Chapter One

"Why does he keep looking over here?" Harry asked me.

"Harry, I'm not sure. I think it has to do with me being a 'mudblood' like it has the past 6 years," I responded.

"It makes me uneasy," he responded.

"Oh Harry, just calm down. We hate each other."

I didn't really tell Harry about last night, when Draco gave me roses while I was doing homework. The thing is, since Draco and I are head boy and girl, we share a dorm. Of course we're never actually left alone, unless for some reason, something bad has happened in the castle, or its night. Anyways, so last night Draco walked over to the window seat in the kitchen where I do my homework, handed me the roses and walked out. I was confused, so I read the note on the bouquet.

It said,

"Hermione,

The past few years, all we've ever done was fight. I am most of the problem there, so I just wanted to say I'm sorry. I didn't say this in person because, you would've walked away rather than listen. You're probably wondering

"What's the point to this?"

Well, Hermione Jean Granger, I have a crush on you. Ever since I saw you in that beautiful blue dress on that Krum's arm at the Yule Ball two years ago. I know this isn't a lot to go off of, so if you want to talk about this, you know where I live ;)

-Draco

I was dumbfounded once I read it, 5 years of fighting constantly, he waits two years to tell me how he actually feels? I wasn't complaining though, I was relieved to not have to come up with witty comebacks every day. The only problem is, I don't know how I feel about him. Of course, it is Draco MALFOY we're talking about here, he's hot, and a MALFOY. I'm not usually attracted to money, and I'm not with Draco either, but it's always a bonus I suppose. The thing is, I've never been attracted to his personality, mainly because we've only ever talked when we fought. I decided not to tell Harry or Ron about it until I actually talked to Draco. I planned on saying something tonight after dinner when we were always alone in the dorm.

"Hello? Earth to Mione'?"

"Oh hi, sorry Harry I was thinking about our Defense Against the Dark Arts essay for Umbridge."

"Okay, well I should be heading to bed now."

"What? It's only six!"

"I know, I'm quite tired from quidditch practice though."

"Harry, what has gotten into you?"

"Night Hermione."

I slowly walked up the steps to the dorm room and suddenly stopped and wondered if Draco was in bed with some random girl again, like he always was. I shook the thought off and walked into the kitchen where Draco was sitting with a pudding cup.

I sat down next to him and said,

"Hey Mal…Draco, let's talk."

"Okay, but first, I need to tell you that I know nothing will start right away, and I understand that you'll want to warm up to me if something is going to happen between us."

"Well, I guess we don't need to talk, that summed it up."

"Thank you for giving me a chance, Granger."

"No problem, Malfoy."

He stood up and kissed my cheek on his way to the living room for the news report. Ever since Professor McGonagall fixed the old enchantments on the castle, the t.v. is always on.

I stood up from the chair and went to sleep thinking of the new and very much improved Draco.

Hey guys! Sorry it's such a short chapter, I was experimenting. Longer ones to come soon! Please review and let me know what you think.

Xoxo

Alex.