The Boy I Once Loved (DM 18+)

Chapter 11 - Lies

Bella, this is urgent.' said a voice. Bella squinted her eyes and ruffled her honey brown hair. 'What is it Cho. I'm going back to sleep.'

'Bella Avery Whisps you get up this instant!' she yelled.

Bella sat up reluctantly, while rubbing her eyes, 'What is it.' She complained.

'Apparently Malfoy told literally everyone the truth about Blaise and you together. Everyone knows.'

Bella's eyes went wide as she looked at Cho, praying this was a joke. But the seriousness in her eyes, Bella knew. She had to face embarrassment sooner or later.

As she entered the great hall for breakfast, and uncomfortable silence hushed the whole room as all eyes were glued to Bella.

'Hey Bella!' Pansy shouted from across the room, did you lose your v-card when Blaise was playing you?'

'Fuck off Parkinson,' Peter growled as Pansy laughed hysterically.

'Got to hell,' Ben shot back at Pansy angrily.

'And Draco, I'd be careful if I were you.' Cho said angrily.

'You should be ashamed Blaise.' Harper remarked.

Words could not describe how angry and confused Bella was. One minute Draco was there for her, helping her get through everything, even sharing a kiss. Now Draco was on Umbridge's side, broke her bones and told everyone the thing she was most ashamed of.

She ran out of the Great Hall, infront of everyone crying. Bella sprinted into the girls bathroom breathing heavily while tears were pouring out of her eyes.

'Bella, please come out i need to talk to you.'

Bella knew that voice, her fists clenched up her body shaking, she was losing it. 'You have no right to speak to me anymore, you lost my trust you fucking idiot. I don't understand you, so leave alone, it's the best you can do.' she replied coldly.

'Bella, I didn't tell everyone it was Blaise. I would never do that. If you give me a chance I can explain I promise.' Draco pleaded.

Bella opened the girls bathroom door reluctantly. As soon as Draco saw the state she was in he hugged her tight, but Bella pushed him back. 'Don't touch me.' she protested.

'Bella, you have to understand that I didn't tell anyone that. I'll prove it to you.'

He reached inside his pocket and held up a flask with a green liquid inside. 'I stole this from Snape's cabinet. If I drink it I tell the truth for whatever you ask me.' He popped the lid up and drank it confidently, with no remorse. 'You have 5 minutes Bella.' He suddenly was under a trance like state, his eyes staring blankly into space.

Bella wiped her tears away, 'Did you tell everyone about Blaise and me.'

'No,' he replied calmly, 'Blaise told everyone in our year along with Pansy. I tried to stop them but they locked me up in my room while they did it.'

Bella gasped in surprise.

'Why did you hurt me and my friends and expose the DA?' she asked.

'After Blaise snitched on me for punching him in the face for you, Umbridge offered me a deal. Either i get expelled from Hogwarts, or i expose the DA. I regret it so much, but I didn't have a choice. I never wanted to hurt you.' He spoke robotically.

'One last question, that kiss 2 days ago. What did it mean to you?' Her wild blue eyes was desperate for an answer

'It meant everything to me. It was the best kiss I've ever had.'

The potion slowly wore off. 'How did I do Bella?'

'I know everything now, Draco. I'm sorry for not believing you.' she smiled, holding his hands.

He stared lovingly into her eyes. 'Bell, I won't ever hurt you again or let anyone else hurt you, I promise.'

'Draco, I'm sorry for not trusting you, and doubting you. I don't know what's wrong with me I just assumed it without giving you a chance and..'

Bella cupped both her hands around Draco's neck and kissed him passionately, stronger than she had ever before. Draco kissed her back so softly, being the most gentle he has ever been. His hand were on Bella's waist hugging her delicately.

Draco pulled back slowly, biting his lip with pleasure.

'You know, I'm going to slap Pansy and Blaise into next week.' Draco said, laughing.

'I mean, I'm not going to stop that,' joked Bella.

The two were walking into the Great Hall. Just before they went in, Draco stopped her. 'Bella would you be my girlfriend?' he asked all of a sudden.

Bella stepped back in surprise and laughed softly. 'It would be my honor,' she said, laughing.

Bella held onto Draco's hand as they walked in together everyone staring at them again.

'Holy shit,' Goyle whispered.

'See you in Charms,' Bella said, smiling.

She walked confidently to her spot at the table, sitting between Ben and Cho. 'What!!' Cho exclaimed, 'you and Malfoy? After he dissed you?'

Bella laughed and Harper, Peter and Ben all stared at her, waiting for an answer. 'I'll tell you guys later,' she said, smiling.

She couldn't wait to start her new relationship with Draco Malfoy

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