coconuts and strawberries | draco malfoy

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15 or so minutes later, you come out of the wing with a bandage around your wrist.

to your surprise, you see Draco still standing there, you approach him slowly. "Draco?" he fixes his posture, for he was leaning on the wall. he clears his throat and brushes any dirt off his robe. "hey, you alright?" "yeah... they bandaged it up after icing it... you're still here?" "yeah, i told you i would wait".

"Draco it's been almost 20 minutes..." "and?" "i didn't think you'd wait that long for me" "i've waited longer" he replies, referring to his feelings for you. you start to feel nervous, but happy.

you just laugh nervously and look away from him, he smiles at you. "what?" "nothing..." you look at the expression on his face, finding yourself admiring his smile. you don't see it too often, a genuine one anyway. "you have a great smile, you should use it more often" "i only seem to have one around you".

you can't control the amount of butterflies taking over your stomach, or the way your breathing has gotten heavier and your smile has gotten wider. you just laugh it off again, that being the only response you know when you're nervous. "do you want to go somewhere?" you ask, watching him nod in response.

you both walk and talk, not knowing where your destination is. "do you know what your parents look like at least?" he asks, you shake your head. "no, i don't even know their names. i wish i did, it would be nice to at least see what they looked like and know their names" "who's last name do you have then?"

"i don't know, i was just told this was my name..." "you could probably find your parents with your last name, if it is truly yours" "yeah... i never thought of that. what about your parents, what are they like?" "uh... they're... there" "that's all?" "i don't really know what to say about them to be honest".

"do they show up often?" "yeah, they're always here. but they're not here for me, more business. they have never even bothered to meet my friends or anything". you try to find a response to what he said, but before you can open your mouth, you are interrupted by a voice calling Draco's name.

"Draco?" they ask curiously. you and Malfoy both look up to see who it is, and you turn to Draco to see his expression. He looks surprised but anxious, as you soon realise it's his father standing before you.

"Father... what are you doing here?" "i was looking for you, who is this?" the blonde boy and his blonde father both make eye contact with you, making you extremely nervous. you see how anxious Draco still looks, as he stutters. "this is, shes um-" "Pansy Parkinson sir" you extend your hand toward him.

"oh... you're Draco's slytherin friend i've heard about" Lucius responds, leaving you hanging with the handshake. you drop your hand and nod "then why are you wearing a gryffindor robe?". Draco gets more nervous, thinking you're not going to be able to hold a stable lie.

"polyjuice potion sir, i took one to spy on Harry Potter and his friends. they're up to something and Draco and i were determined to figure out what" you respond without hesitation. "and what is it they're up to?" "they think he who shall not be named is back" "you mean the dark lord?" he corrects. "mhm, the dark lord sir"

"i wonder if they're planning on making a move..." he whispers to himself, then remembering you two are still there. "Draco i'd like to speak to you in private" "okay... later Pansy" Malfoy says to you hesitantly. "see you in class Draco" you respond as they begin walking off. Draco looks back at you and smiles, mouthing the words "thank you".

you wink at him in response, while they both disappear around the corner. you inhale deeply, not knowing what to do with your time now. you end up making your way to find Ron, but accidentally interrupting him and Hermione... kissing.

"hey Ron- oh..." they pull away from eachother fast, Hermione wiping her mouth and smiling nervously. "hi..." "hi... you know what it can wait" "are you sure?" "mhm, get back to snogging" you joke, seeing how flushed and embarrassed Hermione looks. "what happened to your wrist?" she asks worried.

"oh... it's nothing... Cedric accidentally grabbed me too hard this morning that's all" "accidentally my ass... he hurt you?" Ron asks in anger. "its fine Ron, Malfoy helped me" "Draco helped you?" Hermione asks. "mhm, he got Cedric to let go of me and took me to get it bandaged... why?"

"that doesn't sound like him...". you feel yourself getting quite defensive of him, "well people do change Hermione" you say a bit too sternly. "y/n..." Ron whispers, you look at him and realise the tone you just used was quite rude. "i'm sorry Hermione, that was rude of me. i have to go"

you walk away before they can say anything, feeling guilty. you just keep walking to clear your mind but physically end up bumping into someone. "watch where you are going!" she shouts, and before looking up, you immediately recognise the voice.

"oh, it's you" she says in snobbish way. "i wasn't looking where i was going, i'm sorry Pansy" you wince a little at the pain in your wrist. "what happened to you?" "nothing, just fell" "how clumsy" "i don't need your shit Pansy" "ooh look who's come out of her shell. no more nice girl?" "nice is overrated" you whisper.

"indeed it is, i think it's all that time you're spending with Draco having an affect on you" "are you jealous or something? i get if you are, he has absolutely no interest in you-" she interrupts what you're saying by pulling out her wand and holding it to your chin. "stop talking".

you just stand still, not saying anything. you slowly reach in your pocket for your wand without her seeing. "he is interested in me, you are just always in the way". she rambles on while you manage to get a hold of your wand. you see her arm relaxing a little due to her distraction, so you shoot your shot.

you jump back and point your wand at hers, "expelliarmus!" you shout as her wand falls out of her hand. "obsession won't get you anywhere with Draco... just talk to him" you advise while grabbing her wand off the ground, holding it out for her. "and don't be dumb" you add, warning her not to try anything.

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aa. well... all i can say is prepare yourselves for some hardcore flirting i guess ;)