coconuts and strawberries | draco malfoy

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Pansy grabs onto your arm and pulls you around a corner quickly.

"so, you and malfoy are over?" "what... did he say that?" "yeah, he seems happy" "now i know you're lying" "fine, he can't stop... crying" "crying?" "mhm, it's out of character for him so please just do something about it"

"what has he said to you?" "nothing, that's the thing. but he doesn't cry, infront of us anyway... yet he won't stop. i figured you have something to do with that" "well... what do you want me to do about it?" "i don't know, talk to him, have sex with him" "pansy!" "what? you guys don't do that?"

"no..." "well then talk to him. it's miserable and super unattractive. he's ruining everyone's moods" "he knows what he needs to do to ensure him and i stay together... if he's not willing to do it there's not much i can do" "wow, you're heartless little twat aren't you?" you're confused by this, but she just laughs.

"i like this version of you more. the version that doesn't care about malfoy's feelings" "i care... what makes you think i don't care?" "you clearly don't. he's miserable and you're just waiting for something while he suffers. it's pretty petty"

you wonder if you're doing the wrong thing, if maybe you should talk to him.

Pansy laughs before walking away, leaving you in the middle of the hall feeling confused. you see Blaise and Draco walk in the area you're in, noticing Draco's eyes looking puffy and worn out. his black eye has gotten better but his cheek is still pretty deep red and purple.

you hesitate on approaching them, but walk over to the two boys. "hey blaise" "hey y/n, how are you?" "i'm good... can i speak to Draco? it won't be long" "sure..." he pats Draco's shoulder before walking away, waiting for him somewhere else. you look up at Draco's expression, it being sad.

"are you okay? you look... rough" "mhm... are you okay?" "yeah... i'm good, Pansy told me you've been emotional" "she doesn't know how to keep her mouth shut" "i'm glad she told me, i didn't realise it would affect you this deeply" "of course it would y/n i-" the hall starts to fill with multiple students, everyone making their way to their classes.

"i guess we should go seperate ways now, people are around" you whisper, watching his blank expression. you try to walk away, but all he can feel is butterflies storming his stomach, chills going up his spine. a wave of emotions and thoughts hit him in an instant, he's not sure what to do.

he looks around at everyone walking by, seeing the hall filling with more students by the second. he looks over at Blaise and Pansy who are staring at him, wondering when he's gonna come back. While a flood of emotions, voices and thoughts rummage through his mind... he grabs your hand gently.

you look back at him, wondering what he's doing. your eyes widen as you feel him pull you closer, there are so many people around, you hope he knows that. "i want you" he says loud enough for the people around you to hear. "what are you doing?" you whisper. but before he can answer your question, he kisses you infront of everybody.

you're completely taken by surprise and you can tell that everyone around you is too when you hear small gasps. Pansy and Blaise are watching the both of you, Blaise's face not that surprised, but Pansy's jealous. Harry and Hermione are standing with their jaws dropped, their mouths completely open, but Ron, he's smiling.

you feel like you're in a dream, this is all you've wanted. it can't be real, Malfoy was nowhere near ready for this.

you both pull away from the kiss slowly, and you watch him not take his eye off you. "you know everyone's around right?" you whisper, him nodding in response. "i like you, a lot. i don't want it to be ruined so..." you just smile, looking around at everyone watching. you notice Hermione and Harry, realising they don't look happy at all.

you start to feel nervous but don't want your moment to end, so you focus on Draco.

he's looking around at everyone nervously. "it's okay" you whisper, "no ones judging". He looks at you and his nervous expression disappears almost instantly. "Blaise is staring... want to come with me to see them?" "sure..." you wonder why he didn't mention Pansy, but he's always cold towards her,

he grabs your hand, interlocking your fingers and taking you over to his friends. most students start going back to normal, but some are just still so surprised to see their bully show some emotion and vulnerability. you both join Pansy and Blaise, Blaise looking impressed.

"well well well... what do we have here?" "well... she's my girlfriend" you're uncontrollably smiling, staring at your feet. "i kind of guessed this would happen" Blaise shrugs, but Pansy just stands there, staring. "it's not going to last you know" she says, causing you to look up at her.

"your father won't approve, and you're not emotionally available enough Draco. you're heartless, he will break your heart sooner or later y/n" "Pansy, learn to stick a sock in it" Blaise responds. "i don't believe he will, but if you're that jealous that you're ready to tell me things that are untrue just to ruin what i have... good for you. you're officially pathetic" you snap back, not even intending to sound rude.

she goes quiet while Blaise and Draco are snickering, trying to hold in their laughter. "whatever" she walks away, clearly unimpressed. you didn't mean to be that rude, but this makes you happy. the thought of her trying to ruin it just makes your blood boil. you look over at Hermione, Harry and Ron who are still staring, only 1/3 looking happy.

"i need to go speak to my friends... i'll see you later?" "yeah" draco whispers, letting go of your hand while you make your way over to your friends.