Love's Talent
Chapter 16: Contestants Suspicion
LunarianPrincess
A talent contest and performing class brings new alliances and blooming romance, but is a sinister force trying to prevent it from being successful?
Pairings: GW/DM; KS/DS; some HP/LL and HG/RW
SDA, I do own Darien Solaro and Kassara Saravati. This is in Ginny's sixth year and some of the characters might seem OOC, but bear with me. Feedback is appreciated, but please try to keep criticism constructive, Thanx in advance
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She nearly shrieked when a figure materialized from the shadows. She took a breath in order to scream but her mouth was quickly covered by a cold hand while a voice barked an order. "Quiet!" Ginny's eyes widened with the realization that she recognized the voice.
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Ginny was dragged into the shadows, her eyes wide and disbelieving. When she had been pulled inside a deserted classroom the hand covering her mouth was removed, she took a deep breath to allow her heart rate to return to normal.
"Are you mad!" she exclaimed in a whisper, his sense of urgency catching.
"I'm sorry but it was the only thing I could think of in order to talk to you alone," he stated apologetically, his silver eyes beguiling and enthralling.
"Yes, but did you have to give me a heart attack in the meantime?" she questioned caustically, her hand going to her chest, where her heart still beat rapidly. She looked at him expectantly but he just gazed at her placidly. "Well," she asked, quirking her eyebrow. His intent expression was causing butterflies to fly in force, a slight tingling flooded her body.
"I just wanted to check that you were going to meet me tomorrow after dinner, I mean there's still a lot of the dance you haven't learned," he told her. She nodded absently, her gaze locked on his sensuous lips.
"Of course," she responded, she looked into his eyes and bit her lip, a little nervous by his riveted gaze. His eyes dropped to her lips and his head descended slowly, the anticipation was driving her insane so she stood on tiptoe. When her lips met his she sighed and he captured her lips fully, backing her into the wall he gripped her hips possessively. She slid her fingers into the silky hair at the base of his neck, savoring the sensation of his hair on her skin. A while later they sprang apart when they heard a plaintive meow. Ginny was gasping as she straightened her robes, and Draco's eyes smoldered as he kissed her goodbye and they fled through the halls, desperate to get away from Filch and his interfering cat.
She wandered dreamily into her room, and wasn't even fazed when Kasi grabbed her out of the shadows.
"Where have you been?" she demanded. When Ginny just smiled mistily at her she huffed and shook her head. "I should have known, I was worried when you didn't come back right away," she told her friend reproachfully.
"I'm sorry Kasi, I didn't mean to worry you" Ginny said, her euphoric disposition fading slightly. When Kasi had said she should have known it made her think of what had happened over the last few days. Suddenly she was confused and angry, she had just gotten over the fact that he and Jade had something together and he pulls this? She didn't know what she was going to do about it though, she supposed she would just talk to him tomorrow. She felt a great sense of relief that tomorrow was Saturday.
"Kasi, what am I going to do, there's no way I'll be able to refuse him if he tries to kiss me, but Jade told me that she and he had a history together," she told her best friend as she dressed for bed. There was a lengthy silence and Ginny looked up to find her friend in deep contemplation.
"Ginny, what did Malfoy say about the whole thing?" Kasi said, her eyes distant as she nibbled her lower lip.
"Umm, he didn't ever really say anything, I told him that Jade had told me what had happened and I left, he never even asked what she told me," Ginny told her contemplatively, "Why?"
"Well, I don't know, it just seems that maybe he thought she was going to say one thing and she told you another." Kasi suggested. Both of them stayed quiet as they contemplated what this could mean. Ginny crept into bed and laid her head on the pillows, her jumbled thoughts centering on the quixotic boy who had wound his way into her heart.
Ginny woke from her restless sleep, which had been plagued with dreams of Malfoy and Jade together and mocking her. She sighed thankfully into the early morning silence. She was glad she could sleep in and not worry about making it to class on time. She flipped over and stared at the hangings over her bed. She bit her lip, wondering what she could possibly do about her problem with Malfoy and Jade. She pushed her pressing problem from her mind, intent on forgetting her problems for a while and just having fun with her friends.
She rolled out of bed and went straight to her wardrobe. She flung open the doors and stared at the meager clothing revealed. She swept one outfit after another out of her view. Finally, she came to an ensemble that she liked, pulling it out she got dressed hurriedly. She wound her abundant curls on her head, securing it in a messy bun. She woke up Kasi, wanting to go to breakfast together.
"Kasi, get up!" she called, flinging the curtains wide.
"Uhn, Ginny, what the bloody hell are you doing!?" Kasi demanded, covering her head with her pillow and burrowing deeper in the cocoon made by her bedclothes.
"Let's go to breakfast together," Ginny told her, sitting on the edge of the bedding. At the mention of breakfast Kasi sat up straight in the bed.
"What time is it, I told Darien I would meet him this morning and go on a picnic with him, I have to get ready," Kasi rambled as she scrambled out of bed.
"Kas, it's only 7:45, I was going to ask you to go to breakfast with me then I was going to go flying before practice later on this afternoon, you have plenty of time," Ginny said, trying to calm her hectic friend down. Kasi smiled weakly at her, and Ginny broke into laughter.
"Sorry, Gin, it's just being with him is so…wonderful," her friend sighed, sitting next to her on the bed. Kasi giggled at herself before turning to her friend. "By the way, that looks really cute on you," she said pushing her friend to her feet. She twirled her finger, an order for Ginny to pirouette. Ginny turned a small circle showing off her outfit.
A pair of jeans with runes embroidered all around the hems hugged her legs, showing off Ginny's assets. A deep burgundy peasant shirt showed her body off to perfection. An old necklace she had was nestled at her neck, the ribbon holding the charm matched the burgundy top. Though it was a cute outfit it allowed a range of mobility for when she was flying.
"Thanks, you know since you aren't coming, I'm just going to grab something and head out, I'll see you at practice, don't forget its at 2, don't want to be late because of your Casanova" Ginny teased, tickling her friend. She raced out of the room before Kasi could retaliate. She skipped down the stairs, careful to watch where she was going so she wouldn't knock anyone down. Once she was down the stairs she sprinted towards the Great Hall, sheer exuberance fueling her. She giggled as she got there and instantly regretted doing that for as she rounded the corner she saw two figures which she could not get around. She winced and braced for impact as she ran into them. She groaned as she lay on the floor, staring at the ceiling. She did a sit up and looked at the two people she had knocked over, she could vaguely register snickers in the background. Her exuberant spirits immediately plummeted as she saw who she had hit. There, closest to her, were silver eyes looking back at her indignantly, and behind him was a dark eyed greasy haired professor.
You have no idea how embarrassing it is to always be teased for falling all the time, I think that I unknowingly made Ginny a lot like me, I have reputation for being clumsy beyond all reason, besides the singer thing. Well, what did you think?
Dracosbaby7: sorry it took so long to post, actually I think instead of going day by day I might have a little interlude where we know what happens but we don't have a moment by moment description, I'm glad it's not dragging. Yes the twist is really helping in motivating me to keep writing, I'm glad you're excited for it.
Teagpz: sorry it took so long, I'm sorry about the cliffhanger, I'd just never done it so I thought I'd try it. Can't wait to get the next chapter out to you guys, I love getting the feedback! Thanks for the reviews!
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hoppers: my first thought was I hate you, I mean my guy is still beyond oblivious, but I'm so happy for you!!!! I'm glad you liked the last chap, you're right, not much happened, but I hope to change that soon.
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