Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter.
A/N: Cleaned up as of December 2015.
"I hate these stupid ministry parties." I say in annoyance.
"I know but stop whining and let me finish getting dressed." Hermione replies.
"Fine." I huff.
"It's going to be fun, you'll see."
"No it won't. I won't even get to talk to you." I complain.
"We've been through this before Draco, no one can no about us until we figure out the right time to tell them." she reminds me.
"I know." I sigh.
"Don't worry, you'll get all of me when we come home." she says with a sexy smirk that drives me crazy.
"I better." I reply with a smirk of my own.
"I'm ready. Let's go then." she announces.
"I need a kiss first seeing as how I won't be getting one till we return home." I pout.
"Okay, come here then." She pulled me into an embrace and planted one on me. "That enough for you?" she asks with a smile.
"Not nearly but it will have to do won't it?" I say
"Come on, let's go or we'll be late." she said impatiently.
We apparated to the Ministry of Magic and went our separate ways.
I'm standing in a corner and silently fuming. I hate these stupid things, having to talk to everyone and pretend I actually like them and really want to be here. What's worse is having to stay away from Hermione tonight. I wish everyone knew about us so that we could stop pretending to be co-workers and nothing else. I want everyone to know how much we care about each other, maybe even love each other but that's not going to happen anytime soon because she insists that we wait until the time is right.
When is that going to be I wonder, it can't come soon enough for me. Here comes Potter and Weasley, while I will say that we have a better relationship now, I wouldn't say that we like each other though. Too bad they are here friends and I'll have to get along with them in the future for her sake. They're going over to her now and everyone's all hugs and kisses. They're laughing now an I'm just standing here going crazy.
As if it can't get any worse, here comes this idiot that I work with, heading over to talk to me.
"How are you mate? Enjoying things?" he say with a stupid grin on his face.
"Yeah, it's alright. How about you?" I say to be polite.
"Yes. Things are going good." he answers.
It looks like he's waiting for me to say something but he's going to wait all night if that's the case.
"Well see you." he says and walks away
Good. He got the message.
It's been two incredibly long and boring hours. I'm wandering around the party, making small talk and drinking but mostly I just think of Hermione. I'm remembering how things started for us.
One day I went into her office to drop off a file and I noticed that she looked kind of upset. I being the gentleman that I am, asked her what was wrong and if I could help. She said she was fine and thanked me for asking. I knew she was lying, sh didn't look fine so I pressed her. She finally admitted that she felt a little overworked. I told her to take a break but of course she said no. It wouldn't be right to leave her work unfinished she said as an excuse.
I didn't know what I was thinking but I asked her to lunch and to my immense surprise, she accepted. We both had a good time and things just went from there. More lunches, drinks and talks in her office followed. Before we knew it, we were friends and things just escalated from there and we became the couple that we are today.
A ruckus snaps me out of my thoughts. It seems like a fight is going on but Weasly's blocking my view. He's moving now and I can see clearly what's going on and I don't like it one bit. It's a drunken McLaggen all over Hermione. My Hermione. It looks like she's trying to shake him off without much success. Potter and Weasley are intervening now. He's letting go, good. Or not. The bastard's touching her again. I don't know what to do. I really want to go over here and beat the crap out of him but that will blow our cover.
Did he just try and kiss her? Oh hell no. I feel my blood boiling and I'm seeing red. She's taking out her wand but it won't come to that because I'm going over there right now. Fuck our cover. Everyone's looking as I march over to them and I knock his teeth down his throat but I don't care because it feels so good. I keep on punching him and screaming " Don't you dare touch her again! Do you hear me?"
Hermione's pulling me back and I let her because I know I'll kill him if I don't stop now. She's telling me to calm down. I look at her beautiful face and I do.
"Are you okay?" I ask in a strained voice.
"I'm fine, everything's okay." she assures me.
"Good." I say.
"Thank you for that but you know you didn't have to do it you know. I was just about to curse him into oblivion." she says with a smirk.
"I know but I just couldn't stand by and watch him put his filthy hands all over you. I didn't feel right." I reply.
"I understand baby, I know where you're coming from." she says sweetly before pulling in for a hug.
Everyone's looking at us as if we're crazy.
"I guess the cat's out of the bag." she says with a smile.
"I guess it is." I chuckle.
"How long has this been going on Hermione?" asks a stunned Potter.
"Look Harry, you too Ron. I know that you're probably not happy about this but it's my lif and I want Draco in it okay? As for how long this has been going on, it's been about six months." she informs them.
"When were you going to tell us?" Wealsley demands.
" I was going to tell you when I decided that you guys were ready to hear about us and not react too badly." she says bluntly.
"We're not reacting badly, we just care about you that's all." says Weasley.
"I know." she said to him.
"It's okay Hermione, I just want you to be happy and if he makes you happy then I'm fine with it." Potter tells her.
"Me too Hermione." adds Weasley.
"Thanks boys." she says happily and hugs them both.
"Take care of her, Malfoy." says Potter with a slight grin.
"I will." I assure him.
"If you hurt her we'll kill you though." Weasley says menacingly.
"Duly noted." I say with a roll of my eyes.
"I think we should be going now." Hermione says to me.
"By guys." she tells her friends.
"Bye Hermione. Malfoy." they say.
We're now back at her apartment and are in her room. She's taking off her earrings and I have my arms wrapped around her from behind.
"I'm sorry that I blew our cover." I whisper in her ear.
"It's fine sweetheart. It had to come out someday and it turned out rather well don't you think?"
"Yeah it did." I agree.
"You know, I don' think I've ever said it but I love you, you know. I tell her earnestly. It just feels right to let her know now that I'm sure of it myself.
"Really?" she asks timidly.
"Really." I reply.
"Well I love you too." She says with a huge smile.
"Now what was that about me getting all of you when we got home? You mentioned it earlier remember?" I remind her as I unzip her dress.
"You want me?" she teases wickedly.
"Very much so." I say seductively.
"Well then come and get me." she whispers.
"Gladly." I say and then I throw her onto the bed, fully intending to have my way with her.
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