Title: Underwater (MK)
Rating: T
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Marcus/Katie
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 324
Notes: This collection will feature 365 chapters, with 365 prompts. Hoping to finish it within 2017. The chapters will feature two pairings at a time, for 37 chapters, and then change to two new pairings.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: 2017 Event: 365 Drabbles - Prompt - Underwater
Katie felt like she was underwater. She felt like if she opened her mouth to breathe, she would choke on a mouthful. She felt as if she was suffocating as she stared into her boyfriend's—no, make that ex-boyfriend's—eyes. "You're breaking up with me? Why? I thought you loved me."
Marcus opened his mouth, probably to spew something along the lines of 'I don't love you anymore.'
She held up her hand to stop him. "I don't want a lie. I'm good at reading people. That's how I knew you were serious when you told me you wanted to be with me two years ago. And I know you love me. I see it in your eyes. So tell me, the real reason you're breaking up with me. I want the truth."
Marcus looked away. "My dad is pushing me to join You-Know-Who."
"Do you want to?" she slowly asked, no judgment in her voice.
"Before I met you, the answer would have been yes," he answered honestly.
She nodded. "And now?"
"And now, you opened my eyes, and I realize being a Pure-blood doesn't really mean much, especially when one looks at witches like Hermione Granger. I don't want to join him, but I'm not sure I can stand up to my father, and I don't want you dragged into it or put into danger because of our relationship."
She crossed her arms. "Marcus, I'm a big girl. I can make my own decisions, and I can certainly protect myself. And when you stand up to your father, you won't be alone. As long as I'm there, he won't be able to force you to take the mark."
Marcus searched her eyes. "You know you're too good for me, right?"
Katie nodded. "I know, but I love you anyways."
Marcus' lips quirked into a small, barely-noticeable smile. "I love you, too."
"I know, and that's why I'm not letting the breakup happen."
