Fake

FIVE

That Evening

After what felt like an hour, you heard the door open and close.

"Y/n?" came a soft voice.

"Here," you said, voice rough. You stood up, hiccuping, breath shaky. You unlocked the door, stepping to face Hermione.

Hermione came over and grabbed your shoulders, studying you. You pulled at the collar of Draco's hoodie, sweating.

"How are you holding up?" she asked awkwardly. You shrugged.

"wanna talk about it? she asked. 

"what is there left to say?" You asked. 

"You know we're right about Malfoy." 

Tears gathered in your eyes. "I know. But he's so charming and beautiful. But what if he really is just using me? What if he truly is a body user?"

"Wouldn't be surprised," she muttered. But seeing your face added, "Then that's his fault. Because he's missing out on how wonderful you really are." 

"Thanks, but what do you think?" You asked

She pursed her lips. "I think that he's using you to get at Pansy The second she enters the room, he's all over you. I saw him in Divination just now, when he pulled away from you and started talking to Pansy. And after you left. I'm pretty sure he was flirting with her." She admitted "They were just laughing," she said cautiously. You knew she was holding something back

"Hermione."

"And Pansy she, um. She kissed him." You stared at her in shock. "He pulled away after a second. He just raised an eyebrow at her, and she acted all embarrassed. He left when the bell rang."

"I swear I'm gonna kill him," you sobbed, sick to your stomach.

 "Shh, hey... breathe, breathe," she hushed. "What's going on? Are you sick?"

I swallow back my tears, "I- I dunno... I- I was crying, then I threw up before you came in"

"Oh, honey," she sighs, rubbing my back.

 The door opened and shut once more. "Oh, good. Come here and help me bring y/n to the hospital wing." Hermione turned to Ron and Harry.

"What's wrong with her?" came Ron's voice 

"And why are we helping her?" asked Harry. 

Hermione wrapped an arm around your shoulders, "She's sick, guys. Also, I told her about Malfoy and Pansy." She added that last part in an undertone. 

Ron and Harry sigh and agree.

 "The room can take us to the hospital wing since we're in the Room of Requirement," said Mione. Ron and Harry walked you to the door, your arms around their shoulders. Hermione opened the door, and beyond it was the Hospital Wing. Everyone stepped through the doorway.

"Bring her here," ordered Madam Pomfrey. They did. and sat you down on a bed.

"She threw up twice," said Hermione.

"I'll just be a minute." Madam Pomfrey bustled out. 

You stared at your hands, feeling their eyes on you. "We should probably go." said Hermione. You nodded mutely. The three left, and Madam Pamfrey returned. 

"Drink this, hon," she handed you a tonic. "I'm gonna have you sleep it off, you'll feel better after some rest. I'll be in my office if you need me." She made sure you drank the tonic before leaving.

The next day

You woke up to someone speaking softly "Y/n..y/n." You felt their hand on your face. You opened your eyes to see a familiar handsome face. You swatted Malfoy's hand and turned onto your stomach. He chuckled softly, "So not a morning person?"

You grunted in response, the memories flooding back. You sat up and swung your feet to the floor, your back to him. "Will you leave me alone?" You didn't want to fight. Not now. Besides, it was too early. Without another word, you stood up and left. You went to your dorm and changed into your uniform, minus your robes.

Hermione came in as you were brushing your teeth. "Hey, you okay?"

You spat out your toothpaste, "Brilliant"

"Are you mad at me?" she asked as you wiped your mouth with a towel.

"No," you threw the towel onto the counter" "I'm mad at my boyfriend."

Her eyebrows raised in surprise. "You're still together?" 

You laughed humorlessly, "That depends on our next conversation." You brushed past her and left. You stopped in the common room. "Harry? Can you see where Malfoy is right now?" you

asked politely

"Astronomy Tower." he scanned his map.

"Great" You muttered. "Thanks, Harry." you gave him a small smile before leaving. 

Up in the Tower, you saw him. He stood at the railing, wearing his all-black tux. "Draco." Your voice had an edge to it.

He turned, "Yn... hey."

"So, how's Pansy?" you asked coldly

His expression darkened. "Been talking with the Trio lately?"

"Answer my question, Malfoy"

 "She's fine," he said sharply

"Fine kissing and flirting with you."

 He rolled his eyes, "Jealous, l/n?"

You blushed but covered it with anger. It wasn't hard. "I thought all this was to make. her jealous!"

"It is, idiot."

You looked away, hurt by his tone, his words, and his denying that you two were real. "That's not gonna help when you're giving her the attention she's jealous of!" You argued, looking at him again. He rolled his eyes. "It's called playing with her emotions."

 "Must be easy since you have no feelings yourself" you shot.

He pinched the bridge of his nose with his fingertips. "Why do you have to be so exhausting"

"Then break up with me, Draco Malfoy! If I'm such a disgrace, then leave!" You were nearly shouting.

 He lowered his hand from his face and walked forward until his face was inches from yours. "Maybe I will!" he said

"Good, because I don't want to deal with you flirting with other girls just because you feel like it. You may be a Malfoy, pureblood, and wealthy but that means NOTHING to me."

When he spoke, his voice was barely audible "which is one of the reasons why I'm so stupidly attracted to you." He grabbed your face and kissed you deeply. There was not even a glimpse of hesitation as his lips moved against yours, or as he pulled you closer. You kissed him back, all anger gone.

You open your eyes to see him smirking. He pulled away, letting go of your tie. "The only girl  I want to flirt and kiss is you, y/n l/n."