Someone As Sane As Me- Draco Malfoy Love Story *COMPLETED*

Chapter Three: Dirty Trick

DRACO'S POV

"Draky why aren't you eating? You need your strength for Quidditch tomorrow" I rolled my eyes and shoved some carrots in my mouth; Parkinson was really getting on my nerves today.

"Pansy just leave him be; if he doesn't want to eat than he doesn't have too" Parkinson pouted at what Blaise said but went back to her eating; I could see the pain in Blaise's eyes; trust me Blaise I wish she liked you too!

"What's on your mind dude?" I sighed and looked down at my arm that sat on my lap. Images of that night flashed in my mind; I didn't want this mark on me. But, I had no choice; just like the rest of us. Blaise got the same thing over the summer along with Crabbe, Goyle and Parkinson; though Goyle and Parkinson don't seem to mind. When Crabbe told us he seemed afraid but didn't want to show it; Blaise didn't show any emotion towards it so I'm not quite sure how he feels about it.

All I know is it's already almost been a month and I'm still not any closer to figuring out the Vanishing Closet. No matter how hard I tried whatever I put inside either didn't come back or came back with something missing. I was beyond frustrated; already receiving a letter from father saying that I needed to hurry; the Dark Lord was growing impatient.

"Nothing, I'm fine" I tried looking strong all the time; but it seemed that no one believed it anymore. Even Potter and his friends started looking at me weird with how pale I looked all the time,

"You can lie to everyone but me Draco; I know when you're lying" I sighed once more and gripped my arm; he seemed to know what I was talking about.

"I didn't like it either but we had no other choice Draco" I shook my head; I hated that answer. I didn't want to hear about choices anymore; what about what I want? Does that matter anymore?

"I just don't like where this is going" I whispered; he nods with me as the doors to the great hall open; Lovegood walks inside and heads towards her table. I saw Parkinson smirked from across from me as her eyes lock on her.

I didn't like the look on her face; and as Lovegood got closer Parkinson stuck her foot out; Lovegood tripped over it and spilled her books all over the floor. I stood up without thinking and walked towards her; bending down and grabbing her books.

"Draco what are you doing?" yes Draco what are you doing? Why are you helping her? I looked over at Lovegood and saw that she was already staring at me; in so much shock that she hadn't even started picking up her books yet.

"I thought that was a mean trick you played Parkinson; you could've got someone hurt" Lovegood's eyes widened a bit before she looked down and started packing her books back in her bag; I saw her cheeks get a little rosy which caused me to smile; which didn't go unnoticed.

"But Dracky-" I clenched my fists and glared up at Parkinson,

"Shut up Parkinson; that nickname is annoying" her lip quivered; she glared at Lovegood before running out of the Great Hall. I picked up the last book and gave it to Lovegood; her hand reached out and accidently grazed my fingers. I felt a shock go up my body; our eyes locked and I felt my breathing hitch. She looked at me confused; not really sure what to do. She looked really cute with her nose crinkling as she bit her lip. I cleared my throat and shook those last thought out of my brain as I stood back up; straightening my uniform. By now most people went back to eating bur there were still a select few who were looking at me; Potter, Granger, Weasley, and Longbottom. Longbottom looked very upset; giving me the evil eye before he went back to eating.

Lovegood stood up too; her back now back over her shoulders.

"Thank you Draco; although I feel bad that you had to go against your friends like that" I waved her off while scratching the back of my head; why was I so nervous?