Love Behind the Shadows

Chapter Seven: Contradicting Emotions

One week. It had been one week since Ginny's spectacular night with Draco and still she couldn't seem to erase the memory from her mind. She thought about it constantly, all hours of the day, she found her thoughts fastened to that night. Every detail was embedded in her mind, his smile, the way his baby soft hair had fallen slightly in his eyes, how utterly irresistible he had looked, his intense gaze, everything! Draco Malfoy had been another person that night, someone Ginny found herself longing to see once more. Just one glance of his smile was all she needed to sooth this desire. It was certainly an amazing smile, and come to think of it, Ginny hadn't seen it very often.

That was only due to the fact that Draco Malfoy never smiled, never. It was just un-human for him to do such a thing. But, he had done that for Ginny. He had graced her eyes with such a wonderful site that night, and Ginny hadn't stopped thinking about it since. As she circled the Black Lake for a third time, she envisioned such a smile. Her eyes closed, her steps halting as a smile of her own slipped onto her lips. 'Merlin, how I wish I could see that smile again …' she thought, glancing up at the light blue sky. Her gaze swooped over her surroundings; the lake, Hogwarts, Hagrid's hut, the quidditch pitch-suddenly a speck of platinum caught her eye.

'What … what is that?' she thought curiously, squinting as she attempted to identify the odd speck flying graciously through the air. 'Someone's up to a game of quidditch? But … I don't see anyone else, I wonder …' her thoughts slowly eased to nothing, as her feet began carrying her in the direction of the pitch. Her feet hit the earth at a rhythmic pace, colliding with the grass gently. Sooner than expected Ginny reached the pitch, and slipping into the stands, her eyes grazed the sky skeptically. 'I could have sworn-ah, there' her eyes widened. 'Draco?' she thought horrified.

He sped past her, a rush of air pelting against her robes. Hurriedly she ducked down, just in time, and hid within in the shadows. Her eyes fixed themselves on him, watching him with interest as he glided through the air. She tried to pull away but, found she just couldn't. No matter how desperate she became, she just couldn't tear her gaze away from him. Her chocolate brown orbs studied him intensely, the wind blowing past him, his robes billowing behind him, his swift movements, and unexpectedly a smile played across her lips as she enjoyed the view.

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Draco sped through the sky at lightening speed, the wind rushing past him on all sides. He had been circling the pitch for over an hour now, hoping for some sort of conclusion to his whirling thoughts. But, much to his dismay that speck of relief never came. He sighed, his icy orbs drifting closed. 'Bloody hell, you would think this would be easy! I mean, she's a ruddy Weasley! There shouldn't be a second thought to any of it all! But … I just can't get her out of my mind. Her smile, her fiery curls, her savoring hips, her chocolate brown eyes. Merlin … she's just plan gorgeous …'

As Draco's thoughts continued to spin, he envisioned the fuel burning his passionate lust. Everything about her made him squirm, he just couldn't believe he hadn't noticed it before. He was completely astounded at just how amazing Ginny Weasley was. Slowly opening his eyes, he saw a rather large stand, and swerved out of the way. But, in the process he also saw something else … a very bright shade of red.

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Ginny's chocolate brown pools were wide with fascination as she continued to watch him. Just the thought of him in her presence was making her heart race, a small bead of sweat form on her forehead as nervousness pulsed through her. Her emotions were wild, untamed beasts Ginny had never dealt with before. It was amazing, the feeling was truly amazing. Then much to her dismay, she noticed him hover in mid air, glaring in her direction. Horror flickered in her eye, as she realized she had been spotted. Hurriedly collecting herself, she began making her way down the steps, and towards the exit.

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Draco's eyes were filled with curiosity. Had that really been her? He circled the pitch one last time before landing with a thud as his feet hit the earth. He gazed at the exit, waiting patiently for a slim shadow to scurry through. A smirk curled on the corner of his lips, 'Ah ha' he thought victoriously. Quickly he began striding over in hope of finally catching her, for some reason his gut was edging him to speak to her. Say something, anything! But, really … he had no idea what he was going to say.

It was then, before he could comprehend what he was saying, that he called out her name, causing her to freeze in her tracks.

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Ginny's eyes flew shut with frustration as she let out a sigh, and her fists clenched at her side. 'Damn It!' she thought annoyed.

"Ye-yes?" she questioned, her voice weak and airy

Draco's thoughts raced, 'What do I say? Come on mate think, THINK!' "Uhhh, wha-what are you doing here?" he questioned. 'Smooth Draco, very smooth'

Ginny frowned, "Ummmm … I was just … uhhh taking a walk" she stuttered out, her back still turned to him

"In the quidditch pitch?" Draco smirked, raising a suspicious brow

Slowly Ginny's temper rose, and she spun around. "Is it really any of your business Malfoy?" she seethed

Draco took a moment to respond, thinking momentarily on the matter. "Yes, as a matter of fact it is"

Ginny's clenched fist tightened, her knuckles beginning to loose there color. "Really? And what in merlins name gave you such a crazy idea?"

"Well, the fact that you have no business in the pitch whatsoever, and the idea that you might just possibly be watching me. So, with those ideas in mind, and the fact that they both concern me" he smirked at this. "Then it truly is my business."

Ginny's blood boiled, as she stepped close to him, jabbing a pointed finger in his chest. "How do you know I don't have anything of interest in this pitch?" she demanded.

"Well, unless that interest is me …"

"Ugh! You bloody prat! Will you ever learn!" she hissed. "I will never, become fond of you! EVER! I would rather die, than obtain such desires!" Her cheeks were flushed, and she had Draco pinned against the wall a shocked look on his face. 'Your lying through your teeth Ginny, you bloody like this git and you know it!' A small voice in the back of her head screamed.

Draco hurriedly recoiled. "Oh, really? Because I beg to differ. You couldn't keep your hands off me at the ball" he said with a smirk

Ginny fell silent, her mind racing for ideas. "Well … you-you're the one who asked me to dance! Not the other way around!" she objected, clearly satisfied with her answer

Draco opened his mouth, ready to retort but found no words passing through his lips. She was right, his eyes widened. She was … right?

Ginny smirked, "Ha! Didn't see that one coming, did you Mr. Big Slytherin!" she teased

Then it hit him.

"Well, you didn't have to accept!" he challenged

"I-I … ummmm …"

Draco smirked, "Well, well, well, who's knickers are in a twist now weaslette?"

Ginny pursed her lips, breathing hard in aggravation. "I-I didn't know it was you! That's why! If I had had any idea it was you I was dancing with, I would have I-I would have …"

"You would have done what? Pull out your wand and hex me with your supposed deadly bat bogey hexes?" he teased the smirk still curling on his lips.

Fire danced in her eyes, as her temper reached it's boiling point. "Ugh!" she screamed in frustration.

Then spinning on heel, she tossed her fiery locks, and stormed off back towards the castle. 'Oh, that'll teach him Gin. Great come back' she thought angrily to herself.

Draco watched with a smirk fastened to his lips as his fiery little red head stormed off in a rage. Slowly, his smirk was washed from his face as a wave of disappointment flushed over him. 'Damn it! That didn't help any! It just made things worse! Bloody emotions!' Draco kicked a wooden beam hard, as he shoved his hands into his pockets.

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Ginny stomped up to the portrait, and harshly spitting the password, she flung open it open. Hurtling herself through, she stormed in the room. Hermione glanced up from her book, and a look of concern washed over her.

"Ginny wha-"

But, before she could utter a word Ginny had snatched up a pillow, shoved her face within its plush surface, and began screaming at the top of her lungs. Hermione eyes bulged, and she hurriedly clapped her hands over her ears.

"Merlin!" she screamed over Ginny's curses

Suddenly Ginny stopped, and her face popped out from the pillow, looking flushed. She sighed.

"What in blazes happened to you?" Hermione demanded

"Draco Malfoy! That's what!" Ginny spat

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A/N: Okay, okay … it was short I know. But, it was only to show you the controversy going on in each of there minds. Now you know just what there thinking and all that good stuff. So, I hope you liked there fun controversy. Hehe So, please review and thanks for reviewing!