Always. (A Draco Malfoy Story)

Strawberries.

(Sorry, filler chapter.)

The return to Hogwarts definitely had a different vibe, especially in Slytherin house.
Since Draco officially (and finally) told everyone the truth about the welcome back party, people weren't complete assholes to me.

Classes are done for the day, so I've decided to stay in and read one of the books that Mother got me for Christmas. I light a scented candle and begin reading.

A few hours later, I hear a knock on the door. Imagine my surprise when I saw Pansy Parkinson and Millicent Bulstrode.

"Hi!" Pansy greets me.

I look at them confused, "Are you two lost or something?"

They giggle, "No silly, we were looking for you!"

Even more confused I ask, "Why?"

Millicent leans forward, "We wanted to see if you wanted to hang out with us today."

I start to laugh in their faces, "You're kidding, right?"

They both look at each other before looking at me.

"Let me make this very clear for you both," I clear my throat, "I. Don't. Like. Either. One. Of. You."
I flash a smile at them while slightly cocking my head to the side before slamming the door in their faces and return to my bed for reading.

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"Wait so let me get this straight- they asked to hang out with you?" Tori takes a sip of her pumpkin juice.

"Basically, I don't know why," I scarf down another spoonful of potatoes.

We were soon joined by the goons, Draco and Blaise.
Draco takes a seat next to me and rests his arm around my shoulder, "What'd I miss, love?"

I elbow him in the stomach, and his arms is now holding his torso in pain, "What was that for?!"

"That... was for lying about us sleeping together in the first place," I reach over the table and grab the last strawberry tart and place it on the plate in front of him, "And this is a thank you for finally telling the truth."
He looks down at the tart and smiles.

Tori rolls her eyes. "Joy was just saying how she's best friends with Pansy," she smirks.

"You're kidding," Blaise looks at me.

"Of course she is. Why in bloody hell would I be friends with her?"

Draco chimes in, "She probably doesn't see you as a threat anymore."

I turn to him, "what?"

He takes another bite of the tart, "She really thought we slept together. She practically killed me about it. She's using you to get to me, obviously. Seeing as you're one of the only two girls I tolerate."

Tori places her hand over her heart and sarcastically comments, "I feel so honored."