Britt's Pov.

I couldn't believe what all Dustin had just said. I thought he was nice. I really thought he was a good guy. Maybe I was wrong. Draco had his arm around my shoulder as he led me to the Slytherin common room. Once inside we sat down on a couch in front of the fire.

"I'm really sorry about all that. I know how much you love the guy. I'm sorry he turned out to be a dick." Draco said

"They all do. They all do. I mean think back what guy have I dated that hasn't turned out like a dick?" I questioned. He was silent. "That's right. All of them. I'm a fucking dick magnet." I said

"I'm sure that there are guys out there that aren't dicks that like you and would die to have a chance with you." he said getting down on his knees (not like that) and looking me in the eyes.

"Ok, then where are these amazing guys you're talking about. Ya know? The non dicks. Why have I never met one?"

"you're intimidating. That's why. I'm not sure how you are intimidating. But you are. And all that means that all the guys out there are not worth it and don't deserve you. Even if they would treat you amazing. Never for settle for less that the best" he said. I was so lucky to have a friend like him.

"Thanks Draco. You always seem to know what to say to make me feel better. I don't know what I would do without you forrealz." and that was the truth. I don't.

"You would be lost. You wouldn't know what to do. You would be a lost incomplete soul walking through the land." he smirked.

I think I was the only one who really truly saw the real him. Most people really thought he was being a cunt face douche bag. Ok so he actually was. But he meant it harmlessly. He was really just being a goof. I think only I knew that.

"You're a fucking dick sucking dumbass. I hope you know that. A fucking cocky dick sucking dumbass at that. You're head is too big for your own good." I laughed pushing him away from me. He gave her this evil glance and I jumped up and started to run away. he chased after me and proved to be faster. He grabbed me and threw me over his shoulder.

"Fucking gross. Your ass is not a sight I want to see you nasty freak.." I said as I hit hi in the back.

he walked over to the couch and threw me over the back. Then jumped over himself.

"Draco Malfoy, I swear if you lay one finger on me in order to tickle me I will crucio your ass so long you will wish I had of just avada kedavra'ed you instead." I threatened.

"Is that so now because I don't think you would." he said giving me a 'yeah right' look.

He then started tickling me wildly. I busted out laughing. I wiggled about trying to break free. I enjoyed being around Draco.

"Drakie-Poo, you want to go for a walk with me tomorrow after classes?" Pansy asked interrupting us. She stared me down the whole time.

"No." Draco said very shortly.

"But, But whyyyyyyyyyyy" she whined annoyingly.

"Because Ima be with Britt tomorrow and the next day and the next day and so on." he said not even looking at her.

"Oh ok. Oh and Brittni I heard about Dustin. What a jerk. You deserve better." she softly said while wrapping me in a 'comforting' hug. "Bitch if you make a move on my Drakie-Poo then I'll kill you so fast that you what know what happened.." she whispered in my ear so only I could hear.

What the fuck did she mean? why would I make a move on Draco. We're just friends. We would never get together. I watched with anger as she walked off.

"What the fuck was that about? I know Pansy Parkinson wasn't just being nice to you." Draco laughed.

"Oh she just wanted to get really close to me. You know so she could whisper sweet threats in my ear."

"She threatened you? Fucking bitch."

"Yeah, she threatened me. It's no big deal though."

"It is too. What did she say Britt?"

I really didn't want to answer. I didn't want to make things weird I guess. But I knew Draco very well. So I knew that he wouldn't leave me alone until I told him.

"Urg. Fine. She told me that if I made a move on her 'drakie-poo' then she would kill me so fast that I wouldn't know what happened."

"don't worry about her. She's just jealous because you're beautiful and she looks like a pile of shit."

Draco's Pov.

"Aww, thank you Draco." Britt giggled. She had the cutest way of accepting compliments. She got all giggly.

She had been smiling ever since we got to the common room. It made me so happy. I hate seeing her sad. Pansy pissed me off though. Saying that to her. I soon noticed that everyone was going to bed.

"Well Britt, I think it's time for you to go to bed. Me as well. We have classes tomorrow. So we need our sleep." I said.

"I'm afraid to though. I'll have nightmares. And I don't wanna be in the same room as Pansy." she said really quietly.

"Well sleep in the common room."

"I'll still have nightmares down here. The location won't stop them."

"yeah but down here you'll have me. Like when we were little and you were scared."

She nodded and laid down on the couch. I covered her up with a green blanket and then sat down and she laid her head on my lap. I started to play with her hair to help her fall asleep. It didn't work. She just laid there curled up with her head in my lap. After awhile I think she thought I had went to bed because she let her emotions out. I could hear her sobbing and shaking some. It broke my heart more than anything. I dozed off alittle through out the night. Britt stayed awake and continued to sob and shake. I comforted her the best I could.

Around 4AM she finally fell asleep. I slowly moved and put a pillow under her head. I pulled the blanket back over her from where she had kicked it off. I sat down in the closet chair and got comfy and fell asleep.

About an hour later I was awoke by an ear-shattering scream. I bolted up to see Britt sitting up. She was shaking and crying uncontrollably. She was covered with sweat. I jumped up from my seat and ran to the couch. I wrapped my arms around her tightly.

"Shhh, Britt. What happened? What happened?" I whispered trying to clam her down.

"Nightmare. Dark. Alone. Everyone gone." she cried clinging to me. Just then I heard everyone in the common room whispering.

"Everyone hush. Now what's wrong in here. Is anyone hurt?" Snape interrupted the whispering.

"Britt, just stay right here. I'm going to walk over there and talk to professor Snape." I whispered to her as I got up and walked over to him.

The room was really quiet. The kids just sorta stood there. Once I had made my way to Snape I turned back to look at Britt. She was rocking back and forth clutching a pillow.

"Sir, I gotta make this quick because Britt needs me bad. But no one is hurt. Everything is fine. Britt just had a bad nightmare." I said fastly.

"Everyone there is nothing to see here. Now back to bed." Snape yelled. The kids all grumbled and made their ways back up the stairs. Once they were gone he turned to Draco. "I would like to speak with Miss Darling."

We walked back over to Britt. I sat down beside her and held her in my arms and tried to stop the shaking.

"Miss Darling, are you alright?" Snape questioned.

Britt just nodded. Her face was red and tear streaked. Her eyes showed nothing.

"Are you sure? If you wish I can get you the day off." he said.

"No sir, I would rather not miss out on my first day of lessons." she whispered voice shaking.

"As you wish. I do hope that you feel better. Now Mister Malfoy, you have classes with Miss Darling right?"

"Yes sir. We have every class together." I replied.

"Good. Take care of her and watch out for her."

"Two steps ahead of you sir."

Snape then turned and walked out leaving it just Britt and me.

"Ima go get ready for class. I'll meet you down here when I'm finished" she said as she turned towards the stairs. I sure did worry about her.