The look on Draco's face was enough to send me into giggles.
"Why would he think that?"
"long story short, when I was fifteen my dad found my boyfriend and I laying completely clothed in my bed together and he flipped his lid. Called me every possible name he could think of. Oliver jumped to the same conclusion about the two of us when he saw us on the couch together last night."
"Davies?" He questioned. I looked at him confused,
"How did you know that it was Roger?"
He turned a little red, "Umm…Not sure I should tell you that."
"Tell me, Draco. I'm an adult now. I can take whatever it is."
"Well Davies, kind of spread it around that you guys were actually having a shag when your dad walked in."
I let out a laugh, of course I knew of the rumors he spread that was why I dumped his sorry butt, "I knew the shit did that, I just didn't know that it traveled to the Slytherins. No offense." I stated with a laugh.
"Oh yeah, we heard it all."
"Great. Just so you know it was absolutely a lie. Anyways, I'm once again sorry about my brother. I'm not speaking to him at the moment but be sure that as soon as I forgive him I will make him pay. Now if you will excuse me I have work to do," With that I left his office to start my morning work, which I was behind on.
Three weeks later I was sitting with Luna. I was still not on speaking terms with my brother. I knew that I would forgive him but I have been super busy because work has been crazy and preparing for Luna's wedding has been taking up my free time. Also he has been traveling for the better part of two weeks for games so I really haven't had much time to talk to him.
"So, Marni, do you have a date for the wedding yet?" Luna asked in her airy voice that just made everything seem like no big deal at all. One of the main reasons I loved talking stuff out with her.
I shook my head no, "I didn't think it was required. I am perfectly happy going all by me self."
"Oh no no. You're the maid of honor. You must have an escort."
"Why?"
"Oh dear, did I not tell you? It's my family tradition that the maid of honor have a special dance with their escort right after the bride and groom's first dance. You must have a date." I just stared at her. Why did she not mention this six bloody months ago what she asked me to be her maid of honor!
"No! You most certainly did not tell me that! What the bloody hell am I supposed to do."
"Oh well. Surely you can find someone. Well I must be going to meet Neville. See you, Marni." And with that the blonde was leaving the restaurant leaving me in a panic. I started going over every guy I knew in my mind that I could get to come with me at this late of notice. Seamus was out he was with Lavender. Cho had her claws in Dean Thomas. Theo and Blaise are far too into themselves. All the Weasley men are spoken for, shit there is only one option. That little sneak did this to me on purpose!
Later that evening I decided to send Draco an owl to see if he could come over to talk. I got a response within ten minutes that said he would be over within the next hour.
I couldn't help but pace back and forth in front of the fireplace while I waited. All of a sudden there was a knock on the door.
There on the other side stood Draco with a large grin on his face. "Oh, hello. Why didn't you use the floo?" I asked as I stepped aside letting him into my apartment.
"I was doing some shopping when I got your owl and was not far from here so I just walked." I nodded in understanding.
We sat down on the sofa. "So, what's going on? Your letter was frantic at best."
"Um…well…you see here's the thing. I kind of need a favor." I don't know why I was being shy and embarrassed. This is not who I am at all.
"What kind of favor?"
"Um…if you have plans that's okay but I was kind of wondering if you would be my date to Luna and Neville's wedding this weekend. I had every intention of going by myself but then Luna told me today that since I am the maid of honor that I have to have an escort for some stupid dance after their first dance and I don't have anyone else I could really ask but I know that it may not be exactly proper since you're my boss and everything…I just don't" My rant was cut off when Draco placed his hands on my shoulders. I looked up,
"Marni, calm yourself." He let out a little chuckle. "I missed half of that. You want me to come with you to Neville's wedding?"
I nodded, "You see, apparently it's part of Luna's family tradition that he maid of honor and her escort share a dance. She didn't tell me this until today and the wedding is Saturday."
"Sure, I would love to be your escort."
"Really?"
"Why wouldn't I?"
I shrugged my shoulders. "I thought that maybe you had other plans with some nice pretty bird for this weekend."
"I do now." He said with a smirk before placing a kiss to my cheek and standing from the couch, "Well if that is all I really must be going. See you in the morning, Ms. Wood." With that he apparated and was gone.
I was frozen to my spot on the couch in complete confusion.
The rest of the work week was completely normal. Draco and I worked side by side the whole week, nothing was ever said about our conversation earlier in the week. Friday can and I had to ask if I could leave a little early. I knocked on his office door before opening it enough to stick my head in, "Draco, can I come in right quick?"
He looked up from his paper work and smile at me and gave me a nod. "Sure, what do you need?"
"We've kind of slowed down, and I was wondering if I may could leave about an hour early. We're having a little get together for Luna tonight and I don't want to be late. But if you need me stay then I understand." He leaned back against his chair.
"Sure, I don't see why not. Go have fun." He smiled.
"Thank you." I said and turned to walk out,
"Oh and Marni." I turned back towards him, "I'll pick you up at 4 tomorrow afternoon for the wedding."
