Light in the Darkness

Chapter 73

Adelaide woke up and looked up at Draco who was still asleep. The sunlight shone across his pale skin, there was not a single imperfection. Her head was rested carefully on his chest so she could hear his heartbeat. He looked so handsome and peaceful sleeping, it felt like it should be a crime to disturb him from his slumber.

She got up quietly, pulling a blanket over him and heading over to the Vanishing Cabinet. She worked on it silently for about thirty minutes before returning to the couch and lacing her fingers through his hair.

He inhaled softly, his grey eyes fluttering open. Even his eyes were beautiful, the sunlight seemed to soak into them and bring them to life. He smiled, "Good morning." his groggy voice sending a warm wave across her body. She stroked his hair, "Good morning. I worked on the cabinet a bit, it'll need about twelve hours of rest before it can go through more spellwork."

He smiled, pulling her arm towards him. She laughed, "No, no. You don't have time for cuddling, you have class in thirty minutes and you need to eat breakfast." he groaned, rubbing his eyes and stretching gently. His arms were beautifully muscular as though they were carved from marble.

"Potions is stupid anyways we're brewing amortentia which we did in our third year." he grumbled.

Adelaide sarcastically scoffed, "Yeah, I remember."

Draco's face paled, "Oh gosh, I'm sorry Addie. I honestly forgot."

She laughed, "It's fine Draco, I'm only slightly scarred from that, but still you have to go to class. No more skipping."

He sat up, raising an eyebrow and chuckled, "You'll have to give me my shirt back."

She looked down, remembering she was wearing his shirt, "Oh, right. Sorry." she blushed, "Turn around."

He laughed, "Seriously?"

She shot him a glare and he laughed, "Fine! Fine!" before closing his eyes.

She threw on her dress, handing Draco his shirt, "Can I open my eyes now or shall I continue to avert my eyes to preserve your modesty?" he sarcastically cooed.

"Draco!" she scolded, slapping his arm lightly.

He laughed, "Sorry sorry, only joking"

He quickly got ready and threw his robe on. Before he walked out the door, Adelaide sung a quick spell that got rid of the wrinkles in his shirt. He smiled, "Thanks. Are you coming?"

Adelaide groaned, "Do I have to?"

He shot her a glare, "If I have to, you have to."

She grumbled, "I hate this." as she fell back into her Animagus, following him towards the Great Hall.

She carefully watched him, making sure he ate enough food.

Suddenly Blaise strolled in and boomed, "Where were you Draco? You didn't come back to the dorms last night."

Draco's face turned red as a few people from the Slytherin table turned their attention to Blaise. He sat down next to Draco and the most devious smirk painted across his face, "Ohh..I see."

Draco furrowed his brow, nervously glancing at Adelaide by his feet.

Blaise took a deep sniff towards Draco, causing him to nearly fall of the bench to avoid him, "Damascus Rose, lacewood, Bergamot, and violet musk. Fancy lady you're seeing there Draco, she has impeccable taste."

Draco scrunched up his face, "I don't even want to know how you can smell that, but I swear if you mention a single thing Blaise-"

Blaise smiled devilishly, "What do you mean? You don't want me to mention how" he raised his voice for everyone to hear, "You smell like you spent the night with a rich girl?"