Chapter 25 It's Just the Beginning

The Girl All The Bad Guys Want By: Dracoscutie

A/N: Hey everybody! Thanks so much for reviewing for the past two chapters! I'm sorry to say that this is the last chapter I'll be posting before I leave for vacation! THIS IS NOT THE END OF THE STORY! I'll just be gone for a short while, a week starting Saturday! So please enjoy this!!

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Draco arrived at the final dance before the large formal ball at precisely seven o'clock with Crabbe and Goyle at either side of him.

He noticed that Blaise was there with Doug Morag, a handsome Slytherin boy around their age, so he caught her eye and gave her the smirk he had perfected over his years. In turn, she smiled at him before disappearing into the crowd.

The blonde boy stopped to look around for a moment noticing that it was decorated like they were in Paris. He had to admit that it was a very romantic theme. With the Eiffel Tower and large pools with lit up fountains and such.

Draco gazed a bit more as Crabbe and Goyle went off to see what kind of food was waiting for them at their usual table, the refreshments table. Not that it mattered what kind of food it was, as they'd eat anything just the same. Draco also took note that there was a very beautiful yet stunningly stupid girl glaring at him from a dark corner.

"Audrie, no doubt." Draco thought cynically.

Draco looked to the large doors just as Ginny entered the Great Hall. She was breathtaking in her revealing yet amazingly classy outfit. When Ginny turned sideways momentarily to greet her friend, Draco noticed that she had gained most of her weight back, indeed, but was obviously still not quite back to her normal size. He supposed that she might never come back up to her original weight because she was far too used to being extraordinarily skinny. But she did at least look healthy once more. Her cheeks were rosy again and her eyes sparkled and danced mysteriously as she made her way to the front of the crowd.

He was glad that Ginny was back again.

Draco wondered if she had gotten his present to her or not this morning and if so he wondered if he should talk to her about it tonight or at the ball, he tried to imagine which one would be more romantic and exciting and decided that tonight was the night that he would profess his love for her.

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When Ginny entered the Hall she immediately took a liking to the romantic decorations that laced the place.

Ginny felt very self-conscious wearing what she was but Chloe had assured her that she looked great and she should wear it. Chloe knew it would attract Draco's eye. Ginny was very pleased and thankful for how supportive Chloe was being about the whole Draco thing.

Ginny walked toward the stage to stand with Chloe, Andrew, Payton, and the four lovebirds.

They all greeted Ginny very warmly before everyone turned their focus back to the stage where the comedy routines were happening.

Ginny had noticed Draco as soon as she had walked through the door. She was just sure he had let his blonde hair fall into his gray eyes just to drive her crazy. She knew she was extremely tempted by him and his good looks, but thankfully she had an atrocious amount of resistance or she would have been on him like white on rice.

Soon Ginny's name was called and she took the stage.

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Draco watched as Ginny carefully climbed the stairs that lead up to the stage in her large cork sandals.

He watched in anticipation, wondering if she would sing about him.

"My name is Ginny Weasley and I'll be singing Fighter by Christina Aguilera." She announced to everyone.

Draco hadn't ever heard that song before so he watched her intently as she began to sing.

When I thought I knew you

Thinking that you were true

I guess I, I couldn't trust

'Cause your bluff time is up

'Cause I've had enough

You were there by my side

Always down for the ride

But your, joy ride just came down in flames

'Cause your greed sold me out of shame mmmm

After all the stealing and cheating

You probably think that I hold resentment for you

But uh, uh, oh no you're wrong

'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do

I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through

So I wanna say thank you

'Cause it makes me that much stronger

Makes me work a little bit harder

It makes me that much wiser

So thanks for makin' me a fighter

Made me learn a little bit faster

Made my skin a little bit thicker

Makes me that much smarter

So thanks for makin me a fighter

Never, saw it coming

All of your backstabbing

Just so you could cash in

On a good thing before I realized your game

I heard, you're going round

Playing the victim now

But don't even begin

Feelin I'm the one to blame

Cuz you dug your own grave, uh huh

After all of the fights and lies

Yes you wanted to hurt me but that won't work anymore

Uh, no more, oh no, it's over

'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture

I wouldn't know how to be this way now and never back down

So I wanna say thank you

'Cause it makes me that much stronger

Makes me work a little bit harder

It makes me that much wiser

So thanks for makin' me a fighter

Made me learn a little bit faster

Made my skin a little bit thicker

Makes me that much smarter

So thanks for makin me a fighter

Draco realized that this song was obviously not about him at least he hoped not! He figured it was about Colin, Ginny's way of saying that she was moving on and not looking back at the terrible past. He loved how strong she was being about it all. Then again, she'd always been much braver than him in more ways than one.

Suddenly a bouncing, bubbling redhead appeared in front of him, glowing with enthusiasm.

"Hey Draco!" She said excitedly. She was obviously happy with the way her song had gone. Or maybe she felt like a burden had just been lifted off of her chest.

"Hey, Gin. Way to sing up there. You're really beautiful." Draco said absentmindedly, gawking at her and not realizing what he had said until it was too late.

"What?" Ginny asked with a small smirk forming on her lips.

"It - sounded really beautiful." Draco corrected himself quickly.

"Oh." Ginny said, sounding slightly let down. "So when are you up?"

Draco inwardly grinned at how fast she had changed the subject. This would have been the perfect time to bring up the present but of course he was next.

"Next actually." He told her. The way she was smiling at him tugged at his heart. He so much wanted to tell her what he was feeling right now and tell her that he loved her and he didn't think he could ever spend another night without her. But he couldn't let Ginny get hurt again because of him. So he left her standing there. "So I guess I need to go then." He said awkwardly.

Ginny stood on her toes to kiss his cheek for luck.

"Good luck, then." She said before walking away.

'I've never met a more seductive girl in my life.' Draco thought. 'That's probably a good thing.'

When it was Draco's turn he took the stage.

"Draco Malfoy. I'll be singing I'd do anything."

Another day is going by

I'm thinking about you all time

But you're out there

And I'm here waiting

And I wrote this letter in my head

'Cuz so many things were left unsaid

But now you're gone

And I can't think straight

This could be the one last chance

To make you understand

I'd do anything

Just to hold you in my arms

To try to make you laugh

Somehow I can't put you in the past

I'd do anything

Just to fall asleep with you

Will you remember me?

'Cuz I know I won't forget

Together we broke all rules

Dreamin of droppin out of school

And leave this place

To come never come back

So now maybe after all these years

If you miss me have no fear

I'll be here

I'll be waiting

This could the one last chance to make you understand

And I can't just let you leave me once again

I'd do anything

Just to hold you in my arms

To try to make you laugh

Somehow I can't put you in the past

I'd do anything

Just to fall asleep with you

Will you remember me?

'Cuz I know I won't forget

I close my eyes

And all I see is you

I close my eyes

I try to sleep I can't forget you

Nanana nanana

And I'd do anything for you

Nanana nanana na . . .

I'd do anything

Just to hold you in my arms

To try to make you laugh

Somehow I can't put you in the past

I'd do anything

Just to fall asleep with you

To fall asleep with you

With you yeah

I'd do anything

To fall asleep with you

I'd do anything

There's nothing I won't do

I'd do anything

To fall asleep with you

I'd do anything

Because I know I won't forget you

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Ginny applauded as she flashed him a big smile.

"Hey Gin! What's shakin my bacon?" Chloe asked, tossing back her head in laughter. Ginny notice that Andrew had his arm draped around Chloe's shoulders.

"Hey guys! Uh, I actually I have no idea what's shakin your bacon, but uh are you two having fun?" Ginny asked.

"Hey yeah!" Andrew boomed.

"See ya later, Gin!" Chloe said as Andrew pulled her to the dance floor.

Ginny looked around and saw Draco talking with Crabbe and Goyle at the only place those to would ever hang out, the refreshment table.

"There's been a tie in the singing part of the talent show so I need each of the contestants to perform anything song and to please go in reverse order."

This meant that Draco was up first.

'Here goes nothing!' He thought as he walked back up on stage.

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Okay! So the next chapter will be quite short I do believe but I may post that yet today so then I will have posted four chapters in two days! Okay so please review!!!