A/N: Thanks everyone for your support with this story. To tell you the truth I don't know how long this story is going to be. It has a life of its own. So R&R if you can that would be great.
DPOV
The next morning Vanessa and I had hardly anytime for us. We got up kind of late and barely had time to enjoy a quiet breakfast together. Before I knew it was 12 and my mother came to whisk away Vanessa to get her ready for the ball. Guys had it great give us an hour and we're ready. But women took all day. I don't know how they could stand it. The ball was supposed to start at 6, but we needed to leave at 5 because we were going to drive so as not mess up our appearance. I spent most of the day reading in my room. It was awfully lonely because my mum had my lady in another room primping her. My father popped his head in at around 3:30.
"Draco you should be getting ready."
"I will. I just got distracted."
"Well, get a move on. You got to look your best."
"Alright! I'm getting up." I tossed the book on the bed. I got up and made my way into the bathroom and turned the shower on. When it was hot enough I jumped in. I washed myself up taking care to scrub nice and good. After I was done I got out and wrapped a towel around my waist. I brushed out my hair and slicked it back. I put a lot of hair gel to make sure it stayed that way. I walked into my room and saw that my dress robes were laid out on my bed. I slowly put them on and while I was doing the bow tie my mother walked in.
"Ah very nice son. I have taken the liberty of getting something for you to give to Vanessa tonight." She said while handing me a box. I opened it up after I was done with my bow tie. Inside was a beautiful amethyst pendent with diamonds circling around it.
"Wow thanks father. I'm sure she'll like it."
"You're welcome. Come get your cloak we have to wait for them in the foyer."
"Okay."
I grabbed my cloak and walked down the stairs. My father was already downstairs. We waited for them for at least 10 minutes. The whole time my stomach was clenching in nervousness. My mother came down in a simple silver dress. She always looked good but she seemed to have toned it down a bit for tonight. I watched as my father placed an affectionate kiss on her cheek then my father lifted his eyes to the stairs and had a shocked look on his face. I followed his gaze and was I held my breath. Vanessa was gracefully gliding down the stairs in a gorgeous strapless purple gown. Her hair was done in a curly up doe and her make up was flawless. Her tattoos were even concealed somehow. She came to the last step and I grabbed her hand and brought it up to my lips. I placed a small kiss on her knuckles and she smiled. I brought my lips to her ear and whispered.
"You look stunning."
"You don't look half bad yourself." She replied. I pulled out the box from my cloak and handed it to her. She opened it up and gasped.
"It's gorgeous! Thank you."
I took the necklace out of the box and she turned around so I could clasp it on her neck. My fingers grazed her soft skin and goose bumps puckered up. She turned around and I gave her a soft kiss. My father cleared his throat.
"We should go."
"Alright"
I held out my hand for Vanessa and led her out to the waiting car. The whole car ride over there my stomach was doing summersaults. I was about to announce to the Wizarding world that I was with a muggle. A lot of people would believe it was a stunt to gain favoritism again. It might be that way for my parents, but not for me. I think Vanessa was just as nervous as me because she was silent and spent the whole time looking out the window. When we arrived I got out and went to her side and opened the door for her. She took my hand I helped her out. She smoothed out her dress. I offered her my elbow and she took it. I escorted her into the great ballroom followed by my parents. Sure enough all eyes were on us. The look on disbelief was apparent as people talked in rushed whispers. A waiter escorted us to our table and I found that we were to be seated by some of the Weasley family. I pulled out her chair and she sat down. My parents were seated at another table so we would have to fend for ourselves. Just as dinner was about to start George came with his brothers Percy and Bill with their dates. I stood up as the ladies were escorted to sit. George looked over at Vanessa and smiled.
"Wow you look stunning tonight."
"Thank you." She said with a blush
"How are you doing, Malfoy?"
"Fine thank you George."
We carried on some chatter before the feast was served. Everyone seemed impressed with her manners and the way she carried herself. George turned to her during dessert.
"I have to ask…how in the world do you meet Mr. No Muggles for me." He said pointing at me and smiling.
She laughed. "Well he was in LA and was walking on the beach and I literally bumped into him."
"Whoa wait…you bumped into her?" He said addressing me
"Yes and I'm thankful I did."
"Okay so what happened next?"
"Well we kept running into each other and got to know each other. He eventually stopped into the tattoo shop where I worked and got one done from me. A week later he asked me out and here we are."
"Aww…isn't that nice. Malfoy is a love sick puppy."
"Oh sod off." I said and he laughed.
I was actually surprised at how easily conversation had flown between all of us. Before we knew it dinner was over and the dance was about to begin. I led her out to the middle of the dance floor. We glided across the floor flawlessly. It was like one of the muggle fairy tales. I smiled at her nothing would ever compare to the way she felt in my arms. After a few dances she took a turn with George and then my father. I grabbed a drink and went to stand on the balcony to get some air. Little did I know someone followed me outside.
VPOV
I couldn't believe the fun I was having I felt like a fairy tale princess at her ball. Part of me was afraid that I would go back to normal at the stroke of midnight. Draco and I had a few dances and then George cut in. We talked quite a bit. He and I got along quite well. After awhile I was looking around for Draco but I didn't see him. I was about to go outside when Lucius stopped me.
"I believe my dear that you owe me a dance."
"Oh yes, sorry."
He took me up in his arms and led me back to the dance floor. It was so stiff and uncomfortable dancing with him.
"My dear there is some things we must discuss."
"Oh" I said with raised eyebrow
"I understand that you and Draco may be in love but it can't be that much way for much longer. Because you see he is already betrothed to someone else."
"I know he was but isn't anymore. She attacked me."
"You really think that my son would marry you. He comes from a pureblood family and will continue that line. I can guarantee this won't last much longer. Draco will do what is best for him without any regards to your feelings. He's fickle."
I pulled away from him. "You think I would believe you for a minute? You have hated me since day one."
I took off away from Lucius and made my way to the balcony to get some air. When I stepped in the doorway I couldn't believe my eyes.
DPOV
I finished off my drink and was about to go back inside when I heard footsteps behind me.
"Hello my love." The voice said. I turned around and saw Pansy walking towards me like I was her prey.
"I'm not your love, so fuck off." I said trying to walk off. She cornered me knowing full well I would never hit a woman. She ran her hands up the front of my shirt. I stared daggers down in her eyes.
"Come now Draco. We are still betrothed."
"Stop it now. I love Vanessa." I said through gritted teeth. I grabbed her hands to get them off of me. She took my temporary distraction and pushed herself against me and kissed me. I was struggling to get her away from me when I heard a voice yell.
"WHAT THE FUCK!"
I got Pansy off of me and was horrified to Vanessa standing there absolutely livid. Pansy turned around and smirked at her.
"YOU FUCKING WHORE!" Vanessa roared as she stalked towards Pansy. Pansy hugged me then apparated. Vanessa turned to me with her eyes so full of hate that it would scare the former Dark Lord.
"Vanessa it wasn't what it looked like." I said
"DON'T FUCKING LIE TO ME! I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT YOU BEING IN LOVE WITH ME WAS SUCH BULLSHIT. YOU USED ME TO GET YOUR PLACE BACK IN THIS FUCKING WORLD. I DIDN'T WANT TO BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD BE SO LOW BUT YOU'RE NO BETTER THAN YOUR PIECE OF SHIT FATHER!"
"I AM NOTHING LIKE HIM! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL! I WOULD NEVER LIE TO YOU!"
"OH REALLY? HOW ABOUT WHEN YOU KEPT FROM ME THAT YOU WERE A FUCKING WIZARD. AND I COME OUT HERE AND YOUR MAKING OUT WITH THE GIRL THAT ATTACKED ME!"
Next thing I knew she had slapped me hard. My head whipped down from the force. The physical sting didn't hurt as much as the emotional one. I tasted metal in my mouth. She stared me down with angry tears in her eyes. She ripped the necklace from her neck and tossed it at me feet.
"I NEVER WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN. BURN IN HELL DRACO MALFOY!" She turned and left. I had no voice to tell her to wait still in shock about everything. I crumpled to the floor and began to weep. I wish someone would Avada Kedavra me. A half an hour passed and my mother came out and found me.
"Draco? What's the matter?"
"She…Vanessa…she's gone." I said through sobbing
"What do you mean?"
"Pansy came up to me. She cornered me and snogged me and Vanessa saw. She's gone. She left."
My mom pulled me into a hug.
"Why is Draco blubbering like a girl?" my father drawled when he stepped outside on the balcony.
"Vanessa left."
"It's probably for the best." My mom looked up at him angry.
"How could you say something like that…unless…YOU DID THIS DIDN'T YOU?" she said pointing in his face.
"I did what is best for the bloodline."
"Oh FUCK OFF LUCIUS. She was a wonderful girl and you went off and messed up everything for the both of them."
My mother grabbed me and helped me up. She apparated us back to the manor. She put me in my room. I began to search around the room for anything of hers and I soon realized that none of her things were there. I threw myself down on the bed and cried harder. I could faintly hear my parents arguing somewhere in the manor. I soon cried myself to sleep knowing that I wanted to wake up from this horrible nightmare.
AN2: Wow writing that was intense! I know some may be offended by my colorful language but what the *bleep* is the 'M' rating for? Anyway next Chapter coming soon.
