Dark and Sensitive (Draco Love Story) Part 3

Pansys words run back and forth through my head while I follow Draco to the Great Hall for breakfast. Did she mean what I think she meant? Did her and Draco really do that? I feel a tug on my robe and I end up sitting on the bench next to Draco. I shake my head to clear out the disturbing thoughts and reach for the toast and jam. I pour a glass of orange juice and down it in one gulp. Draco is talking to a large boy on his left but his hand is resting on my knee. The non-existent ceiling shows a clear blue sky and I ache to go outside. Amy plops down on my other side while I pop the last bite of toast into my mouth. What took you so long? I ask as she pours herself some juice and grabs a slice of bacon. I got caught talking to Blaise in the common room. He wants to get back together, she says and her face reddens a bit. Blaise... tall kid, sharp face? I ask. Yeah, thats him, she says. Ooo, hes cute! You two used to be a couple? I ask and I feel Dracos grip tighten.


Who is cute? he asks sharply, spinning to glare at me. Ouch, I cringe and grab his wrist, pushing his hand off my leg. Who is cute? he asks again, his voice slicing through me. I was telling Amy that Blaise is cute. He asked her to go out with him again, I say just as sharply, really hating this side of Draco. Oh, he says, smoothing his voice out and trying to put his hand back on my leg. I stand up. Lets go to class Amy. I will see you in there Draco, I say, keeping my voice even. Amy gives me a confused look but she stands and walks away with me. I can feel Dracos eyes on my back as I walk away, refusing to look at him. I follow Amy up the stairs to the third floor and into the charms classroom. Whats going on with you and Malfoy? asks Amy when we sit down. I hate it when guys act controlling. I have to deal with that with my parents, I am not going to deal with it here, I say shaking my head. Good for you. Dont let him push you around, she agrees.
I dont plan on it, I mutter as he walks into the classroom. I watch his head spin as he searches the group to find me. When his eyes lock with mine he makes a beeline and heads straight to the seat next to me. Why did you leave without waiting for me? he asks before his butt even hits the seat. Because I am not going to put up with your possessive crap Draco. All I said was that Blaise was cute and you left a hand shaped bruise on my thigh, I whisper. He is quiet for a moment. Im sorry. I shouldnt have done that. Its just...never mind, he says and he sounds embarrassed. Just what? I ask. Nothing. I will tell you later, when we are alone, he says, his pale face flushing. I decide to drop it for now and allow him to weave his fingers through mine as Professor Flitwick climbs on his pile of books and begins class. After Charms is Transfiguration. Professor McGonagall is stern but I like her. By the time we sit at the Slytherin table in the Great Hall I am starving.
We have a free period after lunch so I take my time eating. Draco introduces me to his friends Crabb and Goyle. They seem quite thick headed and dim but they really like Draco. Draco spends the majority of lunch whispering to them. When the bell rings, signaling the end of lunch, Draco and his friends stand. I have something I have to do, I will see you in the common room before Defense Against the Dark Arts, he says and quickly kisses my forehead. Before I can ask where he is going, he is gone. That is strange, I say and Amy nods next to me. Well, lets go to the common room and get a head start on some of this homework, says Amy and she too stands. I follow her down the new familiar path to our common room. We commandeer to armchairs in front of a square table and spread out our books. By the time Draco returns to walk with me to class, Amy and I have finished all our homework. The last two classes go by quickly. Snape tells me in DADA what a good choice I made in a boyfriend.




After dinner, Draco joins me and Amy to get the rest of the days homework done. By the time we finish, it is time to go to bed. Will you meet me here again, at midnight? Draco asks quietly as we are repacking our bags. Yeah, see you then, I say and turn to leave but he quickly reaches out and grabs my arm, spinning me and pulling me into his arms. Then his soft, warm lips are on mine. It is a short kiss, but when he releases me and heads to his dorm, I am breathing very hard. I walk into my dorm in a bit of a haze. I change into my PJs and brush my teeth and then crawl in my bed. Goodnight, says Amy and switches off the light. Night, I say. My head is still spinning around, thinking about Draco. What is with his crazy mood swings? I am exhausted, but thoughts of being alone with Draco again keep me on edge until I hear the clock in the common room signal midnight. I roll out of bed and tip toe out of the room. As soon as I step into the common room there are arms around me.
You came, Draco whispers his lips brushing my ear, making me shiver. You always sound surprised, I say back. I am, he says so quietly I barely hear it. What do you mean? I ask spinning to look him in the face. Like last night, his is wearing only his PJ pants. I am momentarily distracted by his muscles rippling subtly down his chest and abdomen. The same reason I over reacted at breakfast this morning. Now that I found you, I am scared you will leave. I couldnt stand it if you hated me, he says, staring over my head and blushing to the roots of his white blonde hair. I reach up on my toes and brush my lips softly against his. Keep the possessiveness to a minimum and I will never hate you, I say. He makes eye contact for the first time. Do you promise? You will like me, no matter what, as long as I dont drive you away? he says, not even attempting to hide the vulnerability and longing in his face and voice. I promise, as long as you arent a total arse, I say.
The look of pure happiness and relief on his face takes my breath away. He crushes his lips against mine. He wraps his arms tightly around my waist and lifts me up, carrying me across the room and then we are both falling backwards onto the couch. My back is crushed into the couch cushions. Draco is on top of me, his weight and heat surrounding me. The muscles in his back are tensing and relaxing under my hands. His lips pull away from mine and drop to my neck. I am gasping, trying to catch my breath. My whole body feels like it is on fire. Electricity is coursing through my veins. Suddenly I can hear footsteps approaching and then they stop. Oh, so sorry. I didnt mean to interrupt, comes Pansys sneering voice. Dracos head snaps up, his eyes burning with passion and anger. Get out of here, now, says Draco in a heavy, furious voice. Sure, but just remember. That little tart under you, will never be as good a lay as I am, which you already know, she says nastily before leaving.