She was walking through the forbidden forest, icy rain pelting her body. She was chilled to the bone, due to the frigid air, and the undying fear in her heart. She didn't know what was about to happen, but she knew it wouldn't be good. One thing was for sure; it was dangerous for her to be here. Not just because of the beasts that dwell within the forest, but because of the death eaters everywhere around her. She knew she couldn't hide her secret forever; she was a slave in a death eaters manor, the manor of the Malfoy family. She had been with them for so long, since her mother began working for them when she was a child. But now it was just her, for her family was dead. They took her in as a servant, but Lucius was cruel, treating her and the rest of the workers, house elves and even his own son, Draco, horribly. This was why she was there, walking through the forest, shivering and afraid, praying he was okay. She needed to be quick, she knew this, if the death eaters found out her secret, she was sure to be captured and forced to serve the dark lord. They would beat out the aurors, and with one thing. One tear from her. All they had to do was make her cry, and they would win.
"There you are!" A sharp voice pierced the silent night, it felt like daggers through her heart. "You're late."
"I am sorry master." She said, bowing her head in shame. "I was trying to be discrete."
"Well, you made it here, and that's all that matters." The man said, un-characteristically caring. This took her by surprise.
"What did you need? Why all the way out here?" Her heart began to race.
"Look, first off," He said with his usual, smug attitude, "Don't call me 'master.' We go to school together. Master is my father. I am Draco. Okay?" He gave her the sideways smile that always meant he was up to something.
"Okay, sorry Draco." She looked at her feet, embarrassed.
"Second," He paused, annoyed. "Damnit Reina, will you please look at me for once?" She looked up, the moon reflecting in her silver eyes. "Thank you. Now, second, as you know, he has risen, and taken control. A war will begin…" He trailed off, fear in his silver eyes.
"What does this have to do with me?" Reina asked, playing dumb. Draco exhaled loudly and stepped in closer, until they were touching. She could feel his heartbeat on her chest, the thumping getting harder and faster with every second he stood there. He put his hand to her cheek, and lowered his head so his lips were touching her ear. He said the four words she had been dreading for a long time,
"I know your secret." She inhaled deeply. The sky had cleared, and the stars were sending silver beams of light shining down on the two of them. She began to shake.
"How long…have you known Draco?" She asked, fear in her voice. This is what she was dreading since The Dark Lord has risen.
"A long time." He whispered, still standing against her. She felt confused. Why hadn't he turned her over? As if he read her mind, he said,
"Reina, I haven't told a soul, not even my father. None of them know, and none of them will know." She finally inhaled deeply, calming down a little.
"But why Draco? You are a death eater, why betray your own people?" He bent down, pushing his forehead against hers.
"Because…" He got closer, until their lips were almost touching, "Because, Reina. I love you."