Behind Books

20. Appreciation 😕

(Draco's Pov)
She started panting quite loud, and everyone started whispering again.

Fuck I couldn't take this.

Watching this was terrible, I physically couldn't look. She was finished, there was no way she could continue.

She put her cue cards on the table next to her, and hid her face behind her hands.

She gave up.

"God damnit." I whispered.

I stood up, and walked over to her. I knew the class was watching, but I didn't care.

I stood in front of her, blocking her from the class. I then pulled her hands off her face.

"Shhh." I whispered.
She looked at me, and shook her head.
"Draco I fucked up, and everyone's watching.
It's so quiet." She whispered back.

I grabbed her cards, and rubbed her shoulders.
"Just breathe, I'll do it." I said.
"Do what?" She asked.

I faced the class, and found the part she was left at.

"The first ingredient in this potion are rose petals. This will help your inner beauty shine."
I said.

I went to the next slide, and switched the cue cards.

"The next ingredient is dragon liver. Dragon liver is typically used, in a healing potion.
This will make your body immediately fight off any bruises, or scars you get."

(Lily's Pov)
I stood in the corner, and cried as Draco presented for me.

I've never felt so pathetic.

"The third ingredient is a bit tricky. You must extract the light cells in a firefly, and sprinkle them in the potion gradually. This will give you a natural glow." Said Draco.

I looked at him, and gave me a reassuring nod.

"The fourth ingredient, is boomslang skin.
This will clear your skin, from any acne, or bumps." Said Draco.

Draco continued talking, and I watched how effortlessly it came to him. He was confident, engaging, and had a good speaking voice.

Slughorn didn't seem to mind either.

I sat on the table by the board, as Draco finished my whole presentation for me.

I kept my head down, and didn't dare make eye contact with anyone.

"And that's it." Said Draco.
Everyone clapped, and he tapped my shoulder.
"It's done." He said.

I walked back to our table, and immediately put my head down. I was so ashamed.

I can't ever live this down.

I was shocked when Draco came up in front of everyone. But I guess he felt bad. I remember that time I presented in DADA, and he embarrassed me.

Maybe this was him making up for it.

I lifted my head, and he looked at me.
"Can we go hang out in your dorm after? I don't wanna go to the rest of my classes." I said.

"Sure." Said Draco.

I really didn't wanna go to classes, but I also didn't wanna be alone right now.

Potions ended, and Draco and I walked to his dorm in silence.

We walked in, and I sat on his bed.
He put down his bag, and sat in front of me.

"Do you need anything?" He asked.
I shook my head, and lied back.