From day one (slytherin boys x Y/N)

2) Hypothermic shock

It's been three weeks since that night. I stayed in my dorm for the first two weeks. Pansy has been bringing me meals. I went to my lessons for the first time about four days ago. It wasn't too bad. I saw Cormac but Astoria walked me in the opposite direction. I think they might have figured out what happened.

"How you feeling love?" Pansy says gently. Stroking the blanket to reach my leg. I look up at her. I haven't told her. I don't want to tell her.
"Mattheos here. He wants to check up on you" she says, standing up to open the door. I smile when she says his name, all the boys have been coming in and doing little things to cheer me up. Yesterday Theo tried to do a muggle magic trick with cards. He ended up burning them in the fireplace. Enzo was tap dancing., that was.. interesting. I think that bruise will be there for a long time. I look over when I hear Mattheos shoes hitting the floor. He smiles at me.
"Hey pumpkin. You feeling better?" He asks.
"Better than before." I smile.
"That's good to hear. I bought you something. I found it in the common room yesterday. I think I saw you looking at it a while ago." He pulls out the book I had picked out three weeks ago. I thank him and put it on my night stand. I sit up straight and hug him, as tight as possible. The first hug I've given since.. well, do I have to say? I feel his arms go out in surprise until he throws them around me and holds me. He stands up and sits on the bed to get a better angle. We stay like that for a while. I genuinely feel safe in his arms. He lets go.
"I'll be back in a second" I nod and he stands. Pansy smiles widely at me, like she's proud. After a minute or two Mattheo comes back with all the boys. They have massive grins in their faces. I stand up, stumbling slightly, pansy grabs my arm to steady me. I walk over to them. I know exactly what they want, what they need. I hold my arms out and they all collectively grab hold of me and squeeze me. I feel the air being pushed out of me.
"We have someone here.. he wanted to check in." Regulus says.
My smile drops.. what if it's Cormac. What if they actually haven't pieced it together. I look towards the door in fear.
When I see who it is, my heart skips a beat. I run and jump into his arms. He grapples onto me, laughing.
"I've missed you gummy bear." My heart melts hearing that nick name again. He puts me down.
"Zach. I don't know.. what? Why are you here?" I say with a cheesy grin.
"Wanted to check in with my favourite little sister." He smiles.
"You really came back?" I question.
"of course I came back for you. I would spend my entire life and the next looking, if it means I get to spend my last days with you." He says, holding my face before pulling me into a hug again.
"Come on. We are going out. You have been rotting in here for the past three weeks. Me and you are going to the three broomsticks for a butter beer. You have ten minutes to get ready." He states before walking out with everyone.

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I look at myself in the mirror. I have leggings and an oversized jacket on. It's Mattheos jacket. He gave it to me as a Christmas present because I kept pestering him for it. It's my favourite thing in my entire closet. I look at my stomach, my thighs. I've barely eaten. I like it. I like the way it's shaped my body. I look better. Not healthier but better. I walk out of my dorm and down to the steps to the common room. All my friends look proud of me. Mattheo laughs.
"Rare choice of jacket pumpkin" he smiles. I chuckle. I walk over to Zach and wave to everyone. Once we are out of the common room he gives me a piggyback, just like when we were kids. He walks us the entire way to hogsmeade. We talk about what we have been up to. I briefly mention Cormac but immediately drop the topic and move onto a new one. Once we reach the three broomsticks he puts me down and we walk inside, we sit down and order two butter beers.
"Let's cut the bullshit Y/N. What's wrong?" He say's firmly.
I thin my lips for a second and sigh. I can't hold it, I tell him. Everything. He hugs me and once our drinks come every single secret has been spilled. He looks at me. He just nods. He knows me too well, he can tell I don't want to continue the topic. So he moves on.
"How's dad doing?"
We talk for hours about how toxic home is. All the good memories we have together. By the time we have finished our fourth butter beer each it's around 3pm. We get up to leave when he turns to me.
"I'm glad you told me about that. You can always tell me. Anything, I'm here for you gummy bear." He kisses my forehead and wraps his arm over my shoulder. We have always been close like this. We are more like best friends than siblings.

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Back in the common room. The boys are arguing over some stupid shit as always. When me and Zach walk in they all shut up and smile. I sit down next to Mattheo and Zach sits beside me. I rest my head on Mattheos lap with my legs on Zachs. Mattheo is stroking my hair whilst talking to Barty and Evan, Zach has his hands resting on my legs whilst he catches up with Theo, Regulus and Enzo. I won't lie. I missed days like this when I was upstairs avoiding humanity. I think I forgot how respectful the boys are. Mattheo looks down at me and smiles before looking back up to Evan and continuing their conversation.
"So where is Draco?" Zach asks, confused.
I look around. I didn't even notice he wasn't here.
"I'll find him" I say, standing up and walking to the boys dorm.

I make my way up the stairs, I knock on the door. I can hear arguing. The door swings open and I see Draco, he looks a mess.
"Y/n? You're.. out of bed!" He smiles.
I smile back.
"Are you okay? I heard arguing?" I ask, concerned.
His smile falters.
"I'm fine. Don't worry. Why are you here?" He asks.
"Could I come in for a moment?" I respond, hopefully.
He hesitates before opening the door further and walking to his closet. He pulls out a blazer to go with his black jeans and t-shirt. He has his back to me as he pulls it over his arms.
"So. What's up?" He questions, sitting on Mattheos bed, me sat opposite on his bed.
"Are you okay?" I ask, seriously.
He sighs and looks down at his hands.
"I already said. I'm fine." He smiles.
"Don't lie to me Draco."
He sighs again.
"It's my dad.." he looks down again
"He just can't stop pestering me."
I look at him, worried.
"Is it about the dark.." before I can finish my sentence he speaks up.
"Yes. About that.."
I look at him, worried again.
"What have you done.." I can feel the tears welling in my eyes. I know exactly what he has done. I don't want to believe it.
He doesn't answer. He rolls up his sleeve and shows me his wrist. I close my eyes and thin my lips. I hold his wrist.
"Draco.." I say, sympathetically.
"I know. It was this or be disowned. What should I of done." He questions.
"You should have come to us about it. I'm not going to mention it to them unless you want me to. But I'm stopping the conversation now. I want you to know that I don't care.. well, I do but I.. I just can't right now Draco. I'll speak to you about this later." I say, With a sigh.
"Y/n.." he repeats.
"Zach is here. DO NOT let him know about this!" I walk out of the room. Leaving the door open and I sit back down next to Mattheo. Draco follows shortly after.

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It's been about two days since I found out about Draco. I went to my lessons today. I went really well and it's the second challenge in about an hour. I spoke to Harry about the clue and whether he found out how to open it.
He told me it's something to do with being underwater but didn't give me much else. I asked Hermione after and she told me everything they know about it. I sit with the boys and tell them what we know. Draco is scratching at his mark. He told the boys they have all been really sweet about it but I can tell Draco doesn't want it. He's started taking his blazer off in front of us.
"I'll be back in a minute." He states, standing up and walking to his dorm.
We all nod and continue to talk about the tournament.

AN: I'm aware that Draco got the dark mark in the half-blood Prince but I wanted to get started on the story ASAP! Also, some of these point are from my personal experiences. Please understand that some people deal with situations in interesting ways. Y/Ns response to her assault was something I went through. I used my Friends and family to help me through the situation, that's how I managed to recover. Thank you for reading this far into the story. These are serious topics in some chapters and if you ever need to speak about it. I'm here to listen ❤️