Heyooo! Happy Birthday to meeeeeeee. My present for myself is this chapter. =)) This is chappy 3. I rather much like this chapter :P While I celebrate my long years of existance, please enjoy this new chapter. Oh, and review, too. It'll make me really happy :D By the way, one of us in CB16 will start writing NextGen stories... I wonder who will that be. :-"

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"What is a detective?"

Ginny and Kelsey sat in the Common Room after classes. The place was almost deserted because most of the students were enjoying the clear, windy day outside. The redheaded student explained what had happen between Draco and herself two days ago. She also explained her plan on how to get to know Pansy Parkinson more.

"A detective is a person who follows around another person to find out more information about them."

"So, what you're trying to say is that we have to lurk around the halls inconspicuously to know Pansy better?"

"That's exactly what I'm trying to say, Kels." She said with a smile.

"And how precisely will we do that?"

"All we got to do is follow her and take notes on what she does and says on a regular basis."

"And what if we get caught?"

An eerie silence came between them.

"Can I suggest something?" The youngest Anderson asked.

"By all means."

"Can't we just hit her on the head and feed her to the Forbidden Forrest?"

"Excellent! I like how your brain works."

"If you do think it's a good plan, why don't we do it right now?"

"Because I already explained to you my idea first, and I don't wanna change my mind about this!"

"So, you would go do a sneakier more difficult thing rather than the easier one?"

"Yeah, I guess."

"Sometimes I wonder why you aren't in Slytherin."

"As do I. Sorting Hat considered it, but I chose to be on team red and gold. You should've been on Slytherin, too you know."

"Really, why?"

"Because one, the plan you thought of is something that the Slytherin House will be proud of. And two, Zabini loves girls who have devious minds but looks like an angel."

"So does Draco." Both of them ended the discussion with burning faces.

The two Grffindors and two Slytherins met in the Library at a very secluded corner. They did not want to be found hanging out with each other not because they were ashamed, it's because they do not want to be questioned to why they were discussing something rather secretive with each other.

"Planning to stalk her?" Blaise asked leaning back in his chair after hearing their plan.

"Stalking is such a strong, hateful word. More like careful watching from a safe distance." Kelsey responded next to him.

"So, you're planning to carefully watch her from a distance? That sounds stupid." Draco said smirking as always.

"No one asked your opinion, you filthy pureblood." Ginny stated, earning some snickers from the three of them.

"That sounds oddly familiar, Weaslette."

"I got it from the filthy pureblood."

"The reason we asked you guys to be here is that we need help make ways on how we can follow her around without being seen." The older Gryffindor cut in, trying to get the discussion back into the topic.

"Why should we give you ideas? I mean, this is your project, not ours." The platinum blonde-haired boy interjected, his mate nodding in agreement.

"Come on. We're not going to bother you guys anymore after this. And, do you want Pansy to be out of your life or not?"

"Fine. What do you need?"

"We need to know where she usually stays and with who." The redhead said, finally getting to business.

"Pansy usually stays by one of the abandoned classrooms on the third floor at Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Mondays, she spends her time in the girl's bathroom. Fridays and Sundays she hangs out by our Common Room. And on Wednesdays and Saturdays, she goes to the Lake. Everywhere she goes, she has her crony Milliscent with her. Both of them always go to these places before during lunch, free periods and after classes." Blaise explained to the two girls.

"Zabini, how do you know all of that so well?" Kelsey asked quietly, a little hurt showed in her eyes.

"She and I were partners for a Herbology project one time. She made me spend my time with her in those places while we worked. I don't pay attention to girls like her." He brushed a strand of hair from her face and smiled for a quick second just for her. "Although, I do put my utmost interest into girls that I do like."

She immensely blushed at his courteous gesture before tearing her gaze from him.

"You guys make me sick with this mushy, cheesy thing. Mate, what happened to you?" Draco stated after making vomiting faces with Ginny.

"What are you talking about? I'm sure what I'm doing right now is what you do with Ginny when you two are alone." He rested his arm around his Gryffindor's chair with her leaning back failed to go unnoticed.

"Please, we do things way more interesting and fun, right Weasley?" He turned to the girl beside him and tapped her button-like nose.

"Uhh, yeah. We-we do." She managed to get out. "Since we're done here, maybe we should go to the Lake now, Kelsey!" She ended in a high-pitched voice.

The youngest Anderson was caught staring at the boy who she had blooming crush on, who staring right back at her, before shaking her head and turning towards her friend. "Oh, right."

The fiery redhead did not wait for her friend as she stood up and left the Library. Once she was out, she leaned opposite of the entrance and let out a deep sigh. She slapped herself on both cheeks when she felt her cheeks burn.

"Gin, do Blaise and I gross you out?" Kelsey said as she emerged from the room.

"To be honest, no. Even though I did those faces, it was just for entertainment. I couldn't resist doing it with Dra—Malfoy. I'm really, really happy for you, I really am. I'm sorry if I hurt you or anything."

"No, you did nothing of the sort." She hugged her tight. "It's just a matter of time before you find the clever, cunning, sly, tall, lean, blonde-haired, gray-eyed boy you've always wanted."

The youngest Weasley pulled back and laughed with her best female friend. "Real smooth, Kels."

"What? I had to break the serious tension here. Now come on, we've got some detective work to do, as you put it." With that, they linked arms as they made their way towards the Lake.

"Ginny, are you sure this is a good idea?"

"I'm sure of it. Your boyfriend did say that they hang out near the Lake." She looked up into the biggest tree of the grounds. She swiftly climbed the tree before finding a branch large and strong enough to support both of their weight.

"Is this safe?"

"I promise you that neither of us will get hurt, now give me your hand." She bent down and hugged the branch with one arm and held out her other arm for Kelsey to grab. The latter hesitantly grasped the former's hand before being jerked up. By reflex, she grabbed on to one of the branches before hoisting herself to seat in front of her friend.

"Don't you ever do that again!"

"Kelsey, think about it. Will we be climbing up trees anytime soon?"

She took a moment to think about it. "Good point."

Both girls were immediately silenced when they heard footsteps coming towards their way. They looked down to see two of the most annoying girls in Hogwarts, Pansy and Milliscent. The pug-faced Slytherin sat near the trunk, leaning against the hard bark of the tree while her crony sat in front of her.

"So, how's Draco been lately?"

"He's divine!" She giggled annoyingly. "He's such a tease."

"What do you mean by that?" This time, the two Gryffindors bent closer towards the branch that they were seated on.

"He just loves to play hard to get. I mean, the scowls and glares are genius. The crude and insulting remarks are incredibly funny." She sighed dreamily as she flicked her hair from her shoulder.

"Why aren't you playing back then?"

"Please, this is more of Draco's thing, being mysterious and what not, which is why I don't want him to stop."

"What? Why?" Milliscent tilted her head to the side.

"Because if he drops the whole act, he'll be so boring and plain and bland. Therefore, he'll lose his edge. If he loses his edge, then what's the point in chasing after him?"

"So, if he, for example, starts being nice and sweet with you, you'll just ignore him?"

"That is most likely what I am going to do. I want something different when it comes to boys, and Draco gives me that different-ness that I want."

"Is that even a word?"

"Who cares? I made it, so that means it make sense."

"Alright, then."

"Oh, poo. We better get going. I still have to do that stupid Potions essay Snape gave us today." Both girls stood up and headed towards the school.

"That's it!" Ginny exclaimed as the Slytherin students were out of sight.

"What?"

"We tell Malfoy to be all googly-eyed on Pansy."

"As if he can actually pull off those eyes." Kelsey rolled her eyes at the thought.

"With a little help from you, he can do it."

"Me? Why me?"

"Well, it seems that you've grown accustomed to those eyes ever since you befriended Zabini."

"Okay, okay. I'll help him. Although it will be weird because I'll be doing it in front of him, though."

"Don't worry about it, I'm sure he's a quick learner."

"Fine. Let say that—"

Both girls screamed when a strong wind blew which made the tree shake violently. They lost balance and before they knew it, they slipped from the branch. They feared the harsh contact, the soon-to-be broken limbs and bleeding, but it never came. Instead, they both felt something or someone catch them prior to their mortal peril.

"Fancy to see you ladies drop by." A smooth voice said.

Ginny slowly opened her eyes to see Draco Malfoy almost smiling down at her.

"Where's Kelsey?" Draco turned around so that both of them were facing their best mates in the same position, only he was whispering something in her ear causing the girl in his arms to giggle.

"Hem, hem." The redhead perfectly impersonated Professor Umbridge. Both students put their attention at them and walked towards them.

"See, this is why I'm starting to love Slytherins." She rested her head on her hero's shoulder.

"Kels, you're way over your head."

"She had a point though." The Slytherin Prince stated. "If we didn't see Pansy and Milliscent come in and we didn't decide to check up on you girls, you two will be sprawled on the ground practically motionless."

The happier of the two girls leaned up and placed a chaste kiss her savior's cheek. "Thank you, Zabini."

"It's Blaise, actually."

"Okay, Blaise." She whispered with a small grin on her face.

"Come on, I'll take you to the kitchens for some hot chocolate. How does that sound?"

"Sounds wonderful." Blaise then left for the kitchens while carrying his Gryffindor, leaving the duo by themselves once more.

"Huh, never knew Blaise had it in him." Draco concluded.

"I never knew you had it in you to do a very chivalrous act, Mafoy."

"I can't let him show me up, so why not?"

"Now I know why Pansy adores you so much."

"Really? What did you guys get?" He asked clearly missing the sarcasm in her voice.

"I'll explain soon. Right now, all I want is some hot chocolate too." She grinned cheekily.

"Who am I to deny a damsel in distress in my arms?" He headed back to the school as well at a slow pace.

Ginny, who was starting to get nervous at his closeness, tried to break the tension. "By the way, thanks, Malfoy."

"'Thanks'? I save your life and all I get is 'thanks'?" He playfully annoyed her.

Mustering up her Gryffindor courage, she hastily brushed her lips against his pale cheek. "Thank you, Draco."

He looked down at her, only to see her determinedly staring at her school robes with a face that matched her hair. The Slytherin just smiled at her being all flustered because of him as he continued to walk into the school.