𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐋𝐘 𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐒 - 𝐃.𝐌.

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I shared yet another kiss with Cedric before we left the tower.

I didn't give Draco and Samantha anymore of my attention from there.

I walked the halls to get to my dorm after parting with Cedric, passing the boys dorms on the way.

I was walking as quickly as possible until I was frightened by a sound.

A terrifying sound.

A loud agonizing scream.

A scream of pain not pleasure.

It lasted at least five seconds.

It was followed by the sound of crying, and sobbing.

This wasn't a girl, this was a boy's scream.

I stopped for a moment, listening to the sound.

I shook it off, or... at least tried to.

I kept walking and the sound resurfaced.

Another scream of pain coming from the same location.

It sounded like it was coming from Draco's dorm.

A rush of nausea overcame me. I could've vomited right there.

I kept walking without thinking about it anymore. I tried my best to silence my thoughts.

It couldn't be Draco.

What would he even be screaming about?

Its not him

I kept telling myself.

Forget about it.

I arrived back at my dorm. I studied for most of the night.

We have a test tomorrow, I want to ace it. Make myself feel accomplished.

After I finished, I collapsed into bed and fell asleep instantly.

~

I wake up this morning with the same thought I left on last night.

Who was screaming last night?

Was I the only one who heard that?

I got ready quickly and made it to class earlier than normal.

I doodled in my notebook, waiting for class to start.

I sketched some new clothing pieces I would like to wear when I model next. I drew about five different pieces before I saw Draco walk into the classroom.

He looked completely normal.

He acted completely normal.

It wasn't Draco that was screaming.

So still, I question what I heard.

Towards the end of class, I was called up to Professor Snape's desk.

I walked up, not knowing whether I should feel scared or excited.

"I need your help with something if you are able." Snape said.

"Of course." I reply.

"Perfect score on your test." he handed me my paper, "But not only that. You have the highest grade in my class. Mr. Malfoy has been struggling lately and I can't help but suggest that you... maybe meet up and help him out." he explains.

I think to myself what an awful idea that would be. But it would be great for me to make a better impression by helping someone else's grades as well.

"I can do that." I agree.

"Good." he dismisses me.

The day goes on, surprisingly fast.

I wonder when I should speak to Draco about me tutoring him.

More importantly, I don't know how Cedric will react to that.

I don't even know if i'm ready to actually speak to Draco again.

I will go to the tower tonight. If I happen to see Draco, it'll be my sign to speak to him.

I talked to Cedric at dinner, we talked about school, classmates, other personal things. Everything you would want to open up to your new boyfriend about.

I walked around the school with him until he had to go to bed.

I use my advantage of being able to stay up later than the rest of the students often. Ever since my breakup with Draco, I have been taking strolls around the school.

I would talk to the portraits on the wall and have conversations with them. They may just be in a frame, but I find them to be great company.

The astronomy tower is what i've been avoiding the most.

I know Draco spends time up there a lot.

I went back to my dorm, and got changed into some more comfortable clothes before I finally visit the tower.

Loose black pajama shorts and a green sweatshirt will do for tonight.

I didn't put shoes on, I just had calf socks.

Might not be the best idea but I figured it could help me be more quiet for this late at night.

I arrived at the stairs and I noticed Draco up there. I couldn't see exactly what he was doing until I was completely up.

Then...

I gasped.