Just Friends

Chapter 8

I woke up the next morning and lay my head on Draco's chest. I suddenly felt at peace.

"Y/N?" I looked up to see him rubbing his eyes, sleepily. I chuckled at him. "Hi Draco." He began to sit up properly, and I cuddled up against him.

"Y/N.. I was wondering." He began.
"Mhm?"
"Well, I was wondering.. um.." He trailed off. He never usually quietened.
He cleared his throat.
"Would you like to be my girlfriend?"
I was taken aback.
"Really?" He rolled his eyes.
"Well if you're going to say no, then I was joking."
"Draco. I would love to be your girlfriend." He smiled and kissed me on the lips.

"Shit, what time is it?" I asked. I reached over to the bedside table and grabbed my pocket watch. "Fuck! Draco, we're late." Panicking, we pulled on our uniform and robes and rushed to Potions class.

"Ah! A couple of late students." Professor Slughorn stated. 
"Sorry Professor." We said in unison.
"And what is your excuse?" He asked.
"We um.. overslept." I said.
"Right. Take your seats."

We sat down at the same desk and I felt his hand brush against mine.
"Anyway, as I was saying, before I was so rudely interrupted." The professor shot a glance at me and Draco.
"There will be a school assembly during this class. There's a very special announcement."

The classroom buzzed with students whispering and questioning about the announcement. I turned to Draco.
"What do you think it is?" I asked.
He shrugged his shoulders. "Probably more points to Gryffindor." He said, rolling his eyes. I laughed and squeezed his hand.

We bustled into the Great Hall, which was overflowing with students. Draco held my hand and led me to the Slytherin table.
I noticed Pansy staring daggers at me.
She would definitely get me back for this. Draco noticed her glaring at me.
Suddenly, he cupped my chin, turned my head and kissed me. I knew it was to make Pansy jealous but it was bliss.

"Attention students!" Dumbledore began. "Now that everyone is seated, we would like to make an important announcement. This year in Hogwarts, the students have done excellent on their O.W.L's" He continued talking about the students, and teachers and whatnot. Then, it got to the interesting part.

"As some of you may know, the Yule Ball is coming up. Now before you all get too excited, please take this as a reminder that there will be no funny business. I will not tolerate it!" Dumbledore continued, "The Ball will be on the 25th of this month. That is two weeks from now. If you have any questions, please come to my office after breakfast, tomorrow morning."

Draco looked at me, a hint of excitement on his face.
"So, who are you planning on taking?" I teased. He laughed.
"Y/N, would you go to the Yule Ball with me?" He asked, aloud. The entirety of the Slytherin table was silent, watching and anticipating what I would say next.
"Draco.." I said, blushing. "I'd love to!"
He pulled me in and kissed me. We got a few cheers, a few 'aws' and a few mock gagging sounds. I didn't care. Finally, I was happy in this school.