second by second, it got warmer. I took my head out of the water and smiled. I saw the boys tried to get used to the water.

I filled my mouth with air and went underwater. I let my hair flow in the water and sat there, eyes closed. I love being underwater. It helps me relax, giving me a new sensation when the waters surrounds me. Holding my breath has never been much of an issue, either.

I heard a few familiar muffled screams,  like arguing. I shook it off, but decided that I should get out of the water in a few seconds. I froze, almost literally, by a pair of colder-than-the-ocean lips on mine. Riddle.

I hate that kid.

I raised my head out of the water in utter surprise and punched him. He fell back into the water and hearing a crack, I was satisfied with myself.

I asked myself if I really did that, or if this was all another crazy dream.

"Saph, what was that?" Remus asked, eyes widened.

"I just punched Riddle." I pointed towards the ocean nervously. "He kissed me, again. I don't know what the hell his problem is but..." I trailed off.

"Wait. He kissed you? Again?" Sirius asked, his face almost murderous.

"Y-yeah, but I think I broke his nose." I smirked.

"Wait, what?" James asked me.

"I broke Riddle's nose, probably. I heard a crack." I confirmed, their eyes widening at my comment. James put up his hand for a high-five. "Let's go for a swim." I told them after giving him the high-five.

"Let's." They said in unison, smiles on their faces. The four of us jumped into the ocean, hoping for the best.

Although, with Slytherins around, not much can be the best.