The Forbidden Boy

Chapter 13

Draco and I never went to sleep that night. We just enjoyed our company as we looked into the stars. I never wanted that night to end. I just wanted to be in his arms and admire him. I knew when the sun rose I can't be around him, I can't hold his hand or kiss him. I just have to sit back and watch the girls jump on him like he's a toy. And it hurts. It hurts seeing someone you love being surrounded by pretty girls that you know can take him in a minute.
"Estella, are you okay?" Draco said as he sat up.
"Yea I'm fine love." I said as I adjusted myself.
"I just hope diggory won't tell anyone about us or I'm gonna make sure that's the last thing he saw." He said as he clenched his fist. I just looked down. I hate being in secret, but I rather be in secret than not have him at all.
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"So you and Malfoy, huh?" Cedric said as he passed me by the hallways.
"Please don't tell anyone." I begged as I punched him in the arm. "He doesn't want anyone to know."
"Why would he keep you a secret? Your stunning." He said as he looked up and down at me.
"How are you and Cho?" I said trying to change the subject.
"Oh yea, me and her are doing fine I guess. She's getting a little clingy though." He said shrugging.
"Don't most guys like that type of thing?" I asked as I raised one eyebrow up.
"Yeah, but I'm not most guys Coleman." He said confidently. Sometimes I just want to smack that smirk he has on his face.
"Oh shut up. Better appreciate what you got till she's gone Diggory." I said as walked away.
I finally made my way to my Defense Against the Dark Arts. DADA is one of my favorites, mainly because Hagrid is one of my favorite professors. He's one of the few who made me feel welcome in this big but beautiful school. I never would've made it, if it wasn't for him.
"Ah, hello Coleman. How are you today?" He asked as he patted my back.
"Im doing fine, how about you." I said as I gave him a smile.
"Pretty good myself." He said as I walked into the crowd of students. I found my group of friends ; Harry, Caroline, Hermione, Ron, and Maggie. I gave them a wave as I made my way towards them.
"Hey guys." I smiled. I tried to avoid eye contact with Harry, things are still pretty awkward around us.
"Hey Estella, can we talk in private after class?" Harry asked as he pulled me to the side.
"Sure." I said relieved that the tension between us is finally over. I actually don't mind being related to him, we've been close for some time now that it feels like we've been family all along.

This entire class I was scanning the crowds for Draco, but I couldn't find him. No one seemed to be paying attention to me so I walked away from them and went looking for him. I kept searching for him, I kept walking till I reached the forbidden forest. I took a breath before walking further. I hated the feeling that forest gives me, it smells like burnt woods like a fire has been put out everytime I walk towards it. This time I went all the way in, I was determined to find him.

As I walked in further, I could hear two voices overlapping each other. It sounded like a guy and a girl. I used the Disillusionment Charm on myself before walking further, hoping they wouldn't smell the perfume I sprayed on earlier this morning.

" I know I cant be around her, but I want to be. Nothing you can say to change that." I heard. It sounded like Draco, so I speed up a bit.

"But you have too. Voldemort said we have to 'date' a bit until your mission is over." Samantha said as she crossed her arms together.

"In your dreams Riddle." Draco spat. "I rather be dead than date you."  Samantha rolled her eyes at him.

"Don't you get it? It's either you, or her." She said. "Do you smell that?" She asked sniffing around .
Shit I'm so dead. I thought. I need to get out of here before she notices.

I can see a smile on Draco's face, but that smile was quickly swiped away. He knows I'm here. "No I don't." Draco said trying his best to cover my trace up.

"Ugh, it smells like roses." She said in disgust. She faced her head back to Draco. "We will discuss this more after class, or would you rather have a talk with Voldemort?" She said as she began to walk away.

"Fine." He said.

"Aren't you coming?" She asked him, turning her head back at him.

"I will, don't wait up on me." He said. She gave him a quick node as she walked away. I waited till she's gone to make my appearance.

"Come out Ella." Draco said clearly annoyed. "I know you're here. Your wearing the perfume I love." He said looking at my direction. I couldn't help but smile.

"Okay.." I said as I broke the charm. "I'm sorry Draco, I know I shouldn't be here, I was just worried about you when I didn't see you in class." I said as I looked at the ground. Scared of what he would say.

"Bloody hell Coleman, you know what would've happen if Riddle saw you? She would've killed you on the spot!! This is why I want us to be a secret, I can't let them take you form me, or use you as an advantage!" He screamed, holding my shoulders.

"I'm sorry" I said weakly. I didn't know what else to say. He was right. Everything he said was true, I have to learn to keep my feelings for him under control. I can't risk him being in danger, I would hate myself. I started crying. I don't know why I was crying, maybe it all hit me. Maybe reality finally struct.

"Hey, hey baby it's okay." He said as he traced his thumb on my check and pulled me into a hug. "I know shit is tough right now, but I promise once this is all over, I'm urs and I don't care who knows." He whispered. "I just want you safe, so please trust me, and let me do what I have to do." He said as he played with my hair. I couldn't respond back, I didn't have anything to respond with.