Previously on Chapter 68

I think I have to end our relationship. I don't want to lead her on. I don't wanna play around with her. It would be so cruel for me to do something like that. Just why am I feeling this way for her?

Who are you, Y/N?

-Confusion and Confrontation-

Y/N P.O.V

I'm walking down the hall. I haven't been joining the train session. Harry told me to take a break. I was a bit hesitant, but he insisted. Cedric is there... which makes it hard for me to concentrate.

"Hey, Y/N!" I heard someone said. I turn around to see Draco. "Hey..." I said, stopping to let him catch up with me. He jogs towards me, until he stands in front of me.

"I haven't seen you around... where have you been, Y/N?" He said. I think about it. I can't tell Draco where I've been. 1, because he hated the trio. 2, he's a member of the Inquisitorial Squad. Which means he's going to tell this whole ordeal to Professor Umbridge.

"Hello?" He said, waving his hand in front of my face. "Huh?" I said. "You haven't answer me..." he said. "No where... I've been in Gryffindor house. It was hard you know... ever since..." I stopped mid sentence.

He shakes his head, smiling at me. "It's alright... I know what you're going through. I just hope that you'd be more open with me, you know? I just want be someone you can always count on. Don't you ever hesitate to come to me when you need someone to talk to... okay?" he said. I smile at him and wrap my arms around his torso. "Thank you, Draco..." I said. He wrap his arms around me, returning the hug.

"Anything for you, Y/N... you know that I love you, right? I still do... always..." he said. I just smile as I lean my head against his chest.

Draco loves me... I have known that for a while now. Ever since what happened back in the Malfoy manor. But I go for Cedric instead. I feel so bad for leaving him hanging like that. Oh... what are you thinking about, Y/N? Stop it!

Cedric P.O.V

I'm walking down the hallway. Cho is walking next to me. She have my hand in hers. But I don't feel the spark everyone kept talking about when they're in love. Which means... I don't have any feelings for her.

I look forward to see Y/N. She's being embraced by the Slytherin prince, Draco Malfoy. Why did my heart ache at the sight? Why do I keep feeling this way towards a girl I barely knew.

"Cedric... is everything okay?" I heard Cho asked me. I turn away from the two and look at Cho. She have a worried look in her eyes. I let out a sigh, I gently take my hand away from hers. My action makes her looks confused.

"I'm sorry..." I said. "What? What are you talking about, Ced" She said. "I'm breaking up with you" I said. "W-What? W-Why?" She said, her voice cracks a little. It makes me feel bad, but it's better this way. I can't keep leading her on, not when I'm not feeling certain with my own feelings.

"I just... don't feel anything for you. Not anymore" I said. She looks hurt with what I said. I look away from her. My eyes unconsciously turns to look at Y/N, who's now just talking with Malfoy and laughing about whatever he's saying.

"It's her, isn't it?" She said. I turn to look at her. She looks at me in sadness. "It's always been her... I can't compare to her. She's all you love and I can see that you still do..." she said. Then she turns around and walks away. I'm confused with what she just said.

'Always? Still? What did she mean? Have I been in love with Y/N before?' I thought to myself. I turn to look at Y/N. She walks away with Malfoy, while still laughing.

What's going on?

Time-skip

Y/N P.O.V

It's dinner time. I'm sitting in the Slytherin table. I just want to make sure Draco stays here. I'm sure he will be going around the school ground as a member of his squad. So I want to make sure he didn't find the others.

As I eat, I can feel someone staring at me. It can't be Draco because it's coming from behind me, and he's sitting next to me. It's from a different table. I turn my head to see Cedric.

I quickly look away from him. Draco noticed my act. "What is it?" Draco asked. "Nothing..." I said. He just raise an eyebrow. "It's nothing... really..." I said. He just nods his head.

I can feel someone standing behind me. "Y/N..." I hear the person said. I don't have to turn around to know who it is. I panic a little, not knowing what to do.

"What do you want, Diggory?" Draco said, glaring at him. "I'm not here for you, Malfoy. I'm here for her" he said. I turn my head to look at him, he's looking right at me.

"Can we talk?" He said. "She's not interested" Draco said. "Did I ask you?" Cedric said, glaring at Draco. I place my hand on Draco's shoulder, before he could try something else. He turns to look at me. I smile at him. "It's okay..." I said. He sighs and nods his head. I turn my head to look at Cedric, who is waiting for me.

"Sure... we can talk..." I said. I stand up and follow him. He walks in silent ahead of me. My heart beats rapidly against my chest. What is he going to talk to me about?

He eventually stops when we reach the garden. I just stand there, not knowing what to do. I watch as he looks around the place. I did the same as well. This is the garden we always come to visit to spend our time together.

I turn to look at Cedric and flinch when I realize he's already looking at me. "For some reason... I feel like we've been here. You and I... here. Isn't that weird? We barely knew each other" he said. Oh Cedric... if only you know.

"Why... why do I feel this way towards you? Why do I feel hurt and jealous when I see you around other boys?" He said. I just stand there, not knowing what to say. Even after wiping his memories... he still have feelings for me?

He take a step closer to me. I step backwards, until I can't back away because there's a tree behind me. He traps me in between his arms. He leans down to be in the same eye level as me.

I just froze at the sudden closeness. "And why do I feel like we're more than just acquaintances? Like I've known you longer than I thought I do. Why is that, Y/N?" he said. I stare into his eyes. The same eyes I've been staring at for months.

"Cedric..." I started. "Hm?" He said. "I..." I said, not knowing what else to say. I turn my gaze away from him, because I know... if I stare at him any longer. I wouldn't be able to hold myself. I want to be in his arms more than anything. But I know I can't... he have no memories of me.

I place my hands on his shoulders. I push him softly. He moves back. "I'm sorry... I don't know myself. I don't even know what you're talking about..." I said. It pains me more than anything to say that.

Cedric P.O.V

I can see the lie in your left eye, Y/N. I know there's something between us. For the past few days after our interaction in DA club, I've been dreaming. The same dreams... about you... about us.

I move towards the tree and take a seat. I lean my back against it and sit down. I stare at the sky above us, deep in thought. I close my eyes.

Dreams

I feel myself laying down on someone's lap. I open my eyes to see Y/N looking down at me. I feel a smile appear on my lips as I look at her. She let out a giggle when she notices me staring.

"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" She said. "You're beautiful..." I said. She blush at my words. I let out a chuckle and sit up. I scoot to sit next to her. I gently pull her to my lap and keep her in my arms.

End of dreams

I open my eyes and stare at the sky again. There it is again. Every time I'm alone... every time I'm deep in thought. That image always appear in my mind.

I love you, Y/N... my voice echoed in my head. Then I would hear her voice as well, saying that she loves me too. Why... why am I feeling this way? Dreaming about her?

I lift my hand, placing the palm of my hand on my chest. I can feel a tear escape my eye. Why do I feel like I'm missing something. Like I'm suppose to be with Y/N? Who is she? Why do I feel this way for her?

*to be continued*