Dangerous Seekers AU

Chapter 18: The Confession

"B-between who?" Lesley's voice was shaking. She didn't know what Gusion was going to do to her.

"Between YOU and CHANTER! You two have always been together since first year," Gusion growled, his hold on Lesley's hand still firm on the wall.

"G-granger and I? Paxley, Granger is my bestfriend. We've been bestfriends for a long time since I came to Hogwarts," Lesley replied, she was getting annoyed.

"Best friend? You two are always close to each other and when he tells you something, you giggle like it's so funny. You're with him all the time, and he's always hugging you when you're upset. I don't think you two are just best friends!" Gusion said in angry and shaky voice.

"Listen Paxley!" Lesley spitted out, "Granger was the first one who approached me when I was in first year and he was very kind to me. We've always been close to each other since both of us were sorted in the same houses. He accepted me for who I am! He's the only one who gives me light in any darkness. Is there something bothering you?"

"Yes there is! It annoys me so much especially when I heard you laughing with him!" Gusion spitted out his anger.

"Then what is it Paxley? Spit it out! You always treat me harshly and you belittle me with my blood status. I don't even have any idea how you found out about that! Yet unlike you, Granger accepted me. You're just acting nice now because you wanted help with your assignments, but in reality you're such a brat! Now tell me what's your problem with me?" Lesley said angrily, making Gusion loosen his hold on her. A mix of shock and anger swirled in his eyes.

"Say it, Paxley!" Lesley brought out her wand and pointed it at him. "I'm not afraid of you! I don't care if you call me a Mudblood. Tell me what's bothering you!"

Lesley walked towards Gusion, making him step backwards, her wand directly in front of him.

"Spit. It. Out!"

Gusion closed his eyes shut and fisted his hands. As if he can't contain it anymore, he opened his eyes and yelled.

"I hate it! I hate it when you're always with Chanter. I hate it that I feel annoyed when I see you laughing with him! I'm irritated when I see you smile! I hate it when you hug him or when he hugs you! I hate it when he wipes away your tears when you're sad. All of your moments with him makes me so pissed off. I hate you!" Gusion spitted out.

"Why? Why do you hate me?" Lesley was confused now. Her grip on her wand wavering.

"B-because... I love you! I wish I was the one who's laughing with you! The one who'd hug you and wipe away your tears when you're sad. The one that you'd share your secrets with. I wish I was the one sharing all of those moments with you!"

Lesley's eyes widened at the sudden confession. She lowered her wand. Her face showing shock. She didn't know that Gusion loved her. She didn't expect this from him. Ever. From the way he'd always taunt and tease her, she'd have never expect this. Especially from someone who calls her Mudblood.

Gusion hung his head low, embarrassed by his outburst. He slowly stepped back from Lesley.

"Lesley? Lesley where are you?" a voice from behind Lesley called out. Lesley looked to where it was coming from.

"Lesley? What are you doing here?" It was Selena.

"I was looking all over for you. Granger's already at the Gryffindor common room, waiting for you. Why are you here? I thought you're in the library?"

"Oh hey Selena," Lesley greeted, "I-i just thought of doing my assignments here instead of the library."

"Oh okay. Let's go? It's already getting dark."