*I'm not going to describe Evolet's hair/makeup/ or dress really because I want you to picture what she looks like. Just think of the most beautiful dress you ever saw & there you go (: Also, listen to "Sometime Around Midnight" By the Airborne Toxic Event. When listening to it, it reminded me of the events going on at the dance between Draco and Evolet. Special thanks to ElloVeeEee for the lovely review!

"You look amazing." I smiled as Hermione twirled around the girls' room.

"Thank you. You look gorgeous" Hermione beamed.

Tonight was it, the dance for all of Hogwarts to attend. Tomorrow morning we all would wake up early, pack our bags and head home for the holidays.

Hermione let out a small laugh, "I can't believe Ron asked me to the dance."

I finished putting on my earrings, "Well you two do look cute together."

"Really? Hermione asked

I turned to Hermione with a shocked look on my face "You so like him!"

"What?" Hermione started to blush, "do not."

"Hey, I'm not saying it's a bad thing. You two are adorable."

Hermione just smiled and shook her head as she flattened down some creases in her dress.

"Shoot" Hermione said as she looked over to the clock, "I was supposed to meet Ron five minutes ago."

"Go ahead; I'll be down there in a few minutes." I smiled.

Hermione came up to me and gave me a hug.

"Good Luck" I winked.

With that, I watched as Hermione gracefully walked down the girl's room stairs and out of sight. I let out a deep sigh as I went down to sit on my bed. I had absolutely no idea why I was nervous, then again this was my first dance I was attending. I couldn't help but think how lucky Ron and Hermione were to have each other. Though they never admitted to the other about their affection, I secretly wanted that… affection. To have someone to love, to protect, to die for. But that was all fairy tales; I knew my fate wouldn't end up like Cinderella. I was please to be going to the dance with Seamus, he after all, was a great friend, who could ease my mind and make me feel comfortable. Truth be told, I couldn't get Draco fully out of my head. I knew he was taking Pansy, she announced it practically every day during class, but a part of me felt a sting of jealousy.

Get a grip Evolet.

So maybe he was just the first guy to ever show some slight affection towards me, but I would soon me over it and forget even about him.

I needed this Holiday break.

"Here we go" I mumbled to myself as I stood up and made my way over to the Great Hall for the night to remember.

Stop being so nervous! I repeated over and over in my head. I was now standing behind a pillar next to the stair case that led to the dance. I could hear everyone laughing, talking, and the girl's heels making clicking sounds on the marble floor.

I have nothing to be nervous about, nobody would even notice me walking in – they were all too busy in their own little world.

I finally convinced myself enough to take my first step from hiding behind the pillar and out on the first step of the marble staircase.

Alright, this is easy.

I looked down at the steps as I continue to walk slowly down them, trying to not stumble and fall flat on my face.

By the time I reached the middle of what felt like the long staircase, I noticed that the music still played loudly, but the talking had cut in half. I looked up and saw a handful of people staring at me.

Run.

I wanted to turn right around and run as far as I could, but my feet were frozen. I felt so awkward, apparently me being in a dress was a shock to the school.

I gave a slight smile to everyone around me and continued to make my way down the staircase. Thankfully, people continued to talk but their eyes still locked onto me.

"You look brilliant Evolet" Seamus beamed as he stuck his arm out.

"Aw, thank you. You look quite handsome!" I smiled as I locked arms with him.

Seamus and I started walking towards the opening entrance of the Great Hall. The frame was surrounded by strings of crystal lights, and tiny, beautiful white flowers. We pushed passed people as I began to look around, examining what my fellow classmates looked like in formal wear.

My eyes caught onto a pair of familiar icy blue ones. They belonged to a boy wearing all black, and his pale hair neatly parted.

Draco.

He was across the staircase surrounded by Pansy and more Slytherins. Pansy was all over him, put her hand on his waste and cuddling up next to him. But he, was staring at me, in that same cold, angry stare.

"What's his problem?" Seamus asked as he nodded towards Draco.

"Everything."

I turned my head back over to Seamus as we continued to walk to the Great Hall, which was even more beautiful inside. Snow was falling from the ceiling, but disappeared once it hit the marble floor. There was a buffet against the wall, ice sculptures that gleamed were everywhere, and tiny lights shaped as stairs hung down from the ceiling. There was a huge stage at the back of the Great Hall with a jazz band currently playing.

"Now I see where the term winter wonderland comes from." I said glancing over the scene in front of me.

Seamus looked at me with a confused face, "What?"

I smiled, "Never mind. Shall we dance?"

Seamus and I spotted Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione and went over to dance next to them. I never felt more swift and at ease in my life than I did at that second. Seamus was a talented dancer, I felt like I was floating on air, gliding through the crowd. It felt like I was in… Cinderella. A smile grew on my face at the mention of that; especially how I denied anything like that could exist.

The music flowed just right with the movements, the piano softly played followed by the violins, saxophone, and other sweet instruments being lightly played.

As we began to slow our dancing down, I could see Draco dancing closely with Pansy and looking at me. I quickly turned my head in the opposite direction; there was no way I was going to let him get to me. This was my night to have fun, be free, and hang out with my close friends before we all left for holiday.

I reluctantly looked back over to Draco, he was still looking at me, I felt violated and uncomfortable.

I quickly jerked my head back over to Ron and Hermione and began laughing. They both looked uncomfortable – they both seemed that they didn't know how to act around each other.

"Want to go grab some butterbeer?" Seamus asked, snapping me out of my trance.

I turned my face and smiled, "Yeah, I would love some."

I needed a break from the dance floor; mainly I needed a break from him.

I took a seat at an empty gold outline table as Seamus made his way to the bar to get us drinks. I glanced around the room, smiling at the different couples all dancing and laughing. This was the first time at Hogwarts that everyone seemed to be at peace with each other. Nobody was yelling at each other, practicing spells against one another, and Fred and George Weasly weren't setting off jokes from their shop.

Harry and Ginny looked adorable together, which in all honesty I thought they would look like an odd couple, but they were happily in their own world.

Behind them I could see it again – Pansy and Draco dancing. She was in love with his embrace but he looked either bored or angry. With each twirl I caught him looking over at me. I was getting annoyed each time he made a glance. I couldn't believe what a jerk he was being tonight. Typically I would expect it every other normal day, but why tonight? I didn't need him to babysit Seamus and I. He knew I would grow angrier with each stare from him, and he would later tease me about it.

"Here you go Evolet" Seamus beamed as he handed me a glass filled with a light colored drink.

I gladly took it, "Thank you so much."

I took slow sips of the sweet drink, indulging every moment of this deliciousness. I felt Seamus put his arm around my shoulders, but I didn't care, I liked it. Would I date him? Probably not, he's just a great friend who I easily felt comfortable and safe around… even if he does tend to blow things up in his face quite a bit.

"Have fun?" Hermione beamingly asked as her and Ron joined us at the table.

"As a matter of fact I am. It's so pretty in here too." I smiled.

Seamus and Ron began to carry out their own conversation, talking about some boy they saw and his impressive looking tux.

"So" I turned and whispered to Hermione, "how's, you know?"

Hermione instantly started blushing,"It was nice dancing with him. But, I just feel like, oh I don't know, I'm scared."

I pushed my glass to the side, "This may sound weird, but that's good that you're scared. If you weren't than that would mean that you don't truly care about Ron. Your scared because it's easier to watch something pass by you then actually take a chance for it."

"You're right." Hermione nodded, "But I have to ask, did you do something to make Draco mad? I notice that he continues to look at you."

Hermione and I both turned to look at Draco and surely enough he was looking over here too. He then whispered something into Pansy's ear. She giggled and she looked up at him with her puppy dog eyes, which he then proceed to kiss her on the cheek.

I could feel my heart drop and my body felt abnormally hot. I couldn't control my sting of jealousy when I saw him kiss her.

Hermione noticed my sudden change of mood, "You alright?"

I lied and shook my head in a yes manner, "I just need some air. I'll be right back." I fake smiled as I stood up and quickly pushed past the crowded room. I did my best to hurry out of the Great Hall and on those familiar marble steps, I needed comfort right away.

My mind did currently not understand my emotions, why did he even bother me? He was allowed to spend time with whomever and kiss any girl he would like. You don't even like him Evolet, I tried to convince myself over and over again. The problem was, I didn't know exactly how I felt about him. I hated him, I hated everything about him.

I think.

Soon enough I found my warn down body at one of the front castle towers. I walked straight to the edge, gripping my hands on the gold bars and trying to catch my breath. The air was surprisingly warm out, and the sky looked beautiful. The moon was in a crescent form, and there seemed to be more stars out then I could have ever imaged. I took in quick, deep breaths in order to gain my stability back, but the previous events wouldn't stop replaying in my head.

What is wrong with you Evolet? Draco Malfoy means nothing to you!

"He means nothing to me." I whispered over and over to myself.

"Who?" I heard a familiar male voice ask from behind me.

I turned around and saw Draco Malfoy standing at the tower entrance.

"None of your business." I glared.

Seeing him just brought back my emotions and I could feel my eyes slowly starting to fill with tears. I was no longer in control of myself.

Draco stuffed his hands in his pockets and slowly stepped closer to me, "what's your problem?"

"You!" I unknowingly shouted, "You are the problem!"

Draco's posture was changed into more of a defense pose, "How am I the problem?"

I had enough of everything with Draco, and I knew that I wasn't going to be able to stop myself from saying what was on my mind.

"You are unbelievably selfish! I was trying to enjoy myself at the dance with Seamus and I couldn't because you wouldn't stop looking at me."

"You think – "Draco began to angrily defend him.

"You just have to ruin everything, don't you? I can't even complete this damn potions project because you don't feel like it. You mock everybody around you and you don't show even the slightest compassion. You just had to go a ruin my night with Seamus all because –"

"You think I like seeing you with him? You think that I want to look at you?" Draco interrupted, this time his voice was more upset and angry.

I looked at him confused, "I – "

"I've tried so hard to push you away, to avoid you, anything. But somehow I manage to always come back to you and I hate it. I can't explain what I feel towards you. All I know is downstairs; I hated seeing you with him when you should be with me!" Draco yelled the last sentence.

I was stunned. I had no clue what to say back to him, this, I was not expecting.

I ignored my better judgment and let my intuition take over my actions. I walked close to Draco and pressed my lips against his. I could feel his pale hands grab on to my waist as I moved mine around his neck.

I couldn't believe it.

I was kissing Draco Malfoy.