"Draco"

14

"Shit!" (y/n)'s friend banged the bed with her fist, "Why did they do it so suddenly."

"I don't know" (y/n) was tearing up, "We didn't even discuss it."

"But, hey, it's for your own good. You know all Muggle-borns are in danger." her friend was trying to convince (y/n) as well as herself.

"I know. Believe me, I know." (y/n)'s voice cracked a bit, "But I'm um... not ready to leave everything all of a sudden. Hogwarts and the people here is all I've known my entire life."

Her friend got up from her bed and walked towards (y/n) to hug her. They remained silent; both of them extremely sad but keeping it together.

Suddenly, (y/n) panicked, "How will I tell Draco?" She stood up and started walking around.

"(y/n), Malfoy is the least of your worries right now. He probably won't even care."

"No no no no no" (y/n)'s panic increased a million notches more.

"What, (y/n)? What happened?" her friend sounded extremely concerned.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you but Draco gave me his ring last week." (y/n) blurted out fiddling with her bag and taking out the ring that she had kept in a box.

"Goodness, (y/n)! This is a big deal. This is the Malfoy family ring." her friend scrutinized the ring.

Her friend put the ring back into the box and gave it to her.

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They were both in the Room of Requirement.

"No, I um.....un... understand." Draco stammered. He was expecting this but when (y/n) finally told him, it felt like a huge blow to the heart. He was trying to uphold his composure an so he made no eye contact.

"Look at me, Draco" (y/n) said. They were both sitting on the couch, as far away from each other as possible; on the other ends of the couch.

(Y/n) scooted closer to him, "Just look at me. Are you really fine with this? Because honestly, I'm not."

Draco just nodded, pursing his lips. He looked pale, paler than usual.

Draco finally looked up and smiled with his lips pressed tight while nodding. Draco felt something burning inside him and before he knew, he had tears uncontrollably flowing from his eyes.

(Y/n) moved closer before hugging him. Soon, even her body was racked with violent sobs.

"I wish I could protect you better." Draco's voice trembled as he held (y/n) tighter and rested his head on her shoulder. Neither of them was prepared to let go of each other.

Draco released himself from the hug, pulling himself together and said, "We've got one week, (y/n). Come on."

He walked out of the Room of Requirement holding her hand and walked towards the Great Hall.

"Draco, are you sure?" (y/n) confirmed.

Draco just nodded and entered the Great Hall. Students had already started with their lunch and so, at first, no one had noticed them.

Shortly, gasps were heard and students were staring at them. The buzz of their talks had become softer. Draco led (y/n) to the Hufflepuff table and planted a kiss on her lips before heading over to the Slytherin table earning glares from many students.

As Draco sat down, Pansy dramatically ran off, Blaise smirked and Crabbe and Goyle gaped at Draco.

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