Two Sisters, Two Loves

What The Guys Think

*Draco’s Point of View*
  I tossed and turned all through the night. I laid on my back, just staring at the ceiling. My thoughts drifted between my family and here. It’s so hard for me to leave home every year, just wondering if my parents are all right. If the Da-… Nevermind. I thought about last night with Kenzie. It felt good just being near her. She’s always so full of life and it reminds me that I shouldn’t be trapped in the shadows. My family doesn’t deserve it. Nobody does. In all honesty, I’ve been in love with her for years. I always acted up so that she or anyone else for that matter, never found out I liked her. I would have never imagined that she would like someone like me. Always being a jerk to everyone and acting cocky for my friends. Whenever I looked at her, she seemed to see right through me. Just daring for me to take action behind my words. It was so hard focusing in classes all week, having her nearby, glancing at me through the corner of her eye. Whenever I was around her, her sister and their friends. She acted like she wanted nothing to do with me the same way I do to her, but her eyes glistened with longing. I knew she cared about me too and I decided it was now or never. I could’ve planned getting her alone better, but behind her defensive behavior, I could feel her surrendering herself. Just allowing me to be close to her. When I finally kissed her, I was overwhelmed with emotion. I never believed I would actually get to be able to.
  I kicked the blankets off of me, getting dressed quietly to avoid waking Crabbe, Goyle and Blaise. I didn’t bother shutting the door to our dorm and left the common room without a second glance. I reached the stairs that lead to Gryffindor tower, but I didn’t want to head up empty handed. I glanced out one of the openings on the closest hallway and saw a lonely, purple daisy growing on a vine. I plucked the delicate flower from the plant and held it up in the light. Smiling, I headed back towards the stairs when I heard soft humming wafting from the hallway I had come from. Curiosity encouraged me to find the source. Holding my breath, I walked toe to heel, keeping as quiet as possible, only to discover Kenzie sitting in the window. She was leaned up against the wall, humming to herself and gazing at the landscape.
  “Good morning,” I said gently, walking up and sitting beside her.
  She gave me a warm smile, “Good morning, Draco.”
  Seeing her smile made me smile. I love seeing her happy. I took her hand in mine, placing the flower gently in her fingers.
  “Thank you,” she said bashfully, her cheeks dusted with pink, “It’s beautiful.”
  I brushed her hair away from her face, “You’re welcome.”
  I wrapped my arm around her shoulders, pulling her against me. Having her in my arms felt like Heaven.
  “What are you doing up so early?” I asked her.
   She chuckled, “I should be asking you the same thing.”
  “I couldn’t sleep. Haven’t been able to have a whole lot lately.”
  I started flashing back to this last summer and my stomach turned to knots.
  She was looking at me, worriedly, “Is everything all right?”
  I masked my fear and smiled to show her I was all right, “It’s fine. Just haven’t been sleeping well, that’s all.”
  She hugged me tightly with her head resting on my shoulder. I held her tightly to me, sighing contentedly.
  I looked down at her, “Kenzie?”
  Her eyelids flashed open as she looked up at me. I pressed my lips to hers, feeling her muscles relax as she gave in. Nothing else seemed to exist anymore. It was just her and I in our own universe. I broke the kiss to look at her, taking the flower and putting it behind her ear.
  “Beautiful,” I breathed.
  Her face became flushed with red and she giggled, having difficulty looking me in the eye. It seemed so hard to believe that just a few days ago, we would be snapping at and avoiding each other as a cover only our friends would see, but here we are. Me, of all people, having the chance to make her smile in a way no one else could. I caressed her face, turning her to face me as I leaned to kiss her again. Our moment was ruined when we heard the Weasley twins approaching. Their voices echoing down the hallway we were in.
  “Damn it,” I muttered, but smiled at her, “We’ll have to meet again later, love.”
  She nodded a bit sadly and I kissed her cheek. I stood up, listening for the sense of direction their voices were coming from. I realized they were coming down the stairs from Gryffindor tower, so I headed to the opposite end of the corridor. When I was out of sight, I leaned up against the wall, feeling unsure of myself. This secrecy thing is already really difficult. I don’t care if Blaise and the others practically shun me if they found out, but I would not be able to live with myself if those she cares about disown her, including her sister. Or if HE found out about her. I shook the thought from my mind.
  “Don’t think like that, Malfoy,” I scolded myself, “He’ll never get his hands on her.”
  I listened to Kenzie talk to the twins and waited until they left to head to the great hall myself. I sighed in frustration. This is going to be hard, but I believe it will be worth it.
*Neville’s point of View*
  Where is dang toad? I’ve been up since six thirty looking for Trevor and still no luck. I peered underneath the couch in the common room, hoping he’d be there. Of course I was wrong.
  “Morning, Neville.”
  I looked up from the couch, “Morning. Hey, Kenzie. You haven’t seen Trevor have you?”
  She laughed and shook her head, “You lost him again?”
  I sighed and nodded, “He always gets away from me.”
  I watched as she pulled out her wand, “Have you ever tried it this way? Accio Trevor.”
  I stared at her in surprise as my runaway pet flew from the bookshelf and into her hand. She walked over and placed Trevor in my hands.
  I couldn’t help but laugh, “I actually haven’t. Even if I did, it probably wouldn’t work knowing my luck. Thanks, Kenzie.”
  She smiled, “No problem.”
  We stood in silence for a few minutes. The only sound was Trevor’s soft croaking.
  “Hey, Kenzie?”
  She looked at me, “Yes?”
  I gulped, “I was curious about something. Do you think you can help me out?”
  “Sure.”
  I can’t believe I’m asking her this, “Um… Does... Does your...” He cleared his throat, “Does Krista have a crush on Fred or George?”
  “No. They’re more like brothers to us. Why do you ask?” she asked me.
  I just shook his head. I didn’t want to admit anything yet, “No reason. Just wondering.”
  She looked at me suspiciously. I excused myself and ran up the boys’ staircase before she could ask me anything else. I know how protective Kenzie is with Krista and vice versa. Not to mention Fred and George wouldn’t mind a good hunt to protect both of them. I kind of regret not introducing myself to Krista sooner. I don’t care that she’s a Hufflepuff, she’s just like me. Really shy, but still likes to have fun. I see her around, but I have only shyly said “Hello.” I placed Trevor in his tank and got dressed for the day.
  As I left the dorm, I stared back at my brat of a toad, “Stay, Trevor!”
  I don’t know why I bother. He’ll just get out again. He always does. I headed down to the great hall, finding the castle fairly empty. I walked inside, to see only a couple dozen other students. I looked toward the end of the Gryffindor table and saw Kenzie and Krista with the twins. I approached them cautiously, still a bit embarrassed about what I asked Kenzie earlier. She and the twins noticed me straight away. It took a minute for Krista to realize I’m standing here.
  “Good morning, Krista,” I said shyly, looking down at my feet.
  “Hey, Neville.”
  I wasn’t sure what to say, especially since Kenzie and the twins were sitting there listening. Immediately Kenzie offered to let me sit with them. I took her on her offer, but her, Fred and George stood up as I sat down.
  “We’ll be back in a bit, Krista,” Kenzie grinned deviously.
  I wasn’t sure what was going on, but I think Kenzie took the hint from earlier and wanted to give me the chance to talk to her sister for myself. Even with them not around, it was still pretty awkward for the both of us.
  Krista tried to break the ice, “Sooo…”
  I gulped. Scared I’ll mess up, “You look really nice today.”
  Color flowed to her cheeks, “Oh, thank you.”
  I took a leap of confidence and eased my eyes up to her. I smiled a bit embarrassedly, “You’re welcome... Hey, Krista?”
  She looked at me with a trace of bashfulness, “Yes, Neville?”
  “I… I was wondering if… If you-“
 “Hey, Neville!” Someone called from the entrance, “Your toad is in Binns’ classroom!”
   Damn it. I sighed in frustration, face palming.
  Krista giggled, “Neville, you need to keep that thing on a leash.”
  I chuckled nervously, “It’s not a bad idea. Uh…?”
  “Just ask me later,” she smiled.
  I have such horrible luck, “All right. I’ll see you around.”
  “Okay.”
  I got up and ran out of the great hall to get my burden of responsibility. I swear I’m going to end up shackling that toad in its own specially created dungeon. Then again, with my luck, he’ll break out of that too. I’ll never impress Krista at this rate. My only chance is inside help and only one person can help me. Let’s hope she doesn’t chase me off due to her protectiveness…