Dracos P.O.V-

"Come on you're telling me there's no one here you'd wanna snog?!"

I turn back, in my chair to face Crabbe who sits behind me and glare at him "I have standards. Unlike you." I look him up and down before turning back around again to find y/n seated beside me.

"Well hello there" I say resting my chin on my hand.

"Hey" she says sending me a weak smile. She seems stressed. She's usually not stressed. Do I ask her what's wrong? No, but I don't want to seem like I care. I let out a sigh. I'll just wait and hope that she'll tells me what's wrong.

Potions class starts and finishes, boring and easy, as usual. Before dismissing us, Snape reminds us that we have a test on Friday. Another easy A, I roll my eyes. I start packing up my things and can feel Y/n's eyes on me, like she has something to say. So, I meet her gaze and arch my eyebrow.

"You're pretty good at Potions, right?" she questions starting to fidget with her hands in her lap.

Is she nervous to ask me for help? Well we do rarely talk outside of our group. "Some would say I'm the best" I add with a prideful smirk.

"Right" she says slowly as nods her head up and down speculatively. Wait is she questioning my intellect- "So, since you're quote 'the best' do you mind studying with me for the Potions test?" Unbelievable, she was questioning my intellect. I let out a scoff. She's the one coming to me for help.

"Are you doubting my Potion skills?" I shoot her a look of disbelief.

"Couldn't be me" she says as she put her hands up in innocence. I can't help but give her a small smile. "So 8 at the library tonight, sound good?"

"Yes, y/l/n" I say as we get up from our chairs trying to sound annoyed.

"Oh, shut it Malfoy" she says elbowing me in the stomach. She walks out of class with Blaise who meets her at the classrooms entrance since he's coming from Herbology and I can't help but feel a bit envious of their close friendship. My feelings for Y/n have grown stronger over the last couple months. Every time I'm around her she makes me forget about all my problems with her bright smile, kind eyes and infectious laughter. Sometimes I think that she got sorted into the wrong house. But then I remember her sarcasm, you wouldn't expect it from such a kind girl like her, she's sweet but knows how to joke around, be one of the boys if you will. Fuck. I need to stop thinking of her like that.

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We meet up at the library as often as we can before the test and soon enough test day arrives. We take our assigned seats next to each other in Potions and wait for class to start. I have a Quidditch game later today against Ravenclaw and I'm wondering if Y/n will be there in the stands. I want her to see me catch the golden snitch and destroy Ravenclaw, but I can't just ask her to come.

"Come to my game." smooth Draco. Smooth.

She raises an eyebrow meeting my eyes "Your game?"

"Yes." I respond wondering why she can't just say yes. She better not say no, or she can rest assured this is the last time I ever invite her to anything.

"Hmm, I don't know do you plan on winning?" she asks biting her lip. Wait, no she couldn't have bit her lip, that's just my imagination.

I clear my throat. "Always. Come cheer for me."

"I guess, better make it worth my while Malfoy" she says ending the conversation.

Snape hands out the test and strolls along the classroom to ensure no ones cheating. He should've used enchanted quills, I scoff. As I'm taking my test I peek over at Y/n's paper to make sure that she's getting all the answers right and wow would you look at that, she is. She'll never doubt my intellect after this. She notices me looking at her test and knows I'm expecting my thank you, she rolls her eyes as she mouths: "Thanks. Malfoy." I give her a nod before turning back to finish my test.

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After Potions I have 2 hours before the game starts, so I go straight to the Quidditch field get changed into my Quidditch gear and start to warm up. As I'm warming up I can't help but hope that Y/n shows up. I mean I'd destroy Ravenclaw regardless, but I just wanna show off, show her how good I am. No doubt she already knows how good I am, I just want to remind her how much better of a seeker I am than pretty boy Diggory. Yuck. I start to gag just thinking about him. I don't see the appeal to Diggory, so what he's much more approachable and cheery? What a wuss.

The game starts and Ravenclaw plays worse than ever, either that or they know there's no point in trying to win when I'm around. The start of the game is slow and easy, I'm not do much until I spot the snitch.

Half way into the game I see Ravenclaws seeker speed off the field and into the sky, I follow knowing that she's after the snitch. She notices me behind her and tries to throw me off my broom, of course being the best seeker out there she is unsuccessful in doing so. Yes, I'm the best seeker out there, not Potter. After realizing there's no use in trying to get me off my broom she speeds ahead reaching her hand out to the snitch. Just before the snitch is in her grasp I knock her off her broomstick and successfully take the snitch in my hand. I return back to the Quidditch field to display that I have caught the golden snitch and the Slytherin stands erupt in loud roars. I look over to stands to see all my friends and Y/n cheering loudly for me. Wait, what's she holding a poster? For who? It better be for me, no one else on the team deserves her poster. I lower down onto the field and dismount my broom.

"Draco!" I recognize the voice instantly, it's her. I see her making her way towards me down the field and meet her in the middle.

"Hey you made it" I let out a small smile glad to see her here. She's wearing her green Slytherin sweatshirt and a black tennis skirt with green glitter in her hair. She always puts that green glitter in her hair, ever game day and of course a dark green ribbon that ties her hair into a messy bun.

"Of course!" She says as she slowly wrapping me into a hug. I tense up. I hate hugs, there's no sense of personal space, but for some reason when they're from Y/n its feels- feels acceptable. I wrap my arms around her waist to show my acceptance of the hug. After a couple seconds I quickly let go and return my arms back to my side.

"What's this?" I ask pointing to the poster that she has in hand.

She starts to blush. "Oh-it's a poster" I made it for you. You should keep it." She says offering me it. I could definitely tell she made the poster. It's so colorful and vibrant, she definitely took her time making this.

"Thanks" I say taking the poster into my hands.

"Meet you in the common room?" I give her nod before joining my teammates and relishing in our win.

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After changing out of my quidditch uniform I head over to the common room with my team. We're eager to start celebrating our win with the rest of our house. As soon as we walk in we're greeted with loud cheers and applauses. I spot a bottle of fireball and down what's left of it, which is about 2/3's of the bottle. After that I mingle with some of my teammates and then start searching for Y/n. I have this strong urge to be with her tonight. I wanna see her face and just be beside her. I spot her sitting next to Blaise on the couch and make my move.

I go up behind the couch and cover her eyes with my hands. Not sure why, I'm pretty fucked up right now to be thinking straight. I can feel her grow uneasy and eventually let go. I take a seat next to her she seems mad at me for doing that, but I don't care I'm not paying attention I'm too busy mouthing Blaise my plan behind her back.

Blaise throws her up onto my back like I asked executing the plan and next thing I know I'm giving her a piggyback ride down the hall.

"So, where are we going?" she asks ruffling with my hair. I would swat her hand away, but if I let go of her she might fall.

"Astronomy Tower" it's the most peaceful place I know and I could use some peacefulness after that party.

We finally arrive to the tower and lay on our backs to look up at the stars. We point out our favorite ones and the ones that look funny. I really like being here in complete peacefulness with Y/n, it's soothing.

While stargazing I feel my hand rub up against Y/n's hand. She quickly moves her hand away. I can't help but let my face fall a little. I thought we were having a good time together, but before I can dwell on it for a second longer she puts her hand in mine while looking up at me with a small smile. I can't help but smile back, I've been wanting to that for awhile now.

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