Hiraeth // draco malfoy

THIRTY SEVEN

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The flat was still and quite when Draco walked in. It had been exactly how he had left it. Somewhat disheveled just from Dru's abduction, but otherwise, nothing was touched. He sighed, beginning to look through the place, attempting to find where the vial could possibly be. He knew it was most likely at the warehouse, but it didn't hurt to just check everything before disregarding it.

When he got to his bedroom, his bed still smelled of Dru in the best possible way. He craved her. It had only been two days, yet he needed desperately to be with her again. A part of him hated it. This desperation for a girl he hadn't been with in seven years, but the other part, felt relief. He just wanted her all over him. Even if it had seemed like the two weren't as close, they had such a deep, rich past, that he couldn't stand being apart. Now that he remembered everything, these past seven years felt even lonelier. And he felt a sense of guilt for all the women he had been with. He felt disgusted. Yes, she had been with a person as well, but that didn't benefit her, and she was harmed. He was just glad they killed Joseph.

Sitting on the bed for a good thirty minutes or so, he suddenly heard a knock on his front door. His heart stopped briefly, as he drew his wand and approached. Barely opening the door, he noticed the girl before him and hid his wand in his pocket, before she let herself in. "Have you heard from her?" She asked, desperately.

"No." He lied.

"Jesus, I'm so fucking worried. She's been gone just over four weeks and I have no idea where she is. She hasn't been to work, her apartment is untouched, and no one has any idea where she could be. And it's not like she has any family to be with, or who could even just help us find her." Calista began to weep. Draco felt somewhat bad for having to lie to someone Dru was close with, but at the same time, she needed to be safe. And the less Ziggy and Calista knew, the better. "Joseph's dead." She suddenly stated, causing Draco to straighten up uncomfortably. He saw Josephs face below his wand once again, and felt no remorse. "Fuck, right. You probably have no idea who that is." Calista grabbed at her head.

"She told me." He lied, yet again. Her eyes perked up as she looked shocked.

"Oh. Wow, she must've really trusted you." She thought for a moment. "Well, he's dead. Somebody killed him or he killed himself. Nobody really knows what happened. It's wild. But I'm worried. I mean, I watch a lot of true crime, and this just seems sketch. I'm freaking out." She paced the room. Draco desperately just wanted her to leave.

"Have you contacted police?" He asked, wanting to just leave this entire situation but not seem suspicious.

"Yeah. Ziggy and I both did. They didn't contact you? They said they would." She eyed him, suspiciously.

"No, I never got anything." He assured her.

"Weird. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if Joseph did something. I think the bastard killed her and killed himself. But I dont know." Her eyes began to water and she plopped down on the couch, in full sobs. "I just really hope thats not the case. I'm so fucking scared, Drake."

"Draco." He corrected her, sitting beside her. "I'm sure she's okay. But I'll look into it, alright? I have connections. I just assumed she didn't want anything to do with me." He lied, another time. Anything to get this girl out of here.

"What? God, no. You were all she talked about, when she opened up, that is. But a few nights before she disappeared, you were all she spoke about. God it was repulsive, but I was happy for her." She began to weep some more. "I mean, she of all people deserves happiness!" She said through her sobs. This was something he could agree with. "She's been through so much shit and she's such a kind-hearted person. I just don't know what I'm going to do without her." Draco uncomfortably placed his hand on her shoulder trying to provide a gesture of comfort, but this was awkward for him. After a few moments, she wiped her tears and stood up abruptly. "Will you just please call Ziggy or me if you hear anything?" She sniffled.