Chapter 51 - Well well, long time no see

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Erin was cheering at the top of her lungs when Oliver managed to block another penalty. They were playing the Wimbourne Wasps and were currently ahead by 60 points. All that was left to do was for Benjy to catch the Snitch.

They had spectacular seats, thanks to Oliver. They sat at the very center of the stadium, being able to view every bit of the field. The rest of their booth was filled with other family members and Ministry employees. None of them were as ecstatic as Erin and her little brother, but they couldn't care less.

"He spotted it!" Benjamin shouted, pointing at the right side of the field. "Benjy has spotted the Snitch!"

Just a second later, the Seeker of the Wimbourne Wasps shot after Benjy, determined to get the Snitch first.

"And Marlo Deverill scores! That brings Puddlemere to a lead of seventy points!" the announcer said. Erin didn't like Marlo, but she wished to be as good as her one day. She really missed quidditch. How was she supposed to get scouted if there weren't any matches at school?

"Nice interception from Wasp Isaac Wallice who's now heading straight for Puddlemere's new Keeper!" The announcer's voice sounded through the arena and Erin leaned forward as much as possible to get a proper view of what was happening.

"Come on, Captain", she mumbled as she saw one of the Wimbourne Wasps's Chasers head for his goal posts.

"And Wood blocks the Quaffle! Impressive move from the young, new addition! Seems like Puddlemere made a good call adding him to the team!" Erin cheered loudly as happy tears clouded her vision.

Oliver's face appeared on the screen in the corner of the stadium. He was wearing his signature smirk, little beads of sweat shimmering on his forehead. He winked in the camera and Erin felt all kinds of things. This was where he belonged and he looked so damn hot out there on the field. The butterflies in her stomach were having a rave.

"He's quite the catch, isn't he?" her mum winked, causing Erin to blush. He really was.

"That's gross", Benjamin said, raising his brows.

"Oh, I bet you wouldn't think it was gross if Hannah Abbott were to wink at you", Erin teased. She had asked him about it multiple times over their break, but he didn't tell her much. But just the blush that quickly stained his cheeks told her all she needed to know.

"Look, he's almost got it!" Benjamin said suddenly. Benjy sped past on his broom, the Snitch just out of his reach. Erin bit the inside of her cheek to not scream and bring him out of his concentration. The Seeker from the Wimbourne Wasps was right on his tails, but the Puddlemere Beaters managed to create sufficient distance.

And then Benjy did it. He managed to catch the Snitch and the stadium broke out in cheers, Erin, Benjamin and her mother included.

"They did it!" Erin cried out as she pulled her little brother into a hug. He didn't protest for once and hugged her back, jumping up and down in excitement. They watched as the Puddlemere United team flew around the stadium, celebrating their win as the Wimbourne Wasps slowly retreated. Erin loved quidditch so much. There was no better adrenaline kick, on or off the field.

"Is Oliver coming home with us?" Benjamin asked, suddenly a lot more excited about Erin's boyfriend. Erin figured it had finally sunk in that he was actually on the team. His sister had a famous boyfriend.

"I think they might celebrate their win for a bit. But they come here first."

"Here? All the players?" Benjamin asked, looking around as if he suddenly felt out of place.

"I told you I'd get you to meet them, right?" Erin winked, receiving a big smile from her little brother.

"Can he stay until they arrive? I promised him he could meet the players", Erin asked her mum.

"And they're okay with that?" she asked skeptically.

"Yeah, they're really nice. I met them at the Quidditch World Cup."

"Please, mum, can I stay? Please?" Benjamin begged, dramatically dropping down to his knees.

"Of course, but try to behave yourself, okay?" her mum asked, a smile lurking at her lips.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Benji grinned, his eyes immediately fixated on the door.

They had to wait another half an hour before the team arrived at the V.I.P. booth, all freshly showered. Oliver was last to come in. He was talking to Benjy, but as soon as he entered the room, he started scanning it for his girlfriend. He smiled as his eyes landed on her.

"There's my star player", Erin grinned as Oliver walked up to them. She pulled him into a hug and gave him a kiss on his cheek. He gently lifted her off the ground as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

"You were epic", she said as she pulled away.

"Thank you", he mumbled, giving her a kiss. He then noticed Benjamin staring at the rest of the team with wide eyes, completely frozen in his spot.

"What do you say I introduce you to the team, little man?" Oliver asked Benjamin, who looked up at him with wide eyes.

"You can do that?" he asked.

"Well, since they're my teammates, I think I can", Oliver grinned. "I'll see you in a bit", he told Erin with a wink before he walked to the rest of his team. Benjamin followed him like a little puppy.

"You've chosen a good one", her mum said as she hugged Erin from the side. "He reminds me of your father. He cares a lot." Erin smiled at her and rested her head on her mum's shoulder. That was one of the nicest compliments she could have given him. And she was right. All the hardship had been worth it if she looked at what it had led to. She was happy and positive that she'd be happy with him for the rest of her life.

"Do you love him?" she asked after a while. She didn't have to think long about that. She did, she really did. She hadn't told him since the "incident", but she really did. He was the one for her.

"I do, with my whole heart."

Benjamin came back, completely in shock. He was holding a Quaffle covered in autographs.

"I assume you had a good time?" Erin chuckled as he joined his mum, eyes still wide.

"Wicked", he mumbled absently.

"Honey, are you two coming with us or have you got plans?" her mum asked.

"I'll ask Oliver." Erin went over to Oliver and his team, still a bit awkward around them. She knew they'd still go somewhere to celebrate their victory, but maybe, just maybe she could tag along. But then again, she didn't see any other girl- or boyfriends in the group, so she didn't want to intrude.

"Hello, love", Oliver grinned as he spotted her, pulling her against him.

"My mum's about to leave. Are you going out with the team?"

"Yeah, they wanted to go downtown for a bit to celebrate. Is that okay?" he asked.

"Yeah of course, have fun", she said and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, before turning around again.

"Hey, aren't you coming with?" he asked, grabbing her wrist before she could leave.

"Do you want me to?"

"Of course I want you to", Oliver smiled, pulling her closer. "Do you want to?"

"I'd love to", she whispered, kissing him again before turning around to her mother. She had already understood and waved her goodbye before apparating home with Benji, who still looked like he had just seen a ghost.

"Well well, long time no see", Erin heard. She certainly hadn't missed that voice.

"Marlo, what a pleasure." She tried to decipher Marlo's look, but she could never tell what that girl was thinking.

"You look better than last time I saw you." Erin hadn't expected anything else from her, but somehow she didn't mind this time. Marlo would always be a bit of a bitch, but as long as she had no cruel intentions, she didn't really care.

"Can't say the same", Erin smirked. Marlo looked at her for a while without saying anything before she too smirked.

"We might just get along some day", she stated before walking away again.

"Did I see that right? Is there a friendship blooming between you and Marlo Deverill?" Oliver teased, nudging her in the ribs.

"No, not happening", Erin scoffed. That was a mile too far.

"Erin, how are you doing?" Benjy asked, who had just now spotted her. He casually swung an arm around her shoulder.

"I'm doing great, how are you?" she asked and felt Oliver's hand slip into hers. Even though Benjy was his best friend on the team, he always got just a tad jealous when she mentioned him. He had absolutely nothing to be jealous about though.

"I'm fabulous. Are you joining us for some drinks?"

"I will if you want me there."

"Of course we want you there. Someone's got to make sure your man doesn't drink himself into oblivion again", he smirked. Erin looked up amused to see Oliver shoot daggers at the Seeker, which only caused Benjy to laugh.

"Come on then, let's get this party on the road!" he cheered and soon, all other team members were in the same festive mood.

"To Puddlemere United!" One of the Beaters shouted, raising his glass.

"To Puddlemere United!"

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