Dron, Our Story

The River

Rons POV

The next day. Its 4 pm and Fred and George want to go swimming. We do this every summer, and always have lots of fun, but im concerned if Draco can, he still has the cuts after all.

Dracos POV

I stand while Molly unrwaps the bandaids off my stomach. Ron is leaning on the wall, watching. Potter is also by him, making me slightly uncomfy. I realise the cuts are way better now, you can barely see the ones on my arms and face, although the big one on my stomach is still visible. Ron told me about some river by their house, he really wants me to go with them. He insisted we go to Molly and make her check my cuts before going swimming though, so thats what we are doing. Molly looks at the cuts closley. "So, what do you think mum? Can he go swimming?" Ron asks and walks up to us. "Hmm, well the cuts do seem better, I think I should put some of my after cut acid on them and then you all can go" She says and I nod, Ron smiles. She takes the acid and a small napkin. "This will probably burn, but dont worry, it means its working" She says and I gulp. She puts some on one of my cuts on my arms, It burns badly but I hold it in, clenching my jaw. She rubs it in and I close my eyes, shit that hurts. She puts some on my other arm, thankfully theres only one cut here. "Now your face" She says and I slightly kneel down, as she is shorter than me. She pours some more on her napkin and rubs it on my face. I slightly wince "Sorry Draco, but it will help you!" She says, noticing my pain. "Now on you're stomach" She says and I lift my shirt. This ones gonna hurt as hell. She rubs it in and I clench my whole body and scrunch my nose from the pain. "Okay, I think you can go now" Molly says and closes the acid. "Thank you" I say and pull my shirt down. I look at Ron and Potter. "Lets go take our stuff then" Ron says and smiles. "You tell Ginny and the twins, we'll wait outside" He says to Potter, who nods. Me and Ron go to his room and we change into our swim trunks. I look in the mirror and see my body, only wearing the trunks. The cuts are all around my upper body, I sigh looking at them. I suddenly feel a pair of hands slide on my waist and I see Ron stand behind me. "You okay?" He asks, eyeing me. "Yeah, im fine. Im just looking at my cuts" I say and look at them again. "Do you think they'll stay forever?" I ask. "I dont know, Draco. But even if they do, you'll still look beautiful, I promise" He says and leans in, kissing my cheek. I smile and he leans away "Thank you Ron". I put a simple white tshirt on and am ready. We head outside, Rons carrying a small bag with a blanket. The sun shines brightly, making us squint. We wait a few minutes, until the others head outside. George is holding a red ball, which he is tossing around from one hand to the other. We walk behind their house and walk onto a nice green field and a big river by it. Its really nice here, I've never been swimming like this. We have a pool at the Manor but Father never allowed me to swim there, I only did when he wasnt home. Ron places the quite big blanket on the grass. Everyone takes off their tshirts and is in their swimsuits. I take my one off and thankfully dont get stared at, im happy that they arent judgemental. I actually feel very calm and happy with the other Weasleys, not only with Ron. Fred and George are funny and Ginny is quite nice, espesially now that Potter is here. Speaking of which, Im not sure how Potter reacted to me and Ron. Ron only said that he supports us. That doesnt mean he likes me. I place my tshirt on the blanket, like everyone else. "Lets go" Fred says and walks up to the water. George and Ginny follow him. "Is it cold?" She asks and puts her foot in, when suddenly "You'll have to tell us" George says and pushes her in the water. She swims out and shouts "George! Im going to kill you!" She shouts and everyone laughs. "So, is it cold?" Fred asks and she glares at him, playfully. "Duh!" Fred jumps in and so does Geroge. They swim out and laugh. The three continue bickering "So, you coming?" Ron asks and looks at both me and Potter. "Yeah, i'll come in a few minutes" I say. Potter nods and the two run into the water. They jump into it and create a huge splash. They all laugh and I try not to smile. How did I end up here? A month ago, I was locked up in the Manor. I stayed in my room all day, reading books, sending letters and sometimes studying. Now im at the Weasleys house with Ron Weasley and Harry Potter. Hanging out and having fun. Im really grateful for them, without the Weasleys where would I be right now? Im most thankful to Ron, he really helped me. I smile at the thought. I sit down and watch as the five of them chat and splash eachother. Ginny gets on Potters shoulders and shouts "Wooo!" before getting pulled into the water by him. 5 minutes later, Potter gets out of the water and shakes his body, getting the water off. He walks up to the blanket and sits down by me. I feel awkward by him, hes been my enemy since forever. The four siblings laugh and continue pulling eachother in the water like kids, while we just watch them. "Isnt it weird?" Potter says suddenly and I turn my head, looking at him. "What?" I ask and he looks at me. "That you're here with us" He replies. "Yeah, it is weird. Really weird actually. I dont think a Malfoy has ever stayed with the Weasleys before" I say. "You dont regret it?" He asks and I shake my head "Of course I dont, Im very grateful for Ron and his family for letting me stay" I say. "And you're serious about the whole relationship with him?" He asks. "Yes, Potter. I am, I know its sudden but I love him and even though I know I treated you all horribly, I couldnt do that to someone" I say and he smiles "So you have changed huh" He says and I shrug. "I dont think i've changed, ive just been myself. Ive always been told how to act, but this week, ive been myself without someone telling me how to be" I explain "I dont know why I am telling you this Potter. I guess.." I sigh "I feel bad about how I was, so im sorry" I say and he looks at me with widened eyes. "Seriously?" He asks and I furrow my eyebrows "Yes, I am. Dont make me repeat it" He grins. "Oi! Why are you two sitting? Come here" Ron shouts and we look at him. Potter stands up and so do I, I guess I can take a swim. "We walk up to the water and Potter jumps in quickly. He swims out. Ron looks at me, waiting me to jump in. "Come on, Draco, Its not that cold, you just have to get used to it." I nod and am about to jump in when "Oh, wait. Malfoy, can you get the ball?" Ginny asks. "No, I'll get it" Ron says and gets out of the water, I turn around and watch him get the ball from the blanket. Why did he refuse me getting it? He slightly smirks and throws it to the others, Fred catching it. "Thanks!" He walks up to me and my eyes widen "Ron- Do not-!" Suddenly he puts his arm around my waist and we both jump in the water. I feel the cold breeze and swim out. "Ron!" I say and take my hair out off my face. The others laugh "Sorry" He says in between laughs. "Lets play some ball" Fred offers and they agree. We swim in a circle and toss the ball around, laughing and playing. I havent had this much fun for a long time. I can finally be myself with people who I feel comfortable with, except Pansy of course. I wonder how shes doing. Time skip. Its been about an hour and a half. The sun is starting to set. We all sit on the blanket, I sit by Ron and Ginny. The others are talking about some quidditch games coming up. I suddenly feel Ron put his head on my shoulder, I look at him. Hes sleeping. I smirk, he must be tired, he was the most active out of everyone. "Oi, Rons asleep!" George says and everyone looks at him. Fred and George exchange evil glances. They kneel in front of us and George takes Ron by the shoulders, while Fred takes him by the legs. "What are you doing?" I ask as they pick him up. "A little prank" Fred replies and hold him, I look at Ginny and Potter in confusion. Potter notices and I give him a 'What are they going to do?' look. He grins and shrugs it off "Dont worry". They walk up with him to the water and I realise "RON WAKE UP!" They both shout and shake him. He opens his eyes and looks at them in surprise "What are you two-" Suddenly they swing and throw him into the water. A loud splash is heard and I sit up, oh shit. He swims out and gasps for air. "What the fuck, George and Fred!" He shouts and glares at his older brothers. They laugh and I hear giggles by me. Instead of laughter, I feel slightly uneasy. I'd hex if someone did that to me. Maybe Im overeacting. Ron gets out of the water and the twins take a few steps backwards. "Oi it was a joke" George says while Ron rushes to them. He glances at who im assuming, Potter. Potter gets up quickly and they both grab the twins, pulling them into the water. "Ahh! Stop" They shout and plead. Instead of the twins falling in, all four of them do. Me and Ginny laugh hysterically. "You idiots!" She shouts in between laughs. They swim out with unpleasant faces but soon start laughing.