The Boy I Once Loved (DM 18+)

Chapter 7 - A blossoming friendship

'Okay, class, can anyone tell me what spell is a Partnership-based charm that temporarily increases the casters' spell power?'

'Oh, um Magicus Extremos?' Bella asked.

'Correct Bella!' exclaimed the Professor. He continued on as Draco stared lovingly at Bella.

'Are you going to stop because this is just creepy.' Bella teased

Draco smirked at her and rolled his eyes. 'You know how smart you are. Smarter than that bastard, Granger.'

'Stop it, you're making me blush' she flirted, 'and besides, Hermione is one of the nicest people I know. You should try to be nice to her.'

Draco shook his head. 'Never, nup, no.'

'You are so stubborn Draco Malfoy,' she teased.

After class ended everyone left but Professor Flitwick asked the pair to stay back.

'Mr Malfoy, unfortunately your grades in my class aren't the best. In fact, you are failing this class, horribly.'

'Excuse me, professor, what do i have to do with this?' Bella asked.

'Well, Miss Whisps, since you are the best student in our class for Charms. I think you would be an excellent tutor to Mr Malfoy, to get his grades up a bit higher.'

They both looked at each other, clearly very happy.

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Draco entered the Room of Requirement that afternoon, where they would meet twice a week. Bell was already here, with a stack of books on the table while she was going through some notes. She had her hair up in a messy bun and she has the cutest reading classes.

She is adorable, Draco thought, placing his hand on his neck nervously.

'Are you taking a seat or not?' Bella laughed. She was in her sweats as school finished an hour ago.

Draco rolled his eyes, trying to hide his smile as he sat down next to her. Their legs accidently touched and they both blushed.

'So, um lets start off with spells you aren't familiar with,' she said, trying her best not to sound awkward.

'I made flashcards for you to remember the spells and then once you are familiar with all of the spells we can practice and duel in later lessons.' she said, pulling them out of her bag.

'You did this for me?' Draco asked, in shock. This gesture only made him like her more.

'Yeah, i did, in fact,' Bella said, regaining some of her confidence, 'Come on, we have to start, your grades aren't going to get better by you doing nothing!'

They both laughed.

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The pair have had a few more lessons and Draco has improved a lot with the guidance of Bella.

'Okay..' she muttered, flipping through the cards, 'what charm is a Partnership-based charm that temporarily increases the casters' spell power.'

Draco sighed blowing his hair out of his face in annoyance. 'Umm..'

'Come on you got this Mr Malfoy.' she laughed.

He thought hard,but couldn;t get it. His hands went over his face in embarassment.

'Don't give up Draco... I believe in you. I always will.'

Draco smiled warmly. Then he suddenly gasped. 'Magicus Extremos?'

'Yes!' she exclaimed excitedly, hugging him for the first time,

'You got it Draco,' she whispered, 'That was the hardest one and you did it.'

Bella's head was rested against Draco's chest while her arms were wrapped around his neck. She closed her eyes, realising this was the happiest she's ever been. She closed her eyes as Draco wrapped his arms around her slim waist, his head on her shoulder.

'Bella, thank you,' Draco said quietly, clearly enjoyed the hug as well.

'Draco, I...,' she suddenly remembered something and glanced at her watch, 'Oh shit, i had my date with Blaise and it started 10 minutes ago. I'm sorry I really have to go,'

She pulled away and grabbed her bag and began to run out of the room, but then she stopped and turned around, 'I'll see you tomorrow?'

'Of course,' Draco said with a grin.

She smiled back and then continued running.

After Bella left Draco's smile left his face as he kicked the ground in frustration. I like Bella, a lot. Not like someone as sweet and beautiful as her would love someone like me. She probably only comes and tutors me because Professor Flitwick told her to do it. Ugh, I should have should her how I feel, but then she ran off with Zabini. They are probably making out right now, he thought as he grumbled miserably.

They are probably so happy together, I mean why would anyone choose a Malfoy with disgusting platinum blonde hair, dull grey eyes and and pale skin. And most of all , why would anyone date a bully. I was such an idiot in my younger years, Draco thought.

He sat down in the middle of the Room of Requirement and sobbed. He might lose the only person who makes him happy, if he doesn't have the gut to tell her how he feels soon.