Say Something

Chapter 8

I awoke abruptly to the sound of someone clearing their throat. I shook Draco awake, wriggled out of his arms and we both jumped up. I slapped my hand to my face, it was daylight.

Professor McGonagall was glaring ferociously at us, I had never seen her so angry before. And she definitely had cause to be angry at my friends and me over the years. She was appalled to see Draco and me together.

"What is going on here? Have you been here all night?" She snapped.

Draco opened his mouth to speak but I touched his arm. McGonagall's eyes widened. "Yes ma'am, we are so sorry. We just lost track of time and fell asleep."

McGonagall's glare softened as she looked only at me. Her anger only stemmed from the worry she was feeling for me since I was with Draco Malfoy. I imagined this is how everyone would feel once they learned I was with Draco all night long.

"I'll spare you both of detention this time Miss Everard, but I won't be so generous if there's a next time."

Draco and I nodded and with one more worried stare McGonagall retreated down the stairs. Draco and I burst into laughter after a few moments. I couldn't believe McGonagall had caught us together. I hoped she wouldn't tell anyone what she saw, I didn't think she would.

Draco wrapped his arms around my waist and hugged me tightly. I wrapped my arms around his neck and giggled as he lifted me into the air. I touched Draco's face with my hands as he put me down. His eyes were shining, he looked beautiful in the early morning light.

"What the hell are you staring at Melody?"

"Someone too beautiful for their own good."

Draco scoffed and rolled his eyes. "I suppose I should let you go back to reality now."

"Unfortunately so. I'm sure my friends are worried about me."

"Must be nice." Draco sighed.

I pecked Draco's lips once more and he released me. A gust of wind blew though the large window and swirled around my body, I shivered. Draco reached down and took his blanket from the floor and wrapped it around my bare shoulders, it was still warm from our sleeping bodies.

"I'll walk you back."

I nodded reluctantly, I didn't want to go back to reality. I wanted to stay with Draco. I knew there was so much more to be unraveled, I wanted to know every part of him.

Draco wrapped his arms tightly around me as we exited the Astronomy Tower. The corridors were scarce, it was still early in the morning. I wondered how McGonagall had known where we were in the first place. Draco rubbed my shoulders and held me close to his chest.

"Thanks Draco, I had a wonderful night."

"Me too Melody, thanks for taking a little risk with me, I'm sorry we almost got detention for it."

"It would have been worth it."

Draco grinned. "So are we going to ignore each other now?" He said jokingly.

"I really hope not. But I don't know how my friends are going to feel about this."

Draco nodded and reached for my face. He kissed my lips gently, I could feel his smile against my mouth. He pulled away and touched his forehead to mine.

"See you soon Melody."

I nodded and reluctantly released Draco's hands. As I turned to walk towards Gryffindor Tower my heart dropped into my stomach. Harry, Hermione and Ron were gaping at Draco and me. Their eyes were wide and their mouths were practically to the floor. Each of their minds were completely blank but I could feel exactly what they felt.