Disclaimer: I don't Harry Potter. Anything recognizable is J.K. Rowling's.

Summary: Andromeda can't wait to marry Ted Tonks. Only problem? She's already engaged to Lucius Malfoy who is her family's choice for a husband. Andromeda makes a decision that will change her life forever.

Andromeda squealed as Ted grabbed her waist and planted a kiss on her lips. Andromeda responded to the kiss immediately with enthusiasm, her hands sliding over his bare skin under his robes and shirt. Bliss! Ted made her feel so light and happy. She was vaguely aware of Ted's hand in her dark hair and the other still around her waist exploring lower. It reached the small of her back and she snapped out of her bliss. Andromeda stepped back from Ted, taking his hand and gently pushing it away from her.

"Not yet," she told him sternly. "Especially here in a classroom!" She glanced around at the old desks and chairs piled into one corner of the unused room. The large windows on the side of the room let in the light of the moon that shone across the mountains and the lake. It was a spectacular view and Andromeda really didn't know why it had been abandoned.

""Dromeda…."

"No, Ted," Andromeda shook her head, catching the time on Ted's watch she gasped. "Crap! Ted! Please tell me that isn't the time!" Her heart was pounding faster and she was sweating. She was already late! Ted frowned at her.

"Why don't you just tell him you don't want to date him anymore?"

She shook her head, running her fingers through her hair to make it look appropriate. "I can't say that to him! My family would kill me! Besides, we're way past dating. We're engaged, Ted. Engaged! Remember?" Andromeda waved her left hand in front of his face. Ted didn't look pleased. In fact, he looked almost livid at having to hear that bit of information.

"You told me you were going to break this off!" He said angrily. "How long are you going to put on this charade? You've been telling me for months that you're going to break the marriage off! But you haven't!" Andromeda ducked her head. She could feel the waves of impatience, jealousy and anger in his voice. She wished she could get the guts to tell her family and her fiancé to back off but she couldn't. Not yet.

"I am!" Andromeda insisted. "I am trying to break this off!" she paused. "And I just need you to be a little more patient."

"'Dromeda! I'm done being patient! I'm done sharing you! Do you know what it's like to watch you sit by him during meals? During herbology where you two share pots and plants—"

"That was once!" Andromeda interjected. "And I didn't have a choice. Sprout paired us up!"

"Still," Ted huffed. Andromeda softened at Ted's expression. She knew it must be hard for him. She couldn't even stand anyone flirting with Ted much less dating him—even if it was pretend.

"I love you, Ted," Andromeda murmured. "Just give it some time. Give me some time to figure this out. Please?" Ted sighed. Andromeda ran one of her hands through his fair hair.

"Fine." Ha reluctantly agreed. "I guess you better go see him. He's probably waiting." Andromeda reached up to place one hand on Ted's cheek while giving a gentle farewell kiss.

"I love you, Ted."

"I love you, too, 'Dromeda."

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"You're late," a voice chided gently. Andromeda spun around to see a young man with blonde hair, grey eyes and a light smile on his face. He was half-hidden from the shadows. While her secret place with Ted was the empty classroom on the third floor, Lucius had managed to snag a tower that had been left to rot. When Andromeda has asked how he'd gotten it, her answer had been a smirk. But Andromeda had guessed that it was an old owlerybecause there wasn't any glass in the windows and there were a lot of little places in the ceiling and the wall for owls to sleep or sit.

"I'm sorry," Andromeda apologized, moving over to the window of the tower to look out over the dark landscape. "I got caught up in something last minute and I couldn't get away."

Lucius Malfoy cocked an eyebrow up and asked, "What was that?"

"Uh, not much, just girl stuff," Andromeda replied hastily. Lucius just chuckled and shook his head muttering something that sounded a lot like 'women!' under his breath. "How has your afternoon been? I haven't seen you since lunch."

"My afternoon? It's been pretty good," Lucius took a step closer to her and grasped her wrists gently, careful not to grab too hard. "I had a free period and all I could think about was you." With each word he leaned closer to her until his hot breath tickled her ear. She tried not to pull away.

"Ha, wish I could say the same but honestly, I had to concentrate on Ancient Runes."

"Andy, Andy, Andy," Lucius breathed, "Do you know how beautiful you are?" Andromeda stood still as Lucius traced his finger on her cheek lovingly. His intense grey eyes seem to bore holes in her skin as he continued to move his finger lightly over her flawless skin.

Andromeda tried not to grimace. It wasn't like when Ted did that to her. Ted made the moment feel special and romantic. Lucius just made the moment awkward. "Lucius—" she began only to get cut off.

"Mother just sent me a letter today to ask you what sort of flowers you would like for the wedding." He didn't seem to want an answer because he plowed on. "She's been looking forward for you becoming my wife. It'll mean she won't be the only woman in the house." He smiled and Andromeda felt a pit of guilt grow in her stomach. Just another person you'll let down! She groaned inwardly. But outwardly, she gave one of her dazzling smiles.

"Of course," she answered.

"This summer," Lucius whispered; his grey eyes focused on her dark brown ones.

"This summer." She repeated, feeling the pit of guilt growing in her stomach as she added mentally isn't going to happen! And then Lucius scooped her up and placed her in the ledge of one of the glassless windows. He placed his hands on either side of her and looked up at her.

"I definitely got the best Black girl. Andromeda Malfoy." he whispered before leaning towards her and pressing his lips to hers. She almost pulled back but for some reason didn't. Maybe it was because she was going to end up breaking his heart later or because she had been caught by surprise by what could be her name. Whatever the reason, she Lucius kiss her and even allowed him slip his hand on her breast.

At last she pulled back to look at Lucius. His hair was blonde but it was more white-blonde or pale-blonde than Ted's, whose was more golden. Lucius's eyes were a light grey while Ted's were a lively blue. And while Lucius had more of a pointed and chiseled face (which almost always had a scowl, sneer or frown on it), Ted had more of a round face.

She wished her family hadn't put her in this position. Of course she wanted to marry Ted but at the same time, she didn't want to hurt Lucius. He was one of the more decent guys in Slytherin and deserved to have a girl who wouldn't cheat on him with another guy. She sighed and leaned against Lucius's shoulder. Decisions, decisions.