Chapter 13: interruptions

Previously:

As Ginny got ready she was blissfully unaware of Lavender's quiet scheming, which was probably quite a good thing, as well, she would have hit the roof if she had known, and if Ginny hadn't arrived at the time she did, she mightn't have accidentally overheard the conversation she did.

Draco really didn't understand why Blaise was making such a big deal about it, sure he could see why he was a bit on edge, but was it really necessary to turn it into such a big thing?

Blaise threw his hands up in frustration as the two walked down the corridor, whilst exclaiming loudly, 'God Draco! Surely you of all people would get it, get this I mean, seriously… how would you feel if it was you? Or if you were in my position?'

Draco looked up at him, and a slight smile came to his lips.

'Look, Blaise, as much as I think Luna is great and all, no I do not this I would be in the same situation as you, because, well she's just not my type…'

'Ha!' Blaise whipped around to face Draco, giving him his best worried but withering glare, 'you know what I mean! Stop kicking in with the avoidance! You know I meant with her. So how would you feel if it was her?'

'Her?' Draco raised his eyebrows, 'wow, your skills of being specific amaze me Blaise… but yeah, if it was "her" obviously I'd feel… worried, hesitant, and nervous, be wondering how she'd take it. But' Draco paused, smiling slightly, 'I guess it comes back to the fact that I know she'd probably, if the timing was right, be quite happy to, and would wouldn't find it the imposition you make it out to be! And I think Luna would have the same reaction…'

Blaise shook his head 'I know, I know, but GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!' He looked around, his eyes briefly, skittishly, unseeingly scanning the hallway. 'It's just really crazy, you know, because I know all this, I know that it's probably not going to be that bad, but, well, it doesn't really help because I still feel like the end of the world is approaching'

'The end of the world?' the blond raised an eyebrow sceptically.

'Yes, Draco, THE END OF THE WORLD'

'Dramatic much?'

'Oh, I thought you knew me by now'

'Touché'

Blaise laughed jollily 'so made any more plans to get a certain Gryffindor…?' he asked Draco as they rounded the corner. 'Have you told her how much lurrvvvve her?' he asked teasing.

'So who are you in love with Draco?' Luna asked casually, causing the two boys to spin wildly around in shock, to come face to face with an amused Luna and a somewhat emotionally conflicted Ginny.

'Ah! Well you see my dear Ginevra…' Blaise started to say as Draco attempted to burn him with his eyes, 'our dear friend Draco here has a bit of a problem-'

'Blaise!' Luna sang out cheerfully, 'I thought you had said you wanted to meet with me earlier so we could talk…'

'That is true' a look of apprehension flashed across his features.

'I'm sure the two lovebirds will be able to make it to the party by themselves' Luna teased as she pulled Blaise away.

'I heard that Luna!' Draco and Ginny called out in a terse unison as Blaise laughed.

'Gosh they're frustrating sometimes!' Ginny let out, expressing both her exasperation and amusement 'they really are quite the pair'

'That they are' he replied, and they began to walk, slowly, to the party together, occasionally sneaking a glance at the other.

As she walked, she found herself biting her lip, confused, trying to make sense of what she had head Blaise and Draco talking about "have you told her how much lurrvvvve her?" ok, female, obviously, but who? As far as she was aware Draco was really only close with their group of friends and Pansy –and all those girls were taken, and she was the only one left. But it couldn't be her. And Blaise's tone was teasing, so it could have been nothing. Yes. That was it. It wasn't anything, it was nothing.

She tried to ease her thoughts, soothe her reaction; she hated to think that he didn't like her, that he wouldn't like her, it felt like it was a form of pain, not having him, not being his. Him not being hers, and hers alone. She found herself drifting subconsciously towards him, closer to him, so close she could almost feel, she could sense his movements.

He could feel her coming nearer and nearer, coming closer, so close that he felt his hand itch at his side as he fought the compulsion to swing it over her shoulders, or to grab her hand.

He looked down at her, watching the way her moved gently with her every movement, the way her green ribbon –that ribbon that reminded him of wildflowers and fields, and of her spirit -glinted cheekily in her hair, the way an endless sea of red seemed to flow, cascade down her back.

He took a deep breath, causing her to look up at him with bright eyes, and her head tilted in way of question. He smiled, quite serenely, quite comfortably down at her, his eyes lively and dancing.

'Ginny,' she looked up at him, and felt the corners of her mouth rise up involuntarily.

'Do you-'

He was stopped by the sound of Luna's high, lilt-filled voice, Ginny and Draco both looked curiously, and slightly annoyed at the couple behind the statue, 'I don't think I could ever have a problem with meeting your parents'

'Uh, because they would probably crush you with their enthusiasm?' came his reply.

'Oh!' Luna smiled at the couple, 'well I guess it's good to see you both again…'

Draco turned to Ginny. 'As I was saying before we were interrupted… do you mind?' he said, as he took her hand in his, and placed a silver chain with small cuts of peridot in it around her wrist. He continued to speak; 'I had been planning on giving it to you later, for the ball, but well, I thought it would be a good away of commemorating the end of the match,' his mind flashed briefly to the feel of his arms around hers, the flicker of when her lips touched his, 'you know, our first win.'

A/N: Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Let me know :)

Thankyou muchly to twilightluver39 and Jamiegirl123 for reviewing, it makes the writing process so much easier, and helps to keep me motivated :)

If you're wondering why I chose the stone peridot there are several reasons; one because the colour would go nicely with her green ribbon, and secondly it's supposed to help with healing, and feelings of hurt and promote happiness, which I feel is a nice, neutral stone for Ginny to have at this stage, as their relationship so far is mainly about them starting to work and fall for each other; thus I feel this stone represents this caring nature!