"I love you, too. In so many ways, but…"
That scene just kept playing over and over in your mind. It is suppose to be just three little words, not three little words paired with exemptions. In so many ways, my arse—you either do or don't.
He had left after that at some point. After going on and on with apologies and explanations, but you hadn't been listening. No, it all ended with that but. It was not working for him, anymore—He needed someone that was more like him, someone that was into Quidditch, and maybe even pure-blooded. That you did remember, him running off at the mouth as usual and actually saying that he wanted someone with a more common heritage. Seriously—Did he think you, of all people, would not understand what that meant. Your IQ was possibly double his.
"Bartender! Another firewhisky down here-"
The bartender raised his eyebrows at you, but your scowl encouraged him to get you the drink anyway. You had no idea how many drinks you had consumed already, but were going to trying to drink that memory away.
Part of you wanted to be angry, but you were just too heartbroken. Things were supposed to get easier and better after Harry killed Voldemort, but you saw no change—except now, no one really had any direction. Harry was going crazy, you half expected every letter or call to be notification that he had killed himself. He had ruined things with Gin by 'accidently' sleeping with Cho Chang. Gin brought your mind back to Ron and you downed your drink swiftly trying to push the thoughts of him away.
"Another drink for the lady," a semi-familiar voice called from your side.
Not really wanting to move, but curious about this drinking ordering companion, you turned to come face to face with an infamous smirk. A sigh rushed from you, of all people why did it have to be him to see you like this.
Despite the whole deal with his father, Malfoy had managed to not only receive no punishment, but retain all his family's wealth and assume his father's position in the Ministry. On top of all that, apparently he had discovered some amazing potion that was making him tons. His good fortune sickened you, or perhaps all that firewhisky was catching up with you.
"Get the hell away from me, Malfoy," the words forced their way through your clinched teeth as you swung back around towards the bar. The bartender placed another drink down and scooped up a couple of your empty glasses. Without hesitation, you took the shot and motioned for another.
"Oh, come now, Granger, are last names really necessary?" Your mind screamed absolutely, but your mouth did not seem interested in forming any words. So, in silence, you sat scowling down the bar feeding your bitterness with thoughts of Ron's little speech. Malfoy seemed to be abnormally close to you, but you ignored it. Then, a hand was sliding up your bare leg getting dangerously close to the hem of your miniskirt. You had opted for the most exposing outfit you owned for this night; if Ron loved you in a few ways, surely you could find someone that would love you in a few others.
The hand disappeared but not before grazing against your inner thighs, sending a shiver down your spine. Closing your eyes, you longed for another touch, blonde hair brushed against your cheek as he whispered, "Come on, we both know why we came here tonight. Let's just leave and go somewhere more comfortable." The feeling of his breath on your neck was more intoxicating than any of the drinks you had that evening; combined with his scent, you would not have denied the boy anything.
Dear Merlin, you must be drunk! Malfoy would never get that close to you, much less say something like that to you—It was stupid to even imagine such a thing.
Opening your eyes, you turned to face a person you have hated for so long and put on your best smile and nod. Why are you nodding?! Is he really leading you out of the pub, your hand grasp in his?
Somewhere in your mind, you keep screaming the name Ron, but that's over now and suddenly for some reason, you do not really mind.
I know this was short, but I wanted to throw the idea out there and see if anyone is interested in reading this.
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