Greyson and Katie's Love Nest

[Katie Bell]

*Is startled by the sound of footsteps, but forces herself to not jump up like she had before. Inwardly she cringes at the sound of Greyson's voice, knowing she's the main cause of his worried tone. She turns, watching the wizard as he walks into the room.*

'M here...you, you can go back to bed.

*Remains in her curled up position. She doesn't want him to go, but knows she shouldn't shovel all of her problems onto the wizard either. It's not fair for him and she knows that.*

[Greyson Ollivander]

*His heart aches the moment he spies her all curled up on the sofa. She looks so cold, and lonely. He pauses as she speaks, but ignores her words, continuing to shuffle closer. She doesn't look or sound fine, and even if she was, he isn't going anywhere. By her side is where he belongs, and by her side he shall remain.*

*Reaches her upon the sofa, and lowers himself quietly to the floor, touching his forehead lightly to hers.*

I'm sorry you can't sleep, would it help if I held you, my little snitch?

[Katie Bell]

*Blinks, watching in silence as he lowers to the floor before her. She knows he can tell something's not right, and each moment she looks at him is more motivation to go on. Her eyes close as his forehead touches hers, and she takes in one shaky breath. Never before did she want something so much, and an old cliché saying pops into her mind.*

I- I...

*Tightens her hold on her legs, like she's trying to make herself as small as possible.*

Lo- I don't think t-that will do much. Not this time...

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Sighs softly, nodding. A feeling of helplessness swallows him whole, all he wants is to chase her fears away, make things to what they were before.*

R-right. Sorry, I - I just wanted to h-h-h...

*The words can't even leave his lips, he has no idea what to do, what to say. Lifting a hand, he gently begins to stroke her long hair, closing his eyes. Just to be near her is enough for now, as long as she's here next to him there isn't anything they can't fix together.*

*Softly*

I love you, my wee little Katiebell.

[Katie Bell]

*The gentle pull on her hair and his last words are almost enough to break her. The longer they sit there, the more she knows she has to do this, that she can't turn back. Her lungs lock and her voice cracks.*

_{I know- I know you do. I love you too, mo-}

*Takes a deep breath, just wishing she could fall into his arms right now, remembering the feeling of everything being just fine.*

-more than you'll ever know.

*She thinks of what would've happened, if Jolie never would have interrupted. They'd be so unbelievably happy and she can't help but feel like she's just making things worse.*

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Swallows hard, he can't help but feel as though she's going somewhere, though her words are a relief to hear.*

I know...

*The softness of her hair is comforting, and he slowly pulls his head up, and touches his lips gently to her forehead.*

Why don't you come back to bed with me, love. Everything is fine, I won't let anyone get you.

[Katie Bell]

*Shakes her head, almost hearing her heart breaking. She squeezes her eyes shut as he kisses her forehead, knowing this isn't going to be easy.*

More than you'll ever know, Greyson.

*Slowly opens her eyes, feeling the familiar burning before the tears.*

I can't, I wish I could, but I can't.

*Takes a few deep breaths, attempting to calm herself.*

This time, I can't let anyone get you.

_{I can't.}

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Sits up, looking puzzled. He has no idea what she's talking about.*

Katie, what on earth are you going on about? No one is coming for me, or you. We're safe, we're fine, we're together.

*Pulls himself off the floor, and lifts her feet so he can sit down, laying them in his lap.*

I wish you could see that. I would never let anyone harm you again.

I'd - I'd rather d-die.

[Katie Bell]

*Flinches at his comment of no one coming to get either of them. Once again, she shakes her head. She sees the confusion in his expression, and wishes she didn't have to do this.*

S- she's not done, I know it.

*Is keeping her promise from St. Mungo's- she's not telling him who attacked her, because she can see him running off and trying to fix the problem on his own. Whispers, blinking back the warm tears.*

_{She wanted me dead, Greyson. She's not done.}

*Looks up into his eyes, hoping she wouldn't have to say it out loud.*

I can't go back with you, because I won't let you die.

*Her Gryffindor stubborness is starting to shine through, and she goes to slide her feet from his lap.*

D- don't you understand?

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Cannot understand what she's saying. He blinks with confusion, shaking his head. Her sudden whisper catches him off guard. This is the most she's mentioned of her attacker since St. Mungo's, and it doesn't go unnoticed Katie used the word 'she'.*

And exactly who is 'she', Katie? Who are you so scared of, you wants you de-

*Stops dead, eyes widening with horror. Katie doesn't have to say who attacked her, he knows. He should have known all along. Of course there's a witch that wants Katie dead, and this witch is more than capable of fulfilling those wishes.*

Jolie!

*Hops off the couch, turning around to face her, murder written all over his face. He hadn't heard a word Katie said for his reaction to his assumption has driven him mad with fury.*

[Katie Bell]

*Is surprised by the quick movement, and jumps up to stand directly in front of the enraged wizard.*

_Dammit!

*She'll bet anything that he's figured it out, put the pieces together in his head of who's fault this is. This is the last thing she wanted, one of the last, and now she has to worry about him rushing off and getting himself killed.*

Greyson, there's nothing you can do about it. Don't.

*Watches for his reaction in silence, wishing she could reach out to him. She almost does, but pulls back at the last second. Knowing his effect on her, she wouldn't be able to follow through with this at all.*

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Shakes his head violently, now she's the one not understanding. He will not rest until Jolie pays for what she has done to Katie.*

*Eerily calm*

Oh, there's plenty to be done, just not at the mo'. First I take care of you, and you don't feel safe here with me, so maybe...

*Starts pacing through the sitting room, thoughts traveling a mile a minute. He's gotta take her away from here, get her feeling safe again, but where? Instantly it hits him.*

THAT'S IT! That's it!

*Spins to look at Katie, declaring.*

My parent's, I'm taking you to my parent's house. She could never hope to touch you there.

[Katie Bell]

There's nothing you can do, dammit! You're- You're going to get yourself killed, don't you understand?

*Rushes over to him, stumbling in her haste. She reaches out to place both hands on his large arms, forcing herself to behave.*

I'm not risking it.

*Refuses to admit that if someone tried to murder Greyson, she would have the same reaction. The only thing she can think about is keeping him safe, which means he can't go out and try to find the Death Eater on his own.*

You're not taking me anywhere, Greyson- I'm leaving. I am leaving, because I don't want you to get hurt.

*Looks up, into his eyes, pleading with the wizard to keep his cool. She doesn't have the strength to worry about him daily if she's planning on staying away.*

[Greyson Ollivander]

*Her words hit him like cold water, snapping him to his senses.*

What!? Leaving!? What!?

*Slides his arms around her small waist, unable to bear the thought of her leaving, wanting to hold her here forever.*

Katie, you're talking nonsense. There's no reason for you to leave.

*Deep down he knows that this is why the sudden change in behavior. This is the exact moment his heart shatters, because he knows she means every word she spoke.*

*Loses his breath as if he had the wind knocked out of him, and staggers away from her, stunned by the sudden impact of her words.*

No, no, no, nono, nonononono.

*Throws his face in his hands, shaking all over. His worst nightmares have come true.*

[Katie Bell]

*His reaction, though not unexpected, pierces through her heart. There's a weight, slowly crushing her chest as he stumbles away from her, and this time she can't fight the tears back.*

There is a rea- reason.

*Knows that embrace is the last from him, and she's dangerously close to falling to her knees. She knew this was going to be hard, but it feels like she's tearing herself apart when she hears his words. One wobbly step towards the wizard is too much, and she freezes in favour of keeping her balance.*

I don't w- want you to get h- to get-

*Refuses to finish that statement, not wanting to think about the possibility.*

-I love you, Greyson Ollivander. Please-

_{-forgive me...}