Show me How to LOve

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CHAPTER 14: IT HURTS SO MUCH

August 17th

DRACO

He sat in is office looking bored but he keeps on thinking about stuff. Stuff like Ginny. He found himself constantly thinking about her, like she was an addiction or something, and he didn’t like it. He thought of what happened between him and Ginny yesterday. ‘Make love to me, Draco’ those were the exact words that kept on popping in his head. The way she said his name was enough to drive him insane, it was so… so smooth and caring. He could spend the rest of his life hearing his name from her lips.

“Damn it! Stop thinking about it!” Draco frustratingly said.

“Think about what?” Blaise’s head popped out of nowhere and gave Draco a fright. “Why so jumpy?”

“Nothing… just thinking…” he muttered.

“Right and talking all by yourself… you should go to a psychiatric doctor. Oh wait… why don’t you let Miss Virginia help you? I’m sure she would love to help poor Drakie…” Blaise made a teasing face.

“Don’t mention her name okay? You're giving me a headache…” Draco pretended to massage his temples.

Blaise cocked his left brow at Draco “You know man… I think were going too far. She is a nice woman, wouldn’t want to break her heart.”

“Are you backing out? Wait… you're the one who initiated this stupid bet in the first place. Why are you backing out now?”

Blaise chuckled. “So you admit it’s stupid? I know, I know but isn’t this a bit…Harsh?”

“Blaise, this bet has been the most challenging bet that you have given me and you're backing out… are you afraid? Or is there another reason why you're saying this? Is it because of Ginny…. or….. Luna?”

Draco’s question caught Blaise off guard. Partly the reason he wanted to put an end to the bet is because of Luna, he has become fond of her and he kept on thinking what she would do if she knew that they had a bet innyinny. Surely she would be furious. “No, no… I’m not the issue here. I’m only saying that you should be careful. You might end up hurting yourself.”

“Whatever man…” was Draco’s only remark.

“Aight. I gotta go… I’m meeting Luna for lunch. Don’t be late for the photo shoot okay?” Blaise exited Draco’s office.

FLASHBACK

He was talking to Pansy when he saw Ginny came out of the shooting area. He couldn’t believe his eyes... he was staring at her with desire and lust. She was right when she said “Besides, your eyes may pop out when you see me.”

Ginny felt totally bare when she came out. All eyes were directed to her. She walked slowly towards Luna and ignoring the angry look Ron has on. When she stood before Luna, her emerald eyes met with silver-grey ones. “Do I have dirt on my face?”

Draco continued to stare at her. He was looking at her from head to toe and Merlin she was too damn sexy to resist.

“Ginny???” Pansy was in total shock. “My God… look at you. I mean I’m speechless… you look WOW!!!”

Luna nudged Ginny by the elbow. “Told yah. What did I say?”

“Yeah, yeah… listen to your advice.” Ginny rolled her eyes.

“You look amazing Ginny… one piece of advice though; you should keep wearing this type of dresses.” Blaise rested his back on the coach.

“And why’s that?”

“Cuz’ it’s one way of shutting Draco up. Just look at him… he can’t take his eyes off of you and no woman has ever done that…” Instantly all eyes turn to Draco, who was observing Ginny.

Ginny blushed. “Stop that…”

Luna, Blaise and Pansy laughed all together and Draco still continued to stare at the red-head before him.

“WHAT THE BLOODY HELL ARE YOU WEARING, YOUNG LADY??” came the voice of none other than Ronald Weasley.

Ginny turned her head around and saw Ron coming towards them with Hermione and Harry by his side. “Hi Ron!”

“Don’t ‘Hi Ron’ me” his face was red with anger.

“Ron, just relax.” Hermione tried calming Ron.

“Don’t tell me what to do Hermy… Ginny, take that… that thing you're wearing and change into your clothes.” Ron barked.

Ginny chortled at his brother. “Ron, Ron, Ron… No.”

“No? I won’t take that as an answer… you move now young lady...” He pointed towards the dressing room.

She stood up before Ron and calmly but firmly said “First of all, I’m not a young lady anymore Ron. I’m 22 years old. I’m old enough to know what I want… there is a fine line between young lady and a woman.”

When Ron opened his mouth to answer, Ginny continued on talking. “Second of all, I’m sick and tired of you being so overprotective. Give me my life Ron, I feel like I’m stuck in a cage with all the thorns surrounding me. I need to be free and with you always there to bicker with me isn’t my idea of freedom.”

Ron was breathing calmly now. “The reason why I’m doing this Ginny is because I feel that you don’t need me anymore. As a child, you used to call for me when you're in trouble and I was always there to defend you. I guess I’m still thinking that your still my baby sister.” He said those words with concern.

Ginny was touched by Ron’s words. “You know, I understand you completely but you're only thinking about your side. How about mine? I need to stand on my own. I will still need you but not that often anymore.” She gave him a small smile and moved forward to hug him.

Ron accepted the embrace. “You're right. I will refrain myself from interfering with you but I wont promise…”

“Thanks Ron!”

“Bravo!!!” Draco clapped his hands. “Family Reunion… this isn’t the appropriate place to do that you know…”

“Draco…” Pansy warned him. “Just leave them alone.”

Draco smirked. “Whatever. Just makes me sick seeing those two.” He turned around and walked towards the exit.

“I swear I’m going to kill that ferret… he just wait till I get my hands on him.” Ron announced.

“You don’t want to do that Ron…” Ginny said. Both Hermione and Harry looked at Ginny but it was Harry’s expression that made Ginny realize what she has said.

“And why is that?” Ron asked.

“Cuz…uh…. Cuz… there would be no more balance Ron. Ying Yang remember?” Ginny just made an excuse and because Ron got confused he just nodded.

Ginny sighed. ‘Whew! That was a close one.’

Colin came out of the room all sweaty. “Sorry for the delay guys but I need you to come back tomorrow for the final shoot… it’s usually not done this way but there’s so many of you and time is gold. See you tomorrow. Oh one more thing, the dresses are free.”

One by one they turned to leave, bringing with them the clothes they wore from the shoot.

END OF FLASHBACK

Draco didn’t notice that it was already 12 noon until he heard a knock on the door.

“Sir, aru diu dining out for lunch?” his secretary asked.

“Yes, I won’t be here for the rest of the afternoon…” he declared and began compiling his belongings and getting ready to leave.

1:30 PM

GINNY

“Luna, when are you going back to France?” Ginny asked.

“Uhm… in a few weeks. Why?” Luna was sitting on the floor while eating her favourite junk food: Mr. Crabbs.

“I’m planning on going there… with the permission of Narcissa, of course.”

“You know Gin, I’m really h tha that things are working out for you. I mean you don’t fight that much with Malfoy and you're developing some softness for him.”

Ginny wanted to say ‘I think I love him’ but it would just cause more problems. “What? You're insane if you think I like Malfoy. C’mon Loonie…” she tried to look disgusted.

“I’m just saying… I would love to see you two together though. Fire meets ice huh?”

“Stop it. I don’t want to hear anymore. What’s taking Colin so long?” Ginny was pacing back and forth in Colin’s office.

“Stop complaining will yah? I was instructing my crew on something… c’mon everybody is here.” Colin told Ginny and Luna and both ladies followed him outside.

“People, people… attention. Today, we will be doing our shoot by pairs and one for the magazine cover. I will be choosing your pair and no complaining. Alright… Harry with Hermione” Colin paused as he looked at the jumping Hermione hug Harry “Ron and Pansy, Luna and…”

Ginny looked alarmed. If Luna is paired with Blaise then she would be doomed. “Blaise!” she heard Colin say. ‘Oh no! Why do I have to be paired with him?’

“And last but not the least… Draco and Ginny.”

“Colin I will not allow my sister to be paired with Malfoy…” Ron folded his arms on his chest.

“Ron, you seem to forget my rules. NO COMPLAINING. And if you threaten to leave the shoot or drag Ginny away from the shoot then I promise you this: You will experience a great deal of pain.” Colin stated.

“That is just unfair…”

“No, cuz’ you signed the contract and in section 2.13, it states that you will agree to whatever is necessary.” Colin smiled sweetly. When he saw Ron shrugged, he called for Harry and Hermione.

One by one Colin called pairings until it was Draco and Ginny’s turn. “Draco, Ginny come on in” he waved at both of them.

Ginny stood first and quickly entered the room, quietly followed by Draco. “Colin, why am I paired with him?” Draco didn’t say a word.

“Cuz’ I want you to be and besides you look cute together.” Colin teased and got a slap on the arm from Ginny. “Sorry… change into these” he handed each of them outfits “and we’ll start right away.”

Ginny quickly made her way to the dressing room and changed. Once in her gown, she found herself staring at a new person. The gown Colin gave her suited her perfectly; red and strapless. She wore a corset that hugged her body perfectly and a skirt that float like silk as she moved.

She was admiring herself and thought ‘What would Draco say? Would he like it? Oh no… NO don’t go there Ginny. He doesn’t care shit about you so don’t care what he’ll think.’ Disregarding that thought, she again looked at herself at the mirror. She turned around “What could be nice for my hair? I better let my hair loose…” she got her tie and placed it in her bag. “There that should do it.”

She slowly walked over to Colin and tapped him lightly. Colin turned around and stumbled back. “I’m speechless… you look beautiful. Oh my god I do have excellent choice…” he chirped happily.

“Don’t flatter yourself Creevey. It doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the dress that’s beautiful, it’s the person wearing it that’s making it beautiful.” Draco was leaning against the wall and staring right at Ginny.

Ginny looked at him and blushed. “Colin, we should start now.”

Colin stared at Draco. “Wow, Draco… that was amazing. He’s absolutely right Gin. You may be a git but you know how to treat ladies… at least you’re a gentleman.”

“Hey, I’m not a jerk who mistreats women…” Draco was now walking towards the centre of the room where Colin would be taking their pictures. His white tuxedo accentuated his broad shoulders and showed his lean waist, his hair was slicked back.

“Yes, you are. You insult me all the time… is that how a gentleman supposed to act?” Ginny said as she clasps both her hands.

Draco’s look was diverted to Ginny; a small smile crept in his lips. He walked towards her. “That’s because you look so beautiful when you get mad. It matches with your fiery hair.”

Ginny blushed again. “Let’s start this shoot Colin and I mean NOW!”

Colin, who was watching the couple from afar, was chuckling. ‘They so look good together.’ “Alright, alright… Cant wait eh HONEY?”

“Honey?” Ginny looked confused. “Oh yeah right Honey… can’t wait when I know you're the one whose gonna be taking our picture.”

Draco almost forgot that Ginny and Colin are ‘in a relationship’… ‘Damn… this bet is not easy…’

“Okay… Ginny you stand here and Draco you move back. The situation is like this… Ginny you look sad while Draco is approaching from behind. He will hold your shoulder and lift your chin up and you look at him with all the love. Go.”

“Colin, love? I don’t like this ferret much more love.” Ginny folded her arms under her bosom.

Colin sighed. “Pretend Love… it would be over soon before you know it.”

So they did the pose. Ginny portrayed a sad looking person as Draco came behind her and held her shoulders. As he placed his hands on her shoulder, he slowly massaged her and she began to relax. Draco lifted her chin and Ginny looked at him.

One reason sidn’idn’t like the situation is she might fall for Draco Malfoy again and she was right. As her eyes met his, her heart, that she tried so hard to build a wall, shattered. When she looked at him, she felt safe and cared for… she looked at him with all the love she could gather and slowly touched his cheek.

Draco felt a warm feeling on his cheek. He closed his eyes and savoured her touch. He opened his eyes again and found her staring back at him. He encircled his arms around her waist and drew her close.

Colin secretly took pictures of them; he intentionally removed the flash of the camera as to not disturb them. They were caught up in the moment that they totally forgot that Colin was still there. How he adored the couple…

Ginny’s heart ached with pain for the man that she learned to love for 3 months… this man. A single tear dropped on her cheek.

Draco wiped it from her cheek and held her close. He felt something prick his heart that it started aching. If only there was no bet then it wouldn’t hurt that much. If only there was no bet then he’d love her… love her like any other man would do.

Maybe he did love her after all but he is too damn proud to admit it. 3 months he has played by the rules and he didn’t expect things to turn out this way.

Ginny backed away a little. “Draco, I…” she was stopped by his fingers on her lips.

“Shh... don’t speak.” He looked deeply into her eyes. “Don’t you know that I also hurt when I see you like this?”

Ginny’s head jerked up and Draco instantly caught her lips. He kissed her like there was no tomorrow for he knows that they could never be together. She hangs on to him, never letting go…

Why is it that when we love someone, they don’t love us back? When someone loves us, we don’t love them back but what’s hurts the most is when you both love each other and you know could never be together…