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Raven Hair Chapter 10

Bella watched Rod smirk at her as he walked down the corridor hand in hand with that Emmy girl. Why was he with him? Eugh, she couldn't think properly with the combination of alcohol and Lucius attacking her neck, which did feel good but…BELLA. CONCENTRATE. She just couldn't work boys out. She's think more tomorrow. Right now she was…occupied. Wrapping her leg around Lucius again she grinned as he pressed his lips to hers again. Just as Lucius' hands were creeping up her skirt again they heard a large squeal. They broke apart abruptly and turned around to see Narcissa stood there in her nightie with tears rolling down her face.

"Cissa?" Lucius asked before clearing his throat and shoving Bella behind him. The blonde girl just looked up with him, icy eyes filled with hurt and heartbreak. Bella stumbled behind Lucius hiccupping loudly and giggling completely unaware that her little sister was stood but a metre away.

"Cissa this isn't what it looks like!" Lucius began before he was cut off by a scream from Narcissa.

"What do you mean this isn't what it looks like?! Of course it is you bastard! You didn't want me at this party just so you could get off with someone else! Who is it anyway?!" she shouted venomously anger taking over sadness. Lucius then realized that Narcissa hadn't seen that the girl he was with was in fact her own sister. His stomach dropped. She couldn't find out, it would break her heart even more than it already was! He felt guilt settle in the pit of his stomach, something he wasn't used to feeling. He actually cared about Narcissa…it's just that her sister was so goddam hot! He panicked as Narcissa tried to peer over his shoulder. Bella

"Just some girl in a lower year, you don't need to see her, she's nothing!" He said hastily before giving Bella a shove so that she stayed hidden from view. Lucius had never felt more grateful that Bella was so slender or he could have been in a lot of trouble by now. Bella was now sprawled on the floor face down and luckily not making any noise. Suddenly a banging noise came from down the corridor.

"Run, teacher alert!" yelled a seventh-year loudly causing great commotion. Students fled in the direction of the common room running as fast as their legs could carry them from fear of getting detention or worse "Hell with Hagrid" as they liked to call it. Lucius swore under his breath, he could tell that Bella was now passed out on the floor as he could feel her heavy breathing against his leg. He couldn't pick her up in case Narcissa saw. A glimpse of that raven hair and he would be caught out. But he couldn't just leave her there to face the teacher. He groaned racking his brains for an idea. Suddenly as he caught a glimpse of a crimson curtain a brilliant idea filled his head.

"Narcissa, quick get back to the common room, you can't get into trouble- you weren't even at the party!" he said urgently giving her shove in the direction of safety.

"This is NOT over Malfoy" she spat before giving him a final glare and running down the corridor. Lucius could now hear footsteps approaching. He quickly grabbed the crimson curtain that he had seen earlier off of the wall and wrapped it around Bella hiding her from view. He couldn't risk bringing her back to the common room; Cissa would be watching him like a hawk! He picked Bella up and put her underneath another curtain knowing that she was now hidden from view. He just prayed that she didn't wake up before he had a chance to come back for her later when everyone realized she was missing. Satisfied with his work he sprinted down the corridor seconds before teachers filled the space looking for disobedient students.

Time ticked by, it was almost three in the morning and students were still throwing up and stumbling around in the common room. Lucius growled as he paced in front of the fireplace. He needed to get Bella but everyone was too busy to notice that she was gone so it would deeply suspicious if he then bought her back. Only a few people had seen their little "session" and unfortunately that included Rodolphus who was sure to tell Narcissa that it was Bella that Lucius had been fooling around with. Rodolphus was one of the people still up, he was sat on a nearby sofa glaring harshly at Lucius. Emmy was cuddling into him but she could get no response. He knew Lucius was hiding something and he was pretty sure that it had something to do with Bellatrix. Lucius was obviously stressed about something, he kept running his fingers through his ridiculous hair and sneaking glances at the clock. Rodolphus had obviously noticed Bella's absence and he was starting to get worried. The combination of her absence and Lucius' continuous fretting caused him to feel uneasy. What if something had happened to her? What if she was in trouble? What if she was hurt? He knew he shouldn't care, she deserved to be hurt. She'd hurt him enough. Goddamit, he always won the game! He'd never met a girl that was equally as smart and as devious as him. He needed another way. Jealously wouldn't work, she was too good at playing that game. He needed to do something that would shock her. A duel? No. He hated to admit it and never would to another soul but he would come off worse if he challenged her to anything physical. Pranks? Yes that sounded good. He would plan a few, but he needed something more powerful. How could he completely catch her off guard? Then he had it. Kindness.

Standing up suddenly shoving Emmy away Rodolphus glared at Lucius before striding towards the door.

"Roddy where on earth are you going baby?!" Emmy declared, pouting.

"I'm going to find Bellatrix" he stated not being able to resist looking back to see Lucius' reaction. He was not disappointed. Lucius snapped his head round to face Rodolphus, the shock evident on his face.

"Why would you want to do that? Bella's fine, she's a grown up girl Rod. She can find her own way back." Lucius challenged him, putting on a civil expression.

"Oh shut the fuck up Malfoy. I know what you did with her. There's no point trying to be all civil now. Mates don't do that sort of thing." Rod spat shaking his head. Meanwhile Emmy was still sat on the sofa pathetically whimpering.

"B-but why would you want to Roddy? You don't even like her!" She whined. Rodolphus toned his anger down realizing how careful he had to be. He might still need Emmy in his plan. He couldn't let he realize how much he liked Bellatrix.

"She's a fellow Slytherin isn't she?" he asked rhetorically, " That's what Slytherin do, they help eachother out." And with that he strode out of the common room ready to search.

Rodolphus peered around the corner of the hallway looking for any signs of life. Deciding that the coast was clear he crept around the corner and into the corridor that everyone had been partying in. It was a tip. He had no idea how he was going to find Bellatrix. She was clearly off her head at the party and was probably passed out somewhere around the castle. Or worse she could still be stumbling around god-knows-where. He groaned as he thought of the possibilities. All he had to work with was that he knew Lucius had something to do with it. But why? Eugh this girl was so…so…so...difficult! He walked down the corridor inspecting the mess. Empty bottles of firewhiskey, smashed glass, bits of material. Whoever was nominated to clear up this time got the bad end of the deal.

He carried on walked until he got to the corner where he first saw Bella and Lucius. He grumbled as he felt the anger build up inside of him. How could his friend do something like this to him?! He had a strong urge to hit the wall Lucius had previously pressed Bella against, his eyes filled with lust. Lust. That was all Bella was used to. Men looked at her as if she was a raw steak ready to be gobbled up. She was undeniably stunning with her big dark eyes and masses of raven curls that framed her pale face. She was a poison rose. Never shown any love, just sought after for her looks. Rodolphus knew very well that Bellatrix's father used her to seal deals. It was sick. He would invite his "friends" over to his house and have Bella sit in some of the meetings. She was like an ornament. The men would leer at her and would immediately try to impress Cygnus Black resulting in better deals.

Rodolphus sniffed. He supposed it wasn't Bella's fault she was so cold and snobby. He just wished he could show her that he was different. But he had too much pride. He was Rodolphus Lestrange and he would not let Bellatrix Black win their childish game of who would give in to the other's affection first. No, he had to keep his pride and reputation. But it was at that moment that he realized that he had found a girl who had beaten him, who had resisted his charm. She was his equal and that was what made her so perfect.

Rodolphus managed to control his anger and instead of hitting it he leant against the wall next to a pile of curtains. He was racking his brains trying to decide where to search first. He scuffed his feet along the floor before hitting something hard. He made a confused grunt before prodding the hard object again with his foot. Only then did he hear the quiet sound of snuffling coming from within the mound of curtains. He had been so wrapped up in his thoughts he had been listening to any sound at all! Rolling his eyes he pulled away the curtains to reveal a very bewildered but sleeping Bellatrix Black.

He allowed himself to chuckle as he took in the sight of her. Her mascara was smeared down her face and lipstick smudged right down to her neck. Her was-straight hair was now springing back into its usual ringlets. Despite her situation she looked rather peaceful led there on the floor, limbs sprawling out at all angles. Rodolphus bent down and tucked a dark curl behind her ear. He gasped at how soft her skin was. He couldn't resist gently cupping her face, stroking her cheek lovingly. She was so helpless. He grinned knowing she was the one. Sighing he picked her up ready to carry her back to the common room. He scooped her into his arms bridal style and felt his heart flutter as she subconsciously snuggled into his chest. He stood there for a moment just savouring this odd sign of affection before snapping out of his trance and making his way back to the Slytherin common room. Whispering the password as to not wake the slumbering girl in his arms he climbed in taking extra caution as to not to bump Bella's head on the way in.

"Bells!" Lucius exclaimed feeling a rush of relief passing through his body as he saw Rodolphus return with the girl limp in his arms.

"Shut up you dickhead-she's asleep!" Rodolphus half whispered, half snarled feeling fire in his stomach at the sight of the pathetic blonde.

"Alright calm it mate!" Lucius quipped holding his hands up in mock surrender.

"Don't you dare call me mate, not after what you did tonight!"

"Oh come on Rodolphus, seriously?!"

"Yes. You know how much I like Bella, YOU KNEW."

"You never told me that you "liked" her, I thought you just had the hots for her."

"Oh bullshit! Don't try and deny it Malfoy. And to think you led her little sister on as well!"

Lucius looked down at this remark and Rodolphus knew that he had won the argument. It was now silent in the common room, Rodolphus had been gone for quite some time while he was mulling over his thoughts. Only Lucius had managed to stay awake long enough probably out of guilt and worry. Feeling victorious Rodolphus looked at Lucius and then towards the boys' dorms door. Getting the message Lucius headed off, his head hanging in shame. Rodolphus stood for a moment with Bella still in his arms before supposing that he had to take her to her room. He started towards the girls' dorm before remembering with glee that he couldn't enter as he was male. This made him feel extremely happy as no one else was around to take Bella in and he wasn't about to shout someone down at half 4 in the morning. He just supposed that he would have to put Bella on the sofa. He laid her down gently laughing softly as she groaned in her sleep and buried her head into the cushions. He didn't want to leave her there alone although he knew nothing would happen to her. Deciding to take the risk of being castrated in the morning he laid next to Bella on the sofa, wrapping an arm around her waist. He hadn't felt so happy in a long, long time. He buried his face in her thick hair and grinned as she shuffled back into him sensing his warmth. That night Rodolphus fell asleep in a state of bliss.

A/N Aaaw cute don't you think? So what will happen when morning comes? What will Bella's reaction be?! You'll have to wait to find out!;) Please review/follow/favourite if you liked it! :) xxx