Chapter Ten: Safety Net

"I umm...I got in a fight," Draco said stuttering.

"With who?" Anna asked as she casted a cooling spell as a substitute ice pack.

Draco knew better then to tell Anna that it was Fred. Even though he was her boyfriend, Anna seemed touchy about Fred.

"Uh... you don't know them," Draco muttered.

"Well, they certainly did a number on you," Anna said healing Draco.

"Hey!" Draco said annoyed.

"But I'm sure that you left him worse off," Anna added smiling as Draco smiled and puffed his chest out proudly. "That's my Draco," Anna thought laughing. "Most people would consider him conceited and no doubt he was but Anna thought it was cute. Don't ask," Anna said conversing with herself.

"How are you feeling?" Anna asked through healing him.

"Much better. Thank you, babe," Draco said kissing her on the lips. Anna smiled and said, "No problem."

"Did you know that when you smile, you only have one dimple," Draco said smiling as he remembered what Fred said.

"Awe hunny, that's soo sweet," Anna said kissing him.

"Whenever you smile, the world seems to stop," Draco said as he ushered Anna to the couch.

Anna walked into her dorm and jumped onto her bed.

"I'm a terrible person," Anna said burying her head into her pillow.

"And why is that?" Elle said reading the Daily Prophet.

"Because I'm dating Draco, but I like Fred too, at the same time, which classifies me as a bad person," Anna said groaning.

"You're right," Elle said flipping the page.

"Hey!" said Anna throwing her pillow at Elle.

"Just kidding. But what's so hard; dump Draco. As your best friend, a Slytherin, and you brother's girlfriend I would gladly support you in that decision. I mean Draco isn't that bad but oh man! Fred is sooo much better!"

"You make it seem easy, but it's not. It's easier said than done."

"How? You just say, "Draco, it's not you, it's me." There, capeash! Then you get Fred who even though is in Gryffindor is a total cutie and he cares about you. Just look at how he looks at you during Potions when you're talking about god knows what. And you are both pranksters, funny, caring, and last but not least MADE FOR EACH OTHER!" Elle finished throwing the pillowcase back at Anna.

"I know, I know. But for some reason I don't think I could dump Draco. Although he has his moments, he loves him and somewhere deep inside me I love the guy too. Only god knows why," Anna said laughing.

"He's your safety net," Elle said flatly picking up her magazine again.

"He's my what?" asked Anna confused.

"Safety net. You don't want to be alone and you know he'll never dump you. Heck, he probably thinks you two are going to get married and live happily ever after. You don't want to be alone; hence he's your safety net."

"And how do you know all this?"

"Muggle magazine called Seventeen," Elle said throwing her the copy.

"A safety net..." Anna thought as she opened the magazine to read about it...

Anna woke up tired but instantly felt a rush of excitement.

"His robes!" Anna shouted. "Elle, wake up! Hurry! Come on, get dressed!"

Not waiting for Blaise or Draco, the two girls made their way to the Great Hall.

"Why did I have to rush to wake up and come to breakfast?" Elle said yawning,

"Believe me, you don't want to miss this," Anna said smiling.

As they entered the Great Hall, Elle sat down at the Slytherin table thinking Anna was following her. But Anna had other plans.

"Hey, Oliver. Mind if I join you? Anna asked. "By the way, that play won't work. You need one more person to make it work and the seeker and keeper obviously won't be able to help," Anna said showing him what she meant.

"Thanks. You know you're really good at this. If only you were in Gryffindor I'd ask you to help me but who knows. You might be a Slytherin spy," Oliver said putting his notebook away.

"Totally understandable."

"By the way; why are you here?"

"To watch brilliance at work," Anna said smiling.

And then as if right on cue, Fred and George entered into the Great Hall. Everyone stopped. Forks dropped, glasses dropped, and for once there was complete and utter silence in the Great Hall. Fred spotted Anna and walked over.

Putting his arm around her he said, "Oh Annie darling, somehow I know you had something to do with the reason I have pink robes on."

"My dear Frederic, I have no clue what you are talking about? I'm insulted that you would think I'd stoop that low," Anna said appearing shocked.

"You little buggar," Fred said hugging her.

"I especially loved you're Quidditch boxers," Anna said laughing. "I hope you're wearing them," Anna added flirtatiously

"Just for you, Anna," Fred said showing her some skin.

"What in Merlin's name do you think you're doing Anna Zambini?" a voice from behind said.

"Malfoy," Fred said through his clenched teeth.

"I'm coming hunny," Anna said getting up. "See ya later Fred."

"Anna," Fred started until Malfoy leaned over and whispered, "Say anything and I'll tell her your little secret." Fred panicked for a second and backed off.

As they left, hand-in-hand, Draco turned around and told Anna to wait.

"By the way Weasley, thanks for helping me woo Anna over with those little tidbits of information about Anna."

"You bastard," Fred said getting up.

"Language Mr. Weasley. And I'm curious about how your robes turned a very feminine pink," said Professor McGonagall.

Author's Note: I hoped you like that chapter. Don't you just hate Draco? Lol...anyway I'm just reminding all of you that I rewrote chapter eleven (Actually chapter 9) Anyways I hoped you liked the chapter sorry if it's a bit short, but I couldn't add anything more or else I would have gone into chapter 11. Wanna know what's next? Here's a sneak peak: Quidditch game and there's a little accident on the field involving bludgers. ; ) Love ya lots! Kaitlyn