Herbology class with Professor Sprout, isn't one of my best subjects unfortunately. I see Courtney and Alisha and smile. I run up to them grab their bags making them nearly fall. They look behind to see me and we all laugh as they playfully hit me.
"So we've been hearing rumors," Alisha looks at me with curiosity.
"That my ex is in my transfiguration class AND that he was having a heated snogging fest with Meghan Barnes, then yes the rumors are true."
Courtney whistles lowly. "You okay?"
I shrug my shoulders. "I think I will be soon."
They both nod and wrap their arms around me.
"Anyways, how are your classes?" I ask.
They tell me small details about their classes and how dreadfully boring they were. We arrive at class and take our spots around the long rectangle table. I set my bag down and continue to have small talk with Alisha and Courtney. Suddenly Alisha starts glaring in a direction. I turn to look and I see Meghan Barnes walk in with her group. She sees me and smirks before going back to her conversation. I look back at my friends and shake my head. Professor Sprout comes in shortly after and begins the lesson.
"Okay is it just me or did this class get more confusing?" I ask as we head to lunch.
The girls laugh. "You are one of the smartest girls I know Livvie, so it amazes me and Courtney that you have trouble with Herbology of all classes."
I laugh and shrugged. "There are a million of different species of plants and all react differently and need different handling and care, sometimes it's too much,"
"The same can be said for Potions and Transfiguration, yet there you are in advanced classes," Courtney countered.
"Alright, alright you got me there, it could also be I'm not a plant person," I admit with a wink which makes us all laugh.
We get to lunch and sit at our usual section at the Slytherin table. We get our food and do small talk. Fits of high pitch giggling from down the table stop our conversations and we all look down and see Draco and Meghan going all over each other again, I roll my eyes and make a gagging noise making my friends smile.
"Hey, the annual welcome back party is this Friday night, you ladies in?" Courtney wiggled her brows and we laughed. The famous Slytherin Welcome Party was something only Fifth through Seventh year students knew about. This would be our second year going, and it would be our first year we were all single.
"Count me in!" Alisha smirks softly.
Then they both looked at me. I sigh and look down the table towards Draco. We went to that party together last year. "I don't know yet," I look back at them and I see two mirrored expressions of oh-no-you-didn't.
"You're going, and we're going to make you look so sexy that that boy's going to wish he didn't lose you," Courtney said seriously.
"And maybe you'll find a new hunk to help you move on," Alish nods
"A rebound?" I giggle.
"Yes girl! A rebound is exactly what you need," Courtney agrees.
I shake my head, but can't help but smile. "Alright, I'll go."
"That's our girl!" Courtney and Alisha high five each other.
"You guys are weirdos, I am going to go to the library and start on all this homework before my night class. I'll see you later." I blow them kisses and grab my things. I look over and I see Draco who's looking at me. I quickly look away and make my way to the library.
I'm in deep with my Transfiguration homework, I think a couple hours have gone by, at least that's what I got from the two bell rings for dismissed classes. I put my quill down and roll my neck and shake my hands. They were cramping up a bit. I sigh and rub my face. At least I got most of Transfig done. Tomorrow I can work on Potions and Astronomy. I gather my things and make my way back to my room.
Alisha and Courtney were sitting in their beds doing their homework when I walk in. They smile at me and I join them to start on Herbology homework.
Hours pass and we successfully had dinner, caught up on our first day, and finish our herbology homework. Around eleven fifteen, I pack up my bag again and wave the girls bye, even though they were already sound asleep, as I head out for my other favorite subject, Astronomy, and this year I'm in the advanced course. I make my way to the astrology tower and see a small group, possibly only four others, along with Professor Sinistra, all making small talk with one another. As soon as Sinistra sees me she smiles and nods her head in acknowledgement. I lean against the railing looking up at the large globe with the rings around it spinning slowly and eloquently.
"Crazy how looking at this thing can make one relaxed," his voice speaks softly.
I sigh softly and walk away towards the professor. Just my luck he'd be in this class. If it wasn't for me helping him with his homework he wouldn't even be here right now.
"Good evening class," Sinistra spoke with a delicate voice.
"Good Evening Professor," we reply.
"Tonight we'll be…"
"Can we please talk?" Draco's voice tickles my ear.
I don't look at him, or even acknowledge him.
He sighs softly. "Liv-"
"Don't. You don't have the right to call me that," I snap quietly.
"Miss. Kendall, Mr. Malfoy? Something you want to discuss with the class?" Professor Sinistra questioned with an arched eyebrow.
I smile softly and shake my head. "No professor, I'm sorry, it won't happen again."
She eyes us for a moment before continuing onto the lesson. "Now, as I was saying, you'll be paired up, and with your assigned constellations you'll track and graph them accordingly for three months. That's three constellations, for each pair, and tonight one person will looking into the telescope and pinpoint each one, and the other will graph it. As the months go on you will rotate and continue your research. By the end of the third month you both will be tested separately on your knowledge of your constellations."
I nod at the instructions for the collaborative project. This is going to be so much fun! I hope I get paired with Eliza Vander, she and I were the top two in the subject last year.
"Eliza Vander, you'll be paired with Julianne Knowl." Sinistra crushed that hope real quick.
Okay, well if she's with her then maybe I'll get paired with Kel-
"Kelly Telson, you'll be paired with Gary Johnston." Again with the crushing.
My eyes widen at the realization of who was left. My eyes snap over to Draco who has that famous smirk of his on his face.
"Hey partner," He teases.
"Professor Sinistra!" I call out as everyone disperses.
She pauses and looks at me. "Yes Miss. Kendall?"
I walk up to her and smile nervously. "Is it possible to switch partners?"
She tilts her head confused. "Unfortunately no, I based the pairings based on compatibility. You and Mr. Malfoy were an excellent team last year. It's thanks to you that he even has in interest in the subject and made it to this class. I'm sorry if things have changed, but the pairings are final." she placed her hand on my shoulder and squeezed softly while giving me a sheet of paper with our assigned constellations, before she moved on to the other groups.
I walk back over to Draco who was casually leaning against the railing watching the rings spin. I sigh again and stand next to him.
"Unfortunately, we're stuck as partners in this project," I inform him.
He chuckles. "Hate me that much huh?"
I look at him and shook my head. "I don't hate you, but you can't blame me if I did."
He shrugs and looks at me. "True enough, so what stars are we tracking?"
I look at the paper and chuckle. "Draco -"
He laughs and shakes his head. "Sinistra's got a funny humor."
"Yeah she does, anyways, we're also assigned to Equuleus, as well as Vulpecula."
Draco whistles low. "Not going easy on us this year huh?"
I give him the duh-stupid look and shake my head. "Look, tonight I'll look for them you just mark them on separate graphs okay?"
"Only if you promise to talk to me."
I arch my eyebrow at him. "I'm talking to you now aren't I?"
He shakes his head. "No, and you know that's not what I meant."
I sigh again, of course I knew what he really meant. "We have nothing to say to each other okay? During this time we're only focusing on our work, got it?"
He looks as if he wants to say more, but he gives up and nods. Which isn't like him, but I'm thankful.
Two hour passes and we finally graph the first positions of our constellations. Equuleus and Vulpecula were of course the more challenging, but once I found them it was an amazing feeling.
"Now before you leave, I know we only meet once a week, so please schedule with your partners to meet twice a week to work on these. You all know how to how to schedule time with me to use the telescopes," Professor Sinistra informs us. "Have a good evening everyone, great work."
I close my eyes and sigh, it of course makes sense, but that just means more time spent with Draco. I look at him as I sling my bag over my shoulder. "Any particular days?" I ask.
He shrugs. "What about Monday's and Friday's? That gives us a good day or so in between movement so we actually have something to chart."
"Sure, that works fine with me," I said and turn to leave, but he grabs my hand. I look at him with confusion.
He opens his mouth but shakes his head. "Forget it, sorry." He walks passed me without another word.
I give him a good head start before slowly making my way back to my room.
Thursday is here, and lucky for me, I don't have Transfiguration, so my Advance Potions class doesn't start till roughly ten thirty so I can sleep in a bit.
~~~~~~~~~Draco's POV~~~~~~~~~~
UGH! I groan as my alarm wakes me up too early. This sucks, how did I end up in this shitty schedule? Astronomy till 2am on Wednesdays then fucking History of Magic at 8am on Thursdays?! Who the hell decided that was a good idea? I drag myself out of bed, shower, wake up, get dressed, grab my things and head out the door by seven thirty. God, why am I even taking this stupid class? I guess because it was either this or Muggle Studies, and there was no way in hell I'd study about those filthy creatures. I groan and rub my face still trying to wake up.
As the stupid class drags on, my thoughts go to last night. Working with Olivia again in astronomy felt like old times. Though, this time was a lot quieter, technically. It was deprived of the fun, and happiness like last year. One could literally cut the tension between the two of us now. I know it's all my fault, but...I guess it's selfish of me wanting to at least be friends huh? God, I'm pathetic, I think to myself. This has never happened before and I don't know what makes her so different from the other girls.
The rest of my classes go by a blur and next thing I know it's lunch time. I sit with my group and see Meghan Barnes make her way towards me, she's got that hungry look in her eyes, I shake my head and turn my back towards her. I look at my friends who are stuffing their faces with food. I tell them I'll catch up with them later and leave them. I open the door only to nearly run into Olivia. Her shocked expression disappeared. I heard her apologise under her breath before walking over to her friends who were glaring at me. I roll my eyes.
I head out to the Black Lake and glad to see no one was around. I sigh and lean up against the tree.
[War of Change by Thousand Foot Krutch]
"It's a truth that in love and war,
World's collide and hearts get broken,
I want to live like I know I'm dying,
Take up my cross, not be afraid" I glance up at the sky for a brief moment.
"Is it true what they say, that words are weapons?
And if it is, then everybody best stop steppin',
Cause I got ten in my pocket that'll bend ya locket,
I'm tired of all these rockers sayin' come with me," I step away from the tree and jump into the air.
"Wait, it's just about to break, its more than I can take,
Everything's about to change,
I feel it in my veins, it's not going away," I run my hands through my hair, all I can see if her.
"Everything's about to change."
"It creeps in like a thief in the night,
Without a sign, without a warning,
But we are ready and prepared to fight,
Raise up your swords, don't be afraid,"
"Is it true what they say, that words are weapons?
And if it is, then everybody best stop steppin',
Cause I got ten in my pocket that'll bend ya locket,
I'm tired of all these rockers sayin' come with me," I turn around and lean my forearms on the tree.
"Wait, it's just about to break, its more than I can take,
Everything's about to change,
I feel it in my veins, it's not going away,
Everything's about to change." I close my eyes.
"There's a war going on inside of me tonight,
(Don't be afraid)
There's a war going on inside of me tonight.
Wait, it's just about to break, its more than I can take,
Everything's about to change,
I feel it in my veins, it's not going away,
Everything's about to change." I sing the last chorus softly.
I fall on my back and close my eyes. How did this happen? It's not supposed to be like this at all. I groan and rub my face. Maybe I just picked the wrong rebound girl….No who am I kidding? This is about her and how I fucked up big time.
~~~~~~~~~~~~Olivia's POV~~~~~~~~~~~~
Classes today kind of overwhelmed me. From Muggle Study to Advanced History of Magic, and ending it was Advanced Potions and Defence Against the Dark Arts in the afternoon. A lot of information and homework to complete over the weekend.
I follow behind Courtney and Alisha to dinner and as they gossip about the latest thing. As much as I love hearing the latest scandal, I mostly wanted food and sleep. That hour sleeping in didn't seem to matter with all the work I did today.
"Seems like Malfoy dumped Barnes," Hearing his name my head snapped up.
"What's up?" I asked.
The girls looked over their shoulder towards me. "This morning Megan was going over to Malfoy for their usual snogging breakfast, but Malfoy shook his head, turned his back then left the hall." Alisha informs me.
"Miss. Barns was not happy at all," Courtney giggles.
"I wonder what happened…" I spoke my thoughts out loud.
We take out seats and the girls look at each other before at me.
"Why do you care?" Courtney asks.
"Girl, he isn't your problem anymore," Alisha adds.
My mouth opens to answer but then I close it trying to think. "I don't know why I said it...sorry, old habits die hard?" I shrug.
They shake their heads.
"You need your own rebound and soon," Alisha said.
"Hopefully tomorrow will fix that," Courtney smirks.
I sigh and nod before eating the food in front of me.
I carefully glance down the table and my eyes meet his. We stare at each other for a moment before he looks away. Why did I have this feeling like I should talk to him? I know he's been trying to talk to me, but should I? To be honest I miss him, and I have this hole inside me because of it. Maybe Courtney was right, maybe I need to find another guy.
"Hey, I'm actually not feeling good, I'm going to go back to the room and lay down," I tell them. They too were about to get up but I shook my head. "I'll be fine, keep eating. I actually want to be alone for a moment."
They seem hesitant but nod their heads.
I walk towards the door and glance behind me and see Draco's eyes back on me. I found myself lightly smiling and turning to leave. I sigh once I'm out of there. I begin to walk towards the Slytherin common room and rub my head softly. Suddenly I feel someone grab my hand and pull me into the nearest empty room. I go to scream but a hand covers my mouth. I finally focus my eyes when I meet the person who grabbed me and they go wide.
"Draco! What are you-"
His lips cut me off and my heart soars through the air. I instinctively kiss him back and wrap my arms around his neck. I'm surprised at myself for not fighting him, but I can't help myself. He picks me up and sets me on top of a desk, our lips never part. His lips are strong and dominant, and the kiss is like we're quenching a thirst, like we knew we would never get this chance again. We both press our bodies against one another, trying to get as close as we possibly can. Feeling his warm body against mine makes me feel safe and whole again. We fit so well, why did this have to end?
After that thought I force myself to pull myself away. Half of me didn't want to, but the hurt won over. I could feel the tears pushing against my gates. As soon as one got passed, I wasn't strong enough to keep the rest. The tears just start to roll down my cheeks. I feel Draco wiping them away and kissing my forehead before leaving me there, in a dark, empty, and cold room. I close my eyes tightly and cover my mouth, trying to silence myself.
A few moments pass by, and I finally calm myself down to leave the classroom and head to my room. I immediately go to bed and face the wall. I feel my heart breaking, and that hole returning. A moment of weakness that I won't be telling anyone anytime soon.
[Need you now by Lady Antebellum Bold: Olivia/Draco, Italic: Draco, Normal: Olivia ]
"Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore" I sit up, and lean against the wall with my legs pulled tightly against my body.
"And I wonder if I ever cross your mind?
For me it happens all the time"
It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now" I look over at the window into the night sky.
"Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before" I sit on the edge of my bed staring at the door, remember the nights she would come to me.
"And I wonder if I ever cross your mind?
For me it happens all the time"
"It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now"
"Oh, whoa"
"Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all"
"It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now" I tilt my head back and close my eyes.
"And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now" I stand up looking at the door wishing for something that I don't deserve anymore.
"And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now
I just need you now"
"Oh, baby, I need you now" I lay back down and sniffle before drifting off to sleep.
~~~~~~~~~~Draco's POV~~~~~~~~~~
I honestly only meant to talk to her. To try to maybe convince her to have us be civil and not friends but acquaintances at least. But when I turned her around and saw her eyes, her beautiful blue eyes, and those silk soft lips, I couldn't help myself. I had to kiss her. And that kiss, ugh, I groan just at the memory of it. It was an amazing bliss we both craved. I wasn't expecting her to return it, but I'm glad she did. I lay on my bed staring at the ceiling. I need to see her, and talk to her. After tonight I doubt she'll talk to me again, it doesn't matter that we have some classes together and even partners in one of them. Olivia Kendall knew how to be stubborn. The thought brought a smile to my face. I wonder if her friends convinced her to go to the Slytherin Welcome Party tomorrow. I would be able to make the excuse to do Astronomy to get her alone….yeah...maybe.