Today classes ended early as there's a quidditch match between Slytherin and Hufflepuff. So, after my last class I head over to my dorm to put my bag away and get ready for the match. Upon entering, I see Draco getting ready to head out.

"Hey Draco, good luck out there today" I say sending him a smile.

"I don't need luck y/l/n, but thanks" he says walking out the door.

Well someones a little grouchy today. Probably nervous about his game, he'll be going head to head with Cedric today.

After putting on my Slytherin sweater and applying some green glitter to my hair I head off to the quidditch match with Pansy and the boys who are all excited for the first match of the season.

We all take our seats together and wait for the match to commence.

"Woah y/n, check out 10 o'clock" Pansy says nudging me in the arm with her shoulder.

Following Pansys directions I turn over to what I believe to be my 10 o'clock and see rosy cheeked Cedric looking at me with a wide smile while he waits for the match to start.

I can't help but blush and return the smile. After our exchange Cedric looks down at his broom trying to contain his smile.

"So what's going on there?" I hear Blaise ask me as he slides down to the same bench.

"Blimey!" I shout, startled by his voice.

"Relax, it's just me" he says. "So what is going on?" he asks.

"Nothing just greeting a friend" I say still blushing.

"Hmmm- doesn't seem like nothing"

"Why do you care anyway?"

"Just keeping an eye out for my boy Dra-" he stops immediately realizing what he's done.

I look at Blaise in disbelief and confusion.

"W-What's that Goyle?" Blaise says clearing his throat as he quickly retreats back to his original spot.

Madam Hooch blows the whistle and with that the players are off.

The game starts and the Hufflepuffs are off to a rocky start with only 10 points. While Slytherin leads with 30 points. It's a tight game all around with Hufflepuff in the lead then Slytherin then Hufflepuff. Eventually out of the corner of my eye I see Draco launch after a small golden snitch. Cedric is quick to see this and launch after it as well (both Cedric and Draco are seekers). They end up chasing the snitch so far out, to the point where I can no longer see them. After what seemed like forever I see Draco come back to the field with the golden snitch in his hand.

"SLYTHERIN FOR THE WIN" Lee Jordan, the announcer, yells through the mic.

The whole Slytherin section erupts in loud cheering and applauses. The whole group starts chanting out Draco's name as he heads down onto the field dismounting his broom.

The group heads down out of the benches still in a cheery mood after the match. While heading to the common room, I break off without anyone noticing. I wait by a tree near the field waiting to congratulate Draco. To my surprise I see Cedric first and notice him approaching me.

"Hey Ced!" I say wrapping my arms around him.

"Hey" he says with a small smile. "I reckon you saw my big win out there" he says sarcastically.

"Oh Ced, you played well and it was only the first game of the season. You'll have several more chances to prove yourself" I say letting go of him.

"Guess you're right" he says with a quiet chuckle.

"Of course I'm right" I say with a smile.

"Alright well I'll see you later. Go enjoy your win with your friends" he says. "Because next time you'll be joining me with my friends, on my win" he whispers leaning closer to me.

"We'll see about that" I say blushing as he walks away with a grin on his face.

I wait by the tree for what feels like forever. I start to worry thinking I missed Draco as I was talking to Cedric. So, I go back to the field and search for him and sure enough he's nowhere to be found.

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