An Unexpected Turn

Chapter 3

"The party starts in 5!" I nod.

"Ok." I pick up the dress and carefully walk over to the mirror to take a look. Suddenly there’s a knock at the door.

"It’s time to go!" I slowly walk over to the door trying not to fall and open it. There stands Draco, I reach out and give him a hug. When I pull away he gives me a strange look.

"What was that for?" I shrug.

"It was from um Crabbe and Goyle." He raises an eyebrow.

"They couldn't stop talking about how much they missed you, so I thought I would give you a hug for them. So...what are you doing here anyway?" He frowns at me.

 "I live here." I nod. “

I mean as in standing here in front of me." He sighs.

"I have to be your escort to the ball." I shake my head.

"Oh this is not happening." I turn to walk away and Draco catches my arm.

"It is so believe it." I take a deep breath and link my arm in his and we start to walk down the hallway. After a few steps I accidentally step on some of the layers of cloth, and fall forward. At the last moment Draco catches my arm and pulls me up right.

"Bloody hell Dawn?!" I look at him apologetically.

"Sorry, I don’t wear dresses." He looks at me shocked.

"You're telling me you've never worn a dress?" I shake my head.

“No. Never. Not once have I worn heels ether." He nods understandingly.

"Well first off try taking smaller steps than you normally would, it'll prevent you from stepping on the cloth." With that we make it to the staircase. Draco elbows me in the side. I look at him with a confused expression. He leans over and whispers, "Smile." I put on a fake smile as everyone turns and starts to clap as we walk down the stairs. On the last stair I step I step on my own foot and almost fall forward. Once again Draco saves me from making a fool of myself. Narcissa and Lucius walk over.

"You look beautiful Dawn! Just like your mother." I bow my head slightly.

"Thank you Mr. Malfoy." He smiles.

"Please, call me Lucius." He takes my hand and kissed it gently.

"Where’s my mom?" He frowns slightly.

"She had to go to work, they called her in early. She told me to tell you that she would see you as soon as she can." Narcissa looks as if she suddenly remembers something.

"Oh, you and Draco are going to lead the first dance! So go!" We both just stand there.

"Now!" I jump.

"Oh-yeah-right." Draco and I start walking towards the ballroom floor. The music starts playing and Draco starts to lead, and I stumble over my own feet.

"I've only been taught how to tango!" He looks down at me a smirk playing on his lips. My eyes widen. I've said too much. He walks over to the guy playing the music, whispers something and comes back. The music changes and before the music starts he looks down at me.

"Do you know this one?" I glare.

"I really don't like you at the moment." He turns his head to the side.

"So you liked me before this moment?" I smile sarcastically.

"Only when you fall asleep at night." I start to lead. After a few moments he tries to take the lead, but I won't let him.