Hush Little Baby

Chapter 12.

~A few weeks later~

Me and Draco were still keeping a low profile.

The Astronomy Tower became a spot we would visit every 2-3 nights.

Although I didn't like being kept a secret, I understood why it had to happen. I couldn't let his Father come between us, I couldn't let his Father figure out who I really am, I didn't want him hurting Draco anymore than what he does already.
I want Draco so badly and if this is the only way I can have him then, it's just the way it is. For now. I hope.

Blaise still hasn't told Raelyn how he feels, I'm not sure what moment he's waiting for, exactly.
I do notice them flirting here and there, some comments being made towards eachother, it made me happy he was finally giving her attention. I just wish he told her, sooner rather than later.

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"Happy Birthday Layla!" Blaise cheered as he stood up from his seat.
"Shut the fuck up!" I whisper shouted to him, thumping his arm.

I sat beside him, waiting for food to appear on the table. We sat in the Great Hall after classes on a Friday evening.

"It's your birthday?" Draco shot me a look sitting across from Blaise. "Yeah", I shyly looked at him, biting my lip.
"Why didn't you tell me?!", his hands in the air.

"Why do you care?" Blaise asked him.
I rolled my eyes, "I didn't want to make a big deal, it's just a birthday", I shrugged.

"I tried explaining this to her already guys, she won't listen, it's not everyday you turn 18!" Rae butted in from beside me, nudging my shoulder.

Food started appearing right before our eyes, the table soon flooded with different food.

"We really should celebrate Rae!" Blaise started plating up his food, taking a bit too much mashed potatoe.
"We could go back to mine, tonight?" He suggested.
"Tonight?" Draco shot him a look, stopping mid chewing.
"Yeah, is that okay?" Blaise gave him a confused look.
"Uhhh yeah..", he began eating.

"Have you plans Draco?" Rae asked.
"Something like that", he didn't look at her, he just kept looking at his food.

I couldn't help but get a sick feeling in my stomach. What was he up to?

"Anyways, now that it's November, we need to start planning for the annual Christmas party!" Rae squealed.
"Christmas party?" I asked.
"Yeah, every year 5th to 7th years do a big Christmas party before break"
"Oh, sounds fun", I popped some chips into my mouth.
"Rumour has it this years theme is Winter Wonderland" She said beside me.

"Does that mean I've to find a white suit?", Blaise groaned, "That depends if you're going to go" I laughed.
"Are you going Draco?" I spoke softly.
Blaise and Rae laughed either side of me.

"I would rather be in Gryfindorr", he scoffed.

Ouch. That's me going alone then.
I knew we couldn't have went together anyways, with him not being able to show he has feelings and that in public, but it would have been fun to see him let loose with the group. He's been really tense lately. I can tell he isn't sleeping, or eating much. I was worried for him.