The Way We Fall | Book 3

Chapter 3: Those "500" Words

"Dad, we're staying in an apartment complex?" I asked, as we pulled up in front of a huge muggle building.

"Ah ah, not any old apartment complex, little champ. We'll talk about this inside." We all got out of the car, grabbing our luggage from the trunk, and stood on the sidewalk.

He muttered some weird spell, and the different sections of the building began to pull back. It made a low rumbling sound, and shook the ground. From what it looked like, none of the muggles inside seemed to notice. 

Soon enough, another door appeared. Dad smiled, and led us to it. Amber grabbed my hand nervously. I couldn't blame her. I was nervous too.

He knocked on the door, and we waited. Soon enough, there was some bustling around from the inside, and the door swung open. There, stood Mrs. Weasley, who was looking rather pale, and not as plump as usual. She must be stressed.

"There you guys are! Oh, how worried we've been!" She exclaimed, hugging us. Then, she quickly gestured for us to come inside.

Lots of people were there waiting for us, even Professor Lupin, and Moody. Of course, all the other Weasleys and Hermione were there. So, I greeted all my friends, while dad greeted his. Amber, well, she was sitting on the floor petting Crookshanks.

"How are things going between you and Harry?" Hermione asked, as she led me upstairs.

I blushed, and shook my head at her. "They're going good. I already miss him, though."

She smirked, and threw an arm around my shoulders. "You're in love, Riley. Well, at least he loves you back."

I grinned. "Well, if maybe you'd ask Ronald out already, we could have double dates and stuff."

"I do not like him!"

"Said no one ever."

"Ugh, Riley, you're so naive! Why would I like him?"

"I don't know, but I'd love to."

"Here's a reason; because I don't."

Sighing in defeat, I rolled my eyes at her, and shook my head. "Whatever you say, Hermione. Whatever you say."

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When I woke up the next morning, there was a letter on my bedside table. On the envelope, there was Harry's handwriting, making me smile, and tear it open.

Dear Riley,

I know it's only been a day, but I miss you like crazy. I have never hated living with the Dursleys more. Enough about my troubles. How are you? I hope you made it to wherever you are safely. You're not too far away from me, are you? It feels like you're always too far away when you're not with me. I just miss you so much. You're just so beautiful, and so sweet, and amazing. I love you so much, and I can't wait to see you again. Hopefully it's not too long...

Harry

His letter made me tear up. He missed me as much as I missed him. Dying to write back, I grabbed a quill and some parchment, and began to write.

Dear Harry,

You probably won't believe me, but I miss you just as much as you miss me. I'm still sort of confused as to where I am, but, the gang's all here. Basically, all the Weasleys and Hermione, and a few of my dad's friends. This place is pretty dark though, creepy even. I wish you could be here with me, or maybe I was there with you. Just remember while you're doing whatever you do, you'll be on my mind. I hope these people will lighten up and let you come over soon. I don't think a few weeks is really going to work out for me. I love you to the moon and back 20 times!

Riley

Once I read over my letter, I used Sirius' owl to sent it to him, and laid down on my bed, reading his letter over and over again. His words melted my heart. I wonder how long it took him to come up with all that. Probably not too long if he meant it. 

My thoughts were cut off by my dad, when he walked in. "Hey, little champ. Good to see you're awake. I see you got Harry's love letter." I blushed, and put it down. "Stop it, dad! You'd best not read it, either!" He smirked, and leaned against the door frame. "Too bad, so sad. Already did. Oh, you guys are so cute!" I smacked a pillow to my face, trying to hide my blush. "Stop! Ugh, I hate you!" He chuckled, and sat down beside me. "I can't wait to walk you down the aisle at your wedding!"

Why is it parents love to embarrass their children? Although, he did have a good point. I'd love to see the day Harry and I get married. Hopefully that would happen. Hopefully, I wouldn't turn out to be like my mother with multiple boyfriends all the time. 

Hopefully, Harry would be my boyfriend forever, and then become my husband. Until then, I'll just continue reading those '500' words he wrote me.

Sorry for the slow updates! I've been a little busy with my other books lately!