You leapt to your feet, face red, and eyes wild. Draco dropped his eyes to the floor as you stormed off to the door. He heard the door open, but to his surprise, you did not advance further. Instead, the door slammed shut again and your footsteps were coming back.
Draco braced for the explosion. You stopped in the doorframe. A few tense seconds passed as you simply stood there, seething. Heat radiated from you in waves.
"What," you finally choked out through your teeth, "made you think that was a good idea?"
"Why wasn't it?" demanded Draco, standing up. The fight came back in his eyes. "Tell me why that was the wrong thing to say."
"You're engaged!" you burst, pointing a shaking finger at the ring on his hand. "You're going to get married! For heaven's sake, Draco, have you gone mad?"
"Mad with love."
You uttered a shaky laugh, halfway between elation and tears. "You're a fool."
Draco was now very close. Close enough to kiss you.
"I don't love her like I love you," he whispered, bending his forehead to yours.
Finally, you let go of all common sense, and nodded.
Then it began again.
