Draco and I finally walked down back to the table. It was clear his parents wanted to forget about the scene that just happened. We sat down, and breakfast was served. We ate silently, the only sounds were people munching their food. I picked through my fruit and bacon, feeling a hint of guilt that i had told Draco that Sev was my uncle. I prayed he wouldn't tell.
After breakfast, Mila and I decided to go exploring for a while. We came across a big, clear lake, and since the day was hot, we decided to go swimming. We went back up to our rooms, where she changed into her black and green one piece she also used for the city Swim Team, and I changed into my black and red plaid bikini. Mila and I headed back out to the pond, where I just laid on the grass while Mila swam. I didn't want to get my hair wet, and I wasn't big on swimming anyways. I freaked out anytime i couldn't stand up in water. I suddenly remembered about the inflatable water mattress Mila had brought out with us. So i decided to blow it up and float around in the water on it.
As soon as i got it into the water, and was laying down on it, i noticed Draco had appeared. He was wearing cut off pants and no shirt, and he looked amazing. I tried not to stare, when suddenly, he dived into the water. He swam underwater for a bit, then popped up next to where i was floating.
"Hey there." I said.
"move over" he said, as he tried to climb onto the raft next to me. The raft started tipping and i screamed as i plummeted into the water. The freezing lake washed over me as i sank further and further. I faintly heard Mila scream, and a splash. As i hit the soft, muddy bottom of the lake, everything turned black, and i felt someone's arms surround me.

A bright light hit my eyes as i coughed up water. I opened my eyes and saw Draco kneeling next to where i was lying, on the grass, and Mila standing in the distance, looking paler then i've ever seen her. They looked relieved as i coughed up more water.
"oh, thank god you're alive!" Mila said as she rushed over next to me.
"wha - what happened?" I asked, confused.
"Scarlett, you fell into the water, and you couldn't swim back up. Draco had to dive in and get you. For a few seconds, you weren't breathing. I thought you died!" she started crying. Suddenly, i felt like my head was spinning, and i blacked out again.

When i woke up again, i was in my bed. Mila had changed into normal clothes, and Draco had put a tee shirt on. They were standing next to my bed, watching me.
"Draco, could you please leave for a minute so we can talk?" Mila asked. I could tell she was making an effort to be nice to him. Draco looked at me, then walked out of the room.
"What happened after i blacked out?" I asked her.
"Well, we decided to bring you back to the house. Draco carried you, and we told your mom what happened. She said to give you a few hours before you came back to normal... but when we took you up to your room, Draco started freaking out. He said that he felt it was all his fault, and he would blame himself if you weren't okay. He almost started crying. He really likes you, Scar. He seems to know you more than I would have ever guessed. I don't know what it is, or why he feels so strongly for you, but be careful."
I thought about what she said. She left the room, and Draco came back in.
"Hey there." He said with a weak smile.
"Hey." I smiled at him.
"I'm really sorry about what happened today... I feel so guilty. Are you alright?" He asked.
"Never been better." I smiled. "It's not your fault, what happened." He looked a bit relieved.
"I want you." he said. I sighed. "Why can't you believe that?"
"I can't trust anyone anymore." I said heavily.
"Why?" He asked.
"Well..." I bit my lip. "In my third year at Hogwarts i decided to date a sixth year Gryffindor named Oliver. He told me he loved me, and that i was the only girl he's ever loved. He was abusive- he would get drunk and would hit me and grab my arms so hard i would have bruises on them. For some insane reason i stayed with him. But i found out eight months later that he was also dating three other girls. I told him that i knew, and that i was breaking up with him. He hit me, and i fell on the floor and started kicking me. He told me that i was a whore, and a tease. He then raped me, but told everyone that i did it willingly with him. That's why people call me 'Scarlett the Harlot.' Anyway, I've been known to make mistakes. I fall easily for people who show me the slightest bit of affection. I don't trust myself to believe anyone anymore." I told him as my voice trembled.
"Oliver's a stupid prick, who didn't know what an amazing girl he had. Trust me, i would never do anything to hurt you. Ever. I've been watching you, from the moment I saw you first year at sorting. You looked so intense, as if you had been through so much. I wanted to approach you then and there, but I've always been too intimidated. So I stayed away. In every class I've had you in, every time I saw you, you always did something that made my heart ache for you." He looked like he meant it. I recalled the stares that I always thought had been weird, and how I had always assumed he was just waiting for me to do something embarrassing. He walked over and sat on the edge of my bed. "What can i do to convince you that i would never hurt you?" His jaw started trembling.
I leaned over and kissed him. "You already have." I whispered into his ear. Mila walked back into the room and he raced back over to the chair and sat down. Mila laughed.
"It's okay. I already know about the two of you." She smiled. "Anyways, Scar, my mom says it's time for me and her to go home now... Apparently i have to go visit my grandparents for a while." She groaned. "But i'll come back and visit you soon i promise." She smiled and walked over and hugged me.
"Don't be gone for too long now, okay?" I said as i hugged her back. She walked over and ruffled Draco's hair.
"You be good to her mkay? No more trying to drown her." She chuckled as she exited the room.
Draco smiled, then turned to me and said "I'm going to go get some food... Do you want me to bring you anything?" he asked me.
"No thanks... I'm going to try to sleep for a while." I responded. He left the room, and i laid back on my bed, and fell asleep.