A/N: I am totally sorry about the long wait on ALL of my fics. It's been a really rought summer. After my sister's wedding, I was in Kansas for three weeks and flew back because my grandpa passed away on Saturday. Its been so hectic and I apologize about the long wait for the next chapter. Hope you like it. Sorry it's so short!
IceBlueRose - You're so funny! I'm glad you like my quotes. I love writing Draco. He's the coolest part to write. I'm glad you liked the interaction and ass kicking. Fun fun fun!
Christina - Alright, long review (thanks for it, by the way.) You actually gave me a VERY good plot... but I'm not gonna say it here cause that'd ruin everything! Hehe...I'm totally not a B/S person AT ALL! I hate the pairing and I can't stand reading it. Buffy/Sirius did cross my mind at one point, but everybody expected that right? I wanted to twist it into something unpredictable. And as for Harry, don't worry, his shock is just about over. I'm still trying to develop an evil scandel for him to be heroic in. Draco isn't all a good guy. He has his moments most definatley. Thanks again!
Angel sumoritos - My Draco/Buffy pairing is as random to me as it is to you. I think it's cute though. I hate B/S... as I stated to Christina. B/A I think is over. They need to move on (though I'm totally a shipper)
Another thanks to Caz92, midnightPixie13, and, Just Me.
Song by Alexz Johnson (Let Me Fall)
Chapter 14: Let Me Fall
"Willow?" Dawn asked her red-headed friend warily as they got ready for bed that night. She and Willow were staying in one of the guest rooms as was everyone else.
"Yeah Dawnie?" Willow pulled the oversized t-shirt over her head and shook her hair free.
"Is Draco a bad guy?"
"I wish I knew the answer to that. I haven't really had a chance to get to know him." She paused dramatically. "I just get this... this vibe, ya know? Something's not right. I don't know if it's Draco or Sirius or heck, even Hermione."
"So we should keep an eye on everyone? Your vibes are usually totally right."
I
feel chained, chained down
You shoved me to the ground
I
can't run, I can't shout
Just let me out
"Yeah, we need to make sure that everyone is trustworthy."
"Will, even I know that not everybody is trustworthy." Dawn ran a brush through her auburn locks.
"Exactly my point. That means someone in this house--hotel isn't who we think they are."
"In a very confusing way, I think I understood that."
Buffy tossed and turned all night long. Her head hurt and her body was aching. She squeezed her eyes shut and rolled over once more. With a sigh, she opened her eyes and looked around. The room was all dark except for the strip of moonlight that splayed across the queen sized bed.
"Draco?" She whispered to the air. He was not beside her like he was hours ago. Glancing at the clock, she saw that it was half past midnight.
"Draco?" She asked again. Buffy put her feet on the cold, hardwood floor and stood. She rubbed sleep from her eyes stretched. Although there was nothing to worry about, she felt anxious. Nauscious too. Not a good combination.
She walked to the door that led to the bathroom and realized it was open. The light was off meaning nobody was in there.
She continued until she reached the door and followed down the hall. No lights were on so it made it hard for her to see, even with her Slayer vision. She thought she might trip as she traveled down the stairs where a loud crash greeted her.
Her head shot in all directions until she finally began towards where the sound had came from. A light was shining underneath a closed door. It was a pale yellow light, not as bright as a bulb, but not as dim as a candle.
So
heartless, this couldn't mean less
Gonna push it in your face
I'm only human
And I've got something to say
She quickly pushed open the door and stood in her battle stance.
Harry and Sirius jumped from their positions at the breakfast bar. Buffy realized she was in the kitchen and barging in on a midnight chat over cookies and milk. Spilt milk, actually. The glass had tipped over and spilt all over the floor. Explains the crash.
"I'm like, so sorry." She apologized, dropping her stance and standing there feeling like an idiot.
Sirius and Harry both laughed. "You're quite paranoid, are you not?" Harry asked. Buffy had never seen this side of Harry. She may have only known him for a few hours, but he seemed so shaken and.. well, melodramatic. (wink!)
"A little bit." Buffy admitted. "I should probably go. Sorry for interrupting--"
"It's not a problem. Harry and I were just discussing the next brewing evil."
"Oh yeah?" Buffy asked taking a seat beside Harry.
"Malfoy."
"Draco?" She asked in a 'yeah right' kind of voice, raising her eyebrows.
"Of course." Harry said as if it was the simplest thing on earth.
"Right..."
"He's an arrogant git."
Let
me rise, let me fall
Let me breathe
I wanna lose control, I'm
not afraid to lose it all
Let me break, let me crawl
Cause
I'll get back up again if you let me fall
Buffy laughed. "That doesn't make him evil."
"It does in my book."
Sirius nudged Harry and Harry was silent for a moment. "Why are you with him?" He asked nosily.
She shrugged her petite shoulders softly and averted her eyes. "Because he listened."
No words came from Harry's mouth and no obnoxious sneer was visible on his face. His features softened and he nodded, not understanding and not sure that he wanted to.
If
I burn down in this fire
Well, I got myself to blame
I can't
stop or give it up
I need to feel the pain
"Do you think he'll be okay?"
Ron knitted his brow as he finished that last sip of tea. Hermione still had half a mug full. She was fidgeting so bad that he wasn't sure that she was okay. "I'm positive he'll be fine. Take a breath, 'Mione. He's just scared."
"We all are."
"Yet we don't know of what." Pause. "I wonder if that English chap has any chocolate frogs handy. Does sound quite appetizing, don't it?"
"Not really, Ronald."
"I hate it when you use my full name."
"I hate it when I'm this nervous."
"You have absolutley nothing to be nervous about."
"Exactly! That's what makes me so nervous."
Can
you hear me?
Don't come near me
You'll just get in my way
I'm only human
And there's nothing you can say
Ron rolled his eyes and set his mug aside. "You gonna drink that? It's probably cold by now anyway."
"No... No, I don't think I will." Ron stood, picked up her mug, and walked to the bathroom where he emptied it.
Hermione was practically shaking. He despised days like this when she had the skitters. It usually meant something bad was going to happen. He placed his hand on hers and rubbed it soothingly.
"Maybe we should go lay down. I'll sleep on the floor tonight."
"Yes, maybe we should."
Let
me rise, let me fall
Let me breathe
I wanna lose control, I'm
not afraid to lose it all
Let me break, let me crawl
Cause I
will get up again if you let me fall
Buffy stood from her place at the breakfast bar and put her hands on her hips. "So has anybody seen Draco? He wasn't in bed when I woke up."
Harry and Sirius looked at eachother and shook their heads.
"No. I don't think we have."
Say
you know who I am
And what I'm about
Then you'll understand
that I feel alone
I live my own life
Another crash sounded... but it sounded more disturbing than the first. It was loud and screeching and sounded even painful.
"Did you hear that?" Sirius asked outloud.
Buffy held out her hand and shushed them. "Shh..." She listened. "It's coming from down below. Basement maybe? Cellar?"
"Let's go find out." Harry stood excitedly, ready for action.
Let
me rise, let me fall
Let me breathe
I wanna lose control, I'm
not afraid to lose it all
Let me break, let me crawl
Cause I
will get up again if you let me fall
