A Woman Scorned, Part 1 (H/D, PG-13)

[sesheta66]

Title:   A Valentine Surprise - part 1 of A Woman Scorned series
Author:    sesheta_66  
Rating:   PG-13
Word Count:   842
Pairing/Characters:   Harry/Draco, Ginny, Hermione
Challenge:   Jamie's AWDT challenge "I'll be back," and hd_angst challenge of Valentine's Day
Warnings:   No beta.
Summary:   Ginny has plans for Valentine's Day that don't include Draco.
Disclaimer:   The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

 

 

"Draco, be reasonable."

"I am being reasonable," he huffed. "I don't think it's unreasonable to want to spend Valentine's Day alone with you."

"Well, it's not like we're going to be there for the entire day. The party doesn't start until seven, and we can be together - all alone - until then." He waggled his eyebrows playfully at Draco.

"But I wanted to have a romantic dinner with you," Draco pouted. "And I certainly don't want to spend the evening with your ex-girlfriend."

"Draco, it'll be fine. Ginny knows we're together." Draco interrupted with a snort. "She knows we're together," Harry continued, "and she has accepted it."

"No she hasn't. She still wants you. She'll always want you."

"Even if that's true, I don't want her. I want you. I love you. Not Ginny, not any other girl, not any other bloke. You. Only you." Harry took Draco in his arms, in what Draco imagined was supposed to be a reassuring embrace. All he could feel was dread.

They had arrived at the pub to find most of their friends already there. Draco had, after all, ensured that Harry knew just how much he loved him before coming out tonight, and gave him a taste of what he had planned for them once they got back home. And, well, if it made them a bit late, so be it.

The evening went along rather pleasantly, as Draco mingled with some old friends he hadn't seen in a while. It was nice, actually, and he finally felt himself relaxing when he caught a glimpse of Harry across the room. God, how he loved that man. He flashed a smile as Harry looked up. The brunette's face flushed - funny how he still blushed at little things like that - and Draco felt a warm wave pass over him.

Seconds later, he was hit with a feeling quite the opposite of that warmth. Ginny had approached Harry, and was starting to chat him up. To his credit, Harry had stiffened, and his body language said "stay away - stay far, far away." Still, that didn't ease the cold sensation Draco had felt rippling through him. He made his way over to them, and caught Ginny saying "it'll only be a few minutes. Please, Harry?"

"What will only be a few minutes?" Draco asked, clearly surprising Ginny as she nearly jumped out of her shoes.

As she turned to look at Draco, he noticed her body language changing, in a similar way to Harry's earlier when she had approached him. "Oh, I just need Harry's opinion on something I've bought Ron for his birthday. It's coming up next month, and I don't know if I'll get a chance to see Harry again before that, so I just wanted him to slip out for a few minutes." She flashed an innocent smile that did nothing to make Draco relax.

Too right you are, you won't be "seeing Harry" again.

"Oh, alright," he heard Harry agree.

What the fuck?!?

"Excuse me, Ginny, but couldn't you just accio whatever it is here for Harry to see? It seems rather silly to me that you would need to drag Harry off in the middle of a party."

"Well, actually, it's too big to accio unnoticed, and really, it'll just be a few minutes."

"I'll be back," Harry said, leaning in to give Draco a peck on the cheek. As he allowed Ginny to shuffle him away, he called over his shoulder, "I'll be right back."

As she pushed Harry through the door, Ginny looked back at Draco with an evil glint in her eyes, and a wicked grin on her face. She blew Draco a kiss and followed Harry out the door.

After about an hour, Harry still hadn't returned. It didn't go unnoticed that Ginny was still missing in action as well. The dread Draco had felt all week had been nothing compared to this. A heavy weight now settled in his stomach, and tears were sitting just below the surface, threatening to spill.

Draco felt a light squeeze on his shoulder. "He'll be back," Hermione whispered. "You know he will be."

"Do I, Hermione? Do I really know that?" He knew he sounded injured, but he didn't care. Not now.

"Of course you do. He loves you, Draco."

Taking a deep breath, Draco got up to leave. "Well, tell him Happy Valentine's Day for me when he does, then."

The next day, when Harry still hadn't returned, and nobody had heard from him or Ginny, Draco's dread took on a whole new level. His hurt feelings were quickly being replaced with worry. He knew that Ginny had feelings for Harry. He knew that she was obsessed. He thought about the look on her face as she had pushed Harry out of the room, and felt ill. That old expression, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, came unbidden into his mind.

"What have you done with him, you bitch?" he screamed to the empty room.

Part 2

Comments

[auto.livejournal.com]

oh god, there is going to be more right! pleeeaaassseee!!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Oh, definitely. *pets*

[icyaurora8.livejournal.com]

gah!!! please write more on this! i want to kill ginny right now!!! no one rips apart harry and draco!!!!

*flails wildly in her anger*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

But of course. *pets*

I could never leave Harry in her clutches for long.

[aquila-star.livejournal.com]

Oh god. Ginny needs to DIE!!!

She's gonna die right? Draco's gonna kill her? *begs prettily*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Kill her you say?
I give nothing away.
Nothing I say!
Well, not today anyway.

OK ... admittedly not my best poetry ever, but you get the picture. Stay tuned! Muahaha!

[jean-c-pepper.livejournal.com]

This is some Fatal Attraction type shit. I hope you post the rest, SOON!!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

I hope you post the rest, SOON!! - Well, I have to write it first.

You know, that wasn't even what I had planned to write when I started, and the story just took over ...

[charmed310.livejournal.com]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't DO that!!!!

*claws at the screen for more drama*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Um ... sorry?

You do know that there's more to come on this, right? I wouldn't leave Harry with Ginny *shudders* for too long.

*hugs* There, there ... it'll be OK. Well ... eventually ... I suppose ... maybe.

[chibidraco.livejournal.com]

Oh no. Draco, grab a knife, your wand and a muggle tazer
and go rescue Harry.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Oh no. Oh yes, I'm afraid. Hmmm ... *ponders muggle tazer*

♥ your icon.

[lire-casander.livejournal.com]

I need more. Please?

I bet Gibby tried to do something but Harry resisted... Harry can't be under her influence too much time, he loves Draco!!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

I need more. Please? Definitely.

I bet Gibby tried to do something but Harry resisted *giggles* - I presume you meant 'Ginny' - anyway, the next installment will be the night from Harry's point of view, so you'll find out what happened. But I have to write it first. Stay tuned!

[lire-casander.livejournal.com]

*headdesk* Never try to comment on a fic with all the lights off and at 1:30 in the morning!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Hee! ♥ *hugs*

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

*giggles* Gibby. Hahaha, that was exactly what I needed to break out of the heartaching chasm from reading sesheta_66's WIP. Thanks! *hugs*

*still giggline hopelessly* Gibby indeed.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Poor Lire ...

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

Gah! I knew your lovely little fluffy phase would eventually dissipate, but... painful! *clutches at wounded heart*

Despite my histronics, that was a very well written fic. I like the tension (both between Harry and Ginny, and Draco and Ginny; as well as for us, the reader). Still, cruel of you to leave it at a cliffy ending. *sniffs*

I'm not one to beg, but update soon, please!! *laughs*

lots of love,
Diana

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hands you tissue*

Ah, yes ... the fluffy phase ... you do know that the angst loves me, right? Glad you liked the fic, and yes I plan to update soon. With RL interfering (how dare that happen), I can't promise when. Crazy busy time at work & it spills into my home time too.

*ponders quitting to pursue fanfic full-time*
*remembers kids*
*puts lotto tickets on shopping list*

But I will TRY to update once a week. Not sure how long this will end up being (I started out planning a one-shot with resolution, but the plot took over), but at least a few more parts.

[ellie-nor.livejournal.com]

::wibbles:: Oh no!! Happy ending, please?!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Well, part 2 is posted now ... I'll hold back on how it will end ... stay tuned.

Psst ... I really like happy endings myself, so ...

[hapendfro.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to let you know, I love your writing. I always read your stuff immediatly when I see your name in the communities. I added you to my friends list today. Hope it is okay. Do you have a RL journal as well or is it just the writing?

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*blushes* - thanks. You're sweet. Since I'm hoping to eventually make a career of writing, it's always nice to hear good things about it. And of course it's okay to add me to your friends list.

Do you have a RL journal as well or is it just the writing? - Um ... I'm a single working mom ... RL is pretty boring. And busy. I may occasionally put something on my journal, but on the most part it's all about the writing. Not much time for anything else.

You might want to drop by hd_boardgame to see some other postings ... they're really quick drabbles done while rounding a boardgame. Lots of fun, and we also recommend other fics, pics & vids. And you'd be welcome to join in the fun. [Might I suggest, if you do join, that you play for Gryffindor ... the lion's den is quite spacious!]

[hapendfro.livejournal.com]

... I'm a single working mom ... RL is pretty boring

Are you nuts, your life may be a lot of things, but I am sure it is not boring.

I think a career of writing is a definite possiblity for you. You have an amazing way with words. I understand from somehing I read in your journal before that you are working on a YA novel. I love reading YA and childrens (middle age 8-12) novels. I wish you the best of luck. Please let me know if you get anything published. I would love to read it.

I've looked at hd_boardgame, but have been too intimidated to join. I'm not sure exactly how it all works.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*blushes some more* - thanks again.

And boring ... really ... it is. I live vicariously through my characters!

Re. the boardgame, don't let some people intimidate you *cough* *shifty eyes* - we just happen to be tres competitive! It is truly all in fun, and it's all about sharing the fics, pics and recs. Really. If you look past the "competition" part, you can feel the love. Seriously. It's not played in "real time" so you can come and go as you please.

And you don't really have to join the Gryffs ... I just try to rope everyone into my house! Heh! I played all by myself for WEEKS, and got very lonely *wipes the crocodile tears away* - I seem to have been successful, since last week we had the most players. Yay!

[softly-sweetly.livejournal.com]

Harry had stiffened, and his body language said "stay away - stay far, far away."

LOL!

But after that... omg *weeps*.

yes, I am an awful person taking so long to read this and comment on it *blushes*

Off to read the next one, x

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

I am an awful person taking so long to read this and comment on it

No worries - I only recently read "Of Paradise and Perfection" by alaana_fair myself.

Glad you're enjoying it.

[andrea--88.livejournal.com]

Oh dear what has she done to/with him
Poor Draco I just hope he knows Harry is gone against his will

excellent