Dynamic Duos: We Are Young [hogwarts fanfic]

seven

// jamie
I was making my way to the Great Hall when I saw Dan and Phil flirting.

"Hey guys," I greeted.

"Jamie! Have you told her?" Dan asked Phil.

"Told me what?" I asked, confused.

"No, I haven't yet," Phil replied.

"Told me what?" I repeated, crossing my arms.

"Uh, well, you see... Draco and Elsa had a fight because Draco was upset that she was going to the Yule Ball with Harry," Dan explained, scratching the back of his neck.

"What did he do?" I narrowed my eyes.

"Shouted at her a bit," Phil mumbled, seeing my growing anger.

"Where is he?" I growled.

"He went to dinner," Dan said quickly, and pulled Phil out of the way as I stormed off.

"Jamie! Are you alright?" Neville asked as I entered the Great Hall.

"No! Where's Draco?!" I snapped.

"First, breathe in and out, calm down," Neville began. I glared at him, but it went unnoticed. "And second of all, he's at the Slytherin table."

I didn't bother doing Neville's breathing tricks, and went straight for Draco.

"DRACO LUCIUS MALFOY!" I crossed my arms. Crabbe and Goyle moved aside (they knew better than to get in my way) as Draco stood.

"What is it, Montgomery?" he asked, but his eyes looked distant.

"You know what I said about you leaving my friends alone!" I raised my fist, about to punch him.

"Jamie!" Neville appeared and pulled my fist down.

I ignored him and kept talking, "You leave Elsa alone you slimy excuse of a human. Honestly, you don't have any respect for anyone!"

I turned around, making it seem like I was walking away, which calmed Neville down a bit, but at the last second I turned around and slapped Malfoy across the face.

"That's a warning," I snarled before I went to join Dan at the other end of the table.

"I have to say, Jamie, your fighting skills are getting better." Dan smirked.

"That Malfoy, I swear," I muttered before beginning dinner. "If he'd just be himself once and a while..."

"You didn't seem to mind when Neville held your hand after he pulled down your fist," Dan smirked as he took a drink, and I almost choked.

"Wh-what?!"

When I thought back on it, I realised Neville had been holding my hand.

And I hadn't cared.

-

// elsa
The next day, I was studying in the library for the upcoming Potions test when I heard a small cough. I turned and saw Draco, and was immediately worried.

This is the end, I thought. This is how I'll go. Elsa Mitchell, killed in a library.

"Oh, uh, hello Draco," I said, hoping I didn't seem nervous.
Draco gave an awkward smile.

"I, uh, found the book I was telling you about. Y'know, with Walt Disney."

My face brightened. "Really?!"