Y/N's heart pounded with nervous anticipation as she spotted Draco sitting by the edge of the Black Lake, his gaze fixed on the rippling waters before him. It was a rare sight to see him alone, lost in thought, and she couldn't help but feel drawn to him in that moment.
Summoning all her courage, Y/N approached Draco, her footsteps echoing softly against the damp grass. With each step, her resolve grew stronger, until finally, she stood beside him, her heart pounding in her chest.
"Hi, Draco," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Draco turned to look at her, surprise flickering in his silver eyes before a small smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "Hello, Y/N," he replied, his voice warm and welcoming.
Taking a deep breath, Y/N settled down beside Draco, her pulse racing with excitement. For a moment, they sat in silence, the only sound the gentle lapping of the lake against the shore.
Lost in the quiet beauty of the moment, Y/N found herself studying Draco's profile, the way the moonlight cast shadows across his features, illuminating the lines of his face in soft silver. There was a vulnerability about him in that moment, a vulnerability that touched her heart in ways she couldn't explain.
"Are you alright?" Y/N asked, her voice soft with concern.
Draco sighed, his gaze returning to the tranquil waters of the lake. "I've just been... thinking," he admitted, his words tinged with uncertainty.
Y/N nodded understandingly, her heart going out to him in that moment. She knew all too well the weight of the thoughts that plagued him, the burden of expectations and responsibilities that he carried on his shoulders.
"I'm here if you ever need to talk," she offered, her voice filled with sincerity.
Draco turned to look at her, a flicker of gratitude in his eyes. "Thank you, Y/N," he said, his voice soft with emotion.
And as they sat together by the Black Lake, the quiet beauty of the night enveloping them in its embrace, Y/N couldn't help but feel a sense of connection to Draco, a connection that transcended the barriers of house and reputation. In that moment, she knew that no matter what trials lay ahead, they would face them together, their bond stronger than ever before.
