Ok, firstly.. the annoying ANs that seem to accompany every chapter =P
I hope you are all happy... ::sniffles dramatically:: I stayed up till 5 in the morning, slaving over a to get this next chapter to you all! And what did I do after that? Did I fall into a deep, peaceful slumber? Nooo. I started working on the next chapter of "Slave", which is halfway done. ::dabs at the corner of eyes with handkerchief:: Tha's what I feel like...a...a slave..::sob::
Well. Now that the dramatics are over, please disregard the entire first paragraph =.D LoL I did stay up that late workin' on these fics, but it was funnn! This chapter is actuallyas long as the last one =D I'm soo on a role..lol. Also, keep yer eye out for the next chapter of "Slave".. will be soon! There will prolly be some typos, 'cause I did type it kind of quick.. I quickly edited it with Microsoft Word, but ya know sometimes there are typos that are real words, so...ya.. - . - ;
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assraelrui--Oh yes, I will soo join LLBA! Maybe I could even become the co-president ::cough cough:: So you realy think i shoulda made the last chapter "raunchier" ?? Lmao. I wanted to, but...well u know.. damn ratings. And ya next time I'll keep in mind the "class X" rating.. and the "classy v..." Never mind.. LOL. ::hugs n stuff:: ::twin 'kiss' aim faces:: lmao.
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Omg...all the laughter n happiness I felt when I wrote the last chapter balances out to nothin'...I felt so bad when I wrote this chapter =( Poor, poor Usagi....! Please keep in mind, Usagi is extremely pure.. she always blushes in the anime even when her and Mamoru jus' kiss a lil.. So for her to do what she did and what was going to happen...Well, I hope I portrayed what I believe her reaction would be okay =p
Also! FanFiction .Net is bein' booty!! I can't receive any Emails from it! I can't get my review alerts! omg i was goin' crazy..lol..
SLIGHT WARNING/ENCOURAEMENT: Yay! You guys certainly didn't think I'd give ya somethin like that last chapter and not follow up with at least a LITTLE something did ya? ::grins evilly:: Limes have never tasted so sweet... hehehe.
MANY THANKS to Dark Universe for catching my name typo last chapter.. really appreciate ya pointing that out ::grins:: And WOW!! Throw a little lust and kissing in a story and reviews sky rocket.. I'll have to keep this in mind LOL. Thank you all so much {responses to reviews after chatper!} LETS TRY TO BREAK THE 100 REVIEW MARK!!! We're soo close!
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Last time on...Desiring Need!
"Hi Usagi! Hi Malfoy!" Minako chirped happily.. The realization of what she just said dawned on her..and the rest of the group.. as they looked at the half naked form of Draco... and Usagi, only in her bra, in her bed... Making out and groping like there was no tomorrow... Five slackened jaws, ten eyes widened beyond belief, and five very loud screams.
"NO WAY!" Ron suffered a nosebleed from seeing Usagi's half naked form.
"OH MY GOD!" Hermione turned away as to not faint.
"MALFOY YOU BASTARD!" Harry's voice was anguished and torn, anger burning deeper than these burdening emotions.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!" Makoto's eyes were widened in a strange sort of fascination.
"USAGI YOU'RE SO LUCKY! YOU RULE!" Minako cowered away from the looks of death she received from Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
Draco and Usagi..slowly, as if dazed in a dream, turned to look at the five "spectators." This could NOT be happening...
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(I kinda liked the song thingy... when the lyrics go with the fic without it bein' a song fic.. and the song I've been listening to for the past 2 hours seems to go with it...so, without further ado, here's chapter 6!)
{Today, I am dirty...
I want..to be pretty..
Tomorrow, I know, I'm just dirt.. }
--Marilyn Manson, "The Nobodies"
Desiring Need...
W r a t h
Draco was trembling with rage. Of course, he had always hated Potter. But now... he could not explain the depths to which his hatred now ran for him. He wanted him dead in the worst possible ways. Why...why, why, why!? Inside, he was churning with a silent turmoil of fury. On the outside, however, he remained emotionless, composed of the same demeanor he often wore apart from his cynical behavior.
"Yes, Potter and friends? Is there anything we could help you with? I certainly hope you've enjoyed your first experience in voyeurism. In case you weren't able to see, we were rather busy with something." He leaned down and kissed Usagi for emphasis. As embarrassed and horrid as Usagi felt, she couldn't stop herself from complying to the kiss, the candies still strongly influencing her actions.
The five looked on, completely shocked and horrified. What was happening...? So many questions were spinning around that needed to be answered. Usagi spoke up attentively. "I...I can explain.. if you don't mind leaving the room for a minute so we can..f-fix up," she mumbled quietly. Draco couldn't get rid of the scowl that spread across his face, his eyes gleaming with anger. Oh, they would pay for this...
They exited the room quickly, though Usagi knew they were waiting right outside the door. Draco grasped Usagi's arm. "I take it you don't want to continue?" he murmured, pressing an encouraging kiss to her throat. Usagi could feel herself slipping from her resolution, her morality crumbling once more... She wrenched herself away as though she had received a physical blow. She was gasping, refusing to look at him.
"What's wrong with me?" she shrieked, shaking her head. "This isn't me.. this isn't me!" she cried, unable to stop the tears that streamed down her face. Draco frowned. He never did know how to deal with crying females.. and what was this feeling? It clouded him like a suffocating plague, twisting his heart in a painful, wrenching manner.
'Guilt,' his mind supplied.
He got off the bed and quickly put his shirt back on, watching through this hazy emotion as Usagi buttoned up her blouse with trembling fingers.
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"Oh my god.. oh my god.." Hermione was practically hyperventilating from what she had seen. The others were in no better shape, save Minako who did not know whether to be ecstatic for her friend, or worried like the rest. She'd have to wait for Usagi to explain to them.. and hopefully give lots of details.
"I can't believe this.. How dare he... How could he.." Harry was muttering to himself over and over again, his words becoming increasingly incoherent as his anger and anguish mingled together. {A.N Angeruish!...srry..lol}
Makoto had a frown on her lips. She didn't know what to make of the situation at all. Neither of them had seemed to..'mind' what was going on. Wasn't it kind of wrong of them, then, to have intruded on their personal decision? She did kind of wish her friend had told her about it, but once again that was up to her discretion. What concern of it was theirs what went on behind closed doors, so to speak?
Ron had a handkerchief firmly clamped on his nose, tilting his head back to stop the blood flow. He had never really thought about Usagi in such a way before.. Sure, she was pretty.. But he never truly imagined her like that... He silently cursed himself for continuing to think about it, as the blood began to trickle once more.
"Ok..you can come in," came Usagi's soft voice, scarcely audible from inside the room. The five friends of the distraught blonde hesitantly entered the room. Usagi was seated in a chair, her hands twisting and wringing together in her lap. Draco was seated on the bed, watching the girl closely. The candies didn't wear off quick. This much he was sure of.
"You can sit on the floor...or stand...sorry I don't have many chairs," she mumbled slightly, refusing to look at any of them. Minako sat in the chair that was close to Usagi, being as she was the closest emotionally to the girl. The other four chose to stand. "I...well.." Minako's eyes widened as she watched Usagi's hands begin to tremble, small drips of liquid pattering against the skin.
"Usagi," she whispered. She couldn't stand to see her like this. She moved her chair closer to the blonde, wrapping her arms around the trembling girl's shoulders loosely.
"Don't touch me!" Usagi yelled, startling Minako enough that she complied almost instantly, recoiling as if she had been slapped. Usagi looked at her best friend, tears silently flowing from her eyes. "Don't touch me," she whispered. "I'm so dirty.. I feel so dirty... So cheap and completely filthy..." She shuddered, disgusted with herself. "I don't understand anything anymore.. Why I wanted to do that with him.. Why I still want to!"
Draco had enough sense to not smile, though his mouth twitched slightly.
Minako's heart wrenched, pangs of sorrow streaming from her own heart. Love...and love-making.. were supposed to be beautiful acts.. Not leave you a crying mess of disgust. She was relieved at least they hadn't completely gone through with it.. that they had interrupted. If Usagi couldn't stand herself when they hadn't even had sex yet, she shuddered to think of the agony her friend would go through had they actually completed the act.
"Draco," she whispered, daring a look at him. He was sitting on the bed, staring at her with a gaze full of the same emotions as before, but mingled with anger at the whole situation currently taking place. His hair still hung loosely in his eyes, and she watched as his hand reached up to brush it away.. "UGH!" she groaned, looking away from him and squeezing her eyes shut. "What IS this?" she moaned feebly.
Hermione had been watching the scene between the two with curious eyes. Something about this situation..."Alright, let's go over what happened and see if we can figure it out," she began, trying to keep her voice soft and soothing for Usagi's benefit.
"Shut up, Mudblood.. I'd appreciate it if we didn't sort through this situation.. Usagi is obviously distressed enough. We both just got caught up in the moment. Leave it be," he warned dangerously.
Hermione flushed at the crude name he had called her, but it was Harry and Ron who growled, "don't call her that."
Usagi shook her head slightly, tears flitting upon the table she was at by the motion. "No.. I think that would be good," she murmured. "I'd like to try and sort out this jumble inside my head.." She continued wringing her hands together in her lap, afraid to so much as glance at the Slytherin male in the room. "Do you want me to tell you what happened today, Hermione?" she asked quietly.
Hermione nodded. "Yes, I would."
Draco glared heatedly at Hermione. Surely, if anyone were to figure out what had happened, it would be her. "I'm warning you, mudblood," he said in a deceptively low voice.
"What's wrong Malfoy, got something to hide?" Harry spat. "Let her talk and shut up. You've done enough damage to last a life time to Usagi."
"She wasn't particularly complaining when she was practically begging me to--"
"Stop!" Usagi cried, looking at Draco... and instantly regretting it. A deep scowl was on his face, his brooding features stirring something in Usagi that she was becoming far too familiar with, far too quickly. "Stop," she whispered brokenly, her head falling into her hands as silent sobs wracked through her body. "Please.. just go for now.. all of you.."
Draco frowned. He knew he shouldn't be doing this, he could practically feel that pestering emotion called 'guilt' cloud him once more.. It had a friend as well.. Shame.
"Are you sure you want me to leave too, Usagi?" he asked her softly, his voice a caressing meander through the air. Usagi nodded her head, the motion jerky and an extreme act of will and self control. "Look at me, Usa," he said, keeping his tone smooth and soft.
"Leave her alo.." If looks could kill, Harry Potter would have died on the spot. The look alone he received from Malfoy was one he was sure would haunt his already plagued dreams. But..why... Why did he want the one thing HE wanted, so much?..
"Look at me," Draco demanded firmly. Usagi slowly raised her head, gazing at him through her tear-clouded vision. She could only vaguely make out the blurred outline of his body. Using to this for her temporary advantage, she said softly, "I want you to leave too." She barely managed to get those words out, each syllable faltering and sounding weaker than the next. As she blinked, the tears spilled down her cheeks. "Please..please.. all of you go," she cried. She didn't want to be seen like this.. she didn't want to be seen at all.
"I want to talk to you for one moment, and then I will leave." Draco did not request this, but rather stated it like it was a conclusion that had already been settled. Usagi nodded numbly, so long as they all left soon.
Minako, Harry, and the others certainly did not want to leave her in this condition.. But they'd do anything for their friend. She needed some time alone regardless, they could tell. The five friends quietly exited, Harry casting a scathing glance to Malfoy, wishing dearly he'd abide to Usagi's wishes.
Draco walked over to the crying blonde, placing his hands on her shoulders and pulling her up. She still would not look at him, too afraid of her own actions.. He dislodged her hands from her face, which seemed glued there. Her eyes were squeezed shut tightly, tears escaping from the closed lids.
He still couldn't help himself...
Draco pressed his lips to hers, not really a kiss, but a mere touching of lips. He felt the moistness of her tears against his own mouth and his tongue slid lightly against her lower lip, tasting the salty liquid. Usagi's eyes squeezed shut tighter, trying desperately to concentrate on Transfigurations and History.. anything to distract her..
He moved the feathery touch of a kiss to her cheek, grazing the hotly wettened, dark pink flesh with his lips, tasting the tears that stained against it. He pulled himself away, knowing if he did not they'd end up back in her bed rather quickly. He could feel Usagi beginning to lose her own self control, and his himself was tethering delicately on its restraint.
"I'm sorry," he murmured. "I truly am sorry." He placed one more kiss, softer than a butterfly's wing, against her lips. He groaned as he felt her respond, pressing closer against him... His hands began raising to rest against her neck..
He yanked himself away, swearing softly. "I'll be seeing you later, Usagi," he said quietly before exiting the room, closing the door behind him. Usagi stood there, frozen and confused.. lonely and scared. Sinking to her knees, she indulged in the other emotion that seemed to have plagued her just as adequately as lust had..
She wrapped her arms around herself and cried as she had not done so in many years. "Atashi wa... fuketsu," she whispered. {I am dirty. }
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Harry could not help the way he felt. Every time he even so much as thought about Usagi, his heart constricted with anguish. And Malfoy... he could practically 'see' the plottings of his demise unfold. He was still desperate to know what had transpired between him and Usagi... Well, he knew 'what' had happened, or almost. More so, he wanted to know 'WHY'. Of all possible people... It had to be him.
Minako, Makoto, Hermione, and Ron were all sitting with Harry in the library, each equally pensive in their thoughts. Minako wore perhaps the worst of the expressions, next to Harry. It delicately tore at her heart to see her best friend going through such apparent agony. She really did want to talk to her, but if her friend wished to be alone right now, then she would give her necessary closure.
"Something just didn't add up," Hermione murmured, her thoughts troubled as she tried to re-evaluate the situation. "Usagi has never behaved in such a way.. It just doesn't seem likely that she'd start acting so precariously." Her eyebrows knitted together, her lips turned in a frown as she thought. "He kept asking her to look at him," she murmured. "And when she did she seemed to fall back into whatever haze it was....that she...Oh dear.." Hermione trailed off, realizing where her thoughts were leading her.
"What? What is it?" Harry said quickly, waiting impatiently for her to continue speaking.
Hermione glanced at the four faces that looked at her eagerly. Sighing, Hermione shook her head. "Well.. I'm not positive mind you, but.. It's very possible Malfoy has her under some sort of spell.. A spell that causes Usagi to feel..." She looked away slightly. "..To feel lust for him." Seeing the looks of shock tinge across all of their faces, she continued quickly. "Like I said! It's just a reasonable hypothesis as to why she was acting so strangely.. I..I could be wrong," she murmured.
"It would explain a lot, though," Makoto murmured, rubbing her chin thoughtfully. Harry felt a dim wave of relief wash over him, dizzying in its effect. If this was true.. it meant he hadn't really lost Usagi to Malfoy. Not yet, anyway.. and he'd be sure to not see it happen if that was so. After today, he was positive. If Usagi did not love Malfoy, he would ask her to be his girlfriend. He blushed slightly just at the thought of it.
"Well, this certainly is a relief, if what you say is true Hermione," Ron said happily.
Minako, however frowned sadly. "I suppose, but... What about Usagi?" Hermione looked at her, her puzzled expression indicating for her to continue. "Suppose it is just a spell," she continued softly. Her eyes averted. She doubted they could understand the full depth of Usagi's innocence and kindness, but it was worth a shot. "Suppose it was all meaningless.. How do you think Usagi-chan will feel, knowing she almost lost something very important because of a spell that was cast upon her?"
The impact of her words, though not as full in force as the thoughts had been on her, struck the four other teens with a remorseful wave of pity for Usagi.
"How horrible of Malfoy," Makoto whispered bitterly, surprised to find a tear drip down her cheek. Minako kept her tears stored. She had seen enough of Usagi's today to bid certain she'd be doing a little crying later on. For now.. She hoped only for the best. She prayed desperately Usagi would get through this situation alright, and in one piece..
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Draco sat in his bed, a scowl quite evident upon his face. He was furious. Even that deemed an understatement to the intensity of the rage he currently felt. How dare they all...particulary Potter.. intrude on him and Usagi. He was so close... Their clothes were half off, their limbs entangled, kissing and exploring...
He groaned and shook his head, attempting to clear these thoughts. If he had ate two candies as Usagi had, he truly feared that he may have continued even after the five pests entered the room.. Let them watch. He gladly would have given them something to truly yell about and truly enjoy viewing. Thinking about that didn't exactly alleviate the more... negative effects of the candies. He wanted Usagi.. badly. But he couldn't... Something in him materialized when he saw the tears streaming down her face in thick, hot streams. Guilt. Shame. Remorse..
He sighed softly. Thinking of her crying face, the anguish trembling through her... that did help with his current 'problem'.. It was too much, even for him. Perhaps he should have thought this through a little more.
But there would have been nothing to further think through, had Potter not interrupted... Those thoughts filled him with rage. If it weren't for Potter and his tag-alongs, he would have claimed Usagi as his and no one could have done anything.
But..perhaps the aftermath of that possibility would have wrought far worse results than those currently...
So many thoughts, so many troubled emotions. Draco was not used to any of this. Perhaps this is why his father had advised him that girls would cause him nothing but trouble. It was true, in a way.. But sometimes, trouble was worth it.
Usagi was worth it.
There were other matters to tend to, though. No one angered a Malfoy and got away with it unharmed. He didn't care of Makoto or Minako, even the Weasel... But the Mudblood and Potter.. they were the main ones to mess things up for him... A fierce determination fueled by a rage that one would be wise to stay away from burned deep in his eyes as he stood up. It was time for some revenge, he concluded.
It was time for them to feel the wrath of a Malfoy.
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Usagi had not moved from her spot on the floor for several hours. She was going to move to the bed.. But thoughts of him stopped her from doing so. She wasn't sure if she could ever sanely sleep in that bed again, knowing what had almost transpired.
Similar thoughts plagued her with the table... To know it had started there, sitting together.. Her room seemed stained by his presence, unable to completely get rid of it, even though he was not there. She had cried herself empty, fairly sure all traces of liquid had left her body through her sullen blue eyes.
How did things get complicated so quickly? One minute potions, the next minute chemistry of a different kind.. She couldn't even think of the events that had transpired.. The mere whispering of his name in her mind caused her to writhe with longing for him to come back. Even after her five friends had entered the room, for several brief moments of desperate lust and yearning.... She had wanted Draco to continue. She merely wanted him to look into her eyes and let her know everything was alright and....
Usagi stared blankly at her sparsely decorated ceiling, her eyes opening and closing very slowly. She didn't know what to do.. She was mentally... and physically.. exhausted.
Doing the only practical thing than any in her situation would do, the terribly drained blonde fell into a deep, darkened slumber.
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Draco spotted Harry and his tag alongs at the Quidditch field. He had been heading there to begin devising a scheme for his revenge. He considered executing it right then and there, a quick incinerating spell on the whole lot while he was at it. But no... He only truly wished for revenge against Potter and the mudblood. An idea crept into his mind. Though sketchy, it could work marvelously, depending on what he found.
FLASH {A.N I know you guys missed this =p lol }
"Well.. How will I be able to tell if she's truly in love with me, father?" Draco asked carefully.
Lucius frowned, rubbing his chin in a thoughtful manner. Smirking slightly, he rose from his chair. "Get your wand and return here, quickly." Not being one who needed things repeated, Draco hastily retrieved his wand from his room and returned to his father's study.
The elder Malfoy gave a small, dark smile. "There's a little spell.. Have you heard of the Mirror of Erised?" Seeing his son's faint nod, he continued. "This spell is similar to the purpose of the mirror, though one person uses it on another in order to...I guess you could say take a look into their mind."
Draco smiled inwardly. There were many benefits to the Dark Arts, he knew.
Lucius tapped his own wand against his desk slightly, before pointing at his son. " 'Desirus Revelus!' " he yelled, a small stream of clear magic circling Draco's head. Draco didn't feel much, except an akward tingly sensation, sort of light-headed. His father smirked slightly. "So.. you want to achieve the great powers the dark arts has to offer you... and you're particularly desiring your return to Hogwarts this year to complete this mission. However... Your intent for wanting to complete the mission is on a more personal pleasure basis than for the Dark Lord."
Draco's heartbeat quickened slightly. His father merely shrugged. "If you can acheieve pleasure through work, by all means do so. It's a rare feat indeed," he muttered. Draco relaxed slightly.
"So.. Once I believe she may be in love with me, I cast this spell on her to find out?" he asked his father. Lucius nodded, but glanced at his son for a long moment.
"It has other useful purposes. Manipulation is often a great key to hurting your enemy. If you know what they truly desire, you can easily turn that against them in some way. Remember that, for it may come in handy. Now, let us begin.""
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How right his father was.. Taking out his wand, he aimed it carefully from his distance at Potter, muttering the incantation under his breath. He waited a few moments, absorbing the information he 'felt' from Harry's desiring mind.
Quidditch world cup...
Seeing his parents again...
.....Usagi.
Draco's eyes widened. "Impossible..." A triumphant smirk spread across his face. "Oh, dear Potter, I believe I may have issued a dealing of revenge before I had even intended to do so," he murmured.
Shifting his wand just slightly, he pointed it at Hermione, repeating the spell.
Perfect scores on every exam..
Saving human kind and elven kind alike...
.....Harry.
Draco laughed harshly, not the kind laugh he had gave in DADA class or to Usagi.. but an evil, vindictive laughter. Oh, this would be too fun...
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Harry, Ron, Hermione, Makoto, and Minako had went out to the Quidditch field to talk a little more. They were tired of the death glares they received from Madam Leoney and wished to converse the matter at hand a little further. The weather was fairly nice, a slight chill that occasionally whispered by the only mar to is perfection. The five continued talking a little, when Harry suddenly pressed a hand to his forehead. His friends looked at him with concern.
"Harry, you alright? Is it the scar?" Ron asked, worry quite evident in his tone. Harry shook his head though, a frown on his lips. And just like that... the feeling was gone. What was it?
"I'm alright now... just had a sudden wave of dizziness, is all... I'm fine, really!" he assured, seeing the concerned looks he was receiving.
"Oh..." Harry looked at Hermione, as she wore a similar expression that he had previously portrayed. "I.. I see what you mean," she said softly, resting her hand against her temple, rubbing it gently in an attempt to clear away the light-headed fuzziness. It was gone after a moment or so. "This is odd," she murmured.
"Maybe you two are just really distressed with the situation," Ron suggested. That certainly was a logical answer, and they decided to put aside the matter and concentrate on the more important one...
Usagi.
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"Draco! What are you doing here?" Usagi backed away slightly, not really wanting to get away but knowing it was the more..practical thing to do. She watched as the familiar smirk caressed his lips and she was entranced, unable to turn away.
"I came to finish what we had started," he said softly, standing in front of her before she could so much as blink. His arms tightly encircled around her waist so her back was resting against him, pulling her into a vampiric embrace as his mouth sought out the tender flesh of her neck. Usagi gasped and threw caution to the wind. She didn't care anymore. She wanted him and she would deal with the consequences afterward. She turned in the embrace, taking the initiative and pressing her lips firmly to his. She didn't want any sensual kisses or teasing foreplay.
She wanted him now.
His shirt was quickly discarded, along with hers, before she even realized what was happening. "Yes.. please," she whispered, knowing full well what it was she wanted now. Her hands weaved through his short hair, encouraging him to continue.
Draco lowered her to the bed, gazing fully into her eyes.. No further words were said...
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Usagi woke up with a gasp, sitting up right quickly. She instantly regretted doing so, as her neck was extremely stiff from her situated sleeping on the hard floor. She couldn't even escape him in sleep. What was she going to do..? She rubbed blearily at her eyes, tilting her head in an attempt to stretch the sorely stiffened muscles of her neck.
She honestly didn't know what to do.. She knew she could not become a recluse and stay in her room the rest of the year, nor did she wish to endure such a fate. But.. She couldn't stand the thought of facing anybody right now, either. She felt so confused by all of this.. She didn't know whether to be angry at Draco or not.. I mean, they had both wanted it, right? Wasn't he really just giving her what she had asked for...?
She pressed a hand to her forehead, the painful throb of her head matching the pace of her heartbeat. She had, perhaps, one of the worst headaches of her life. And after as much crying as she had done, she was certainly not surprised. Perhaps she would go down to the hospital wing and ask for a bit of chocolate, or something to help pacify the insistent pain in her temples.
She walked out of her room, clutching her forehead loosely with her warm hand, which failed to help much. She stumbled along the hallways, scarcely able to tell left from right. The pain was almost unbearable, fueled by her excessive shedding of tears and the strain of the whole situation. She didn't realize just how apparently lost she had gotten until she heard someone call her name.
"Usagi.."
She turned slowly, knowing who it was before she even saw them. She watched numbly as Draco approached her, too deliriously pained to see the concerned expression that he wore for a brief moment.
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"Hey, it's Usagi!" Ron exclaimed, pointing to the blonde who was inside the castle entrance near the Quidditch field they were at. "She looks like she's in pain.." The five friends began walking toward their distraught friend, when an unfortunately familiar beat them to her.
"Malfoy," Harry muttered in disgust. They watched from their distance as Malfoy walked over to the girl, and were extremely surprised when they saw something akin to concern in his features. Their arch nemesis wrapped his arms tentively around Usagi's shoulders, pulling her against him as they walked together.
"Where do you think he's taking her?" Makoto asked worriedly.
"I don't know... But I don't think anywhere bad," mumbled Minako. They looked at her in confusion, and she blushed slightly. "Well.. he looked genuinely concerned. I may not know Malfoy as well as you all, but I know people's emotions well enough to know that right now he won't...harm her, so to speak."
The others watched as the Slytherin they despised walked along with Usagi, her head resting against his shoulder.
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"You look awful," Draco commented as he stood next to her.
"Thank you," she mumbled quietly, walking forward slightly and stopping as another wave of pain washed through her. Seeing her visibly wince, Draco placed his arm around her shoulder, pulling the smaller girl against him slightly.
"I'm going to take you to the Hospital Wing," he said calmly, as to not arise any fear in her. Usagi only nodded, her head against his shoulder, the pain making her too weary to consider the other emotions she still felt.
Being a Malfoy instilled him with a strong sense of self control and will power. It was those assets he had to use to keep his feet walking toward the Hospital Wing instead of a secluded area where no interruptions would ensue... he shook his head, already slipping in his mentality.
He prayed the candies would wear off soon, for both of their sakes. He wasn't sure if since Usagi had two hers it would last twice as long (he felt a pang of that strange 'guilt' arise, but quickly brushed it off) or if she merely felt it at twice the intensity as himself.
Usagi was almost relieved to have this pain at the moment.. almost. It was certainly strong enough to help her concentrate on that than the arm that rested around her.. the shoulder her head currently nestled against.. She was also dizzily washed with relief as they reached the Hospital Wing.
Draco entered with her, still helping support her. Madam Pomfrey took one glance at the two and quickly started fussing, helping Usagi hastily into the room so she could lay in one of the cots. Draco stood there, confused as to what he should do now for a moment. "You may leave now, Mr. Malfoy. You can come back in an hour or so to check on her." Draco did not respond to the nurse, but merely turned around and walked away.
That was fine with him... An hour was plenty of time to begin ensuing his revenge. Where would they be... probably looking for Usagi right now, if he knew their predictable antics at all. He was fairly certain they had saw him with Usagi, and was not at all surprised when he saw them just a short walk away from where he currently stood.
Successfully repressing the scowl.. or smirk.. that threatened to etch across his face, he approached the five carefully. It was Minako who saw him first, her eyes widening slightly as she tapped Harry's shoulder and pointed. The others turned and looked at him, most wearing scowls of displeasure.
"Hello, dear friends. I've merely come to offer you good news," he said smoothly, his voice purposely soft and low.
Harry glared daggers at him. "What is it, Malfoy?" he asked bitterly.
Draco smiled loosely. "It concerns Usagi.." He watched with smug satisfaction as they all quieted down enough to listen to him. "She's in the Hopstial Wing right now, but needs to rest a little. At least an hour."
"What was wrong with her?" Minako asked tentively. Draco glanced at her, and could see the undenied qualities of love and concern for her friend in her eyes. He almost smiled, but kept his face emotionless.
"Exhaustion. Sever migraine. Several things I'm sure Madam Pomfrey with take care of," he assured nonchalantly. He watched as Minako's shoulders visibly relaxed, relief evident in her features. "Oh, and Potter..." he began, glancing at his rival with cold, mirthless eyes.
"What do you want, Malfoy?" Harry all but spat.
"The same thing you do," Malfoy said softly, his eyes glinting with malice.
Harry frowned at him. "I don't know what you're talking about.." He became angered as he saw Malfoy snicker softly, shaking his head.
"Oh, dear Potter boy, I think you do. Usagi, you fool." He watched with a growing satisfaction as Harry's eyes widened and he looked away quickly, unable to deny it. He turned to watch the effect Hermione's face, and was pleased to see hurt flash in her eyes for a brief moment. "Oh yes... You want Usagi, do you not? Well, answer me Potter. You can't, can you? Because it's the truth..." He leaned in closer slightly, his voice low and calculating. "You want her more than you wish to see your own parents."
Ron couldn't suppress the gasp that left his own mouth. Hermione looked near tears at this point, and the two other girls looked on with shock at the whole situation.
"Oh, and the poor little Mudblood.. You certainly are a blind one, Potter.. She's loved you ever since she first met you. She's wanted so desperately for you to show her a little sign of affection.. Maybe even ask her out on a date.."
"Shut up, Malfoy!" Hermione cried, her face flushed from embarrassment.. and the effort to restrain the tears that threatened to fall. How.. how did he know all this? But that didn't matter, did it? The fact was the truths were out in the open, and they could not deny any claims he made.
"You want to know why he hung out with you at first, mudblood? It was because you were so smart. He respected you for your intelligence... in hopes that you would do his homework for him," he continued, relentless in his onslaught. "Oh, and dear, dear Potter.. it seems like your chances with Usagi diminished today, hmm? She obviously wants nothing to do with you.. I hope you enjoyed your view of her earlier today, for I'm fairly sure that's the most you'll ever see of her as far as appearance goes."
Harry lunged forward, his fist aiming precariously at the Slytherin. Malfoy quickly dodged, laughing harshly. "Oh, dear.. Seems I've struck a raw nerve.."
"You're vicious, Malfoy," Ron murmured, shaking his head sadly.
Malfoy smiled gallantly. "Better save your breath, Weasel... Oh wait, air is free.. I suppose you can breathe without having to worry, financially."
Ron became flustered, his cheeks and ears turning a bright red that attempted to rival his hair. He heard Minako giggle just slightly next to him, but it was enough to cause a pang of pain to sear in his heart. "So you think it's funny, do you?" he whispered, looking at her with pain and anger. Minako's eyes widened and she quickly shook her head.
"No, it's just--"
"Save it." Ron stormed away, hurt and embarrassed. Minako ran after him, feeling horribly.
Makoto would not let on the hurt that she currently felt... Not only did Hermione like Harry also, but Harry didn't like either one of them.. 'So much for love,' she mused dully. She walked away listlessly, confused and more lonely than ever.
Malfoy smiled darkly at the retreating forms of the three, and then the two that were still left. "Well.. it seems I have nothing further to say. Why don't get ask Hermione out, Potter? Sure she's not pretty.. rather ugly, actually... A bit bossy... But at least she likes you.. unlike Usagi," he said pleasantly, walking away.
He was practically brimming with the triumph and content he felt. He had learned very valuable lessons throughout his life, and perhaps one of the keenest was how to issue revenge.
Physical wounds are temporary, and heal quickly.
Emotional wounds, however, constantly tear and agonize at your heart, a much more horrid injury than a mere punch to the face.
'Never mess with a Malfoy,' he mused to himself with a smirk. He hoped they tore each other apart and bled together in agony.
Feeling much happier in thoughts and overall contentment, he proceeded back to the Hospital. He was fairly sure half an hour had scarcely past, much less the hour he was meant to wait. Either way, he wanted to be sure Usagi was alright.
Why he was feeling this concern, he didn't know. He couldn't quite grasp why he cared how she felt and why it saddened him to see her in the messy state he had put her in.
'Love,' that small voice whispered, but he quickly shoved it away. Impossible. Malfoys did not love. They quested for power and vengance in whatever means achievable.
'Love,' his mind taunted again. He scowled and ignored these thoughts, approaching the Hospital Wing.
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Wee!!! I know this chapter wasn't nearly as exciting as the last, but we're getting somewhere! I think it's actually logner than the lost one..not sure hehe. I'm afraid this story's plot might be longer than I had originally intended..lol. I dunno. =.D Ok, I love all of you reviewers soo much!! I'm not sure if it's a glitch, but I'm not getting any Emails now, telling me when I have a review ::growls:: So, if I don't respond to your review, it's because my Email is bein' icky and the review wasn't displayed on the review page thingy..
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NEXT TIME ON....Desiring Need!
The candies have finally worn off! In their wake, they have left a very anguished and distraught Usagi, a very contemplating Malfoy, and a group of friends torn apart. Back to the normal routine of classes, Usagi is ready to return to the boring, welcomed monotony of work. An unexpected turn of events in Potions with Snape draws her and Malfoy ironically closer than she ever could have anticipated! What happened during his class? What will happen with the other five friends? Where will Malfoy and Usagi go from here..? Find out in next time's episode, "Yearning!"
I hope you are all happy... ::sniffles dramatically:: I stayed up till 5 in the morning, slaving over a to get this next chapter to you all! And what did I do after that? Did I fall into a deep, peaceful slumber? Nooo. I started working on the next chapter of "Slave", which is halfway done. ::dabs at the corner of eyes with handkerchief:: Tha's what I feel like...a...a slave..::sob::
Well. Now that the dramatics are over, please disregard the entire first paragraph =.D LoL I did stay up that late workin' on these fics, but it was funnn! This chapter is actuallyas long as the last one =D I'm soo on a role..lol. Also, keep yer eye out for the next chapter of "Slave".. will be soon! There will prolly be some typos, 'cause I did type it kind of quick.. I quickly edited it with Microsoft Word, but ya know sometimes there are typos that are real words, so...ya.. - . - ;
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Omg...all the laughter n happiness I felt when I wrote the last chapter balances out to nothin'...I felt so bad when I wrote this chapter =( Poor, poor Usagi....! Please keep in mind, Usagi is extremely pure.. she always blushes in the anime even when her and Mamoru jus' kiss a lil.. So for her to do what she did and what was going to happen...Well, I hope I portrayed what I believe her reaction would be okay =p
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Last time on...Desiring Need!
"Hi Usagi! Hi Malfoy!" Minako chirped happily.. The realization of what she just said dawned on her..and the rest of the group.. as they looked at the half naked form of Draco... and Usagi, only in her bra, in her bed... Making out and groping like there was no tomorrow... Five slackened jaws, ten eyes widened beyond belief, and five very loud screams.
"NO WAY!" Ron suffered a nosebleed from seeing Usagi's half naked form.
"OH MY GOD!" Hermione turned away as to not faint.
"MALFOY YOU BASTARD!" Harry's voice was anguished and torn, anger burning deeper than these burdening emotions.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!" Makoto's eyes were widened in a strange sort of fascination.
"USAGI YOU'RE SO LUCKY! YOU RULE!" Minako cowered away from the looks of death she received from Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
Draco and Usagi..slowly, as if dazed in a dream, turned to look at the five "spectators." This could NOT be happening...
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(I kinda liked the song thingy... when the lyrics go with the fic without it bein' a song fic.. and the song I've been listening to for the past 2 hours seems to go with it...so, without further ado, here's chapter 6!)
{Today, I am dirty...
I want..to be pretty..
Tomorrow, I know, I'm just dirt.. }
--Marilyn Manson, "The Nobodies"
Desiring Need...
W r a t h
Draco was trembling with rage. Of course, he had always hated Potter. But now... he could not explain the depths to which his hatred now ran for him. He wanted him dead in the worst possible ways. Why...why, why, why!? Inside, he was churning with a silent turmoil of fury. On the outside, however, he remained emotionless, composed of the same demeanor he often wore apart from his cynical behavior.
"Yes, Potter and friends? Is there anything we could help you with? I certainly hope you've enjoyed your first experience in voyeurism. In case you weren't able to see, we were rather busy with something." He leaned down and kissed Usagi for emphasis. As embarrassed and horrid as Usagi felt, she couldn't stop herself from complying to the kiss, the candies still strongly influencing her actions.
The five looked on, completely shocked and horrified. What was happening...? So many questions were spinning around that needed to be answered. Usagi spoke up attentively. "I...I can explain.. if you don't mind leaving the room for a minute so we can..f-fix up," she mumbled quietly. Draco couldn't get rid of the scowl that spread across his face, his eyes gleaming with anger. Oh, they would pay for this...
They exited the room quickly, though Usagi knew they were waiting right outside the door. Draco grasped Usagi's arm. "I take it you don't want to continue?" he murmured, pressing an encouraging kiss to her throat. Usagi could feel herself slipping from her resolution, her morality crumbling once more... She wrenched herself away as though she had received a physical blow. She was gasping, refusing to look at him.
"What's wrong with me?" she shrieked, shaking her head. "This isn't me.. this isn't me!" she cried, unable to stop the tears that streamed down her face. Draco frowned. He never did know how to deal with crying females.. and what was this feeling? It clouded him like a suffocating plague, twisting his heart in a painful, wrenching manner.
'Guilt,' his mind supplied.
He got off the bed and quickly put his shirt back on, watching through this hazy emotion as Usagi buttoned up her blouse with trembling fingers.
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"Oh my god.. oh my god.." Hermione was practically hyperventilating from what she had seen. The others were in no better shape, save Minako who did not know whether to be ecstatic for her friend, or worried like the rest. She'd have to wait for Usagi to explain to them.. and hopefully give lots of details.
"I can't believe this.. How dare he... How could he.." Harry was muttering to himself over and over again, his words becoming increasingly incoherent as his anger and anguish mingled together. {A.N Angeruish!...srry..lol}
Makoto had a frown on her lips. She didn't know what to make of the situation at all. Neither of them had seemed to..'mind' what was going on. Wasn't it kind of wrong of them, then, to have intruded on their personal decision? She did kind of wish her friend had told her about it, but once again that was up to her discretion. What concern of it was theirs what went on behind closed doors, so to speak?
Ron had a handkerchief firmly clamped on his nose, tilting his head back to stop the blood flow. He had never really thought about Usagi in such a way before.. Sure, she was pretty.. But he never truly imagined her like that... He silently cursed himself for continuing to think about it, as the blood began to trickle once more.
"Ok..you can come in," came Usagi's soft voice, scarcely audible from inside the room. The five friends of the distraught blonde hesitantly entered the room. Usagi was seated in a chair, her hands twisting and wringing together in her lap. Draco was seated on the bed, watching the girl closely. The candies didn't wear off quick. This much he was sure of.
"You can sit on the floor...or stand...sorry I don't have many chairs," she mumbled slightly, refusing to look at any of them. Minako sat in the chair that was close to Usagi, being as she was the closest emotionally to the girl. The other four chose to stand. "I...well.." Minako's eyes widened as she watched Usagi's hands begin to tremble, small drips of liquid pattering against the skin.
"Usagi," she whispered. She couldn't stand to see her like this. She moved her chair closer to the blonde, wrapping her arms around the trembling girl's shoulders loosely.
"Don't touch me!" Usagi yelled, startling Minako enough that she complied almost instantly, recoiling as if she had been slapped. Usagi looked at her best friend, tears silently flowing from her eyes. "Don't touch me," she whispered. "I'm so dirty.. I feel so dirty... So cheap and completely filthy..." She shuddered, disgusted with herself. "I don't understand anything anymore.. Why I wanted to do that with him.. Why I still want to!"
Draco had enough sense to not smile, though his mouth twitched slightly.
Minako's heart wrenched, pangs of sorrow streaming from her own heart. Love...and love-making.. were supposed to be beautiful acts.. Not leave you a crying mess of disgust. She was relieved at least they hadn't completely gone through with it.. that they had interrupted. If Usagi couldn't stand herself when they hadn't even had sex yet, she shuddered to think of the agony her friend would go through had they actually completed the act.
"Draco," she whispered, daring a look at him. He was sitting on the bed, staring at her with a gaze full of the same emotions as before, but mingled with anger at the whole situation currently taking place. His hair still hung loosely in his eyes, and she watched as his hand reached up to brush it away.. "UGH!" she groaned, looking away from him and squeezing her eyes shut. "What IS this?" she moaned feebly.
Hermione had been watching the scene between the two with curious eyes. Something about this situation..."Alright, let's go over what happened and see if we can figure it out," she began, trying to keep her voice soft and soothing for Usagi's benefit.
"Shut up, Mudblood.. I'd appreciate it if we didn't sort through this situation.. Usagi is obviously distressed enough. We both just got caught up in the moment. Leave it be," he warned dangerously.
Hermione flushed at the crude name he had called her, but it was Harry and Ron who growled, "don't call her that."
Usagi shook her head slightly, tears flitting upon the table she was at by the motion. "No.. I think that would be good," she murmured. "I'd like to try and sort out this jumble inside my head.." She continued wringing her hands together in her lap, afraid to so much as glance at the Slytherin male in the room. "Do you want me to tell you what happened today, Hermione?" she asked quietly.
Hermione nodded. "Yes, I would."
Draco glared heatedly at Hermione. Surely, if anyone were to figure out what had happened, it would be her. "I'm warning you, mudblood," he said in a deceptively low voice.
"What's wrong Malfoy, got something to hide?" Harry spat. "Let her talk and shut up. You've done enough damage to last a life time to Usagi."
"She wasn't particularly complaining when she was practically begging me to--"
"Stop!" Usagi cried, looking at Draco... and instantly regretting it. A deep scowl was on his face, his brooding features stirring something in Usagi that she was becoming far too familiar with, far too quickly. "Stop," she whispered brokenly, her head falling into her hands as silent sobs wracked through her body. "Please.. just go for now.. all of you.."
Draco frowned. He knew he shouldn't be doing this, he could practically feel that pestering emotion called 'guilt' cloud him once more.. It had a friend as well.. Shame.
"Are you sure you want me to leave too, Usagi?" he asked her softly, his voice a caressing meander through the air. Usagi nodded her head, the motion jerky and an extreme act of will and self control. "Look at me, Usa," he said, keeping his tone smooth and soft.
"Leave her alo.." If looks could kill, Harry Potter would have died on the spot. The look alone he received from Malfoy was one he was sure would haunt his already plagued dreams. But..why... Why did he want the one thing HE wanted, so much?..
"Look at me," Draco demanded firmly. Usagi slowly raised her head, gazing at him through her tear-clouded vision. She could only vaguely make out the blurred outline of his body. Using to this for her temporary advantage, she said softly, "I want you to leave too." She barely managed to get those words out, each syllable faltering and sounding weaker than the next. As she blinked, the tears spilled down her cheeks. "Please..please.. all of you go," she cried. She didn't want to be seen like this.. she didn't want to be seen at all.
"I want to talk to you for one moment, and then I will leave." Draco did not request this, but rather stated it like it was a conclusion that had already been settled. Usagi nodded numbly, so long as they all left soon.
Minako, Harry, and the others certainly did not want to leave her in this condition.. But they'd do anything for their friend. She needed some time alone regardless, they could tell. The five friends quietly exited, Harry casting a scathing glance to Malfoy, wishing dearly he'd abide to Usagi's wishes.
Draco walked over to the crying blonde, placing his hands on her shoulders and pulling her up. She still would not look at him, too afraid of her own actions.. He dislodged her hands from her face, which seemed glued there. Her eyes were squeezed shut tightly, tears escaping from the closed lids.
He still couldn't help himself...
Draco pressed his lips to hers, not really a kiss, but a mere touching of lips. He felt the moistness of her tears against his own mouth and his tongue slid lightly against her lower lip, tasting the salty liquid. Usagi's eyes squeezed shut tighter, trying desperately to concentrate on Transfigurations and History.. anything to distract her..
He moved the feathery touch of a kiss to her cheek, grazing the hotly wettened, dark pink flesh with his lips, tasting the tears that stained against it. He pulled himself away, knowing if he did not they'd end up back in her bed rather quickly. He could feel Usagi beginning to lose her own self control, and his himself was tethering delicately on its restraint.
"I'm sorry," he murmured. "I truly am sorry." He placed one more kiss, softer than a butterfly's wing, against her lips. He groaned as he felt her respond, pressing closer against him... His hands began raising to rest against her neck..
He yanked himself away, swearing softly. "I'll be seeing you later, Usagi," he said quietly before exiting the room, closing the door behind him. Usagi stood there, frozen and confused.. lonely and scared. Sinking to her knees, she indulged in the other emotion that seemed to have plagued her just as adequately as lust had..
She wrapped her arms around herself and cried as she had not done so in many years. "Atashi wa... fuketsu," she whispered. {I am dirty. }
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Harry could not help the way he felt. Every time he even so much as thought about Usagi, his heart constricted with anguish. And Malfoy... he could practically 'see' the plottings of his demise unfold. He was still desperate to know what had transpired between him and Usagi... Well, he knew 'what' had happened, or almost. More so, he wanted to know 'WHY'. Of all possible people... It had to be him.
Minako, Makoto, Hermione, and Ron were all sitting with Harry in the library, each equally pensive in their thoughts. Minako wore perhaps the worst of the expressions, next to Harry. It delicately tore at her heart to see her best friend going through such apparent agony. She really did want to talk to her, but if her friend wished to be alone right now, then she would give her necessary closure.
"Something just didn't add up," Hermione murmured, her thoughts troubled as she tried to re-evaluate the situation. "Usagi has never behaved in such a way.. It just doesn't seem likely that she'd start acting so precariously." Her eyebrows knitted together, her lips turned in a frown as she thought. "He kept asking her to look at him," she murmured. "And when she did she seemed to fall back into whatever haze it was....that she...Oh dear.." Hermione trailed off, realizing where her thoughts were leading her.
"What? What is it?" Harry said quickly, waiting impatiently for her to continue speaking.
Hermione glanced at the four faces that looked at her eagerly. Sighing, Hermione shook her head. "Well.. I'm not positive mind you, but.. It's very possible Malfoy has her under some sort of spell.. A spell that causes Usagi to feel..." She looked away slightly. "..To feel lust for him." Seeing the looks of shock tinge across all of their faces, she continued quickly. "Like I said! It's just a reasonable hypothesis as to why she was acting so strangely.. I..I could be wrong," she murmured.
"It would explain a lot, though," Makoto murmured, rubbing her chin thoughtfully. Harry felt a dim wave of relief wash over him, dizzying in its effect. If this was true.. it meant he hadn't really lost Usagi to Malfoy. Not yet, anyway.. and he'd be sure to not see it happen if that was so. After today, he was positive. If Usagi did not love Malfoy, he would ask her to be his girlfriend. He blushed slightly just at the thought of it.
"Well, this certainly is a relief, if what you say is true Hermione," Ron said happily.
Minako, however frowned sadly. "I suppose, but... What about Usagi?" Hermione looked at her, her puzzled expression indicating for her to continue. "Suppose it is just a spell," she continued softly. Her eyes averted. She doubted they could understand the full depth of Usagi's innocence and kindness, but it was worth a shot. "Suppose it was all meaningless.. How do you think Usagi-chan will feel, knowing she almost lost something very important because of a spell that was cast upon her?"
The impact of her words, though not as full in force as the thoughts had been on her, struck the four other teens with a remorseful wave of pity for Usagi.
"How horrible of Malfoy," Makoto whispered bitterly, surprised to find a tear drip down her cheek. Minako kept her tears stored. She had seen enough of Usagi's today to bid certain she'd be doing a little crying later on. For now.. She hoped only for the best. She prayed desperately Usagi would get through this situation alright, and in one piece..
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Draco sat in his bed, a scowl quite evident upon his face. He was furious. Even that deemed an understatement to the intensity of the rage he currently felt. How dare they all...particulary Potter.. intrude on him and Usagi. He was so close... Their clothes were half off, their limbs entangled, kissing and exploring...
He groaned and shook his head, attempting to clear these thoughts. If he had ate two candies as Usagi had, he truly feared that he may have continued even after the five pests entered the room.. Let them watch. He gladly would have given them something to truly yell about and truly enjoy viewing. Thinking about that didn't exactly alleviate the more... negative effects of the candies. He wanted Usagi.. badly. But he couldn't... Something in him materialized when he saw the tears streaming down her face in thick, hot streams. Guilt. Shame. Remorse..
He sighed softly. Thinking of her crying face, the anguish trembling through her... that did help with his current 'problem'.. It was too much, even for him. Perhaps he should have thought this through a little more.
But there would have been nothing to further think through, had Potter not interrupted... Those thoughts filled him with rage. If it weren't for Potter and his tag-alongs, he would have claimed Usagi as his and no one could have done anything.
But..perhaps the aftermath of that possibility would have wrought far worse results than those currently...
So many thoughts, so many troubled emotions. Draco was not used to any of this. Perhaps this is why his father had advised him that girls would cause him nothing but trouble. It was true, in a way.. But sometimes, trouble was worth it.
Usagi was worth it.
There were other matters to tend to, though. No one angered a Malfoy and got away with it unharmed. He didn't care of Makoto or Minako, even the Weasel... But the Mudblood and Potter.. they were the main ones to mess things up for him... A fierce determination fueled by a rage that one would be wise to stay away from burned deep in his eyes as he stood up. It was time for some revenge, he concluded.
It was time for them to feel the wrath of a Malfoy.
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Usagi had not moved from her spot on the floor for several hours. She was going to move to the bed.. But thoughts of him stopped her from doing so. She wasn't sure if she could ever sanely sleep in that bed again, knowing what had almost transpired.
Similar thoughts plagued her with the table... To know it had started there, sitting together.. Her room seemed stained by his presence, unable to completely get rid of it, even though he was not there. She had cried herself empty, fairly sure all traces of liquid had left her body through her sullen blue eyes.
How did things get complicated so quickly? One minute potions, the next minute chemistry of a different kind.. She couldn't even think of the events that had transpired.. The mere whispering of his name in her mind caused her to writhe with longing for him to come back. Even after her five friends had entered the room, for several brief moments of desperate lust and yearning.... She had wanted Draco to continue. She merely wanted him to look into her eyes and let her know everything was alright and....
Usagi stared blankly at her sparsely decorated ceiling, her eyes opening and closing very slowly. She didn't know what to do.. She was mentally... and physically.. exhausted.
Doing the only practical thing than any in her situation would do, the terribly drained blonde fell into a deep, darkened slumber.
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Draco spotted Harry and his tag alongs at the Quidditch field. He had been heading there to begin devising a scheme for his revenge. He considered executing it right then and there, a quick incinerating spell on the whole lot while he was at it. But no... He only truly wished for revenge against Potter and the mudblood. An idea crept into his mind. Though sketchy, it could work marvelously, depending on what he found.
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"Well.. How will I be able to tell if she's truly in love with me, father?" Draco asked carefully.
Lucius frowned, rubbing his chin in a thoughtful manner. Smirking slightly, he rose from his chair. "Get your wand and return here, quickly." Not being one who needed things repeated, Draco hastily retrieved his wand from his room and returned to his father's study.
The elder Malfoy gave a small, dark smile. "There's a little spell.. Have you heard of the Mirror of Erised?" Seeing his son's faint nod, he continued. "This spell is similar to the purpose of the mirror, though one person uses it on another in order to...I guess you could say take a look into their mind."
Draco smiled inwardly. There were many benefits to the Dark Arts, he knew.
Lucius tapped his own wand against his desk slightly, before pointing at his son. " 'Desirus Revelus!' " he yelled, a small stream of clear magic circling Draco's head. Draco didn't feel much, except an akward tingly sensation, sort of light-headed. His father smirked slightly. "So.. you want to achieve the great powers the dark arts has to offer you... and you're particularly desiring your return to Hogwarts this year to complete this mission. However... Your intent for wanting to complete the mission is on a more personal pleasure basis than for the Dark Lord."
Draco's heartbeat quickened slightly. His father merely shrugged. "If you can acheieve pleasure through work, by all means do so. It's a rare feat indeed," he muttered. Draco relaxed slightly.
"So.. Once I believe she may be in love with me, I cast this spell on her to find out?" he asked his father. Lucius nodded, but glanced at his son for a long moment.
"It has other useful purposes. Manipulation is often a great key to hurting your enemy. If you know what they truly desire, you can easily turn that against them in some way. Remember that, for it may come in handy. Now, let us begin.""
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How right his father was.. Taking out his wand, he aimed it carefully from his distance at Potter, muttering the incantation under his breath. He waited a few moments, absorbing the information he 'felt' from Harry's desiring mind.
Quidditch world cup...
Seeing his parents again...
.....Usagi.
Draco's eyes widened. "Impossible..." A triumphant smirk spread across his face. "Oh, dear Potter, I believe I may have issued a dealing of revenge before I had even intended to do so," he murmured.
Shifting his wand just slightly, he pointed it at Hermione, repeating the spell.
Perfect scores on every exam..
Saving human kind and elven kind alike...
.....Harry.
Draco laughed harshly, not the kind laugh he had gave in DADA class or to Usagi.. but an evil, vindictive laughter. Oh, this would be too fun...
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Harry, Ron, Hermione, Makoto, and Minako had went out to the Quidditch field to talk a little more. They were tired of the death glares they received from Madam Leoney and wished to converse the matter at hand a little further. The weather was fairly nice, a slight chill that occasionally whispered by the only mar to is perfection. The five continued talking a little, when Harry suddenly pressed a hand to his forehead. His friends looked at him with concern.
"Harry, you alright? Is it the scar?" Ron asked, worry quite evident in his tone. Harry shook his head though, a frown on his lips. And just like that... the feeling was gone. What was it?
"I'm alright now... just had a sudden wave of dizziness, is all... I'm fine, really!" he assured, seeing the concerned looks he was receiving.
"Oh..." Harry looked at Hermione, as she wore a similar expression that he had previously portrayed. "I.. I see what you mean," she said softly, resting her hand against her temple, rubbing it gently in an attempt to clear away the light-headed fuzziness. It was gone after a moment or so. "This is odd," she murmured.
"Maybe you two are just really distressed with the situation," Ron suggested. That certainly was a logical answer, and they decided to put aside the matter and concentrate on the more important one...
Usagi.
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"Draco! What are you doing here?" Usagi backed away slightly, not really wanting to get away but knowing it was the more..practical thing to do. She watched as the familiar smirk caressed his lips and she was entranced, unable to turn away.
"I came to finish what we had started," he said softly, standing in front of her before she could so much as blink. His arms tightly encircled around her waist so her back was resting against him, pulling her into a vampiric embrace as his mouth sought out the tender flesh of her neck. Usagi gasped and threw caution to the wind. She didn't care anymore. She wanted him and she would deal with the consequences afterward. She turned in the embrace, taking the initiative and pressing her lips firmly to his. She didn't want any sensual kisses or teasing foreplay.
She wanted him now.
His shirt was quickly discarded, along with hers, before she even realized what was happening. "Yes.. please," she whispered, knowing full well what it was she wanted now. Her hands weaved through his short hair, encouraging him to continue.
Draco lowered her to the bed, gazing fully into her eyes.. No further words were said...
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Usagi woke up with a gasp, sitting up right quickly. She instantly regretted doing so, as her neck was extremely stiff from her situated sleeping on the hard floor. She couldn't even escape him in sleep. What was she going to do..? She rubbed blearily at her eyes, tilting her head in an attempt to stretch the sorely stiffened muscles of her neck.
She honestly didn't know what to do.. She knew she could not become a recluse and stay in her room the rest of the year, nor did she wish to endure such a fate. But.. She couldn't stand the thought of facing anybody right now, either. She felt so confused by all of this.. She didn't know whether to be angry at Draco or not.. I mean, they had both wanted it, right? Wasn't he really just giving her what she had asked for...?
She pressed a hand to her forehead, the painful throb of her head matching the pace of her heartbeat. She had, perhaps, one of the worst headaches of her life. And after as much crying as she had done, she was certainly not surprised. Perhaps she would go down to the hospital wing and ask for a bit of chocolate, or something to help pacify the insistent pain in her temples.
She walked out of her room, clutching her forehead loosely with her warm hand, which failed to help much. She stumbled along the hallways, scarcely able to tell left from right. The pain was almost unbearable, fueled by her excessive shedding of tears and the strain of the whole situation. She didn't realize just how apparently lost she had gotten until she heard someone call her name.
"Usagi.."
She turned slowly, knowing who it was before she even saw them. She watched numbly as Draco approached her, too deliriously pained to see the concerned expression that he wore for a brief moment.
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"Hey, it's Usagi!" Ron exclaimed, pointing to the blonde who was inside the castle entrance near the Quidditch field they were at. "She looks like she's in pain.." The five friends began walking toward their distraught friend, when an unfortunately familiar beat them to her.
"Malfoy," Harry muttered in disgust. They watched from their distance as Malfoy walked over to the girl, and were extremely surprised when they saw something akin to concern in his features. Their arch nemesis wrapped his arms tentively around Usagi's shoulders, pulling her against him as they walked together.
"Where do you think he's taking her?" Makoto asked worriedly.
"I don't know... But I don't think anywhere bad," mumbled Minako. They looked at her in confusion, and she blushed slightly. "Well.. he looked genuinely concerned. I may not know Malfoy as well as you all, but I know people's emotions well enough to know that right now he won't...harm her, so to speak."
The others watched as the Slytherin they despised walked along with Usagi, her head resting against his shoulder.
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"You look awful," Draco commented as he stood next to her.
"Thank you," she mumbled quietly, walking forward slightly and stopping as another wave of pain washed through her. Seeing her visibly wince, Draco placed his arm around her shoulder, pulling the smaller girl against him slightly.
"I'm going to take you to the Hospital Wing," he said calmly, as to not arise any fear in her. Usagi only nodded, her head against his shoulder, the pain making her too weary to consider the other emotions she still felt.
Being a Malfoy instilled him with a strong sense of self control and will power. It was those assets he had to use to keep his feet walking toward the Hospital Wing instead of a secluded area where no interruptions would ensue... he shook his head, already slipping in his mentality.
He prayed the candies would wear off soon, for both of their sakes. He wasn't sure if since Usagi had two hers it would last twice as long (he felt a pang of that strange 'guilt' arise, but quickly brushed it off) or if she merely felt it at twice the intensity as himself.
Usagi was almost relieved to have this pain at the moment.. almost. It was certainly strong enough to help her concentrate on that than the arm that rested around her.. the shoulder her head currently nestled against.. She was also dizzily washed with relief as they reached the Hospital Wing.
Draco entered with her, still helping support her. Madam Pomfrey took one glance at the two and quickly started fussing, helping Usagi hastily into the room so she could lay in one of the cots. Draco stood there, confused as to what he should do now for a moment. "You may leave now, Mr. Malfoy. You can come back in an hour or so to check on her." Draco did not respond to the nurse, but merely turned around and walked away.
That was fine with him... An hour was plenty of time to begin ensuing his revenge. Where would they be... probably looking for Usagi right now, if he knew their predictable antics at all. He was fairly certain they had saw him with Usagi, and was not at all surprised when he saw them just a short walk away from where he currently stood.
Successfully repressing the scowl.. or smirk.. that threatened to etch across his face, he approached the five carefully. It was Minako who saw him first, her eyes widening slightly as she tapped Harry's shoulder and pointed. The others turned and looked at him, most wearing scowls of displeasure.
"Hello, dear friends. I've merely come to offer you good news," he said smoothly, his voice purposely soft and low.
Harry glared daggers at him. "What is it, Malfoy?" he asked bitterly.
Draco smiled loosely. "It concerns Usagi.." He watched with smug satisfaction as they all quieted down enough to listen to him. "She's in the Hopstial Wing right now, but needs to rest a little. At least an hour."
"What was wrong with her?" Minako asked tentively. Draco glanced at her, and could see the undenied qualities of love and concern for her friend in her eyes. He almost smiled, but kept his face emotionless.
"Exhaustion. Sever migraine. Several things I'm sure Madam Pomfrey with take care of," he assured nonchalantly. He watched as Minako's shoulders visibly relaxed, relief evident in her features. "Oh, and Potter..." he began, glancing at his rival with cold, mirthless eyes.
"What do you want, Malfoy?" Harry all but spat.
"The same thing you do," Malfoy said softly, his eyes glinting with malice.
Harry frowned at him. "I don't know what you're talking about.." He became angered as he saw Malfoy snicker softly, shaking his head.
"Oh, dear Potter boy, I think you do. Usagi, you fool." He watched with a growing satisfaction as Harry's eyes widened and he looked away quickly, unable to deny it. He turned to watch the effect Hermione's face, and was pleased to see hurt flash in her eyes for a brief moment. "Oh yes... You want Usagi, do you not? Well, answer me Potter. You can't, can you? Because it's the truth..." He leaned in closer slightly, his voice low and calculating. "You want her more than you wish to see your own parents."
Ron couldn't suppress the gasp that left his own mouth. Hermione looked near tears at this point, and the two other girls looked on with shock at the whole situation.
"Oh, and the poor little Mudblood.. You certainly are a blind one, Potter.. She's loved you ever since she first met you. She's wanted so desperately for you to show her a little sign of affection.. Maybe even ask her out on a date.."
"Shut up, Malfoy!" Hermione cried, her face flushed from embarrassment.. and the effort to restrain the tears that threatened to fall. How.. how did he know all this? But that didn't matter, did it? The fact was the truths were out in the open, and they could not deny any claims he made.
"You want to know why he hung out with you at first, mudblood? It was because you were so smart. He respected you for your intelligence... in hopes that you would do his homework for him," he continued, relentless in his onslaught. "Oh, and dear, dear Potter.. it seems like your chances with Usagi diminished today, hmm? She obviously wants nothing to do with you.. I hope you enjoyed your view of her earlier today, for I'm fairly sure that's the most you'll ever see of her as far as appearance goes."
Harry lunged forward, his fist aiming precariously at the Slytherin. Malfoy quickly dodged, laughing harshly. "Oh, dear.. Seems I've struck a raw nerve.."
"You're vicious, Malfoy," Ron murmured, shaking his head sadly.
Malfoy smiled gallantly. "Better save your breath, Weasel... Oh wait, air is free.. I suppose you can breathe without having to worry, financially."
Ron became flustered, his cheeks and ears turning a bright red that attempted to rival his hair. He heard Minako giggle just slightly next to him, but it was enough to cause a pang of pain to sear in his heart. "So you think it's funny, do you?" he whispered, looking at her with pain and anger. Minako's eyes widened and she quickly shook her head.
"No, it's just--"
"Save it." Ron stormed away, hurt and embarrassed. Minako ran after him, feeling horribly.
Makoto would not let on the hurt that she currently felt... Not only did Hermione like Harry also, but Harry didn't like either one of them.. 'So much for love,' she mused dully. She walked away listlessly, confused and more lonely than ever.
Malfoy smiled darkly at the retreating forms of the three, and then the two that were still left. "Well.. it seems I have nothing further to say. Why don't get ask Hermione out, Potter? Sure she's not pretty.. rather ugly, actually... A bit bossy... But at least she likes you.. unlike Usagi," he said pleasantly, walking away.
He was practically brimming with the triumph and content he felt. He had learned very valuable lessons throughout his life, and perhaps one of the keenest was how to issue revenge.
Physical wounds are temporary, and heal quickly.
Emotional wounds, however, constantly tear and agonize at your heart, a much more horrid injury than a mere punch to the face.
'Never mess with a Malfoy,' he mused to himself with a smirk. He hoped they tore each other apart and bled together in agony.
Feeling much happier in thoughts and overall contentment, he proceeded back to the Hospital. He was fairly sure half an hour had scarcely past, much less the hour he was meant to wait. Either way, he wanted to be sure Usagi was alright.
Why he was feeling this concern, he didn't know. He couldn't quite grasp why he cared how she felt and why it saddened him to see her in the messy state he had put her in.
'Love,' that small voice whispered, but he quickly shoved it away. Impossible. Malfoys did not love. They quested for power and vengance in whatever means achievable.
'Love,' his mind taunted again. He scowled and ignored these thoughts, approaching the Hospital Wing.
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NEXT TIME ON....Desiring Need!
The candies have finally worn off! In their wake, they have left a very anguished and distraught Usagi, a very contemplating Malfoy, and a group of friends torn apart. Back to the normal routine of classes, Usagi is ready to return to the boring, welcomed monotony of work. An unexpected turn of events in Potions with Snape draws her and Malfoy ironically closer than she ever could have anticipated! What happened during his class? What will happen with the other five friends? Where will Malfoy and Usagi go from here..? Find out in next time's episode, "Yearning!"
