Who do you see? || Draco x o/c

24. disapproval

Arriving back at the castle was the only moment over the last two weeks where I have genuinely felt relaxed and happy. I never thought a school could become my home and I frequently found myself just spending my hours walking around exploring it. 

Even though I have been at Hogwarts for over two years now, I still had yet to explore all of it, it was seemingly never-ending and there were some parts of the castle that I was determined to find, though I didn't even know if they existed.

Luckily, everything was quite calm. There weren't many arguments happening in our group, which I think mostly was due to the fact that they knew something was up with me. 

I didn't want them to walk on eggshells around me, but I also didn't want there to be any drama, so I guess I was thankful. 

The only thing that was bugging me, was Cedric. He had been distant, which was understandable, but I didn't want him to struggle on his own, I wanted him to come to me. That's what we always did, I didn't want that to change.

I think being back at Hogwarts reminded him of Ronnie, which would explain his change in behavior. 

Since our small encounter in the train bathroom, me and Draco had been seeing much more of each other, though we were still being careful. We mostly met up on the Astronomy tower or in a back corner of the library, which was risky. 

He still had his moments, and I still got annoyed with him every now and then when he made a comment that I didn't like. 

We never really openly spoke about how we felt, we both just knew what we wanted, and we didn't care about anything else. It may be silly, and I probably will get hurt, but I can't stop myself, it was too late and I was too attached.

But it was moments like when we were in the library, just us two, that made me want to confess everything, but I wasn't brave enough. 

He didn't make it easy either with the small comments that made me blush, or the gestures that created butterflies in my stomach and reminded me how sweet he could be.

While trying to study for an upcoming potions exam in the back of the library with Draco, it was hard to concentrate. I wanted company, and I enjoyed his company, but it made it very hard to study properly.

I quickly scribbled down everything I remembered from our last class when I felt a light nudge on my elbow, forcing me to move my hand and mess up my writing.

"Draco!!" I quickly shot him a glare, rolling my eyes when I noticed the amused smirk on his face as he rested his chin on his hand, staring at me.

"I'm bored." He groaned, leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed, eyeing me while I continued the question I was on, pinching the bridge of my nose as I tried to remember the answer.

"Tough." I snapped back, holding back the small smile tugging at my lips.

Suddenly I felt two arms wrap around my waist and I let out a small yelp, dropping my quill on the table and twisting my head to see Draco behind me, resting his head on my shoulder.

"Draco." I warned, "I need to study."

He blanky stared back at me, giving a shrug, "Study then. I'm not stopping you."

The smug grin on his face told me that he knew exactly what he was doing, and even though he technically isn't stopping me, his arms around my waist and his body against mine was enough to make me flustered. 

I continued onto the next question, feeling proud when I knew the answer immediately. Draco had been working with me on Potions since he was top in the class at it, it being the only class that he was actually interested in.