The whispering quill | F. W.

9.

During the weekend, Aria was locked in her room, feeling sad and unmotivated. She was thinking about Fred and how he was probably having fun with George and his friends.
"Honey, you look terrible. Go for a walk" Said Pansy choosing a lingerie from her drawer.
"I don't want to"
Pansy rolled her eyes.
"Okay, listen, Blake is coming for me, leave the room" Said pushing Aria out of her bed.
"Ugh okay, okay, I'm leaving"

As Aria was walking through the corridors of the old castle, Draco suddenly approached her.
They haven't spoken or interacted with each other since she left his room, running away, almost naked. It was awkward.
But he recently saw Aria disappear for hours during the day and was curious to know what was hiding.

"So, Aria, what have you been up to lately? I've noticed you've been disappearing a lot"
"What are you talking about, Draco? You know I have private classes with our teachers" Said Aria nonchalantly.
"I don't believe you, Aria. I know you too well. Who are you sneaking around with? Is it that Weasley you shared glances with lately?"
She rolled her eyes.
"No, can you please stop? I'm not doing anything, just studying. You know that Umbridge limited half of the classes here at school because to her were useless, I'm studying by myself then"
"You always were ambitious, but you should follow Umbridge rules. She has a sweet spot for us Slytherin and you don't bite the hand that feeds you"
Aria rolled her eyes.
"Umbridge is not doing anything right, she terrorize people"
"You should be careful. I'm part of the inquisitorial squad, and If you sneak around to do whatever the other students are doing, I'll make sure to tell her all about it. Especially if I find out about you and that Weasley"
Aria was worried. She took his wrist and Draco looked into her deep blue eyes.
"Draco, if you really care about me, don't stand by Umbridge side...."
She looked at him with her soft eyes and Draco's heart lost a beat. He still loved her and wanted Aria all for himself.
"You know I can't go against my principles, Aria. But... Just know that Umbridge suspects about the other students meeting and learning spells in secret, and if you are joining the group you should stop right now. I won't tell you twice" Said firmly.

She stepped back as Draco's hand reached her cheek and caressed it. His closeness made Aria's heart race.
"I will do everything in my power to keep you safe"
Draco leaned closer, almost kissing her.
"But I can't promise what might happen if we're together... Alone"
They were close, their breaths mingling. His heart raced as he leaned in, wanting to taste her lips once again.
Draco slowly cupped her cheek and placed small bites on her neck, leaving red marks.
Her thoughts were in a frenzy as Draco's hands and lips left fiery marks on her skin.
Aria tried to pull him away but his grip was too hard on her.
Luckily the sound of footsteps approaching startled them apart and he quickly moved away from Aria with a satisfied smirk.
Aria's cheeks flushed with a mixture of panic and confusion as Draco's hand lingered on her cheek.
"Now people will think twice before looking at you" Said proudly looking at the deep red marks he left and taking the flowers from her hair, before throwing it away and stepping on it.

Draco was at the quidditch pitch for some training with his team.
The Gryffindors were going back to their lockers room after the training, when Draco smirked and approached Fred, ready to provoke him.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't little Fred Weasley. Heard you went to Hogsmeade without Aria. Shame she couldn't join you. But don't worry, I heard she had a great time with me instead" Said smirking maliciously.
Fred rolled his eyes.
"I doubt that, Malfoy. Aria would never fall for you. You're nothing but a snake"
"Oh really? You are just jealous because you have no chance. She was so perfect with her body on top of mine, riding all night long" Said with a smirk as Fred was clenching his fists in irritation.
"You are disgusting. I doubt Aria would ever be desperate enough to sleep with you. I know her better than that. So keep your lies to yourself"
"Lies? You are just envy"
Fred was about to lose control.