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Can't Have Me – Chapter 7: Explanations
Hermione's POV
I know I shouldn't have done it. But I did. I told Ginny absolutely everything. It felt a little wrong, but I bumped into her while going back to the Gryffindor house after the...kiss. Ugh, why do I feel so awkward about it? It's just a kiss. He even said he would never like someone like me.
But still.
I babbled on and on to Ginny what happened, not controlling myself. And after I lost my breath and told her not to tell anyone, all she replied was, "Go for it."
Ugh, if only she knew how hard that was, especially when the guy doesn't like you back.
Then right after that day, Blaise broke up with her. Oh, I was pissed. Why would anyone try to hurt Ginny? I mean, she even told me she didn't do anything wrong. I assumed Blaise was seeing another girl, probably a Ravenclaw. Rumors say they're his type.
So now I was walking down the empty corridor. It was lunchtime, and all students were probably in the Great Hall. I fixed the strap of my worn satchel, and made a mental reminder to ask mum for a new one.
I heard footsteps.
I tried to find my wand, realizing only a few moments later Draco had it. And when I turned around, speak of the devil, there he was. His face was, yet again, undecipherable.
"Hi," I managed to say. God, why didn't I just say What are you doing here, you ugly cockroach!?
I thought I saw him narrow his eyes a little, but maybe I was just a little lightheaded. He wordlessly reached into his robe pocket and pulled out something, and I realized that something was my wand. He held it out, expecting me to get it.
"Uh..." I said unthinkingly. I slowly pulled it out from his grasp and shoved it in my satchel. "Thank you...?"
"Don't mention it," he muttered. Then he turned around to walk away.
"Wait."
He turned to me again. His eyes were a little wide, as if expecting something. "What?"
I took a deep breath and grabbed all my courage. "It didn't mean anything...Right? It's just one of your sick jokes?"
He ignored me. "Did you tell anyone?"
Uh-oh. I knew I was dead any minute now. "I told Ginny not to tell anyone...I promise it won't spread."
"I don't give a damn about that."
I was surprised. Usually whenever something bad about Draco was spread, he would freak out or kill the one who started it all. But he looked calm.
"Okay..." was the only thing I managed to reply.
He went closer. "Did you tell her something else?"
I left my mouth open. No, no, no! Did I tell Ginny that I was in love with him? Merlin, please tell me I didn't! Oh God, oh God, oh God. "What are you talking about?" I lied.
He looked flabbergasted. "Never mind. I must be imagining things." Again, he turned around to leave.
"Will you stop doing that?" I exclaimed.
He turned around, looking confused. "Doing what?"
I ignored him, instead walked bravely closer to him, until he was just a feet away from me. "I saw you talking to Blaise this morning. He broke up with Ginny, and I'm just...curious, about what he could've told you."
He sighed. "I bet that girl won't believe what he said."
"I don't care. I want to know."
His steel-grey eyes focused on my chocolate ones, and for a moment, we just stared. "He knew Mr. Potty still likes her. And Blaise, that selfless fool, thought the best way to love your friend is to break her heart and give her away. Happy to know the truth?"
I looked down. I never knew Blaise could've been that altruistic. It was kind of sweet. "Oh."
"Could I turn around and leave now?" I could sense a little humor in his tone.
I looked up at him. "No."
"What is wrong with you, woman?" he replied exasperatedly.
I bit my lip. He just stared at me, expecting me to say something. Should I let him know that I like him? I thought. Probably not, I'll die of embarrassment.
But what if he feels for you too? a small voice in the back of her head said quietly.
Draco tapped his foot impatiently.
"Just wanted to say I'm sorry for telling Ginny," I lied. I'm so hopeless.
He tilted his head, as if he knew I was lying. Was I that obvious? "As long as she doesn't tell anyone, I'm okay with it," he said slowly.
I bit my lip again, now a little harder. "Okay...See you around?" I played with the lock of my satchel. I probably looked like an idiot.
He nodded curtly. Then he quickly turned around and left.
Once I knew he was gone, I knelt down on the middle of the floor and buried my face under my hands. "I'm stupid. I'm stupid, stupid, stupid!" I muttered over and over again. I was furiously blushing, and I realized I was hardly breathing when I was talking to him. I had to take deep breaths to calm myself down, and when I finally did, lunchtime was over and all the students came rushing out of the Hall. She quickly stood up and joined the huge crowd, pretending nothing had ever happened a few minutes before.
A/N: I know, it's kinda short. I'm VERY SORRY. Please don't hate me for it. KEEP REVIEWING, people!
