CHAPTER FIVE:: Grey eyes...

"Hello, my name is Virginia Weasley, and I was wondering if you still need anymore help?"

"Yes... More help the better... Would you like to work here?" The old lady asked

Ginny looked around the store. Their clothes were amazing, they had so much class to them... It was unbelievable...

"Yes, I would."

"Good, good... When would you like to start working?" She asked sitting down at her desk

"Um... Is tomorrow alright with you?"

"Yes? The sooner the better... " The owner mumbled and then decided to introduce herself," I'm Caroline Tutor.. But do call me Carol... Everyone does... Now lets see... Since you are just now starting.. We will start you off with 25 galleons a day..."

"Huh? Oh.. No, its alright... Actually, instead of getting paid I was wondering, if I could put my own designs here to sell..."

The owner's eyes widened

"Your own designs? Hm... I don't know... I've had this shop for ages and they were my designs..." Carol stated trailing off...

But then she noticed a spark in Ginny's eyes... Something that reminded her of herself when she had first started...

With a loud sigh Carol replied, "Alright dear, however, you will only gain 5% of the profit and you are allowed to put your name on your clothes..."

Ginny's eyes grew big, "Thank you SO much..."

"No, thank you.. You see.. I'm kind of getting old for this.. And I haven't seen anyone so determined to make the fashin business.. And you seem to be the perfect person... Also, the new shop infront is driving me insane, criticizing me of all my designs and trying to get me out of business. That old hag..."

Ginny let out a giggle... Caroline laughed as she realized what she had just said...

"So, Ginny, is it?"

"Yes.."

"Do you have any designs with you at the moment?"

"Yes, I do.." Ginny said as she pulled them out

Carol took it into her hands...

"Wow, Ginny, you have talent.. These are very good. You seem to be adding modern fashion with old... Something very hard to do..."

"Thank you..." Ginny replied blushing

"Is it okay if I keep these?"

"Oh.. Of course..."

"I want to look over them..."

Ginny nodded... She then looked at the time and realized it was 4:45...

"Carol, what time would you like me to come?"

"Hm.. 9 will do..."

"Alright..."

"WIll be you be leaving now?"

"Yes.."

"I see you have a date.." Ginny said with blush..

"Haha.. I was right..."

"Its just with a friend.."

"That's what they all say... Have fun dear..."

"Thank you SOO much..."

"Its not a problem.."

Ginny smiled brightly as she quickly walked to the Floo Station...

.................Tom & Draco

A high giggle was heard... Draco felt like his ears were going to burst... He looked at Tom and the Lovegood girl...

"Oh Tom.. You are just so funny..." She said giddly making Draco want to barf

Tom scratched the back of his head, "Uh.. Thanks..."

"Hehe... So, um..."

"TOM" Ginny called out

"GIN" Tom replied back waving his hand trying to get out of Luna's iron grip

"Sorry, I had to keep you guys waiting... I had. Lovegood? What the ..."

"HI GIN!" Luna greeted in a fake smile...

"Ms. Lovegood here was telling me about how you and she are friends..."

"Oh really?" Ginny drawled out glaring at Luna

"Of course... You are one of my GOOD friends." Luna said

"Well, Ms. Lovegood, I guess I'll see you around.. I have a date here with Ms. Ginny and my brother here..."

"OH..." Luna remarked surprised, she glared at Ginny, "Alright.. I'll see you at the Ministry..." Then looking up at Tom she kissed him on the cheek and apparated. Ginny scrowled

"Come on Gin.. Off we go."

"Where are we going?"

"Well, you'll have to see... Come on everyone, into the fire.." Tom said

Ginny and Draco entered the fire right after Tom... He punched in the numbers and they immediately flew into their destination.

It was her house...

"What are we doing in my house?"

"Well, firstly, I made dinner for you, Draco helped... Then I was thinking about drinking a couple of drinks and singing on the karaoke machine to express our congradulations to you for making the company... So let's eat some dinner..."

"Tom..."

"Come on, Gin..." Tom insisted sitting Ginny on a chair

"No.. Tom..."

"Drake, sit here... I'll go get the plates of food."

Ginny sighed loudly... She knew that if Tom started something he wouldn't pay attention until he finished it... And she couldn't say anything during dinner because Tom thought it was very rude to talk when you were eating... Though he left his "family" from a very young age, he still had the Malfoy manners... So she ate silently through the entire meal. She waited patiently for everyone to finish eating before she spoke.

"Are you guys done with your food?"

They both nodded their heads...

"Alright.. I'll do the dishes, its the least I can do... "

"I'll help." Tom suggested

"No.. It's alright... Why don't you and Malfoy set up the karaoke.. I'm sure he's curious what it is..."

"Alright...." Tom agreed, "Come little brother.. I must teach you about this amazing muggle device.."

Tom left the kitchen and Ginny coughed a giggle... Draco glared at her...

"Yes.. cough You should listen to your brother..." Ginny replied trying very hard not to laugh...

"Shut up Weasley.."

"I didn't say anything..." Ginny claimed trying to act innocent

Draco narrowed his eyes and Ginny bursted out laughing...

"Oh.. I'm so sorry Malfoy... But 'little brother'? Its better then ferret..." Ginny commented trying to straighten up

"Little brother.."

"You just wash your dishes..." Draco said and left

Ginny laughed again as she started to put all the plates up... Soon she heard the karaoke machine start... She laughed when Draco started to curse...

---Draco and Tom

"What do you mean the point of this stupid thing is to sing?"

"That's what a karaoke machine is... Here you play around with it.. I'll be right back.. I'm going to get some drinks from my place..." Tom said

Draco glared at the machine...

"Malfoy.. Where did Tom go?"

"He went to go get some drinks..."

"Oh... So Malfoy.. Why don't you try this thing out?"

"Why? 'Cause I don't sing..."

"That's your excuse? That's just pathetic...."

"Its not an excuse.. I don't sing..."

"Whatever... I'm going to cut up some fruits... Do you want anything?"

"Uh.. No..."

"Alright then... Be back..." Ginny said as she walked back to the kitchen...

Draco stared that screen and the microphone he was holding... Did he dare?

"No.. This is a muggle device..." He thought, "Malfoys do not play with muggle devices... Then again..."

Then at the same moment both Ginny and Tom came in...

"Here are the fruits.."

"Here are the drinks..."

Tom and Ginny announced, then they looked at each other and laughed...

"Let's get started.. First with a toast..." Tom announced as they all sat around the table.. He handed them bottles of beer... Ginny and Draco drank to Tom's toast...

"Alright... Well.. I say Ginny should start the first song..."

"Okay..." Ginny agreed punching in the numbers..

Music blasted thru the speakers and Draco was surprised.. Sure, he learned about this in Muggle Studies but he never knew it would sound so real... Then Gin started to sing...

"Baby, can't you see I'm calling ... A guy like you should wear a warning ...It's dangerous I'm falling"

Tom cheered Gin on and she smiled and winked at him...

"There's no escape.. I can't wait I need a hit... Baby, give me it ...You're dangerous.. I'm loving it... Too high.. Can't come down... Losin' my head Spinnin' 'round and 'round... Do you feel me now?"

Ginny gave a little twirl and started the chorus...

"With the taste of your lips I'm on a ride ..You're toxic.. I'm slippin' under... With a taste of the poison paradise... I'm addicted to you... Don't you know that you're toxic? And I love what you do ...Don't you know that you're toxic? "

And that started everything off. Tom sang afterwards and after Draco's 5th beer he sang also...

Ginny was startled by Draco's voice.. It was.. Amazing... Then snapping out of her thoughts, she cheered him on along with Tom...

Draco was nervous.. He never sang in his life... Never... Well, once.. But that was because his mother requested it... But he just kept on singing and took it at a good sign when they started cheering...

Soon everyone got tired and they all were sprawled out on the floor...

Tom was drunk after his 4th bottle because he was weak to alcohol...

Ginny and Draco were on their 9th and well... Well, Draco was a bit wobbly but wasn't out of his mind like his brother...

"I never knew Tom was so weak.."

"Hahah.. Yeah he is... That's why I never drink with him unless we are at home.. Because then I have to take him home... And that is just embarassing... You know Malfoy.. You have a BEAUTIFUL voice.." She commented with a giggle

"Thanks... You know you aren't that bad either..."

"Hehe.. Thanks.." She said as she stared out the window and then she bursted out laughing

"What's so funny?"

"You know... You guys made the dinner and everything for me.. Because I made it to the company.. But you know what? I didn't..."

"WHAT?!"

"Yeah... But I got another job and a small boutique... And the owner said that I could put up my own designs and use my sign.. But I don't even have a sign..." Ginny explained

"So I am guessing this is better..."

"Yeah it is... Plus she and I are going to get back at the boutique infront of us.."

"Why?" Draco asked looking at Ginny

"I'm doing it because its Lovegood's mom's store and her mom is a bitch.. And the owner is doing so because Luna's mom has been trying to run out Carol's store.."

Draco stared at Ginny... "You know Weasley... You look alot different from Hogwarts.."

"Oh really? For the good or bad?"

"The good..."

Ginny blushed

"I see you still blush at everything everyone tells you..." Draco said with a chuckle

"Yes... Wait.. How did you know that?"

"Let's see... It was fifth year for me..And we caught you guys for Potter or something... And you started to blush... I forgot why.. I just remember you always blushed..."

"Wow.. So you did take notice of me.. I didn't think anyone would.."

"Yeah.. Well I know the Slytherins did... Well the year down from me..."

"Really?"

"Yes.. What did they call you? Ah yes...It was... The 'proud virgin'"

Ginny blushed

" I think also you always had verbal arguments with them..."

"OH.. Yes... I remember now... Haha... I know how they got virgin... "

"Why? Do tell.."

"Uh.... Well, I got into an argument with one of the Slytherin girls... And she said something like ... That I was still a virgin because I was really ugly and stuff.. And I said I was proud to be a virgin and that I didnt' open my legs to everyone..."

Draco coughed

"What?"

"Never heard that response before... So are you still a proud virgin?"

"Of course.. I'm going to wait 'til my marriage before I have sex..."

Draco nodded his head..

"You know what, Malfoy?"

"What?"

"You are alot different from Hogwarts... You are more mature..."

"Thanks?"

"Haha.. Hm.. So what are you going to do here?"

"I'm going to work at the Ministry as a potions master.."

"A potions master? Lucky.."

"Lucky? Never heard that before.."

"Well, at first I was going to be a potions master and then Tom convinced me that I would be more successful to be a fashion designer, because I made clothes as a hobby.."

"You were going to be a potions master?"

"Yeah.. Hard to believe?"

"Yeah..."

"Well, I was best in my year.. Anyways, I thought it would be fun..."

"Fun? No.. Interesting is what I would say.."

"Well.. I have to go to bed... I have work tomorrow..."

"Alright.."

Ginny tried to get up but she fell back down and started to laugh again.. Draco got up and helped Ginny up.

"Thanks.. I feel like an idiot..."

"You should.."

Ginny glared playfully at Draco..

"Hmm.. Seems like Tom is totally out of it..."

"Yeah.. I put him on the couch.."

"Alright.. Well.. Good night.."

"Goodnight.."

Ginny walked away...

Draco looked at Tom and let out a huge sigh...

......

Ginny laid on her bed... Thinking... She knew Lovegood would go after Tom.. And she couldn't allow that... Lovegood had once taken two brothers away from her.. And it took years for their relationship to come back together..No, she would not let Lovegood do that again... Her eyes started drooping remembering the conversation she had earlier...

"OH..." Luna remarked surprised, she glared at Ginny, "Alright.. I'll see you at the Ministry..." Then looking up at Tom she kissed him on the cheek and apparated...

Then her eyes flashed opened... Ginny had to tell Tom tonight... Malfoy did say that he would lay Tom on the couch, right? So slowly she got up and went towards the couch...

"Tom?" She whispered awakening the dark figure, she saw him sit up but before he said anything she interrupted

"Tom... I know its really late at night but I can't wait any longer and... I need you to listen..." Ginny said but again before he could reply Ginny started, "Tom.. We met 8 years ago... When we were on summer exchange programs.. You went to my family and I went to yours... And that day when I met you... I.. I knew.. I did everything in my power to make you happy... To meet you again, to get closer to you... And within a few short months we became best friends... We did everything together, well after I moved to France.. I became who I am because of you... And.. And... I fell in love you with you... You are my first love, Tom... And I love you.." Ginny managed to say as she leaned down to kiss him.. It was a short and simple kiss and yet it had so much love in it...

She broke it and her eyes fluttered open to see a pair of grey eyes...

---------------------end of chapter five

thanks everyone who reviewed.. tho it was only one person.. so to you this chapter is dedicated keke yes... lolz... starting from the next chapter... it will be in the present... remember.. I started this story from a flashback kinda thing..

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