Daddy issues

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Legilimens

*Draco's POV*

I was beyond thankful that Bella liked her presents that I gave her earlier. I decided to go more personal this year.

We had arrived at my grandfather's house a few minutes ago and we conducted our greetings before sitting down in the lounge. I noticed my father muttering to my grandfather about something, quite secretively. I wondered what it was about but brushed it off as soon as Bella returned with mugs of hot chocolate for us both, plonking herself down beside me.

"Thank you, Bella" I said as I relieved her of the mug, which she seemed to be struggling to carry. She was so clumsy at times... I needed to teach her some spells to help her with that.

Merlin, she looks so beautiful today... Later on is going to be good...

I couldn't keep my hands to myself, I wanted to take her right then and there, instead I just lay a hand on her inner thigh and gave it a squeeze. I felt her shift a little closer to me, causing my hand to travel further, unintentionally of course... I gave her a wink before setting my drink down on a coffee table nearby and looping an arm over her shoulders. Gently, I took her mug from her hands and placed it on a coaster, pulling her chin to make her look at me. She ran a hand through my hair and pressed a kiss on my lips, she tasted sweet and warm. I went to deepen the kiss when my grandfather cleared his throat.

"Ahem ahem... I see you two are getting a Lon better than at Christmas?"

"Yes Abraxas..." Bella answered, slightly embarrassed.

"Oh call me Grandad, please." He chuckled, " Happy Birthday by the way... I'm sure Draco will enjoy you being sixteen now."

Bella suddenly went quite pale and I felt very uncomfortable at what he had just implied.

Merlin, why is my family like this?

"Abraxas, I don't think that is quite appropriate to talk about, darling." My grandmother chuckled, placing a hand on his back. "How are you two anyway? How is school?"

"Shit" I heard Annabella mutter under her breath, earning her a slap from my father who had also overheard. "I mean, it's going great... I like Care of Magical Creatures. That's fun... everything else is pretty boring, but I'm getting good grades." She shrugged.

"Yeah when you are actually in lesson instead of being sent out for hexing a girl because she gave you a look" I smirked and she elbowed my side, giving me a glare.

"Ah yes... I heard about your behaviour. I expect your father would be disappointed." My grandfather said with a stern look on his face. My mother placed a comforting hand on Bella's shoulder and gave her a peck of the forehead.

"She is working on it, Abraxas. Aren't you Bella?" She stated with a small smile and kind eyes.

"Yes I guess so," she sighed, "and my father wouldn't be disappointed. I get my attitude from him anyway so it's his fault... he can't complain." And there it was. The attitude. I laughed internally, squeezing her thigh a little tighter, indicating for her to quit while she was ahead.

"Very well... Now what is this calling you Bella? Your name is Annabella. Is it not?" He questioned.

God he and my father are practically the same person... Fuck! Will I turn out like that? I bloody hope not!