crave

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two weeks later and things are finally getting better. me and draco have stayed in one or the other's room every night and i would like to think we are getting back to how we were before everything happened. i hang out with cam and everyone else almost everyday. things have been great.

"no seriously, liz, you are shit in potions class" kai says and everyone laughs. i roll my eyes as i lean back against the tree, draco's hand sitting on my thigh. esmeray looks at the two of us and pretends to gag as she turns to caleb who sits beside her and smiles. cam sits beside kai and the two of them have their books out, studying.

"she's shit in every class. the only reason she has an okay grade is because i do all of it" caleb says and i sigh "i try, okay? i can't help my brain doesn't work like yours" i say and he shrugs. "it's all good, liz. gives me help studying" he says and i smile.

draco just sits, his head on my shoulder. every now and then he'll laugh at a joke but he's silent most of the time. i tell him he doesn't have to stay with me but he say's he wants to.

"elizabeth, can we leave now" draco whispers and i look at him "why? i'm having a nice time" i laugh. he looks at me and then points his head over to brandon who stands in the open corridor, looking at me. his stare sends chills down my spine.

"draco, i don't want to go over to him" i say as j grab his hand. he shakes his head "no, we can just go back to the common room" he says and i sigh. "go ahead, liz. we'll catch up with you later" esmeray smiles, obviously noticing what me and draco are talking about. i nod as i stand up.

draco grabs my hand and we start walking inside. "liz, come on. don't ignore me" brandons words echo as i hear him running to catch up with us. i hold on tighter to draco's hand and he gives mine a slight squeeze to tell me everything's fine.

"liz, i know you want me. don't fight it" he says and he's right behind us. "go away, brandon" i say and he laughs "now why would i do that? i'd be missing this view" he says and i can feel his eyes staring at my body.

i stop walking and draco looks down at me. i can't help myself. i let go of his hand and turn around, brandon's eyes now analyze the front of my body. "you look great, liz" he says and draco steps forward. "watch your mouth, brandon. you'll get yourself hurt going around trying to take what isn't yours" draco snaps and i sigh. "again? trying to claim her as your property, draco" brandon shakes his head.

"just stop, both of you. brandon, find someone else to fuck with and leave me the fuck alone" i say and brandon looks at me. "you'll be begging for me soon, liz. don't worry, i'll wait" he says before turning around.

i let out a breath as i look at draco. i grab his hand again and continue our walk to the common room.

"draco, i'm scared of him" i admit as we get to his room. i sit down on chair in his room and he sits at his desk. "you don't have to be. he won't hurt you" he assures me and i shake my head "you don't know that, draco. you can't be with me all of the time" i say and he looks at me. "well what the fuck do you want me to do" he asks and i sigh "nothing. i was just telling you" i shrug and he nods.

"why are you scared of him, elizabeth" draco asks as he looks at me. "it was so easy for him to catch me off guard last time. what's stopping him from doing it again" i say and he sighs. "you've learned now. you're more cautious" be says and i shrug "yeah, i guess" i sigh.

"i have to help my father with something tonight so you'll have to sleep in your room" draco says, i wonder what he helps his father do. he's been helping him a lot recently. he never tells me what he does or where he goes. he just says he's helping his father.

"again? you were with him last night" i say and he rolls his eyes "are you going to yell at me for helping my father" he says and i look at him. "no, draco. i just wish you would tell me what you were doing" i say and he shakes his head. "why does it matter? i told you, i'm helping my father" he says and i shrug "it's just a little suspicious is all."

he looks at me and scoffs "what? do you think i'm cheating on you. you are going to accuse me of cheating" he says and i shake my head. "that's not even what i said, calm down" i say and he rolls his eyes. "i was just saying" i shrug.

i swear, with draco it's like flipping a switch. one second he's perfect and the next, he's not.

"whatever, elizabeth. tonight, i'm going to help my father, you're sleeping in your room" he says "why can't i sleep in here" i laugh. "for fucks sake, elizabeth. can't you do what i say for once" he says and i look at him. "don't yell at me, draco" i shake my head and he rolls his eyes "yeah. i'll sleep in my room. whatever you say, boss" i say as i stand up.

"seriously, elizabeth" he groans and i scoff "don't do that, draco. you have to realize how suspicious this is. you go off and you don't tell me what you're doing. you won't let me in your room. you won't tell me where you're going. but don't worry, whatever your doing i won't be getting in your way" i say and he sighs.

"elizabeth, stop" he says and i shake my head "look at me, elizabeth" he says. i turn around and he stands up "i'm not cheating on you, so get that out of your head right now, elizabeth" he orders and i sigh. "my father's helping me get ready for the dark mark and training me for a task" he admits and i sigh.

i feel stupid for assuming things and going to walk out. to be honest, somehow, i had completely forgotten about the dark mark. my mother had always told me i would end up with one, but i'm going to try my best to avoid it.

"i didn't tell you because i know you hate these things. i didn't want to worry you with it yet. i don't even want to be doing it. trust me, i'd much rather be in the bed with you. doing everything i've ever wanted to do, with you" he says and i sigh "you have to trust me, elizabeth. i know i'm not the best person but you have to give me a chance" he laughs and i shake my head. "i know i didn't trust you when everything happened with brandon but i mean, i saw it happen. so i'm sorry that i didn't trust you then, but i do now. so you have to trust me." he says.

"i'm sorry i jumped to conclusions. be careful tonight. i'll be in my room" i say and he nods as he kisses my forehead and i walk out.