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Chap. 2

"Harry," Ginny called out as soon as she returned home. "Where the bloody hell are you? I'm leaving you, and I'm taking my things!" Not hearing any reply so she set about gathering her stuff. As she neared her bedroom, though, she did hear something.

Ginny hesitated as she went to open the door. When she did, all sense of self-control deserted her. "Harry James Potter, what the fuck do you think you're doing? First Hermione and now Cho? You bastard! I should have left you in my fifth year the first time you hit me! I want a divorce! I'm taking all of my stuff and going somewhere you'll never find me. I never want to see your ugly Scarhead face again!" She paused briefly to glare at the witch in her bed. "I hope you're happy," Ginny spat at Cho before apparating to Draco's front door, along with all of her belongings.

Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
It doesn't matter anymore

Where the hell is she? Draco wondered. It shouldn't take this long to gather a few things. She needs to come back so I can hold her again while she cries. Wait! Where did that come from? Draco silently scolded himself for having indecent thoughts about his best female friend. He enjoyed their friendship, even if it only appeared when she needed someone to talk to.

All of a sudden, Draco heard two short taps on the window next to the door and three long knocks on the front door itself: Ginny and Draco's secret signal they had developed over the past few years. It said, It's me and I need help. Draco had used it only once when his mother died, but had lost count of the number of times Ginny had used the signal.

"Come in, Ginny. It's unlocked."

When Ginny entered, Draco was surprised to see how much stuff she had brought with her. "I thought you were only staying for a few days, not your whole life!" Only after blurting this out did Draco realize how rude and cruel it sounded.

"I'm sorry. When I went back, he was having sex with Cho Chang! I told him I wanted a divorce and left. Would it be too much of a problem if I stayed her until I can find my own place? Hopefully I'll only be here a few days; I have plenty of money in my Gringott's account…" Ginny was pleading as her eyes filled with tears again.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes Draco's mind was screaming at him as he moved to embrace Ginny. "Of course I wouldn't mind! Stay here as long as you like, Ginny. In fact, this place has been so empty since my mother died. I could use a little company." Of course, it doesn't hurt that you're falling madly in love with her, a little voice in Draco's mind rejoined. "What?" Draco exclaimed, not realizing he said it out loud.

Ginny looked up at him quizzically. "What what?"

"Huh? Oh, I said that out loud, didn't I? Sorry…" Draco didn't understand what was going on. "I'll show you to your room and one of the elves can bring your stuff up, right?"

Ginny gave Draco a look as though she didn't believe him, and then replied, "That sounds wonderful. I could really use a bath and a good night's sleep right now."

Oh, a bath with Ginny sounds nice… NO! She's your friend and she's in need! And not that of a lover, either!

Ginny followed Draco up to her room. As soon as he left, she sank down into the lavish marble tub- big enough for two- and began to think of Draco. More specifically, the first time they were civil to one another. Unbeknownst to her, Draco was mulling over the same memory:

Ginny ran through the grand wooden doors screaming, "I hate you! I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!" with tears streaming down her face, right into Draco Malfoy.

"Now, Weasel, that's not a very nice thing to say to me," he drawled, his customary smirk tugging playfully at his lips.

"M- Malfoy… I didn't see you. I- I'm sorry I ran into you." As she started to pull away, Draco grabbed her arm

"It's not alright, Weasel," he snarled. "Now I have to burn my favorite robes."

"Just leave me alone, Ferret," she snarled with an almost Malfoy-worthy sneer.

"Now, now, little Weasel, name-calling isn't very Gryff-like. Why don't you come along and tell Drake what's bothering your little head." He hadn't actually expected her to take him up on his offer or for her to tell him that Harry had been beating her. He just wanted to get a rise out of the littlest Weasley

Draco sighed. He had told Ginny several times since that night to break it off with Potter, but she hadn't listened. She just stayed in denial. That is, until tonight. It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along
My heart's full and my door's always open
You can come anytime you want

He had been almost asleep when he heard his door creak open and a soft, sweet voice query, "Draco? Would you mind if I slept in here tonight? I'm so lonely in that big bed…"

"I suppose it would be alright, little Gryff," Draco mock-sighed.

After Ginny and Draco were situated in the large bed, Ginny began to cry softly.

Draco rolled onto his side so he was facing her. "What's wrong, Gin?"

"Why would Harry do this to me? Why did he do any of it? Am I not pretty enough, Draco?"

"Of course you're beautiful, Ginny! You're the most beautiful girl I've had the privilege to meet. Potter is just too thick to realize what a good thing he had. I'm glad you finally took my advice and left him, Gin. You deserve so much better. You deserve someone who will appreciate you and treat you like the most beautiful princess in the world." Like me, Draco silently added. While remembering all the times she had come to him over the last three years, Draco had come to the realization that he was in love with Ginevra Molly Weasley.

"Thanks, Draco. I appreciate that."

They stayed that way for a while, and then Draco whispered, "Ginny, do you think you could ever love me?" He waited for her to answer.

All he heard was a few soft snores.


A/N: I just wanted to say that as I was typing this chapter, She Will Be Lovedcame on the radio! Also, I have the entire story written already. I'm sorry to inform you that it will only be 4 chapters long and the last chapter is extremely short. I appreciate the reviews that I've gotten though! Please keep them coming. If I get enough and if I can get enough inspiration, maybe I'll write a prequel to this detailing the evolution of their friendship.


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