Three days later...
Cole still hasn't spoke to me. I've tried to confront him but he tries his hardest to avoid me. I miss my best friend. I know this Is my fault, I shouldn't have kissed him. It wasn't fair on him. I just pray he will come around eventually.
Draco tells me to just give him some space, but I know he just doesn't want me near him. He's always got be so god damn protective. Our relationship is going really well though, but it is hard to be together in secret. We are always sneaking off from everyone and doing some dirty things. I feel like Cora has grown suspicious, but she hasn't said anything so I've just brushed it off. Cole obviously knows but he won't say anything even if we aren't on good terms. He isn't like that.
Today is Saturday, so no classes. I'm sitting in my dorm doing homework when Cora bursts through the door.
"There's a ball tonight!" She shouts, even though she's right next to me.
"A ball?" I ask. I've never been to a ball before, I didn't even know Hogwarts did them.
"Yes! At 9pm!" She exclaims.
"Oh" I mutter. Who am i supposed to go with. I can't go with Draco because no one can know about us. Cole definitely won't go with me, I'll have to figure something out.
"Who are you gonna go with." She asks, laying stomach flat on her bed, leaning on her elbows.
"I'm not sure." I reply, closing my herbology book and putting it aside.
"Really? I would've thought you would go with Draco." She smirks. Shit.
"What? N-no we are just friends." I lie. I keep my eyes on the floor.
"Mhm sure you are." She rolls her eyes and stands up to leave.
"We are!" I reassure her. She has a wide smirk plastered on her face.
"Okay honey, keep telling yourself that." She sends me a wink and leaves the room.
I guess we aren't doing that good of a job at hiding our relationship. It'll be fine though, Cora is the only one who suspects anything and she is one of my best friends so it was given. I just hope she doesn't say anything to Blaise. It's not that I don't trust him, I just don't want people knowing. It's not safe.
So a ball. I do have a couple of nice dresses I might be able to wear. My mother packed them for me at the start of the year, I guess she kind of suspected for this to happen. It's 6pm right now so I've got a few hours before I need to get ready so I think I might go for a short walk. I pack up my homework and put it into a neet pile on my desk. I swear they give so much damn homework here, there's bloody three stacks of it for Merlins sake! Though most of it is from professor Snape.
I throw on a black woolly jumper, as it is quite chilly outside today, and head out the common room.
I completely underestimated how cold it actually was. Cold licked at my face and crept under my clothes, spreading across my skin like the lacy tide on a frigid winter beach. the jumper was no use, I'm freezing my fucking ass off. It's one of those days when normal clothes aren't enough, when they feel thinner than they are. My arms hug my body in an attempt to warm myself.
As I'm walking I feel someone wrap a large coat around my cold body. I look to my right and see Cedric.
"Bloody hell Leah, you look like your about to freeze to death." He laughs as he wraps me up.
"Thank you Ced." I smile at him and he smiles back. "So are you going to the ball tonight?" I ask, starting a conversation.
"Yeah I'm going with Cho, you?" He asks as we head back into the castle to gain some more warmth.
"Yeah I'm going, not with anyone though. Just gonna go solo." I reply.
"Well I'm expecting you to save me a dance at least." He says raising his eyebrows and pouting his lips.
I roll my eyes and laugh. "Whatever, sure Diggory. You'll get your dance." I say as we come to a halt.
"Perfect." He smiles. I peek behind him and see an angry Draco heading our way. I breath out and my heart rate quickens. I try and pull Cedric away until Draco speaks up.
"Hey Diggory!" He shouts from across the hallway. Cedric turns his head to look at Draco and furrows his brows at him. I swear to god if he makes a bloody scene.
"Malfoy." Cedric said in disgust, I forgot these two don't have a good reputation.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing?" Draco spat at him as he came closer towards us.
"I'm just talking to my friend. Is that not allowed?" Cedric challenged. Oh merlin Cedric please just leave it.
"No it's not." Draco snapped as he reached us both. I have no idea on what to say, I can't talk to anyone without him getting jealous. Draco takes a look at me and notices I'm wearing Cedrics jacket. Shit. His face builds up with anger and his fists turn white. "Why the fuck are you wearing his jacket." He spat at me.
"It was co-" I start but Cedtic cuts me off.
"It was cold outside so I gave it her, it's no big deal Malfoy." Cedric spoke, folding his arms over his chest.
Draco glares daggers at him and then looks at me and rips Cedrics jacket off my body, causing me to whimper. He throws the jacket at Cedric before speaking. "She doesn't need anything from you hufflepuff now piss off." He spat as he took his own jacket and throws it over my body.
"Whatever, I'll see you tonight leah." Cedric assured as he walked away from me and Draco. Instantly I see Draco staring at me, anger still in his eyes.
I roll my eyes and speak. "Oh for merlins sake Draco it was a jacket." I snapped as I start walking in the direction of the common room. I hear Draco catch up to me and walk beside me.
"I don't care about that now. What was he talking about saying he'll see you tonight." He asks, jealousy in his voice.
"He asked me for a dance at the ball tonight." I reply as we turn a corner into an empty corridor. Suddenly I'm pushed up against a cold wall, Dracos hand gripped tightly on my waist and the other snakes around my cold neck. I swear I'm feeling major deja vu.
"Draco what are you doi-" I'm cut off with his lips connected with my neck. He places sloppy kisses all along my exposed skin, biting down and leaving visible marks. I tilt my head to the side to give him more access as I slightly moan at his actions. Ugh he could turn me on so easily.
He brings his mouth to my ear, his hot breaths making my legs feel weak. "Diggory can dance with you all he wants tonight. But I'll be fucking you till the sun rises." He whispers into my ear. I feel myself become wet instantly from his comment, how does he have this effect on me?
"You know why?" He cooed, bring his eyes on mine. His hand cups my cheek and he glides his thumb along my bottom lip, bringing it down. "Because you're mine." He growled, smashing his lips firmly onto mine. His tongue instantly fought with mine for control, swirling around making me moan in his mouth. He pulls away quickly, leaving me wanting more. "You understand?" He asked.
"Yes, I'm yours Draco." I say as I glide my hand down his chest until I reach his bulge but he grips my wrist tightly pulling it away.
"That's for tonight darling." He smirked me stepped back away from me. Little fucking tease I think to myself. I roll my eyes and we both make our way to the common room.
*****
I stood in an elegant green dress that hugged my waist, showing my upper figure. It was beautiful. It's not to blingy, it's quite simple but that's how I like it. I've never been a fan of big dresses that are impossible to do anything in. My hair was curled and cascaded down my lower back. I looked at my chest and felt as if something were missing. I quickly remembered Dracos necklace. I clasped it around my neck and it fit in perfectly with my dress. It was perfect.
Cora wore a beautiful red dress with a slit in one leg. She was always one to show off more skin.
We both made our way to the great hall to meet out dates. Well, Cora was meeting Blaise and I wasn't meeting anyone. I wish I could have gone wit Draco, but it's too risky. I was just gonna tag along with with Cora and Blaise but I feel like I'll probably be by myself for most if the night. Maybe I'll get one dance with Draco though.
When we walked into the great hall it looked amazing. The house tables were gone and it made the hall look way bigger than before. Even if that's possible. Everyone was dancing and having fun. Tonight was going to be good. I looked around and spotted a a drink table, I only had water as I don't think I'm one to drink anymore.
As I suspected, Cora and Blaise were already gone and dancing together. I watched them and saw how happy Cora was. Blaise truly made her feel amazing. I'm glad, she deserves to be happy with him. He treats her well.
As I was observing them I heard someone cough to my left. I glanced up and saw Cole in a dark blue suit holding his hand out for me. "Could I have a dance?" He asked with a Hopeful look in his eyes. A smile instantly appeared on my lips and I grabbed his hand.
"Of course." I said as he pulled me to the dance floor. His arms wrapped around my waist and my hands rested on his shoulders. We started to move in sync with everyone else.
"You look really good." He commented, blushing as he did so.
"Thank you Cole." I smile at him. Merlin I've missed him like mad, I'm glad he's finally talking to me.
"Look I'm sorry for how I reacted the other night I was ju-"
"Cole." I stopped him. "You shouldn't be the one saying sorry. It was my fault I shouldn't have led you on like that. I'm sorry." I finished.
"Do you love him?" He asked as we moved together.
"Yes. I do." I answered. And it was true, I loved him more than anyone. Cole nodded and met my eyes.
"As long as you're happy with him, I'm happy." He assured. Why was he so nice?
I smiled at him and wrapped my arms around his body, embracing him in a tight hug. I'm glad that I have my best friend back.
"Mind if I cut in?" A familiar voice called from behind us. I pulled away from cole and met them beautiful silver eyes. He was dressed in a black suit with a white button up underneath. His hair was styled and his sleeves slightly rolled up. Fuck he looked hot.
Cole let go of me and pulled his hands up in surrender. "She's all yours." He reassured, sending me a wink and disappearing in the crowd. I felt Draco arms slither around my waist and he pulled my body close to his. My arms wrapped around his neck as we began to slow dance together.
"You look beautiful." He commented with a smile. A real smile, the smile that I loved to see on his gorgeous face.
"And you look handsome." I cooed at him and he let out a small chuckle.
Draco was actually a very good dancer which surprised me. As we moved in sync he pulled me of the ground spinning me and resting me back down. I laughed as we turned together. "When were you so good as dancing?" I asked laughing.
"I'm good at a lot of things." He smirked and sent me a flirtatious wink. I rolled my eyes at him and we continued to dance together, taking in this amazing moment.
"You still wear it?" He asked, eyeing the necklace he gave me.
I smiled. "Of course, I never got rid of it." I said.
He stared deeply into my eyes for many seconds, just watching me as our bodies moved together.
"What?" I asked confused, raising an eyebrow.
He took a deep breath and tightened his grip around my waist. "I just don't understand how I got so lucky." He spoke.
My heart instantly jumped and my stomach exploded with butterflies. Oh merlin why did he have to be so fucking perfect. My cheeks turned as red as a tomato and my smile was wider than ever. I placed my head into the crook of his neck as he leaned his against mine.
This moment was perfect. In this moment, I didn't care about anything but him. He was my world. He was my one and only.
He was mine.