Anna's P.O.V
*3 weeks later*
School is finally going how it's supposed to be and im loving the smooth sailing.
I have great grades, great friends, and a great boyfriend.
It almost makes me forget my situation at home.
My parents sent me a letter that they already moved to London and that Maggie couldn't come with us.
That's what killed me the most.
Jack helped me through it though and our relationship has grown stronger.
I like that it's just an easy, fun time when im with him.
Draco hardly bothers me until Jack leaves my side, then I get backhanded comments and put downs.
Other then that, I dont bother to look his way.
Today has been the first really warm day we have had in awhile and Jack promised to help me with my flying.
Walking out to the quidditch pitch, I could already see students on brooms flying high in the air.
Entering the field, I ran over to Jack and jumped into his arms.
Spinning me around, he planted a soft kiss on my lips.
"Stunning" He whispered in my ear, letting my feet touch back down on the ground.
"Enough with the compliments, show me how to play like the boys" I stated.
Jack was RavenClaws Keeper and a good one at that.
Handing me his old broom, He watched me mount it and push off the ground. Hovering a few feet in the air, I looked down at him.
"You coming?" I winked at him.
"Color me impressed" He said, now levitating next to me.
"Oh you haven't seen nothing yet"
Shotting upward, I zoomed a few laps around the field and beamed a smile as I passed him. Aiming for the biggest goal, I ducked and spun upside down through the post.
"10 points for Gryffindor" I screamed, throwing my arms up in the air.
Jack flew up beside me and grabbed me around the waist.
"You are amazing." He stated, nuzzleing his head against my neck.
About to kiss, we were millimeters away when all of a sudden someone went inbetween us.
Sending our brooms spinning in circles and upside down, I flipped off the handle. Catching it with both hands, I hung mid-air trying to blow blonde hair out of my face.
Hearing snickering a few feet away, I turned my head to see Malfoy laughing at Jack who had fallen off his broom and was now sitting on the ground.
Glaring, I sway my legs back up and around the handle.
"Malfoy!" I screamed.
Looking forward, he pulled his perfect lips into an adorable smirk.
No, I can't let his happen.
His disgusting, cold, fishy lips.
That's more like it.
"Brookes, you're looking.....................well" He looked me up and down like a starving man seeing food for the first time in days.
"You're looking disgusting as always. Nothing new" I stated, folding my arms in front of my body.
"Ouch, that hurt" He put his hand over his heart in fake sarcasum. "I see your boyfriend couldn't handle that little spin."
Looking down, Jack was still sitting on the ground, morning over the lose of his now broken broom.
"Malfoy, you're nothing but a insu..." But before I could finish my insult, Malfoy already zoomed past me. Taking the end of my broom and sending it spinning around once again.
Holding on tight this time, I managed to stay up right and in place.
"Im going to kill you Malfoy" I screamed, following his zig-zag pattern across the field.
Determined to give him a taste of his own medicine I followed him in and around every turn he gave me.
Every dip, dive, curve, and swerve he did, I mimicked.
Shooting up out of the Hufflepuff stands, I followed Draco over toward the Forbidden Forest.
On his tail, he dipped down into the trees out of my sight.
Doing the same, I caught up with him. Weaving around trees and limbs, I stayed closer to the forest floor.
Now exactly underneath him, I stood up on my broom like it was a surf board and tried grabbing onto his foot to pull him off.
Reaching high on my tip toes, I caught the hem of his pants inbetween my fingers. Before I could get a better grasp though, I noticed a tree stump.
A little too late.
Smacking the tip of my broom against it, I pitched forward. Skidding across the forest floor, dirt, leaves, and gravle mixed in with my many cuts, scrappes, and burns.
After laying on the ground a few moments, I stood up and examined my damages.
My hands and forearms were brush burned. Along with my skinless kneecaps and scrapped thighs. Trying to brush myself off the best I could, I lifted my shirt up to see a big bloody burn mark on my flat stomach.
I groaned and walked back to the stump.
Searching for Jacks broom, I couldn't find it anywhere.
Must have already went back to the field.
i dont blame it
Walking north for about 20 minutes, I really wished I would have brought my wand with me. Hopefully, someone noticed me following Malfoy and would come and find me.
Jack should be here soon anyway, he had to be wondering where I was.
Sitting down on a uplifted root, I looked at the black dried up blood on my knees and thighs.
Huge infected scabes were starting to appear and I tried to look away.
After taking a break, I started to walk again. Another hour went by and I felt like I was getting deeper and deeper into the woods.
Hearing a rustling noise behind, I stood stone still.
Peering through the bushes, I saw yellow-green looking back at me.
Remembering those same eyes from last year when Draco got bit, I spun around and ran to the nearest tree.
Forgetting my skinned hands and legs, I climbed the brittle bark to the highest limb.
Hearing howling at the base, I looked down to see the wolf trying to jump up.
Not today.
Not me.
Slipping a little, I squeezed tighter and pulled upward.
Getting to a big sturdy limb, I sat and leaned against the tree.
Watching the wolf, it snarled and barked while circling the base. Waiting for me to come down.
Knowing I wasnt going anywhere anytime soon, I took my button down off and tied myself to the tree.
Forgetting about the cold, I slipped into a dreamless sleep.
*Waking up*
I heard birds chirping somewhere near my ear.
Fluttering my eyes open, I was blinded by the bright yellow sun.
I was still in the forest.
Untieing my jacket, I made sure the coast was clear before I shimmied down the trunk.
Gripping my jacket around my hands, I slid down the tree.
Hitting the ground, I navigated myself the best of my abilities and set off north again hoping that I could get back before night fall.
After.....well....Im really not sure.
Time meant nothing when you were lost without a watch.
However, looking up at the sky it looked to be about 5:00 with the sun dimming slightly.
Tired and overwhelmed, I found another large tree and climbed up to the nearest branch.
I really cant believe Jack never thought to come and get me. He had to have watched me follow Malfoy
Oh and dont get me started on Malfoy. You dont leave a person out in the woods to just....die! I dont care how much you hate them, it's not cool.
I chuckled at my usage of cool.
Laughing, I was at my witts end and I really didn't care.
"Ello?" I heard someone say. "Ello? is someone up there."
"Oh thank god" I answered
"Do you need any help?"
Looking down, I gasped in surprise.
"Hagrid! It's me, Isn't this just wonderful, ive been out here for almost 2 days. It's great." I exclaimed, sarcasm dripping from each word.
Giving me a confused look, he motioned for me to come down.
Grabbing onto the trunk, I slid down as I did before.
"Anna, what the bloody hell happened to you." He asked, concern written on his worn face.
"Just chased Malfoy on a broom through the woods and crashed it. Have been walking around for a day and a half? I think. Im fine though" I smiled up at him.
"I am hungry though."
"I reckin you are" Hagrid answered, guiding me toward the forest's exit.
After about 15 minutes we were able to see the castle, walking up the path I chatted in a rather chipper manner.
Heading to the Great Hall, Hagrid gave me a curious look.
"Shouldnt you be heading to the hospital wing?" He asked.
"Nah, im fine." I said, dismissing it with a wave of my hand.
Walking into the Great Hall dinner was already half over.
Going to my seat, only Ginny and Ron were sitting there. Barley touching their food.
"Where is everyone?" I asked, scaring them both.
Jumping up, Ginny grabbed me in a tight hug and pulled away.
"Looking for you of coarse!" She screamed. "Where have you been you look aweful"
"It's a long story but I got lost in the woods." I stated, taking a seat and filling up a plate.
"What happened to you?" Ron asked motioning toward my legs, arms, and face.
"oh, crashed the broom. Skidded across the forest floor." I smiled making sure they knew not to worry.
They looked at me like I was crazy.
"We need to take you to the hospital wing right now. Your kneecaps look bloody awful" Ginny said in shock.
"Listen im fine. Im FINE" I stated slowly.
Eating a good serving of mac and cheese, I looked over at the RavenClaw table to see Jack with a broken arm, being fawned over by many girls.
So thats why he couldnt be bothered.
"I'll be back" I mumbled
Storming over to him, I put my hand on my hips and cleared my throat.
Turning around, he gave me a surprised/guilty look. Known as the "Oh shit im caught" look.
"Miss me" I said through clenched teeth.
Standing up, he tried to pull me into a hug but I backed away.
"Anna, I have been worried sick. What happened to you?" He asked, trying to fake concern.
"Oh yeah, you look real torn up" I stated, peering at the RavenClaw bimbo's. "I was lost in the fucking woods and thats all you have to say to me. You couldn't even come out looking for me, let alone have the decency to at least tell someone I was out there." I was growing loud now but I really didnt care who listened.
Feeling brave, I continued.
"You didn't think it was weird I spent all day with you and then all of a sudden, poof, im gone. You didn't think it would be an amazing idea, to I dont know. Maybe, tell someone"
Pointing toward the Slytherin table next to us, I screamed "That makes you just as guilty as fucking Malfoy! Yeah, Malfoy. The same prick you cant stand"
All eyes were on us now and it was either go big or go home.
SMACK
I brought my hand back and slapped him hard across his face.
Pushing past him, I saw Malfoy with is head down to my left. Looking at his plate of food.
Ashamed.
