Always. (A Draco Malfoy Story)

Operation: Joy.

Adrian drops me off to my room, before he heads down to the Great Hall before dinner, something about a prefect meeting.

I open the door to see Draco, Blaise and Tori all in our room for some reason. "What is going on here?"

Tori stays seated on her bed and Blaise and Draco both approach me. Draco asks, "What's up with you and Pucey?" Blaise adds in, "And why is he calling Tori 'Tori'?" I look over to my best friend who just smacked her own forehead, realizing how dumb these two boys are.

I look at Draco, "None of your business." I look at Blaise, "Because that's her name, you git." I roll my eyes before grabbing a fresh set of clothes and head to the bathroom to prepare for dinner.

I finish getting ready and swing the door open to see both Draco and Blaise blocking my way, with their arms crossed against their chests.
"Great Merlin! Will you two quit it?!" I push between them to get to my bed. They turn, now facing me, same expression and attitude. I sigh loudly, "Alright fine, we're hanging out!" Draco tries to pull a little bit more, "Define hanging out." Blaise is also still staring at me.
"We're... getting to know each other."
Draco tries to argue, "You already know each other's names. What else do you need to know?!"

"Aw, is Draco Malfoy jealous?" He scoffs, "Of course not." He lied, but he knew he wasn't about to admit it.

"Can we just go get dinner? I'm hungry!" I beg for them to leave it alone so that we can get some food. Tori seemed to have the right idea and she jumps out of bed and starts to drag Blaise and Draco out of the room with her.

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Headmaster Dumbledore announces a few changes in staff after the first years have been sorted. He welcomes Dolores Umbridge, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. My mouth drops as that wench took Snape's job. My eyes focus on him and he looks at me as he rolls his eyes, having the same exact thoughts as me.
A pink toad... literally. I fucking called it.

Father used to complain about her a lot, called her Umbitch. The name fits her well, her little giggle makes me wanna smack her.

Dinner is soon over as we all exit the hall and walk towards the dungeons. Adrian has to lead the first years, and flashes a wink my way when he passes me. A shrill voice speaks and I groan loud when I hear it coming near.

"First Draco, now Adrian? Can't seem to keep a man, Joy?"
I snap back, "At least I can get a man, Pansy." She scoffs, "I had Draco first!"
"And I had him longer than you. Let's take a guess at who he prefers. Or better yet, let's ask him! Oh, Draco?" I look for the blonde in the crowd of students.
"Yes, love?" He pops up in front of me, I roll my eyes at his return of using the pet name. "Who do you prefer more: Me? Or Pansy?" He laughs, "Easy... You." I flash a smile to Pansy who's head is relieving some steam from her ears.
My eyes focused in on the scar that's on her cheek. I smile at my artwork. "Pansy, are you alright? That's a big scar on your face. I hope it fades fast!" I give her another smile before walking to the dungeons.

-

Draco is relaxing in his room while Blaise reads the Daily Prophet as the Goons barge in. Draco scolds them, "Ever heard of knocking?!"

They both look at the ground, Crabbe speaking first, "Sorry Malfoy, but we found some info for you." Goyle chimes in, "About Joy and Pucey."
Draco sits up, "Alright, spit it out then!"

They both explain.
"Pucey told her to owl him over the summer."
"And she did."
"Then they hung out a few times."
"I think he fancies her."
"Don't know if she fancies him."
"Everyone's talking about it."
"Especially since Pucey didn't like anyone before Joy."
"Heard he's gonna ask her to go to Hogsmeade first weekend we're allowed to."
"Other guys are pissed. Even in different houses."
"Thought that since you two aren't together anymore, that they had a chance with Joy."
"Now Pucey's making a move."
"The other guys are still gonna try though."
"They're not official."

Draco's mind begins to go mental. Everyone's into Joy? Pucey too? Fucking blokes don't stand a chance against me. She's mine. She belongs with me.

He looks at the Goons before demanding his next order, "Stray them all away from Joy. No one takes her out, got it?"
"Got it, boss."

They both leave the room. Draco leans back into his bed when Blaise comments in.
"If you're trying to get her back, I don't think this is the best way to do so."

Draco scoffs, "If I can't get her, then no one else can either."