Forever Truly Yours [Draco M.]

ten

𝔖𝔥𝔢 felt like she needed to sleep for the next three centuries as she walks through the hallways. Ten days until the Yule Ball. And everyone was getting way too excited for it. It seemed like that excitement rubbed off on her in a bad way, as watching the preparations made her feel even more tired. She had drifted off into her own world that she didn't notice when she bumped into someone. She lets a squeal as the force causes her to fall back. Elyse looks up, and gets annoyed as she sees Goyle look down at her with a scoff.

"Watch it, Elyse." He snaps, causing her to glare at him as she stands up, brushing off her ropes.

"How about you watch it, Goyle." She snarls, making him look at her in anger.

"I don't have to do anything. You think just because you're a Lestrange that you're entitled to anything? You're a disgrace to your family, the only one who couldn't make it into Slytherin." Goyle snorts, making her clench her jaw in anger.

"You're an asshole, Goyle. You think you're all that, but you're just a follower. You'd be nothing without Draco." She says angrily. From the corner of her eye, she notices Draco walk up to them.

"What's going on here?" Draco asks, having seen it go down from the far side. Elyse huffs, ready to explain the situation, but Goyle beats her to it.

"Elyse is just being a bother. Doesn't know when to shut up." Goyle says, making her huff as she looks at Draco. A group of students start to surround them, watching in anticipation.

"Darling, you really should learn when not to speak." He chuckles, making her gape at him. She couldn't believe he was saying that.

"Are you kidding me? He's being an absolute asshole about it and you're taking his side?" She gapes at him in disbelief and she could see his inner turmoil.

"I mean, he hasn't said anything wrong." Draco shrugs, and her heart drops as she looks at him in both shock and anger. "You are a disgrace to your family, couldn't even be a Slytherin."

"Draco." She breaths out, tears burning in her eyes. He knew that it was one of her insecurities, being a Ravenclaw while her whole family had been Slytherins. "You know what. Enjoy the Yule Ball alone."

She rushes past him, not daring to stay any longer. She notices the Golden Trio watch her walk away and she huffs as she makes her way towards Ravenclaw common room. Elyse has to bite her lip to hold herself from crying, as she slips into the common room. Luna and Cho look up as they see her rush in, and run into her room. The two girls give each other a look, before they run after her.

"Elyse!" Luna calls after her, walking into the room, seeing the girl crying on her bed. Cho closes the door behind her, as Luna makes her way to Elyse. "What happened?"

"I hate him, Luna. I thought he was my best friend. But he looked me in the eyes and called me a disgrace." Elyse says, causing Luna and Cho gasp in shock.

"I can't believe he said that. I mean he's not the nicest around, but he has never been like this to you." Cho says honestly, making Luna nod in agreement. A knock at the door, makes them snap their head towards it. Cho is about to go open it, but Elyse pulls her back, signalling her not to.

"Ely. It's me, Draco. I know you're in there." He says from the other side, making Elyse bite her lip as more tears form in her eyes. "I'm so sorry. I should never... I should have defended you. But... you know how things are. I can't go against a Slytherin... you understand don't you?"

"We should tell him to leave." Luna whispers, making Elyse shake her head.

"Will you please talk to me? I'm sorry." He sighs, and Elyse sees the door handle slowly turn, but he let's go, making it return to its original position. "I'll go. I'll see you around, Ely."

"Are you okay?" Cho asks after a while, making sure that he had left, before speaking up again.

"I don't know."

graphic: @CarKann