Can He Save Her? (Draco Malfoy)

47.) Date: Laylas POV

"He called you that, and you forgave him?" Pansy's eyes widened.

"He tried to kiss you!?" Daphne shouted.

"Regulus gave you molly? What the fuck." Lilly pouted.

The girls bombarded me with questions after I told them what happened last night and this morning. They all thought that I shouldn't have forgiven Draco. I agree, I shouldn't have. But I did. He's... special. I mean, there's a reason I told/showed him things that only a very few people know about, right?

We were still in the ballroom at the Malfoy Manor. About half of the kids were awake, and the others were still sleeping. I decided to change since I passed out in my dress. I walked around trying to find a bathroom. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going, and I bumped into someone.

"Shit, I'm sorry. I wasn't paying attention." I look up to see who I bumped into and it was Regulus.

"Oh, hey, Lay-. Are you okay? What happened to your face?" He asked, touching the scars on my cheek and across my eye.

"They're old scars. I used a spell to remove them, but it wore off."

"Did someone cause them? Was it Draco?" He looked worried.

I shook my head. "No, it was Theo Nott."

"That bastard." He paused. "Have you talked to anyone about it?"

"Draco and I spoke about it a while ago when it happened." I said quietly.

He looked upset. "Draco?"

"Yeah... He was really kind and understanding about it."

"I see." I could see a little anger in his eyes. "He also told me something this morning... that you like me."

I felt my cheeks heat up. "Oh, wow. I didn't know he told you that."

"So, is it true?" He grinned.

"Yes... I mean, I don't know you very well yet, but I'm definitely interested in getting to know you." I said nervously.

"Well, I'd like that too. Maybe we can take a walk or something and chat more?"

I was ecstatic. "That sounds great! I'd love that."

I finally found a bathroom and I changed into my clothes. I walked back over to the girls, who were also with the 3 boys.

"So, you and Regulus, huh?" Mattheo winked, and Draco scoffed.

I glared over at Draco and furrowed my eyebrows. "Stop it."

He held his hands up in defense.

"Anyways." Blaise started. "I was thinking we could go to the Three Broomsticks for breakfast."

We all agreed, and Draco apparated us there. We walked in and had to find a bigger table sense there were 7 of us.

Daphne, Pansy, me, and Draco (in that order) sat on one side of the table, and Lilly, Blaise, and Mattheo sat across from us. Of course, Draco would sit next to me. I mean, why wouldn't he? I went back just like he said I would. I forgave him again, and he knows he can take advantage of that; and I let him. Why do I let him? I'm zoning out in my thoughts while the group is talking to each other. I start to feel my heart rate increase, and I struggle to catch my breath. My body feels tense and hot. Shivers ran down my spine once I felt a hand on my thigh.

"Are you okay? You don't look so good." Draco whispered so no one would hear.

I nodded. He squeezed my thigh, and I let out a long exhale. I could feel goosebumps all over my body and I think he noticed.

He grinned and got closer to my face. "Do I make you nervous?" He whispered into my ear.

The sound of his voice sent more shivers down my spine. His accent made it worse because it made him that much more attractive. I was raised in America, so I was only around people who spoke with an American accent. Other than my parents, of course, sense they were born and raised in London.

"Fuck off, Malfoy."

Before he could say anything, the waitress came and took our orders. Draco's hand never left my thigh, and I didn't bother to move it myself. Why didn't I move his hand? 

We ate our breakfast, and the group went their separate ways. The 3 girls and I apparated to Pansy's house. Daphne and Lilly were going to spend the next few days with Pansy and I. We would all go to the Malfoy Manor for their New Years Eve party together.

When we got to the house, we headed to Pansy's room. Everyone was still tired from the night before, so we decided to relax for the rest of the day.

The girls and I were all chatting and sitting on the bed. We heard a couple of taps on the window. All of our heads turned, and it was an owl that only Lilly recognized. Lilly walked over to the owl and opened the window. The owl dropped the envelope in Lilly's hand and flew off.

"Hm. This is for you, Layla." Lilly handed me the envelope.

I opened the envelope and read the letter to myself:

Dear Layla,

I wanted to say that I had a great time meeting you at the Christmas ball. I enjoyed our conversations and thought you looked stunning. I'd love to get to know you more and was wondering if you'd like to be my date to the New Years Eve party at the Malfoy Manor.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Regulus Black

A smile appears across my face, and I look up from the letter and notice the girls staring at me.

"Why do you guys always feel the need to stare at me?" I furrowed my eyebrows.

"You're smiling like a freak." Pansy laughed.

I handed her the letter. Lilly and Daphne were next to Pansy and all 3 girls were reading what it said. When they finished reading, Pansy handed me the letter back.

"You're going to say yes, right?" Lilly asked.

I thought for a second. "You wouldn't think it's weird if I date your cousin?"

"Of course not." Lilly smiled. "He has had terrible girlfriends. I've hated all of them. But I think you're great for him."

I looked back at the letter, deciding what to do. "Okay. I'll write him ba-." Before I could finish my sentence, Pansy got up and grabbed me a quill and parchment paper.

"I feel like you guys are more excited than I am." I chuckled.

"You deserve a nice guy." Daphne said, and I shrugged.

I began writing the letter:

Dear Regulus,

I was happy to receive your letter and I'm glad you enjoyed our conversation at the Christmas ball. I also had a great time with you. It would be lovely to be your date for the New Year's Eve party. I can't wait to see you again.

Best regards,

Layla Vitaly.

I put the letter in an envelope and sealed it. I went to the window and called over my owl. He likes to hang out on the roof of the house with Pansy's owl. He flies over, and I give him a few pets. I handed him the letter and sent him to Lilly's since that's where Regulus was staying.

"So... What did you say?" Daphne asked.

"I said that I would be his date."

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