FORBIDDEN FEELINGS part 2

Chapter 2- The Last Night

We spend the rest of July going to a waterpark, playing in the pool, doing yoga, going to all the discos, karaoke night, a few days at the beach and I've got really close with Nick.

It's our last night before we go home. Everyone on the resort is invited onto a flying ship which takes you into the sky. It's riding on clouds. We got onboard and it starts to float into the air.

We dance on the dancefloor and I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn round to see Nick holding a rose. I blush as this is a really sweet gesture. He starts dancing with me with the rose in his mouth. He impresses me with his cool dance moves, and I show him mine as I'm also pretty good.

Later on in the night he takes me to a place on the ship where you can see lights coming from the shore. It's truly beautiful. "I've had the best summer with you, Jessa" Nick says, staring into the distance. My heart drops. That's the exact same thing that Mikey said to me last year.

I smile and reply "There's no boys at Hogwarts like you"

"What are the boys like at Hogwarts?"

"Well to start off, they're selfish, ignorant dickheads who just get me in trouble and make me feel like shit. I need people like you, who actually care"

"That's what I'm here for"

"I wish you came to Hogwarts" wait why did I just say that?

"I would absolutely love to, but I'm afraid that I have to stay in the US"

I keep a poker face. Why am I kind of relieved? Like he's great and he's so sweet... maybe too sweet.

"Watch this" he whispers as he points his wand into air.

Suddenly a firework appears in the sky. It's a heart with a "J+N" in the middle. I blush. This is so sweet.

"Oh my God Nick, I love it"

He kisses me on the cheek "Should we go back to the party?"

"Urm, I think I'm going to stay here for a bit"

He nods and strolls back to the party. Wow. He's so chilled about everything. I know for a fact that if I said that to Malfoy there would be an argument. Maybe it's for the best that we ended things at the ball. He's not good for me and I'm not good for him.

I start thinking about 4th year and how I'm going to start behaving better because my friends do so much for me, and I need to repay them with respect. Why do they always forgive me? I don't deserve their forgiveness. This holiday's been so good, and I've realised that I have the bestest friends. I'm going to stay out of trouble this year.

I go back to the party and the last song of the night is playing. I am pretty drunk and flashbacks from the summer ball is replaying in my head. I keep thinking about the argument with Malfoy and how much he makes me feel like shit. We literally have arguments all time, he always calls me a slut, he literally told me he never wants to see me again and we have physical fights which results with me in the hospital wing. He also hurts my friends and thinks he's the most important person in the world. He's TOXIC. I just want a guy like Nick. Actually... I want Nick.

I look over at Nick who is staring at me in the middle of the dance floor. I run to him and jump into his arms. He spins me round and we share a snog as he places my feet on the ground.

The next morning, I wake up with a headache. I don't regret kissing Nick at all. He really feels like the one. It's going to be sad leaving him today. The door swings open and Harry walks in, holding a coffee. He places it on my bedside table and says "Morning. I made you a coffee"

"Thank you Harry, but you really didn't have to" I reply.

He smiles and sits on the edge of my bed "I saw you and Nick kissing last night. Does this mean you're over Malfoy?"

"Over Malfoy? I was never into him in the first place" I lie, taking a sip of my boiling hot coffee.

"Oh. Well I just thought because you two spend a lot of time together, something would be happening"

"You spend a lot of time with Hermione, does that mean you have feelings for her?"

"No, of course not"

"Exactly"

There's an awkward silence.

"Do you think you'll ever give me a second chance?"

"Huh?"

"Like, do you think we'll ever be something?"

I sigh and sit next to him and place my hand on his knee "This is probably not what you want to hear but I just need to tell you straight up. I think that if we date, it will ruin everything, our friendship, our trust, our house. It just won't work. I'm sorry"

He sighs and replies "I think I needed to hear that. Thank you. I understand completely. I'm lucky to be your friend"

"You're lucky? I'm lucky to be friends with THE Harry Potter"

He laughs and walks out.

I walk over to my suitcase and start using my wand to help me pack. Suddenly, Nick walks into my room. "Hello Nick" I say in shock.

"Morning Jessa. Hermione let me in. Thought I would come over and help you pack. Thought you could use an extra wand"

I smile "If you want"

"I would love to"

He helps me pack and makes my bed.

I sit against the headboard and Nick straddles me, kissing me softly. The door swings open and we quickly separate as Hermione is stood in the doorway. "Oh gosh. I'm incredibly sorry. Jessa, we have to go now" she informs me.

Nick stands up and replies "Of course"

Hermione smiles and leaves.

I stand up and give Nick the biggest hug. "I'm going to miss you sooo much" I say, during the hug.

We separate and he holds my shoulders, staring into my eyes "You are the best thing that ever happened to me. I know we've only known each other for a month but it has been the best month of my life. I'm sorry that you have to go back to that school with all those stupid boys. Whenever they make you feel like shit, just think about me and how I will never ever forget you. You are always cared for. I promise"

"I promise I will never forget you, Nick. I've had the best time ever with you and I'm glad you feel the same. I'm going to miss you"

"Jessa! We need to go!" Ron shouts from the kitchen.

Nick and I quickly snog and run out.