Blinded [Drarry]

Chapter 6 - soft, pink lips

He faceplanted on his bed and that was my cue, lights out it is then. I put my book down onto the nightstand and turned my lamp off and rolled over before closing my eyes and drifting to sleep.

There was intense shuffling coming from the other side of the room, I ignored it until I heard him saying things. Although I wasn't able to comprehend what he was saying I still arose from my very comfy spot in the bed and grabbed a washcloth and wet it.

He was thrashing around and although out of my comfort zone entirely I had to sit on top of him so I could safely put the washcloth on his forehead. When he hadn't yet awoken, I had shaken him a bit and his eyes opened immediately. I handed him his glasses which then he apologized many times but each time I shook my head. "Stop worrying about it. Tomorrow is Saturday anyways so if you dont sleep well then you have tomorrow to do so. Now if you don't mind I'm going to read some more of my book since I'm already awake." I reply getting off of him and heading over to my bed quietly.  He gets up and changes his outfit but I can already see him thanking me again when he gets back.

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I knew something wasn't going to go right. Not only did I burn myself in the shower but I woke up Malfoy with my stupid nightmares. I just knew I shouldn't have come back, I could've just pursued a career or gone off to live somewhere with less magic but no, I had to come back and embarrass myself.

I quickly change my clothes and hurry back to my bed with the washcloth in hand. I set the washcloth and my glasses down on the nightstand and even with the dim light I pass out almost immediately.

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It wasn't long before he was out but it also wasn't long before he had another nightmare. Just an hour had passed since I got up the first time and here I was again, handing him the washcloth and his glasses. "I can already see the trouble you will cause" I thought to myself. "You might as well stay awake if this is how your night is going to go."  I retort.

Okay maybe that was a little rude because he can't control it but it's also true. "I'm going back to bed now, if you need anything nows the time to say something." I begin before getting up. "I- uh..." he begins so I stop moving. I realize now we'd both been hard when realizing how we were sitting and so my face becomes crimson as I hurry to my bed quickly getting under the covers.

The embarrassment was unbelievable. I don't even like him like that so why did it even happen. I'm so confused and unsure what to do. Maybe he'll think it was a dream, oh I hope to Merlin he thinks it was a dream. That was probably the most embarrassing thing of my life I can't believe I let it happen. "Shut up Malfoy" I whisper to myself.

"Did you say something?" he asks from across the room and I ignore him. This is going to be the weirdest year ever.

"Malfoy I cant sleep." he says dragging out some of the words. "What do you want me to do about it? Brew you a potion or something?" I answer, rolling my eyes. "I was thinking something else." he replies, quieter this time. "No Potter, I'm not sleeping with you." I reply and he sighs.

He gets out if his bed and makes his way to mine, sliding under the covers. "What do you think you're doing?" I ask getting annoyed. "I'm sleeping with you, obviously."

This better be a dream. I don't have the time to argue. I don't have time to catch feelings for someone who's hurt my heart immensely. Merlin, what would mum think about this?

I sigh giving up, "Fine but keep to that side of the bed or I'm kicking you out. And if you speak a word of this to anyone I will hex you, don't think I won't."

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His smell was so soothing, minty yet citrusy from his shower hours prior. Bad dreams definitely didn't follow and as long as this arrangement happens, they won't. Assuming Malfoy will allow this for months to follow.

When I had woken up Malfoy was gone, I almost freaked out when he wasn't there next to me. Does he hate me that much? No he was just changing in the bathroom. That's a relief. I should probably get up and change myself. Holy crap it's cold, how can people sleep down here and not freeze to death??

I checked Malfoy's outfit and it didn't look too bad, seems like he likes Muggle clothing more. Speaking of which, my wardrobe could totally use a makeover. I'd gotten some things over the years but usually they were Dudley's oversized clothes.

I get up from the warmth of the bed and head over to my dresser pulling out some sweats and a jumper before heading to get dressed. By the time I was dressed everyone, including Malfoy, was in the common room. There was some kind of gathering going on, one that had Pansy centered in the middle.

"So as I was saying, who's up for a party tonight?" I heard as I continued down the stairs. "Tonight we are partying and all of you are coming!" She said happily, "Don't worry guys, I've got everything covered and it will be be best party to start this year!"

Everyone disassembled and headed out to the Great Hall except for Hermione and Ron of course. We were on our way, a little behind everyone else but it didn't matter. We sat down at the table and the food had appeared and everyone started piling things onto their plates.

Many of the eighth years were waiting for tonight when the party would happen, so many that they were gathering materials straight after breakfast. "What do you two think of this party?" I ask as we were on our way back to the common room. "I'm excited to see how it turns out honestly." Hermione said with a smile on her face and Ron agreed with her. "How do you guys want to kill time till then?" I asked.

"We'll be assisting Pansy in gathering what she needs and setting up the common room." Hermione replies, keeping it short and sweet. I head to my dorm and laid down. Just being in my bed reminds me of what happened last night, the way he helped me and the way it made him feel. He was so nervous and ran to his bed quickly, thinking about it makes me chuckle.

"What's so funny Potter?" he says and I sit up immediately "Nothing" I blurt out, turning pink at the cheeks. I didn't even know he walked in here, maybe he thought I was sleeping and was nice about closing the door softly. "Whatever you say." He says and sits down on his bed.

"Are you coming to the party tonight?" I ask and he laughs, "If I didn't go I'd be dragged down there anyways."

Small talk filled the air until a knock was heard on the door. "Hey boys! It's time to party!" Pansy shouts and I chuckle. "I'll be out in a minute, I'm going to change into something more comfortable." he nods and I rummage through my dresser. I had changed and soon followed everyone else downstairs.

"Make a circle, everyone" Pansy had told us as she began passing out drinks. I had taken mine and it surely wasn't pumpkin juice. Firewhiskey trickled down my throat, the intoxicating smell soon filling the air as it was passed out.

Pansy began rambling on about what we could play and soon enough I was dared to kiss someone. Not just anyone though, HIM, Malfoy. I didn't know how to react, honestly I kind of sat there for a moment.

I- I was dared to kiss him, we are both intoxicated to an extent, it won't matter. Just kiss him. "Kiss him already!" Pansy had shouted from the circle. I was already so close, inches away from his face. I inched my face slowly, halting before crashing my lips onto his.

I didn't want the circle to know I actually had feelings for him so I kept it short, hopefully short enough, to not cause any rumors. I headed back to my seat, the Slytherin trying to process what had happened.

A few more rounds passed but everyone was either passed out our drunk beyond belief. I headed to my room hearing footsteps follow behind me. I open the door and the footsteps quickened and as I went to shut the door I was flipped over, the door slammed and soft pink lips are caressing my own.