𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝒀 𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑺 | D. Malfoy

chapter ten

"So have you though about what university you want to attend?" I ask him as we leave from Life Class together. Still elated with the fact that he wants to go to a muggle university, and the thought of going together filling me with an excitement for the future I haven't felt in a while.

"I'll be honest with you, you're the first person I've told, actually." He says sheepishly. "So I haven't given which exact university I'd like to go to much thought. How about you? Any university take your fancy?" He asks, looking down at me with a genuinely curious expression.

"Well, I love Scotland, so maybe something here? I couldn't be doing with the hussle and bustle of a city like London." I chuckle nervously. "Theres a lovely one in Aberdeen, and they have what looks like a great Archeology degree!" I say exitedly, thinking to the fliers I'd read through the previous summer, the Aberdeen University one standing out from the begining. 

"Aberdeen it is!" Draco says, clapping his hands together. "I'm sure I'll find something fitting for me there."

"Are we- are we really doing this?" I ask stopping in the hallway, smiling up at him. Draco stops and turns to me, a soft smile on his face.

"Indeed we are." I don't feel silly when I hug him, the happiness in my heart cancelling out any embarasment. Draco recovers quickly, putting his arms around me gently. I pull away a moment later.

"Thank you, Draco." I say, repressing the smile I can't seem to controll.

"Whatever for?" He ask in confusion, still a small smile gracing his lips.

"Making me excited about my future again." His expression saddens, but he tries to keep a smile on. "Then thanks are in order for you as well, Nova." I look up at him then. "I never would have had the courage to even voice aloud this little dream of mine if it weren't for you. So, thank you for giving me the courage." His pale gaze bores into mine, and I'm momentarily taken aback my his honesty.

"You're welcome, Draco." I whisper.

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At dinner that evening, I sit between Pansy and Draco, Pansy who is chattering away happily to Morgan beside her again. I listen to their conversation, smiling at the right times, but on the inside, my stomach is twisting its self into knots as I eye the food on my plate. While I'm hungry, I know I am, I can't seem to get rid of the nagging voice in the back of my head telling me that I shouldn't be eating. That I need to be careful. From beside me, Draco catches me eye. 

I look up to him, his gaze is fixed on mine and he smiles softly. I return it, but know it's hardly convincing. He leans forward and gestures to his plate.

"Lets eat it together, yeah?" I frown at him. 

"Are you sure?" I whisper, eyes wide as he nods encouragingly. "I don't want you to be hungry." He says. I swallow before picking up my fork. Instead of looking at the plate, I watch him take a portion of his mash, and I do the same. Lifting it to my mouth and swallowing. Again and again I follow his lead, and before I know it, I feel full. Looking down at my plate, I see I almost ate everything. Pride fills me and I look up at him once more. He's smiling warmly at me, and leans towards me. His lips peck my forehead softly before he leans away.

"I'm proud of you. Well done." My heart flutters at his soft form of affection, and I can't help but blush furiosuly. "Thanks, Draco."

"Aww look guys she's blushing." Morgan gushes from across me and I immeditely turn beet red. I turn to her, frowning at her grin, but she just gives me a thumbs up.

"Who knew Draco could be a ladies man?" Blaise says amused, gesturing to Draco whos now also frowning in Morgan and Blaises direction. 

"Arent they such a cute pair, darling. Look, they even have matching frowns." Morgan gushes. "Oh it just fills my heart with so much happiness." She croons, putting a hand to her forehead for dramatic flair.