You walk out of the common room the next morning with Daphne and head to the Great Hall for breakfast. You were talking to Daphne about last night when you bump into someone. You look and see Cassian. Just your luck. "Cassian...hi," You say calmly.

"Hey..." He says, reaching out as if to cradle your face, but he pulls his hand back. "Sorry, I-" He says, but you place a finger on his lips. "It's alright, but we have to get going now. I'll see you around?" You say politely. "Yeah," Cassian responds and you give him a warm smile before continuing to walk with Daphne.

You feel a tug on your arm and turn to see Cassian holding you back from going any further. "Cassian, are you okay?" You ask. "Um...can we, can we talk?" He replies. You look back at Daphne and motion for her to go. "I'll meet you there." You say and she nods, walking off.

You turn towards Cassian. "What is it?" Cassian runs a hand through his hair. "I...I don't know. It's just...we haven't seen each other for a really long time, but, I can't help but just be attracted to you. I don't know why, and I don't know how to make it stop. Because, I know I can't be with you. But I..." His blue eyes met yours. "Sara, I hate to do this to you, but we can't be friends anymore. Anytime I'm close to you I have to fight the urge to hug you, to kiss you, to hold you. And the more time I spend around you, the harder it is to resist." He says sadly. "I guess I won't be seeing you around then," He says, walking away.

You stare after him, a mix of shocked and sadness expressed in your features. "Cassian..." You barely whisper. You bite your lip and walk towards the Great Hall. You glance around and spot Daphne, and no Cassian. You give Daphne a soft smile, going over to sit next to her. "So what happened?" She asks you. "Cassian said we can't be friends anymore. Like, it's for the best. Because he still has feelings for me, and everytime he's around, he wants to be my boyfriend again." You say. Daphne gives you a sad look. "Aw, that sucks. It's terrible losing a friend. Here, how about we go to that ice cream parlor. We can have a double date! On me." She offers. You give her a smile. "Thanks. You definitely know how to cheer me up," You reply.

Just then, both Draco and Cedric appear behind the both of you as if out of thin air. "Hello ladies." Cedric says. Daphne whips her head around at the speed of light. "Cedric!" She wraps her arms around him. "Hey, I was thinking all four of us should go on a double date to that ice cream parlor you saw earlier." Daphne explains. Cedric shrugs. "Sure, if that's okay with them," He says, gesturing to you and Draco. Draco looks to you. "What do you say, Sarafina?" I nod. Draco grabs your hand with a smile and your hands interlock. You all walk towards the doors of the Great Hall. You all laugh and talk as you make it to an area where no one is around.

Cedric pulls out his wand. He holds Daphne's hand and she holds yours, and you squeeze Draco's hand lightly. "Everyone ready?" He asks. You all nod and he apparates you to Diagon Alley. You release Daphne's hand as both pairs walk side by side towards the familiar ice cream parlor. Draco nudges you. "Remember this?" You smile at the memory. You and Draco's first date. You had dragged him there because, well...it was ice cream. You laugh lightly, and Draco laughs with you. "I still remember, you squealed like a little girl. It was hilarious but adorable at the same time." He teases. You shove him playfully. "Shut up." He holds his hands up in surrender. "Okay, okay." He laughs.

You arrive at the parlor and you all order some ice cream. You all sit at a booth, talking about ridiculous situations and moments you all have had. Cedric tells you about this one time Daphne was trying to spit water and catch it in her mouth and it splashed all over her face, much to Daphne's attempts at shutting him up. Then the tables turned and Draco told Daphne of the first time you came here and nearly screamed when you saw this place. You tried your best to stop him from continuing, but he was stronger and managed to hold you back.

You smirk when he's done and tell them about the numerous times when the prestigious Draco Malfoy messed up on his Potions assignments. Draco just rolls his eyes and shakes his head. Daphne goes after you and talks about how much of a goof Cedric really is. By the time she finishes, all of your ice cream is gone. Soon after, Draco, Daphne and Cedric recieve the same results. You all get up and leave the parlor, after paying for the ice cream, of course. Daphne and Cedric wander away from you, looking at the window displays for numerous shops. Draco takes the opportunity and pulls you down multiple alleyways, turning left and right so many times you lost count. Hell, you didn't even know where you were.

Draco leans closer, his breath tickling your neck. "I've been wanting to do this ever since those two lovebirds flew away." He growls. "Then what are you waiting for?" You smile. He grazes his lips against your neck and then moves upward, kissing along your jawline. He finally makes his way to your begging lips, starving to be kissed ever since he pulled you away, and those of which take advantage and you move your mouth fiercely against his. Draco groans as you walk forward and push him against the opposite wall of the alleyway. He lifts you up and spins around so that your back is now against the wall and he is where you previously were. Not ever breaking the kiss, you moan his name softly into his mouth as you push your body closer to his. "Damn it Sarafina," He groans huskily. You pull away slowly. "What is it?" You ask, silently worried. Draco smiles. "I can't get enough of you."

You bite your lip and look down at the ground. Draco leans down and captures your lips in a soft kiss once again. You almost whine for his touch when he pulls away. "We should be heading back now." He says, straightening his clothing and combing his fingers through his hair. Draco pulls you close to him and you apparate out of the maze of alleyways and back into the walkways of Diagon Alley. You manage to pull Cedric and Daphne away from a window of playing kittens and apparate back to the school.

.~*Cassian*~.

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~♡ Miki