The Slytherin Princess

Chapter 45

The Reasons Why

JAYNE'S POV

"I promise," he said. That's all I heard as I woke up in the hospital wing. I opened my eyes and saw Draco sitting next to me, holding my hand. His thumb rubbed the outside of my hand softly and gently. He used to do that all the time when we would hold hands. I saw Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Professor McGonagall standing around me. My heart rate sped up. "What's going on?" I asked. They all turned to face me realizing I woke up. "Thank Merlin you're ok!" Hermione gasped. "Bloody Hell Jayne, you scared us." Ron said. Harry knelt down right next to me. "Are you... ok?" he asked. I just nodded. I remembered everything that happened. I remembered sitting next to Blaise. I remember his voice, his breath on my neck, his hand on my thigh, everything. But I also remembered Draco. He was there right before I blacked out and what was he promising me? "What happened?" I asked. "Dear, you had a panic attack and blacked out but Madame Pomfrey says you are ok now." Professor McGonagall said. "Oh, ok" I said. "What happened in class?" Harry asked. "What did Blaise do to you?" Draco added. Just hearing his name still scared me. He could still get to me. I didn't want to make things worse. "Nothing, I'm fine." I lied. "Jayne, you can tell us." Harry said. "Give us a second," Draco asked, looking at Harry and he nodded. They all walked away and left Draco and I alone. Draco sat on the bed next to me. "Jayne, we both know I don't know how to talk to you about how I'm feeling or whatever." he started and I nodded. "I thought if I ended things with you, it would keep you safe. I thought us being together put a target on your back. I would have rather had you safe and hating me then have us together and you be in danger. But then this all happened and it made me realize that because of your father and your connection to Harry, you will always be in danger. At least when you are with me I can protect you. I can make sure Blaise doesn't ever touch you again, I can keep you safe from Umbridge, I can" he said but I cut him off. "Draco what are you saying?" I asked. "Jayne, I love you, I never stopped loving you. I just want you to be mine again." he said. My eyes watered and my heart raced. I just looked into his beautiful eyes, frozen in time. "Jayne, Jayne are you-" he started but I crashed my lips into his. He wrapped his arms around me and held onto him. I pulled away but held him close. "I love you too, but then again I never stopped either." I said smiling. He tucked a piece of hair behind my ear and his face went more serious. "Now can you tell me what happened with Blaise in class?" he asked. I nodded and he called everyone over. "I sat next to Blaise and he asked if I missed him. Then he put his hand on my leg and started dragging it up higher and higher. "He said he knew I wanted it, I got dizzy and then everything went dark," I said. I saw Draco clenching his fists so I took his hand and intertwined it with my own. "I'm sorry Dear. Harry also informed me that Blaise raped you and has been abusing and harassing you" Professor McGonagall asked. "Yes ma'am. But we already told Umbridge, she didn't care." I said. "Well, I will inform people higher up in the Ministry of Blaise's behavior and he will be expelled immediately" she said. "Really!" Harry exclaimed. "Finally" Draco scoffed. Madame Pomfrey came in and said I was good to go back to my dorms. I thanked Madame Pomfrey for her help and Professor McGonagall as well. "Are you ready to go?" Draco asked. I nodded and we left the hospital. We walked back to the Slytherin dorms. He walked me up to my room and when I stepped inside, I saw my bed and the flashbacks flooded my head. It was like I could feel Blaise back on top of me and I screamed for help. I felt the tears falling down down my face and him splitting me open. "Jayne, what's wrong?" Draco said. I snapped back to reality and Draco stood in front of me with his hands on my shoulders, shaking me and there were tears on my face. "I- It- It happened right there" I stammered pointing to my bed. "Oh" he said softly. "Why don't you stay in my room? If you feel comfortable with that," he said. "Yeah" I said. "You don't have to and I promise we don't have to do anything. I would never force you-" he started. "Draco," I said, cupping his face. He had a look of concern and it melted my heart. "I trust you more than anyone in the world," I said. He smiled and we packed all of my belongings. I left a note for Cami and Kenz explaining everything, I'm sure they will understand. We headed for the boys dorms. As we walked up the stairs, I felt a pit in my stomach. "Um Draco?" I said. "Yeah?" he asked. "How far away is your dorm from Blaises?" I asked nervously. We arrived at his dorm and walked inside. He shut the door and put my stuff down. He pulled me into a hug. "It doesn't matter. Because he will never hurt you again. I won't let him anywhere near you and soon he will be gone for good." he said holding me. I hugged him tighter. "Ok" I whispered. "But if it will make you feel better, I can charm the room so he can't get in." he suggested. I quickly nodded. "Ok princess" he said, pulling out his wand. I smiled at the nickname. It's been too long since I've heard him call me that. "Why are you smiling?" he asked. "You called me princess, I missed it," I said. He tried to hide his smile, but I saw it. "I'm going to go shower, make yourself comfortable," he said. I nodded and put some of my stuff away. I see the bowl of green apples he keeps on his nightstand. His bag of quidditch gear by the door. A framed family photo in a drawer. I used to wonder why he doesn't display it. I don't anymore. His books on his nightstand is Hogwarts A History I look inside and there is no corner folded. He hasn't started it yet. Not surprising. I know his favorite book. It's The Great Gatsby. In fact, most of his books are by muggle authors. He keeps them hidden in his closet. Then I see a piece of parchment on the floor by his bed. I pick it up and sit on the bed to read it. His bed smelled of his cologne. I will always recognize it as him. I looked at the parchment and immediately my heart stopped.

Reasons I love Jayne Black

Her smile

The way her eyes light up when she sees me

She fights back with me

She doesn't let people walk all over her

She doesn't worship Potter

She is a brilliant wizard

She beat Potter in a duel

She is gorgeous

She made me let her in (nobody has ever cared enough to do that)

She isn't afraid of me and my demons

She doesn't judge people on their worst mistakes

She is brave

She makes me want to do better

She was the first person to ever love me

She was the first person to ever make me feel love