Opposites Attract

Chapter five: His soft side

Friday. 7:30. I woke up extra early today. I was feeling pretty good. I jumped in the shower and washed up. When I got out I blew dry my hair and curled it and I put some concealer over small blemishes on my face. Putting eyeliner under my eyes and mascara on my eyelashes I heard foot steps. Hermione walks in.
Hermione-"You're up early. What time did you go to bed last night you were so quiet.?"
I was nervous to tell her that I let Malfoy come into my room.
Y/N-"I was studying." I said while getting into my uniform.
Hermione-"I'm going to work on my project..meet you at breakfast?"
Y/N-"Okay see you then" I said and she walked out. I sprayed my perfume and looked at myself in the mirror for a while. I sigh.
Y/N-"Man you really do look gross." I said aloud to myself.
Ron-"What did I ever do to you?" I turn to see Ron standing at my doorway smiling.
Y/N-"I didn't see you there Ron I'm sorry" I giggle. "What are you doing?"
Ron-"Coming to see if you're getting breakfast. Harry and Hermione are already there."
Y/N-"Yeah I'm coming." Ron and I make our way to the Great Hall and as soon as we are about to go in I hear a familiar voice and whip my head around.
Draco-"Did you see his face. I don't know what Dumbledore was doing letting all these filthy Mudbloods in the school."
I look at Ron and roll my eyes. Turning back to him he sees me and stops with his friends.
Draco-"Oh..hey clumsy" he says smiling.
It really bothers me how mean he is when people are with him, but when no one else is around he almost seems decent.
I didn't say anything I just took Rons arm and start to walk in.
Draco-"What's wrong got nothing to say? Let you're feet do all the work? Must be why you always stumble around like a spider on roller skates."
Ron-"Piss of Malfoy." Ron spits back at him.
Draco-"Got a Weasley to defend you huh Y/L/N?"
Y/N-"Mind your own business as*hole." I said and me and Ron went to sit with Harry and Hermione.
Y/N-"He really has some nerve."
Ron-"Just ignore him. You know how he is."
Y/N-"Yeah. I guess" I eat my breakfast as the three of them talk. I zone them out thinking about him. How could he just act like that. He seemed nice last night. I thought he was changing...I guess I was wrong. My day went on and I didn't look at him at all during lunch. Potions class was next. I didn't want to go in early this time incase he went in and I was the only one there with him, so I waited in the bathroom. Class starts soon so I started to head out when I hear two girl come in the bathroom talking.
Girl#1-"Oh my goddd really!"
G#2-"Yeah!! I mean when Malfoy said that he made it so he could do the project with her I didn't expect that!
G#1-"Wow!!"
My eyes shot up. I couldn't believe what I heard. Why would Draco purposely want me to pick him. All he's done is bully me since year one. I was so confused.
G#2-"Don't say anything to anyone though because I over heard it from Crabbe and Goyle."
G#1-"I promise I won't" they walked out and I stepped out of the stall. What the hell. I'm definitely going to be late for class. I walk in and I'm greeted by Professor Snape.
PS-"You're late miss Y/L/N"
Y/N-"I know it won't happen again. I'm sorry sir"
Professor Snape-"See me after class please." I nod my head and have a seat.
Hermione-"Where were you? You disappeared."
Y/N-"I had to use the bathroom"
Professor Snape-"Alright ladies and gentlemen today we are going to have independent time to work on your project. You don't have to partner up today" I take out my book and open up to read. I can't focus. Dracos words keep running around in my brain. I look over at him and he's quietly reading. I still don't understand why he'd want to work with me on the project, especially if he's so rude. There is no way I'm doing anything in this class today. I keep looking at him. How peaceful and handsome he looks. But then he opens his big mouth and you want nothing to do with him. He looked over at me and I rolled my eyes and look away and continue to read.
Dracos POV.

I got to class early but she wasn't there. I sat down and got ready to work. I knew that she would be upset with what I said and I thought that me doing work early would cheer her up. I don't mean to hurt certain people. I just can't control it. Everyone is in their seats and Y/N still isn't here. After about five minutes she comes into the class room. Her hair pushed in front of her face. And she doesn't look at me. For most of the class she didn't look at me either, But when she finally did I can see her face this time. Soft skin and her big eyes looking at over at me. She looks like she could cry. She looks away.
End of Dracos POV.
When the class is dismissed I stay behind like Snape had told me too.
Professor Snape-"Miss Y/L/N I wanted to let you know I'm letting you off with a warning because I know you aren't usually late. Would you mind telling me where you were?"
I looked down at the ground trying to fight back the tears.
Y/N-"In the bathroom sir" I say in a quiet voice.
Professor Snape-"Very well.  You can leave now. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me" I nodded my head and walked out of the room letting the tears fall from my eyes. I look up to see Draco standing in the hall. I'm surprised.
Back to Dracos POV. I'm waiting for her. I press my back up against the wall. I don't know what to say. I want to say I'm sorry and how bad I feel. I hear the door open and I lean off the wall. She looks up at me. I see tears streaming down her face as more still fall out. "What do you want" she says as she starts to walk away while wiping her face with the sleeve of her robe. I didn't expect her to be crying. I was caught off guard.
Draco-" I ... I just.."
Y/N-"Okay then." She said while sniffling as she walks away.
Draco-"Wait I...I thought we could work on the project."
Y/N-"That's why you were waiting?... look Malfoy I can do it all on my own. You don't need to do it it's fine. Back you your POV. I said turning away. I wanted to cry even harder just looking at him hurts. He walks close to me and grabs my arms gently.
Draco-"But I do want to work on it with you."
Dracos POV. I said looking into her puffy eyes. She looked up at me standing there. She wasn't as tall as everyone else in our year. She was quite short. She looked down at her shoes and played with them by moving her feet. She looked back up at me.
Back to your POV.
Y/N-"Are you being honest or did you just do it to get under my skin.?" I asked, waiting for a serious answer.
Draco-"Do what?"
Y/N-"You..you spelled the hat so I'd choose your name. His mouth opened a little and his eyes widened. He didn't respond he let go of my arms. "Well..did you?"
Draco-"Yes." He said now looking down at his shoes.
Y/N-"You don't have to be embarrassed Draco. Just be honest. When I ask...why did you pick me? And why would you want to when you've been nothing but mean to me?"
Draco-"I did it because I feel like I can talk to you.."
Y/N-"You do nothing but talk Draco."
Draco-"I mean...like I can really talk to you. Like about personal things. I don't know that sounds stupid." His cheeks turned pink and he looks down.
Y/N-"That's not stupid Draco, But why me?"
Draco-"I don't know okay?" He stepped back.
Y/N-"Okay I understand. Look why don't we take a break from working for tonight and meet up tomorrow in the library after lunch?"
Draco-"Alright." He said giving me a half smile.
Y/N-"Bye"
Draco-"Bye." I head back to my room and spend the rest of the night talking with my friends while the thoughts of Draco Malfoy consumed me.