Cliché.
a/n: very cliche and ooc character draco, he’s smilier :)
summary: you and draco sneak out of a party to stargaze.
warnings: party setting, fluff and flirting lol.
word count: 1022.
I look around the room, clutching my cup harder than necessary. The dim lights did not make it easier to spy my friends, though. The tight, green silk dress I was wearing felt hot and itchy on, even though it was freezing in the Slytherin common room. I looked in the mirror before leaving, and Daphne said I looked beautiful, and I certainly felt it then, but the hairs on my neck were standing up. I almost felt like I were being constantly watched. But then again, it’s a party with over 60 people, so I was probably right.
I look around for Daphne and Pansy and see them dancing together. They’re laughing and smiling, and then I see them kiss, and for the first time too, I imagine. I laugh to myself. Daphne had been going on and on about Pansy these last two weeks before the party. I’m so happy to see it worked out for her. And secretly happy I don’t need to listen to her pining over Pansy but can instead listen to her excitedly talk about Pansy instead.
“Hey,” a voice next to me. I turn around and face Draco.
Even though we shared a friend group, I was new to Hogwarts this year, from Beauxbatons, so I wasn’t really close to anyone except Pansy, Blaise and Daphne.
Before I got to know him, I’d seen him in class. Always disruptive with Crabbe and Goyle yet always getting an outstanding grade. I’d seen him in the hallways, picking on first years and cursing the muggleborns or half-bloods. When I first saw him, he was bullying some poor Gryffindor second year. Not the best first impression but when we’re better friends I’ll grill him on his behaviour. You laugh at the thought.
He was so intimidating, yet so enigmatic. Sure, he’s tall, and good-looking and smart and all sorts of other things. He was an enigma.
“Hey,” I reply.
“You look like you’re not enjoying the party,” he says, turning towards me and copying, his head also resting on the wall.
I laugh, and see him smile, just slightly. “I dunno, maybe I like standing in dark corners alone, Draco. You’ve just insulted me,” I deadpan.
He laughs (a nice sound, you note) and you grin.
“I see Pansy and Daphne are over there together,” we glance over and my smile widens. “About time,” he says to me.
I laugh again. “Yeah, definitely.”
The silence stretches between us.
“Y’know, y/n, I didn’t even want this party,” he admits. I cock my head.
“But it’s literally for you, to celebrate Slytherin’s quidditch win. Honestly, Dray, you were great in that game, even in the rain you caught the snitch!” I smile.
His eyes widen slightly. “Dray?”
My eyes widen slightly. “Sorry, is that not okay? I mean I hear Daphne and Pansy call you that all the time and we’re friends, right? I’m rambling. I’ll stop.” I tuck a stray lock of hair behind your ear, using this moment to hide my embarrassment and look down.
“No, no, it’s fine. I like hearing you say my name.” He smirks. I watch him run a hand through his already disheveled hair, causing it to look even messier. He looks at the door behind me.
“Who even says that anymore, Draco? It’s so cliché,” I mutter. Deep breaths in, and out to slow my racing heart.
He just shrugs, a small smile playing on his lips. You watch his eyes travel down your dress and he starts to smile. “You always look beautiful.”
An unsteady breath comes out. “Thank you... Dray.”
I was testing the waters with his nickname, as one might say. But I’ll consider the waters “tested” and my mission failed, because the silence stretched again, a little awkward this time.
Then, standing on my tippy-toes, I fixed a loose strand of hair curled near his ear. My breath hitched as he bent down and let me smooth it out.
Draco smiles, and my heart aches. “Wanna leave here?” he asks.
“And go where?”
“I know a spot, and it’s dark out, so it’ll be great.”
I follow him through Hogwarts’ many hallways and up many flights of stairs until we reach the astronomy tower.
“Don’t tell anyone this, I have a reputation to uphold,” he jokes. The open air feels nice on my skin, but I still feel hot. Maybe it’s just the proximity. You shiver slightly.
“Ha, ha, Slytherin Prince likes to... doodle pretty stars?” you smile as he pulls out a small notebook from his pocket and lets you flick through the pages.
“Funny, y/n. It’s astronomy, I’m drawing the constellations. The Slytherin Prince doesn’t just ‘draw pretty stars’. Though I wouldn’t be opposed to using my spectacular artistic ability and drawing you.” He winks smoothly. You feign disgust and slap his arm, laughing uncontrollably.
You mock him. “Is it because I’m just such a pretty, shining star in your life?” You’re only a little bit shocked by how bold you are.
“Undoubtedly, y/n/n.” He smiles at me with what I hope for my heart’s sake is mock affection. I’m surprising myself with how fun it is to be around him, and how carefree I feel. My friend Ilaria from Beauxbatons would joke that it’s the “friends to lovers trope”. I smile inwardly at the memory of her and her excessive referencing to romcom book tropes.
“Maybe someday, Draco.”
“Call me Dray.”
“Okay, Dray.”
This time, when the silence stretches, it’s not awkward. We both lie on our backs and he points out all his favorites. He tells me about Sirius, Scorpius and Lyra, his top three. It’s adorable that he has top three favourite constellations.
“I’m named after a constellation.” he says suddenly, looking over at me.
“That’s such a cool backstory. Actually, Lyra and Scorpius especially are such cool names. I can see why someone would want to name their kids after constellations.”
He sits up, and I do too, slightly confused. “Yeah, you’re right. Those would be the perfect names for our kids,” he laughs loudly.
I laugh before teasing him. “Keep dreaming.”
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//HELLO AND WELCOME :D
I hope you guys enjoy asking these guys stuff, im not very experienced in this type of thing but uh yeah, anyways, I’ll be laying rules and boundaries.
- Nsfw is allowed BUT NOT EXPLICITLY, if you’re younger than 18 or NOT OK with nsfw, PLEASE block the #nsfw tag
- Each character will have their own boundaries
- Each day I will inform who is available to talk to and who’s not
NOW ON WITH EVERYONES BOUNDARIES :D
Glamtime Freddy:
- Doesn’t work all too well with romantic/sexual interactions so tone it down
- DO NOT touch him without consent
Glamtime Bon Bon:
- Absolutely NO sexual interactions
- DO NOT be offensive towards him, jokes are ok
- Don’t try to hug him unless given consent, anything else is ok to do
Peach:
- Don’t be too offensive
- No nsfw unless its very subtle
- Don’t be too loud around him
Rocky:
- DONT touch him without consent, even if you have good intentions
- Don’t make annoying sounds around him
- Don’t talk about sensitive topics around him
Rex:
- NO sexual interactions
- DO NOT be offensive towards him, including jokes
- Don’t talk about sensitive topics around him
- Don’t use big words around him
Dray:
- Would preferably not talk to ppl under 16 of age
- Doesn’t manage Romantic interactions well so keep it at bay
Queen:
- No sexual/romantic interactions
- DO NOT touch her
- DO NOT make annoying noises
- Don’t be loud around her
- Would preferably not talk to ppl under 18 of age
Jokestar:
- No nsfw unless very subtle
- DO NOT touch him without consent
- Don’t ask about his past
- Don’t talk about violence/gore around him
- DO NOT scream around him
- Don’t touch his nose or ears
Flounder:
- No nsfw unless its somewhat subtle at the least
- Don’t be annoying/loud around him
Sheriff:
- No nsfw at all
- DO NOT be offensive towards him, jokes are ok
- Don’t touch him unless given consent
- DO NOT take his hat unless given consent
Kitty:
- No nsfw unless subtle
- DO NOT talk about sensitive topics with her
- DO NOT touch her tail
Amy:
- ABSOLUTELY NO NSFW (SEXUAL/ROMANTIC) THIS IS A CHILD
- DO NOT be offensive towards her, jokes are ok
- Don’t talk about sensitive topics with her
Sir Froggy:
- DO NOT be offensive towards him, including jokes
- DO NOT touch him unless given consent
- Don’t be too romantic with him
Dusty:
- Would preferably not talk to ppl under 13 of age
- DO NOT be offensive towards him, jokes are ok
- Don’t be too romantic with him
King:
- DO NOT be offensive towards him, jokes are ok
- DO NOT touch him without consent
- No nsfw unless very subtle
- DO NOT touch his tail
Shelly:
- No nsfw
- DO NOT touch her
- DO NOT yell or make annoying noises around her
- DO NOT be offensive towards her, including jokes
HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY TALKING TO THEM :D
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