DISCLAIMER: I don't own them. Just Draco. But only in my dreams. I guess I'm satisfied with that. I guess.

Ok, lets get it on with chapter five! And be reminded that I would certainly appreciate kind reviews. Thank you.

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The day after, it was completely obvious that Harry was avoiding her. It started during breakfast. As she sat down on her usual seat, between Hermione and Ron, she realized that Harry wasn't at his usual seat.

She looked at Ron. "Um… where's Harry?"

Ron frowned at her. "I don't know. Maybe you should ask Malfoy," he said icily.

Hermione glanced at Ron sternly. "Ron."

Ron rolled his eyes then went back to munching his breakfast, muttering silently. Ginny shrugged then looked at Harry's empty seat. Now there's this weird feeling of emptiness inside of her too.

WHAT?!?

Ginny sighed. Then she looked up and saw Draco staring at her. She smiled slightly and he smiled back brightly.

Ginny turned and saw Harry sitting at the far edge of the table seating with Dean and Seamus. They were speaking but Harry kept quiet. He was eating his breakfast slowly. Ginny felt a pang on her heart. Damn, this has to stop.

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Whenever Ginny passed by the hall, Harry would quickly turn away and walk the other way. Once, Ginny tried to talk to him but he muttered something about 'getting late in class' then scurried away without waiting for an answer.

Ginny stared at his back, confusingly. Getting late? Its dinner for cripes sake!

Why was she wondering anyway? What did she care? She busted Harry and now here she was, running after him. She had finally got what she wished for—Harry was avoiding her. She should be happy.

She definitely should.

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Hermione was walking with Ron and he could hear him blabbing something about Quidditch but she's barely listening. Not now. She was thinking about not to think about what she wants to think about. Not too clear? Believe her, its pretty complicated. She doesn't even want to think about it. But she couldn't stop herself. Or rather maybe she doesn't want to stop herself.

She sighed. Yes, it was all about Harry. Harry, Harry, Harry. Blah! She's pathetic. She was falling for someone who doesn't even like her. Well he does like her, but only as a friend or rather, as his best friend. But he doesn't like her, like her.

Hermione grunted. "Damn."

Ron looked confused. "Uh… excuse me?"

She blushed. "Oh, sorry about that. You were saying?"

"Were you even listening to me?" Ron asked her, accusingly.

"Yes. Yes, of course," Hermione lied quickly.

Ron frowned at her. "Does the word 'best friend' ring a bell to you anyway? Its like you forgot that I've been you're best friend since we're 11 and I know you too well. You are keeping something from me, Hermione. You are, "

Hermione sighed. "I'm sorry, Ron. I really am. I'm just—you know. Distracted."

"Too distracted to forget your best friend," Ron retorted.

"I said I'm sorry!" Hermione cried exasperatedly.

Ron hesitated then sighed. "Ok, ok. Whatever. I'm just… oh never mind. Just remember if you want to talk about it… I'm just, you know… here. As always."

Hermione smiled in relief. She leaned over and gave Ron a hug. "Oh, thank you, thank you! I know you'd understand. Thanks Ron, you're the best."

Ron grinned. "I know."

Hermione laughed as she pushed him playfully. "Come on. We'll be late for Potions."

That's it Hermione, that's it. Just forget.

She sighed quietly.

I hope I can.

I wish I can.

Nope, I can.

I guess…

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"So, Gin. How's life?" Hailey asked Ginny as they walk to the Great Hall for dinner.

Ginny sighed. "Oh great, just great. Never better," she said sarcastically.

Hailey giggled. "Nice try, Ginny."

"Oh, I should think twice before doing that." Ginny mumbled.

"I know. Now spill."

"Ok… I know it's a bit complicated but—"

But her words where cut when she saw Harry coming towards them with Lavander. Neither one of them noticed that Ginny was there because they seemed to be wrapped up in a deep conversation.

Seems like a good opportunity to me, Ginny thought.

"Ginny, you ok?" Hailey asked.

"Oh sure. Uh… why don't I fill you in later? I have to deal with someone," she said, nodding towards Harry.

"Ooooh…" Hailey thought, smiling. "Later alright?"

"Ok, later."

Ginny watched as Hailey walked away then she turned her attention back to Harry. She gulped. She walked over to them and they seemed to notice seeing that they stopped talking and froze.

"Um… hi," she greeted quietly.

"Hi," Harry replied shortly.

Lavander looked at the both of them. "Well, that's my cue," she said lamely. "I better go. Talk to you later, Harry. Uh… bye Ginny," she finished coolly then walked away.

They watched her until she rounded off the corner and disappeared. Then Harry turned to her.

"What," Harry said darkly. "Do you want?"

It wasn't a question; it sounded more like a demand.

"Um…" Ginny said nervously.

"Look, if you don't have anything to say I better go too," Harry said impatiently. "I got better things to do"

He started to walk away when Ginny grabbed his arm.

"Harry, wait!" she called desperately.

"What!" he said loudly.

"Why are you like that to me?" she asked quietly.

"Isn't this what you wanted all along?" he said softly, looking down at his shoes.

"No…" she said, her voice shaking, feeling tears pouring on her face.

"Then what?"

"I want you," she croaked.

He looked up hopefully. "Me?" he asked in disbelief, smiling slightly.

Ginny smiled at him through her tears. "Yes. Yes, of course. You're my friend, Harry."

His smile faded instantly. "Oh," he said flatly. Its like she reached inside and grabbed his heart. He tried to keep his voice straight. Ouch. OUCH.

"What's the matter?" Ginny asked.

He tried to look at her eyes but he might cry in front of her. No. Harry Potter doesn't cry. He didn't cry when his parents died. But to cry for a girl?

Then, he turned and ran away from her.

Ginny watched him with blurry eyes. "Harry…" she called weakly. It was no use. With tears still pouring, she went the other way, walking in defeat.

Was there something that I said?

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Draco rounded up the corner when he saw Ginny walking slowly, with her head drooped low. His heart jumped. He waited for this damn day to end to speak to Ginny. He smiled brightly.

But when he reached her, his smiled faded. "Ginny?"

She looked up then quickly wiped away her tears. Draco looked at her with concern he never have for anyone.

"Oh hi… Draco."

"What's wrong?"

Ginny hesitated.

"You can always tell me, Ginny."

"Its… nothing, really. Ron just—err—got mad at me and yelled for dumping… Harry."

She's lying, Draco thought angrily. I can see and feel it. She's lying to me.

"Look, don't insult me," Draco snapped. Ginny jumped and looked down at the floor. "If you don't want to tell me, just say so. You don't have to tell dumb lies."

"Draco… I'm sorry. I just can tell you," she said lamely.

"And why is that?" Draco asked through gritted teeth.

"You wouldn't understand."

What's that supposed to mean?

Draco glared at her. "If you're ready to talk to me, you know where to find me."

With one last malicious stare, he walked away leaving her completely frozen behind.

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Ginny stared at him. First Harry, then Draco?

Why won't someone just kill me?

Ginny sighed mournfully. What's with this day anyway? She started to walk. She could still hear Draco's footsteps. But before she could further worry about her day, she heard a loud thump and saw Draco had fainted from the top of her stairs.

She gasped then felt a searing pain on the top of her head as she whispered one word before anything went black.

"Draco."

A cold laughter filled the silence before it scurried away.

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Hmm… I see we got a cliffie here. Well, sorry to suspense you guys but I thought it would make the story… exciting. What happened anyway? Surely not Voldemort again! Now watch for chapter 6… they get a lil bit naughty there. *grins* it's a bit long, isn't it? Anyway, please do review and I would appreciate it more if you can post long reviews to keep me company. Thanks a lot. :)

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