Harry Potter: The Aftershow

The Ball <3

I was sitting by myself at a table and waiting for my turn to dance with Teddy. We decided that we would all dance together during the fast songs and take turns during the slow songs. I sighed and watched Teddy and Al dance together - they were so cute! I put my hand on my fist and my elbow on the table and looked around the room. That's when I almost burst into tears right then and there. I saw Scorpius dancing with Rose. Talking, Dancing, Laughing all while Rose grinned and blushed and then she leaned in and...and they kissed! What the actualy fuck? I stood, pushing my chair back and started pushing my way through the crowd to where Teddy and Al were still dancing. I tapped Teddy on the shoulder "Hey, I'm..." I glanced back at Scorpius and Rose "I'm gonna go....not feeling well." I shook my head and turned and pushed my way through the great hall to the Entrance Hall. I felt a breeze drift through the open front doors of the school and shivered. I felt tears swim in my eyes causing my vision to blurr. "Hey B - you look cold" I shivered again Hugo's large, muscley form filled my line of vision. He took off his jacket and slipped it around my shoulders. I smiled gratefully. "Are you alright?" He was frowning. I just shook my head and I guess Hugo felt that I looked like I needed a hug because he slipped his arms around me without hesitation and pulled me into his chest. He was warm and felt safe so I hugged back. I was still surprised though because this is the first time that I know that he has actually willingly hugged anyone. "well, well, well - what's going on out here?" I slowly pulled back and saw Al and Teddy grinning at us. "Beth looked upset and I was trying to make her not...be...upset" He said as if he couldn't understand anything. "Yeah - you didn't even tell us why you left....what happened?" I just stared at the floor "....I saw Scorpius dancing with Rose and then they kinda started making out and I dunno" Suddenly raged filled Teddy's features and he stormed back into the dance shouting "I'll kill him" My eyes widened and I tried to chase after him but ended up kicking off my heels and running with Al and Hugo into the dance and saw Teddy glaring with murderous fury on his face. Scorpius looked confused and Rose looked downright terrified. Teddy was shouting. "I THOUGHT YOU WERE A GOOD GUY ASSHOLE - WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? YOU TOLD ME YOU LIKED HER AND ALL YOU DO IS MESS WITH HER FEELINGS OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN? ARE YOU INSANE - I'LL FUCKING KILL YOU!" Rose stepped in at that moment "Teddy! Stop - I was" but she got cut off "I DON'T WANNA HEAR IT ROSE! B HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT AWESOME AND SWEET TO YOU AND YOU KNEW HOW SHE FELT ABOUT HIM! YOU BOTH HAVE PROBLEMS!" and suddenly, he turned on his heel and took off. I felt everyones eyes on me. Rose started "B- just listen okay?" I glared and spat a "Fuck off Rose!" and turned and stormed out of the great hall. Al was glued to my side the entire time and as soon as we were in the great hall she hugged me. We walked up to the Hufflepuff common room entrance. "I wish I could come and hang out with you but i'm not allowed...." I smiled at her "It's fine" I gave her a big hug and turned and walked into the common room. It was empty except for Teddy sitting in a pair of boxer shorts and a tshirt. "Sarabeth-" I held up a hand "Let me get changed first?" I laughed as he nodded, relieved that I wasn't mad at him ....why would I be mad? I went up to the girls dorm and got some PJ shorts and a long sleeved shirt on and ran back down to the still empty common room. I sat down on the couch next to him and hugged him tight. "Thanks Teddy" I gave him a kiss on the cheek and ruffled his hair. He smiled shyly at me. "I've never been that mad at anyone before in my life" He trailed off. "I gotta say - even I was scared!" I laughed which caused him to grin at me. He out his arms for a hug and I scooched closer and curled up sleepily against his chest and murmured "I think you should ask Aliria out. you'd be cute together" I moved a bit as he chuckled "Ok B..." I heard him murmur a "Maybe I will" just before I fell into a dreamless sleep.