(02)Excuse me?..Arranged marriage...Griffyndor Princess and Slytherin Prince???

[recap]Your mom just told you you had to marry Draco[end recap]



"EXCUSE ME? YOu didn't just say Draco, did you? I must've heard wrong."

You said too loudly. Your heart started to pound and you felt tears forming in your eyes, but held them back. Your mom exchanged a puzzled glance wtih Narcissa, then looked back to you.

"Yes, dear. You're going to marry Draco next year. We're throwing you an engagement party at the end of June to announce it and you'll be married next summer, or earlier if you two decide you want it sooner."

You slammed the rest of your silverware onto the table and shoved the chair back to stand. Glaring angrily at your mother, you fled the dining room. Pounding up the stairs, you reached your room and flung yourself on your bed. Wrapping your arms around your pillow, you began to cry at the unfairness of it all. If only they knew how he treated you.

*Draco's Pov*

I knocked on her door to get her so we could go to dinner, wondering how she would react to the news. It drove me crazy how she always denied me when I wanted her the most, and soon she would have no choice. When she opened the door, I couldn't help but stare. She looked stunning in the green dress that hugged her slender frame so perfectly. When she shoved me, I masked my emotions with my usual sneering remarks. We went down the stairs together and I acted like a gentleman, holding her chair for her.

The entire dinner I couldn't keep my eyes of her. Only tearing them away when her mother gave her the news. I flinched, knowing this would not go well. When she left the room, I knew I was right.

"Oh dear, that didn't go well at all. I though she'd be pleased."

Her mother sounded heartbroken. Despite the cold face I put on, underneath I do have feelings. That surprises a lot of people. I loved Sarah-Beth, but at school I never let anyone know it, I was cruel to her like I was to her Potthead friend. I too rose.

"I'll go check on her."

Without waiting for their comments, I walked quickly out of the dining room and up the stairs. opening her door, I saw her lying on her bed, facing away from me, crying into her pillow. Softly, I climbed up next to her and put my arms around her.

*Your POV*

You heard your door open and someone walking towards you, but you didn't expect the arms to go around you. You had thought it was your mother. Too wrapped up in your anger and dissappointment, you didn't resist as they drew you to their chest. Resting your head on their shoulder, you cried the rest of your tears onto a crisp blue shirt. A hand gently stroked your hair, trying to comfort you the best they could. When your head cleared, you realized it was Draco holding you and pushed away.

"What do you want?"

You said nastily, wiping your eyes in embarassment. His face held a tenderness you had never seen before, but it evaporated quickly at your rude tone.

"I came to check on you, but I see I wasted my time."

Draco spoke coldly, but made no move to get off your bed. his arms were still around your waist and you were painfully aware of the fact.

"You did. Now will you go away and let me be miserable in peace?"

Draco smirked, then jerked you over and pinned you to the bed. You struggled, but your petite self was no match for him. Giving up, you just glared up at the cocky Malfoy above you.

"Told you one day you'd be mine, Evans. You just never listned."

He released you and walked to the door. Anger filled you and you threw a book after him. It clanged harmlessly off the wall.

"Insufferable prick!"

You shouted after him as he shut the door. You banged your fist into the matress, then hugged your pillow again. Shutting your eyes, you eventually fell asleep, but your dreams were filled of nothing but Malfoy.