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CHAPTER 20: I THINK I'M FALLING
OCTOBER 18th
She reread the letter in her hands. 'No, it can't be!' she thought. She couldn't believe what her eyes were seeing. The owl post was delayed and she has been waiting for it sometime now. She was close to tears and she breathed deeply as to calm her down.
"Hey…" a hand touched her shoulder and she almost jumped out of her chair. He startled her. "I was wondering-" he didn't get to finish what he was about to say because tears were starting to fall from Ginny's cheeks.
The tears unconsciously dropped from her eyes. "I-" she was at lost for words. She was beginning to have a hard time breathing. She clutched her heart and massaged it constantly. She shook her head violently and she felt someone rubbing their hands against her back.
"Ginny… what happened? Is something wrong? Did I do something wrong? Tell me!" Draco seated himself next to her. He wrapped her arms around her and rocked her gently. "Hush…"
Ginny took deep breaths and let Draco comfort her. She tried her best not to cry anymore but it was no use. How could she face her now? How could she face him now? She was so ashamed of herself.
"Shh… Breath deeply now." he let her go and cupped her chin. "Now, tell me what's wrong." Again she shook her head. "Ginny is it me?"
"N-no." she managed to say between her sobs. "N-not yo-you" she was calmer now thanks to Draco.
"Then what is it? Goddamn Ginny I don't want to see you like this! Tell me!" he demanded of her. It was true he didn't want to see her like this. Not when the other day she was happily going about the house. Not when his heart ached for her.
"Not yet. When the right time comes Draco… Please believe me." She was still hurting inside but she managed to stop her tears from falling.
"Alright I trust you but please tell me when that time comes… I would want to know what's bothering you." He lightly rubbed his hand on her cheek.
"Well-" she was tempted to say it to him right there, right not but the sound of the doorbell interrupted her.
DING! DONG!
"If that is Luna please tell her to wait here. Thank you Draco! This means a lot to me." She stood and went to freshen up.
Draco sighed as he saw her leave. What troubled her was something big and he was determined to find out. He strode to answer the door and was greeted by a smiling Luna Lovegood.
"Good Morning Malfoy! Is Ginny available?" she cheerfully said.
"Of course she is. Come in…" he opened the door for her. "She'll be here in a moment. Please sit." he led her to the living room and politely offered her a seat.
"Quite friendly today Malfoy… What gives?" she seated herself where she Ginny formerly sat.
"Draco. My being friendly isn't your concern Luna."
"Alright Draco" Luna rolled her eyes.
"Hi Luna!" Ginny gave her one of her best smiles. "I assume you are doing well with Draco?"
Luna smiled. "Is that a question or a statement? And yes you assume well. Draco and I were just talking. How have you been?"
Ginny twirled around for Luna's inspection. "I'm more than alright. So what is this I hear about you and Blaise?"
Luna chortled. "Let me guess… Draco told you. Just a few friendly calls, is it alright with you Draco if I steal Ginny for today?" she looked at Draco, who was leaning against the wall.
"As long as it's okay with Ginny then its okay with me…" he looked at Ginny, who in return just stared at him.
"Gin, it's your decision." Luna turned her gaze over to Ginny, who was still staring at Draco.
Ginny drew in a breath. She always seems so vulnerable to him when he is leaning against the wall. She found it sexy and added with his new looks… she couldn't take her eyes off him.
"Ginny! Are you even listening to me?? Hello!!" Luna was almost to the point of breaking the nerves in her neck.
"Huh? Oh sorry! Uh… yeah you can steal me." Turning her head to face Luna, blush creeping in her cheeks.
Luna gave her the 'Oh-really' looks. "Okay… now go and get your things. I'll give her back to you by the end of the day. Surely you can survive without her?"
"I can manage…" he smirked and left Luna who was waiting for Ginny.
Luna giggled as soon as Draco was out of sight. She was so happy she noticed one of those moments. It was fun watching both… Blaise had said the same thing too. He was right. They need to help their best friends.
Draco had his hands on his pockets and wore an amused grin. The way she stared at him was so… he couldn't find the word for it. Lately he noticed that she couldn't seem to keep her eyes off him and he was glad he had that effect on her. If only she knew what effect she has on him.
GINNY
"So, what's going on between you and Draco?" Luna leaned closer to the table for Ginny solely to hear.
Ginny felt blood rushing to her cheeks and she couldn't look Luna in the eyes. "Nothing really…"
Luna smiled. "You two really need some help. God you are so oblivious of the fact that Draco is in love with you. I just wish you two would notice because people around you are starting to notice and don't deny that because I've seen the way you look at him and vice versa. Look Gin, I know you more than other people do…"
"And what do you exactly mean by that?" Ginny didn't believe a word of what Luna said. 'No, it can't be… can it?'
"You're falling for the guy and it's so obvious he's falling for you." She leaned back against her chair.
"You…. are imagining stuff. That is ridiculous! C'mon Luna"
"Whatever. All I'm saying is the facts are there… accept it or live in denial."
Ginny was extremely embarrassed. She didn't know what to make out of what Luna said. "Could we just change the topic please?"
The rest of the afternoon was fun for Ginny. She was able to buy new clothes, new pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes, make-up and etc. The day was almost up and Ginny dreaded going back to the manor. She would have to face him again and pretend everything is all right when it's not.
"Are you staying here for long?" Ginny asked Luna.
"Maybe, it depends…I'll call you." When Ginny didn't give any reaction, Luna glanced her way. "What's wrong?"
"This! Everything is wrong!! Me…. Draco… Narcissa….ARGH!" she wanted to cry again.
"Darling, the only wrong thing would be to deny what your heart truly feels. Thank you for spending the day with me. I'll call you okay?" They have just arrived in the manor. Luna was just saying her goodbyes when Draco came out.
"Bye!" Luna drove and disappeared from their view.
"How was your day?" Draco asked as he stepped forward to help her with her things. The slightest touch of their hand would send shivers on Ginny's spine.
"Wonderful! I'll tell you all about it when we have dinner. Did Narcissa have any problems? I was really worried about her and I didn't know what to do and-" she was silenced by Draco's finger on her lips.
"Hush… no need to fret. She's fast asleep now. She has finished taking her medication and her dinner. What else did I miss?" he gave her a smug look.
Ginny smiled. "Nothing, I swear Draco if you aren't here I wouldn't know what to do. It makes my job a lot easier." She started for the stairs.
"So you like having me around?" he asked.
"I guess so which makes me wonder, how come I see you almost everyday here at home?" she reached her room and was followed by Draco.
'Home….she called it her home.' Draco liked that. "I don't go to the office anymore since mother had an attack. I do my work here and Blaise takes care of everything in London." He placed her things beside her dresser.
"You don't need to be here. I'm here, remember?" she cocked an eyebrow at him.
Draco was almost out of her room when he heard her. "But you like having me around…"
Ginny shrugged her shoulders and heard his footsteps fading. The only wrong thing would be to deny what your heart truly feels. What did her heart feel? Questions keep on pouring in her head as she dressed for supper.
7:30 PM
Draco waited for Ginny at the foot of the staircase. When she finally came down, he offered his arm for her to take and led her to the dining area.
They ate together in silence. Neither said a word to each other. Ginny wouldn't look Draco in the eye, afraid she might fall under his spell. He, on the other hand, hadn't taken his eyes off her. He can't tell what's drawing him to her but it was strong.
After supper they proceeded to the drawing room. "Are you going to tell me now?" Draco finally spoke.
Ginny looked up and met his gaze. Those beautiful eyes seem to captivate her every time she looks into them. "About what?"
Draco frowned. 'How easily she forgets.' "Why you were crying this afternoon."
Color drained from her face. "Oh!... it's not the time Draco. I can't bring myself to tell you even if I wanted to."
"Alright but you have to promise me… no more crying. It really hurts me to see you cry." he said.
"Why?" her question caught him off guard. He almost chocked on the brandy he was drinking.
"Why, you ask? Well... Because…uh… I don't know." He flatly replied but at the back of his mind 'Damn! What am I suppose to say to her?'
"C'mon you must have a reason." Ginny was a very persistent girl. Draco quickly noticed this.
'Think Draco! C'mon… what to tell her?' Then it hit him. "Well, if you really want to know. It's because you are my friend and also family. Families take care of each other right?"
'OUCH!' Ginny felt a hundred of arrows being shot at her heart. "Oh I see. Goodnight Draco…" she gave him a weak smile and left.
"Fuck!" Draco kicked a nearby chair. What had he done? He felt crushed when he heard disappointment in her voice. He wanted to take her into his arms and take back what he said. The look she gave him was quite enough to conclude that he'd hurt her.
Ginny didn't know how to feel. She felt pain and it was too much to bear. She felt hurt. She was beginning to have a hard time breathing again. Her breaths came in short gasps and the last thing she remembers is that her head hitting the floor.
BLAG!
Draco flung from his chair and ran to where the sound came from. Panic filled him when he saw that it was Ginny. She lay unconscious near the staircase. He quickly strode towards her and carried her to her bedroom.
He gently placed her in the middle of her bed. He sat beside her and stroked her cheeks. Her face was pale, very pale. "You scared the hell out of me Ginny." he whispered to the unconscious Ginny. He wanted to shake her so that she'd tell him what was wrong. He was so sure that it was him that caused her to faint but he would have to wait until she wakes up.
He noticed she still had her clothes on. He sighed as he started working on the buttons of her shirt. As he opened her blouse, he saw a glimpse of her breast and quickly turned around. "Calm yourself Draco. Get a grip" he told himself.
He turned around again and worked on her pants. Once everything was taken off except for her knickers and bra, he got one of her nightgowns and slip it on her. If anybody would see him right now then they would think he was raping her After all that is done, he reached behind Ginny and unclasped her bra then placed it in her dresser.
He unclipped her hair and laid her head on the pillows. She looked so peaceful laying there. He pulled the covers and carefully placed her inside. She stirred and Draco ceased his movements, only to find out that Ginny had cuddle closer to him. He smiled and continued laying her.
He gently moved away from the bed and tiptoed out of her room. "How about a nice COLD bath…"
At 3 o' clock in the morning, he was awoken by a strange feeling. He grunted and went to his study. As he was walking past Ginny's room he heard a sound. He immediately peeped inside but nothing seems to be wrong. He still wasn't contented. He checked the windows and made sure that it was securely locked.
He paused to look at the beautiful Ginny. She would probably kill him if she knew he had stripped her but what was he to do? He was about to leave her when he heard her moan. She was still asleep though… Thank God. He disregarded the thought and proceeded but she heard her moan again.
"Ginny?" he whispered but he only got a moan. 'She must be dreaming…' he went over and made sure… but boy, was he wrong. She was burning hot.
"Ginny!" he shook her lightly but she wasn't awake yet. "Damn! Giles!! Help me will you…" Giles appeared in the doorway two minutes later.
"Yes sir?"
"Uh… get me my wand will you? Ginny is burning with a fever." He stuffed her pillows and sat her up on the bed. Giles handed him his wand and he muttered a spell. "This should do it…It's at least I could do for her. It won't stop the fever but I've managed to lower it. Get me cold towels."
OCTOBER 23th
"Ginny… be with me." Her fever was up again and this time Draco couldn't lower it down. She wriggled in her bed and turned her head from left to right.
Draco saw her struggle. He sat next to her and pulled her to a hug. "Shh… Ginny, I'm here. C'mon Ginny you can do this. Shh." He rocked her gently and it calmed her down. He continued whispering sweet words to her.
He felt wet? He glanced down and saw Ginny crying. He cupped her face and searched for something. She slowly opened her eyes and hugged him. "Gin, I'm here..." he stroked her back.
She loosened her grip around his neck and looked at him. "Why did you come?"
One look at her and Draco felt pain. He caressed her cheek and looked at her straight in the eyes. She was still crying and he hated the fact that it was he who caused all this. "Oh Gin!" he kissed her. So many emotions are building inside of him and he couldn't take it anymore.
Ginny let him kiss her. She wrapped her arms around him and drew him close. She wanted to feel his warmth and damn did she miss him. He kissed her gently and also wrapped his arms around her waist. "Gin-" she cut him off by kissing him deeply.
Draco lost all his thoughts as she deepened the kiss. He slowly lifted her and laid her on the bed. He lay on top of her covering her from head to foot. 'You do realize that you're on top of her don't you?' a voice inside Draco's head said.
He was brought back to reality and pulled away from the kiss. He looked at her and said "Ginny, we can't do this…" He shook his head to tell her it was wrong. She still held on to him. "I won't take advantage of you…" it would have been alright if he didn't see the smile on her face but he did.
She pulled his head closer and whispered "I'm fully awake now Draco. Why would you take advantage of me?" her voice was low and seductive.
That was all Draco wanted to hear. When he looked at her, she bit her bottom lip. "Don't do this. You know I can't resist…"
"Cant resist what Draco? Do you like it when I'm so bold? Do you like it when I do this?" she pressed her body against his and the feel of her breasts made Draco groan.
"I can't resist you woman." He kissed her hard. The only thing left between them was her nightgown and as he was reaching for it Ginny was also reaching for his pants. It was easy getting her nightgown off but she was having a hard time getting his pants off.
His skin touched her bare skin and the warmth of it aroused Draco even more. When he heard her grumble, he chuckled. "Let me." He heard another grumble when he pulled himself away from her.
He was able to get a perfect view of Ginny and he teased her by moving slowly but she wasn't at all teased. She looked at him straight in the eye and seductively twirled the end curls of her hair. He soon joined her and covered her body with his.
His hands touched her everywhere and trailed kisses from her neck down to her cleavage and to her flat belly. She arched her back to give him more access. Draco was going crazy. He hasn't known any woman who would respond to him that way, so honestly.
Ginny didn't know what to make out of it. She was hungry for his kisses. His touch. The way his hands stroked her was… amazing. She moaned even louder when she felt his aroused member hit her thigh.
Her skin was hot from the fever but that didn't stop Draco. He brought back his lips to hers and kissed her passionately. His member was aching and he wasn't sure if he should continue this. He broke the kiss and looked at her. "Ginny, are you sure?"
She nodded and pulled him for a kiss. Draco nudged her thighs apart and positioned himself at her center. Still not breaking the kiss, he drove into her in one swift. She cried out and tears began to fall from her eyes.
Draco ceased his movements. "Baby, you're so tight… Damn why didn't you tell me?" he cursed.
"Would that have stopped you?" her voice was husky. She held him close to her body.
"Hell yeah"
"Then I'm glad I didn't… I want to move Draco." She told him the truth. She knew all about sex. That it was supposed to hurt at first and it'll be better later.
Draco was stunned by Ginny's revelation and without delaying any moment he began to move inside her. He was determined to give her pleasure more than anything. He thrusts deeper inside her until she screamed out his name and found his release. He came shortly after she did.
He slumped beside her and pulled her by the waist. "You were wonderful…" he turned her and kissed her forehead. He only got a snore from her. He smiled at how quickly she had fallen asleep.
Ginny waited for a few minutes before calling out his name. "Draco?" when she didn't hear any sound from her, she assumed that he was asleep. She played with his chest… writing to be exact and then she whispered "You were wonderful too…"
Draco couldn't understand what she was writing on his chest. He was about to go to sleep when he heard Ginny call him. He pretended to sleep and see what happens. 'There's and I… and an l, o, then followed by a v and e. He tensed for a moment and placed the words together. 'I Love…'
She didn't finish it and Draco wanted her. She snuggled closer at the crook of his neck and whispered. "I think I'm falling in love with you Dragon… " Minutes later she fell asleep in his arms.
Draco wasn't sure if he heard her right… 'Falling in love with him? It wasn't supposed to be that way… Ginny, don't do this, don't make it any harder for me…I don't want to hurt you but damn it felt good hearing her say that.' He thought. He had a smile on his face when he fell asleep and the last thought in his mind was 'I've already fallen for you Virginia…'
"Soon. Next time Virginia you're Prince won't come running here for you…. Soon…" a voice said in the shadows and disappeared.
-#-#-#-#-
As he was about to open Leah's door, it swung open revealing a pregnant Hermione. "Oh hi Draco!"
"Hello Hermione. How is the baby?"
She grabbed his hand and placed it on her stomach. "She is very healthy. How are your sessions going?"
"A girl. I'm sure Harry would like that."
"Don't tell him. He doesn't know yet. I want it to be a surprise."
Draco laughed. "Women are so full of surprises. My sessions are great. I feel much better already. Will I be seeing you at the Burrow tomorrow?"
Hermione nodded. "I miss Mum's cooking. Are you bringing the twins?"
"Even if I have to leave them, which I don't like to do, they'll just glue themselves on my leg. Anyway, I'm sure they will be happy to see Lily and James again. I have to go. Leah is going to have my head."