CHRYSALIS

Chapter 8

The rest of the afternoon seemed to drag on as Frankie eagerly awaited their meeting. During dinner, their gazes met several times, and there was a brief interaction with Draco, who had been watching everything closely.

His emerald eyes blazed with anger as he glared down at his dinner plate. Frankie's gaze met his one final time before he dramatically threw down his utensils onto the plate and theatrically exited the great hall, displaying his dramatic flair.

Frankie couldn't help but smile as she witnessed the captivating scene unfold. Although tempted to applaud his performance and request an encore, she chose to avoid causing any further dramatics.

After dinner, Frankie hurried back to her dorm to quickly brush her teeth and double-check her outfit. She made sure she was wearing her typical Ravenclaw uniform to avoid standing out if she ran into anyone on the way.

Quietly, she tapped on the potion's classroom door, feeling her heart race. Finding it locked and no sign of Snape, she headed to his slightly open office door down the corridor.

Inside, Draco occupied one side of the desk while Snape sat on the other. Frankie lightly knocked on the door and peeked in, flashing a grin at the two men. "I hope I'm not disturbing anything," she said cheerfully.

"Sit down, Frankie," Draco hissed at her. His tone read one of annoyance as she walked in, closing the door behind her. "You have no business speaking to her in that tone," Snape hissed at the younger Slytherin student.

"What's happening between you two? You need to tell me now, Frankie. I saw you exchanging glances throughout dinner. Should I notify the headmaster about a potential student-teacher crush that's been brewing right under everyone's noses?" Draco sternly questioned Frankie as she settled into the wooden chair beside him.

"There's nothing happening between us. Professor Snape has been quite worried about me ever since he discovered me unconscious in the potions closet," Frankie told Draco, who returned her gaze.

"I always remind you to be more cautious. It must have been a missed step," Draco responded before turning his attention back to Snape. The stern professor was visibly furious.

"If you don't cease your incessant harassment of Ms. Blackwood, we will have no other choice by to expel you from Hogwarts," Professor Snape said in a deadly serious tone.

"Harass her? She came to my dorm last night begging me to fuck her,. I was about to accomplish the task had you not barged in where you weren't welcome," Draco grinned at Snape.

Professor Snape's gaze shifted to Frankie. "Were you in there willingly?" he inquired flatly. "It was a moment of weakness. I promise you, it won't happen again," she responded, meeting the professor's gaze.

"Do you hear that, Mr. Malfoy? Ms. Blackwood has stated that it's the end of your relationship. The harassment, early morning door knocking, hallway whispers, and physical contact will come to an end. Do you understand me clearly?" Snape asked, his tone icy.

"You can't control what happens away from here. We will just go to the Manor on the weekends, and I'll fuck her brains out there," Draco grinned, unbothered by Snape.

Frankie nearly burst into laughter at his comment, "No way. It's done, Dray. Let's move forward. I'd love for us to remain friends, but I think that ship sailed long ago," Frankie confessed.

"I'll remember this next time you come tapping on my window in the middle of the night. It's done, Frankie," Draco hissed in her ear before storming out angrily. Frankie briefly pursed her lips before releasing a deep breath. "That was rather intense," she confessed, her gaze shifting towards Severus.