A/N: Not mine. None of it.

The Début of Narcissa Black - 1970

Part Two

Lucius promised to save Narcissa from creepy guys, and he kept his promise. He couldn't even remember the number of times he'd cut in on guys trying to dance with Narcissa for too long. He had to admit, he got a little jealous when Narcissa flirted with other boys. She wasn't supposed to be flirty with anyone but him.

Lucius couldn't help himself, but watch her. She was a fascinating creature. No matter how much time he spent with her, and how well he knew her, she still managed to surprise him.

Narcissa was completely oblivious to Lucius' gaze. She was engrossed in a bowl of chocolate mousse. She wasn't even paying attention to her sisters, who were chattering away happily. Technically they were talking with her, but she just wasn't interested. The only thing she was interested in was this chocolate mousse.

Lucius couldn't take it anymore. She was becoming unbearable to watch. Every time he looked at her, all he wanted to do was whisk her away from everyone else. He wanted to kiss her, in front of everyone, and proclaim that he was in love with her, but that just wasn't possible. Imagine the scandal! Everything had to be done a proper way. Kissing her in front of wizarding society definitely wasn't it.

"Ciss?"

His feet had somehow found their way to her table. Narcissa looked up, spoon in her mouth. She raised her eyebrows in question.

"Can I talk to you for a second?"

Narcissa suddenly looked quite distressed. Lucius looked down at her mousse, before rolling his eyes.

"Come on," he said, picking up her bowl of mousse. Narcissa's eyes widened when Lucius took her mousse, before realising that he was carrying it outside for her. She happily trotted after him.

By the time Narcissa made it outside, Lucius was leaning over the balcony, looking down at the garden below. The bowl of mousse was resting on the ledge.

"So, what did you want to talk about?" asked Narcissa, curious about what would make Lucius tear her away from the party.

"Nothing really," Lucius shrugged, glancing at her. "I just…wanted to spend some time with you, without everyone watching us."

"Aww Luch," Narcissa cooed, placing her small hand on top of his. "That is so sweet. You're so adorable."

If there'd been a time when Lucius would blush, this would be it. He was a Malfoy, however, and they rarely showed emotions, especially ones as telling as a blush.

"Want some mousse?" she asked, waving a spoonful in front of his face.

"I guess," he said, reaching for the spoon.

Narcissa pulled the spoon back, shaking her head.

"No way, I get to feed it to you."

Lucius rolled his eyes, though he was privately enjoying this little moment. He dutifully opened his mouth, as Narcissa brought the spoon towards him. His mouth closed over the spoon, before Narcissa pulled it out of his mouth.

He smiled at her, savouring the chocolate goodness swirling around in his mouth.

"Yum."

"You better believe it."

Narcissa gave a little shiver, as a cool breeze swept over the balcony. It didn't escape Lucius' attention, who immediately took off his jacket, and put it over her shoulders. She smiled gratefully at him.

Resting one arm on the ledge, he turned back towards her, trying to shield her from the wind as much as possible. He couldn't help but stare at her curls, twirling in the wind.

Narcissa was fixated on his hair as well. The moonlight shone through it, making it look as though his hair was glowing.

Neither of them noticed, but they kept shifting closer together. They only realised when their hands met, as they were leaning on the ledge. Narcissa couldn't help but blush.

Lucius ran his thumb over her perfectly manicured nails, marvelling at how smooth they were. Narcissa looked up at him, a solemn look on her face.

Bellatrix had just walked out onto the balcony, and witnessed the scene as it unfolded. She knew that if they kissed right now, it could spell disaster for Narcissa. She needed to distract her little sister. She muttered something before slipping back inside.

Lucius drew closer to Narcissa, closing his hand around hers. Suddenly, Narcissa's attention was drawn away from Lucius, to the brilliant spectacle that was the garden, as it lit up like a Christmas tree.

"Oooh, Luch, look at the lights," she exclaimed, grabbing onto his arm.

Lucius couldn't help but close his eyes for a second, to finish what should have happened right then. He opened them again, to behold a wonderful sight. He suppressed a sigh, and wrapped an arm around Narcissa's shoulders.

He resolved to ask Cygnus Black if he wouldn't mind Lucius dating his daughter, by the end of the night. By the time he went back to Hogwarts, Narcissa was going to be his girlfriend.