"Well... I mean if you decide to reject me so ruthlessly..." I said as I gradually raised my head. Even if I was rejected, I would not lose my Slytherin arrogance, at least that's what the Gryffindors said. I pretended to glance at Theodore behind him. He was still so annoying, staring at me as if a hundred people had robbed all his pumpkin pies. He was really like a venomous snake, those eyes, even a pure-blooded Slytherin like me felt a chill from head to toe. Even though I couldn't convince myself to end this seven-year crush, I still backed off when I saw the look in Draco's eyes. But even so, I still said mercilessly, "I'll let you see the consequences of rejecting me, Malfoy." I threw this sentence to him fiercely and deliberately bumped into him to leave this suffocating scene. He didn't stop me, I knew he was shocked by the name I called him. Ever since I put my hand on his at Malfoy Manor when I was six years old, I have never called him anything other than Little Dragon. Even when we quarreled, I would leave a "dragon" in the corner of the threatening letter. So his reaction was expected.
Seeing you and me with Theodore, Draco felt like I had stabbed him in the heart. He stared at the two of us, thinking, how could I let him go so quickly? But he couldn't get rid of the feeling of losing me forever. Seeing me and Theodore together, he felt jealous and angry. He tried to look away, but he found that his eyes always returned to the two of us.
In the next half month, I forced myself to avoid him and thought of a solution for myself - that is, to fall in love with another person. I deliberately maintained an ambiguous attitude with Theodore. To my surprise, he did not mock me or reject me, but responded to me. So three weeks after Malfoy rejected me, I officially confirmed the relationship with Theodore at the observatory where he and I used to go. After that, the Slytherin common room became restless. Even though Theodore and I tried to reduce our presence and conceal the fact that our relationship had taken a step further, the sharp-eyed and annoying Pansy still found out. When we were cautiously preparing to go on a date next to the Black Lake as usual, she screamed at us exaggeratedly, "Look, our arrogant little princess of Slytherin has kept such a close distance with someone other than Malfoy for the first time in history - Oh Merlin - look at their lips, they are almost inseparable." The consequence of this was that a group of gossiping little snakes surrounded us. But even though I tried my best to ignore it, in such a complex and noisy environment, there was still a gaze that was hard to ignore staring at me. I didn't look up and knew it was Malfoy. But so what? I wasn't going to make any response. Who made him push me away? If he had accepted my confession wisely, maybe he would be the one who was "inseparable" from me now, not Theodore. He was completely to blame for this, I thought secretly with gritted teeth.
Seeing me kissing Theodore, Draco's eyes became even darker. Every day he would think of the mistake he made, he could have stood by me and kissed me instead of letting Theodore come.
This realization made him angry and painful, because he knew that the person he loved was now in the arms of someone else, and he was the one who pushed me away.
For a period of time afterwards, I still maintained a close relationship with Theodore. Even though Pansy commented that we were a couple "more uncomfortable than eating a hundred chocolate frogs". Every time I entered the lounge, I could always see Malfoy. I don't know if it was my illusion, but I always felt that he was more silent than before. Although a little narcissistic, I reasonably guessed that he was stimulated by my new boyfriend. Because Theodore often curled up on the sofa with me to read books. Maybe I was lying in his arms, or maybe his head was leaning on my shoulder. In short, one of us must make sweet physical contact with the other, so that those little snakes would silently look away or shy away. I often hugged him, or clung to him like a melted honey candy to help me review for the Potions exam. I didn't want to be punished for not answering questions in class. He liked my clingy behavior and looked back coldly when Malfoy glanced at me inadvertently - or maybe he raised his eyebrows provocatively. These were all seen by me accidentally, and the smart Theodore thought I didn't notice his overly obvious actions at all.
Draco couldn't help but notice every intimate moment between Theodore and me. Every time he saw me in his arms, laughing or studying together, he was full of jealousy. His expression became gloomy every time, but he tried to hide it and pretended to be indifferent. But Theodore seemed to deliberately show off our relationship in front of him, which made Draco even more annoyed. He couldn't believe that I started a new life so quickly and threw myself into Theodore's arms. This person was unexpected by everyone. Blaise, Goyle, Pansy and others couldn't help but snicker every time they saw the sweetness between Theodore and me, and even other colleges heard about it. Especially those in Gryffindor, especially the Weasley twins. They took every opportunity to ridicule Malfoy or smile at him for no reason. Even the kind Cedric couldn't help but ask me for some "headline gossip". But thankfully, I became friends with Cedric and exchanged Thanksgiving gifts. Of course, this is all beside the point. However, they all thought it was funny that I went from being obsessed with Draco to quickly finding someone else.
But then they would glance at Draco and see his thoughtful expression, and they would soon sober up. They knew that Draco regretted rejecting me. This could be concluded from his expression. He observed how I interacted with Theodore, and I became more open and carefree after leaving him. This was completely different from the reserved and serious side of me that he had known for many years. As a potential candidate for ex-boyfriend, he couldn't help but feel a little worried, but also amused by this change. Draco tried to focus on his studies, but his eyes kept flickering towards me. Every time he saw me and Theodore laughing and chatting, his expression would become gloomy. He didn't show it, but he was obviously bothered by seeing me with someone else, even Pansy.
Theodore, who was sitting next to me, glanced over and noticed Draco's gaze. He smiled to himself, then stretched out his arms and put his arm around me, pulling me close to him in a possessive manner. Theodore smiled softly and kissed me lightly on the lips.
"I love you, Theo," I replied, looking into his eyes. Although my original intention was not him, in the past two months of getting along, I think our relationship has changed subtly, and this change may have flapped a faint butterfly wing for the future. But so what? Who can accurately predict the next development? At least for now, I have a great affection for Theodore, and he is even about to surpass Malfoy's precarious position in my heart.
"I love you too, princess," he promised me, and stuffed me a beautiful crystal pendant, then turned around and went back to the dormitory. I think there is indeed a sense of running away, but I know he will never admit it.
I never thought that Theodore would be like this when he was in love. Very cute.
And this peaceful and sweet state lasted until Christmas. Finally, Draco couldn't stand it anymore and broke the balance.