Chapter 3
I feel guilty
Is it bad to crush on someone so close to you?
Hes not mine
So why do i love him so much
Im embarrassed
I should be strong
But im just a child in my head
Draco Malfoy didnt go to lessons that day. He went to visit Theo instead. While some might have considered Theo to be an unsavory dick, Draco knew him as anything but. To add to that- Theodore Nott was his first crush. He had owled an invitation to visit a couple months back, Draco had not gone then. After the whole collision with Potter the other night however Draco owled back that he would be arriving early morning.
The second Draco floo’ed into Theos house he knew that something had changed. Smiling rather nervously, Theo opened his mouth to greet him but was instantly interrupted by a girl around Dracos age.
‘So who are you?’ she drawled, linking her arm around that of Theos.
Dracos heart leaped into his chest. Who the fuck was this girl, stealing his man? He glanced into his friends eyes surreptitiously, hoping his fear wasnt a truth. But it was only confirmed. His friend was head over heels for a witch.
Realising he was expected to answer, he opened his mouth to speak.
Theo didnt wait for him to answer. ‘This is my friend Draco Malfoy, we were friends since-‘
‘Oh. So thats the ex death eater, kinda hot. Im Astoria Greengrass, Theos- wait what are we again love?’ she batted her eyelashes, smirking at his obvious rage and humiliation.
‘Uh-‘ Theo couldnt finish the sentence, leading the two of them up to the room. The girl tapped him on his shoulder, murmuring something into his ear that Draco couldnt quite catch. Turning, Theo flushed. ’Astoria wants to get to know you for a half hour or so. Alone. I think ill go then.’
Draco glared, giving a tight lipped nod.
In Theos bedroom Astoria bounced down onto the bed not ungracefully. He finally got his tongue back, giving her his best Malfoy sneer. ‘What do you want?’
She looked at him appraisingly, taking in his slender but toned body. ‘You.’ she finally answered.
Draco felt disturbed and slightly nauseated. ‘Youre fucking nasty.’ he said.
Astoria smirked, not bothering getting up from the bed. ‘Whats the problem? Theo wants to save himself for marriage. He told me youre coming over today so i figured why not have some fun? Apparently he doesnt mind.’
He stared at her, mouth agape. ‘I mind, or does my opinion not count on this?’
‘Of course your opinion matters!’ she said, looking shocked. ‘You have a choice! Staying here and having fun with me is the better choice, obviously. But if you want you can leave. Ill just tell your friends at Hogwarts what a little faggot you are instead.’
Blood rushed to Dracos head making him feel faint. ‘I dont know what you mean.’
‘Of course you do. Theo told me all about it. I dont mind faggots but Hogwarts might. Doesnt everyone hate you already? Imagine how theyd react to this. And your family wont be too happy either.’
He sat down, head spinning.
‘I think that means yes.’ Astoria said. She pushed him down against the bed.
Draco grabbed his wand and held it out. ‘Take one step closer. I dare you.’
‘So you made a choice. Thats on you!’ she called out.
He didnt hear her as he floo’ed to the fireplace in Pansys room, feeling eternally grateful that Blaise was up there too. Bile rose in his throat and he took a few calming breaths.
‘Dray are you alright?’ Blaise frowned, sensing he was freaking out.
‘Draco! What happened love? Arent you supposed to be at Nott still?’ Pansy hugged him, squeezing him slightly too tight for comfort.
‘No. Never going there again.’ his eyes smoldered with rage.
His two friends looked at each other, obviously confused. Pansy broke the silence. ‘Spill. What happened?’
Weighing his options he decided to tell his friends. The rest of the school would know soon anyways, he thought. ‘Nott has a girlfriend, she was a bitch, so shes telling everyone im gay.’ he tried to laugh, insinuating how ludicrous the idea was. Draco Malfoy, gay? Never.
Blaise frowned. ‘Thats bad. We got to shut her up somehow. Hogwarts isnt exactly nice to you now anyways already.’
Nodding, Pansy agreed. ‘Whats the girlfriends name? I can try to mess her up or scare her.’
‘Astoria Greengrass, i think.‘ his voice trailing off, Draco tilted his head confused at his friends. ‘Why arent you surprised that im gay?’
They both burst into laughter. ‘Have you seen yourself?’ she said as Blaise nodded, calmed down but still smirking.
‘Mate it was obvious. The way you dress and your obvious crush on Harry Potter, every other second complaining and lusting over that bloody bastard. If we didnt know by now wed be really slow.’
‘I do not have a crush on him!’ Draco protested indignantly. ‘I hate Potter with his eyes and messy hair. He should cut it.’ he added as an afterthought.
Pansy smirked. ‘You think he’s cute.’
‘You think the Longbottom boy is cute.’ he wrinkled his nose with disgust.
‘No because he is! Not like Harry level cute- Draco dont look at me like that im allowed to say Potter is cute too- but hes cute enough.’
Blaise looked at both of them bemused. He could never understand how people could settle down in school but that was okay. They were his friends and he loved them both.
The three friends eventually fell asleep in Pansys room, forgetting the threat to Draco. At least they had some sleep for the events that would come tomorrow.