Unexpected (A Draco Malfoy fanfiction)

Chapter 5- Stranger things have happened

A/N: Someone advised me to name my chapters, and so I did. Until now, the names are all song titles from the Foo Fighters. They are somehow related to the story. Thanks for the inspiration, Anda :* 

Today was the day I've been waiting for. Halloween. I was so happy I couldn't pay attention in any of my classes. My costume was awesome, Hermione's costume was awesome....we were pretty amazing as well and everything was going according to plan. 

As the sun set, me, Hermione and Ron were walking down the stairs, heading for the Great Hall. Ron was dressed as some Quidditch champion from 1934. He acted very offended when I said that I had no idea who he was supposed to be. Well, excuse me if I'm not interested in sports. Harry was already there as he helped with the organisation. 

The doors of the Great Hall opened to reveal thousands of candels floating above our heads, forming shadows of all shapes and sizes which swayed on the walls. Talking Jack-O-lanterns were sat on every table and the house ghosts were telling horror stories to first year kids. The chorus, conducted by professor Flitwick, was singing the Waltz of the Snowflakes, by Tchaikovsky. The music flowed through us and lifted our mood. Hermione and Ron soon started dancing, not before he could make a snarky comment about it. I walked around the crowded hall, looking for a dance partner. Everyone I knew was already dancing, even Draco. He was with that Pansy. As much as I want to lie about it, I did feel a tad gealous, but that soon passed as I had finally found a partner. His name was Blaise Zabini and we hit it off pretty well. He was a skilled dancer and he knew who I was.

We danced for about two songs when I asked to stop for a bit. I was feeling a pit in my stomach, and I thought it was because I was hungry. So I stuffed myself with every kind of candy I could find, and that feeling just wouldn't go away. I was eating for quite a while, when Harry approached me. He was kind enough to talk to me as he wasn't dancing either. I laughed at him because he was ashamed to ask Ginny, which I really don't get. It's obvious for everyone that they like eachother. 

So I stayed there with Harry, each of us watching the person we liked. I was glad he didn't notice that I was watching Draco, although I kinda wish he had. I wanted someone to tell me that I was so stupid for liking him, that he was pure evil and he wasn't any good for me. 

Hours passed, and Harry had left me, leaving me alone with a bowl of chocolate frogs, that would soon be devoured. Ron and Hermione were still dancing, which I found odd. I was beginning to think that he was under some kind of spell. 

After I finished the frogs, sadness came over me and I felt the urge to cry. I exited the Great Hall, in a rush, bumping into some students on my way out. I didn't stop to apologize. I ran all the way out of the castle, through the greenhouses, and out in night. The cold air struck me just as I stopped running, and tears were streaming down my cheeks. I was tired of the game I've been playing with myself, trying to be strong, not letting anyone know my sorrow. It was hard to lose my parents, and then leave home.....I've been dreaming of it, a place that felt to be 3000 miles away. And I've been so stupid, I've let myself care, and for Draco, of all people.

I started shivering, partly because of the cries, and partly because of the cold October night. My mothers face came to mind and I could hear my fathers voice, telling me to stay strong, that I could do everything I had to accomplish. That only made me cry even harder. I didn't want to let down my parents.

I was looking up at the stars, when I felt a pair of arms wrapping around me. I pulled away frightened and yelled.

"Angie.....it's me. Stop yelling!" Draco grabbed my hands and pulled me closer. "Why are you crying?" He had a concerned look on his face.

"I...I..." I stuttered. 

"Did Blaise do something? If he did, I swear to God..."

"No, no....he was nice." I looked away from him. I didn't want him to see me crying. 

"Ange....look at me." he begged.

"No!" I pulled away, again. I started walking back towards the castle, but he wouldn't give up so easy.

"Stop! Please, stop and talk to me." he said after me.

I stopped in my tracks, clenching my fists and turning around.

"And why should I do that? Why should I tell you anything?" I yelled at him.

"Where is this coming from?" He looked confused and kept running his hands through his hair.

"Why? Why won't you leave me alone? I didn't ask for your help or anything else from you!"

"No, you didn't, but I came and I'm still here."

"I won't tell you anything!" I yelled again.

"You don't have to. Please, let me stay with you." He came and hugged me again. I put my head on his shoulder and started crying again. "Let's go inside. You're freezing out here." 

"Fine..." I whispered and followed him the rest of the way to the castle. 

Once we were inside, he pulled away from me, careful not to be noticed by anyone. 

"Everyone is still in the Great Hall. We can go somewhere..." he suggested.

"Where?" 

"I heard your common room is pretty cozy. I've never seen it..."

"I guess we can go there....but we have to be careful."

"Of course." he smiled. 

A/N: Sorry this chapter is so short and that it took so long to upload. I promise I'll make it up to you with the next one. Until then, have a great Halloween :)