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then prove it. [ her voice was steady, but there was a playful edge hidden beneath her serious expression. she folded her arms over her chest, standing tall as if daring him to make a move. her gaze never wavered from his, watching every little shift in his face, waiting to catch even the slightest hesitation. she knew she already had him, knew that he was hers just as much as she was his, but that didn’t mean she wouldn’t make him work for it. pressing her lips together to suppress the smirk threatening to break through, she tilted her head slightly, feigning indifference. she wanted to see what he would do, how far he’d go just to convince her of something she already believed. would he get frustrated? or would he actually take the challenge seriously, making some grand gesture just to shut her up? ] so that i can have you.

@stellarsangre 
            
            but i'm your idiot,, ( the spark in his eyes had returned,, only this time,, it was brighter than before. he already looked so much healthier,, his demeanor so much more relaxed, and all she had done was tell him she loved him. ) if you'll have me?? ( he added tentatively,, after his cheesy remark spoken with confidence. there was only one girl he wanted to flirt with,, only one girl he wanted to kiss, only one girl he wanted to love. )

was all of this really necessary for us to finally admit what’s been so obvious? [ she huffed, frustration lacing her voice as she smacked his arm—not too hard, but enough to make her point. the weight of the past days, the sleepless nights, the aching uncertainty still clung to her, and she could feel it bubbling to the surface. her eyes, still glassy with unshed tears, searched his face before she scoffed, shaking her head. ] did you really need me to fall apart? to scream in your face that i’ve always loved you? [ her voice cracked slightly, but she ignored it, jaw tightening as she fought against the emotions clawing at her chest. ] you’re such an idiot, [ she whispered, though there was no real bite to her words—only exhaustion, only relief. ]

@stellarsangre 
            
            ( he didn't stop her,, he knew she needed space and time to think about whatever had been bothering her so much. he wasn't sure what she expected from him— she wasn't communicating properly with him, and that was where majority of the upcoming issues lied. a weary sigh left his lips, and he pinched the bridge of his nose and began to write his essay )

[ she straightened up, an unexpected chill settling over her as the warmth of the moment faded too quickly. suddenly, the space between them felt heavier, almost suffocating. she took a few steps back, her fingers twitching at her sides, unsure of what to do with them. his reaction had thrown her off—whatever she had expected, it wasn’t this. her throat tightened, and she forced herself to speak, her voice quieter than before. ] maybe i should just… head back to my dorm and lie down for a bit.

@stellarsangre 
            
            ( his perplexity multiplied when she slipped a piece of chocolate into his mouth,, the heat building up at the back of his neck. ) why would i want to end my friendship with you?? ( he asked, growing rather frustrated with how weird she was behaving. ) is there something you want to tell me?? ( he asked,, setting down his quill,, crossing his arms over his chest and giving her his undivided attention. ) mcgonagall wants this stupid essay done by tomorrow— so i'm a little preoccupied, but i'm not mad at you, nor do i want to end our friendship— it means the word to me, you know it. ( he clarified, picking up his essay, crumpling it and flinging it into the wastepaper bin. )

@nottIegacy 
            
            ( he pinched the bridge of his nose,, sighing in slight frustration from constantly being asked this question. ) draco... draco malfoy,, ring any bells? ( the gryffindor asked dryly. )

who's your cousin? *he asked, throwing his cigarette onto the floor with a raised eyebrow at their words.* 

@nottIegacy 
            
            my cousin,, ( the gryffindor replied,, gesturing to the entrance of the slytherin common room. ) is he in there??

@stellarsangre 
            
            maybe i should... ( he replied absent-mindedly,, her words not fully registering in his mind. he had zoned out,, lost in his own thought,, and had he been focusing, and not daydreaming,, he would have understood what she had just said. his hand held her waist,, and he slowly swayed to the music,, eyes closed as he imagined holding her in a manner that depicted a relationship deeper than just friendship. )

maybe you should tell her that you love her, [ she said, and the second the words left her mouth, she felt something inside her collapse. for the first time in her life, she understood what it felt like to be dying without actually dying. she saw it—the flicker of fear in his eyes, the undeniable love he held for the girl he was speaking about. and it hurt. she had always hoped, always believed, that he would never truly love someone. that she would never have to face this moment.. but was he really moving on this soon? her breath caught as she lifted her head, the weight in her chest pressing down harder than ever. she hadn’t even realized her eyes had filled with tears until she looked at him, the blurry edges of his face making the reality of it all even worse. ]

@stellarsangre 
            
            it's like you took the words right out of my mouth,, ( he murmured,, not giving her words a second thought. perhaps that was what best friends were— they understood each other perfectly. his brows furrowed slightly,, wondering how the hell she had managed to understand exactly what he was going through,, exactly what occupied his mind. his chin rested on her head, the scent of her sweet vanilla shampoo ensnaring his senses. )

[ she barely spared him a glance, lazily stretching her arms before leaning back with a smirk. ] nah, i’ll pass, babygirl, [ she drawled, the nickname dripping with sarcasm as she waved a dismissive hand. ] but hey, keep dreaming.

@stellarsangre 
            
            just ask those other girls... ( he lowered his voice, biting his lip to stop himself from laughing at the absurdity of flirting with his best friend,, of even allowing the conversation to get to this point. ) i'll leave the rest all up to your imagination.. 

don’t mind me .. [ she tapped a finger against her chin, pretending to be deep in thought before her gaze flickered back to him, amusement dancing in her eyes. ] i’m just trying to figure out if you actually think i wouldn’t be able to satisfy you.. or if you’re just covering up a serious lack of courage.. [ her lips curled into a slow smirk as she leaned in just slightly, voice dropping to a whisper. ] who knows, maybe you have a small dick.. what a shame .. but it’s okay, you can tell me. i won’t laugh—much.