Okay, here it is Chapter ten. I know it's been a really long time since I've last updated. But schoolwork has been taking most of my time. It took me a while to think about Chapter 10. I already have the plot in my mind but I don't know how to write it in words. So please forgive me if it took a while…
Oh, and to ArcticAngelzTx, thank you for telling me of my mistakes… I just checked my last chapter, and I've realized that I have plenty of grammatical errors. I'm really sorry… And to all my reviewers that said some of my chapters had bad grammar, thank you… I've been trying to make it better… but please do forgive me… This is my first Draco/Ginny fic…
Warning: This may be rated as PG-15
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Life of Surprises
Chapter 10: Doubts
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Colin leaned back on his chair and released the quill on his hand. Yes, he was thoroughly convinced of Parkinson's proposal. It sort of gave him an edge and with her plan, he could have what he wanted. Yet, there was something that made him stop and think; something didn't feel quite right. He looked at Pansy, who was expecting for his answer.
"Well? What do you think of my plan?" She asked smoothly. When Colin didn't answer, she continued. "Oh, come on, Creevey. It's a win-win situation. We're all going to be happy campers. You will get Weasley… uh… I mean Ginny and I get to have Draco."
Colin looked at her from his position. "As much as it is appealing an offer, I would have to say no."
Pansy scowled. "No?"
"No. Look, a lot of factors can contribute to the failure of this plan. I cannot, for one, deny that this plot of yours will do me some good, but somebody will later on find out the truth. And that always happen… The bad guys always go down the dumps."
"Bad guys are we? I wouldn't say that. After all, we are just looking out for our benefits." Pansy said as she shifted her scowl to a sympathetic smile. "Worried are you, then? Gryffindors truly don't hold the image of brave warriors as compared to their minds' eye holds… especially, you Creevey. You truly are nothing but a fool trying to convince yourself that you are brave." She teased.
"That's a lie." Colin retorted.
Pansy shrugged her shoulders. "Oh well." She stood up from her seat and went up behind Colin. She placed her hands on his shoulders and leaned in to whisper in his ear. "You don't have to worry, Creevey. I assure you. It WILL work out fine. And if this plan goes south, you won't be caught up in the mess. So, if in any case you change your mind, owl me." She said and nipped lightly on his ear. She stood straighter and left him to think only to himself.
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Draco sat comfortably on the snow. He and Ginny were out playing for hours. His blonde hair was messy from the snowball fight and there were red spots on his cheeks, signifying where some snowballs hit him. Ginny fell onto the heap of snow beside him. She let out a sigh of contempt and relief.
"I'm so tired!" She exclaimed. "Draco, what time is it?" She asked, looking at her boyfriend,
Draco rolled up the sleeve of his robe and turtleneck sweater to reveal a gold wristwatch. "It's about ten to twelve." He replied, fixing his robe and sweater.
"No wonder! It's nearly lunch. I'm hungry." She said whining.
Draco laughed softly. Ginny smiled at him as he laughed. When he had stopped, Draco pushed away a stray lock of auburn hair and kissed gently the spot where his hand touched her face. Ginny giggled at the sensuous touches. She moved her body to rest on Draco's lap and wrapped her arms around his neck. Draco kissed her chin and his lips made its way to her mouth where they engaged in a passionate kiss. They only pulled apart when the lack of air intervened. Ginny's breath was shallow and so was Draco's.
"Still hungry?" Draco said, cocking one eyebrow.
Ginny smiled mischievously. "Yes."
Draco returned the smile. He pulled Ginny closer to him, capturing her lips with his. Ginny gave him the entry he wanted and he thoroughly ravished her mouth. Her arms pulled him even closer, if possible. They heard both their stomachs rumbling, and they laughed as they pulled apart.
"Come on. Let's get lunch." Ginny invited Draco as she stood up.
Draco reached for Ginny's hand as they walked together towards the Great Hall.
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Colin had much to think about. Schoolwork would definitely take much of his time; Parkinson's plan… No, you idiot. He thought to himself. I refuse to think about it. It would do me more harm than good… so, just stop thinking about it. Colin sighed. "There's no use getting worked up about this stuff." He said to himself. He resigned to eating his lunch so that he could get started with his unfinished Transfiguration essay.
"Hey Colin!"
Colin looked up, his hand reaching for his fork. "Oh, hey Cami." He greeted her as she settled herself in the seat across of him. "What's going on?"
"Nothing much…" Cami said, shrugging her shoulders. "By the way, have you seen Ginny?"
Colin opened his mouth to reply and shut it again. He was about to say no and that he hadn't seen her since this morning, when Cami said, "Ah, there she is." Colin looked at the direction Cami was looking at. As he looked, he saw Ginny and Draco kissing and parted ways to their separate tables. It didn't take a while for Ginny to sit beside Cami and eat, smiling as she did so.
"Hey Ginny." Colin said.
Ginny forced down a mouthful of her food and laughed. "Hey…" She replied, grinning from ear to ear.
"For a moment there, I thought you've forgotten about us and Malfoy was the only thing on your mind." Cami said.
"Me? Forget you? Never!" Ginny denied.
Colin snorted. Ginny gave him a half-hearted glare, and engaged herself in a lively conversation with Cami. Colin didn't mind and just proceeded to eat his lunch.
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Colin frustratingly threw a piece of parchment to the wastebasket. He was starting his essay on Ancient Runes but somehow his mind was blank. He couldn't start thinking on what to write. He stood up from his desk and paced in his dorm room. Something was terribly bothering him. He stared at the parchment, bottle of ink, and quill on his desk. The thought of Pansy's proposal came to his mind. He shook his head as if by doing so, the thought would disappear from his mind. He glared at the things on his table and continued to pace, thinking about his essay. His eyes wandered so often at his desk, making it hard for him to think of anything other than Parkinson's proposal. He muttered a curse and lied on his bed. He stayed there, thinking of what to do. He stared blankly at the top of his four-poster bed. He finally stood up, a few minutes later, with one resolve --- to write.
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Well? What do you guys think? I know it's kinda short, but I hope I kept you in suspense… Tell me what you think… Please review… thanks a bunch -
To all those who are reading my other fic, I'll Love You Until The End, I might be updating a little later… -