coconuts and strawberries | draco malfoy

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"Ron, what the hell are you talking about?" "i think you have feelings for him" "no... no why would you say that? that's ridiculous" "oh come on think about it. no one else likes him, he's a bully... yet you find the good in him" "okay so i see good in people, doesn't mean i like him"

"i think you need to explore this" "how? i am telling you right now i do not have feelings for him" "well spend time with him for the rest of today, partner with him in class. i'll partner with harry and hermione can partner with neville" "Ron this is so stupid" "i don't think it is, spend time with him"

"fine, but i will come back at the end of today and tell you once again i do not have feelings for him whatsoever" "alright, looking forward to it" "don't be cocky" "bloody hell I'm not, go prove me correct" "incorrect you mean" you reply as you get up from where the two of you were sitting, determined to prove him wrong.

you walk off feeling so confused, he follows behind.

you do not like Draco Malfoy and you are so ready to prove that to Ron's deranged self.

you head to your class with Ron and see everyone getting seated, you see Pansy about to enter. "quick go" Ron whispers. you rush to the seat beside Draco and sit there just before Pansy can. They both look incredibly confused, "y/n?" Draco asks. "hm?" "what are you doing?" "i'm sitting here today, sorry Pansy"

Pansy ignores you and looks at Draco. "tell her to move" "what? no, go find your own seat" he responds. you watch her walk off looking angry and offended, then turn and see Draco staring at you. "what?" you ask with a small smile. "what are you up to? why are you sitting here?" "well i was thinking that we should spend the rest of the day together in classes and stuff, just today"

"okay... why?" "why not?" he decides not to ask anything else about it, but is still very confused. "are you okay about Diggory?" "oh... i forgot about that. yeah i'm okay, i'm just trying to ignore it" "okay..." you face the front of the classroom, looking over and seeing Ron staring. you pull a face at him and he laughs, but looks away.

"so we should hang out when classes are finished" "um, okay. where?" "anywhere, we should just like go talk in that spot or something" "alright"

you pay attention in class but catch Ron staring anytime you and Draco speak to each other. he's so desperate for something that isn't even there.

after class you and Draco walk out together, you have some free time before your next class. "i have to go grab something from my room but you can come" "oh... okay" he starts leading you to his room and you follow closely behind. "do you have roommates?" "no, my father requested i have a room for myself" "oh... how very privileged of you"

he ignores that comment and opens a door to a bigger room then the one you share with two other people. he walks in but you hesitate, standing at the door. "coming in?" "um... yeah" you step in slowly, it smelling exactly like him. he has two smells, he can smell like expensive cologne or just plain coconut shampoo.

it's a mixture of both in the room.

you look around while he grabs what he needs, and he watches you. "interested?" "kind of, this is a nice place" "yeah, well we shouldn't stay long, come on" he signals for you to leave. you walk out the door and he follows, closing it behind him. "what did you get from in there?" "none of your business"

you roll your eyes at his response and follow him while he walks.

Ron's deranged idea is starting to look even more stupid now. he takes you to the spot and makes sure no one follows, you wonder why but don't ask until you get there. "why did you make sure no one saw us?" he sits down and looks up at you. "this place has meaning, i didn't want any pathetic students finding it" "oh..." you sit beside him, leaning against the wall.

"so why are you here, really?" "i'm seeing something" "and what's that?" "i can't tell you" "really? come on" "no no no, i can't tell you this one" "alright... well i know you don't want to talk about it but about Diggory... i'm sorry for that" "oh... you don't need to feel sorry"

"i would punish him but i know you wouldn't let me" "of course i wouldn't" "you sure? i know how to Avada Kedavra his ass" you gasp loudly and laugh "Draco no!" "alright it was just a suggestion" he laughs with you. "honestly you were right, i kind of thank you for giving me some warning before i got with him... because of your warning i was cautious"

"oh well you're welcome then" you smile at him then sit in silence for a few seconds. "Draco, you're different to me in different places... why is that?" "well... no one else knows about what i told you so i don't really need to show it publicly" "oh..."

you watch him as he looks out at the view, not even noticing the random butterflies in your stomach.

"you're staring" he whispers, making them worse. "no i'm not", he looks right at you, and you can't look away. "maybe i was... but not in admiration" "really? in what way then?" "uh... i just" you throw hand signals all over the place trying to say anything, but just stuttering.

"i'm sorry, i'm nervous" "why?" "i'm not sure honestly... i guess i've just had a bad day but i somehow know you'll help make it better..." you whisper, or atleast say very softly. you catch him looking at the ground with a smile, which makes you laugh slightly. "look who's blushy now" you tease.

"i don't blush i'm Draco Malfoy" he says cockily as he looks away from you so you can't see him. you just laugh, feeling really happy to be there right now. "i think we have to get to class" "not yet" he replies while getting up from where he's sitting. he holds his hand out for you, and you take it without asking any questions. he pulls you up and let's go of your hand once you're steady.

"remember the dance?" he asks, "well of course. that was the first night i saw some good in you" "yeah yeah, well do you remember when we actually danced?" "yes, indeed i do, and when you did that little trick..." "oh this one" he says as he grabs your hand and spins you around, bringing you in close.

the butterflies instantly come back as you laugh softly, still holding his hand. "yeah, that one" you whisper, incredibly close to him. your bodies are once again, like that night, leaning against each other's. "that night was when i knew i liked you" he whispers, making you just that tad more nervous.

"that fast?" "mhm, like i wrote in that letter... you're different"