Title: Second Choice
Author: OCDegrassi (Holly)
Pairings: Ron/Draco
Rating: T
Warnings: Slash, Language
Note: This was written in response to flutter of angel wing's Tarot Challenge. My prompts were The Lovers (making a choice) and Seven of Swords (dishonesty). Enjoy!

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"How could you this to me?" I'm shaking from anger as I yell at you, my lover of four years. Four years we've been together, and all of those years have been nothing more than lies. You never did love me. Potter always was your Golden Boy. "I'm sorry, Draco. I didn't mean for this to happen." I laugh bitterly and I can tell it scares you a little. "You didn't mean for this to happen? What a load! You made a choice, Ronald, the moment you slept with Potter." I spat the name out venomously.

I hate him more than anyone in this world. I suddenly wish the Dark Lord had defeated him after all. I bet he was just waiting and biding his time until he could steal you away from me. Well, now he's finally gotten his wish. You're leaving me for him, and there's nothing I can say or do to stop you. I'm not even sure that I want to. I've always known I was your second choice, but hearing it from your lips is too much for me to ignore. I won't throw away what's left of my pride to beg you to stay when I know you'll always be thinking of him.

"Get the fuck out." Your eyes are watering and I know you feel guilty, but I just can't bring myself to care. I start to grab your clothes from the drawers we share and throw them at you with all the strength I can muster. You catch them easily, but the hurt is evident in your eyes, and it makes me want to puke. You don't get to be hurt. You're the one who cheated on me; you're the one who's leaving me. I'm the victim and fuck you for acting otherwise.

You start to walk away but stop at the door, and for just a moment, I think you're going to stay. But you don't, and I shouldn't be surprised. You whisper, "I am sorry, and I will always care for you." And with that, you leave; leave our apartment; leave me. Only then do I allow myself to cry.

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