CHAPTER 4
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Author's Note: Hey I would like to thank all those who reviewed those comments and reviews really helped a lot and encouraged me to go on. I am really sorry for the long update coz my summer is really busy and I'm making the most of it. So here is Chapter 4.
I stayed in the dorm until classes begun. I moved from the bed and sat on the ledge by the window over looking the calm lake.
I opened the window and allowed fresh air to pass through me. It was peaceful and relaxing. I could also hear the birds chirping nearby. It's like everything I've wanted is all here. And nothing else I could ask for.
I felt awful when I thought about what's going to happen next. It's going to be Herbology. This mean seeing Malfoy and I wasn't ready to face him yet.
What happened a while ago wasn't really the cause of my outburst. He has always been putting me down for like . . . Ages and I've quite gotten used to it already. I guess all my pilled up feelings that has been set as side for years was really the main cause.
Like what happened a year ago …
FLASHBACK
6th Year
(On the bulletin Board at the Slytherine Common Room)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hogsmade Trip Next Week
February 15
Students allowed: 3rd Year to 7th Year
No Permission from Parents NO Trip No Excuses
It was after dinner and I was standing beside Malfoy as we were reading this 'very important announcement' … not.
"Cool Hogsmade trip next week. I need to buy a new set of quills and some parchment. But Hogsmade is getting pretty boring and same after all those trips for the past years. But the thought of getting out of school is pretty okay I guess. So got any plans Malfoy?"I asked him.
He didn't answer my question but led me to sit on one of the couches we usually sat on.
We finally sat on the couch and I noticed Malfoy being unusually quiet so I broke the silence and said.
"You haven't answered my question yet"
"Um…" He began
"Are you keeping something from me?" I said jokingly
"Haha Laugh all you can you can" He said sarcastically
"Okay, okay… so what are you planning to do." I said
"Well I've got something planned already"
" Oh so what is it?" I asked keenly moving closer to him. I know it was an odd thing to do but I just had an erg to be near him.
It's been a couple of months since I've developed a crush on my best friend, Draco… I mean Malfoy. I don't think it's even right to have a crush on one of your close friends never less your best friend.
"As you can see I've been dating tons of girls before," he said
" Of coarse it's a bit obvious isn't it?" I said sarcastically. Thinking it was a pointless question and unsure where this conversation was headed.
"Well all those girls I've dated were… useless. I mean they hang on to every bogus thing I say. It's like…
Clearly Malfoy was lost in words now. He wasn't beside me anymore but he was pacing back and forth in front of me thinking what to say next.
He continued on " They just want to go out with me because I'm filthy rich, popular and incredibly hott"
I cocked an eyebrow at him. He obviously noticed my reaction but he just completely ignored it.
"As I was saying they don't like me for who I am but they like me for what I have and… Would you say something and stop giving my your looks." He said annoyingly
"Oh so you want my opinion now? Well…" I stood up from the couch to look at his face clearly. "Well opinion no 1 you hott. As if."
I know I was blushing slightly but I could not let him sense my embarrassment so I continued on.
"Anyway opinion No 2. I think your right. I mean that's totally using you so they can get posh dinners and expensive stuff but it's a bit unfair to be treated like that. But for you it's okay. You've quite gotten used to that by now probably and you have been doing that likewise just cross out the posh diners and expensive stuff. You just want to have fun with them so I say it's fair.
"Okay, okay I probably deserved that…but could we just sit down." He said
"Oh yah. Okay. But I've told you before that they are just using you for their own interest especially that Hufflepuff girl what's her name? Um … Megan? Megan Jones am I right? I asked.
"Yes" he said sourly. "She just went out would me so she could ask me to buy her that dress robes she liked so much so she could wear it at the Yule Ball and get to dance with Stebbins"
"And that's why you had to go with me because she stood you up right. Let me guess she sent you an owl saying she didn't feel so good and she can't make it to the dance. But you found her dancing with Stebbins. Anyway how thick were you asking a Hufflepuff out?" I asked
"Okay. That was my bad. I admit okay so would you just drop it." He muttered
" Did you just admit that you're wrong?" I asked with a confused look on my face
"Yes I did but you better not tell anyone" he said in a threatening way but then a smile appeared on his face which surprised me.
"Of coarse not I don't want to embarrass my best friend." I smiled back at him
It was getting late and the common room was filled with lesser people now. I stared at the fire as I sat there in silence for a few minute.
"You still haven't answered my question yet you know Malfoy," I said
" Oh that well I've asked this girl out she is in Ravenclaw and her name is Sally Ann Perks. But her friends call her Anna she is in our charms class," he answered
" Oh that blonde girl" I said silently
I was feeling rather disappointed I thought we would finally go to hogsmade and chill for a while and not him with some girl. It's just been the same over the years. Well maybe I was also feeling a bit jealous. I mean it would be really nice to be in the place of Anna. Malfoy's been talking about her all week on how pretty she is, how her hair is so shiny and what a nice body she's got.
"Yes that's her. Why don't you tag along with us so you two can talk? And both of you could be properly introduced to each other." He said excitedly " I've noticed you don't talk to her at all"
"Okay"
Then Crabbe appeared in the common room. He was walking towards us and asked Malfoy.
"Draco are you heading up already? I'm going now. Remember we have some plans tomorrow."
"Don't worry ill be right up." He answered looking up at him.
"And Pansy don't try to hog Draco to long " Crabbe said with a smirk on his face.
"Don't worry Vincent he'd be right up. That's what Malfoy said any way." I looked at Crabbe then to Malfoy"
"Okay then." Crabbe said then walked away
He climbed the stairs leading to his dorm. I was wondering what they were up to but my thoughts were interrupted when Malfoy spoke
"Why do you call Crabbe, by his first name? "
"What am I suppose to call him then" I looked at him strangely
"No that's not what I meant…" he said shaking his head
"What is it then?" I asked
"I would tell you but you keep on interrupting me" he said annoyingly "Anyway as I was saying you never called me Draco before. I mean what's with you and calling me Malfoy.
"Well…" I said slowly still thinking for an explanation
"It's just, I don't know … when we first met during some party most of the people there called you Malfoy not Draco and I dint want to sound different. But when we arrived at Hogwarts you dint seem to mind though so I thought you didn't care.
"I'd really appreciate it if you call me Draco from now on." He was standing up now.
"I'm heading up now. It's getting late and I've got some plans tomorrow with Vincent." He said " And oh I forgot to mention that I am meeting Anna around 10:30 at the great hall so when we arrive Hogsmade we could have lunch"
I merely gave him a nod
He walked away and I was about to stand up and head up to go to sleep when the unexpected happened…
He turned his head around and said "Night Pansy" then gave me a warm smile
"Night Draco" I answered.
I slowly turned the knob of the door slowly opening it. So I wouldn't wake up my roommates. As I recalled the night's events I was very surprised of what had happened. It was the very time Draco and I just sat down and talked and the very first time and acted as real friends .We dint resolve to an argument when we don't agree on something.
I slowly changed into my nightgown, Climbed into bed and fell fast asleep.
Classes were boring during the following week. Teachers were giving us tons of homework to prepare us for the upcoming finals. Without realizing it, Saturday February 15 was tomorrow.
No matter how I try to distract my thoughts in the boring classes I have to take every single day I just couldn't block the thought of spending a day with "Anna" that girly girl in Ravenclaw. I just could not stand her. Maybe I was a little jealous because she would probably snog him senselessly in front of me, which would be really disgusting.
Finally the day I've dreaded has come. I woke up late took a shower and got dressed. I met up with Draco in the common room. When I caught up to him, he left me breathless. He was wearing a tight shirt that showed his great toned body and jeans. I guess Quidditch helps a lot in achieving a great body.
He was very much preoccupied to notice that I was sort if staring at him.
He led me to the great hall where we met up Anna. He then introduced me to her.
"Anna, meet Pansy a good friend of mine"
"Hi Anna" I said afterwards giving her a forced smile
"Hey Pansy, still haven't change have you?" she said looking at me head to toe
I knew she was talking about my look. Anna was very obsessed with fashion and what's the latest trend. She also loves bargain shopping which is totally rubbish.
" I know Anna. Don't need to point out the obvious," I said sweetly. Quite annoyed by her comment.
"Come on let's go to Hogsmade already" he said garbing hold of Anna's hand and started walking and leaving me alone standing there.
I walked a bit faster to catch up with them. The walk was long and disturbing. I was so out of place since Anna and Draco were talking mostly to themselves and totally ignoring me. So I walked quietly looking around.
I saw many couples walking hand and hand heading to Hogsmade too. They all looked so happy. What was I thinking? Going with Draco today with his newfound girlfriend. Well maybe I thought I would have fun but no I was totally wrong. Maybe coming here was just doing Draco a favor after what happened last night, him being nice to me and all.
"We're here," Draco said brightly.
I wasn't quite surprised to where he took us. It was a small and cozy Italian restaurant.
I've been here loads of times. This is where we (Me, Draco, Crabbe, Goyle) usually ate after going to different stores and buying the stuff we need. We like it here coz it's quiet and not much students hang around here.
A waiter greeted us and led us to our table. As we took our seats I could see Anna looking around the place with great interest. I could tell she hasn't been here.
" Nice place isn't it Anna? Great architecture too. Never been to a place like this?" I said afterwards gave her a friendly smile that deceived no one.
" Guess I haven't" she said meekly then giving Draco an uncomfortable look.
We ordered our food and stayed silent for a while then Draco looked towards the door where two people just entered.
" Got to talk to Baddock. I'll be back," Draco said
I saw Anna giving a look that clearly says Don't Leave Me Alone Here Alone With HER. " Don't worry I wont be long" he said looking straight at Anna's eyesWhat's so great about her any way? I thought. I could hear bits of Draco and Baddock's conversation clearly about Quidditch. Guys and Quidditch. I rolled my eyes and decided to start a conversation to know Anna better… like I wanted to.
"So Anna… What does your parents think of Hogwarts? I mean my parents think it's completely rubbish. They think we don't learn enough magic at Hogwarts than in Durmstrang. I completely agree but as father says it's too far"
"My parents wouldn't really know." Anna said casually looking at her plate of spaghetti "They just knew about magic when I first got my Hogwarts letter."
"Oh is that so, are you like a mudbloo… I mean a muggle born?" I asked her innocently then giving her a wicked smile.
" Um…. Yes. Got to go to the loo back in a mo."
I could sense she was very uncomfortable already. Then I saw Draco heading the direction of the loo. Weird, him looking after a girl to see if she was all right. I decided to ignore that thought and went back to my food. After a few minutes they still didn't come back from the loo.
"Waiter?"
"Yes madam?"
" Have you seen Malfoy?" I asked
"He left a few moments ago" he answered
"Okay get me the check" I got purse, paid the bill and went out of the shop.
Great just great Malfoy left without any notice what kind of friend would do that. It's like being stood up or something.
Then it hit me they did not stood me up, they just didn't want my company. When I was walking I saw Draco and Anna sitting and talking happily in a small ice cream parlour. When I was looking at them Draco caught my eye and totally blanked me. A few moments later I found my senses and marched up to the castle.
A few hours later I was found sitting in the common room trying to figure out my homework in Advance Potions and was trying to forget what happened earlier that day.
"Pansy!" someone yelled my name across the room.
"What!" I said loudly without glancing from my book.
I could hear footsteps nearing then I looked up and was face to face with non other than Draco Malfoy.
" Why can't you just be nice to her" he said this more quietly now but was looking at me annoyingly " Look I am taking to you right now so would you just looking at me and stop reading that crap."
" I completely heard you" standing up this time. Looking at him in the eye he was only 3 centimeters taller than me. " You know I don't do nice and stop pretending that you do too." I had my voice higher than usual.
" Well at least try to pretend and why did you have to call her a mudblood?" he retorted
" Well she is anyway. And does your father know that your girlfriend is a bloody mudblood I'm so sure he would highly disapprove of that. After all what I said to Perks today is clearly what she deserves.
"And by the way you shouldn't have invited me to your 'date' if you would just leave me
Or desert me or whatever you want to call it" by this time I was now yelling. After that I grabbed my book and parchment and went to the girl's dorm.
The next day after our last class, Potions I was held up in the corridor when I was on my way to the great hall for dinner.
"What is it Malfoy?" I said angrily. All day I was totally ignoring him and was hanging out with Millicent.
"Look I know what we did yesterday ditching you and all was wrong. So I think we should just put all this behind us and forget it. Okay cause it's hard not talking to you."
"Okay"
" I know this still has a part 2 so spit it out." I said
"Okay you got me there. You know me too well." He said
" And Oh please don't tell my father about Anna's dirty blood please
"Okay… but you owe me."
"Thank you, he said sarcastically
So lets head to dinner then
END OF FLASHBACKAnd stupid me falling for that one …
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