Hello everyone. I realize it has been quite a while since I have updated. But I do have my reasons for this. First off since I updated last I have been working quite a bit. A couple weeks later I then started up school again which between the two is taking up a lot of my time. I apologize for taking a while, but you must realize that its not realistic for me to update every week like I did beforehand when I had more freehand. Another reason I guess why I haven't updated is because its a big pain to type of the chapters from my notebooks, since I have originally written them down in notebooks. However, I shouldn't leave you waiting for as long as I did. We'll find a happy medium, I was thinking every two weeks would be reasonable. Since a lot of people on here update once a month, so twice a month would be awesome. Anyways, I know this chapter is short, but I'm not feeling well so it took me a while to type this up. Enjoy everyone! I do not own Harry Potter.


The next morning Jess woke up not knowing exactly how she should feel. For one she felt happy butterflies buzzing around in her stomach when she thought back to her and Draco kissing. But at the same time she felt an immense amount of doubt. Could she really trust Draco? Or was this all a brilliant rouse to make her susceptible and when she least expect it back her into a corner and deliver the final blow. That thought caused Jess to jump in her bed and emit a small gasp. Would he really do that to her? Upon closer inspection of the situation, Jess realized a few things. One, this was Draco Malfoy she was dealing with. He could easily try and trick her. Hitting her where it hurt most. His past record was not in his favor. And two, this was all rather sudden wasn't? But at the same time Draco had given her such proof that made her think this was in fact real. But that's where his past came in play. After all his father was one of the masters of the art form of lying, as much as she hated to admit it. Jess didn't know what side to choose at the moment. She really, deeply and sincerely wanted to believe Draco. To make all of this work, but her doubts were strong and almost overpowered her. Sighing, she sat in a more comfortable position on her bed. Why had he waited until she broke up with Harry to gush out his feelings? That's it! Draco wanted to get her when she was down. He wanted to lull her into a false security. But as plausible as that sounded, why couldn't she believe it? Was it because she loved him? Or because she knew he was right? This question would take a while to figure out.

Care for Magical Creatures was first on the docket today. Jess decided she really didn't want to deal with the whole awkwardness of not being with Harry anymore yet still hanging out with him. She opted for sticking by Hermione's side. Harry chose Ron.

Draco walked down and saw Jess talking with Granger. A soft smirk contorted on his lips as he now knew that he didn't have to compete with Potter for Jess. It was a great feeling, finally getting the girl he had subconsciously wanted to be with for months. But he decided to ease up for the first couple days so that Jess had enough time to get over Potter. It would be a miserable few days not being able to meet up with her, but he knew the wait was worth it. Soon class began and that was the end of his thought on the matter.

Hagrid seemed to notice the rift between the golden troop, though he decided to ask them about it later. He rambled on for most of the class period while everyone or some people took notes. He got Harry alone afterwards and asked him what was wrong. What Harry told him, he surely was not expecting. Hagrid gave Harry his sympathy and told him that everything would be okay. Oddly enough Hagrid's words did comfort Harry.

The next class period dragged on for what seemed like forever. But wasn't that what History of Magic was always like? Professor Binns droned on in the same monotone voice he always did. The sleeping powder affect of his voice had half the class either already asleep or barely hanging on by a thread. Jess was being preoccupied with thoughts of the blonde Slytherin that was not present in the room. She almost wished he was so she'd have something pleasing to look at. Jess casually glanced over to see Hermione scribbling away. How in the world she managed to act like she was actually enjoying the lesson she had no idea, nor did she really want to know. It probably had something to deal with splitting your brain down between the two hemispheres. And that did not sound pleasant in the slightest.

The students literally ran out of professor Binns class at lightning speed. Neville tripped and stalled the forward progression out of the room. Many groans sounded as he scrambled back on his feet and stepped to the side. They went to their next class which was Potions.

Professor Snape stalked into the room and didn't pay much attention to the students. He moodily sat behind his desk and mumbled while flipping through a Potions book. His voice was soft when he decided to speak. "You will have a substitute next Friday." The class looked around in surprise. Never before had Snape missed a chance to torture them. Next Friday would be like a mini-holiday. This brightened everyone's mood as Snape began the lesson. Soon enough the class ended and the weekend began.

Jess decided that not talking to harry would be the best idea. Instead she walked around the castle until she found who she was looking for. She tugged on the Ravenclaw girls' sleeve. "Hey Rachel?"

The short haired girl looked down at her with a smile on her face. "Jess! I haven't seen you in a while!"

"It has been a while hasn't? Can I talk to you in private?"

"Sure, let's go outside." Rachel led the way out into the snowy grounds. She brushed the glittering snow off one of the benches and sat down. "So, what did you want to talk about?"

Jess sat down next to her, but didn't look at her. Instead she gazed onto the never ending sheer of fluffy snow. "I broke up with Harry."

She blinked and looked at the Gryffindor girl. "When did that happen??"

"Last night."

"Why, Jess?"

"He loves Ginny, not me."

"But… You said that you broke up with him."

"I couldn't live the lie anymore." Jess replied half-heartedly.

"Jess…" She pulled her into a hug. "I'm sorry; I know you liked Harry a lot."

"You know Rachel, I realized something."

"What's that?"

"I wasn't in love with Harry."

Rachel looked at her confused. "What are you talking about?"

"I love him as a best friend, or a brother, nothing more."

"Oh… Then I guess it's a good thing you broke up with him."

Jess nodded, not really paying attention to a word she said. Her mind was on a completely different subject, but at the same time not. She thought of the cocky Slytherin and a smile tugged at her lips. Truly she had been in denial for a long time. Just thinking about Draco made her smile. Why had she doubted her feelings for so long?

Rachel looked over at her. "Any reason that you're smiling, when I mentioned you broke up with your friend?"

She blinked and looked up at Rachel. A light blush crossed over her cheeks. "I was thinking about something else."

"Oh, a someone you mean?"

"Yeah…" She looked down at her hands, the blush growing in intensity.

One of Rachel's eyebrows rose in curiosity. "Oh? Care to tell me who?"

"It's just a stupid crush." Jess muttered under her breath.

Jess let out a heavy sigh and looked right into Rachel's brown eyes. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you."

Rachel looked back into Jess' emerald ones. "Try me."

"Draco Malfoy."

She blinked as her eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "What?"

"Draco Malfoy."

"What about him?"

"That's the name of the guy I like."

Rachel looked at her horrified. She looked at her as if Jess had been brutally maimed right in front of her eyes and the person didn't finish the job, so they left Jess there twitching and to die a slow death. After a minute of pure silence between the two, Rachel couldn't help but laugh. "You had me fooled there for a minute. I thought that you actually meant that you like Draco Malfoy."

Jess ran a hand through her hair. "That's exactly what I meant Rachel. I like Draco."

She paled as if on command. "How?! Why?! He brainwashed you didn't he?? It's just some sick game that he's pulled on you!"

"I didn't say he liked me back" Jess snapped.

Rachel sighed, she noticed how annoyed Jess was with Draco rejecting her. "You really like him don't you?"

"I'm afraid so. Please don't tell anyone."

"I won't. Just stay away from him. He might figure it out and try to exploit it."

Jess simply nodded and stood. "I better get going. I'll see you later." She couldn't keep her promise, he already knew. Jess slowly made her way back to her room and cracked open her Transfiguration book. Hopefully he'd just forget she had said anything, and they'd go back to hating each other. After all, it would be much safer for both of them it they didn't let their feelings get involved.

The weekend went by quickly as did the first couple days of the week. Jess was now positive that Draco had set this whole thing up. She hadn't heard from him since Thursday and it was now Tuesday night. She and Hermione were in the library studying as usual. Harry had been distant over the last few days but she didn't expect different. Ron was actually being a good friend and hung out with Harry as Hermione gravitated towards Jess.

"I hope this whole thing passes soon." Jess whispered to the bushy haired girl.

"It will Jess, Harry isn't as stubborn as Ron can be. And we're fortunate that he isn't or that you aren't for that matter."

"Yeah, that would be bad." Jess gave her a small smile.

Hermione grinned as well. "So, how are you feeling?"

"I feel pretty good considering the circumstances."

"It'll get better Jess. Just give it some time."

"I know 'Mione. Thanks for being so understanding." A light smile crossed over Jess' lips.

"Anytime Jess, that's what I'm here for." The two continued their work in relative silence. But the silence was lighter and comfortable. The tension in the air was all gone.

Draco still hadn't sent her an owl. He wasn't sure if he had allotted her enough time. But as Monday passed and Tuesday was now almost over, he felt that he had waited long enough. At the end of Care for Magical Creatures, Draco tried to get her alone, but Granger was right at her side, attached to the hip. He sighed softly in frustration, wishing the know it all would give her breathing room. They hadn't had any classes together so he would have to wait until tomorrow. He went up to his room and sat down at the desk the four boys shared. Draco grabbed out a parchment and bottle of ink. He stared at the blank parchment for a moment, not sure what to write. It had to be good and at the same time convey his message to her. He wanted to see her, and soon. The weekend had gone by fast for everyone except for him. Draco had to keep up the façade of hating her and ignoring her, which he was able to successfully do on the weekends. The parchment looked back at him in question, waiting for its instructions. He sighed, setting down the quill and holding his head in his hands while he thought. Whatever he decided to write, Draco knew that it couldn't sound desperate. That would scare her off most likely, but e needed to see her and soon. An unsettlingly feeling came over him as he opened his eyes. Perhaps he had waited too long? Jess could be mad at him for not saying anything sooner. Draco quickly concentrated on his current task and wrote Jess a short letter. He read it over twice before folding it up and putting it in an envelope and wrote her name on the front of it but nothing more. Draco then opened his window and looked around in the pitch black. "Aeolus!" He shouted in a hushed tone. His beautiful Eagle owl flew over and landed on the windowsill. Draco attached the letter to his leg. "Deliver this to Jessica, first thing in the morning at breakfast." The owl hooted softly and leapt off the windowsill and back out into the black night. Draco walked back to his bed and began his homework. He finished all that he needed for tomorrow before falling asleep.


I think its quite realistic for her to doubt Draco's true affections. I mean honestly wouldn't you be the same way? I know the end of the previous chapter was a bit cheesy, but hopefully this will make up for it. Love can't always be easy, haha. I would like to thank you all again for reading and reviewing. Hopefully it won't take me as long to update this time. Until next chapter! Please read and review!