Ahhhh don't hurt me! I know its been a while since I updated and I did say I would have it finished within the week but my damn social life is getting in the way, lol. See, now I have a boyfriend who actually wants to spend ALL his time with me :D
So, no more promises except for that I will definitely be finishing this story. It definitely has an end!
I'm in a rush to get this updated so no shout outs SORRY L . Next chappie will have EXTRA LONG answers to all questions and stuff. OK? GOOD
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Chapter 17: Do you want me?
Draco watched silently as Ginny willingly let Tom push her against the wall, kissing her neck savagely. His blood began to boil as the pair engaged in another heated kiss. This was not what he expected. Dumbledore had said to be prepared, but this was too much. Ginny let out a loud moan causing Draco to feel physically sick. He had to stop this. Now.
He heard Tom whisper something but couldn't quite make out what it was. Breathing deeply, he took a few moments to regain his composure.
"Virginia," he drawled.
Tom turned around while Ginny just froze.
"Draco Malfoy," Tom drawled detaching himself from Ginny. "Seems we have a visitor my love."
Draco watched expressionless as Ginny slid down the stone wall, her head in her hands. He felt his heart twinge as Ginny let out a shriek of frustration and then locked her gaze with his.
Draco didn't let any emotion emanate from his eyes. He couldn't just throw his heart out in front of her like that just to get tossed aside so that she could join the ranks of his father. Because she obviously wanted that. Why else would she be doing those things with the bloody dark lord?
Ginny's eyes pleaded with him to say something. Anything. She would even accept angry words from the blonde. But no reaction? She didn't think she could handle much more of Draco not showing what he was feeling.
Tom watched the exchange with interest and jealousy. How he loathed jealousy. And that boy for making him feel it. He didn't miss the way Ginny was looking at the young Malfoy. She really felt something for him. But she wasn't going to get him.
'Virginia is mine,' he thought firmly.
"I hate to interrupt this touching moment," he drawled sarcastically, "but I believe Virginia and I were in the middle of some important business."
Draco raised an eyebrow. Oh how he wished he could just wipe that smug expression off Tom Riddle's face. Of course, Tom being a rather powerful dark wizard and all, it probably wouldn't be a very wise decision.
"Actually," Draco replied adopting a superior tone, "I've come to take Virginia back. Seems whatever….." Draco forced himself not to grimace as he remembered what he had seen a few moments before, "…business it is that you were in the middle of, isn't as important as the business I have with her as of now."
Ginny looked from Draco to Tom. Maybe Draco would forgive her? He still wanted to take her back.
'Yeah right,' she thought, 'he'll never talk to me again once we get out of this. He's only doing it because not even Draco Malfoy is cruel enough to leave someone at the hands of the dark lord.'
Ginny snapped out of her reverie when Tom let out a cold chuckle.
"I don't think you understand, Malfoy," he said in an almost amused tone, "Virginia doesn't want to go back, do you Virginia?"
Tom looked down at Ginny menacingly when she didn't reply.
"Do you Virginia?" he asked again.
Ginny's heart leapt into her throat. Of course she didn't want to stay here! But what would Tom do if she said she wanted to go back with Draco? She knew very well what Tom was capable of. If it put Draco in danger, she wasn't prepared to do it.
"I – I .." she stuttered looking from one boy to the other.
Draco strode over to her and leaned down next to her. Taking her face in his hands he said quietly, "Come on, Gin. Your brother and Granger….they all want you back."
Ginny looked up into his eyes and noticed they had softened visibly.
"Virginia," Tom drawled, "tell the boy you're staying."
Ginny sighed tiredly.
"But do you want me back?" she whispered to Draco trying desperately not to cry.
Draco's face hardened.
"Are you coming with me or not?" he asked standing up to loom over her.
"Yes," she whispered, a tear rolling down her cheek.
She stood up and looked at Tom defiantly.
"I'm sorry Tom," she said firmly, "but I can't be your queen. Why would you want me anyway? I'm just a red headed, muggle-loving Weasley. What would I have to offer you?"
Tom's face contorted into rage. "You're not sorry!" he seethed, "you're in love with the boy aren't you? Well Virginia, time to face facts. He doesn't love you. No one loves you. No one but me. You will be my queen Virginia. Anyone else will not do."
Draco snorted.
Tom turned on him. "What?!" he shrieked.
"Don't mind me," Draco spat.
Tom shot Draco a murderous glare.
Ginny shook her head. "You don't love me."
Tom ignored her. He simply smirked at Draco who was shooting him a cold stare.
"So Virginia, it's time to choose. Me, the powerful dark lord who has everything to offer you, or the boy."
Draco looked nervously across at Ginny. Who would she choose? There was no way in hell she would ever side with the dark lord. Or at least hat was what he thought before he interrupted….things.
Ginny scowled. She knew it wasn't a good idea to argue with Tom but she couldn't help herself. She was sick of being manipulated.
"What you said about how no one will ever love me, Tom; you're right. That's probably true," she replied raising her voice slightly, "But you don't love me. You have never loved me and you will never love me. So don't patronise me and insult my intelligence."
Draco cleared his throat. "Gin, I think you should sh-"
"I'm not finished yet, Malfoy," Ginny said swirling around and glaring at the blonde.
Draco held his hands up in defeat and backed off.
"I know that Draco doesn't love me," she continued, "because lets face it, why would he after seeing his girlfriend betray him like that? But there is a bigger chance that Draco loves me more than you do. You will never love me. You don't love anything; not even yourself."
Ginny took a large gulp of air after finishing her tirade. She paled slightly. Why couldn't she keep her big mouth shut? She just talked to Tom Riddle like that? Oh dear god, she was dead. He would kill her. Her and Draco.
Tom cocked his head to the side and studied the petite redhead. He let out a soft chuckle.
"Yes, Virginia, you are right. I don't love you," he replied nonchalantly.
He took a few steps towards her and stroked a long finger down the side of her face.
"But you are very pretty. Are you sure you won't reconsider my offer?" he asked.
Draco growled under his breath and started towards Tom. "Don't touch her."
"She didn't seem to mind before, why should she mind now?" he asked coolly.
"I said," Draco ground out, fists clenching and unclenching at his sides, "don't touch her."
Tom let out a low laugh. "Fool," he replied flicking his wand at Draco and sending him flying back into the wall.
Draco grimaced as his back and head pounded onto the stone.
"Draco!" Ginny screamed running over to him. "Are you alright?" she asked anxiously.
Draco nodded and pushed himself up. "We have to get out of here," he whispered to Ginny.
She nodded and turned to Tom.
"I've made my choice. I'm leaving," she said avoiding his eyes.
She turned around and Draco held out his had for her.
"Virginia," Tom drawled, "if I said I loved you would you do as I desired?"
Ginny shook her head. "I would never side with the dark lord."
Tom smirked.
"Well, I guess we are going to have to do this the hard way, aren't we?"
He looked from Ginny to Draco, then back to Ginny.
"You'll miss the boy Virginia, but after a while, you will forget," he said before turning on Draco.
"Avada Kedavra."
Muahahhahaha…..does Draco really die? Am I that cruel? Lol. You'll have to wait and c my loves :D
~ SeZzA ~
