Protective [D.M]

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"I don't want to talk about it," I said right away, really not wanting to explain the whole situation to him.

"We have to talk about it." He said and sat down on the chair next to me.

"You can tell me anything Y/n," he said with a somewhat sad voice for him. The look he gave me, felt safe.

"I just. I can't take it," I broke. I had to get it out of myself, and maybe it was good that it was Snape out of everyone.

"Can't take what? Draco?" He asked leaning on in front, placing his elbows on his knees.

"No, just everything. Him too. Just I can't deal with my own life," I started tearing up.

He pulled me closer and put my head on his chest and just let me cry. "Sometimes, I think it's just not worth it," I kept crying. He put his hand on my head, and I could feel him getting sad as well.

"I'm sorry," I apologized.

"You have nothing to apologise for," he said shortly.

"What do I do? I can't take it," I sobbed. "Literally everything that could go wrong, has already gone wrong!" I covered my face with my hands.

"Y/n, I'm so sorry for making you feel like this," his voice was shaking a little. I rose my head to look at him. His eyes were watery like mine.

"It's okay," I now wanted to make him feel better.

I had never thought about how much hurt I have caused him. I was always thinking about myself, without even listening to his reasons. When he said it was better for me, I didn't want to believe him. But now I do. I believe it really could have been better for me.

Soon we were both sobbing and hugging each other. He might not have been the best dad, but he was still a dad. My dad. And I think deep inside I have already forgiven him.

"I think you should go check on Aiden in the hospital wing," he said with a shaky voice. I think he didn't want me to see him fully cry. I looked at him. "Yeah," I chuckled. He chukled too.

It felt so good to tell him everything and have him around. I had never in a million years thought that this was gonna happen but it did. And I was happy it did.

"Bye," I smiled wiping my tears. He sent me to the door and stayed in the classroom.

This time Draco was not there waiting for me as I thought he would be. Now he decides to run away?!

But I didn't let that bother me. I did as Snape told me and wanted to go see Aiden in the hospital wing. I really hoped that he was gonna be alright.

I walked to the door of the hospital wing and stopped before going in. I wonder how bad is it. What if he has to stay there for long?

I swallowed the lump in my throat and slowly opened the door and went in. My heartbeat was rising, just thinking about how badly Draco must've hurt him. He wasn't even resisting at the end.

"Are you visiting?" Madam Pomfrey asked. "Yes, Aiden Merroy,"

"Oh right this way. But he needs to rest right now," she said and led me towards the furthest bed.

But when we got closer to the bed i realised that I was not alone. Draco was standing at the end of his bed looking at him.

"Draco? What are you doing here?" I asked, getting closer. "This is not a fighting place," I said to him quietly when Pomfrey left us alone.

"I came to apologise," he said quietly, keeping his head down.

"You did?" I was surprised. Did he really feel bad for Aiden? "Good," I said and walked closer. Aiden was sleeping and I sat on the chair next to him.

I think he sensed it, because he slowly opened his swollen and bruised eyes. "Thank god you're awake," I grabbed his arm. He smiled to me.

"What are you doing here?" His eyes instantly turned to Draco, standing at the end of his bed. I looked at Draco hoping that he wouldn't stop now. "I'm sorry man. I lost control," he said quietly.

"It's alright," Aiden sighed.

"What!" I said a little loudly. I quickly covered my mouth, realizing that I was too loud. "You're gonna let him off that easy?" I was confused. I thought he would be at least a little mad.

"There is no point," he sighed again, throwing his hand into the air. Well it was his decision.

"Are you okay?" I asked turning back from Draco.

"Physically I'm bruised," he chuckled weakly. "But mentally I'm better than before," he said. I was happy to hear that.

"And I'm very sorry Y/n, I shouldn't have done that," he said taking my hand into his.

"It's alright. But I promise, I didn't say anything," I said quietly. "I'm sorry," he repeated himself.

"Say about what?" Draco looked at us both confused. Aiden right away looked at me in hopes that I wouldn't tell him.

"About Ly. Aiden really likes Ly, but he doesn't want her to know that, and he was worried that I have told her," I quickly came up with a lie. "And you can't tell her either Draco," I added.

"I won't," he shook his head, still probably confused why was this such a big deal.

Aiden looked at me gratefully and smiled. Me and Draco stayed with him for a while, until he fell asleep. Pomfrey said that we should let him rest now, so we left the hospital wing shortly after.

"I'm glad he's going to be fine," I said when we got out of the hospital.

"Me too," Draco said, still keeping his head down and eyes on the floor.

"You feel better now that you apologized?" I asked.

"I actually do. He didn't deserve it," he finally understood. "But I'm never gonna apologize to the other Merroy," he added quickly. Yeah, that would be too much to ask.

I just wanted him to apologize, since Aiden really didn't deserve it.

"I'm sorry to you too Y/n," he said quietly.

"I fogive you Draco," I looked him in the eyes.

"And, thank you for cleaning up my messes, you really don't have to do this," he said.

"I know." I smiled weakly.

I wrapped my arms strongly around him not letting him breath. He hugged me back.

He then grabbed my face with two hands, looked me in the eyes and kissed me. This was the best kiss. I felt like, now it was different. Real?

I kissed him back and ran my fingers through his blonde soft hair. "You are perfect Y/n," he said through the kiss. "I know," I chuckled.

Now I didn't care if anyone would see us. Today had been a success. I got to talk to Snape. Dad. I also made Draco apologize to someone, which I think is the greatest thing I have ever accomplished. He meant so much to me. I can't think of a life without him anymore. Holding my hand. Protecting me from the world. I really appreciated it.

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