Red Rose-Draco Malfoy

7 - B l o n d e B o y

Amelia

The days felt as though they were dragging on forever, the same on repeat over and over again, things were getting worse at Hogwarts, and I hadn't seen Draco since that night which was over a week ago, and I hadn't left my dorm. All I could think of was what I would have to become, and there was a consent-heavy feeling on my chest.

I lay in my bed listing to the rain tapping on my window as it gets heavier and heavier. A cold breeze still managing to come through I shizer getting goosebumps all over my skin. I reach over and grab the glass of water that sits on my bedside table, I bring the glass to my mouth before I hear a faint knock at my door.

My voice still raspy I say gently "come in" the door slowly creaks open and there stands the tall blond boy.

He slowly walked over to me and sat on the bed, just staring at me, slowly his cologne filled up the room, his hand resting on my leg and his sliver eyes meeting mine." what are you doing here." I mumbled slowly moving my leg and sitting up against my bed.

"Where have you been, I haven't seen you." he looked at me I think I saw a little bit of concern in his eyes

I didn't say anything my eyes slowly starting to fill up with tears as I moved my body and laid on my side resting my head on my pillow as a tear rolled down over my nose and landed on the pillow.

I felt him move closer to me his hand slowly resting on my arm. I looked up at him, his hair moved over and fell on his face.

I closed my eyes as another tear falls down, as his hand met my face, shivers ran down my body I opened my eyes and meets his.

I moved over before I could do anything he was laying next to me. I laid my head on his chest, and let out a small sob and I knew he knew why I was upset he himself was a Deather at only 16.

We didn't say anything, he was just there

my eyes slowly began to shut again, as much as I didn't like him I think my heart was telling me different from what I knew was right. I felt somewhat safe as I fell deeper into his chest letting go of what I was thinking. I heard him whispering under his breath ever so faintly I could hardly make out what he was saying

"I won't let him hurt you."I am sure that's what he said

I woke up still laying on his chest, I jumped up not really remembering I was with him. I looked over at Olivia's bed, and of course, she wasn't there she hadn't been here for most of the week, she may as well just become a Gryffindor.

I sat up and just looked at him he looked so peaceful sleeping this messy hair falling over his face, and his lips gently parted. he started to move, I moved fastly and ran to the bathroom, I started the water and locked the door.

"Amelia?!" I heard coming from the other side of the door, his voice was deep and raspy.

"I am in the shower!" I shouted, as I slowly stepped into the shower.

I dried myself then started to put my uniform on for the first time in over a week, the tight skirt going up past my hips and sitting just above my knees. I put my tie just around my neck and started on my hair, I gently brushed it and ran the straighter through it.

I looked one more time at myself in the mirror and started to feel overwhelmed, I hadn't left for anything, Olivia would bring me food so I didn't have to leave, I still haven't told her why I was like this I can't bring myself to see the look on her face when she finds out.

I slowly open the door to see Draco still there, sitting up as soon as he heard the door open, I gave him a small smile and turned to my dresser, trying to take a deep breath, my emotions were all over the place. I felt him come over to me, I turned around to meet his eyes.

"are you going to tell me what's wrong huh?"

I sighed "and here I thought you were smart...Huh." I mocked him, I tried not to let him see me like he did last night I hated that I let him see me like that yet again

"You know.." he went on as he sat back on my bed

"Your not that bad are you Willimas." I smiled, we had hated each other but I think... I didn't hate him as much as I think.

"your tie..., come here." his eyes locked into mine. I slowly walked over to him as he towered over me.

"Draco... Dose.. does it hurt." I mumbled as I looked up at him, he finished doing my tie and took a deep breath.

"yes" he answered slowly, he turned away and walked out the door without one look back, and then he was gone.

Another week had passed, and there was only 1 more week until the holidays. But today was the day we had to make our potion in Class. Draco and I adding ingredients in and gently mixing them.

Soon after everyone had smelt theirs it was Dracos turn I felt a little nervous to know what he would smell.

"Mr. Malfoy, please go on," Snape ordered

He moved his head closer to it and got a strong whiff of it, he backed away and mumbled. "strong perform, roses, and.." he froze and looked at me but didn't say anything, I looked away in shock my head was spinning.

"Mrs. Williams." Snape looked at me and moved his head towards the potion I took a deep breath and walked over and bent down and smelt it.

"umm... Cologne, like an expressive one  and some sort of fresh mint." I looked up Olivias eyes on me, I took another deep breath, just trying to understand what happened and why I am sure I smelt Malfoy?

After Class, Olivia and Heriomne just walked past me bumping my arm.

My heart broke a little she was my best friend but it seemed like we were strangers we barely speak anymore. It took a little longer to get all my things together.

The classroom was empty I was sure, I pulled out the chair and sat back down, letting a sigh out and not even realizing a tear was running down my face.

"Amelia." I heard someone say softly, my head turned to see Draco at the door. He came and sat next to me his eyes on me.

"what are you doing in here, come on let's go." but I didn't move, I just lifted my head.

"Why does she hate me," I mumbled under my breath just loud enough so he could hear me.

he looked at me before saying "I don't think she hates you but, it's better to be alone, than with someone that uses you."I smiled at him and slowly got up, remembering the other night where he was there for me when no one was.

"Draco, why are you being so nice to me, or actually being around me," I questioned him.

He stopped in the middle of the hallway, "Because I told you I find you interesting and plus you need me." he had a small smile on his face

"Oh really huh." I teased him

"yes, you do." I smiled back at him, we were heading to the common room before he grabbed my hand and took me a different way. "where are we going, the common room is that way.

"shhh, just wait." I stayed behind him as we made our way to the Astronomy Tower.

"it's beautiful" I had never seen it at night, the cold air giving me shivers down my body, as the stars were shining so brightly.

"Are you cold," He asked, while still looking at the stars his hair blowing in the wind.

"um, ye.." before I could finish he put his blazer over my shoulders and started to point out each star showing me, I couldn't help but smile...

"you're not that bad are you Malfoy."I  giggled, and he smiled.

I felt safe for now.