*I own nothing but the plot! *

Madison –

Running a brush through her thick tangle of auburn hair Madison hummed happily to herself. Pouting in the mirror she remembered the taste of Draco's lips upon hers and sighed. How did he get so perfect, she laughed to herself. Who'd have thought she'd get so corny over a guy she hardly knew? Although that was strictly true, inside her heart she felt she'd known him all her life.

Scurrying down the corridor, trying to make it on time to potions class Madison felt herself collide head first into someone sprinting in the opposite direction. "Idiot" she muttered, bending to pick up her books and raising her head to yell at the stranger she noticed Draco. "Hey!" she smiled, delighted. Unsmiling, Draco handed her a book and slunk into the classroom, leaving Madison staring after him in disbelief, a silent tear running down her cheek.

Draco –

Hating himself, Draco handed Madison her book. He tore his eyes away from that frozen smile on her face, trying to ignore the confusion in her eyes, wishing he didn't love her so much. I'm sorry, he telegraphed to her mentally, I'm sorry ok? It could never of worked out he knew that, but she was so special, so god damned sweet.

Draco rested his head in his hands, feeling her stare in his back. He wanted to explain everything to her. He wanted to hear her say it was alright and that everything could work out. But he couldn't risk his Father knowing. God knows he'd hurt her enough already.

The hour in potions was the longest in his life. As soon as Snape dismissed them, he tore out of the classroom, ignoring Madison's hurt exrpression and the aching in his heart.

Madison –

"I thought he really loved me!" she wailed, sobbing onto Hermione's comforting shoulder. "I know, I know" soothed Hermione, "but we did try to warn you Maddy. He's a bastard, just like his Father".

"He's not!" Madison yelled, remembering his kisses. He couldn't not be in love with her! She ran her finger along the cheek he had stroked so tenderly in their first kiss.

"Trust me sweetie, we've all been there" consoled Hermione, a touch of regret creeping into her voice.

Madison sighed. No one was that good an actor she decided. She'd just have to go and see for herself.

Draco –

Sitting alone again in his room, Draco heard a soft tapping at his door. He snarled as a head peered around the corner. "Madison?" he recoiled, shocked.

"draco"

"What are you… I mean, Get lost you slut" he taunted, not being able to bring himself to look in her eyes.

"I love you"

Draco's eyes bulged out of their sockets, as he brought his face on level with hers. Not daring to believe what he'd just heard. He watched fascinated as a single tear rolled down Madison's cheek.

"I love you" she gulped, "I don't know why you're treating me life this.. I…". As Draco silenced her with a passionate kiss, pulling her gently down onto his bed. Running his hand down her body, she moaned in delight as he found her and all the while they made love, Draco began to understand why love really was worth risking everything for.