Chapter 18: You'll Be Okay

(Cecelia's Pov)

*Dream*

I fluttered my eyes open and found myself at home. I was confused and looked around hopin this wouldn't be a nightmare...please anything but a nightmare...I don't think I can take it...My heart already began to race as I looked around seein it just seemed like any ordinary day "Mum!? Dad!? CEDDY!?" I shouted but heard nothing.

None of this helped my nerves as tears already flooded my eyes. I hopped off the couch and headed outside but hissed due to the bright light. I blinked a few times and looked around seein I was now on a beach?

I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion and looked back seein my house was still there I guess we were just now located on a beach...in the middle of nowhere it seemed. I looked around seein a figure standin by the ocean shore.

Which my heart skip a beat hopin it's who I think it is...I fast walked up to the figure and gasped "C-Ceddy?" I asked, he looked at me and smiled which made me let out a relived sob and jump in his arms and cried.

He rubbed my back and head and kissed my head while hummin to calm me down. When I was calm enough, he pried me off him and cupped my cheeks "p-please tell me this isn't a nightmare?" I asked as tears fell from my face.

Cedric smiled sadly and shook his head and wiped my tears away "it's not" He said, I sniffled "so this is a dream then? And you're still dead?" I asked, Ced unfortunately nodded which made my bottom lip quiver "I-Is this all real?" I asked, Cedric nodded "Please come back Ceddy...I can't live my life without...please come back" I whispered.

Cedric sighed "I'm sorry sis...I wish I could...I had no idea any of this would happen...I'm so sorry I have to leave you" He said, I choked on sobs "I can't do this without you Ceddy...what am I supposed to do without you...I can't do this without you" I said and tried so hard to keep it together but I obviously failed.

Cedric smiled sadly and kissed my forehead "Cecelia Diggory look around at all the accomplishments you have done in your life" he said and pointed out to the ocean. I sniffled and looked as flashbacks of all my accomplishments I've achieved...going to Hogwarts, ice skatin, makin friends, datin Oliver...and so much more...

I looked at Cedric who looked at me and smiled "You have already accomplished so much without me and I'm sure you will be okay livin the rest of your life" he said. I shook my head "I can't...and I don't want to...I'm scared Ceddy...I'm scared" I said as my bottom lip quivered again.

Cedric smiled sadly "I know you are sis but I'm never goin to leave you...I may be gone but I will always be right here" he said and put his hand on my heart. I choked on sobs "But I promise you that you have so much love and support from your friends and boyfriend who I know loves you more than anything...I know you'll be okay...I want you to continue to live your life sis...live it the best you can with everyone and keep skatin okay? Never stop skatin" he said,

I choked on sobs and hugged him tightly "I-I never got to tell you goodbye or tell you h-how much I loved you...Y-you promised me you wouldn't leave me...y-you promised" I stuttered, Ced frowned "I know sis and I'm sorry I had to leave you...but I will always be here okay? Always...I love you so much sis and I am so proud of you and how far you've come never forget that okay?" He asked cuppin my cheeks.

I choked on sobs and nodded "I-I love you too Cedric" I said, he smiled and kissed my head "Continue living Cece...for me and everyone else okay? Don't shut anyone out especially mum and dad okay?" he stated, I just nodded and hugged him tighter and the light got brighter meanin I was wakin up...Goodbye Cedric...

*END OF DREAM*

I fluttered my eyes open and sat up and started to sob due to my dream. Thankfully Ced has a bedroom to himself cause he's a prefect meanin I would hopefully not wake up anyone. I felt someone stir beside me as I looked seein it was Oliver as I forgot he slept by me.

He fluttered his eyes open to feel my body tremblin and hearin me sob. His eyes widen as he sat up and pulled me close to him and rubbed my head and back. I ran my fingers through his hair and gripped it a bit since he was shirtless and I needed to do something with my hands. Oliver rocked me back and forth and hummed a bit to calm me down.

When I was calm enough. I sniffled and sighed as Oliver pried me off him and cupped my cheeks and wiped the tears away "s-sorry for getting y-your shoulder and back wet" I said, Oliver smiled sadly and shook his head "It's alright. What happened darlin?" he asked, I sniffled and sighed "I-I had a dream a-about Ceddy...h-he told me to continue to live my life with you guys a-and continue skatin...I-I told him I can't do it without him b-but he showed me I can a-and h-he said he loves me a-and is proud of me...a-and I just woke up cryin...h-he said even tho he's gone, he'll a-always be in my heart" I said and choked on sobs.

Oliver smiled sadly and pressed his forehead against mine "Oh love, Cedric would want that for ya. I mean ya've done so much here and gained so many friends and ya have me...Cedric will always be with ya love and he knows that you love him and will never forget him" He said,

I just sniffled and nodded as tears continued to stream down my face. Oliver smiled sadly and wiped them away "I-I miss him so much" I said, Oliver nodded "I know ya do love. I know and it's okay. It's gonna be okay. Yer gonna be okay" He whispered and kissed my head and nose which made me nod and sniffle a bit "come on. Let's go back ta bed" he whispered,

I just nodded as Oliver lied down on his back with me halfway on him. I wrapped my leg around his waist and wrapped my arms around him which made him smile as he pulled a blanket over us which made me sigh a bit in relief and felt nice and warm.

I held my stuffed badger close to me and snuggled against Oliver's neck which made him smile as he rubbed my head and back and ran his fingers through my hair and hummed softly which made me smile softly and yawn and soon enough flutter my eyes closed and fell back asleep.

(A FEW HOURS LATER)

I fluttered my eyes open to the sun shining through Cedric's bedroom window. I sucked in a painful breath and sighed as I groaned and blinked a few times not used to the light at all. I felt arms around my waist which made me look seein Oliver next to me and wide awake.

He smiled softly once he saw I was awake "Mornin Love" he whispered, I smiled softly as I turned to look at him "Mornin" I whispered, "How'd you sleep?" he asked, "better" I smiled sadly as I remembered what happened in my dream that was totally real somehow...it still pained my heart deeply but Cedric was right...he would want me to continue to live my life with everyone...and I know as scary as it is to let him go, I know he'll always be with me.

Oliver caressed my cheek which made me blink a few times and let out a shaky breath. Oliver frowned a bit "you okay?" he whispered, I just nodded "yea just rememberin my dream" I whispered, Oliver nodded and kissed my forehead "it's gonna be okay" he whispered, I just sighed and nodded as I yawned tiredly.

Oliver smiled softly "wanna try and eat something love?" he asked, I sighed a bit and nodded which made him smile and kiss my head as he hopped out of Ced's bed stretching and yawning. I sat up only to have my head pound...guess I really do need to eat something huh? How will I be able to ice skate if I don't have any energy what's so ever?

I carefully hopped out of bed only having my head and heart pound more. I groaned and sat back down putting a hand on my aching head. Oliver came over to me and cupped my pale cheeks "Can you walk?" he asked, I shook my head "alright, how about I get ya some breakfast and I'll grab the others so yer not alone okay?" he asked, I smiled softly and nodded as he kissed my head and headed out to get my friends and some food.

(3rd Person View)

Oliver woke up to the sound of his girlfriend crying. It immediately woke him up as he comforted her and asked her what happened which she replied with she had a dream about Cedric and how he wants her to continue to live her life with him and the others and that no matter what happens he will always be in her heart.

Cecelia broke down again because of it which always broke Oliver's heart. He comforted her the best he could and helped her fall back asleep. Oliver kissed her head and stayed up for the rest of the night to make sure his girlfriend was safe and sleepin soundly which she was.

Oliver would rub her back, head and butt and kiss her head while she slept peacefully. After a few hours, Oliver heard his girlfriend waking up which made him smile softly and tiredly but knowin his girlfriend slept peacefully and is okay is all he ever needs.

When she greeted her boyfriend, she stared out into space thinking about her dream about Cedric, Oliver could tell as stray tears fell from her face. He frowned and wiped them away which made her blink a few times and let out shaky breath. He asked if she was okay which she was...slowly but surely she was and that made Oliver happy.

He asked if she wanted to eat somethin which she looked sickly and Oliver wanted her to eat somethin. Cece nodded hesitantly which made Oliver smile as he hopped off Ced's bed stretchin and yawnin. He looked over seein Cece struggle gettin out of bed from the lack of eatin.

Oliver frowned and came up with a solution to get her a nice big breakfast and her friends. She agreed to the idea which made him nod and kiss her head and go to do so. He headed out of the Hufflepuff house and to the Great Hall. He walked up to the other's who's eyes widen a bit "woah Oliver, you look like garbage" Ron stated,

He chuckled and rolled his eyes "Thanks Ronald" He said sarcastically "Did you not sleep well Oliver?" Hermione asked, he sighed "not really no, but I had to make sure Cece slept okay" He said, everyone nodded "how is she?" The twins asked, Oliver smiled softly "she's healin. She had a dream about Cedric and how she wants her to continue to live her life so she woke up cryin and I comforted her and just stayed up for the rest of the night" Oliver said,

Everyone nodded "I'm actually gettin her food right now since she's wantin ta eat again. I was gonna ask if you all wanted to come eat with us cause she's too weak ta move" He asked, everyone smiled and nodded "Of course, we'd love to join" Ginny said, Oliver smiled and nodded as he grabbed a big plate and filled it up with breakfast for his girlfriend.

He also made her coffee of course which made the others smile "I'm glad she's gonna be eatin again" Ron said, everyone nodded "me too" Oliver said, "how long has it been since she last ate?" Hermione asked, Oliver thought for a moment "A week or so" He stated,

Everyone frowned "A week? Without food? How's that even possible?" Ron asked, "Well you can survive 3 weeks without food. Plus Grief does a lot to a person" Hermione said, everyone nodded as they all headed to the Hufflepuff house to hang out with their friend and make her feel better...everyone was just glad she was finally healing.

(Cecelia's Pov)

As soon as Oliver went to get the others and breakfast, I just sat patiently on Ced's bed holdin my stuffed badger I got from the twins. I smiled softly and eyed the small fluffy toy and hugged it tightly remindin me of Cedric.

I didn't hear the Hufflepuff house open nor Ced's door until the others walked in and chuckled softly which made me open my eyes seein Oliver and the others. I smiled softly "I see you're likin the stuffed badger huh?" Fred asked, I giggled a little and nodded and set the toy in my lap.

Everyone walked in with their own food which made my stomach churn and hurt a little from the aroma that filled my nostrils. I hissed and put a hand on my hurtin stomach which made Oliver frown a little and sit by me with a big plate of food and coffee.

I smiled softly and whined "my stomach hurts Ollie" I whispered; Oliver brushed a strand of hair out of my face "I know love. It's just your nerves and that fact that you haven't eaten in a week, just take it slow okay?" he asked, I just nodded as the others sat on the bed with their food as well "Mornin everyone" I said,

They smiled softly and greeted me "How are you feelin Cece?" Harry asked, I smiled softly and took a deep breath "I'm okay" I said with a small smile, everyone smiled softly and nodded as I took a deep breath and looked at all the food on my plate.

Everyone was silent as I picked up a piece of bacon and slowly ate it. My mouth practically watered from how good it was and I forgot how good food and bacon was. I smiled softly and moaned a bit "I forgot how good food was" I said and looked at everyone who just stared at me with adoration.

I blushed shyly "why are you all starin at me like that?" I asked, "We just haven't seen ya eat in so long" Ron said, I smiled sadly "I know...I just couldn't but I'm doin more harm than good if I don't eat so" I said with a shrug, everyone nodded as Oliver kissed my head "you're doin so well love. Just take it one day at a time" he reassured.

I smiled softly and nodded as the others went on to eat as well "Did you hear Dumbledore decided to still go on with the Yule Ball?" Ginny asked, I tilted my head a bit "Yule Ball?" I asked softly, everyone nodded "yea. We were supposed to have it after the Tournament but then this happened and Dumbledore cancelled it but he decided to postpone it till tomorrow. He thought it would lighten up the place a bit" Harry said,

I smiled softly "I've never been to a ball before" I said, everyone chuckled as Oliver gently grabbed my chin and made me look at him "Well then let's change that. Cecelia Diggory will ya do me the honor of bein my date to the ball tomorrow?" Oliver asked, I blushed and smiled softly and nodded "I'd love to Ollie" I said, he smiled and pecked my lips which made me giggle as I sipped my coffee and went on to eatin my food which felt good to be honest.

Everyone smiled softly "How cute" the girls said, I blushed and giggled "Have you guys asked anyone?" I asked, "I asked Ginny" Harry said, "I'm goin with Hermione" Ron said, I giggled "How cute" I said, they all blushed and smiled softly "twins? Anyone?" I asked, they shrugged "No idea. We're thinkin of just goin solo" They said, I smiled softly and nodded "Well if Oliver's okay with it, I'll save a dance for the both of you" I said,

They smiled and nodded which made me smile and look at Ollie "is that okay Ollie?" I asked, he smiled and kissed my head "Of course love. But Weasel's make a move on my flawless skater and I'll beat ya" He said, I blushed and smiled shyly which made the others chuckle a little "wouldn't dream of it Wood" they said putting their hands up in the air.

I just giggled and smiled as I finished up my breakfast and sighed and lied my head on Ollie's shoulder "Thank you guys for havin breakfast with me" I said, they all smiled softly "of course, you're our best friend Cecelia. We wanted to make sure you're okay" Hermione said, I smiled softly and nodded "Cece. Do you think you can tell us about this dream you had?" Harry asked,

I just nodded "ya don't have ta love" Ollie whispered, I looked at him and put my hand on his chest "it's okay. I'm okay" I whispered, he just nodded "I woke up and was at my home just sittin on my couch...I was confused because it felt like just any normal day but I got so scared thinkin something bad was gonna happen so I was already spooked. But I uh got up and walked outside seein I was on a beach? I don't know it was weird" I said with a giggle,

Everyone nodded "uh but then I saw Cedric by the ocean shore and I begged him to come back and I just sobbed saying that he promised he wouldn't leave and that I can't live my life without him...but then he showed me all my accomplishments that were like flashbacks in the sky...comin here, bein your friends, datin Ollie...he showed me that I could live my life without him but I told him I didn't want to but he knew I had to...not only for me, but for my parents, for Ollie, for you guys...h-he said that no matter what happened that he would always be in my heart and that I'll be okay and then we hugged, I said my goodbyes and I woke up cryin" I said as tears fell from my face,

Everyone smiled sadly which made me smile and shake my head "and I know i'm gonna be okay but I just wasn't ready to deal with this at this age...I was never taught how to live my life without my other half in the picture but I know that I have you guys and I'm not alone" I said shakily as more tears fell from my face.

Everyone smiled softly as Oliver wrapped his arms around me and held me tightly and kissed my head lovingly, I sniffled a little and sighed. Everyone stood up which made me smile as they held their arms open for hugs as well. I giggled as I carefully got out of bed and started to hug the others, one by one.

Hermione was first which made me smile as she rubbed my back "We love you so much Cecelia and we're sorry this happened" she said, I just nodded as Ron was next who hugged me tightly and kissed my head sweetly "you're right though. You will always have us Cecelia" Ron said,

I smiled and nodded as the twins were next who each wrapped their arms around me and kissed my head as I lied my head on their torso's, "you'll be okay Love" "Yea, no matter what happens you're not alone now" They said, I giggled and nodded as Ginny was next who wrapped her arms around my shoulders "we're so proud of you" she said, I sniffled and nodded as last was Harry.

He hugged me more tightly than the others "I'm sorry Cecelia" he said, I looked at him and shook my head "You tried your best Harry and I know you did everythin you could to save him so thank you. I know it was hard for you too but I don't blame ya Harry I never did so please stop blamin yourself okay?" I asked,

He sighed a bit and nodded and kissed my head which made me smile as I hugged him again. We pulled away from the hug as everyone smiled and wiped their faces "I love you guys so much. Thank you for not givin up on me" I said,

They all smiled "We would never give up on our friend hurtin" Hermione said, I smiled and nodded as I took a deep breath "How about we go to Hogsmeade huh?" "Get some fresh air?" The twins asked, I smiled and nodded "that sounds fun, but I should shower and change" I said,

Everyone chuckled softly and nodded "we'll be in the Great Hall waitin" Ginny said, I just nodded as everyone grabbed their plates. Harry was kind enough to grab mine which made me thank him as they all headed out leavin me with Oliver.

Oliver hopped off the bed and wrapped his arms around my waist which made me blush and smile as I wrapped my arms around his neck "I love you so much Oliver" I said, he smiled and pressed his forehead against mine "I love you so much too Cecelia" he said, I blushed and smiled as I took a deep breath and sighed "you okay?" he asked, I smiled and nodded "Yea. I'm okay" I whispered,

He smiled and pecked my lips a few times "Good. Let's freshen up then huh?" he asked, I blushed and smiled shyly and nodded which made him chuckle as I grabbed my toiletries and towel and headed to the bathroom to take a hot shower.

Oliver started up the shower then wrapped his arms around my waist. I blushed and smiled shyly as I wrapped mine around his neck and looked at him "I love you" He whispered, I smiled shyly "I love you too" I whispered, he smiled and caressed my cheek "Yer eyes are sparklin again" he whispered,

I giggled "I wonder why" I teased, he chuckled and pecked my lips a few times which made me giggle and kiss back. Oliver grabbed the hem of my sweaters and pulled it over my head already leavin me bare. I blushed shyly as Oliver chuckled and kissed my neck softly and ghosted his calloused fingers down my neck and collarbones, between my breasts and to my stomach which made me breathe a little heavily.

Oliver smirked knowin he had a huge effect on me. He grabbed the hem of my sweats and pulled them from my body which made me whimper as his hands ghosted over my thighs. Once I was in my underwear, I pouted at him. He chuckled and grabbed my chin "Why are you poutin love?" he asked, "Cause you're not undressed" I said innocently,

I swear Oliver's eyes got darker as he chuckled and stripped from his clothes just as slowly to tease me which made me bite my lip and eye his gorgeous figure up and down. He chuckled "See somethin ya like love?" he asked, I giggled and nodded which made him chuckle and shake his head as we both were now in our undergarments.

Oliver wrapped his arms around my bare waist as I ran my hands up his chest and around his neck which made his breathing shudder a bit. I giggled a little which made Oliver smile "I missed yer giggle" he said, I just sighed a bit and nodded "I love you so much" he said, I blushed shyly "I love you so much too" I whispered which made him smile as he looped his fingers through my underwear and pulled them down, then stepped out of his boxers as well.

We both hopped in the shower and let out sighs in relief as the hot water felt nice. I closed my eyes letting the hot water run down my body. I smirked knowin I could sense Oliver's burnin gaze at me, "See somethin you like love?" I asked quotin him from earlier.

I looked at him seein him chucklin and shakin his head "You bet yer sweet ass I do" He said with a smirk which made me giggle and shake my head. Oliver moved us around so he was under the water, "turn around" he said, I turned around as he grabbed my shampoo and started to wash my hair which made let out a content sigh.

Oliver chuckled which made me smile as I hummed softly "I miss you when I least expect it I miss the way you feel on my lips And I don't know when I'll see you again I miss you when I least expect it

So when are you coming home Home When are you coming home Home" I sang softly which made Oliver smile as we switched spots and I put shampoo in his hair while rinsing out mine,

"Feelings were fleeting but now I'm surrounded Visions of you shaved into the side of my head And as I sleep on the other side of the country I wonder how it feels to be safe in the palm of your hand

And I just want to go home Home I just want to go home Home

I don't take spoonfuls of romanticism in my tea But this is not a love song It's my truth I have to speak Oh, you are so important to me

And I won't let you go I won't let you go

'Cause wherever you are is home Home Wherever you are is home Home I miss you when I least expect it I miss the way you feel on my lips And I don't know when I'll see you again

So won't you please come home Home Won't you please come home, home Home" I finished singin which made Oliver smile as he wrapped his arms around my waist and held me close to him "I will never get tired of yer singin love" he said, I blushed and smiled softly as Oliver put conditioner in my hair and I did the same to him.

He grabbed my loofa, put on my body wash and began to gently scrub my body which of course I returned the favor and for some reason it wasn't really uncomfortable considerin we've bathed together and seen each other naked before, I mean sure we haven't 'done it' yet because frankly now is not really the best time but I wouldn't mind takin it further with him of course.

After we were all washed, we just stood a few more minutes in the shower. Oliver wrapped his arms around my waist as I wrapped mine around his neck. I looked up at him and smiled "I love you Ollie" I whispered, he smiled softly and kissed my forehead which made me smile softly "Thank you" I said,

He smiled with confusion "for what love?" he asked, I smiled "Just bein here...Lovin me, not givin up on me...I know I haven't been the easiest to take care of and I can tell because you look tired and I'm sorry for that but still thank you" I said, Oliver smiled as he brushed a strand of wet hair out of my face and cupped my cheeks "My love you have no idea how much I love ya and how I would do anything for ya. You are the love of my life and I would never ever give up on ya no matter what happens and I don't care what happens to me because as long as I know yer safe and sound than that's all that matters. Everythin me and the others do is all because we love ya and want ya ta be happy and I know that it's goin ta be tough because you lost Cedric but you don't have ta go through it alone because you aren't alone my love alright?" He asked,

I blushed and smiled softly as my heart and stomach fluttered with love and happiness. I just nodded and hugged Oliver tightly and smiled "I love you so much Oliver" I whispered, he smiled "I love you so much too. Now let's get dressed and go ta Hogsmeade yea?" He asked, I just giggled and nodded as Ollie turned off the shower and we headed back to the room to get dressed.

Oliver dressed back in his normal clothes then headed back to his dorm to change into new ones. I decided to actually get dressed too as I wore simple jeans with my own sweater. I dried and brushed my hair, put on my beanie and slid on my shoes.

I took a deep breath and pet Snowflake who still looked healthy considerin I've been a bad owner lately. I smiled softly and picked her up "I'm sorry for leavin ya girl. I've just been havin a rough time but let's get some fresh air huh?" I asked, she cooed and stayed on my shoulder which made me smile as I headed out of my dorm and downstairs where Ollie was.

He looked at me and smiled "Ready ta go beautiful?" he asked, I smiled softly and nodded as he intertwined his fingers with mine which made me blush and smile as we headed to the Great Hall to meet our friends.

When we got there, they walked up to us and smiled as they each hugged me tightly and asked how I was which that's gonna be a regular thing but that's understandable but as of now...I felt okay...I felt a little bit at ease knowin I got to talk to Cedric one last time and him even after life still had faith in me that I can get through this and lookin at everyone now...I think I can and I know I'm not alone.

(ENJOY!)

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