Previously on Chapter 77

I glance at Draco. For the first time, he didn't glare at Harry or make a remark. Instead, he just looks upset. It makes me wonder if he actually need it for something. But if so... what would he need it for? Why is he acting so weird? He's not like how he used to be.

Draco... what happened to you?

-His Sudden Change-

Y/N P.O.V

We're going to Hogsmeade today. So I wake up early to prepare myself for the trip. I really need the fun to take my mind of things.

I get up from the bed and head for the shower. I turn the water on, and adjust it to my desired heat. Then I step under it, the water instantly relaxes my body. I close my eyes as I let out a content sigh.

I open it and lift my wrist. The tattoo on my wrist now showed 175. It's been a week since this tattoo appeared. 175 days... before the claiming. None of my friends knew about this, since I've always wore long sleeved clothes to hide it.

I walk out of the cubicle and put on my bathrobe. I make my way to my room and change my clothes for the trip.

I walk out of my room after grabbing my purse. I make my way to the living area. Hermione, Ron and Harry are sitting on the couches. They turn to look at me as soon as I enter the room.

"Hello... sorry for taking so long" I said. "No... we're just done as well..." Hermione said. "That's a relief" I said, making her giggle. "Come on... we don't wanna miss the carriage..." Harry said, getting up. Ron gets up as well. Then the four of us walks out, making our way to the carriage area.

It didn't take long for us to reach the spot. Ron is the first to get inside the carriage. Hermione gets inside as well. Harry is next. He turns to look at me. "Here, let me help you, Y/N" he said, offering me his hand. I smile at him and place my hand on top of his. He pulls me up.

"Thanks, Harry..." I said, smiling at him. He smiles back. I take a seat next to him, and soon the carriage starts to move. I turn my head to stare outside and watch as the scenery passed by.

"What should we do when we get there?" Harry said, breaking the silence. I turn my head to look at him. "I'm kind of craving some sweets. Also... maybe we can get some butterbeers?" I said. "That sounds like good plan to me" Ron said, smiling. I let out a soft giggle. "Food always sounds good for you, Ron..." I said. He just let out a laugh.

After a while, we finally reach there. Hermione and Ron are the first to get off the carriage. Harry gets off next and turns to offer his hand for me. I grab his hand and get off the carriage as well. Then we walk towards the village.

We head to Honeydukes to get some sweets as we planned. I got myself some Jelly Beans of every flavor, along with some chocolates. I pay for them and wait for my friends.

Out of the corner of my eye, I can see Draco walking. I turn to the others. "Guys... I'll meet you up at the Three Broomstick, okay?" I said. They turn to look at me and nod their heads. I have at them and turn to go after Draco.

"Draco!" I said. He stops and turns to look at me. I jog towards him and stands in front of him. "What's going on with you? Why do you keep avoiding me?" I said.

"I don't know what you're talking about... leave me alone..." he said, looking away from me. "Why? What did I do??" I said. "Nothing... I just don't want to be around you anymore" he said, in a cold voice. "Why? You promised you'll always be there for me. Why are you pushing me away?" I said. He lets out a scoff and turns around to leave. I grab his hand, and turn him to look at me.

"Why? Why are you doing this, Draco?" I asked. He yanks his hand away from me. "I'm tired okay?! I've always waited for you. Now I just have had enough of it. So now if you're smart enough. Keep yourself far away from me" he spat. He turns around and just walks away. "Draco..." I said, in a hush tone as I wait watch him walks away.

Draco P.O.V

I turn around the corner and leans my back against the wall. I bit my lips as I try to stop myself from crying. I didn't mean to be so harsh on her. I must have hurt her feelings.

"I am so sorry, Y/N... I did this for your own safety. I'm sorry..." I said. Tears finally streams down my cheeks. It hurts me more than anything to hurt her. I love Y/N... but I have to do this. She have to hate me. If I allow her to be around me, HE would know that she's my weakness and HE will use her against me.

I wipe my tears and push myself away from the wall. I have something to do. Let's hope this works. I just want to get this over with.

Time-skip

Y/N P.O.V

I'm currently sitting in one of the chairs inside the Three Broomstick. I cross my arms on the the table, deep in thought. My mind went off to Draco.

So now if you're smart enough. Keep yourself far away from me! His voice echoed in my head once again. Even though he try to make it sound harsh, I know that it wasn't his intention.

I know that he's hiding something. But what? I can read his mind... but I'd much rather if he would just trust me and tell me about his problem willingly.

"Hey..." someone said. I look up to see Harry. He sits next to me. Ron sits next to Hermione. "Hey" I said, giving him a small smile. Hermione notices my bad mood. "Are you okay?" She said. "Yeah... I'm okay..." I said, nodding my head.

I look across the table and notices Ginny. She's with a boy. "Hey... isn't that Ginny?" I said. They all turn their heads to look at where I'm looking. Hermione nods her head. "Yeah..." she said. "What is she doing with him?" Ron said. I watch as Ginny and the boy leans in to share a kiss. I look away from them as it reminds me of Cedric.

My eye suddenly make eye-contact with Draco, who just entered the shop. He looks at me briefly, before looking away. I frown at his coldness. What's wrong with him? Why did he suddenly change?

*to be continued*