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Pansy POV
Everyone's excited to see the new girl - Hermione Granger make her debut. Forks was such a small cold town, surrounded by forest with a small population of three thousand people, everyone knew everyone else. There was hardly anything going on, except for the tourists visiting during hiking season. And this isn't just any girl, this was Chief Granger. He's one of the nicest people in town, but usually keeps to himself. Pansy's parents gossiped about his ex-wife remarrying and how his daughter would transfer to Forks High to give them space to be newlyweds. Pansy's never been to Arizona so she was curious how different it was to Forks.
Pansy thought a nice welcoming basket, filled with some biscuits and hair ties and some scented bottles would be a fun way to leave a good impression.
"Oh, I wish I thought of that." Daphne inspected the basket with bright blue eyes, she has her raven dark hair in french braids. They're sitting by the school entrance, eyes searching. "My sister was so jealous to find out she'll be in our year. I'm sure Hermione's going to love this."
"I've seen her picture before, you know how my Dad sometimes drops by the station to catch up during hunting season? Chief Granger leaves it on his desk. She's got beautiful hair." Pansy has left her black hair brushed to rest behind her shoulders with a green and silver headband accessory. She's painted her nails purple to match her violet eyes. "I hope she'll sit with us."
"Well who else will she sit with, the Tonks?"
And as if on cue, a Ferrari and two Lamborghini's drove into the school car park. Pansy told herself she had to have some pride but she couldn't stop herself. As soon as those doors opened, her attention was caught. The most beautiful group of people she's ever seen, its as if they jumped straight out of a magazine. Uncannily pale with matching amber eyes, not a hair out of place, simply moving sculptures waltzing into their school. They were all in the same year, adopted by the rich doctor couple Ted and Andromeda Tonks.
Pansy always thought it was weird, how they lived together but were also a couple, like real boyfriend girlfriend couple. They aren't blood related no matter how similar they looked, but surely there was some rule about it? Perhaps Forks was too small to care about it. The Tonks and their adopted children moved here last year, and at first, Pansy was excited to make friends, but they kept to themselves. Pansy hoped Hermione wouldn't be like that.
The first couple, was Susan and Michael. Susan's long red hair was in a side braid, she was without a doubt, the prettiest girl in school. Elegant, with that vibrant red smile. Any boy would love to date her, but no one dared with Michael around. He had so much muscle for an eighteen year old. Funnily enough he never joined any sports event no matter how much the school begged him to try.
The next couple was the one Pansy voluntarily steered clear of. Nymphadora, or Dora for short, was bubbly and very kind. Pansy loved her style, she rocked the short pink hair with an abundant of sparkling pins. She loved gifting things for the holidays and was very fun to work with in class, but her boyfriend- Talbott, who never smiled and constantly glared at anyone with that constipated look, he's off putting. And he constantly hovers behind Dora. Pansy has also caught Dora stare at nothing for an hour, that was not normal behaviour.
And the last one, the only 'single' from the group, was Cedric. Styled blond hair with a cut sharp jaw, always with his head in a book, ignoring the world. Apparently, no one in school was good enough for him. He's in competition with Susan for the most secret admirers. Pansy can't help feel a little prickly about that.
Because he'd never look at her no mater how hard she tries, and she hates herself a little for feeling a little bit hopeful he would.
No matter, he'd probably be waiting for Doctor Tonks to adopt some other hot model so he could finally date someone 'worthy' of his perfect complexion.
She almost did a double take because she thought, as he passed her, his lips raised in a little smirk. Did she speak her thoughts out loud?
No, impossible, he doesn't even know her name.
"What are you two doing here? Welcoming us?" Draco and Blaise have arrived, and even though they don't 'shine' like the Tonks, Pansy's lips lift because her friends are here. They've been friends since freshman year, and Draco and Pansy have survived a break up and still remained close.
There's a bit of a situationship going on between Daphne and Blaise, and Pansy has a hunch the reason their hesitant is because they witnessed how disastrous Draco and Pansy's relationship was, but honestly, Pansy thinks that's ridiculous. Daphne and Blaise are different than her and Draco, they'd be a better couple together. Not like she'd convince them of it, watching them dance around has it's perks.
Ah, the sweet feeling of blooming romance in the air.
"Everyone excited to meet the new girl?" Blaise was jumpy today.
"I saw her picture, she's pretty." Draco confessed.
Pansy slapped his arm. "Don't try anything on the new girl and scare her off." She warned. "I want her to sit with us."
"If we're an item of course she'll sit with us."
"Honestly, let her breathe will you?"
"Shhh, guys, I see a police car! I bet that's her!"
All four of them stand in anticipation, as the black and white police car rolled in, and from the passenger seat, Hermione stepped out.
Curly brown hair that crowned her small face. She had Chief Granger's petite nose and awkward gait, in simple jeans and a big brown baseball jacket, clutching her backpack for dear life. It was endearing, how nervous she looked.
"Shit, she's pretty." Draco whispered.
"Oh stop gawking, don't make our new friend uncomfortable!" Pansy strutted forward, basket in hand with Daphne in tow, a smile already on her lips.
She didn't see Cedric turning to stare at Hermione too.
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Hermione fitted right in the group, just like Pansy imagined. She was smart, pretty and needed a lot of help when it came to fashionable choices.
Which was perfect for Pansy because that was her forte. At first, Hermione was all shy and would give single worded response. Pansy had to warn Draco to tone down the staring because she didn't want him ruining things for them. Pansy loved Daphne and would never trade her for the world, but she was a little preoccupied with her 'secret crush' and Pansy was getting lonely. Plus, it's just nice to have more girls in the group. They could talk about girl things and she wouldn't have to hear Draco complain about how boring shopping was.
Hermione needed a lot of coaxing to get out of her shell. Sometimes she talked so fast, sometimes she talked so low.
Today, they were in Hermione's room, checking out her wardrobe.
"Oh God, this embroidery, it looks expensive!" Pansy held out a colourful floral cardigan.
Hermione was on the bed with her knees tucked in. "It's something Tom, that's my uh, step dad, Tom Riddle, he bought most of that for mum and me. I think he feels bad if he only buys gifts for mum."
"I mean, why wouldn't he splurged? He's a professional baseball player right, you're so lucky!" Pansy checked out the cardigan against herself in the mirror.
"You can have it if you want, I don't really do bright colours."
"Oh, I wouldn't dare take it from you, they're yours! Maybe borrow it sometime though?"
"Sure, anything you want." Pansy squealed in excitement, yes, being friends was the best thing ever.
"Do you not enjoy shopping then?" Daphne asked, sitting on the bed beside Hermione.
"Oh, I love shopping." Hermione smiled and pushed a curly hair back behind her ear, "I tend to over spend when it comes to books."
"Well you're not clever by accident. What books do you like?"
Hermione blushed then, and both Pansy and Daphne egged her to share.
"Okay, but don't laugh."
Hermione pulled something from under her bed, it was two large boxes. "I didn't have time to buy a shelf and well, unpack yet, but uh, these are my books."
"The Lockhart series!" Pansy cried, recognising the cover of the man with the pearly white smile and curly waved blond hair. "I love his books! Daphne and I save money every year to buy the new series- a different couple for every magical adventure!"
"You read his books too?" And this time it was like Hermione had finally allowed herself to breathe, she simply radiated with colour. "No one back in Arizona likes him, calls me silly for reading romance- but it's not just romance-!"
"It's got fascinating world-building and tons of magic." Daphne nodded her head vigorously. "But even if it was just romance, what's the problem? I hate it when people try to look down on what girls like. So his characters are over the top and showy? It's fun!"
"Yeah! And I love a good physics book, but come on, the drama-"
"It's sooooo juicy." Pansy agreed.
"I'll admit though, I like how colourful his stories are," Daphne began. "But I'm more of a Snape fan, his stories are so gritty and raw...and he writes angst and yearning men so well-"
Hermione screamed before clamping her mouth, "Shut. Up! I LOVE his books too!"
Before long they had taken all of the books out and chatted for hours about the fun plots and characters they enjoyed.
"I've read them all though, and reread like a ton of times, but I'm still so desperate for more." Hermione confessed.
"We should go shopping in Portland next weekend?" Daphne suggested. "There's this new bookstore Pansy and I wanted to check out, but Draco and Blaise never want to come with."
"Oh please Hermione it would be so fun!" Pansy pleaded, "And maybe check Madam Malkins? I just want to see what else I can find to pair with this lovely cardigan."
"Let's!" And Hermione smiled so wide, Pansy thought she finally felt relaxed and comfortable around them.
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New books in hand and Pansy held out a new purple shirt that fitted so well with the cardigan, all three girls walked in step, chatting to their hearts content.
"Let's grab a bite somewhere before we leave, I'm starving!"
"You're the one who held us up." Hermione teased. Daphne was too kind to ever remind Pansy about the time, but Hermione had no such qualms.
"It was a difficult decision!" Pansy defended, "And you weren't choosing swiftly either, who hear spent almost half an hour trying to decide between Half-Blood Prince or Prisoner of Azkaban?"
"It was the front cover!" Hermione's cheeks reddened, but she held her newly acquired book fondly to her chest. "I hate how they make criminals look so handsome, but he's just something isn't he?"
"It's a prison escape, so I'm sure it'll be exciting!" Daphne said. "I can't wait to borrow it from you later."
They were so enthralled with their new books, that they hadn't noticed three men following them from a distance. Pansy prided herself on being aware of her environment at all times, but she might have been a little shop-drunk to have noticed.
A blue Lamborghini swerved near their sidewalk, all three of them jumped back with a squeal of surprise. Pansy might have done karate chop hands, when Cedric, wearing a long blue coat that highlighted how dark and deadly his eyes were, stepped out and gave those three men a deathly glare.
"You should leave." He said, and despite the low hum of his expensive car, she's positive she heard a growl.
Pansy had never seen Cedric so, so threatening before. He was standing right beside them and she caught the whiff of his cologne. Oh God, this was the closest she'd been with him.
The men hesitated at first, but anyone with eyes could see Cedric was dead serious. They left, muttering insults under their breath.
"Are you okay?" And he turned to look at Hermione, who, like the rest of them was taken aback by his sudden question.
"A bit shaken, but yeah, how about you guys?" Hermione asked, Pansy and Daphne both said they were fine.
"How did you know they were there?" Pansy inquired. Because he just came out of the blue, like some god damn super hero. "How did you know they were dangerous?" They could just be men taking a normal stroll.
Cedric had his hands in the pocket of his coat, "I was driving, and saw them tailing you since the clothing shop."
"Since Malkins?" Daphne exclaimed with a shiver. "Shit, that's scary."
"You've been following us since Malkins?" Pansy reiterated, suddenly very suspicious. She would have noticed the car if it was parked nearby, and she's always had a Cedric awareness- her senses could pick him up from a crowd.
"I needed to shop." He excused lamely, and she didn't miss how his eyes flitted to Hermione.
There was a tight inward pinch in Pansy's chest, she tried to smother it down, it was very stupid. She had always known Cedric didn't give two pennies about her, but Hermione?
She's only been in school for a month and Pansy had never noticed Cedric's interest for her. Whenever they had lunch, he would just frown and turn his chair pointedly away.
"It's late, do you three want a ride home?" Cedric suddenly offered.
Daphne and Pansy shared an alarm glance. Cedric had never offered to give them a ride before. But it was Hermione's panicked reply that surprised Pansy most of all.
"I think we're good, we said we'd go for a bite before we left right?" Hermione clenched Pansy's hand tightly, her eyes trying to convey something - Pansy immediately nodded.
"Yeah, and we've made arrangements with my dad too, he's out with my mum, watching a movie. But we're going back with them."
Cedric looked despondent, Pansy knows it's not because of her and tries not to let it get to her. "If you're sure."
"Very sure." Hermione said.
Cedric paced, once, twice, before returning to his car. "Alright then, stay safe."
As soon as his car was far away, Daphne yanked Hermione's hand. "What the hell was that?"
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They settled for a nice restaurant, Madam Puddifoot. Pansy loved the decor although Hermione snorted at the amount of pink confetti.
"I mean we can just go back home now." Pansy suggested.
"No, let's just take a seat," Daphne rushed to find them a seat. "What's the thing about Cedric?"
Cedric, Pansy's stomach did a flip. She knew it wasn't about her but her appetite was slowly withering away.
"Let's order first so we won't be interrupted." Hermione suggested, picking up the menu.
Once they had their plates and drinks served, Hermione shared with them a bizarre story.
"It all started in Biology class, do you remember how I pricked my finger?"
"Cedric was absent for a week after that." Pansy admitted without a second thought, thankfully no one noticed.
"Right, but when he came back, he insisted we became lab partners again." Pansy remembered that, she was partnered with Draco and watching them balefully from two tables behind.
"So in the beginning he was ignoring me and covering his nose and shit, and I was like, whatever right? The second time though, he started asking me questions, why I moved here, what other classes I took, what I thought about the weather! Who the hell cares what I thought about the weather?"
"Ooooh." Daphne's eyes brightened, Pansy gave a half-hearted smile, poking her mash potatoes.
"Don't get too excited." Hermione pushed back a curl behind her ear, "Remember Mrs Sprout's Greenhouse field trip? He was such a jerk to me then, told me I shouldn't talk to him, shouldn't be seen with him, said he was no good for me, and basically demanded I change schools."
"Cedric said that?" Daphne mirrored Pansy'c confused expression.
Pansy had never heard Cedric speak in that way to anyone. Anytime Pansy overheard him speak, he was so polite and careful. He was known as very caring with the teachers, and he always pulled a chair for his 'sisters' and helped people around. Pansy had this whole fantasy of him as a gentleman.
But maybe that wasn't his true self?
"Yes! And do you remember the accident in the parking lot last week?"
"The one with your cheap truck?" Pansy said.
"Hey, don't hate it, it's mine."
"I wouldn't be caught dead riding it." Pansy sipped her drink.
"It's kind of funny." Daphne interjected with a small giggle. "You're so small and that truck is so big and peach."
"I won't take any slander against my baby." Hermione insisted. "Anyway, back to my story, remember how bad Blaise's car was afterwards? And there wasn't a scratch on my car?"
Pansy wasn't following. "Didn't your truck total his car?"
"Blaise was really upset about that, your dad was scary too, he gave him a good yell." Daphne said.
"I'm not mad at him. it wasn't his fault the road was slippery."
Pansy, Daphne and Draco had all rushed to the hospital to check on their friends once they heard. "You met Doctor Tonks right? And Cedric was there?" Pansy guessed.
"Yes! Not just at the hospital but during the accident too!"
"What do you mean?" Daphne and Pansy both leaned closer.
"I know this sounds crazy, but I kid you not. As soon as I got out of my car, I saw Cedric getting out of his, and he was at the other end of the parking lot, and the only reason why my truck didn't have a scratch was because he stopped Blaise's car from hitting me and my truck."
"What do you mean he stopped the car? How?"
"I don't know, with his bare hands?"
Michael maybe, Tallbott was a close second because he had that vibe... but sweet and quiet Cedric? "Are you sure?"
"I know it sounds crazy, but that's what happened." Hermione was red faced, cutting her fish fiercely. "When I confronted him about it at the hospital, he said it was all in my head- I know my own head!" She was breathing heavily.
Pansy had the urge to say Hermione might have knocked her head in the accident, but she noticed the water gathering in her eyes and, she felt ashamed of herself, she was the one who wanted to be friends with her first.
"We believe you."
Daphne nodded viciously. "He's such a jerk to try and gaslight you!"
Hermione's snatched a napkin to dab the corner of her eyes. "I thought I was going crazy you know? Seeing things. But I know what I saw." She covered her face with her hands.
Daphne and Pansy rushed to hug her. Pansy's hand rubbed her back as Hermione sniffed into her napkin. Her earlier feelings suddenly felt very stupid. Hermione was terrified, and what she shared about Cedric finally pulled the curtain back about what kind of person he was. Pansy had no idea he was such a jerk.
"That's not the worst part." Hermione's voice was muffled, before she lifted her head to clear her tears. "I had this sense that someone's watching me. I can't explain it. But I left my window door closed every night, I hate the cold. But every morning I find my window unlatched- I just- I don't want to worry my dad, but I don't know what to do!"
Pansy felt horrible, it was worst than she thought. What did she know about Cedric beside the fact that he was good looking and constraint-ly polite and a loner? What if he was a creep? What if Hermione was in danger?
He might be her long time unrequited crush, but Hermione was her friend. She had an idea.
"If you're worried, you should come sleepover my house, I'm sure your dad wouldn't mind, he knows my dad."
"I don't want to be a bother." Hermione said in a low voice.
"We don't think of you as a bother!" Daphne met her eye. "Is that why you kept this to yourself, you were worried about what we'd think?"
"I've never had close friends like you two before. I'm kind of, stupid when it comes to friends." she sniffed. "When I was younger everyone called me a know-it-all and stayed well away from me."
"Aww, we don't think you know it all." Daphne helped cleared Hermione's tears with a clean tissue.
"Apologies Hermione you're stupid like the rest of us." Everyone snorted at Pansy's remark, but more importantly Hermione stopped crying.
"Thanks."
"Oh I'm so glad we're friends." Daphne said, "Let's do the sleepover thing! Pansy has too many pillows for herself, and we can start reading our books together. It would be fun!"
"Yes, Hermione, let's." Pansy said sincerely. "You don't have to feel alone, we can figure out just what Cedric's problem is together."
"Really?"
"Darling, I'm not a fan of repeating myself."
Hermione chuckled softly, sniffed again and leaned her head on Pansy's shoulder, "Okay."
Pansy knew this was the right choice. They'd get to the bottom of the Cedric mystery one way or another.
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They had a fun sleepover and made a rule not to bring up any boys and just have fun. It was refreshing.
Although Hermione returned home the next day, promising she would be alright, Pansy still couldn't quiet her worry. What was that about Cedric? She thought she knew everything there was to the family, she's been observing them for months and was hungry for any titbit about them, but perhaps there was something she overlooked?
She asked her parents about them.
"Oh Doctor Tonks is a private man." Her dad said. "His family don't like to cause trouble and they give generous donations to schools and all sorts of organisations."
"But where do they live?"
"They have a house in the forest, hey enjoy hiking dear. I heard from my friend Narcissa they routinely go hiking in the woods every month or so, as a family." Her mum shared.
"Don't you think it's weird? How they're so closed off from the rest of us?"
"They are't hurting anyone." Her dad said simply.
Which was true, except for the fact Cedric was making Hermione nervous. Pansy couldn't let this go, so come Monday, as soon as Hermione and Daphne had left for lunch, Pansy made an excuse to go to the bathroom.
But what she did instead was stop in front of Cedric.
"We need to talk."
He didn't look surprised, but he did frown, as if annoyed. Pansy thought that was rich of him, considering what he's done.
His lips twitched then.
Everyone else was leaving the class, and his 'siblings' noticed Pansy and Cedric, they lingered for a moment before Cedric nodded and they left them alone.
Pansy could feel her heartbeat steadily rising. This was the first time she was going to talk to Cedric more than a passing hello. they've never worked together in class or had any reason to socialise, and despite his odd pale complexion, he looked even more handsome up close.
"So, you want to talk about Hermione?"
Right, she was here to warn him not to mess with her friend.
"You're making her uncomfortable and it's not funny." She thought of Hermione's fearful expression, the image of her at the restaurant, and felt emboldened.
Cedric had his eyebrows furrowed then his face morphed into what looked like sincere remorse. "I don't mean to do that, I should apologise."
"You should stay away from her." Pansy reiterated. "If you cross a line, I'm going to have to tell her dad."
"No, I'm not looking for trouble. You're right." And he looked sincerely chastised then. "I'll stay out of her way."
"Good." Pansy held herself, trying her best to look stern, because this was a serious matter. "I'll be going then."
Cedric looked at her, and it was different this time because he didn't look annoyed or tired anymore.
"You're a good friend Pansy."
Pansy turned around, not wanting to be tempted by his sweet voice.
"Just stay away."
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She hoped he'd have the self respect to follow through.
There have been deaths in the news lately, bodies found in Portland and she thought about the scary men that followed them and shuddered, everything felt like a big red flag warning her.
But just because she wanted Hermione happy and safe, it didn't mean she could let go of her irrational feelings for Cedric. Her mind began to traitorously wonder, what was it about Hermione that caught Cedric's attention? Pansy wasn't Susan, but she thinks among the 'normals' she's pretty high up there. And she has a mouth on her, but so does Hermione!
Was it because Hermione was the shiny new girl?
She felt horrible having these thoughts afterwards because Hermione hadn't asked for any of it.
They decided to have lunch outside, the sun was out and the weather was good, and her friends were chatting happily. Daphne was leaning against Blaise, Hermione was checking all their quiz scores, she wasn't kidding when she said she loved studying. She hadn't stopped talking about why everyone deserves an extra mark on that one question that was worded wrong.
Pansy sat before her, pretending to listen, with Draco laying his head on her lap. Her tray untouched. The Tonks never came out on sunny days. It's as if they were allergic to the sun.
Draco rudely bopped her nose with a limp fry. She swatted his hand away.
"You're so childish."
"And you're sulking, what's wrong?"
"Oh, it's nothing." Draco was annoyingly perceptive and wouldn't let it go. They sat in the back of class in English class.
"Is it about Cedric?" With a sly grin that was begging for a slap, "He's got a crush on Hermione doesn't he?"
Pansy's face was a neutral mask but inside she was screaming, how the hell did he know? He pushed his face away to make him focus on the lecture.
"For the record, I don't think they make a nice match at all." He whispered.
She sighed. "That's because you want to date Hermione." She glared at him. "She doesn't look at you that way, you know."
Draco shrugged. "She hasn't said no yet. Sides, he's too creepy for her."
So he thought so too?
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She had to stop her feelings, it was just bringing her down, surely there was some way for her to switch off this unhelpful crush she had.
She laid on her bed, and stared at the ceiling of her wall. She should date someone, to get over him. Draco again? They weren't that bad together, he was good looking too, and a good kisser though she wouldn't admit it. It just felt like friends hanging out, and she had to do all the work to get them together, it was obvious Draco was never into it. They were using each other, both to get experience and finally the thrill of romance. But there was no spark between them.
Maybe she needed a new hobby, become a nun? Swear off all men altogether? But maybe it's because she's trapped in Forks, once she leaves the small town she's sure there will be loads of men for her to date.
Someone who could appreciate her for who she was. Who she didn't have to try so hard to impress.
She couldn't help the small fantasy she had, of Cedric greeting her at school, shower her with flowers, take her to ride his shiny car. Hermione wouldn't appreciate it, but she could.
Pansy placed an arm over her eyes, she hated these random dark thoughts. She felt like a monster to her friend.
She heard her window sill open and before she could move or make a sound, a hand clamped over her mouth. Her heart jumped because Cedric lifted a finger over his lips.
"You have to promise not to scream."
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"I'm sorry, what?"
"This is serious Pansy."
Cedric was pacing in her childhood bedroom, he had jumped in through her window, of course it was serious.
"I need to process what you just said." Pansy said. "You're telling me you need help... to stay away from Hermione? Because her blood sings to you?"
"Yes, it's getting harder and harder for me to stay away from her. I almost came rushing to school because I needed to see her."
"You missed school."
"I know." He groaned.
"Is there a reason why you can't come to school today?"
He mumbled something incoherent. "I should know better than to come here and say this, I'd be endangering my whole family, and I know I promised you not to bother her but-"
She stood up and walked at him. He was standing there with his eyebrows knitted.
She didn't let herself think the thought and just raised her hand to slap him. His eyes widened in shock, she knows she didn't hurt him because her hand was smarting but he looked unbothered.
"I wasn't expecting that." He said dumbly.
"After what you just said?" Pansy said and tsked. "Do you hear yourself? Her blood sings to you and tempts you to do what- constantly bother her? Do you hear how stupid that sounds like? How all of this is your fault?!"
"I know it's stupid." He was pulling the back of his hair. She hated herself for noting how nice he smelled this close, it reminded her of the Portland shopping incident. "But I'm at my wits end. You and I both know it's a problem, and I can't figure out what else I can do to help because it's getting worst."
"You need to cut your dick that's what." Pansy said harshly. She massaged the bridge of her nose, she couldn't understand why this was her fate. "Look, I hate to break it to you. Hermione isn't into you, stop making this about you, get over it and live your life."
He hung his head low. "You mean it's best to leave Forks altogether?"
She wanted him to stay and notice her, stop thinking about Hermione and fulfil her every fantasy. But that ship had sailed hadn't it? He wasn't in the right frame of mind. She had to be stronger and let him go.
She walked to her window and gestured for him to leave.
"Dude, you need help."