The whispering quill | F. W.

7.

Dear readers,

have you ever wondered about life and how things happen? Sometimes we think we can force things up, but in reality everything will work out the way it's supposed to. We have no control or no real way of knowing whether events that happen to us are "good" or "bad", and we don't know how something will go on, we just need to wait and see.

The Whispering Quill, L.V.

Aria woke up after midday in her bedroom after her night shift at the infirmary. It was sunday, so all the students were walking around hogsmeade to enjoy some time without boring lessons before going back to class the day after, or were simply doing their homework and studying hard.

Aria got dressed and took her books, it was almost four pm and she didn't want to waste any more time, she had to study hard to improve herself in the academic and personal fields. She grabbed some pastries and headed to the library to get some homework done until late night.

It was after ten pm when she was alone in the library to finish studying, it was curfew and she didn't look at the time.
Then Draco entered the library, knowing he would found her there. Draco, after two years of relationship, knew about Aria's habits and was sure to found her there, so he walked to her to take her back to their dorm.

"Aria, it's late and we both know you have a tendency to overwork yourself. Come on, let's go back to the dorm together" Said handing his hand out.
Aria raised her head to face him, surprised.
"Draco, what are you doing here?"
"I saw you weren't at dinner and figured you were studying. Come on, let's go before we get caught and lose house points"
She giggled, Draco always wanted to excel in everything and be a perfect student, so he wanted Slytherins to win the house cup every year.
"I actually haven't finished this essay for my potion class yet" Said knowing how Draco was good at potion, even if her topics were advanced, hoping in a help.
"Let me take a look" Said, eager to impress Aria with his potion-making skills.
"Just read it and tell me what do you think"
"Give me that, I can help you finish it quickly"
"I appreciate that" Said Aria smiling as Draco sat on the chair next to her and took the essay.
"You know, Aria, I've always admired your dedication to your studies. It's one of the things I've always loved about you"
She nodded like if what he said was obvious.
"You are not bad yourself, I've never met someone so dedicated as me as you"
"To be honest, I've always been competitive, and I've always wanted to be the best at everything. But with you, Aria, it's different. I want us to do well together"
She smiled.
"Yeah, me too"

Draco finished reading her essay and looked at her.
"The essay looks great, Aria. I'm sure you'll impress Snape with this" Said helping her to collect her books.
Aria and Draco's eyes locked as he walked closer to her. Aria stepped back and her back hit a bookshelf.
Draco leaned in, placing an arm next to her shoulder to block her.
The library was empty and it was just the two them.
Draco looked into her blue eyes and Aria didn't know what was happening, or better say that she didn't want it to happen.
Her heart raced as Draco leaned in closer, his breath tickling her neck.
"I can feel the tension between us, the unspoken desires. You still have that effect on me, Aria" He whispered, his lips dangerously close to hers.
"I can't help but want to kiss you"
Aria's heart raced, she was nervous and gulped at Draco's actions and words.
"Draco... I don't think we should..."
"Aria. I want you back. I never stopped wanting you. You were always the one who made me feel alive" Draco's hand brushed her hair and his lips touched her neck.
Aria closed her eyes, her mind was screaming to push him away but her body was frozen.
His touch sent shivers down her spine. But suddenly she thought about Fred, even if there was nothing between them.
But now that Aria was alone in the library with Draco, that moment sounded so wrong to her.
"Draco..." Moaned as he kissed her collarbone.
"You know we belong together, Aria. Don't try to deny it. Let me make you remember how good we are together"
She couldn't think straight as Draco's touch explored her body, but thoughts of Fred and their sudden interactions kept flashing in her mind, creating a turmoil of emotions within her.