Katie didn't have girly moments that often but every now and then, they flared up and she was pretty sure it was because half the room was staring at her and judging her and then seeing his ex... It fed on the few insecurities she had. When his fingers banded around her wrist, she turned, brow furrowed before his lips were on hers. She sighed, trying to not think about the pictures that would hit the papers tomorrow but she didn't actually care... It was Marcus and while the majority of the wizarding world thought this was only about sex... she was just glad to prove them that it was wrong. She bit her lip when he pulled away and rolled his eyes at her. Katie just nodded, enjoying the heavy comfort of his hand on her back.
She almost opened her mouth to apologize for the momentary lapse of insecurity but didn't bother. Once they'd reached the bar, Katie smiled at the bartender and ordered her drink. Of course, as she turned, the woman in the red dress appeared and Katie was momentarily speechless. She was even prettier up close. Flawless, really. Katie felt like a giant next to her. Which, was honestly how she felt next to most women but there was something about seeing your current... lover's ex and feeling like you just didn't measure up.
Her eyes bounced between the two of them, almost feeling like she should leave. The tension was palpable and Katie worried her lower lip. "Um," Katie, said, glancing at Hannah. "I'm Katie Bell." She felt like an idiot but her hand found Marcus's lacing her fingers with his.