The Yule Ball
Chapter 5: The Yule Ball
Eventually Mother came back with Severus. He was holding some of Father's clothes.
"Did you have fun?" Asked Father.
"No." Said Severus. "How could you betray me like that? I thought we were friends!" He says dramatically.
I laughed. He sighed and puts his arm around me.
"Come on, the Ball is in a few hours we need to get ready." Said Mother. She grabbed me and Draco and dragged us off. I went to my room and put on a dress Mother gave me. It was dark green, with gold leaves on the skirt. I thought is was pretty.
Mother walks in. "You look like I did when I was your age." She says. "Now sit down and let me braid your hair." I sat down. I could do it myself, but Mother has braided my hair before every ball we've had. I guess it's a tradition at this point.
Once she's done I go over to Draco."How much hair gel did you use?" I ask. "All of it?"
He scowled. "Only half the jar."
I laughed. "Trying to impress Blaise?"
"No!" He said. I knew he was lying.
Later at the ball I stood off to the side, trying to avoid any Alphas. Draco danced with Blaise, and Mother and Father danced together too. I felt somone tap my shoulder.
"May I have this dance?" Asked Severus.
"Of course." I say.
We dance together. I notice his face is very close to mine. I suddenly think of him kissing me and push that thought away. Our noses brush together, and he smiles at me. I smile back.
All too soon the dance is over and we go over to the side of the ballroom. I look at him, and see that the suit he is wearing matches my dress.
"We match" I said. He looks at my dress.
"We do." He said. I wondered if Mother did that on purpose.
I go to get a drink and wonder if I could get away with drinking some wine, when someone grabs me. I turn around, and it's some random boy.
"You're mine, Omaga." He says. I look around for help. Suddenly Severus walks up.
"Let her go!" He says. He bares his teeth at the boy and he runs away.
"Why do all the Alphas I see do that?" I ask. "You don't."
"I have a lot of self control. Most Alphas don't."
"Why?"
"Most Alphas are young and find their mates quickly. Or another Omaga. I haven't claimed mine yet and use Occumency to control myself."
We talk a while longer and I start to get tired.
"You look tired. I'll escort you to your room." Said Severus.
"Thank you." We walk to my room. He kisses my cheek and goes back to the ball.
I put my hand on my cheek and sit down. I wonder what it would feel like if he kissed my lips. He probably won't though. For some reason, that thought makes me sad. I lie down and go to sleep.