Infatuation

By: babykelyse

A/N: I'm so pleased with the positive responses I've been getting with this story. I'm glad that you're all enjoying it and here's the next chapter. :)

Author Responses: wiltedsour- I'm my own worst critic lol But, I'm glad that you reviewed and even more so that you're enjoying my story :D Amscray- The thought of cousins...that's just gross lol I'm going to stop thinking of the prospect now :P Ahhh yes, the Slytherin in Harry. I always thought he'd do better in that house BUT...can't have everything I want so I'll settle for writing about it :) john- I hated to do it, but it was necessary lol Can't have Harry and Pansy getting together too soon :P Vinese- I'm glad you're enjoying it :D Harry/Pansy has always been a guilty pleasure of mine :) anonymous- Why thank you :D I'm definitely feeling that this is my best story yet with my portrayal of the characters :) And yes, Draco is going out with Ginny in this fic, but I won't be focusing on them too much. They already have a story of their own lol mallory- So sorry for the wait, but school is always getting in the way lol I'll definitely be trying to get these chapters out quicker though :) Cycla- I couldn't help it lol the interaction with the bookshelf thing...wasn't on my agenda it just sort of...came out. But there will be no more public making out scenes until much later, if at all. It all depends on this rusty piece of junk I call my brain :P Kukie Star Shadow- Thank you :) Red Satin and Black Silk- I'm glad you think so :D Keep reading! The Cheshire Katt- Thanks! I don't like the wimpy Harry either lol It's sickening to see that :P Hitmanhand- Nah, he's not trying to use Pansy. But I do see where you picked that up lol CMaca- thank you :D gilot- here's the update :) it's a bit late...but it's here :) SNB- First, in calling the pairing 'bizarre'...many people tend to think so. I however think that is a rather interesting pairing seeing as no one else is doing. Second, it's a fanfiction site...get over reading the books and expecting everything to be the exactly the same as the book. What good would that be? And when I say bizarre, I don't mean it in the bad sense. Had you read further you would have seen where I put 'odd fascination'. Read before you comment. And last, if people want to portray Harry as this wimpy little kid who's going to save the world, then let them. I, however, choose not to do this seeing as I don't see him as wimpy. But sorry...I just felt like ranting. Elfgirl- thanks :D sorry for the long wait with this chapter Sheshe17- thank you! Witelite- nope. chemistry is just fine. they've been feeling this way about each other for quite some time in this story.

Disclaimer: I own nothing save for the plot

Four

It had been nearly a month since Harry had seen Pansy. After their 'incident' in the library, she'd been avoiding him in the halls, deliberately not making eye-contact when she knew Harry was staring at her across the Great Hall, and leaving class early before he could even catch up to her. Harry felt like giving up, when one night his luck changed.

Harry had been tossing and turning in his bed, sleep evading him, until he'd finally given up all hope of falling asleep. He sat up in his bed before finally deciding to walk to the Astronomy Tower and look out at the stars. Quietly, he slipped on a white tee shirt, put his foot into the nearest pair of shoes he had, and grabbed his invisibility cloak and another cloak from his trunk. He also pocketed his wand just in case Filch and his stupid cat were wandering the halls.

Harry made his way quickly and quietly out of the boy's dormitory and slipped quietly out of the common room. The Fat Lady had made a grumbling noise before finally allowing him to leave out. Harry made his way down the dark halls careful to be on the lookout for Filch or Mrs. Norris, before finally arriving at the Astronomy Tower. As he walked in, he immediately stopped in his tracks. There sitting on the ledge looking out at the stars was the object of his dreams, the very person that had been avoiding him for the better part of a month.

Pansy Parkinson.

She seemed oblivious to his entrance and as she sat, Harry took the moment to study her. Her face, for once, wasn't twisted into the condescending smile she had normally, but instead was soft and serene in the moonlight. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders and to the small of her back, with random wisps floating around her face. Her posture was relaxed, and not tense as she usually was. Her normal scent of flowers floated through the air. Slowly, Harry made his way towards her, careful not to startle her.

"Nice night isn't it, Potter?"

Harry started at her question. He hadn't even noticed she'd turned around and was now looking at him. He suddenly found himself at a loss of words to say as he stared into her blue eyes. Harry shook himself out of his sudden bashfulness and answered her.

"Yes, it is. What are you doing up here?"

"I couldn't sleep. I was wandering the halls and decided to come in here. Why are you here?"

"Same."

Harry unconsciously made his way to her side and looked out over the stars. A gentle breeze floated through the open window causing wisps of Harry's unruly hair to fall in his eyes. Pansy stifled the urge to brush them back and instead dug her nails into her arm. She shivered as another colder breeze floated through the window causing goose bumps to cover her arms. Instantly, she felt warmth as Harry took off his cloak and wrapped it around her. Her words of gratitude instantly died on her lips as she once again found herself staring into his green orbs. As if by a gravity pull, the two teens began leaning towards one another until a loud screech filled the night air.

Pansy pulled away quickly and crossed over to the other side of the room. Unconsciously she pulled Harry's cloak tighter around her and breathed in his scent. Why couldn't she control herself when she was around him? She was a Slytherin for Merlin's sake! She gave a startled gasp when two hands grabbed her shoulders. She turned around and looked up at Harry once more. The urge to brush his hair, which she'd tried so hard to back down, came back up and before she knew it, her hands were pushing his unruly hair back. One of his hands came up and covered her own as she caressed his face. He brought her hand to his lips and kissed the center of her palm. Pansy felt her heart stumble and then drop at his tender gesture.

Finally, Harry let her hand drop back down to her side and she took a step back. The moonlight coming in from the open window illuminated his face, making him look angelic. It was then that Pansy realized how wrong for each other they were. Harry must have sensed her thinking and he slowly backed away from her until they were at a considerable distance from each other. Pansy felt her throat close up with tears that she would not shed at the look on his face.

She felt ridiculous for feeling this way. She hardly KNEW him! But at the crestfallen look, she felt as if her heart were about to shatter in her chest. She opened her mouth to say something, but he cut her off.

"Don't say it, Parkinson."

She winced at his use of her last name, as well as the tone he'd used. She closed her eyes and to her mortification, she felt the tears begin to roll down her cheeks. Quickly, she brought her hand up to brush them away. Slytherins didn't cry. She felt Harry's arms come round her and felt his light kiss on her forehead. When she calmed down, he set her away from him gently and tipped her face up to look at his.

"When you're ready, I'll be waiting, Pansy."

Harry kissed her lingeringly on her lips and brought his hand up to caress her cheek. With one last kiss, Harry quietly left from the tower. A few minutes later, Pansy made her way towards her common room and dropped on her bed. She still had Harry's cloak. Slowly, she brought the cloak up to her face and breathed his scent in. She fell asleep with dried tears on her face and Harry's cloak held tightly in her arms. They never spoke in Hogwarts again.

A/N: Gosh, I'm so evil :) But fear not, this isn't the end. I just decided to go a different route and not have them getting together in Hogwarts :) Anyhow, I'm so sorry for the delay in the updating. I've been really busy with school and my computer has been acting wacky. But I'll definitely try and get these updates out sooner. So you know the drill: read, review, and as always, enjoy :) Ciao