Say Something

Chapter 9

The weekend passed by in a gray haze, not only because of the dreary weather but because I hadn't been able to talk to Draco. He was very good at staying hidden and because I couldn't hear his thoughts I couldn't find him.

I walked the corridors alone, Harry, Hermione and Ron wouldn't even make eye contact with me. But I found myself unable to be angry with any of them. I was surprised by Hermione's coldness but I knew she was so worried about Harry's mental state, I couldn't fault her for that. I couldn't hate any of them.

I continued on to my reading tree, trying to overlook the eyes of the entire school and their horrible thoughts about me. News of mine and Draco's relationship spread like wildfire, people wouldn't stop talking about it, I wasn't sure if they ever would. It was easy to ignore their stares but almost impossible to silence all of their thoughts.

I sat against the trunk of my tree and opened "Pride and Prejudice". I reread the same paragraph several times before slamming the book closed. I couldn't concentrate, not when I knew Draco was somewhere on the grounds hurting because of me. He had trusted me in a way he never trusted anyone and despite Blaise's countless apologies, I really hated him for spoiling things between Draco and I. I knew Draco had so much more to share with me and I wanted to absorb every moment I could.

I jumped when my sister Iris flopped down next to me. I punched her shoulder and she laughed loudly.

"Hey Mel, how are you? Pretty terrible I expect?"

"Pretty much. You've heard the rumors then?"

"Oh of course, the whole bloody school is buzzing about it. Malfoy huh? He's cute and all, but isn't he an awful person?"

"No, he's not. He's done some awful things but he is so far from an awful person. He has a beautiful soul that hasn't ever been allowed out because of his ghastly family."

"Blimey, you've gotten really close to him then?"

"Closer than I ever thought possible. But he hates me now because that stupid Blaise had to kiss me and he saw it."

"Not to mention your friends are angry about it?"

"Oh they're furious but I'm hoping they'll come around. And if they don't, I understand."

"Wow Mel, you're handling this quite well. I don't think I've ever seen you this torn up before, not even about Oliver and I thought that break up was bad."

"Because Oliver tossed me aside like I was nothing, Draco needs me and I hurt him, unintentionally or not."

"Mel, everything will turn out for the best. Your friends love you, they'll forgive you. And if Malfoy is worth anything, he'll come around too."

I hugged Iris tightly, she was so wise for a fifteen year old. She grinned as she pulled away and kissed my cheek. After talking to her I was even more determined to talk to Draco. Iris and I stood up together and walked back through the courtyard, arm in arm.

"I'm sure Blaise would let you into Slytherin if you asked Mel, but regardless, tomorrow is Monday so you'll see him eventually."

"I know, but I'm impatient."

"Good luck sis. And just know I will always be supportive of you. I don't know Draco well enough to judge him but I couldn't doubt you, I know you'll be smart."

I hugged Iris once more and kissed her head before taking off towards the dungeons. I couldn't stand Draco being angry with me for a moment longer.

"Blaise!" I shrieked once I spotted him.

Blaise's eyes widened when he saw me, he thought I looked crazed but I was, I needed to see Draco immediately and make things right with him. I held onto Blaise's arm and dragged him towards Slytherin.