coconuts and strawberries | draco malfoy

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Dumbledore has called you in, you enter the room and look around for him, seeing him sitting down. "ah y/n, take a seat" you sit in the chair across from him with a smile, "is something wrong?" "not at all, i've noticed you have made some strong friendships and relationships" "i have, if you're referring to Cedric Diggory" "i'm actually referring to Draco Malfoy..."

"oh... him, right" "so it was a good idea to get you to go to the dance with him?" "i mean, yeah it was... but we aren't really friends at the moment" "did something happen?" "kind of, it's really not worth wasting your time professor, i'm sure things will be back to normal soon enough" "i agree".

you give him a smile before exiting the room, making your way down to find Cedric. you've avoided him the last few days, whenever he asks about the question, you change the subject pretty fast.

you stop walking when you're approached by Hermione, which surprises you.

"y/n... hey" "hi..." "i need to apologise... i'm sorry for avoiding you lately" "oh, i understand hermione don't worry" "still, i'm sorry" "i forgive you" "good" she smiles, "where are you headed off to?" "i have to see Cedric to tell him something, i'll see you later though" "alright have fun!" "i will!" you shout as you walk away, making your way to where you know Cedric is.

you find him hugging Cho, extremely passionately.

whenever you find them together they are always laughing, and that hug is lasting forever. you make your way over, them still hugging. you clear your throat and fake a smile at the both of them when they pull away. "oh y/n, hi". Cho says softly, giving Cedric a side look then smiling. "hey" Cedric also says smiling.

the tension in the air is so indescribable, but it annoys you.

"i wanted to talk to you about something but... nevermind" you begin walking away when Cedric grabs your hand, pulling you over to a quieter area. "are you... are you mad? did i do something?" "no, not at all Cedric" "then why did you say my name like that?"

"just- no reason. i wanted to talk to you about what you asked me" "haven't you already answered?" "i answered impulsively, i was upset from the night before and late for class and not really thinking" "what happened the night before?" "um, just something with malfoy it doesn't matter. my point is i don't think i'm ready"

he just stays silent, looking around at everyone but you.

"Cedric?" "well what am i meant to say?" "anything..." "okay, you're not ready. that's fine" "really? you sound bothered" "i'm not, but i do have to go" "really?" "yes, so... see you later" he begins walking away, you just scoff.

you may be having some jealousy problems today, which normally you wouldn't.

it's just something about how they always feel the need to touch each other that irks you.

"can i say i told you so yet?" a voice from behind you asks, you smile when you recognise the voice but drop that expression before turning around. you can't let him see you smile about him after what he did to you.

you clear your throat and cross your arms over your chest, "malfoy... so you're talking to me now?" "yeah... life's kind of boring without you" "you survived pretty well before i moved here" "actually that's incorrect" you want to ask what he means but you know he won't answer if you do, so you just shake off the thought.

"what do you want?" "to apologise i guess" "you guess?" "i'm not good at this stuff... i know a way to make you believe i'm sorry though" "and how is that?" he signals for you to come closer, and you hesitantly do so.

"what is it?" you whisper, as you're now close. he lifts up his sleeve ever so slightly, and you look down to see the green, silver and black piece of jewellery with your names on it. he looks at you to see you smile, knowing he's done enough. "you wear it" "every single day. i only take it off at night or in the shower"

"really?" "look at you getting all blushy" "hey i'm not getting blushy! you definitely don't make me that way" "if you could see yourself you'd say differently" you scoff and look away from him, knowing your cheeks are rosy at the moment. "i thought you couldn't be  friends with me?"

"eh, feelings and emotions suck, i don't really care" "so you're over me?" "i never said that, do you wanna hang out?" he asks fast, trying to change the subject. "sure... i have nothing better to do" "i have this... spot" "Draco Malfoy has a spot?" "shut up" "so you take girls there and make out with them?" you joke, he just shakes his head and begins walking, you follow.

"i go there myself, i haven't taken anyone" "and you're taking me? why that's such an honour" "you're so nerdy" "hey that's rude" "suck it up princess" "princess?" you feel yourself get nervous. "its a phrase, don't flatter yourself" "i wasn't flattering myself, why would i like anything you have to say" "because i'm like the best?" "you're very full of yourself"

"i have a reason to be, have you seen me?" "you're not all that" "i remember you complimenting me at the dance" "so did you" you laugh as he takes a seat, it's a very empty and quiet area, no one around at all. you sit beside him and stare out in the distance. "where are we?" "behind the school, no one comes around here anymore. my father told me why but i don't remember"

"oh it's nice here, when do you come here?" "just when i want to be alone, which used to be quite often" "oh..." you look at him fidgeting with his fingers. "you seem a lot more complex then what my first impression of you was" "complex how?" he asks as he looks at you, both looking eachother in the eye.

"well my first impression of you was that you're an absolute bully who has no feelings whatsoever" "harsh" "yeah-" you look down at your lap, getting nervous when you make eye contact with anyone too long. "-but you seem like you have a story, and you've definitely showed kindness and emotion so... i know my first impression was wrong"

he remains silent, you both do. it's not an awkward silence though it's peaceful, you enjoy sitting in silence with him.