intoxicated,

seven

"let's just let it go"

Upon my arrival to Hogwarts I had been in a very bad place. After the Christmas Ball, when I got home my Father found Alessia not home. Because, she was at the hospital. Alessia had always had breathing problems but never needed to be hospitalized before, it was a scare for all all of us. My Mother barely left her side. After my brother, Timmothy left, she has been more protective over the two of us. I barely wanted to go back to school. The only thing that seemed worth my time was being by her side. But, my parents insisted I go back to school. It would 'keep my mind off it'

If you look at the bright side, I would be able to see my friends. Instead of dwelling on something I have no control over I decided too go to school and not fall behind.

When I got to school I almost cried when Ginny hugged me.

"Aurora! How are you? How was your break?"

I opened my mouth to reply but instead all I could muster was a nod and hugged her tighter. By the look on Ginnys face I imagine she understood something I didn't want to talk about occurred. She left it alone and told me about her two weeks.

"And we met Bills girlfriend Fleur.." she trailed off.

I smiled and nodded at everything she said. She didn't complain, she could tell I was paying attention.

By the time breakfast was over I had practically drowned myself in my own thoughts.

What if something goes wrong at the hospital? What if she doesn't get better? What if she's getting worse?

The bell was my sign to snap out of it and go to class. Promising Ginny I would talk to her later, I got up and dragged myself to potions.

-

"Aurora?"

From where I stood at the door of the classroom I saw Draco standing in the classroom next to Snape's desk. After scanning the room I also discovered Snape was not here, along with the other students. "Malfoy, where is the Professor and the other students?" I asked him tiredly. A sigh escaped his lips before he commented, "It's a free period. If you had read the parchment taped to the door you would have known. I'm here to pick up the tests Snape needs to grade from before winter break."

Shit. Winter break. The party. Shit, shit, shit. I cursed myself mentally as I recalled my behavior at the Party. Oh, and lucky me, I so happen to get the pleasure of being alone in a room with him.

"About the party, I was tired and I wasn't thinking straight. The drinks didn't help either, I just hope you didn't-, I wanted to apologize." I blurted out quickly, stuttering over my words. 

I expected him to laugh or taunt me but instead he simply said,

"Okay,"

"What?"

"Drunken acts are sober thoughts."

I blinked, and repeated myself, "What?"

He sighed before walking across the classroom and closing the door. "I said, drunken acts are sober thoughts. What you did-, what happened wasn't a 'mistake' it was something you wanted too or want too do and then i influence of being intoxicated made it easier to do it." Draco refused to meet my eyes and stared at the floor, waiting for me to say something.

"Draco," I warned, "I was drunk. That's all there is too it. It won't happen again, and you know that.." I trailed off not really sure what to say.

Fumbling with my fingers and twisting my bracelet around my wrist I didn't meet his eyes. I could feel his on me.

Hearing footsteps I saw him walking closer to me, I looked up watched in horror as he pulled me down into a chair and sat next to me. My body was betraying me in every way, I could feel my cheeks flush as he touched my arm and my stomach flip when he looked at me. This is not gonna end well.

"Aurora we have been waiting our time for an awfully long time and," He stopped to take my hand in his, "I don't want us to waist any more time, I like you Rory." He looked almost cute, he looked slightly flustered and his hand was fidgeting with mine.

I wanted to push him away. I wanted to stand up and leave the room. But I couldn't. I couldn't do any of those things.

"Draco," I began. He looked up at me his eyes filled with hope, "I like you too," his eyes lit up, "But," his eyes faltered and his expression fell. "My friends, they don't, well you know. I cant lose them. And well, I think that- I think that if we were together or even seen together, I would lose them. And I can't- I cant lose them." I muttered. 

Before anything else could happen I stood up and started walking towards the door. I could feel him on my heels. Pushing the door open I stumbled out of the classroom and down the hall. Without meaning too I found myself almost running.

I knew I couldn't just start sprinting without attracting attention, so I slowed my pace and started walking slower. That was a mistake.

With his long legs it took him mere moments before he caught up with me. I sighed frustratedly before I continued my speed walk down the hall. Just a couple more halls, Aurora go.

If I had even had one more second I would have made it. That's when I heard him.

"Prince," his tone wasn't threatening. He wasn't yelling or being aggressive. It was an invitation.

Don't turn around. Do not turn around.

Then I turned around.

His arm caught mine and I spun around. I smashed my lips onto his and kissed me back passionately. He swiping open the door to an empty classroom as his fingers tangled in my long dirty blonde hair, while his other hand found his way to my waist as he pinned me into the wall. Draco's touch was like fire on my skin, it felt right. His lips were soft and he tasted like mint. I could feel his hot breath on my neck as he gasped before continuing the kiss. I closed my eyes and felt his cold rings as he cupped my cheek and pulled me closer, our bodies as close as they could be. My breath was ragged and in that moment, he might not have known but I was his. He put his hands in all the right places, his lips fit perfectly on mine. I pulled on his shirt and stood on my toes as he lent down and stroked my face.

After what felt like forever he pulled away and gently took me in his arms. While I tucked my face in the crook of his neck, I gave in and fell into his arms. He held me tightly before he spoke again,

"Rory, are we on the same page now?" As he spoke I could feel him breathing down my neck.

"Yes,"

My legs practically gave out as I clung to him. I felt safe, I felt like nothing could happen to as long as I was by his side. Draco rested his head on mine and hugged me tighter. Taking a deep breath I inhaled his cologne and closed my eyes. Right here in his arms, I was home.

We stayed like that for a few minutes before he turned so his back was to the wall and slid down it so we were sitting together. Then he spun me around and clasped his hands in front of me. I leaned back as his grip tightened and pulled me into him.

"So, how was your break, Rory?"

I looked at him for a moment deciding whether to confide in him or not, I didn't want to ruin the mood so instead I simply said "Boring. Mostly spent time with my Mum, we and did some shopping, what about you?"