Herbology.
As me and my friends settle down, I see Professor Sprout walk in. She places pots of dirt, seeds of some kind, and watering cans in front of everyone.
"Good afternoon everyone. Today we will be learning how to grow Venomous Tentacula. You have the seeds before you, remember to use gloves and only use 5 drops of water. And please be cautious, we don't want you to get sent to the hospital wing. Right, you can get started!" She sent us off and we began. I planted my seeds halfway in the pot and only used 5 drops, just like she said. Almost immediately, it sprouted up and shot out its tentacles at me. I barely managed to dodge before I went under it and snipped off its tentacles. As they fell to the floor, I looked around to see other people having the same problem. I ducked under Ron,s and snipped off its tentacles too before I moved to Hermione's. They both thanked me before moving back to care for their plants. Just as I was walking over to my plant, I felt a sharp pain in the side of my head, and I fell to the floor. I was out cold.
*
As I opened my eyes, I realized I was no longer in the Herbology classroom. I was lying somewhere comfortable, like a bed. I lifted my head and looked around. I was in the hospital wing. Suddenly, the memory of what happened surged in my mind. I flopped back down as my head pounded. I closed my eyes before hearing the door slowly creak open and close. I peaked my eyes open just a bit to see who was there. It was Malfoy. I kept feigning sleep as he came and sat by my cot. He sat down, looking timid. He then glanced at me and I could see him visibly relax. I groaned, and slowly opened my eyes, acting like I was just waking up. I looked around before my eyes landed on Malfoy. He cleared his throat and began to speak.
"Listen, Potter, sorry about that. It was my plant that smacked you out cold. You were unconscious for 2 days." He waited for that to sink in before continuing.
"I've come to visit you and check you were doing okay, and I know you were awake since before I walked in, so don't pretend otherwise." His lips quirked up in a smirk as he waited for my reply. I sighed and changed my position to sitting up before I looked him in his eyes. I've never noticed how shiny they are, and how they seem to soak up the light rather than reflect it.
"Malfoy, I dont blame you. And, I need to apologize too. Im sorry that you were in the lake that day, as I know that you hate water. And I want to say sorry for how I've treated you all these years, cause we could have been friends if I didn't insist on being so rude. So I just wanted to say that." I breathed out as I finished my sentence. I looked back up at him as I waited for a reply. He looked me in the eyes before replying,
"I know you are Potter. And Im sorry as well. I shouldn't have been so rude and frankly so mean to you and your friends. And it's fine that I was in the lake, I dont blame you. But I have to ask, do you know why I was your 'treasure'?" He said with finger quotes. I looked down and chewed my lip. So that's why he has been awkward around me since that. I stared at the cot before replying.
"It's cause I care about you Malfoy. I have for a while, and I haven't been seeing it myself. So that was kind of a wake-up call for me. I dunno. But, im sorry." I kept looking down at the edge of the cot while I waited for his answer. Suddenly I felt a soft hand on my chin, gently pulling my face up. I looked back at Malfoy as he directed my face towards him. He smiled as he talked.
"Dont be sorry Potter. I care about you too, I was denying it myself as well. I knew it since the day I saw you on the train. And everything you've done since has proved you're amazing." He blushed as he dropped his hand away from my chin. I took his hand before it reached his side.
"Can we try again?" I ask, hesitation leaking into my voice. He smiled at me again before nodding. I smiled and squeezed his hand reassuringly before letting it fall back to his side. I pull my sheets off and stand next to him, hugging him tightly.
"Can we be together?" He mumbles into my shoulder. I lean back and smile up at him. I cup his cheek in my hand before, looking at his mouth and slowly pressing a soft kiss to it. As I pull away, I smile up at his blushing face.
"Yes, I would love that," I reply. As he pulls away, he smiles at me.
"I would too. But, just for now can we not tell anyone? I just-" I cut him off as I took his hand and nodded.
"If it's what you want, we can do that," He smiles and goes to get his belongings. "I'll see you tomorrow, Draco," I say as he walks away. He stops as I say his name. He then turns around.
"See you, Harry." He says before scampering off. I chuckle as I sit back down in my cot. I've wanted this forever and now that I have it, it feels unreal. I smile to myself as I hear Madame Promfrey coming down the hall to give me some medicine no doubt. I prepare myself for happiness in the near future.