Chapter 5: The choice

Next morning you were very sleepy having slept only a few hours, but you finally reached your decision.

Taking your time you got ready: you put on a dark purple top and denim shorts and tied your hair up in a lazy ponytail.

You took a final glance at your image in the mirror then headed down for the kitchen to eat something.

Blaise was already there, just finishing his breakfast.

"Morning!"

"Morning."

"Have you slept well?" Blaise asked casually after you popped down next to him.

"Actually, I haven't. I kept turning a lot."

An awkward silence followed your short response which felt very unfamiliar in the case of you two.

Just to do something you decided to make some breakfast for yourself.

While eating you talked a little, but it was just about the usual stuff like Hogwarts, Quidditch etc.

When you saw that he was already getting up to leave you quickly turned the conversation into a different way.

"Blaise, I thought about what you said yesterday… and…"

"Look, if you don't want to go out with me it's not a problem. I can understand it. It's not like I will force you into a relationship. "

"I just wanted to say that I think we should give us a chance."

"Really? So you're not turning me down?"

"Doesn't seem so."

He lifted you up from your chair and twirled you in the air.

Malfoy chose that exact moment to show up.

"What's this big happiness?" He asked casually.

"We're going out!" Blaise informed Draco gladly.

"That's great."

Blaise pulled you into a sweet, soft kiss. It was great but you haven't felt the same sensation like when Olliver kissed you. You knew what this meant: you weren't in love.

You were secretly watching Draco's reactions from the corner of your eyes, hoping you would see something in his behaviour that would suggest he didn't like the idea of you two going out. You found none.

He stayed cool as always, lazily opening the fridge and getting out some milk.

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As it was the last day of the summer you all wanted to enjoy it as much as you could. The weather was fantastic, much better than anyone could have hoped for. It was warm with the sun shining brightly.

The only bad thing was that Flint came back to spend this last day with the gang. Still, you decided not to pay attention to him and was sure Blaise would not let anything to happen to you.

There was a big lake not far from the manor and you decided to go there.

As you were all underage (except Flint) you couldn't apparate yet. (Flint, although being of age, couldn't pass the Apparation Exam - what a surprise:)

So you decided to use broomsticks. Malfoy brought out 5 extra new ones to the garden.

"But Draco, there are 8 people here." Blaise stated.

"I know. I'm not that stupid. One broomstick for each boy. The girls have to choose which of us they want to go with."

"Drakie! I choose you!"

"Sorry Parkinson, but he is mine." Jemma pushed Pansy away.

A self-satisfied smirk showed up on Draco's face. He put an arm around Jemma's waist and waited for the others to decide.

Of course you went with Blaise and Pansy got Flint again.

Everyone mounted the brooms and set off. You sat behind Blaise hugging him from behind.

The boys decided to have a race: who gets to the lake faster wins. You flew neck and neck for a long time with Draco, but then he suddenly accelerated and with a great dive they got there first.

You landed soon next to them. You were a bit angry you couldn't get a broom for yourself, you would have done differently than Blaise. (He was in command on the broom.)

But when you looked around all your anger faded. The lake was beautiful. The water was a clear, dark shade of blue, and was surrounded by a sea of soft grass. You quickly pulled off your shoes to enjoy the touch of it. The perfect place for a last day relaxation.

After settling down a little, you all undressed so everyone was in their bikinis or swimming trunks.

The boys were drooling over Jemma and you, but you couldn't help not to take a look at Draco's and Blaise's muscular bodies either.

You went in the water and had a big splashing fight. Draco and Blaise also threw the girls in a few times. Overall, you enjoyed yourself a lot.

Some time later, you started to feel cold so you came out and lay down on the grass. Blaise soon joined and snuggled up to you.

"Jeez, Blaise you're so cold!"

"Am I?" He hugged you tightly.

"No, I find you quite hot, if I think about it again." You laughed at him.

You two just lay there in each others arms, looking at the blue sky and sunbathing, barely listening to the others. Soon you warmed up and before you could realize you drifted into a calm sleep.

You woke up for someone picking you up.

"What are you doing, Blaise?" You asked sleepily without even opening your eyes. It haven't occurred to you that it could be anyone else.

"I'm not Blaise." A too familiar voice said. You shot your eyes open just to see a wildly grinning Draco. Before you could respond he dropped you and you landed in the cold water.

"*scream* I'll kill you, Malfoy!" Everybody was laughing their heads off.

"Come on, Lil. It was just a joke."

"But, Blaise, this was a really cruel thing to do!"

"Come, I'll warm you up." He wrapped you in his arms as you got out of the lake.

"That jerk! I hate his stupid pranks! If we get to Hogwarts and I can finally use my wand I'll hex him until he moves."

"Now, Lil, calm down. You take it too seriously. Don't bother with him at all. You know what he is like."

"I know. Sorry for being hysterical."

"Apology accepted." He kissed you lightly on your lips.

You walked up to the others hand in hand. They had already started the picnic. You had to hurry if you didn't want Crabbe and Goyle finish every bit.

After eating everything the others headed back. However, you and Blaise stayed there and just enjoyed each other's company.

Finally, you set off too, as you wanted to get back before it turned really dark.

At the manor Blaise walked you to your room. You gave him a goodnight kiss before the door and went in.

Finally, as you were on your own, you let your thoughts flood your mind.

What were you thinking? Why would Malfoy like you? He's just as he's always. Getting every girl in his bed. Shagging your own sister as well. Malfoy would just cause you pain. He doesn't deserve even a second thought.

Still it was hard to clear your head of him, finally managing by forcing yourself to think about Blaise and tomorrow.

You've made the best possible decision. You felt safe and were happy with Blaise. He was sweet, loving and caring. The exact opposite of Draco.

Having had enough of these dilemmas, you started to pack your things for school and began to clean Stubby's cage.

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Maybe this part was a bit cheesy but bear with me plz. :)