"(Y/n),
I'm not sure if you wish to hear from me or not, but I was just curious on how you're doing
-Severus"
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It's been one week since I have received that letter from Severus. My mind went blank and confusion swept past me as I read his words. I haven't heard from him in so long, why has he wrote to me out of the blue like this? Is he trying to string me along? Play some kind of sick head game with me? Or perhaps there's a chance he has changed his mind and wants to work on us again. Though, if that is the case, what does he expect me to say? Would I even be interested in that again?
My stomach has been twisted for what feels like an eternity. Not only because I am not sure where my relationship lies with Draco, but also because I have started furthering my Healer training. As all this is folding out before me, I don't even have the chance to talk to my best friend about everything. There was once I time I could tell Draco everything. But now, with coming to the realization of my feelings, or; what I think may be feelings for him. It has become difficult for me to open up to him. Not only do I find our relationship in great turmoil, but I can't even find time to speak with him. Between my training and his long meetings with his father it seems almost hopeless.
After a long day at my internship I find myself walking through the Malfoy's Manor. The room where Mr. Malfoy hold his meeting is closed tightly shut but I can hear the mumbling of Draco's voice barely floating through the wooden walls. I paused in my tracks, staring at the carvings around the framed doorway. I took in a deep breath. I missed him. I'm literally living with him and if I wanted to, I could find some time to talk to him if I didn't feel like he was avoiding me.
"You alright dear?" I jumped at the sound of Narssica's voice. I followed her voice only to see her flicking her wand in the air.
"Yes, I'm fine" I let out the breath I was holding for a moment. I watched a bottle of wine float out of the cupboard, porting itself into two different classes.
"Come, have a drink with me."
"Oh, no thank you-"
"Don't be so polite, sit." She pulled out a chair for me as I hesitantly sat down. The glass of wine slid itself across the pure glass table over to me. I picked it up staring at it uncomfortably. I watched her take a sip as she gestured to me. I followed her actions. We sat in silence for a few moments as I stared out the big open windows. The garden's trees swaying slightly in the breeze. For a moment I forgot where I was. That's when I realized there was a calming charm casted on it. No wonder I enjoy spending my time out there.
"Let me guess, you haven't spoken to Draco recently have you?" I looked at her, surprised she knew what was bothering me. I nodded my head as I took another sip of my wine.
"It almost feels like he has been avoiding me." She nodded as I watched her eyes get absorbed into the trees outside.
"Draco distance himself when he is stressed. Don't hold it against him. He thinks better when he's alone." I felt my brows furrow as she spoke.
"Stressed?" I asked.
"His father has been talking to him about inheriting the family fortune and business. That's what he has been discussing with his father all this time." I nodded silently not knowing what to say. I have no way of telling how this would make Draco feel. Why would this bring him stress at all? I guess I have never had a family, so I'm not really sure how this situation would feel if I were placed in it.
"You understand that Draco would have to give up any other opportunities to take on this task. And with him being our only son, the responsibility falls on him and only him." I nodded again understanding how life changing this could be for Draco, perhaps he wasn't avoiding me.
"We have also talked to him about this since he was little, so it shouldn't have came as a big surprise." She paused briefly as he looked at me.
"Perhaps something else is bothering him. Maybe you should speak with him tonight."
"I will." I said as I stood from my seat.
"Will excuse me, I need to do some paperwork from my internship. Hopefully I can finish it before dinner." She laughed as she tipped back the rest of her drink.
"Of course. I will see you then."
I made my way to my room, not to do paperwork, that was a lie. I just needed some time to think. I sat on my bed, opening my notebook to read what Serverus had wrote me just a few short days ago. I slightly chewed on my nail as I read the sentence over and over and over again. I quickly jumped off my bed and rummaged through my drawers until I found a quill and ink. I scurried back over to my bed as I tossed my grown hair over my shoulder. I read it again whispering his words out loud this time. I tapped the quill against the paper, until I groaned, throwing it onto my bed spread as I lay on my back. I don't know what to do. I would kill to talk to Hermione right now.
As I laid their pondering over my thoughts, I heard footsteps pass my door. I bolted out of my spot and ran out of my room to see Draco walking down the corridor.
"Draco! Hey wait up." He turned and looked at me as I saw a small smile placed against his tin lips. I couldn't help but return it.
"What's up (Y/n)?" He asked as I finally reached him after my brief moment of jogging.
"Oh nothing just wanted to talk to you. I feel like we haven't talked in a while."
"Yeah, I know, it's just this whole thing with my dad-"
"Oh yeah, how is that coming along?" I asked cutting im off slightly with my excitement.
"I'm accepting the offer." He said with a smile beaming on his face. He looked so happy with his decision.
"That awesome Draco! I'm so happy for you. Does that mean no more long meeting stealing all of your time away?" I laughed as I spoke and nudged his shoulder. He backed away slightly as I touched him, putting an off feeling into our conversation. I wonder why he is trying to distance himself from me.
"Sure does." His lips pressed together in a thin line, an attempt to smile. I backed off as he spoke.
"Well, maybe we hang out tomorrow or something? I have the day off." I tried to bring back our normal cheerful conversation, though it feels like my attempt failed.
"I don't know. Maybe. I guess will see. But I-.. uh will talk to you later okay?" He said as he turned around and walked away from me not letting me get another word in before he rounded the corner. I quietly stepped back into my room as I shut the door, I felt a small tear slide onto my cheek. I liked Draco. And now that I am finally realizing it, it's too late. He's probably talking to some wizard girl out there. I know his family has a lot of connections. It wouldn't be hard for him to do so.
Maybe it's time for me to find my own place... I thought as I sat back down on my bed, looking at the open note from Severus. I read it over once more as I took a deep breath and wiped the dampness off my cheek. I dipped my quill in the ink and began to write.
"Severus,
It's nice to hear from you. I'm doing fine. How's the new promotion coming along? Everything you expected?"
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Hey guys! Sorry for such the long wait. I have Draco's ending finished in my head, I'm just struggling to find time to put it on paper! Haha! Well, I really hope you guys like this chapter! I'm really excited to finally write this ending out that has been playing through my head for months!
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