The Calm Before the Storm

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Draco's POV

I was awoken around 4 am by the familiar sound of Heathers screams.

I sat up and grabbed her.

She was screaming something.

"DON'T TOUCH HIM-STOP IT!" she shrieked.

"Heather! Heather!" I screamed trying to wake her up. I shook her and shook her until her eyes popped open.

She launched into my arms and gripped my shirt like I was going to die.

"Shhhh you're okay" I said holding her tightly.

She was shaking from pure terror in my arms. I could feel her chest rising and falling as she struggled to breath.

I rocked her slowly in my arms until she calmed down.

"It-it was just a nightmare-" her shaky voice said.

"It's okay.. I get them too" I said trying to reassure her.

"I'm s-s-sorry for waking you" her voice cracked.

"Don't apologize. It's okay. You're okay" I responded.

She rolled over into her side and I followed. I spooned her and rested my chin on her head. 

"The letter was V" she said softly. 

And before I could respond she was fast asleep.

I stayed awake the rest of the night. If she had another nightmare I wanted to wake her up quicker. She doesn't deserve them.

I'd never seen her that terrified. She had been in multiple situations that were terrifying, like what happened to her the night of the party and the days following it. And yet that's the most vulnerable ive ever seen her.

I held her tightly in my arms.

The party was today.

She was going to need me more then ever. She is a strong girl I know that and I don't doubt her for a second but just because someone seems strong on the outside doesn't mean they don't need help fighting their battles.

From the scars i've seen all over her body I know what her father will do to her if he finds her here.

What did she mean the letter was V?

There is something she isn't telling me. 

Whether it's why she left or something deeper.. there is something more. 

I don't understand why she hasn't told me but i'm hoping whatever it is isn't too serious. 

I love her.

And if she is fighting something I want to help fight it with her.

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Heather's POV

My eyes fluttered open.

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