Okay, this is the big chapter. That's all I'm saying;) but it's not the end.
Luna's P.O.V
Shaking the obvious look of confusiong and shock off of her face, Luna found her subconciously brushing herself down and starting to walk towards Draco.
She glanced over her shoulder at Hermione and Harry who were both shaking their heads furiously at her and mouthing "No."
Luna simply nodded her head at them and signalled to them that she'd only be a minute.
She turned her head back round as she reached the Slytherin table where he was, once again, sitting alone.
She tried her hardest to smile at him, though at the sight of his face, she couldn't help but relive the rejection and dull pain she felt when he had shouted at her before.
"Can we talk?" He kept his voice low, trying not to show too much menace.
Luna sighed, she wanted to talk to him, she really did. But, she didn't want to be shouted again for altering his letter. She had done what she believed was best for Draco at the time. Plus, a little part of her wanted him to stay so she could talk to him without so much distraction.
"Not if you're going to shout at me again, no." Luna spoke up, inwardly praising herself for being brave.
She found herself shocked again when Draco almost laughed. It was the first time she'd seen him smile, even if it was only partially.
"No" he added. "I just wish to talk to you, that's all."
Luna smiled at him and sat down opposite him, waiting for him to talk.
Nothing happened. He just looked at her.
"Not here." He pointed out and stood up, observing the people around him.
Luna could visibly notice the tension between him and Harry as they left the Great Hall.
"I'm sorry." She mouthed to Hermione before they turned down the corridor.
"What is this about, Draco?" Luna asked, trying to read any kind of emotion on his face, to no avail.
"I um.." for once he seemed speechless. "Well, I...wanted to thank you, for helping me stay here and avoid that dreadful training...and I also...wanted to...apologise."
He audibly breathed a sigh of relief once the words escaped him.
Luna smiled brightly and wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him into a brief hug before quickly realising what she was doing and pulling away.
"I'm sorry" she laughed, looking at the confusion on his face. "I just...realise how hard it must be for you to apologise for something."
Draco scoffed.
"Well, if that's all, then I should probably go ba-" Luna began to be interrupted by a still stammering Draco.
"Actually, I was wondering...if we could talk again sometime, maybe I could see you tomorrow? You're not the best at potions, maybe I could help?"
"You need someone to talk to, don't you Draco?" Luna laughed.
He nodded and forced out a smile.
"So tomorrow?" She asked, still smiling.
Draco nodded again and walked back into the Great Hall, keeping his head low and skulking back to the Slytherin table.
Luna returned, and instead of going to the desolate Ravenclaw table, she went to sit with Hermione and Harry.
"What on Earth was that?" Hermione asked, smirking.
"Yes, what the hell was that?" Harry asked, his face in contrast to Hermione's as he looked genuinely concerned.
"Well I'm meeting Draco tomorrow to study for potions..." Luna began.
Harry burst out laughing "No, seriously, what was it?"
Hermione swatted the boy on the arm, making him laugh harder. "Carry on Luna..." she smiled.
"Well, he says it's for potions...but he needs someone to talk to" Luna sighed.
Harry laughed even louder.
"Harry!" Hermione hissed. "Well, I think it's a great opportunity Luna, just, remember what I said in the library will you?"
Luna nodded.
She remembered Hermione's words clearly, "Be careful." But, Luna didn't want to be careful, she wanted to delve further into Draco's mind and even befriend him.
She would just have to wait until the next day.
Draco's P.O.V
Draco's nerves peaked as the end of the day neared.
He had never really had a friend before, let alone met someone to study together.
Since their confrontation in the carriage on the first day, he had felt a bit different towards Luna. She wasn't loony, she was just different, like him. However, she was an outsider because she was weak and others picked on her, he was an outsider because he picked on others. He would have to teach her to stand up for herself. The way she was at the moment, he would never tell his friends that he was 'friends' with not only a younger girl, but a younger Ravenclaw, and even worse, one of Potter's friends.
Draco shook the thoughts out of his head and began the walk to the Ravenclaw common room.
He considered breaking through the portrait, but...he didn't feel like being himself tonight.
After a few minutes, Luna came through the portrait and smiled at him. He couldn't help but smile weakly back. Her smile was contagious, he had to admit.
"So..where do you want to study?" Luna asked, beginning to walk down the staircase.
"Have you ever been properly to the dungeons?" Draco asked.
Luna visibly tensed up "No..." she began "I heard it's really dangerous."
"No" Draco laughed "That's what people say to keep it to Slytherins only...but seeing as no one's here"
After a relatively quiet walk to the dungeons, Draco stopped in one of the deepest parts and put down his bag.
Luna did the same and sat down against the wall, pulling out her Potions textbook.
"So what did you really want to talk about?" She smirked as Draco sat down next to her.
He sighed, adding a chuckle on the end. "Why did you tamper with my letter?"
"Because, I've started to care about you. Part of me didn't want to think you would be going through torture at home" she smiled.
"It's hard, I'll admit. But...why do you care about me?" he scoffed.
"It's not impossible for people to care about you, Draco...you're a very...interesting person." She pointed out, feeling her cheeks flash red.
"Interesting? In what way?" he asked, leaning his head against the wall.
"Well, for one, I want to know more about you. I can usually figure people out instantly, but you've built up so many walls, I just want to see what's inside, just once." she smiled.
"How do you know" Draco began, smirking to himself "That behind these walls isn't another set of walls?"
"Your walls can't last forever, Draco" She sighed, opening her potions book.
"Maybe you're right, maybe you're not" He smirked at her, taking her book off her and closing it.
"This is very out of character" She laughed, turning to face him. "Maybe keeping you here over the holidays was a good idea."
"Maybe" he sighed "Though my father wasn't impressed. The letter I got back was...less than appreciative. Despite your reasoning."
They shared a few seconds of laughter. "Has anyone ever seen you like this?" Luna ventured.
He shook his head "I don't want anyone else to."
"Why? Would it ruin your reputation as the tough kid?" she teased.
"Definitley" he smirked
"Very out of character, Draco" Luna carried on.
He simply smiled leaned her head towards her, pulling her into a kiss.
Luna's face lit up with shock before she found herself deepening the kiss.
He pulled away too soon in Luna's opinion before standing up.
"I have to go." he stammered and walked purposefully into the darkness of the dungeons.
There you go, it's happened:O More drama and stuff next chapter, thank you for reading.