Ray's point of view.

It's been a long day. It's been a week since the new neighbour came. I've been staying in this duplex apartment gifted by my parents since I came to London to study medicine . My parents live in Manchester. I'm their only child. Well, I am their adopted child. My father is the younger brother of my biological father. My adoptive parents are sterile couples, they have always wanted children, but it was not possible for them, so my biological dad let his little bro adopt me. My adoptive mom is an Korean-Thai lady where my adoptive dad is British . My biological mom is also Indian-Thai . I guess Smith brothers have something for Asians haha.

I've always wanted to be a doctor, but being a psychiatrist is something which I decided to be in my adolescence. I want to help people getting back to a happy life overcoming all the mental pains. My adoptive parents never refrained me from following my passion. That's how I'm able to learn lots of things I love. I'm a part time tutor and music teacher. I do these jobs when I am done with my actual job , a doctor. I'm also studying for post graduate programme. I'm happy with my life. I believe there's no tomorrow, that's why I always try my best to enjoy every moment. This keeps me sane , calm and collected.

I love to make friends. I'm an extrovert. I love to talk and express my opinion. I love to listen and get to know about people. I'm very good at starting a conversation. I don't like to see people unhappy. Everyone deserves happiness, don't they?

The new neighbour here is a blonde guy, but I've never seen that type of blonde , it's quite unique. He has a pale skin, he's also a doctor and studying for further courses. He seems quiet. He's a friend of the godfather of my student Teddy. Teddy's godfather Harry is a good friend of mine. He's a friendly guy. He doesn't live here all the time. I'm a part time teacher because of my friend Harry since he really trusts me with tutoring Teddy.

Draco and I meet everyday. No, we don't really hang out, we talk to each other most of the time by standing in the balcony. He loves to come at night to stargaze, sometimes to enjoy the cool breeze. He's mysterious. It always gives a different vibe. It feels like he's a guy with lots of secrets, with lots of hidden inner storms. I don't really know if that's my eccentric thoughts or something real, but he does seem interesting. That's why I like to talk to him. He is a good listener. He initially doesn't talk, but after sometime, he also starts talking, showing his extroverted side. 

About Harry?  Well, I've been knowing him for almost five years. He often comes here and stays for some months and then leaves for his place again. We met each other when we were teens. I basically took a part time job as Teddy's governess . I initially thought him to be a teen dad, but later I discovered that Teddy lost his parents in a heartbreaking situation. Since then I've been knowing Harry and we became kinda like best friends real quick. He's indeed a nice guy. Sometimes his friends Ron and Hermione come, they are also nice people . Harry, Draco, Ron and Hermione, all of them have one thing in common, all of them are really mysterious people.

After finishing studies for my exam, I go out of my room and stand in the balcony, but I don't see Draco today. He normally comes here this hour and we chat for a while. Maybe he's busy. I go back to my room and start studying again.

Draco's p.o.v
I had my exam yesterday and I got really good marks.  I have to attend two more exams to get my degree. They are supposed to take place two months later.

I'm enjoying my time away from my family, especially my father..I can't believe that he still haven't fully redeemed himself even after this narrow escape.  He is getting better but still he's still that controlling abusive person. My mother cares though and she is still trying to be a better person..

I look at my hand and see the dark mark..The mark of despair for me. My father forced me to take it. I'm going to be frank, yes, I was a bad person, I was a bully, I was a snotty racist bastard, I realized it when it was too late..If my parents were better people ,I guess things could be better for me..

I feel a metallic object gliding over that spot. I make a slight hissing sound ,but it doesn't hurt as much now, I deserve it. Blood is dripping on the shiny marble floor.  This thing is not gonna kill me, I practically survived sectumsempra and many hex done by the Dark Lord and my father.. This is nothing.

After some time,  Kitty comes and gasps seeing the scene. She quickly enters my room and cast a spell on the cut.

Kitty: Young master, please don't do this . You are having a fever after spending lots of tiring days to prepare for your exam, please don't do this.

Draco: Kitty, please leave me alone.I need some time for myself. I'm hearing voices inside my head. Please,I need some time for myself.

Kitty: Should I call your healer, young master? Your mind healer.

Draco : No need for that. And about the fever, don't forget that I'm a healer myself, nothing will happen.

Kitty : Please Sir, at least have something, you can't starve yourself just because you don't feel good. Please Sir, my earnest request.

Author's p.o.v

Draco sighs and agrees. Kitty leaves.  Draco pours a glass of wine which he bought from a muggle store nearby. He drinks it in one go and takes a few deep breaths. He then walks towards his gramophone and places a vinyl record on it.

When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No, I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me

So darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand
Stand by me, stand by me

If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me.

He tears up listening to the lyrics. Stand by him? Who will? In the end, he's all alone by himself..Who will understand him? Everyone just thinks he's a former death eater..He cries until he falls back to him. He wishes someone to cast sectumsempra on him and not have anyone cure him .

On the other hand, Ray goes to her kitchen. She's going to bake today, after a freaking long time. She's quite excited to share it with her neighbour. She's planning on arranging a small tea party with her friends. Her heart is swelled with the thoughts of seeing people happy and healthy.

Please stay tuned for the next chapter. Love you all.