Genre: Romance
Prompt:
A story of rejoice.
| New Years Edition | 12/31/19 |
Warning(s): a second chance, cursing
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A woman, a party, and a friend.
It had been three years since you last talked to Draco.
Conveniently, once you found Draco cheating on you, your parents had to move to Russia and transfer you to Koldovstoretz. You were very much welcomed there and transitioning your life was simple as well. It had it's rough edges, but you knew that this is what was intended for you.
The thing is you didn't know what was going to happen if you see Draco or if you were even going to see him. The only thing you expected was for him to be with Astoria, happily, perhaps married like his parents wanted. Besides that you knew that your friends party was a reunion party between most of the Hogwarts students and there was a likelihood of seeing Draco.
"Y/N, I'm glad you could make it."
You turned and saw your friend, Micheal, "I'm happy to be here. You have a lovely home, Micheal. It's gorgeous and spacious."
Micheal blushed, "Hard work pays off and Leo is a great financial help, but I have to go, I'll talk to you another time, alright?"
"Oh! Of course, go ahead." You dismissed him with a nod.
Micheal left and you stood alone in a dark green satin dress. Everyone else had someone to speak to while you felt isolated and like an outcast.
10 minutes.
A man, a child, and a watch.
Draco gracefully entered the palace-like-home that Micheal, an old friend of his, owned. He stared down at the muggle device called a cellphone and saw a picture of his son and him making cookies, but he only paid attention to the time it said. It was nearing midnight and the end of the party.
Draco had made it late due to his son wanting his father to read him a story. Draco didn't mind especially when his two year old was his priority. Nonetheless, once he put his child to sleep his mother insisted on taking care of the young Scorpius and for Draco to go out and spend some out with people his age.
So, Draco decided to show up at the small reunion, late but nevertheless. He went towards a couple of former Slytherin classmates and began to converse.
"You still with Y/N?" a male, Slytherin classmate sipped on some champagne.
"No, uh, it actually ended three years ago." Draco answered.
"Really? I didn't know since I was homeschooled around the time the two of you were together. I quite liked her around. Quiet, but cunning." he said. The others beside Draco hummed in agreement.
"I think I saw her not so long ago. She was over by the couch talking to Leo." someone else said.
Draco looked towards the living area to see if you were there and in matter of fact. You were.
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8 minutes.
A woman, a man, and the satin dress.
He couldn't help but admire you.
You matured gracefully and beautifully. You took care of yourself and were adorned with the finest, yet, subtle luxuries. And that satin green dress you wore. Oh he adored it on you, the sight of you alone with gold and green made him remember the time you accompanied him to the Yule Ball and that was the first time you both kissed.
All those memories made Draco feel a beat to his heart and a slight ache. For the past three years he lived with regret, he just hadn't realized it until Astoria gave birth to Scorpius.
That moment Astoria birthed his son. He saw the future he wanted with you, the child that you wanted to birth once the two of you got married, and the name you wanted to name your first born son.
He had regretted it, however he didn't let it consume him.
7 minutes.
A woman, a man, and a talk.
Draco stared at you for too long and you began to notice. You stood up and Draco's focus shifted to the present.
"Hello, Draco, how've you been?" You chirped.
"Hey, Y/N, I've been great, busy, but all around well." Draco replied.
"That's lovely, also, do you know the time? A commercial is playing and I don't know how long it is till the countdown." You laughed. "Uh, yeah, let me check for you." Draco took out his phone and turned it on.
"It's— shit, sorry." Draco's phone slipped and you went down to pick it up. You gazed at the screen unintentionally and saw a young boy.
"It that your—son?" You asked, handing Draco his phone.
"Yes, his name is Scorpius." Draco told you. "He is absolutely adorable. I'm sorry I couldn't help, but notice." You gushed.
"No, it's alright, thank you." Draco smiled.
6 minutes.
A woman, a man, and a connection.
So, you found out that Astoria was not in Draco's and Scorpius' life anymore. It disheartened you that she would leave her baby boy behind, but you couldn't judge.
"What about you?" Draco chewed on an appetizer, still keeping his attention on you.
"I've lately been working in the United States. A diverse and cultural country, nothing like Britain or Russia." You explained. "It pays well over there, but I might be transferring to Britain, soon." You ran your fingers through your hair while staring at Draco.
"It'll be nice to have you back here." Draco mentioned. "Well there would be nothing or no one holding me back. I have nothing to lose, as sad as it sounds." You muttered.
"You're single?" Draco asked. "Yes," You confirmed, "never really thought about dating while I was in America. Guess I was to busy."
Draco felt joy coursing through his veins once he heard you say that word. Too much joy. However, his thoughts brought him back down. He remembered how he broke your heart three years ago. Draco knew the likelihood that you would give him another chance was slim. Especially when you were a fine, educated woman.
He knew your worth, but Draco also knew that he was a changed man.
5 minutes.
A woman, a man, and the cold.
Yes, it was private, but the cold consumed all your warmth. Draco had noticed your mouth tittering, small bumps forming on your arms, and your nose become a frigid cherry red. He took of his suit coat and handed it over to you. You graciously took it and wrapped it around your small body.
"Thank you, Draco." You grinned, Draco reciprocated your smile and looked down, a white cloud coming out of his mouth every time he breathed out.
You took a chance to admire Draco and how he matured mentally and quite physically. He still was a man of good looks like you had remembered.
"Remember the first time I met you?" You brought up. Draco slightly laughed and nodded his head, "yep, I was a blithering fool. A mess, but I couldn't help myself from finding you insanely beautiful."
"You were quite the charm. It only took months for me to start to like you." You said. "Too damn long; if you ask me." Draco joked. "It was only half a year." You mentioned.
"Half a year of anguish without being able to call you mine, but it was rewarding once I did. I fell in love with a wonderful woman." Draco confessed.
You were taken aback by his choice of words. You knew when he spoke it was to refer to things that had happened in the past, but when he spoke about you and his love for you. It all came back. The emotions and love you felt for Draco, however, the pain from the day he hurt you did too. You fiddled with your fingers and wrapped your arms around your body. Tears began to appear on your eyes and you knew Draco noticed.
"Y/N?" Draco said.
"What Draco?" You snapped at him, embarrassment ensued and you turned around to face away from him.
"I'm sorry for everything I did to you back then. I was foolish and lost, but I still take all the blame for hurting you." Draco apologized, grabbing your shoulder and turning you back around so you'd face him.
Your eyes were watering still and your lips carried a pout.
Draco hated seeing you in anguish because of him. He hated how tears that carried sadness in each and every one of them spilled or how you took a deep breath and shivered when the crying was too excessive. He wanted them to end, he wanted to kiss your forehead then your lips on assurance that you'll be okay.
That he is there with you.
But you didn't need him there.
5 seconds.
"Y/N?"
4 seconds.
"What Draco?"
3 seconds.
"I still-,"
2 seconds.
"Love you."
1.
Draco grabbed you and gingerly placed his lips onto yours.
Loud cheering and fireworks went off in the distance.
And a gold twinkle in your eyes appeared.
"I still love you."
