FORBIDDEN FEELINGS

Chapter 38- Malfoy's Birthday Present

As I'm getting ready for bed, I look at myself in the mirror. Oh god, my hickey is so red right now. How am I going to hide this from Hermione? I search my bag for a jumper. I pull one out and quickly throw it on. It just about covers it up.

"Are you wearing a jumper to bed?" Hermione asks in the doorway.

"Yeah. It's quite cold tonight, isn't it?"

"No. Not at all. It's actually pretty warm"

"Oh. Well I think it's pretty cold"

She nods slowly.

The next morning, I decide to curl my hair because the hickey will look like a burn from that if anyone spots it. I try and cover it up with concealer but it's not doing a great job.

There's a Summer Ball at the end of the month, so Hermione and I go to Diagon Alley to find the perfect dress. As I'm trying one of the dresses on Hermione says "What's that?" pointing at my hickey.

"Oh. I think that might be a burn from my curlers" I produce a nervous laugh.

"Oh, I thought it was a love bite or something"

"A love bite? Who would've given me one of them?"

"I don't know, it just really looks like one"

"Well, it's not"

She looks away. I might've been a bit rude but I'm not telling her the truth.

It's now Wednesday 1st June.

-Hermione's POV-

I am walking back from the library and I spot Malfoy coming towards me. He barges straight into my shoulder. "Ow!" I shout as it really hurts.

"Watch where you're going, Granger" he snaps.

"You walked into me" I look at his neck and I see a bright red love bite. I wonder who gave him that. Probably Pansy.

"How dare you talk to me like that, you filthy little mud blood"

I scoff and walk away. I don't want to start an argument with this idiot.

-Jessa's POV-

It's now Sunday 5th June, Malfoy's birthday.

I'm walking into the Hall for dinner and I'm stood next to Malfoy. I look at him and form a sweet smile. He just rolls his eyes and smirks. We make our way to our separate tables, remaining eye contact. He grins. He looks amazing today. Pansy wraps her arm around him. Great. He looks a bit uncomfortable though.

After dinner, I'm walking with Hermione back to our dorm and I say "Wait, I need a wee. You can go back though"

"Okay, I'll meet you at the dorm" she replies.

As I'm walking to the toilets, I see Malfoy on his own. I gesture him to come over. He makes his way towards me and I grip onto his tie, pulling him closer. "Happy Birthday" I say.

"Have you got me a gift?" he asks.

"Yes. Follow me"

He bites his lip and I take his hand and pull him into a storage cupboard. He shuts the door behind him. "What's the present then?" he questions impatiently.

"I'll show you"

I hold his jaw and snog him. He grabs onto my waist and pulls me in closer. This snog lasts for a while. We even go for a round two. He takes of his jumper and I unbutton his shirt. I then stroke down his chest slowly.

"Hurry up. I have a party to get ready for" he complains.

What? I pause.

"What party?" I ask.

"My birthday party, obviously"

"And I'm not invited?"

"Of course not, you're a Gryffindor"

"But we're a thing"

He starts laughing.

"Just forget it" I say, barging into his shoulder.

As I open the door, he asks "Where are you going?"

"Enjoy your little party. I hope you get fucking drunk and shag Pansy and get some sort of STD, I bet she has loads of them. She's been round all the boys in Slytherin. But I bet you're her favourite. You're everyone's bloody favourite"

"No. She doesn't have an STD. I would know. And yes, I will do exactly what you said. I bet Pansy would shag me better than you ever would"

"You're just going to use me. I'm leaving!" I shout in an angry tone, pushing him further into the cupboard.

He howls, mocking me.

"Do you think this is a joke? You're a dick" a tear runs down my cheek. "We're over" I slam the door in his face and run to my dorm.