Night In Your Arms
Niveria's P.O.V

"I love you Niveria Maya Kadam, and I solemnly swear never to let you go. Ever."
"I love you Niveria Maya Kadam, and I solemnly swear never to let you go. Ever."
"I love you Niveria Maya Kadam, and I solemnly swear never to let you go. Ever."

I gasped and sat up in my bed. His words echoed faintly in my head and I half expected him to be next to me and even turned to face an empty bed. My alarm clock showed 5:00 am. My hand instinctively went to my neck where my necklace had been missing for about a week. It felt odd, not being able to write in it at all…I shrugged off the sad mood and went to take a shower. Monday. Oh shit. I got ready as quickly as I could, trying not to be late for breakfast.

My friends looked alarmed as I said a waved and shouted a good morning to them, bounding to the Slytherin table as if nothing had happened at all…Draco sat right next to me causing my friends' eyes to pop out of their heads. Draco buried his nose in my hair murmuring

"I love it when you wash your hair…"
"Okaaay…"
"Is that weird?"
"Nope, not at all…" I replied grinning at him. He still had a few remnants of the previous days, but he looked a whole lot healthier. I hugged him, his words echoing in my head. He looked pleased and went to eating. It didn't matter to me as to what was on the plate. I was ravenous.

"Niveria?"
"Wha?" I asked with a mouth full of food.
"You're eating chicken."
"Oh…shit…"
"Liked it?"
"I feel so bad…"
"Just don't ever change into a chicken…" he said grinning and shoving some food into his mouth. I just raised an eyebrow at him and went back to eating. Fine, I'll never change into a chicken.

My owl Farren dropped from one of the windows. There was a package attached to her legs. I and Draco watched her descend. She cocked her little snowy head and I pet her, feeding her some chicken off my plate. She crooned happily and turned to face Draco who grinned and rubbed her head. Okay...? He then looked at me and then, grinning sheepishly, finished his breakfast and got up from the table, muttering about something to do with his satchel. I looked suspiciously at him but he just scratched his neck and bounded away. I rolled my eyes and went back to the package.

It was beautifully wrapped, with wrapping paper that was dotted with hearts and big red bow. There was note, neatly printed, and stuck onto the package. It read:

MADAM MALKIN'S ROBE SHOP

To: Niveria Kadam

From: Draco Malfoy

Happy Valentine's Day!

There was another note, Spellotaped beneath the first. I recognized Draco's untidy scrawl:

I'm more than just sorry for what happened,
I love you more than anything in the world, Niveria…
Meet me tonight 9:00pm, 17th of February at the lake where we first met.
Oh and wear this and come…
I forgot to tell you that day,

Happy Valentine's Day.

I love you…

-Draco

I smiled and tapped the piece of paper with my wand muttering "Intagrem" so nothing would spoil it. I tucked it between the pages of one of my books. I undid the wrapping and my breathing quickened as I saw what was inside. Wow.

It was a dress made of silvery material that would fall till my knees. It had a small bow at the back and had full sleeves. It cut across my shoulders like the dress I wore to the Yule Ball. I put it back into the box and smiled in delight. I put the lid back on and just gazed at it for a long time. I turned my head and saw Draco coming . His eyes fell on the box and he turned bright pink before turning on his heel and walking out of the Great Hall. I quickly shoved the box in my bag before running after him. He was making his way down to our first class, Care Of Magical Creatures, for which he'd have never been early if not for the current circumstances.

I ran as quietly as I could before finally catching up with him. I tapped him on the shoulder and he turned around, turning an even brighter shade of pink as I drew the box halfway out of my bag. Then all of a sudden he just leaned down and lightly brushed his lips to mine. Now it was my turn to go beet red. He pulled me into a hug and buried his nose in my hair.

"Thanks…" I murmured against his chest.
"Your welcome…so…"
"Mhmm?"
"Are you…you know…coming tonight?"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world…only how do I sneak out? Wait, don't answer that question."
"Can I ask you something then?"
"Go on…"
"Kiss me…?" he whispered dipping his head so his lips brushed against mine. He pulled away as someone said cheerfully.

"PDA, PDA!"
"Fyre!" I said blushing as Draco let me go.
"Well, it looked like it was getting pretty heated so I had to stop you guys before someone else did…speaking of which do you know that you were kissing right in the middle of the school grounds?"
"Shutup Fyre."
"Your face is as red as my hair." She teased. I just turned away and met Draco's gray eyes.

"Tonight, 9:00pm…" he said breathlessly and walked away from us with Blaise.

"So…how is it on your end?" I asked smirking as Fyre's hair clashed admirably with her just-as-red face.
"Good…"
"Oh?"
"It's amazing, I don't know how, after all these years we just , you know, connected, sort of and…" I listened to Fyre's cheerful babble as we walked down to Hagrid's hut, not being able to wait for tonight.

…

I dumped the books out of my bag and kept just Draco's note and the dress inside. Finally, finally the day had ended and I was already entitled to two essays just because I was daydreaming in class. Due next Monday. I groaned and took a hot bath, easing my tired bones. Now for the dressing up.

I first changed into a fly and then changed back so that I could fit the box in the extendable pouch at my waist that was always there no matter how many times I changed. It also kept everything I wanted inside and safe.

I lined my eyes with black eye pencil and mascara. My washed hair was a little wavy and I brushed it out. It had just reached past the nape of my neck and I let it loose. I put on some silver earrings the shape of stars and I was done.

I changed into an owl, like Farren, and swooped down to the lake, changing into the silver dress as soon as I was human again.

I proceeded to our clearing and found a small blanket there with a few lanterns floating midair, next to the lake.

Draco's arms went around me and he nuzzled my neck.

"You look beautiful…" He whispered in my ear. My face was hot as his warm lips caressed my face.

He turned me around and I scanned every single feature of his face…his beautiful dynamic gray eyes, brilliant blonde hair that looked like white gold in the moonlight, firmly set jaws which held his warm lips that kissed me like there was no tomorrow… He smiled, for the first time since I forgave him. This was amazing, he was amazing. His hand slowly went up to my cheek which he stroked softly. His face was close to mine and he looked deep into my eyes. Our lips were so close…

"Soul meets soul on lovers' lips" I said softly. He smiled and brought those warm lips of his even closer.
"Meet my soul, Maya…" and with that the gap between our lips ceased to exist….

Bursts of color, sparklers, fireworks…you name it…this wasn't a desperate kiss like the last time, or a sweet 'I love you' kiss either…it was more…so much more…he tasted sweet but musky...and utterly irresistible…his hands settled on my back as he pulled me closer, deepening the kiss. My hands found their way to his neck and one rested curled in his hair as it had been accustomed to doing. It was just me and him and no one else in the world…nothing would ever come between us…

When we finally broke away we were both panting for air. I felt oddly light-headed and…drunk? Yeah, drunk would be the perfect word. I sat down on the ground, giggling a little bit as Draco lifted me, bridal style, and carried me to the blanket. He set me down and sat next to me, cross legged, and put another blanket around us, as we watched the millions of stars in the sky twinkle.

"They're like diamonds…" I breathed in awe as the moon came out from behind a few stray clouds and lit up the sky, reflecting in the rippling water of the Black Lake.

"Oh! Speaking of diamonds…" Draco shrugged the blanket off his shoulders and reached into his pocket.

"Here, Niveria…" he said holding out my locket. I took one look at it and flung myself at him.

"I love you Draco Lucius Malfoy...completely and utterly love you!" I shouted happily reaching out for my locket. He raised an eyebrow and a smirk found its way onto his face.

"Here let me put it on for you…" he said advancing towards me. His hands pushed my hair away and fastened the necklace onto my neck. Before withdrawing, however, his lips brushed my exposed shoulder, sending tingles running through my spine. Oof!

I was on my back looking into Draco's endless gray eyes that looked so beautiful in the moonlight. He brought his head down and brushed my lips softly before pulling away. Oh no he didn't. I grunted in protest and pulled him to me.

"Why…do you always…pull away?" I breathed, still short-breathed from our previous kiss.
"Because I…need air?" He said, his hot breath tickling my face. His arms were around me again and I kissed him on his cheek softly whispering,

"What would I do without you?" His head was on my shoulder and kissed my neck.

"Draco…"
"What?"
"Nothing...I…"
"Spit it out…"
"Did you read my…?"
"I honestly can say that I did…"
"Which bit?"
"The poem…you write beautifully you know that?"
"I…thanks…"
"You're smart, pretty and make me laugh…you're the cause of my happiness and my worry…you're my life, Maya…" he said running a hand through his hair. I was utterly shocked. I was his life? He thought I was smart and pretty? I made him laugh?

"Don't look so shocked…it's true you know, pureblood's-promise" he said laughingly. I groaned.
"Why are you so obsessed with blood-status?"
"I-"
"It's not everything Draco…just out of curiosity would you have lo-"
"Yes."
"Really? I doubt you would've gotten within a few centimeters within the vicinity without calling me a mud-" his lips were on mine in a moment, shutting me up effectively. He pulled away, smirking. I just glared at him and went back to looking at the stars. He lay down on the blanket pulling me down with him. I put my head on his chest, listening to the rhythmic beating of his heart.

"I should probably change out of this if we're going to sleep here tonight…" I murmured, extracting myself from his arms. He just looked at me with pointed interest.

"Accio Clothes" I said. Within seconds I was hit by a bundle of clothes. I got up and began unzipping my dress when I realized Draco was just staring. I zipped it up quickly and whirled around to face him.

"Draco!"
"What?"
"Don't look!"
"Why-"
"Turn away you perv!"
"I am not!" he protested, crossing his arms over his chest, pouting a little bit.
"Then turn away!" I said, trying hard not to giggle at the look on his face. He just humphed and turned away.
"Now don't peek!"
"Dreamed of it…"
"Draco!"
"Fine, alright, sheesh!"
"I should be the one saying that, not you…" I muttered zipping out of dress and putting on my PJs as fast as I could. Once I was done I folded it up and put it in the extendable bag I'd kept from my transformation. I shrugged off my shoes onto the grass and crawled onto the blanket to sit next to Draco. He puts his arm around me and tugs me closer and I put my head on his shoulder. He yawns and I grin.

"Someone's sleepy…" I say grinning up at Draco, who rubs his eyes.
"Not me…" he says looking adorable with his sleepy face. I put a hand on his chest and push him over. He falls onto the blanket but I've forgotten that he's still holding onto me and I fall down along with him.

"Someone's getting guts…" he mutters. I'm lying right on top of him and my breathing becomes a little faster. I try to get in next to him but his arms tighten around my waist, keeping me there.

"I swear Draco, my heart's beating so fast I think it's working overtime…Stop it! You're going to kill me!" I squeal girlishly as his hands move little lower. He chuckles and lets me roll off of him. I let my breath out and crawl in next to him.

"I'm beginning to think this is a very bad idea…" I say grumpily, turning away. He just 'mhmm's and pulls me closer to him, his head shifting on the lumpy pillows. I shrug and settle myself in the crook of his neck. So warm…now I just have to trust Draco not to take off my clothes…

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