sway sway slytherin

Chapter 4

As I walk away from the astronomy tower I hear footsteps behind me. I know even before he reaches me it is Draco Malfoy. "Wait!" He catches my arm and spins me around. "What is it? I'm going to be late for slughorn's party." I sigh.

Draco's face hardens. I know he isn't very good at potions, but does he wish he could be there tonight? "I need a favor." He says. "Sure." I nod. "Don't tell anyone you talked to me tonight. And saw me..." he gulps. "Cry? Malfoy why would I go around blabbing? I don't take pleasure in other people's pain as you do." I reply.

I spin on my heel and walk again towards my common room. But in a matter of second Draco catches up to me. His longs legs make me have to speed up to stay with him. "What?" I ask.

"Am I not allowed to walk you to your dorm?" He cringes at himself. I almost trip on my own feet. "What?" I take a look at his pale features. He runs a hair through his blonde hair. "I'm just saying Potter, you are always...I just mean..." He seems unable to form a complete thought. 

We walk with a few moments of silence. It is a very awkward silence. Finally we reach my dorm. It is starting to be on the border of running late. 

"Well, thanks." I awkwardly turn to leave. "Potter, what did you mean when you said that thing to me a few minutes ago." He asks leaning against the wall. "Sorry, I don't read minds you are going to have to elaborate." 

He brushes his palms against his pants. I have seen him do this before, perhaps it is what he does when he is nervous about something? He lets out a sigh. "When you told me that you would care more then I know if I jump." 

I was hoping that he didn't catch that. I myself am not quite sure why I said that. "It worked didn't it?" I say, raising an eyebrow. "I know it meant more then that." He says. "How could you possibly know anything about how I meant for it." I huff. He seems slightly taken aback. 

"Well, goodnight then." He turns on his heel and before I can blink he is gone. I lean against the wall before going in. I rub my temple in frustration. What is happening to me. I shake my head and push myself inside.