Dark Secrets
By- Jaiden
Chapter EightAfter Ron had left, the water returned to normal, soaking her once again. How long she lay there she didn't know.
Slowly she got up wincing slightly as her cut stretched, blood was still running freely. Reaching over she shut off the water; stepping forward she winced as a piece of glass went through her foot.
" Ouch! " Jaiden yelled just as the door to Draco's bedroom door closed, grabbing a towel she wrapped it around herself just as his door to the bathroom opened.
" What's going on? " Draco asked as he stepped into the room, his eyes roamed the damage, then landed on Jaiden who was covered in blood and was still bleeding profusely as well, " Jaiden what happened to you, your bleeding? "
" N-nothing, I'm fine, " She stuttered slightly.
" Don't lie, I can see that your not, "Draco told her.
" Really, I'm fine, " Jaiden told him, taking a step back, " Ow! "
The glass drove deeper onto her foot as she stepped backwards.
" What happened to you? " Draco asked moving over to her, " Was it him? "
Jaiden nodded after a moment's hesitation, tears leaked down her cheeks and her knees started to give way. Draco caught her before she hit the ground and guided her over to a chair.
" Did he do this? " Draco asked gesturing to the mess.
" Yes, " She answered with a nod.
Draco shook his head, as he gently too her foot and examined the wound.
" You have it pretty deep, I can take it out… But it'll hurt like hell, " Draco told her looking at her.
" I don't care just get the glass out of my foot, it hurts, " Jaiden said.
" Alright, " Draco said hesitantly and grabbed the shard of glass, and with a sharp jerk yanked it out.
" Oww! " She cried out as the pain ripped though her foot and traveled up her leg.
Draco quickly grabbed a towel from the shelf and wrapped it around the wound, which started to bleed even more.
" Shh, it's alright it's out now, " Draco said soothingly.
" Ow, ow, ow, " She said as he applied pressure to stop the bleeding.
Getting up he went in search of a first aid kit. He found on underneath the sink, walking back over to her he sat down on the floor, setting the first aid kit by him opened it and took her foot again. Unwrapping it he took some antiseptic to cleanse the wound.
" This will sting a lot, "He told her getting a nod in response.
Taking another towel he poured it on it, and pressed the towel to the bottom of her foot.
" Ow! "She cried out, " That hurt, "
" I told you it would sting, " Draco said to her dabbing the cloth at the blood that was still seeping.
" Well I didn't think it would hurt that much, " She told him pulling a face at him.
Draco smirked, and reached over and grabbed the gauze from the kit and began to gently from the kit and began to gently wrap her foot.
" Since when do you know so much about first aid? " She asked him as she watched him gently apply the bandage
" Well when you lived with a father like mine, and with him being a Death Eater and all, you tend to learn to deal with the injuries that he gives you when he practices a curse or spell on you, " He told her shrugging slightly.
" I'm so sorry, " Jaiden, told him, " I didn't realize that about you, I've always thought that your life was perfect… other than the face that your father is a Death Eater, "
" My life has never been perfect, " Draco told her now applying tape to hold the bandage in place.
" But you've always been so arrogant and rude to me and the other Gryffindor's, "
" That was just an act all of it, I didn't mean any of it, I…had to… do…things to please my father. It's been so horrible living with him for all of these years, " Draco explained.
" I can only image what you've been through… what you've seen, "
" I hate him, " Draco said his voice suddenly bitter, " There that should hold for a while, "
" Thanks, "
Draco stood and bent to help her to her feet. Taking her right arm he put it over his neck and wrapped his left arm around her, his hand pressing against the scratches on her left side sending pain through out her body.
" Ah! " She cried out grabbing her side with free arm.
" What is it? What's the matter? " Draco asked concerned.
" I-it's n-nothing, " She gasped out through the pain still ripped though her entire body.
" Like hell it's nothing, "
" Really it's n-nothing, " Jaiden told him.
" Don't lie to me I know it's something, and I demand that you show me what it is, "Draco told her sternly.
" Alright, alright, " Jaiden relented, " But I've have nothing under my towel, "
" I don't care, let me see, " Draco said sitting her back down on the chair.
" But… "
" Not buts let me see, "
She watched him slowly reach forward and grab the edge of the towel hesitating slightly he pulled the towel to expose her scared side.
" Oh my god… " He stared in horror at the for claw marks that ran down her side.
He looked up to her face Jaiden however didn't look at him, but stared at the floor. Her insides clenched in fear as she clenched her eyes tight as tears leaked through her eyelids.
" Did he do this as well? " He asked in a low whisper.
" Yes, " She sobbed even harder.
" You can't let him keep doing this to you, "
" I can't stop it, he has total control over me and I can't do anything about it, " She told him as her whole body shook as she cried.
Draco got up and placed his arms around her shuddering frame. 'How could anybody do this to such a wonderful creature, he should be punished for what he did to her' Draco thought as he gazed down at the traumatized girl in his arms, 'If I ever catch him, I'll make sure he can't do this again,'
" Shh it's ok, I won't let him hurt you again, but the only way I can do that is for you to tell me who he is, " Draco told her softly.
" I can't tell you please don't ask again, " She choked out.
" Yes you can tell me, I won't let him hurt you, I promise, "
" Don't promise anything, you don't know what he's capable of, "
" All you have to do is tell me, "
" It's not that easy… If I tell you or he thinks I did he'll hurt me again… Worse than he did today, "
" How would he know? " He asked.
" He's been watching me, "
" How? "
" Please don't ask anymore I've already told you to much, "
" Ok, ok I won't, " He relented for the time being, " Just let me clean up those wounds on your side, "
She nodded and he took out the antiseptic once again, pouring it on a towel he gently dabbed at the foot long scratches, getting a sharp cry of pain from her, he quickly bandaged her side up and helped her slowly into her room, where he left her to let her change.
A week went by since Ron destroyed the bathroom. A week since anyone's seen him. Jaiden was beginning to feel like her self again.
" I wonder where's Ron's at? " Harry asked that morning at breakfast.
" I know, I haven't seen him for a week, you'd think he'd tell us where he'd go, " Hermione agreed then turned to her, " Jaiden do you know where he's at? "
" No why would I know, " She answered her question.
" Well you are his girlfriend after all, so I just assumed you knew, " Hermione told her.
" Well don't just assume know before you speak alright, "
" Jeeze it was just a question, no need to get all huffy about it, " Hermione snapped.
" If you are so worked up about him then why don't you go find him, " She snapped back and walked out the Great Hall.
" Whoa what's gotten into her? " Harry asked as he stared at her retreating back.
Hermione just shrugged.
Outside the Great Hall she leaned against the wall and drew a few deep breaths, calming herself down. Every time Ron's name was mentioned, she remembered all that he's done to her, how violent he's become, and wondering what he'll do to her next.
Pushing herself off the wall she made her way to the first class of the day. Entering the Charms classroom she found that it was deserted.
She took her seat to the back of the classroom, and waited for the rest of the students to file in, and about tem minutes later they did.
" What's going on with you? " Harry asked her.
" What do you mean? " Jaiden asked back.
" Your attitude at breakfast, " Hermione answered her.
" I didn't have one, you did, "
" Me! " Hermione shrieked.
" Yes you, "
" I asked a simple question that required a simple answer, " Hermione told her, " I just assumed you knew where he went since you are his girlfriend, "
" Like I said Hermione don't just assume, I don't keep tabs on his whereabouts, I'm not his mother next time know before you speak, got it? "
" Jade… You can tell us if something's bothering you, " Harry told her quietly.
" There is nothing bothering me, now drop it, " Jaiden told him.
" Miss's Granger, Spencer, and Mr. Potter will you all kindly pay attention, " Flitwick interrupted.
" Yes sir, " Came the three replies at once.
" Thank you, " Flitwick said then, turned back to the class.
" Today we will be reviewing, " Loud groaning initiated from the class, " Now when I call you up, you will demonstrate the charms I tell you to, "
" Great this is all I need, " Jaiden muttered.
" Mr. Potter you are first, " Flitwick said.
" Oh fun, " Harry said quietly getting up.
Hermione giggled, while Jaiden just shook her head.
The class went by fairly quickly. Most of the students had done quite well, considering they slept through class most of the time.
Minutes later the bell rang far off and there was a scramble to get their stuff packed and to get out of the classroom. Swinging her bag over her shoulder she followed the students out and to the next class.
" Finally lunch I'm starved, " Harry said exasperatedly.
" Now you sounding like Ron, " Hermione told him snickering.
" I am not, I'm a growing boy, I need food, " Harry told them.
" Whatever, " Hermione said still snickering.
Harry just pulled a face sitting down, and began to dish his plate, then dug in.
" What are you doing pulling a Ron? " Ginny asked walking up behind Harry.
" 'Lo Ginny, " Harry said then gulped down the mouthful of food, " And no I'm not, "
Ginny just laughed and sat down beside him. Jaiden however just sat quietly studying
" Jaiden? "
" Hmm, "
" Why don't you talk, eat, or something? " Ginny asked.
" Because I don't want to talk and I'm not hungry, that's why, " She answered her.
" Alright, your choice, " Ginny told her shrugging and went back to talk with the other two. But they kept looking at her all through out lunch.
As soon as the bell rang she quickly packed her stuff up, then split up with the others and went to Care of Magical Creatures.
" Now today class, " Hagrid started, " We'll be learnin' 'bout fire breathin' lizerds, "
There was a groan from the entire class.
" Now, now there not tha' bad, " Hagrid said.
" How old are they? " Someone asked.
" Only babies, "
" Cool, " said the same person, " Where are they? "
" In the crates over ther', " Hagrid answered, indicating the crates behind him
" Oh, "
Hagrid smiled and turned to open the crates. He then gestured to the class to get closer. Jaiden walked with them and gathered around various bodes, some pulled faces, while others thought…
" They're kinda cute, " A girl stated.
" 'They're kinda cute', " She mocked quietly as she went over and sat down by a huge rock.
" What are we suppose to do? " Another student asked.
" Raise 'em, "
" You mean like those blast-ended skrewts? "
" Exactly, "
" Great, just great, " Jaiden muttered to herself, leaning back against the rock she fell asleep.
The next thing she knew the bell rang making her jump. Sighing she stood and went the Head's Common Room.
Inside the common room, she set her bag down by the couch, and then she took a seat by it, opening her bag she took out her homework from potions, and begun to work on it again.
" Still not finished with that? " Draco asked walking into the room.
" No, "
" Tsk, tsk, tsk, " Draco said teasing, " A head should be done before everyone else, "
" Yeah, yeah, " She went back to writing, a minute later she finished, " Ha! Done, "
" Finally, "
" Oh shut up, "
" Make me, "
" I will later, " She told him standing up and brushing herself off.
" Oh come on why not now? " He asked moving closer.
" Draco not now, "
" What ever do you mean? " He asked dropping his bag on the ground, and took another step towards her.
" You, your getting to close, " She answered him.
" Oh nothing can get too close, " Draco told her moving even closer.
" Yes they can and your it, " Jaiden said stepping backwards.
" Oh com on now, have a little heart, " Draco said stepping closer still.
" I do, " She said taking another step backwards and tripping over her bag.
" Then let it show, " He said as he caught her around the waist bringing her closer to him.
" Draco, I'm not so sure that this is such a good idea, " Jaiden said quietly as she placed her hands on his chest.
" What's not a good idea? " He asked in a whisper.
" This… Us, he'll kill me, " Jaiden told him quietly.
" Shh, don't thing about him right now, "
" B-but, "
" No buts, " He continued in a whisper.
Jaiden opened her mouth to argue, but was silenced by his lips on hers. This kiss… was different from all the others that she had experienced. It was slow, passionate, and intoxicating. Pulling away both was left breathless. Smiling she touched his lips again, Draco slowly lowered them onto the couch, their lips still connected.
Jaiden's body was going wild with emotions; to her it felt absolutely amazing, it felt right. Draco too was having similar thoughts and feelings. His hands were inching closer to the top button of her oversized shirt, a few seconds later, his fingers found the button and undone it and so on. Draco gently opened her shirt and placed soft kisses all along her chest.
All of a sudden her mind flashed with the memories from the Shrieking Shack, the rape still fresh in her mind. Sitting up she gently pushed him off of her.
" Jade… What's wrong? " He asked concerned.
" I-I j-just can't do this right now, " She told him softly.
" Ok, ok, I'm sorry, " Draco apologized, his hand moved to touch her shoulder.
Jaiden however dodged around his hand, got up and went to her dorm slamming the painting closed behind her. Draco just sat there looking at her door, deep in thought.
Inside the room, she sat on her bed thinking as she button up her shirt. Taking a deep breath she stood and got into bed and pulled the covers up tightly round her and fell into a troubled sleep.
A few hours later, she rolled onto her back, a breeze of cold air brushed against her warm skin, making her shiver. Reaching to the side, she went to grab her blankets to cover up better… but she couldn't find them, only sheets. Frantically she felt around for them, but stopped when she felt a pressure on top of her pressing her into the bed. Snapping her eyes open she came face to face with her worst nightmare…