Chapter 3 Reconciliation
Draco woke up, startled by his surroundings at first sight; he was in the Hospital Wing, and the windows clearly showed a night sky. What the fuck has happened to him? Draco tried very hard to remember but didn't succeed in getting anything from his aching head apart from falling asleep before the Potions class. But, he thought silently, slightly smug, how can a nap land him in the Hospital Wing? And knock him out for almost 10 hours? Had Snape throw curses at him for drooling in class?
He found that very amusing and put on a wide grin. Of course, that wouldn't be possible, or old Snape would be torturing himself like a house-elf for doing so to his protégé. And yet…
Then he remembered the final thought about the blood-replenish spell. Shit. Shit. Shit. He had been too premature to wear that grin, or even feel happy about anything, because he had that cursed resolution he could never fulfill.
He closed his eyes, and turned his head slightly away. How he hoped he can drown down the unconsciousness again and never come back! But the reality is the reality and one need to face it.
He opened his eyes.
And saw a pair of hazel eyes gazing fervently into his.
The eyes that he's so damn familiar with.
Ginny's eyes.
He opened his mouth, and closed it again. He really didn't know what exactly to say to her, and in fact, drowsiness was quickly closing in. He was really tired.
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Ginny saw Draco fading back to sleep again. She feared that it might be another wave of coma, but then found his chest peacefully going up and down, and his mouth curved into a huge smile as he embraced his dreams.
Ginny wondered what it is that could make him so happy all of a sudden. Whatever. She shouldn't care about that, and anyway, Draco was fine- well, relatively fine- now, so it's her time to leave. She carefully stood up and picked up her things soundlessly to not wake him up. She took one last look at the man she had fallen in love with. Sighing, she softly placed a light kiss on his cheek, and turned to leave when she heard some words that shocked the hell out of her.
Draco was certainly dreaming, his eyes was firmly closed and his mouth a delicate grin. But Ginny was sure she had heard those words, "I love you, Ginny", came out from the sleeping boy's lips. She was speechless. Could it be really possible, not a trick of her ears? Because if the four words have indeed passed in the air around them-
Draco really loved her.
And Ginny would be immensely happy.
Well, it will well be a sleepless night anyway, so why leave? Ginny sat on the armchair beside Draco's bed, fantasizing about their relationship like a little girl often did.
She took Draco's hand in hers and, squeezing it reassuringly, said to herself, more to the sleeping Draco, "I believe you, Draco. And I love you right back."
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Draco woke up. Sunlight was pouring in through the windows, invading onto his body. He turned to see if Ginny's still there. Well, if she is so devoted to my welfare, maybe I still have a chance, thought Draco.
Ginny was laying her pretty face on his bed, and she had took his left hand in her right. Draco pulled his hand carefully away, but he did not prevent her from waking up. He saw her brow furrow a bit in confusion and surprise. God, but she was gorgeous. And innocent. And stubborn. And peaceful.
Draco laughed at what he had done a few months ago. Jealousy had really got on his mind at that time. No one in their right minds would ever cheat such a beautiful girl over the silly bitch Pansy.
Ginny had already fully woken. She saw him gazing at the ceiling, and she observed him just for a while. Then she called him tentatively, "Draco?"
"Huh?" Draco responded instinctively, but it seemed that her call didn't break his string of thoughts. Sighing, Ginny asked, "Draco? What you said yesterday night while you're sleeping- is it true?"
Draco finally showed some interest and attention. "What exactly did I say?" he asked cautiously, with a curious expression on his face.
"You said, and I quote," Ginny responded, "'I love you, Ginny.'"
Draco went white in the face. He said what in his sleep?
"Well…" He stuttered, "I guess… yes." He breathed out. "Ginny, I really want to apologize to you. The only reason I kissed Pansy is-"
"I know your reasons, Draco." Ginny cut him off, "I've seen your diary."
Draco closed his lips, and he said nothing more. They were silent, gazing at each other, for a long time. Then, Ginny carefully stood on her toes, and placed her lips on his.
Draco never thought any day would be as good as this one. He never thought Ginny, after all this time in which she believed him to be a cheater, could forgive him in a heartbeat. And deep down, he knew that he would have done the same. Their love is too strong.
They entwined like that for minutes, hours maybe. When they finally broke apart… it was Draco who first spoke.
"I love you, Ginny. I believe that it is only because of the strength of my love that I felt so jealous as to hurt you…"
"I know, Draco." Ginny smiled into his chest, her face flustered, but filled with joy.
"Though I still want to apologize…"
"And I would never accept."
"Why?" Draco asked, confused at her rejection.
"Because," Ginny murmured as she draw herself once more to his superior height and touching his lips with hers, "There is really nothing to apologize for. You did the right thing, Draco- I shouldn't have let Harry go so far as to kiss me. I should have remembered my position as your girlfriend."
Draco didn't respond. Suddenly he felt strength going back to his body again, he felt better, younger, stronger and happier than any day in the past months. Draco looked passed her shoulders out of the window, only to see shooting stars in the daylight.
"What the-"He said in awe.
Ginny noticed that also, and asked Draco, "What's the meaning of this, Draco?"
Draco answered, tucking a stray curl of her lovely red hair behind her ears as he spoke, "I made a resolution… a promise to the constellation the night I messed up. I said that someday I would apologize to you and win your heart back. I said that someday I would go back to your side and never leave again. And that's actually the reason I've been bleeding internally- because I was cursed by the sky. I suppose the shooting stars are just a tribute to our reconciliation."
Ginny punched him jokingly on the chest, and laughed. "You should try not to break your promises then."
Not looking at her, Draco spoke softly, "And I believe I would need someone's cooperation."
Ginny paused for a moment, catching his grey eyes with her hazel ones. Then she whispered against his ear. "I will never leave you again, Draco. I will never hurt you again, if you would do me the same courtesy."
Draco can't stop himself from smiling broadly. Grabbing both her small hands in his, he said, "With pleasure, Ginevra."
Together, the Head Boy and Head Girl of Hogwarts walked out of the Infirmary, hand in hand, their hearts united, stronger than ever before.
THE END~
A/N: Thanks for the support you have given me, I really appreciated it. A sweet ending's a sweet one, as promised!
