***I was worried that people weren't liking this. I guess I was wrong. I love reading your reviews so keep them up. Oh not a lot happens here but stay tuned for the next one. Hmm...I always like a good torture session....***
The first thing Jocelyn saw when she opened her eyes was a not too happy looking Draco. He sat on the edge of her bed with a tight face. She blinked a few times before sitting up. Trying a smile it was lost on him. She knows this is not going to be good.
"Morning Draco." Her syrupy voice didn't have the effect on him she was hoping for. Instead he turned his head away as he winced.
"Jocelyn," he began but she grabbed his arm causing him to stop.
"J.C. Draco. You can call me J.C." He shook his head and pulled out of her hold.
"There is one and only one reason I'm allowing you to stay in my camp. If not for it I'd throw your ass out with or without Dumbledore's permission."
"But Drake," she whined. "What did I do?!"
"First off you stay the fuck away from Casey. You had no right to say such absurd things to her! She has nothing to do with you, and you will remember that."
"But-"
"And stay out of Weasley's tent. She is in charge after me. Not you! So stay in yours, and we won't have a problem."
"What about yours? I can come into yours, right Draco?" He pushed himself up to his feet and turned his back to her.
"It's Malfoy."
She screeched his name again when he was nearly out. He stopped but didn't turn to face her. Not that he owed her anything, but he did feel a little guilt where she was involved. After all he had...he shuddered at the thought.
"What's the reason?" He arched an eyebrow.
"What reason?"
"Why you're letting me stay?" He held his breath and closed his eyes. It feels as if had been the one that had the vision.
"You have to help me."
"With what?"
"Weasley. You know about her dying. I want to know everything about that vision." His jaw ticked. "Everything," he added firmly before breezing out again.
Jocelyn dropped her face into her hands and felt like crying. She had Draco once, and now he doesn't want her? What does Weasley have that she doesn't? She nearly laughed at that despite her tears. What don't we share, she screamed to herself.
"You're not going," he replied without having to see the sword or the focused look on her face. Without a word he grabbed his and made his way back out. Ginny was right beside him.
"Casey isn't ready yet. I'm bringing Jacob with me."
"No, you're not. I said you're not going."
"I put your girlfriend to sleep too. She wanted to go, but she would have just been in the way." She pulled her hair up and held it up with her wand. "You can hex me later." He groaned and stopped suddenly making her almost fall from the sudden movement.
"She is not my fuckin girlfriend Weasley, and how many damn times do I have to say you're not going?!"
"Whatever you have up your ass turn around so I can remove it already." He didn't break a face at the comment. "This is my camp as well, and we're going into battle. It may not be a big one but lives will be in danger. So Malfoy I am going!"
"What did I just say?! I told you no already!"
"So I said yes. Who else are you going to have to cover your back? I'm the best in healing, and I'm second to you in battle. There is no one. I am going!"
"No!"
"Dammit Malfoy what the hell is wrong with you? Stop fighting me. I said I'm going and you can't do anything about it." He sneered and pointed his wand at her. She was shocked at the magical stick pointing at her neck that she had no time to react.
"What are you going to do Malfoy? You want to do the same to me as I did to your Jocelyn? You don't even know that spell." He could actually feel his hand shake as he held the wands pointed at her. This is certainly one thing he thought he would never be doing. Here he is though threatening and pointing his wand at Ginny.
"Just until I know," he said before she crumpled to the ground. Lifting her from the ground he forced his eyes to keep on the trail ahead and not at the woman in his arms.
Casey looked frightened as the two entered. Draco shook his head telling her that it's nothing before placing the unconscious redhead on the bed. Again he wouldn't look at her. He dropped her sword off and nodded once at Casey before leaving again.
"I don't understand him at all," Ginny groaned and held a hand to her forehead. Her head hurts from all the thinking. She's been trying to figure out why he refused her and then knocked out with a spell. By all rights he had no say in the matter. She is free to do whatever she wishes. It is her own life that she's...
"Oh my god," she whispered. Casey perked up and raced over with the wet washcloth.
"What Ginny?"
"I know I'm acting crazy right now, but you don't think...that Malfoy," she paused and bit on her bottom lip. "I can't find the right word but...cares?" Casey laughed as she placed the cloth over the redhead's forehead.
"I think he more than cares about you. Remember last night?" She grimaced.
"I was trying to forget." Casey smirked mirroring the one she has learned from Ginny who has perfected it by Draco.
"I'm not going to let you. Oh my god," she gushed and squeezed Ginny's arm. "You should have seen him when he brought you in."
"Why is that?"
"He looked so adorable. His face was all scrunched up and focused. It was almost as if he was in pain."
"Aww how adorable," Ginny mocked. Casey groaned and punched Gin playfully in the arm.
"I'm being serious!"
"And I'm being realistic. It's Draco Malfoy we're talking about remember? He may care about some people, but he'll never let on and it won't be about me. Not like you say it is at least. I know that he's been watching out for you though. Don't tell him I told you or that I know either." Casey rolled her eyes back silently throwing her attitude.
"What do I need to do to get through to you woman?! You know better than anyone on how Draco works. He's not going to come right out and say anything. It's not even like him to be subtle." Casey sat up on her knees. "I didn't want to go there..." she sighed trailing off. Ginny sat up raising an eyebrow at her cryptic message.
"Huh?"
"First off I have to say that you know I think you're brilliant and the best healer and," Ginny waved off her over exaggerated praises.
"To the point."
"It's just that Jocelyn looks well...a lot like you. I mean you're a lot prettier, but you have to take a double take."
"Is this where you try and deflate my ego? Because it's working well Case."
"No! No, I'm just trying to prove a point. Draco...hmm...likes her and you two look alike." Ginny sat there with a blank look on her face. "Gin!"
"I'm sorry Casey. I hear you and all, but I'm just not buying it. However he sees me is platonic and certainly not as you and Bentley put it."
"See!" she cried. "I'm not the only one. You're ex boyfriend even sees it."
"Bentley sees a lot of things. Have you already forgotten? He was seeing Lissa behind my back." Casey sighed about to give up.
"This has nothing to do with Melissa. Ginny..."
"Enough okay? Just wake me up when he gets back." She shut her eyes to snap them open almost immediately. "Oh and if the wench comes make sure to hex her. Use the one that makes it burn when she pees." Casey winced and got up from the bed. She knows never to get on her bad side.
***I know not a lot happened. It was more of a filler chapter so that I can show Ginny beginning to debate what is going on. Poor Ginny. She doesn't know that she's about to be tortured. How? I'm not going to give that out. Most likely you'll be thinking the wrong thing but hey there is nothing wrong with thinking and guessing. R/R...Thanks Karnikiss.***