Why? Draco Malfoy X Reader

Year 3: That's It.

The last couple of days has been a mess.

Draco became distant and wouldn't talk to me, only if it was school related.

Things between Harry and I have been awkward ever since the kiss happened.
The insults between the trio and I went down to a minimum.
I couldn't look neither of them in the eye whenever I passed them.

My feelings for Draco have been begging to be let out.
But I'm scared it's gonna make this situation worse.

I need to tell him, anyway.
And soon.

Potions...

I was heading to Potions class that I was already late to.

"Ms. L/N." Prof. Snape called as soon as I walked in through the door.

I stopped by the doorway and faced him.

"You're five minutes late." Prof. Snape began as he folded his arms.

"Sorry. It was an emergency." I lied.

Prof. Snape gave an almost smile and said, "There is an open seat next to Mr. Malfoy."
He gestured to Draco.

I turn to look.

I suddenly felt nervous.

At least it was at the edge, right?
Hopefully, Prof. Snape doesn't make us do partner work.

I usually sat with Daisy but Goyle had taken my spot.

"Sit so I can get started with the lesson." Prof. Snape sneered.

I do what I'm told and sit in the seat next to Draco.

Draco didn't seem to notice me as he kept his attention on his drawing.

Prof. Snape began his lesson.

Not long later...

"This project will require you to be with a partner.
To make this easy, you will team up with the person besides you." Prof. Snape instructed.

I look over to my right.
I saw Goyle and Daisy partner up.

That meant my partner was Draco.

"You may begin." Prof. Snape said as he sat at his desk.

I look over to Draco and I know he didn't want to work with me.
I honestly was lost on what to do.

"What are we doing?" I softly ask.
He didn't answer for a moment.

"Read page 79." He said without even looking at me as he read from the potion's book.
So I changed my attention on the book.

I was reading for awhile and the thoughts of Draco took over my mind.

There is so much tension between us.
I want to say something.

I felt my leg start to bounce.
I thought for a moment.

That's it.

"Draco, what is going on?!" I snapped as I stood up.
He seemed frightened at my sudden burst.

"I can't stand the tension between us. Please! Tell me what's going on?!" I continued shouting,