Frankie's POV
I awoke the next morning excitedly.Today was Hermione's party! I was excited as well as nervous. The only person I knew was Harry, and semi knew Ron and Hermione. But I just shook it off and took a long shower. When I got out I wrapped myself in a towel and headed off to my closet. I opened it and picked out what I was to wear. Not too much skin showing, but just enough to make the guys look. I found the perfect necklace and bracelets to wear with it all. When I went to put them on my bed, my bracelet fell off and rolled under my bed. I bent down to grab it and saw the package that Draco had sent. I pulled out the bracelet as well as the package. I decided to get changed before I opened it. I pulled on my clothes quickly because I wanted to see what was inside. Even though, I still hated Draco's guts. I sat on my bed and opened the letter part of it first.
Dear Frankie, I know what I did was inexcusable. I should have held in my stupid hormones and told Kate to leave. But I didn't. I know saying sorry won't change anything. But Frankie I truly am sorry. When I saw Kate, I just I thought that everything would go back to the way it used to be. I thought kissing her would feel like it used to. To tell you the truth, it didn't. When we kissed I felt nothing. When I kiss you I feel like I'm somewhere else. Somewhere where, nothing can ever pull us apart. And I ruined that. Frankie I am so incredibly sorry for what I have done to you. If I could, I would take that day back and change it. But we both know I can't. You're probably tired of hearing this but I'm so sorry for hurting you. I love you. Love, Draco.
There were teardrops all over the page. They weren't mine. He has cried over me. He really was sorry. I opened up the package and saw the dress and necklace he had originally given me. With another small note attached.
These are yours. I bought them for you. So you should have them. I know you asked me to forget you but I can't. Please take them and wear these on Friday. Meet me at the park at 6:30 and I will take you to dinner. Don't worry, it will be just to talk. No strings attached. Love Draco.
I want to go. But I know I shouldn't. I know he will just end up breaking my heart again. Friday is tomorrow night. So that will give me a day to decide. As for now, I will just finish getting ready for tonight and forget about Draco. I finished getting ready and said goodbye to my mother. I went over to the fireplace and grabbed some floo powder. I was off to Hermione's. I stumbled out of the fireplace and I heard Harry laughing when I fell over.
"Oh shut up and help me up Harry!" I said trying not to laugh as well. He came and helped me.
"You look great Frankie. I mean like really great!" Harry said.
"Thanks. You don't look to bad yourself!" I said with a smirk. Hermione came into the room.
"Oh great you're here! The others have been waiting to meet you!" she said smiling.
"Why in the world would they want to meet me?" I asked
"Well who wouldn't want to meet Harry's best friend! He's told us all about the pranks you used to pull in your old school." said a red haired boy who was standing next to his twin brother. I stood there smiling. I never knew I had such an impact on Harry!
"I'm Fred" one of the twins said.
"And I'm George!" said the other
"Hello! I'm Frankie it's nice to meet you both!" I said. They pulled me into the room where everyone was. They sat me down at a table, while everyone was dancing.
"So did you really make all of the frog's come back to life when the class was about to cut into them!?" said Fred excitedly.
"Yeah. But that was only a minor thing, considering what else I have done." I said.
"What else have you done?"
"Well, I set a bunch of pigs into the principle's office, I put water in all the balloons that were going to fall when they announced the prom king and queen, I put all of the lockers into the basement... but like I said. All minor things." I said. They looked at me with their jaws open.
"You did all that? In a muggle school? They must not have seen that coming!" George said. But they both said the last part in unison.I laughed and they told me about their joke shop, and all of the things they had done. It was like we all shared one brain. It was great.
"Want to dance?" I heard a voice say coming from behind me. I turned around to see who it was.
"I would love to Ron." I said. We got up and it went to a slow song. I put my arms around his neck and he put his on my waist. For some reason I felt so safe. I don't know why though.
"So Frankie, how do you like England so far?" he asked.
"Well I like it a lot more now, since I know you guys!" I said. Ron smiled and I put my head on his shoulder and we danced. It felt like the song would never end. And for some reason I hoped it wouldn't.
"Frankie I just wanted to tell you how beautiful you look tonight." Ron said. I smiled.
"Thank you. You look pretty good yourself," I said. I could tell he was smiling. The song ended and we pulled apart.
"Do you want to go outside and get some air?" he asked me
"That sounds like a good idea." I said and we walked outside. Hermione's house backed onto the lake. So we walked onto the dock and sat at the end. We sat there in silence for a bit. But it wasn't awkward. It was relaxing actually. Then Ron broke the silence. We talked about school and different things. He was very sweet. He wasn't bad looking either. I think I might have a bit if a crush on him. I see someone's gotten over Draco a bit quickly. Shut up stupid voice, I'm enjoying the moment!
"So Frankie, how long are you staying here in London for?" Ron asked.
"Umm I think we are here for about 2 more weeks." I said.
"Only two more weeks? That's not a lot of time for..." he said stopping.
"Not a lot of time for what?" I asked.
"For me to get you to fall for me." He said smiling.
"Oh but Ron... I think I already have." I said smirking.
"Then I hope you won't hate me for doing this." He said
"Doing wh-" I was cut off by his lips crashing onto mine. His kiss was soft yet firm. It was light but rough. I clearly couldn't explain it.We sat there kissing for what I thought was hours. Bit it was really only 5 minutes. We broke apart. I smiled at him. He smiled back.
"I think we should get back to the party" he said
"I think so too." I said. We walked back with our fingers laced in each others. The rest of the night went by quickly. The entire time I was with Ron, and I felt like he would never hurt me. He would never do to me what Draco had. When everyone was leaving, Hermione told me that Harry and Ron were staying overnight and asked me to as well.
"Thanks Hermione but I really have to get back home. Maybe another time. Sorry!" I said. Ron looked a bit sad. I walked over to him and kissed him on the lips. Everyone looked surprised like it was the first time we had kissed.
"I'll see you soon" I whispered into Ron's ear. He smiled.
"Good. Because I don't think I can stay away from you for too long" he said. I smiled and went back home after saying goodbye once again to everyone.
I came home and went to the kitchen to grab some food and a water bottle. While I was digging through the fridge, I heard a voice.
"Can I get you something miss?" I turned around and it was a house elf.
"Oh thank you! Could I have a toasted BLT please?" I asked
"Oh of course miss! Right away!" the house elf said happily.
"What is your name?" I asked
"Oh my name is Dorothy, miss." She said handing me my sandwich.
"Thank you Dorothy! And you don't have to call me 'miss' you can call me Frankie if you want!" I said smiling.
"Alright miss-Frankie. Would you like anything else?" she asked
"No thank you." I said and headed up stairs. I knocked on Tommy's door and he told me to come in. I saw him lying on his bed playing video games.
"Hey, you want half?" I asked offering him part of my sandwich.
"Sure. How come you're so happy? Not that it s a bad thing, but after that whole Draco thing, I thought I wouldn't be seeing you smile like that for a while." He asked.
"Well to tell you the truth I ran into Harry yesterday and I-" I was cut off. What is it with everyone never letting me talk!
"Harry! How is he? He was always my favorite friend of yours!" he said smiling.
"Oh you know, he's the same old Harry well except for the fact that I found out he is thee Harry Potter, you know with the whole 'boy who lived' thing!" I said waiting for him to realize what I had said, even thought he was fixated on his game.
"Oh that's cool. So what's new with… WHAT!? That was him! I thought you just said his name was a coincidence! That's so awesome! So is that who you were with tonight?" he said excitedly.
"Yeah... and some of his friends. One of them I really like. But I'm sure you don't want to hear about that." I said.
"You're right. I don't!" he said laughing.
"Oh and mom and dad told me to tell you that they will be back in a week or so." He said randomly
"Back? Back from where, when are they leaving!?" I asked in complete confusion.
"Oh, they didn't tell you? They had to go back home for some business thing. They left a while ago" he said as though it were nothing.
"Well I'm off to my room to watch something other than you play virtual quidditch all night." I said and walked off to my room. As soon as I sat down on my bed to change into my pajamas, I saw the letter that Draco had sent. I still hadn't decided if I should go tomorrow night. I changed into my muggle pajamas and hopped into bed hoping that having a good nights rest would help me figure it all out in the morning. I got up and still the letter was on my desk staring at me. I went over and read it again. I guess dinner wouldn't be so bad. As long as I didn't let myself fall for him again, I would be fine. I looked at the clock and it was 8:30 am. I went down stairs and had Dorothy make me some waffles. I ate them while watching a muggle show 'SpongeBob Square pants', it was my favorite. After I finished eating and watching my show, I looked at the clock and it was 9:30. The day was going by so slowly. I walked into the kitchen to wash out my dishes and Dorothy stopped me.
"Miss Frankie, let me! It's my job!" she said sweetly.
"Oh no, that's alright Dorothy, you've done enough. They are my dishes, let me clean them." I said
"Why don't you make yourself something and then take the rest of the day off?" I asked. She started crying. What had I done?
"Are you okay? I'm sorry did I offend you? I didn't mean to!" I said worried and confused.
"Oh no. Miss Frankie did not offend Dorothy. Dorothy has never been offered to have food before. Not to mention a day off!" she said sobbing.
"Oh Dorothy, you're so sweet! Listen, because you clearly are owed it, you can take off the week. Just be here as soon as my parents arrive home or else they will be suspicious. Also, you can change into some clothes of mine, because what your wearing is defiantly in need of a wash!" I said
"Oh Miss Frankie! Dorothy thanks you ever so much! I know that if you give me clothes, which means I am free... but I would rather stay with a nice owner than by myself! So I will be back as soon as your parents arrive here. Thank you ever so much!" she said hugging me and then running off. Who knew they were that sad? I finished cleaning my dishes and then went up stairs to have a shower. When I got out, I picked out some clothes and put on some makeup. When I looked in the mirror I liked what I saw for once. I looked at the clock and saw it was 11:25. I walked over to the fire place and took some floo powder in my hands and I said where I wanted to go. When I arrived I heard voices. I decided to give them a little jump. So when I saw they were sitting around the table, I jumped out and said
"SURPRISE!" they all jumped and screamed. It was hilarious to see.
"Frankie! You almost gave us a heart attack!" Hermione said.
"Sorry guys. It was just too easy!" I said and we all laughed.Ron got up and walked over to me. He gave me a quick kiss.
"Frankie, can I talk to you outside for a bit?" he said still wearing his muggle pajamas.
"Sure" I said smiling. We walked outside and sat on the dock again.
"What's up?" I asked happily.
"Frankie... last night after you left, I couldn't help but think about you. I thought about you all night actually." He said looking down
"I thought about you too." I said with a small smile.
"You did? Oh good. In that case..." he started
"Will you be my girlfriend?" he asked me. Even though I knew it was coming I couldn't help but be shocked.I nodded.
"Yes Ron I will." I said smiling. He leaned over and kissed me again. We started making out again. It just felt so... so right. We got up and walked back in to Hermione's house.
"So I'm guessing you said yes?" Harry asked me while smiling.I smiled big and nodded. We all spent the day swimming and playing games. It was loads of fun.
"I don't think I have ever had so much fun before in my entire life!" I said as we were all lying on the grass tired and worn out.
"Me neither!" They all said in unison. We all laughed.
"Oh crap! What time is it?" I asked them jolting up remembering about dinner with Draco.
"Umm its 5:30" Harry said.
"Sorry guys but I've got to run!" I said getting up.
"Where are you going?" Ron asked. I didn't know what to say. Should I tell him the truth?
"I have to go have dinner with... with Draco" I said looking down at my feet.
"DRACO MALFOY!? You told me you would never see him again!" Harry said yelling a bit.
"Yeah I know. But it's not like a date or anything. We just have some things we need to discuss. Don't worry, I'm not going to fall for his stupid cocky charm." I said they all looked a bit relieved.
"I'll walk you to the house" Ron said looking a bit angry with me.I nodded and we started walking.
"Frankie, should I be worried about you going to dinner with him? I don't want him to hurt you." He said worried.
"No Ron. I'll be fine. At the end of the night I will still be your healthy, non-beaten up, girlfriend. I promise you that." I said laughing. He smiled and I gave him a kiss good bye. I left and went upstairs to get ready for my 'date' with Draco Malfoy.