The Task to Kill

2

"Y/N were you even listening to me?" Hermione says. We are in the library studying for our O.W.L's.

"Yes?..." she makes a face. "Okay no I wasn't. But I am now." I say with an innocent smile.

"Ugh. You really need to study. This isn't regular classes that we're used to."

"But we are the two best witches in our class!" I say exasperated. "We've got this in the bag. Can we go outside or something. I'm bored."

"I need to study. You can go do what you'd like." She's says seriously but then smiles.

"Okay. Love ya. See you at supper." I say before leaving.

I drop my books back in my dorm and start to leave the slytherin common room when I see draco.

"Draco!" I call and he turns around. "Wanna go on a walk with me?"

He smiles. "Sure Y/N."

We leave the common room and head outside.

We're walking in the dewy grass in silence. Draco is staring at the lake but I can only stare at him. I've liked him since maybe 3rd year. I have always known him, but I really started to have a crush when we were 13. I even started dating other guys to get him to notice me. I even dated Fred Weasley! (He was a very nice boyfriend and he was always very sweet to me. We just decided to stay friends.) I dated Cedric Diggory the year he died. That was actually really hard on me, he was less of a boyfriend and more of a best friend. But it's my fault that it never worked. I haven't told him about it. I've only told Hermione. She doesn't approve but she said that if I'm happy, she's happy. But I'm not happy yet because I haven't told him.

"Take a picture why don't ya?" Draco says and I'm brought out of my thoughts only to realize I've been staring at him for a long time.

"Sorry." I blush.

He stops and turns to me. "You're adorable when you get embarrassed. You're cheeks turn pink and you refuse to make eye contact with anyone." He starts to giggle.

I push his arm. "Shut up."

He laughs it off and we continue walking. "So why are we on a walk and not studying for the O.W.L's?" He asks.

"Enough about that stupid test!" I say aggravated. "Why can't someone just want to take a break without looking like they don't care about their future?"

"Hey hey, I was just asking. I couldn't care less." He says putting his hands in his pockets.

"Hey Draco?" I say looking up to him and stopping our walk. We are now close to a tree by the lake.

"Yes?" He looks at me.

"So you know.." how do I say this? "You know how we've known each other for so long?" Oh god what am I saying. I start to play with my robes and my hair, anything not to make eye contact with him. "Well I wanted to atleast tell you this even if it doesn't go anywhere. I just wanted to tell you so I can move past it.." oh god I'm rambling. I look up to him. "Well, the thing is.."

He grabs my face and kisses me, short and sweet.

He pulls away and smiles but I'm red as a turnip and speechless.

"You fancy me. I've known this for a while now. I've just been waiting for you to even hint at it, so I wouldn't feel out of place in my feelings." He says holding my hand.

"Your feelings?" I ask looking between our intertwined hands and his face.

"I've liked you since we were little Y/N. Just didn't know how to show it."

I smile but pause. "So what does that mean?"

He laughs and shakes his head. "Well what usually happens when two people like each other?"

"They date?" I answer.

"Exactly my little genius." He says and takes his ring off of his hand. "Y/N Archebault. Will you be my girlfriend?"

"You can't give me your family ring!"

"Yes I can and I will. It's a promise of loyalty Y/N." He says putting the ring on my ring finger.

I smile and pull him into a bone crushing hug. "Of course I will be your girlfriend!"

I come back down and give him a kiss, much longer and much more passionate than the first one.

We continue walking, hand in hand, back to the castle.

How am I gonna tell Harry and Ron, Hermione somewhat knew about me liking Draco, but the boys only know I'm family friends with him.