'So did he ask you out?' Em asked excitedly as soon as she came back from buying her drink. I supposed that Jackie left to pick up Alex from soccer and Dan and Rupert was no where to be seen. Tom left to get drinks for us.
'Yeah, kind of.'
'You sound uncertain.'
That's because I am. I was close on saying that but I just shrugged.
'What did he say?'
'He said -'
'Hey hey hey hey hey hey!'
I turned around to see Tom entering the room with a bottle of water and coke. I saw that he had a bag of chocolate too.
'What?'
'Don't tell her what I said.' He said, handing me the water and chocolates. I went to say thanks but it was cut off by Em.
'Why can't I know?' She crossed her arms and legs.
'You don't need to.'
'But can't I just know whether you're dating or not?' Em whined.
'Well, are we?' Tom said, looking at me.
'If you want us to be, sure.' I smiled.
'There you go.' Tom said to Em.
She rolled her eyes slightly.
'Well, either ways I'm happy for both of you. I really am.'
'Thank you.' I smiled.
'Awww the new lovebirds.' Dan said as he and Rupert came in.
Tom didn't tell him to shut up for once; he was trying to hide a smile. Dan obviously realised and he jumped up onto Tom's back. Tom yelled and them two started wrestling. The coke rolled onto the floor.
Rupert shook his head, sniggering and gave me a tight hug.
'You deserve him.'
'Aw Rupert.' I hugged him back with one hand. 'Thank you.'
'Tom!' Dan yelled, stopping their wrestle. 'Your girlfriend's cheating on you already!'
This earned him a glare from Emma and I.
'Right. Sorry. Won't say again.'
I gave him a small smile.
'The "Drally" fans would go nuts for sure.' Rupert said.
'True.' We laughed.
***
I came out the hospital two days later. The day before that fore that, my brother called and screamed that I was the biggest idiot he knew. I had to pull away the phone from my ears sometimes because he was shouting into it so much. I had tears running down the side of my face. But I did hope that h wouldn't lose his voice that he needs.
Many people both from school and the film came to visit. Thomas (Sangster), Kosuke, Hana, Kane, Akihito, Keita, Matt, Kat, Dessy, Tarlee, Jo, David, Bonnie, Evanna, Matt, Helena, Michael, Alan, Maggie and so on.
Ever since I've started going out with Tom, I did feel somehow lighter than I did before. I don't know what it is, but I think I started to go back to the usually-hyper-and-loud Sakura Ninomiya that existed about three years ago.
'Back to the loud one, aye?' Kosuke said, bumping into me on purpose.
'Slowly.' I laughed.
'And the laughing one.' Akihiro grinned.
'I heard about you and Tom Felton.' Thomas smirked. 'Congrats.'
'Thanks.' I smirked back. 'But how did you know so quickly?'
'Who do you think your "sister" is?' Keita raised his eyebrows.
'Right. True that.'
'Basically the whole school knows.' Kat said.
I whirled around to Em. 'Emma!'
'It wasn't me! I just told these people here!'
'That's eight people!'
'Sakura, you two are celebrities. The world would know it sooner or later.' Dessy said.
'Thank you!' Em high-fived Dessy.
'It's nothing to high-five about!'
'I get that you're starting to feel emotionally better,' said Hana, having a bite of her sandwich. 'But a part of me says that I enjoyed the quiet.'
'Hey!' I slapped her in the arm a bit hard. She does karate too (at another club) so it should be all good. She punched me back.
'What are you going to get him?' Matt asked wriggling his eyebrows.
'For what?' I was confused.
Everyone blinked. Everyone.
'Valentine's Day.' They all said in unison.
Oh.
Right.
***
'How can you forget Valentine's Day?' Em stared at me as though she couldn't still believe as we got changed in our dressing rooms at the studio.
'Well I'm sorry.' I said, rolling my eyes slightly. 'But I lost track of the date. You know...'
Em sighed slightly. 'Lucky Matt asked you. You still have a week and a bit to think about what to get him.'
'Yeah...'
'But to be honest, I don't think Tom would mind any chocolate as long as it's from you. Or gift, but you know that he's a chocoholic.'
I nodded. But to be honest, I had no idea what I should get him.
'And don't forget, he probably will give something to you so don't like try and push it away because from surprise like you did for the first time. And yeah, sorry for bringing that up..' She added quickly as she saw me flinch.
'Nah it's - it's okay.' I said, my throat slightly tight.
We were doing the Potions Class with Slughorn scene and Tom, Dan, Rupert, Matt, Alfred, Devon, Jamie, Josh, Jessie (Lavender), Scarlett (Pansy) and few others were already there when Em and I arrived by the set. The staff off set were adjusting their cameras or lightings or microphones. As soon as he saw me coming, Dan pushed Tom forwards, who stumbled and shot a crooked smile at him. Em did the same to me. As she hurried over to the others, Tom came over to me.
'Can I say one thing?' He said.
'Sure.'
'Can we try and not be all shy and awkward around each other? I mean, I loved how we interacted and kind of mucked around with each other so...'
I laughed softly and and smiled at the same time. 'Of course.'
'That's good.' He smiled back. He glanced behind him and added, 'Let's get filming first, shall we?'
I nodded and we walked together to join the others.
'The real life "Drally" has come to liiiife.' Devon said, slapping Tom in the back.
'I swear, that's what everyone says.' I laughed.
'Well it's true, isn't it?' He raised his eyebrows, smiling.
'Mmmmhmmm.'
We chatted for another five minutes or so.
'Have you guys read the Deathly Hallows yet?' Rupert asked.
'Yeahhhhhhhh!' Em and I said in unison.
'What happens in the end?'
We both gaped at him from shock. 'Haven't you finished yet?'
'I'm about half way through.'
'What?'
'Hey I haven't had much time. And I reckon there's someone that hasn't read it yet here.'
'I've read it.'
'Yeah me too.'
'Same.'
'Finished aaaages ago.'
'Yep.'
'Of course.'
'Oh.'
Em and I laughed. 'Looks like you're the only one here, Rupert.'
'Oh.' He said again.
'Even I got it when it came out.' Tom said. 'And finished it.'
'If you haven't, there a problem.'
'Ohhhhhhhhh.' Everyone said.
'And you can't say anything, Rupert.'
He shrank back. I laughed. 'Don't worry. At least you're half way through.'
'Don't be soft Sakura!' Em exclaimed. 'It's been nine months!'
'Yeah I know -'
'Just make sure you've finished before we start filming.' We all turned around to see David arriving on set with Jim Broadbent, who was playing Professor Slughorn. 'Understood? That's homework for you. And don't do what your character would do, okay?'
'Sure thing David.' Rupert said, smiling crookedly.
'Good.' He smiled back. Then he continued towards all of us, 'Everyone know what they're supposed to do?'
'Yeess!' Everyone, including the staffs, said.
'Good good.' David nodded in satisfaction. 'Okay, get into position!'
Except for Dan and Rupert, all of the actors stood in front of the teacher's desk, Gryffindors clumped on the left, then Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and Slytherins.
'Lights! Cameras! And ACTION!'
As Jim started to talk to the "class", Dan and Rupert walked onto the set.
'Ah Harry m'boy!' Jim exclaimed, turning around. 'Oh and I can see that you've brought I friend with you!'
'Ron Weasley sir.' Rupert said. 'But you see I'm dreadful at potions so I guess I'll leave -' Dan stepped in behind him, blocking Rupert's way.
'Non-sense, a friend of Harry is a friend of mine. Come and join in, both of you.'
'Um, sir, I haven't actually gotten myself a book. Nor has Ron.'
'Not a problem, just grab yourselves one from the bookshelf. Now,' he turned back around to us. 'as I was saying, I have brewed some concoctions. Does anyone have any idea what these might be?'
Em and I raised our hands. Jim smiled and nodded at me but said to Em, 'Miss...'
'Wat - I mean Granger, sir.' Em cracked a smile.
'CUT!'
'Hermione Watson? Who are you and what have you done to Hermione Granger?' Rupert said, turning around from the cupboard.
'Good one!' I said.
'Thank you thank you.' Rupert bowed over dramatically.
All of the people who got it laughed.
'You're a Granger on set, remember that Emma.' David laughed.
'Yes, sorry! Should know that! Been doing this for eight years!'
'Gosh Em, that's not good enough.' I said.
'Sakura, shut up.'
I stuck my tongue out and laughed with the others.
'Okay, second go! And ACTION!'
This time, no one made a mistake.
We took six, seven shot of this scene and we went to each our next destinations. Dan and I had a scene to film with Michael where Dumbledore, Harry and Sally arrives at Budleigh Babberton. During one of the takes, Dan accidentally stepped on Michael's costume which was a long robe, causing him to stumble.
'Oh - Sorry... I'm really sorry.' Dan said, quickly.
'Not to worry about.' Michael said calmly, smiling while the staffs laughed, including myself.
Today's filming ended at eight. Now time to head home and revise.
When we saw Jackie arrive at the car park Em ran straight to her, desperate to have dinner, after saying good night to the others. I followed her, walking until I got pulled back by someone by the hand.
'Do you want me to come and pick you up after school tomorrow? And maybe wander around somewhere until three?' Tom asked me, still holding my hand.
'Are you sure? I thought you had something during the day.'
'Yeah but that'll end by noon. You finish classes at one, right?'
'Yeah?'
'Then that's not a problem, is it?'
'Well... If you want to... and wouldn't mind.' I smiled.
'Deal.' He smiled back.
'Sakuraaaaa!!!' Em yelled from the other side of the car park.
'Coming!' I yelled back.
'Well, talk tonight? As usual?'
'Of course. Keep the record going.'
Tom laughed. 'Yep.'
We stepped closer to each other and hugged each other tightly.
'Oh come on!' Dan whined loudly.
'What?' We said at the same time.
'You two've aaallways hugged! We even hug!' He said throwing his arms up. 'Do something more interesting.'
'We aren't entertainers.'
'You actually are.'
I raised my eyebrows at him.
'Still!' He pressed on.
I looked up at Tom, my arms still around him and his around me.
'Well?' He smiled.
I shrugged, the corner of my lips twitching.
He chuckled and leant down, kissing my cheek softly.
I felt my face go hot, but I kissed him back.
'I love you.' He said.
'I love you too.'
We smiled/laughed. It felt really weird.
Dan sighed loudly. 'I was expecting more, but oh well...'
'Ain't doing with you as the audience.' Tom said, smirking slightly.
Dan rolled his eyes.
'Sakura Ninomiya, get your butt over here!!!! I'm starving!!'
'Take as long as you want, Sakura!' Jackie said loudly, which caused Tom, Dan and I to laugh.
'Mum!!'
'I'll happily do that!'
A second or two later, Em burst out from the car and came sprinting to our direction. She's a pretty fast runner, but she can't catch me.
I made a run for it.
'Go Sakura!' I heard the boys shout.
'Stop!!' Em shrieked.
Laughing, I ran around the whole studio away from Em and shouting a goodbye to the boys, jumped through the open door into the car. Almost instantly, Jackie started the engine and started to drive off.
'Good run!' She gave me a high-five.
'I hate you!!' We heard Em scream through closed windows. We laughed our heads off and I could see Tom and Dan were too. 'Mum!! Stop - the - car!!!'
She didn't stop till the exit. Yanking open the door, Em came on panting and looking un-happy.
'That wasn't nice!' She said, punching me in the arm. 'Extra running for me!'
'Should've kept up.' I cracked a smile.
'Ugh!'
Before they got out of sight, I leaned in front of Em and opened the window. 'Byyyeee guuuuuys!!!!' I waved.
'Byyyyyyeeee!!!!'
I kept waving until they were out of sight.
***
The next day after school, I was standing at the courtyard with the girls (Em, Tarlee and Dessy), chatting and laughing.
'I love your necklace, Dessy.' Kat said, nodding to it.
'Thanks.' Dessy smiled. 'Carl gave it to me...' She paused. 'From Tiffany.'
'What?' The rest of us said.
'Tiffany and Co?' Tarlee asked, wide-eyed.
Dessy nodded.
'Woooow.'
'Lucky -'
Suddenly someone flung their arms around me, causing me to jump and jab an elbow at them will full strength without thinking to. Instantly, I hear a groan and I whirled around to see Tom crouching on the ground, doubled over. Em started to laugh her head off. The other three were looking confused to how to react. Tom started to cough and choke.
'Oh my - I'm so sorry!' I shrieked, throwing my arms around his neck and pulling him close.
'I just wanted a hug...' He winced into my shoulders.
'I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!' I cried, running my fingers through his hair. 'You know I started to focus more on self-defence for the past year or two... I just... The reflexes...'
Em was still laughing.
'It's not funny!'
'No, it's really not...' Tom mumbled, pulling himself closer to me with one hand, clutching his stomach in the other.
'Are you okay...? Please don't tell me you feel sick...'
'I... kind of do...'
'Oh my gosh... I'm just... I'm so sorry Tom. I didn't mean to...'
'What's wrong?' It was Kosuke, Thomas, Matt and Carl.
'Sakura elbowed him by accident.' Tarlee explained.
'Full on?' Kosuke asked.
'Yeah.'
'Oooowww! That would kill!'
'Stop it!' I whined. 'You're making me feel worse!'
'Tom, are you good?' Thomas asked.
'Yeah... A bit better...'
'Lol, Thomas and Tom.' I heard Em say in a small voice.
'Can you drive?'
'Maybe.' He slowly stood up and I followed him. But as we did so, I caught the corner of his lips twitching. Blinked twice to get it.
'Oh - I can't believe you!' I shoved him away. Tom started laughing.
I turned around and started to walk off quickly.
'Hey, come back here!'
'No!' I half ran.
'I won't take you to the studio!' I could hear that he was following me.
'I'll get Jackie to!'
He grabbed my arm and spun me around. I could tell that he was trying to gulp down a big laugh. 'Come on it was just -'
'I was seriously worried!' I said, my eyes starting to water; Tom's smile faded. 'I really was and... And...' I started to sniff.
'Sakura - I - I'm sorry. It was mean to be a joke. I swear -'
'Ha!' I cracked a wicked smile. 'Gotcha!'
Leaving Tom with a poker face, I hurried over to the others.
'Oh Sakura!' Dessy exclaimed when she saw my "tears".
'It's fake, don't worry.' I smiled, wiping them away. 'Pay back to him.'
'The perks of being actors.' Carl laughed.
'Definitely.'
Tom slipped his hands around my waist. 'Stuff you.' He said.
'Says you.'
'Good acting though.' Matt said to Tom.
'Thanks.' Tom gave him a thumbs up. 'It did hurt, you know.'
'Would be surprised if it didn't if she did it full on.' Kosuke said.
'Yeah.' Tom laughed. Then his arms dropped away and a teacher who was on duty came up to us and said, 'Okay people, time to get going.'
'Yes Miss.'
She nodded and walked away.
'Well, we're going this way, so,' Dessy said. 'Bye bye!' She, Carl, Thomas, Kosuke, Kat and Tarlee started to walk towards the other direction car park.
'Have a fun mini double date!' Thomas shouted.
'Thanks!' I shouted back.
And the remaining four of us started heading towards the car park.
In the car park, I spotted Jackie's car almost instantly.
'Emma! If you want to go shopping, hurry up!'
'Coming!' She then quickly added to us, 'See you two later.' And gave me a hug and high-fived Tom.
'See ya Tom, Sakura.' Matt nodded.
'See ya Matt.'
'Bye bye.' I waved as we watched them go inside the car.
'I hope they'll last forever.' I said, mostly to myself as we started walking to Tom's car on the other side of the car park, hand in hand.
'They're together for what, five years?'
'Yeah, almost.' I paused. 'At Valentine's.'
'Ohhh.' Tom said, unlocking his car. 'That's cute.'
'It actually was so cute.' I said as I climbed onto the passengers seat. 'He gave her this huge teddy bear and chocolates like from Haigh's. You won't understand how much Em was freaked out and happier than you've ever seen her.'
Tom laughed softly as he started the car and slowly backed out. 'That's the best you could ask for, right?'
'Of course!'
Then, 'I wanna hold your hand' by the Beatles started to blast through the speakers in full volume, making me jump. Tom instantly turned it down.
'Jeez...' He muttered. 'Sorry, it does that some times.'
'All good.' I breathed.
For a while, I stared out of the window, humming the songs and Tom was drumming the beat with his fingers on the steering wheel.
We went to Starbucks and we both bought the Signature Hot Chocolate and on our cups, there were names of "Draco" and "Sally", causing us to laugh. We wandered around Harrods, looking at things that were both affordable and certainly not. I bought a knew knit jumper that was really warm and a scarf. I had to drag Tom away from the music shop where he was looking at classical guitars passionately when he already owned three. One of them he just bought last month. Other than we just talked and laughed or walked in silence, enjoying each other's company and looking around the stores. Even though it was in middle of winter, we had sunglasses on to avoid chaos, but Tom's white blond hair didn't really help. It was still nice talking to fans though. During the hour or two there, we managed to look at basically every shop: fashion, accessories, body shops, jewellery stores, watches, books (oh yes, can't forget that!), candy shops and so on.
With two big bags of sweets for the others at Leavesden, a small bag for us in the car and what we bought from the mall, we headed to the studios.
***
I took the scene at Diagon Alley for both of the POV's, the scenes at the cave and the beginning of Draco's mission in the Room of Requirement with Tom. During break when I returned from the bathroom, I heard Dan, Rupert and Tom talking about gifts they wanted.
'I want a watch right now, and Sakura and I went into Rolex to have a look -'
'Yeah just looking.' Rupert scoffed.
'- and I found this watch that I really want,' Tom continued, ignoring him. 'called Datejust II but that costs like 4400 pounds (A/N thats about AUD 9100 and USD 6840!).'
'Wow.' Was all what the other two said.
'And there were another two.'
'Two?'
'It's Datejust, the one before the II, obviously and the Explorer. They cost around 3000 (A/N AUD 6300 and USD 4735)...'
There was a short moment of silence. 'You don't expect that for your first gift from her, do you?'
'No! Like I said before, I wish I could have it. But I don't want her to go off and buy the watch... It's too expensive for our first Valentine's...'
'To be honest, yeah.' Dan said.
'I... A chocolate or a small gift is enough for me, you know. I wouldn't mind if she didn't give me anything, either.'
'She will get you something, for one thing.'
'If she doesn't, no offence, but that's pretty bad...'
At this moment, I was walking away as quietly as I could with a smile on my face.
A/N
Okay, I'm in holidays now so I should be able to upload the next chapter quicker (hopefully)!! x