Double Trouble

Chapter 11- You Are My Forever

Draco's POV

As we were walking back to the common room, Potter pulls me aside. Veronica looks back and I gave her a gesture to wait.
"Malfoy. I need a word."
"What is it Potter? Where's Sage?"
"That's actually what I want to talk to you about. Look, I appreciate you caring so much for them both. I care for Veronica as well, but I know my place. Why are you so concerned about Sage as well?" I looked at Veronica as she drops her head and starts picking her nails. I grabbed his shoulder and pulled him a little further away from Veronica.
"Potter, they're in just as much if not more in danger than you."  His eyes grew big.
"I don't understand. Voldemort wants to KILL me. How are they in more danger?"
I took a deep breath. I hate talking about this situation. I could tell he was starting to get nervous.
"Did Sage ever tell you about their father?"
"Yes. It's awful"
"Yes. Well. They kidnapped Ronnie. The death eaters. They brought her back to the manor and...and. V-Voldemort knows who they are. They've been in hiding since then and well he knows there's two of them. They forced the marking on her."
"What do you mean force?" I could tell he was starting to get frustrated.
" I mean. I mean he crucioed her to the point where she had no energy to move. So my father-"
"Your FATHER?"
"Don't raise your voice at me! I had nothing to do with this. I'm sorry my father decided to join this lifestyle. Trust me if I had any other way I wouldn't be here." He dropped his face still with anger in his eyes.
"I know. I'm sorry. I just don't want this life for them."
"I know. and that is why I've been so anxious about them leaving my sight. I don't mean to step on your toes, but I didn't want to stress you out and feel like you have to be more worried for someone else's life."  I looked to see if Veronica was still in sight. She was rubbing her marking on her arm with what looks like guilt and regret.
Potter then places his hand on my shoulder and I looked at him with a disgusted face. Not used to this close of contact with him.
"Thank you. Thank you for protecting them. I can't help but to think this happened because of you, but also this would have happened anyway. So thank you for at least trying." He walks away and I started to feel more upset. I walked over to Veronica who perked up once she saw me.
"Draco-."
"Ronnie. I can't do this."
"What?"
"I'm the reason for all of this. I'm the reason why they found you. If I never opened the vanishing cabinet...I can't. I don't want to keep hurting you."
"Draco. You didn't hurt me. They would have found me anyway."
"But I made it easy for them. I'm the reason why that mark is on your arm." I aggressively pulled her arm up and she snatched it back.
"How can you say any of this? How can you do this to me? You had no choice but to do this. I would rather die than have you die, wanna know why? Because I love you and that's what you do when you love someone. You're willing to sacrifice yourself for them. Why don't you love me?" She's yelling at this point. Thankfully no one is around. I'm holding onto her words.
She loves me.
"Why don't I love you? Damn it Ronnie. I'm the one who BEGGED for another assignment. Because I love you so much. You think I had a choice? I would rather not die because I want to spend forever with you. For fucks sake I dream every night what it would be like to grow old with you. When I think of my life, you are the first thing I think of. You know why I said for you to stay away? Because I love you and the thought of something happening to you just kills me. I would die over and over for you any day." She starts to cry. Every word I spoke the tears came pouring down faster. She buries her face into my chest and I couldn't help but hold her. Of course, I don't want her to leave me. I don't even know how to live my life without her.

Veronica's POV

I woke up in the morning to Draco's tight grip around my waist. I smiled and buried my face deeper into my pillow.
"Draco in the girls' common room. Again? I would hate for someone to find out." Daphne said walking into the room.
"And I would hate for Snape to find out you used a spell to see someone's answers on the test." Draco said with his eyes still shut.
"You wouldn't."
"Then I suggest you keep your mouth shut." Daphne rolls her eyes and storms off.
"Damn. You're evil in the mornings." I said trying to get out of bed. He pulls me in tighter making it hard to move.
"Only when dealing with idiots." I began to frown. He opened one eye to look at my face and closed it again.
"Sorry. I was just joking."
"I know. But maybe she's right. I mean you've been in here for a couple of night. What if we do get caught."
"Then come to the boys. We will switch off on the dorms."
"Draco. I'm serious. No matter how much I love sleeping next to you. I would hate for anything to happen. Besides, Milly is right next to me. What's the worst that can happen? I fall out of bed?" His eyes are opened staring at the ceiling. He was silent for a couple of minutes.
"No. You're right. I'm sorry. I'll let you sleep alone. Just...just promise me that-"
"I'll be in the common room waiting for you." I said and kissed his nose. He gave me a smile and got out of bed with me. I threw on my Slytherin cardigan and skirt and head down to the Great Hall.