Disclaimer: How many times do I have to tell all of you (14 times, I think) that I am not J.K. Rowling!!
A/N: Another chapter… yehey! Sorry, a bit short. I wrote this when I'm sleepy already. Enjoy!
Chapter 14: Being Watched
"Wow, you are actually early, Malfoy!" Hermione exclaimed in mock astonishment. She was again sitting at the couch in the Heads' Dormitory.
"Whatever, Granger," Draco said, rolling his eyes.
The Head Girl smiled. "Come on now, Malfoy, I want to finish our patrol early."
And together, they started to patrol. They first patrolled the floor where their dormitory was located.
As usual, Draco insults Hermione. The brunette retorts something witty, making Draco speechless. Then, she would look smug. If Draco rolls his eyes, her smug look then changes into a smirk.
Again, the blond stares at the smirk. He can't help but to think that Blaise was right for saying that Hermione Gardner can smirk as perfectly as he can. The blond almost found the smirk on Hermione's face attractive. Almost only, of course.
"Watch it, Granger," Draco said, "you're stealing my smirk."
Hermione's smirk widened. "Well, Malfoy, you're not the only one who could smirk."
Draco rolled his eyes. Then, they started to patrol again until the brunette came into a halt. Draco looked at Hermione questioningly. "Hey, Granger, you might as well start moving your feet if you want to finish this patrol early."
Hermione only looked at Draco. But the blond noticed something at the brunette's brown eyes. Fear. She was definitely afraid.
"Granger?" Draco asked.
"Someone's staring at me, Malfoy," Hermione whispered, looking around frantically.
Draco scoffed. "Granger, you are always being stared at. I hope you noticed it. So, stop being paranoid."
"Malfoy, I know I'm always being stared at!" Hermione exclaimed, frustrated that she can't find the owner of the eyes. "But I know this kind of staring. I can feel it. And for your information, this staring means something bad."
The blond looked at Hermione curiously. "What are you talking about, Granger?"
"Malfoy, I think it is better if we go back to the dormitory," Hermione said, fright evident in her voice. She walked towards Draco a little closer (the blond felt uncomfortable) and together, they went back to the Heads' Dormitory.
Days passed by and Hermione grew frantic and frantic. She knew a particular person was following her everywhere, watching her every move. She knew she has a stalker, a scary stalker actually. Now, she couldn't and wouldn't dare go anywhere alone. If she needs to go to the girls' bathroom, she asks Ginny or Luna or both to come with her. When she's going back to her dormitory, she needs to be with one of her friends. She even goes to the library seldom already. That's how she was afraid of her stalker.
"Oh Merlin," Hermione said, stirring her tea (gave by Mindy) in her terrace. Ginny and Luna were with her too.
"Stop worrying, 'Mione, we are here with you," Ginny assured. "Your stalker can't come near you."
"Ginny's right, Hermione," Luna said.
"Oh, why do I have to have a stalker whose scaring me to death?!" Hermione exclaimed.
Dear Diary,
I'm a frantic student right now and I have a very good reason why I am like this – someone's stalking me. Merlin, yes! I have a stalker. I don't know what he wants from me. Everywhere I go, I know that he is there because of his stare, his intense stare. I can't go anywhere without someone with me. I want to tell it to my parents, badly, but I don't want to bother them. I don't want them to worry for me.
I really know that this stalker of mine has some bad intentions towards me. I know, I feel the way he stares at me. Oh, please Merlin, protect me from my stalker. I already told this to my friends and I am thankful they are always there to stay with me. Oh, I really know this would happen to me once I am exposed to the Wizarding World as their lost Princess. I know this couldn't be avoided.
I have to stop here. Goodnight.
Frantic,
Hermione
P.S.
I hope I wouldn't have nightmares.
A/N: End of chapter!! Sorry, so short. Review please. :p