5th Year, Hogwarts Library
Annabelle's POV

Music flooded my head as I increased the volume on my headphones. I couldn't concentrate on anything, let alone my Transfiguration homework. I rested my head on my arms and closed my eyes.
I was woken up by a soft tap on my shoulder. I hurriedly sat up, looking around blearily.
My eyes locked onto a pair of sage green eyes. I stared at them for a second. Then my gaze moved down and I noticed a pair of lips. I smiled. Then I realised they were moving. Shit. My headphones were still on.
"Hello?" I squawked, pulling the headphones off my head.
Oscar smirked. "Hey. Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you."
"You didn't," I mumbled. "I was just....doing some homework."
He nodded, trying to hide his grin. "Of course."
"Sooo....did you want something?" I asked, and then immediately regretted it as his smile disappeared.
"Oh, well, I just saw you there and I thought maybe you wanted some company, but like I guess I got that wrong."
I blushed. "No, I didn't mean that, of course I'd love the company!"
Shooting me a breath-taking smile, he sat down next to me and took some textbooks out of his rust-coloured satchel.

An hour later, my essay was still not done, and instead I had taken to secretly sketching him as he studied, memorising the exact position of each freckle on his face and the strand of hair that had fallen over his forehead. His tongue poked out slightly in concentration, which painfully reminded me of Brooke. He was exactly the same, and yet completely different.
He glanced over at me, and I snapped my notebook shut hastily.
"You okay?"
"Yeah," I replied, my cheeks burning. "This essay is killing me."
He grinned. "Transfiguration?"
"Yeah."
"I can tutor you if you want."
"Really?"
"Yeah. It would get me extra points with McGonagall, and we could hang out more."
I swallowed. On the one hand, I really did need help with Transfiguration. On the other, I would never be able to get any work done.
"Sure," I replied. I'd just have to try and concentrate on what he was actually saying, rather than his jawline.

5th Year, Great Hall
Naomi's POV

I wandered over to the Slytherin table and sat down in between Zac and Annabel. Zac slipped his hand into mine.
"Hey," I smiled at Annabel. "You okay?"
She bit her lip. "I have to find some way of telling Brooke I love her. I can't lose her, I just can't."
"It's okay, we'll think of something," Zac told her reassuringly.
"How about a big gesture?" I offered excitedly.
She raised an eyebrow. "A big gesture?"
"Yeah! Something to show her how deeply you feel about her, and also that you don't care what people think."
"That's a really good idea," smiled Zac, leaning over to kiss my forehead.
Annabel scowled at us. "Stop being so lovey-dovey! Have you forgotten I'm in the pits of despair here?"
I giggled, blushing. "Sorry. So, what are we going to do about Brooke?"
"I don't know," she sighed. "I'm not good at this relationship stuff."
"Clearly," Zac pointed out, and she hit him in the arm. "Ouch!"

Just then Albus and Scorpius walked in, scanning the hall for us. Scorpius waved and then blushed when everyone turned to look at him. Albus smiled at him and took his hand, dragging him over to where we were sitting.
"Budge up, everyone," Albus grinned, taking a plate and filling it with food. "What are we talking about?"
Zac glanced at Annabel, smirking. "How Annabel's gonna win Brooke back."
Scorpius nodded. "A very important topic."
I snorted. "Come on then, let's get brainstorming!"

5th Year, Slytherin Dormitories
Annabel's POV

I was dragged back into the world of reality by a loud buzz coming from my bedside table. I sat up, rubbing my eyes, and glanced at my phone.

HISS HISS MOTHERFUCKERS [group chat]
_zac.kris120: get ur butt down here                                                                                                                02.47
scorpius.malfoy: pls annabel he's making us all be awake                                                                                 02.48
_albus.the.potter_: end the suffering and come down you lil shit                                                                     02.48
a_kristofferson06: what the hell is going on?                                                                                                    02.51
a_kristofferson06: it's literally like 3 in the morning wtf r u guys doing                                                             02.52
scorpius.malfoy: zac has a plan                                                                                                                        02.54
_albus.the.potter_: for getting you back w brooke                                                                                           02.54
a_kristofferson06: alright im coming                                                                                                               02.55

I crawled out of bed and threw a black hoodie and some sweatpants over my tshirt I had slept in.
Trudging down the stairs, I could just see the flicker of light from the common room.
"This better be good," I scowled at my friends, yawning.
Zac grinned at me. "Oh, it is."